Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

At this moment, the three demons of Chechi Kingdom were extremely excited and shocked, and then they all bowed deeply in worship.

After decades of paying homage to the Three Pure Ones and treating all passing Taoist priests with great respect, we have finally welcomed the great deity today.

"Tiger Power, Deer Power, and Sheep Power of Zhongnan Mountain pay their respects to the Immortal!"

After speaking, the three immediately knelt down and paid their respects. Wu Yunxian was quite pleased with them, saying, "You may rise!"

Wu Yunxian acknowledged the three demons of Chechi Kingdom. Although their cultivation was not high, they were extremely courageous. In order to find a glimmer of hope, they decisively destroyed Buddhism and embraced Taoism, and devoutly worshipped the Three Pure Ones in order to survive.

However, the three demons' ideas were somewhat simplistic. Their cultivation levels were too low. Their ideas were good, but they overlooked their own importance.

These three were merely minor immortals, yet they accomplished something of such great significance: they initiated the persecution of Buddhism on the journey to the West.

How could the Taoist sect possibly compete with the Buddhist sect for your sake?
Regardless, the Jie Sect survived after all. Although these three demons were incredibly audacious, they dared to do it and even dared to fight for this last chance of survival.

This behavior is quite in line with the teachings of the Jie Sect. Although he is a demon, he has no demonic aura at all. He has obviously been cultivating in seclusion for many years. Therefore, he cannot be called a demon, but rather a cultivator of all races.

These are cultivators from the Tiger Clan, Deer Clan, and Sheep Clan, while those who live on blood are demons.

The term "demon" also has a lot of different interpretations. The original demons were an alliance formed by the myriad races of the primordial world to resist the witch race, and eventually became the demon race.

The origins of the myriad races of the primordial world were originally servant races of the three ancient races, such as birds, beasts, and scaled creatures. After the three ancient races perished, these servant races eventually became the myriad races of the primordial world.

This was the original demon race, but now many wild beasts have taken human form. Because they have no lineage, they cultivate by feeding on the blood of mortals. These are now defined as demons, and are considered the same as monsters.

The demon race has its own lineage, and demons are beasts that become demons. They cultivate by consuming blood and essence, but this method inevitably leads to the accumulation of countless energies such as evil energy and resentment, which is the demon energy.

Generally, demons have no future; they are inherently burdened with strong karma. Slaying demons and eliminating evil spirits naturally brings merit.

The demon race is different. The demon race is part of all the races in the Three Realms. Now that the spiritual energy is declining and all races are facing extinction, the demon race itself is facing extinction. Meanwhile, the demons are growing stronger and are mainly cultivating by eating people. This has led to Nuwa, the saint of the demon race, facing the complete stigma of the demon race.

Sun Wukong slays demons and monsters along the way, but he is slaying demons, not the demon race. If Sun Wukong were to fight his way through, the demons would be completely defeated and reduced to the same level as the monsters.

This was something that Goddess Nuwa could not tolerate; one of Nuwa's goals was to have Bai Suzhen take over the demon race.

This led to Bai Suzhen's rebuke of Sun Wukong in Wuji Kingdom.

If you're going on a journey to the West, then go ahead and slay demons and monsters along the way. What are you trying to do?
For Nuwa, this is a matter of cause and effect. Demons and monsters need to be separated, and revitalizing the monster race and redefining it is Nuwa's most urgent task.

Nuwa wanted to protect not only the demon race, but all races, because Nuwa's Dao is creation, the balance of all races in the primordial world. When all races perish, Nuwa's Dao itself will be destroyed, and the human way will also perish. This contains a very deep cause and effect.

Yin Ziyu naturally understood this point. The prosperity of all races represents the flourishing of humanity, which in turn can restrain the way of Heaven.

Yin Ziyu made some arrangements for Chechi Kingdom, because Chechi Kingdom was not an isolated calamity, but had a great causal relationship with Wuji Kingdom.

At this moment, the three demons looked at Wuyun Xian and asked, "May I ask, Immortal, what should we do about this calamity? Could it be related to the Journey to the West?"

