The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 405 Sun Wukong after Becoming a Buddha
After dealing with the Fox King, Li Jingxiao's days became quite ordinary.

That day, Li Jingxiao had just finished refining the elixir in the Tushita Palace.

As soon as they stepped out of the alchemy room, they saw Sun Wukong wearing a seven-jeweled crimson cassock over his golden chainmail armor.

Wearing a purple-gold helmet and lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes.

This outfit, except for the addition of a bright red kasaya.

It is exactly the same equipment that was forcibly taken from the Dragon King of the East Sea when he caused trouble in the East Sea.

Seeing that Li Jingxiao was staring at his outfit without saying a word, Sun Wukong knew exactly what Li Jingxiao was thinking.

He said with a grin, "Brother, after I became a Buddha and an ancestor, I thought about it and realized that this outfit from back then suits me the best."

So he went to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea again to ask the old Dragon King for this set of armor.

Fortunately, my brother has enough influence, so I only said that we are brothers of different surnames.

The old Dragon King, out of respect for his virtuous brother and his two sisters-in-law, Fourth Sister and Ninth Sister.

So he agreed to have this new outfit made for me.

Li Jingxiao rolled his eyes after hearing this, even though he, Ao Huiji, and Ao Xin were indeed very popular with the Four Seas Dragon Palace.

He even regarded his son-in-law as the new backer of the Four Seas Dragon Palace.

But since this matter didn't reach his ears, it must be that this monkey threatened Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea.

However, Li Jingxiao had no interest in getting involved in this matter.

Ao Guang and Sun Wukong actually had a very good relationship.

Not only did he help him several times, but when the monkey was driven away by Tang Sanzang, he didn't know where to go.

I went to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea without even realizing it.

Ao Guang also advised the monkey to be patient, saying that even if he was dissatisfied with Tang Sanzang, he should wait until he had obtained the true scriptures and completed his mission before speaking.

Given this relationship, Ao Guang agreed to forge a golden chainmail armor, lotus-silk cloud-walking boots, and a purple-gold crown for Sun Wukong.

That is to say, it's very easy.

Needless to say, after Sun Wukong completed his pilgrimage, he was bestowed the title of "Victorious Fighting Buddha" by the Buddha.

But to put it bluntly, this "Victorious Fighting Buddha" is actually just a thug.

Moreover, although the title of Victorious Fighting Buddha sounds impressive, his actual status on Mount Ling is far inferior to that of Tang Sanzang, the Buddha's second disciple.

Fortunately, he eventually became a Buddha, and the monkey himself was quite powerful in combat.

With connections to everyone, his life would indeed be much easier than that of Tang Sanzang.

Just like now, if Tang Sanzang went to the Heavenly Court, basically no one would pay him any attention.

When Li Jingxiao met Tang Sanzang, they would only exchange a few polite words.

To maintain a superficial harmony.

But in private, Li Jingxiao definitely ignored Tang Seng.

Even because of the bottomless cave in Trap Mountain, Tang Sanzang's virginity was broken by the maid of the white-haired rat.

Tang Sanzang would definitely not take the initiative to seek out Li Jingxiao.

Li Jingxiao was happy to ignore that guy.

When Sun Wukong came to the Heavenly Court, everyone would give him some face.

This reputation and prestige were earned through genuine strength.

When Li Jingxiao saw the monkey's smug expression, and the fact that this guy had suddenly come to find him, he was quite surprised.

It's definitely not going to be good.

So he asked rather irritably, "Great Sage, why aren't you enjoying yourself on Mount Ling? What brings you to my Tushita Palace?"

When Sun Wukong saw that Li Jingxiao was still calling him "Great Sage", his face darkened.

The title of "Victorious Fighting Buddha" is actually far inferior to that of "Great Sage Equal to Heaven".

One is a title that puts one on par with the Jade Emperor.

Although he had no real power, his status was high enough.

One is a vassal lord under the Jade Emperor, that is, an official under the Buddha.

