Journey to the West: Please Call Me the White Bone Demon

She felt a vague unease. The journey to obtain the scriptures had its share of hardships, but everything should have gone smoothly. However, five or six years had passed, and Xuanzang and his disciples were still trapped somewhere.

Then I thought, with that monkey's abilities, there shouldn't have been any obstacles if the powerful figures of ancient times didn't come out. How could such a big change have occurred?

They traveled in silence, heading straight east.

First, they arrived at Huoyun Cave in Kusongjian. There was no sign of the pilgrims, and Red Boy was still causing trouble there.

Guanyin frowned slightly. She had originally intended to take him in as her attendant, but after a moment's thought, she decided that she should let him suffer another tribulation here, so she continued eastward.

They passed through Wuji Kingdom, Pingdingshan... until they reached the vicinity of Baihu Ridge.

Guanyin stopped her lotus platform and looked into the mountains, and was taken aback.

Here, a magnificent city has suddenly sprung up, its walls towering high, its bricks and tiles gray, exuding an imposing aura. The city gate bears the inscription "White Tiger City," and there are faint traces of array formations flowing through it, with spiritual energy permeating the air.

The city was bustling with people, its streets were wide and clean, and its shops were numerous. Yet, humans and demons lived together in harmony.

Even Guanyin, who had lived for countless eons, had never seen such a sight before.

Humans and demons are constantly at odds in the Three Realms, and killing is endless. How can there be such a peaceful place?

She wondered: When did such a large city rise here? And why is it so unique, with its mix of human and demonic energy?

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she sensed a familiar aura—the golden light of Xuanzang's Buddha-nature, though faint, was pure, and seemed to be in the city. There were also the auras of Wukong and Bajie in the same place.

Guanyin was greatly surprised, realizing that she had been trapped in this place; she was truly an anomaly.

After thinking for a moment, Guanyin withdrew her Buddha light, concealed her form, and quietly entered the city with Muzha.

The city's array was mysterious, but it could not escape the Bodhisattva's divine power. With a slight sense, he locked onto the source of the aura.

Guanyin and Muzha disappeared into the shadows, and from afar they saw four figures pushing a dung cart, collecting the filth from house to house. Who else could they be but Tang Sanzang and his disciples?

Even with her level of cultivation, she was astonished. What was going on? How could the holy monk I arranged for the pilgrimage be doing these things here?

Her heart sank, and with a wave of her hand, a beam of Buddhist light silently spread out, freezing the entire street in place.

The pedestrians, civilians, and demon residents were all like clay sculptures or wooden statues, unable to move, except for the four masters and disciples who could move.

Guanyin appeared, dressed in flowing white robes, with a dignified and solemn appearance. She held a vase and willow branch in her hands and stood on a lotus platform. Muzha stood behind her, holding a Wu hook sword.

Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang were initially startled, but upon closer inspection, they quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

The monkey scratched its cheek and laughed, "Bodhisattva! What brings you here? Please forgive our rudeness; we are covered in filth and cannot be properly entertained."

Tang Sanzang put his palms together and said, "Disciple Xuanzang greets the Bodhisattva."

Pigsy and Sandy also hurriedly paid their respects. A glimmer of hope flashed in Pigsy's eyes as he thought to himself: "The Bodhisattva has come; surely he can save us!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva frowned and asked, "Xuanzang, Wukong, why are you doing these things here? Tell me quickly."

Sun Wukong scratched his cheek and briefly recounted the events of that year.

Tang Sanzang continued, "Bodhisattva, back then I couldn't distinguish between truth and falsehood, and mistakenly chased after Wukong. I also had delusional thoughts and forgot the Buddhist principle of equality for all beings. I am willing to atone for my sins."

Upon hearing this, Guanyin sighed helplessly, "Excellent, excellent. It is a good thing that your hearts have changed, but the journey to the West was personally decided by the World-Honored One. If it is delayed for too long, there may be unforeseen circumstances. Wukong, with your proud and aloof nature, are you willing to suffer here?"

The monkey laughed and said, "Bodhisattva, I, Old Sun, used to be arrogant and too ruthless. I forgot my original intention and have only acquired great cultivation. Now that I am here, it is a good time to temper my temper."

Pigsy whispered from the side, "Bodhisattva, I, Old Pig, am not willing..."

Guanyin ignored Bajie and thought to herself: Who is that city lord Yun Zhao? How could he enlighten the monkey and trap the pilgrims?

The journey to the West was a predetermined tribulation that could not be delayed. So Guanyin released her Buddha light, which shone with golden rays and illuminated White Tiger City, immediately attracting Yun Zhao's attention.