Wu Yunxian looked at the three people in front of him and said, "The karma of the three of you is now too great, and the Buddhist sect will never tolerate you. However, I can also give you a way out. Your origins are not good, and it is difficult for you to become Great Luo Golden Immortals. Have you ever thought about being conferred the title of god?"

"Ah, the Investiture of the Gods? If one is to be deified after death, what will become of the people of Chechi Kingdom?"

The three of them were stunned upon hearing this, their faces filled with astonishment.

Tiger Power Immortal hurriedly asked, "Immortal, is there no way for us to survive?"

Wu Yunxian looked at the three and said, "The campaign to destroy Buddhism concerns the rise and fall of the Buddhist sect. Even I, a humble Taoist, cannot ensure your safety. However, the re-editing of the Investiture of the Gods is also an opportunity for you!"

After hearing this, Tiger Power Immortal sighed, "If it weren't for us in Chechi Kingdom, I fear we would repeat the same mistakes."

Wu Yunxian nodded: "There's nothing wrong with bestowing titles upon gods. If you can die a worthy death, as the saying goes, death can be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai. Now is the time to revise the bestowal of titles. If you are bestowed titles because of this, you will gain the hearts of the people and be able to care for all the masses."

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Upon hearing Wuyunxian's words, the three demons fell into deep thought and then made their choices.

At this moment, auspicious light and mist swirled around Mount Ling, and the faint sound of Buddhist chants echoed.

Guanyin Bodhisattva frowned slightly, her face showing worry, and said to the Buddha, "Amitabha, Buddha, now that Wukong has become more and more intelligent, it will be difficult for him to easily subdue the demons in the matter of Chechi Kingdom. What should we do?"

Manjushri Bodhisattva sighed: "Buddha, the trouble in Wuji Kingdom was arranged by this humble monk. I never expected the other party to interfere. I can only postpone this matter. As for the three demons in Chechi Kingdom, it is clear that the Jie Sect and Ziyu will be involved, which is difficult to deal with."

The journey to the West was difficult because the Buddhist sect did not know where Yin Ziyu would make arrangements, so they began to make arrangements five hundred years in advance, and then made cuts based on Yin Ziyu's involvement.

Yin Ziyu's approach started from Wuji Kingdom, which made it impossible to continue with the story of Manjushri's troubles. This connected the troubles of Wuji Kingdom with those of Chechi Kingdom.

After the three demons of Chechi Kingdom intervened, they took advantage of the situation and directly destroyed Buddhism. By this time, the schemes within the Great Tribulation had already emerged, and all that could be done was wait for the pilgrims to resolve them, rather than having Buddhism start a war before Sun Wukong even arrived.

Although the Journey to the West has changed, the overall situation remains the same. The influx of monks from Wuji Kingdom disrupted Chechi Kingdom and brought chaos. The three demons from Chechi Kingdom, who came from Zhongnan Mountain, somehow ended up in Chechi Kingdom and did what they were supposed to do.

Currently, Sun Wukong has begun to explore the truth, and like Truman, he has begun to doubt the world, which makes Guanyin very worried about the situation.

At this moment, Julusun Buddha clasped his hands together, his expression solemn, and said, “Buddha, Bodhisattva, these three demons are merely Xuanxian cultivators, yet they dare to commit such an act of destroying Buddhism in Chechi Kingdom. Now, all forces in the Three Realms are watching how our Buddhist sect handles this matter. The matter of Wuji Kingdom can be temporarily let go, but the matter of Chechi Kingdom must not be tolerated. Otherwise, if all forces in the Three Realms follow suit, what will become of our Buddhist sect’s fortune?”

This matter was witnessed by all beings in the Three Realms, which is to say that it sets an example for all beings in the Three Realms. If the three demons are forgiven, and the three demons destroy the Buddha and become famous throughout the Three Realms, this will naturally demonstrate the weakness of the Buddhist sect.

When a powerful force is weak and fearful, doubts will arise both internally and externally, and its collapse is not far off. In that case, these three people cannot survive no matter what.