It's no wonder the monkey was happy to be demoted several levels for no reason.

Moreover, when he was the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, nobody cared about Sun Wukong at all.

Now that they're being controlled by Buddha, anyone would be unhappy.

However, after his initial frustration, Sun Wukong couldn't help but smile. This at least showed that in Li Jingxiao's heart, he, Sun Wukong, was still the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

As for the 'dislike' in Li Jingxiao's tone, Monkey naturally didn't care at all.

He said with a grin, "Brother, I got some news and came to find you as soon as possible."

After saying that, he pulled Li Jingxiao to the eaves outside the alchemy room and cast a spell to block out the noise.

Just as he was about to speak, a cloud of multicolored smoke suddenly appeared on Li Jingxiao's body.

Li Jingxiao saw that the monkeys were using magic to prevent being overheard.

With a thought, the protective Taiyi Five Smoke Garland automatically released five-colored clouds and smoke.

Although this treasure's protective abilities are not as good as the Haotian Mirror, it is still a top-tier protective treasure.

Moreover, its ability to conceal its presence and hide its form is actually stronger than its ability to protect itself.

Li Jingxiao had never used it before.

Or rather, there was no opportunity to use it.

Any enemies or problems you encounter can be resolved simply by fighting them.

Since Sun Wukong and Li Jingxiao were so familiar with each other, they must have seen Taiyi Wuyanluo.

Seeing that he and Li Jingxiao were enveloped in colorful clouds and smoke, he immediately said with relief.

"Brother, do you still remember the Yellow-Eyebrowed Monster?"

Li Jingxiao nodded. He was one of the few demons in the journey to the West who could defeat Sun Wukong without any resistance.

It’s hard to remember.

Seeing that Li Jingxiao nodded, Sun Wukong continued.

And subconsciously lowered his voice, "I was incredibly bored in Lingshan the other day."

While wandering around, I heard that even after the demon was captured and brought back to Mount Ling, he was still unruly.

Left with no other choice, the Buddha of the East followed the example of the Buddha and allowed the demon to be reincarnated and begin anew.

Li Jingxiao frowned after hearing this. The Yellow-Eyebrowed Monster's strength was actually no less than that of Sun Wukong.

If they steal the reincarnation of the Buddha of the East again, this time it might cause a huge uproar.

But then I thought, who cares if he really descended to the mortal realm without permission?

Or perhaps they had some other purpose in running away from Mount Ling to cause trouble in the human world.

Ultimately, it's all about the power struggle between Buddha and the future Buddha, and it has nothing to do with my own interests.

There's no need to worry about so much.

But the monkey saw that Li Jingxiao had an expression that suggested he didn't want to get involved.

He hurriedly continued, "Brother, you know I have some connections with the Ten Kings of Hell. I've already inquired about it."

That old monster with yellow eyebrows actually plans to be reborn as a woman this time.

I've thought about it for a long time, but I still can't figure out why I should do this.

That's why I thought of asking you for help.

Li Jingxiao's heart stirred upon hearing this.

Could he have been reincarnated as Wu Zetian?
Then I realized that although Buddhism had spread eastward, the Tang Dynasty began with Li Yuan, its founding emperor.

They claimed to be descendants of Laozi.

The first three emperors were all devout Taoists, but Wu Zetian was a Buddhist during her reign.

Thinking about this, Li Jingxiao muttered to himself.

It seems this battle of beliefs is truly never-ending.

However, this has nothing to do with me.

In any case, whether one worships Buddhism or Taoism, one does not rely on the incense offerings and faith of ordinary people to enhance one's strength.

Moreover, in the eyes of earthly emperors, Buddhism and Taoism were merely tools to consolidate and maintain their rule.

It is impossible for one family to occupy the faith and divine authority in the world for long.

Instead of worrying about this, you'd be better off cultivating your spiritual practice or playing around with your wives.

Even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up.

(End of this chapter)