I start by accepting Sun Wukong as my disciple and reshape the Journey to the West

Chapter 140 How About Me Becoming Emperor

"Let him be the mascot!"

Li Shimin's words sounded like a joke.

"Your Majesty, are you of sound mind now?" Wei Zheng was indeed bold; only he could say something so reckless.

"Fighting alongside you all this time, my life is already over. If it weren't for Xiangliang's willingness to lend me a treasury of merit, I fear I wouldn't be able to return to life. This man has done me a great favor. Bringing him into the palace doesn't require him to do much; just staying there would be a great blessing for our Tang Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed. Although they had not experienced Li Shimin's adventures in the underworld, they had fought against the heavens and Guanyin Bodhisattva together, so they still had some resistance to mysterious experiences.

"Furthermore, a grand assembly of water and land rituals will be held immediately! Talented and virtuous holy monks will be selected to undertake the journey to the West!"

"Yes!"

They were very concerned about this matter. Even during the three days that Li Shimin was in a coma, they did not forget about it and had even found a suitable candidate.

Xiao Yu immediately stepped forward: "Your Majesty, there is some progress in this matter. There is a monk named Master Xuanzang at Jinshan Temple who has studied Buddhism for many years and is quite famous."

"Your Majesty, I request permission to execute him!" Fang Xuanling immediately said, bowing with his hands clasped.

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Everyone was astonished. Fang Xuanling was known for his peaceful demeanor and was famously a mediator. Whenever there was a conflict between people, they would seek Fang Xuanling's mediation. This was because he was so eloquent that he could speak about everything in a way that was both insightful and to the point, making people clear-headed, without being as sharp-tongued as Wei Zheng.

It's rare to see someone so quick to talk about killing.

Why does my esteemed minister harbor such great hostility?

Although I don't know who Xiao Yu recommended, I imagine they can't be too bad.

"Your Majesty, we have only recently announced our recommendation, yet Master Xuanzang has already stood out. It's hard not to wonder if this is the work of some Bodhisattva."

"Since we are going to adopt the techniques of the Western Journey, we must find the people that the Sage wants to use. This person cannot be kept!"

"I second that!" Changsun Wuji also spoke up.

Li Shimin closed his eyes and pondered for a long time. Everyone thought that Li Shimin was considering whether or not to kill the monk Xuanzang. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin spoke up and said: "I have thought about it for a long time, but the sage has not designated anyone for me!"

Everyone:...

Fang Xuanling: "What does Your Majesty think?"

“The methods of sages are unpredictable, and their thoughts and considerations are beyond our comprehension. Since the sages have not given any guidance, we should simply follow the trend. That's what the sages have always done. Didn't the Bodhisattva believe I was dead? But so what? The sages still brought me back to life, so we can go ahead and do as we please!”

"According to the order!"

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Inside Jinshan Temple, Guanyin Bodhisattva sheds her Buddhist aura and acts as an ordinary monk, debating scriptures with Master Xuanzang.

The two of them talked back and forth, truly elucidating the essence of Buddhism to a profound degree, and beads of sweat appeared faintly on Guanyin Bodhisattva's forehead.

"As expected of the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, your ten lifetimes of mortal experience have given you a great deal of insight, even I am somewhat inferior to you!"

“Bodhisattva, your words are too kind to this humble monk. If what you say is true, then I am the second disciple of Buddha, and after ten lifetimes in the mortal realm, I still cannot awaken in time to find my own path. I need the Bodhisattva’s guidance to understand my mission. This is enough to show that I am too far from Buddha.”

Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva's smile widened: "With just this one sentence, I am far from being Jin Chanzi!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva finally understood why the Buddha chose Jin Chanzi to be the one to undertake the journey to the West. Ten lifetimes of reincarnation, the temptations of the mortal world were too great; ordinary people simply could not resist such temptations. Yet Jin Chanzi endured hardships, and even without awakening, he still chose Buddhism based on his own instincts. His devotion to Buddhism was truly extraordinary.

"Bodhisattva flatters me! But now that the great eon has begun, I do not know how I should act to fully accept the merits of Buddhism."

Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva's face showed a hint of bitterness.

"According to my plan, the Tang King should travel through the underworld and develop a heart that yearns for Buddhism. Then, I will convene a grand Buddhist assembly, and I will then say that Hinayana Buddhism is insufficient to save sentient beings. I will also say where Mahayana Buddhism is, and guide you to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures. I will then bestow precious treasures upon you through the Buddhist karmic connection. In this way, this cause and effect will be inseparable from my Buddhist community."

"The Bodhisattva's methods are extremely ingenious!" Xuanzang's eyes gleamed. According to Guanyin Bodhisattva's plan, the Emperor of Tang Dynasty would definitely become a puppet of Buddhism, and the awe he felt upon seeing the scene of the underworld would be indelible, since this was a memory at the level of a soul imprint.

Guanyin Bodhisattva's face turned even redder: "It's a pity that some mistakes happened in the middle, which caused the precious treasure bestowed by the Buddha to be taken away by the Tang King. However, it doesn't matter. The Tang King is already dead, and I have already sent your name to the court officials. At that time, you only need to obtain the title of the leader of the Water and Land Assembly! Then, I will debate the scriptures with you again, and everything will be back on track."

"Buddha, something terrible has happened!"

Just then, Huian Xingzhe rushed in.

"What has made you so flustered?" Guanyin Bodhisattva asked, frowning.

"The Tang Emperor has come back to life and has issued an imperial edict ordering the monk Xuanzang to come to the capital immediately!"

"What?" Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly stood up: "How could he possibly come back to life? The Heavenly Punishment of the Nine Paths would have completely killed even a wisp of my avatar. What means does the Tang King have?"

"No! The fact that King Tang's body didn't turn to ashes means that his soul withstood the nine heavenly punishments. Is that possible?"

“If it is truly just a mortal, then of course it is impossible. But if there is a reincarnated deity whose soul is hidden within it, then it is certainly possible!” Master Xuanzang stepped forward and spoke at the opportune moment.

"Reincarnation? Soul concealment! Ordinary immortals couldn't possibly conceal their souls to this extent!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva flashed out of the temple and looked up at the sky. The sky was cloudless during the day, but Guanyin Bodhisattva seemed to be able to see a sky full of stars.

"Besides cultivation level, he also needs to be in harmony with the general trend, and be able to absorb the emperor's fortune without being rejected. Jin Chanzi, who do you think it will be?"

"Through ten lifetimes of mortal existence, the world only reveres the Purple Star Emperor!"

"Hmph!" Guanyin Bodhisattva snorted coldly, "Impressive tactics. Willing to hide his soul for five hundred years, only seeking death. What kind of benefits did Ye Xuantian offer him to make the mighty Ziwei Emperor so willing!"

"Bodhisattva, what should I do now?"

"You may accept the Emperor's favor. I have already lost this move! As long as you remain devoted to Buddhism, you will not lose this merit. You may continue your journey westward. I will make my move on the path I must take to obtain the scriptures! Huian, let's go!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva was decisive. The moment she heard that the Tang Emperor had come back to life, she knew that she could no longer intervene, because the Tang Emperor had died under the divine punishment that she had requested.

Even if I make many promises to the Tang Emperor, it will not amount to even one ten-thousandth of the grace of being reborn.

As Guanyin Bodhisattva and Huian Xingzhe gradually disappeared from sight, Master Xuanzang's lips curled up slightly.

"What nonsense about devotion to Buddhism? My devotion to Buddhism is to devour the lotus flowers beneath you Bodhisattvas! What do saints or Bodhisattvas matter? In the end, it is my lord who will have the last laugh!"

Xuanzang looked at Chang'an City: "The Tang Emperor! I wonder what kind of person the Tang Emperor is, that he has caused such a struggle between the two sides. If I have merit, I wonder if I will gain some power after eating him."

Suddenly, a glint flashed in Mosquito Taoist's eyes: "If the Tang King is so important, wouldn't it be wonderful if I ate him and became emperor?"

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(End of this chapter)