In other words, these three people carried out acts of persecution against Buddhism in Chechi Kingdom, and this happened at a time when Buddhism was flourishing.

In other words, if an ordinary person were to bring down an emperor, the impact would be enormous, almost threatening the very survival of the nation, which is unforgivable.

However, the Buddhist sect is conflicted because Sun Wukong's wisdom is gradually increasing.

The Buddha nodded slightly. The matter of Chechi Kingdom was no longer a simple matter of subduing demons and monsters, but rather concerned the prestige and fortune of Buddhism in the Three Realms.

The Buddha's gaze was deep, as if he were pondering a solution. He slowly said, "Wukong has now come to his senses and will surely inquire about this matter carefully. However, to properly resolve this matter, the cooperation of the Heavenly Court is still needed."

At this moment, Dipankara Buddha's eyes flashed, and he said, "Why not let Li Jing cooperate with Wukong to inquire about the truth? Li Jing is an important general of the Heavenly Court. His presence will not only show the seriousness of this matter, but also make Wukong believe it. In this way, we can handle this matter better."

Upon hearing this, the Buddha nodded in agreement and said, "Then I will trouble you, Ancient Buddha. This matter is of great importance and must be handled properly to demonstrate the majesty of Buddhism and stabilize its fortune."

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Sun Wukong quietly left Chechi Kingdom, not in a hurry to return and reunite with Tang Sanzang.

At this moment, Sun Wukong was filled with doubts, and many clues were intertwined like a tangled mess, making it difficult for him to sort them out.

After much deliberation, Sun Wukong decided to go to the Heavenly Court to find out what was going on in Wuji Kingdom and Chechi Kingdom.

In the blink of an eye, Sun Wukong arrived at the Heavenly Court in a somersault.

As soon as they stepped into the magnificent South Heavenly Gate of the Heavenly Court, they saw Li Jing inspecting the area with imposing grandeur.

Sun Wukong, with his sharp eyes, quickly shouted, "Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King! Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King!"

Li Jing turned around upon hearing the voice, and seeing that it was Sun Wukong, he was slightly taken aback and said, "So it's the Great Sage Sun! What brings you to the Heavenly Court instead of protecting your master on his journey to the West?"

Sun Wukong chuckled, habitually scratching the back of his hand, and said, "I, Old Sun, have come to the Heavenly Court this time because I encountered some puzzling matters during my journey to the West, and I have come to investigate them!"

Li Jing's curiosity was piqued, and he asked, "Oh? What does the Great Sage wish to investigate? If needed, I am willing to serve the Great Sage and investigate together!"

Sun Wukong's expression turned serious, and he said, "I, Old Sun, would like to ask why Wuji Kingdom has not had rain for several years? Also, since I came to Chechi Kingdom from Wuji Kingdom, I have found that Chechi Kingdom has also not had rain for several years. This matter is strange, and I, Old Sun, really don't understand it, so I have come to the Heavenly Court to inquire about the truth!"

After hearing this, Li Jing nodded slowly and said, "Very well, Great Sage, please come with me to the Wandering Spirit Official's place. He is in charge of monitoring all matters in the Three Realms, and he should have detailed records of the rainfall in various places, which will surely resolve your doubts."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong quickly replied, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Heavenly King Li!"

After saying this, Sun Wukong followed Li Jing toward the location of the Wandering Spirit Official. The cause and effect between Wuji Kingdom and Chechi Kingdom was like a hundred claws scratching at Sun Wukong's heart, and he had to find a way to resolve it.

The Heavenly Court was shrouded in mist and clouds, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere. Li Jing led Sun Wukong on a swift journey and soon arrived at the place of the Wandering Spirit Official.

When Sun Wukong arrived, he found the place solemn and dignified, surrounded by celestial energy, with various magical artifacts gleaming with divine light, as if silently monitoring every movement in the Three Realms.

The Wandering Spirit Official's abode is like a pair of wise eyes in the Heavenly Court, where all phenomena in the Three Realms can be investigated and reported to the various departments of the Heavenly Court, and all kinds of worldly affairs are handled in accordance with the Heavenly Rules.

Wherever demons cause trouble or strange phenomena appear, this place, which oversees the three realms, reports to the relevant departments.

For example, after Sun Wukong and the six demon kings proclaimed themselves Great Sages, they were monitored from here, and then the program was initiated to eliminate the rebels.

Upon Li Jing's arrival, he immediately commanded with a stern expression, "Investigate the affairs of Wuji Kingdom and Chechi Kingdom immediately!"

After Li Jing finished speaking, light surged around him and runes flashed.

In an instant, illusory images slowly coalesced in the air, unfolding like vivid paintings before one's eyes.

First, there was the situation in Wuji Kingdom, and the images shown were exactly the same as what Guanyin Bodhisattva had said before.

In the scene, the monks of Wuji Kingdom sincerely prayed for rain, but because they did not understand the rules of praying for rain in the Heavenly Court and the way of fortune, they ultimately failed to obtain rain, resulting in a severe drought.

Immediately afterwards, images of the events in Chechi Kingdom appeared.

As monks from Wuji Kingdom poured into Chechi Kingdom, conflicts gradually arose between Buddhism and Taoism, leading to constant clashes.

The Taoist priests who were originally in charge of praying for rain stopped praying for rain for Chechi Kingdom due to conflicts with the Buddhist sect, and then they all left.

Even worse, three monsters from Chechi Kingdom secretly caused trouble, blocking the rain-praying documents sent to the Heavenly Court, plunging Chechi Kingdom into a deep drought.

Until the three demons appeared—a tiger spirit, a deer spirit, and a sheep spirit—the drought was temporarily alleviated through some means, making it impossible for the King of Chechi Kingdom to escape their control. They bewitched the King into believing them, and eventually they became the national teachers of Chechi Kingdom. They began to slaughter the monks, causing many monks to die tragically, until only five hundred remained.

Upon seeing this scene, Sun Wukong was instantly enraged. His eyes widened, his gaze bloodshot, and a murderous aura surged forth like a raging wave. He roared, "Hmph, these three demons have committed such heinous acts. I, Old Sun, will absolutely not let them off! I will definitely kill them!"

Seeing this, Li Jing quickly advised, "Great Sage Sun, now that you have found out the truth, hurry down to the mortal realm. Don't delay the important journey to the West."

Suppressing his anger, Sun Wukong clasped his hands in thanks to Li Jing and said, "Thank you for your help, Heavenly King Li. I, Old Sun, will take my leave now!"

After saying this, Sun Wukong somersaulted down to the mortal realm!

With a somersault, Sun Wukong returned to the place where Tang Sanzang and the others were resting in an instant.

When Tang Sanzang saw Sun Wukong return and noticed that his expression still held some anger, he was puzzled and quickly asked, "Wukong, did you find out the reason for your trip to the Heavenly Court?"

Sun Wukong slammed his golden cudgel on the ground and angrily told Tang Sanzang everything he had learned from the wandering spirit official in Heaven.

From the story of the monks in Wuji Kingdom causing a drought due to their ignorance of the rules for praying for rain, to the story of the three demons in Chechi Kingdom who obstructed the prayer documents for rain, bewitched the king, and slaughtered the monks, the details are explained in great detail.

Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang nodded slightly and said solemnly, "It is indeed as this elder said. There is no smoke without fire in this world; there must be a reason for everything."

A hint of grief and indignation flashed in the monk's eyes as he said, "We had long suspected something was amiss, but we had no evidence. We never imagined that it was these three demons who were behind this, causing us to suffer such a massacre."

Sun Wukong patted the monk on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't be sad. Now that I know the truth, I will not let those three monsters go. I will definitely seek justice for you!"

Tang Sanzang looked worried and asked Sun Wukong, "Wukong, now that the truth is clear, what should we do about this ferocious monster?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong chuckled and said, "Master, they are just three minor demons. What is there to fear? I, Old Sun, plan to lead these monks to Chechi Kingdom tomorrow. I want to see what kind of demons are so ferocious that they dare to slaughter hundreds of thousands of monks. I, Old Sun, will definitely slay these monsters and restore peace to Chechi Kingdom!"

At this moment, Sun Wukong seemed to be radiating a righteous aura, his eyes filled with resentment towards evil and his burning sense of justice seemed to want to kill all the demons in the world.

After hearing this, Tang Sanzang nodded slightly, a hint of worry in his expression, and said, "Alright, Wukong, but remember this time, we must not let something like what happened in Wuji Kingdom happen again."

Sun Wukong patted his chest and chuckled, "Master, don't worry! I, Old Sun, have thoroughly inquired in Heaven this time, and there's absolutely no mistake! The king and the people have all been deceived, and this time we must make them realize the truth."

Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang's expression softened slightly, and he said, "That's good." The next morning, as the sun rose, its rays shone upon the earth.

Sun Wukong led five hundred monks, like a long dragon, heading straight for Chechi Kingdom.

At this moment, Sun Wukong had only one thought in his mind: to speak out for the innocent monks who had died tragically in the main hall of Chechi Kingdom, to completely kill these monsters, and to restore a bright and peaceful world to the world.

When they arrived at the city gate of the capital of Chechi Kingdom, a commotion immediately broke out.

Upon seeing this, the Taoist priests guarding the city swarmed around, shouting, "Which monks are these? Aren't these the five hundred monks who escaped!"

One of the Taoist priests pointed at Sun Wukong and the others, and exclaimed in shock and fear, "Look at these three monks in front of you! They are so ugly, they must be monsters!"

Sun Wukong was not afraid of these Taoists. He instantly revealed his golden cudgel, shouted loudly, and the golden cudgel became as if it were alive, growing to the size of a giant stick.

"monster!"

"Monster!"

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The Taoist priests were so frightened that their faces turned pale, their legs went weak, and they all retreated, no longer daring to step forward.

Instead of indiscriminately killing innocent people, Sun Wukong displayed his power by clearing a path with his golden cudgel.

The soldiers dared not let these people into the city easily, but faced with this terrifying monster, they were filled with fear and could only follow the crowd tremblingly into the Kingdom of Chechi.

When they arrived at the palace gates, the commotion naturally alerted the King of Chechi Kingdom and his three royal advisors.

Before long, the three royal advisors and the king hurriedly arrived at the palace gate.

Tiger Power Immortal stood before the crowd, glaring angrily at Sun Wukong and the others, and shouted: "Where did this monk come from? He actually let a criminal escape and dared to disturb the palace!"

Sun Wukong chuckled, his expression arrogant, and said loudly, "Monsters, listen up! I, Sun Wukong, am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven who wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace five hundred years ago! You three wicked monsters, today I, Sun Wukong, will avenge those monks you slaughtered and make you pay for your blood debts!"

Sun Wukong's voice, like rolling thunder, echoed in the square in front of the palace.

The king and queen were immediately trembling with fear, staring at Sun Wukong and the others in terror.

However, seeing the three royal advisors, the king mustered his courage. After all, he was the ruler of a country. He stared intently at Tang Sanzang and his disciples and shouted sternly, "Where did these monks come from? Why are you disturbing the peace of my Chechi Kingdom for no reason?"

Tang Sanzang quickly put his hands together and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, I am a monk who came from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East to travel to the Western Paradise to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. When I first arrived in your country, I heard that the three national teachers were wantonly slaughtering countless monks. I could not bear it, so I took action to save these monks. I beg Your Majesty not to be bewitched by demons, lest you commit an unforgivable mistake."

Seeing Tang Sanzang's flattery, the king's fear lessened considerably, and he immediately said with displeasure, "You monk, since you are new to our country, how can you rashly conclude that the National Preceptor is a monster? The persecution of Buddhism has its reasons, and how could you monks know how those monks wreaked havoc in my Chechi Kingdom?"

Sun Wukong chuckled and said fiercely, "You, King, are only a mortal, so of course you can't see clearly. These three royal advisors are clearly a tiger demon, a deer demon, and a sheep demon. If you, King, wake up soon, this enormous karma will not fall on you."

Upon hearing this, the king was startled and instinctively looked at the three royal advisors.

Upon seeing this, Tiger Power Immortal quickly bowed and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, my two virtuous brothers and I were indeed cultivated to the Dao by being tigers, deer, and sheep, and we practiced the Dao in Zhongnan Mountain. When we were traveling around, we saw that Chechi Kingdom was suffering a great calamity, so we took the initiative to help."

After hearing this, the king understood why the three national advisors had such names, and considering the changes in Chechi Kingdom over the years, the king still trusted them.

In addition, after all, twenty years had passed, and the king had long been suspicious of the three national advisors having such names. However, the three national advisors were upright in their conduct and had been worshipping the Three Pure Ones for many years, so the king never suspected that the three national advisors were demons.

Now that the royal advisor has openly admitted it, the king also believes that the three royal advisors did not intentionally conceal anything.

Furthermore, if someone were truly a demon, they wouldn't even be able to enter the Sanqing Hall, let alone receive daily offerings.

"So that's why the three Grand Preceptors are called by these names. I didn't expect that. I believe the three Grand Preceptors are upright and honest. Over the years, I have seen and remembered everything the Grand Preceptors have done for my Chechi Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong flew into a rage and shouted, "You foolish king, don't listen to these demons' nonsense! After you die, the people of Chechi Kingdom will probably become food for these three monsters."

The king remained unmoved and said, "The three national teachers pray for my long life in the Sanqing Hall every day. Their sincerity cannot be false."

Sun Wukong sneered and said, "You foolish king, I, Old Sun, have given you kind advice, but you are stubborn and still believe the monster's nonsense?"

At this moment, the queen couldn't help but say, "You monkey are even uglier, aren't you a monster too? And this pig demon, isn't he a monster too?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong glared fiercely at the Queen and said, "I, Old Sun, am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, bestowed with an imperial decree by the Heavenly Court. How dare you slander me at will!"

The king waved his hand and said, "Monkey, I believe you may be thinking of me wholeheartedly, but I must tell you, if it weren't for the three national advisors, my Chechi Kingdom would probably have been destroyed long ago, and how could it have the prosperity it enjoys today!"

The king's tone was unusually firm, clearly showing his deep trust in the three royal advisors.

Upon hearing this, the three royal advisors immediately bowed and thanked the king for his trust.

Seeing that the king was stubborn and unrepentant, Sun Wukong was so angry that his hair stood on end and he gritted his teeth.

"You stubborn king! Let me, your old Sun, explain in detail! I went to the Heavenly Court and found out that the drought in Chechi Kingdom was caused by these three demons. After the monks from Wuji Kingdom fled here, a conflict broke out between Buddhism and Taoism. The Taoist priest who was praying for rain left, and these three demons were so audacious that they blocked the rain-praying documents sent to the Heavenly Court, causing Chechi Kingdom to suffer from drought for years!"

"Later, they used a clever trick, pretending to alleviate the drought, to gain your trust, you foolish ruler, and incite you to order the extermination of Buddhism. From then on, hundreds of thousands of monks were slaughtered, their corpses littered the fields, and rivers of blood flowed! On the surface, they pray for you in the Sanqing Hall, but in reality, they harbor evil intentions and plot treason. If you continue to be deluded, the people of Chechi Kingdom will surely be plunged into an abyss of no return!"

Sun Wukong's eyes widened, his anger seemingly about to burst forth, and his golden cudgel was ready to smash down on the three monsters at any moment.

Sun Wukong's goal at this moment was to expose the truth about the three demons and prevent the king and his ministers from being misled by them. His words were like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears and almost causing the palace to collapse.

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, the king was startled and instinctively turned to look at the three royal advisors, his eyes filled with suspicion and bewilderment.

The king simply couldn't believe that the royal advisor, whom he had always treated as an honored guest and trusted implicitly, could actually be such a wicked and treacherous person.

Upon hearing this, the three imperial advisors trembled violently with rage, their faces turning bright red.

At this moment, the three brothers understood that the pilgrim before them, especially the mischievous monkey, had clearly come to take their lives.

Tiger Power Immortal was the first to attack, his eyes wide with anger as he shouted at Sun Wukong, "You monk, stop spouting nonsense! Stop making false accusations and slandering our reputation!"

Sun Wukong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. He chuckled and said, "I, Old Sun, have just returned from the Heavenly Court's Surveillance Department. I saw it with my own eyes, and the evidence is irrefutable. How could it be false? You can't deny it!"

Tang Sanzang, standing to the side, clasped his hands together and said with a compassionate expression, "Amitabha, Your Majesty, please do not remain deluded. Wake up quickly and do not let the demons blind you."

Tiger Power Immortal glared fiercely at Sun Wukong, gritting his teeth as he said, "So, you monkey are determined to kill my three brothers?"

Without saying a word, Sun Wukong instantly grabbed his golden cudgel, and his aura suddenly surged. The supreme power of a Great Luo Golden Immortal swept out like a surging, turbulent wave.

In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color, and the world seemed to be shaken by this powerful force.

That immense pressure pressed down directly on the three national advisors, instantly pinning them all to the ground, rendering them unable to move.

Sun Wukong sneered and said with a chuckle, "Now, I, Old Sun, will make you three monsters reveal your true forms and pay for the lives of those innocent monks who died tragically!"

At this moment, the golden cudgel in his hand shone brightly, as if he couldn't wait to eradicate all the evil in the world.

The people around, whether it was the king, the queen, or a group of guards and Taoist priests, were all terrified by this sudden and powerful aura. They turned pale and collapsed to the ground, not daring to breathe.

Tiger Power Immortal suddenly shouted, "Wait!"

"Allow the three of us to go to the Sanqing Hall to prove our innocence!"

Sun Wukong was now absolutely certain of victory. A mocking smile crept onto his lips as he chuckled, "Alright, I, Old Sun, would like to see just how you intend to prove your innocence!"

Meanwhile, the members of the Jie Sect were secretly watching the matter. When Tang Sanzang and his companions arrived in Chechi Kingdom, no one from Yin Ziyu and the others interfered. The ordeal seemed uneventful, but it did attract the attention of some people.

Guanyin was also secretly watching this matter. After all, it was during a great calamity, and she could not fathom where Yin Ziyu was plotting.

Now the journey to the West is in the open, while the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light. Guanyin can only keep a cautious watch in case of any accidents. Fortunately, it seems that none of the three demons are involved. Perhaps Yin Ziyu has given up on this place.

Upon entering the hall, one sees the solemn and majestic statues of the Three Pure Ones, their golden bodies gleaming, as if overlooking all things in the world.

Tiger Power Immortal led the way, followed closely by Deer Power Immortal and Sheep Power Immortal. The three of them walked solemnly to the front of the Sanqing Hall, slowly knelt down, and performed a grand salute.

Tiger Power Immortal looked up at the statues of the Three Pure Ones and said loudly, "Your Majesty, since arriving in Chechi Kingdom, we three little demons have been wholeheartedly devoted to the people. Although we once slaughtered monks, it was only because we faced a difficult choice between the life and death of the monks and the rise and fall of the nation that we resorted to this desperate measure. We are not afraid of death, but we beg Your Majesty to investigate and clear our names!"

Sun Wukong stood calmly to the side, his eyes full of disdain, and snorted coldly, "Hmph! The Heavenly Court already has conclusive evidence to prove your evil deeds. Even if you kneel and worship before the Three Pure Ones, what can you change? Even if Laozi himself came here, I, Old Sun, would not hesitate to kill you all and seek justice for those innocent monks who lost their lives!"

The three demons remained calm. Tiger Power Immortal, with a resolute expression, reached for the prepared petition and wrote it down swiftly with lightning speed.

Then, Tiger Power Immortal held the petition high, chanted incantations, and after the petition burned, he slowly ascended to heaven.

Tiger Power Immortal looked in the direction where the memorial had disappeared and said loudly, "The three of us have been devoutly worshipping Laozi day and night in Chechi Kingdom, without ever being negligent in the slightest. Now the Heavenly Court is so unjust, distorting our actions. We beg Laozi to clear our names."

However, nothing changed; the Three Pure Ones did not appear in the Sanqing Temple.

At this time, everyone was discussing it and believed that the drought was caused by the three demons.

Sun Wukong sneered repeatedly, saying disdainfully, "What, still not giving up? Hmph, you three demons dared to cause a drought and slaughter monks, committing such heinous crimes. Today, I, Old Sun, will surely make you all perish to appease those innocent souls!"

Just then, Tiger Power Immortal roared, "Heaven above! I, Tiger Power, along with Deer Power and Sheep Power, have come to Chechi Kingdom with the sole purpose of saving the common people. We have always devoutly worshipped the sages and loyally served the king, never wavering in our loyalty. Today, we are willing to die for our country to prove our innocence. If this is false, we are willing to have our souls scattered and our true spirits forever extinguished! If Heaven verifies the truth of our words, then please let the snow fall in June to clear our names!"

Having said that, Tiger Power Immortal looked firmly at Deer Power Immortal and Sheep Power Immortal, and said in a deep voice, "My two virtuous brothers, we came down from Zhongnan Mountain to serve the people of Chechi Kingdom. Now that things have come to this, are you willing to die with your brother to clear our names?"

Deer Power Immortal and Sheep Power Immortal exchanged a glance, their eyes showing no hesitation, and said in unison, "We are willing to follow our elder brother!"

Tiger Power Immortal burst into laughter: "Since all the immortals and gods of the Three Realms want to destroy my brothers, and the Heavenly Court has also wronged the three of us, today my brothers and I will use our bodies as chess pieces to defeat Heaven by half a move!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three brothers simultaneously raised their hands and smashed their skulls without hesitation.

In an instant, the three beams of light vanished, their primordial spirits were instantly annihilated, and the three demons collapsed to the ground, revealing their true forms.

Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong burst into laughter: "Well, these are the true forms of the three demons!"

After the three demons died, just as Sun Wukong was laughing wildly, the entire Chechi Kingdom was instantly enveloped by an immense pressure.

The once clear sky suddenly changed, the clouds turned dark, and a sense of oppression washed over us.

Immediately afterwards, a strong wind arose, howling across the land, and countless tiny ice crystals began to condense, turning into pure white snowflakes that fluttered down.

It is currently summer, and the three demons have just sworn an oath to the Heavenly Dao, a vow to die for it.

At this moment, the snowflakes fell heavier and heavier, denser and denser, as if a hole had been torn in the sky, allowing the endless snow and ice to pour down upon the world.

In an instant, the entire Kingdom of Chechi was covered in silver and transformed into a world of ice and snow.

The scorching June sun had long been buried by dark clouds, replaced by a sky full of flying snow.

Snowflakes fell on the glazed tiles of the palace, instantly piling up a thick layer of white, and fell on the streets, covering the bluestone pavement completely without leaving a single gap.

The people of Chechi Kingdom, whether Taoist priests or ordinary people, were stunned by this strange sight. They stood there with their mouths agape, their eyes filled with disbelief and awe.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples were no exception. Sun Wukong put away his golden cudgel and was instantly dumbfounded. What was going on?
Heaven's way must be impartial, and the three demons swore an oath with their lives, but Heaven's way will not cover it up because of this.

The three demons begged Laozi to clear their names, but he did not come. Unexpectedly, the three demons directly swore an oath to Heaven with their lives. Heaven responded, and the entire Three Realms seemed to tremble instantly.

Countless gazes instantly traversed endless space, all turning towards Chechi Kingdom.

At this moment, the affairs of Chechi Kingdom were directly pushed to the forefront, and countless things were directly triggered. Yin Ziyu and everyone from the Jie Sect did not come out in this calamity. What was thought to be an ordinary calamity has led to an uncontrollable ending.

Guanyin's expression changed drastically: "This is bad!"

At the same time, the Buddhas of Mount Ling, Laozi, and the celestial beings of Heaven were all stunned and exclaimed, "This is bad!" (End of Chapter)