He was taking a short rest in the hall when he suddenly felt a burst of Buddhist light. He understood immediately, got up, and with a surge of demonic energy, he instantly arrived at the dung heap.

Upon seeing the golden statue of Guanyin, Yun Zhao cupped his hands and said, "So it's the Bodhisattva who has arrived!"

Guanyin returned the greeting: "I have long admired your esteemed name, benefactor. Your journey to retrieve the scriptures is a momentous event in the West. Xuanzang and his disciples are here to atone for their sins willingly, which is a good thing. However, the true scriptures are of utmost importance and cannot be delayed any longer. Please, Lord City Lord, allow them to continue their journey westward. This humble monk will be eternally grateful."

Yun Zhao shook his head and laughed, "Bodhisattva, what does the journey to the West have to do with my White Tiger City? The karma of what happened back then is not yet settled. Thirty years of atonement is just the way. If you want to take people away by force, that's fine, but you need to ask my supernatural powers first."

Upon hearing this, Guanyin said, "Since you refuse, I have no choice but to fight you. You trapped my pilgrim, but you did not kill him. I have shown you some mercy."

Yun Zhao's thoughts stirred slightly. He had already earned enough rewards from this simulation so far. Since even Guanyin had come, it was clear that the Buddhist sect had been paying attention for some time. It was obviously unrealistic to continue to trap Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

Taking this opportunity to test Guanyin's abilities and prepare for the subsequent simulation, he smiled and said, "That suits me perfectly. Please!"

The two soared into the air, rising straight into the void of the heavens.

In the void, Yun Zhao stood with his hands behind his back, his demonic aura surging, his magic power coiling like dragons and snakes, transforming into ten thousand purple swords, their sword light chilling, cutting through the void.

As the purple aura surged, countless simulated phantoms appeared, ever-changing, each phantom resembling Yun Zhao, displaying all his supernatural powers.

With a thought, he unleashed the Law of Heaven and Earth, his body suddenly growing larger, transforming into a giant ten thousand feet tall, with purple clouds above his head and feet treading on the void. With a grab of his large hand, he activated the Five Elements Divine Power, and the five colors of light—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—intertwined, transforming into a giant wheel of the Five Elements, which crushed down upon him.

As the giant wheel spun, the void shattered, thunder roared, followed by a raging sea of ​​fire, towering waves, entwined vines, raining down golden blades, and mountains of earth and stone. Its power was earth-shattering and directly suppressed Guanyin Bodhisattva!

Guanyin Bodhisattva sat serenely on the nine-tiered lotus throne, her appearance solemn and dignified, with auspicious clouds appearing above her head and countless rays of Buddha's light shining down upon her.

The willow branches sway gently, sprinkling down sweet dew, which transforms into fine rain, extinguishing the fire of the five elements, dissolving metal blades, and gently overcoming earth and stone.

As the purple sword approached, she chanted incantations, and the lotus platform shone with golden light, with countless rays of Buddhist light forming a wall that blocked the purple sword's cutting.

Yun Zhao's illusions changed a thousand times, but with her discerning eyes, she saw through them all. With a flick of her finger, she sprinkled water from her jade bottle and willow branch. The water shimmered like a mirror, reflecting her true form and shattering all illusions.

Upon seeing this, Yun Zhao burst into laughter: "What a wonderful method, Bodhisattva!"

He activated his Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, his body radiating golden light, his physical form as precious as a treasure, and he withstood the Buddha's light. The demonic energy transformed into a giant dragon, roaring and charging forward, spewing purple flames from its mouth, burning the void.

Guanyin remained still, her lotus platform rotated, and the Buddha's light was like the sea. The giant dragon rushed into the sea and gradually dissolved.

She sighed softly, "Is the city lord convinced?"

Yun Zhao shook his head with a smile: "I'm not convinced! Let the Bodhisattva try this trick again!"

With a wave of his hand, the Acquired Spiritual Treasure Binding God Rope was drawn from the monkey's body, transforming into a golden chain ten thousand feet long, locking onto the energy and directly binding Guanyin.

In the void, the golden chain, like a fierce dragon emerging from the sea, coiled around the lotus platform.

Guanyin sprinkled her willow branch, and the sweet dew turned into rain, causing the golden chain to soften.

She asked, "Is the city lord acceptable?"

Yun Zhao laughed loudly: "I refuse to accept this!"

Helpless, Guanyin raised her hand and tossed the jade bottle from her head.

That bottle may look small, but it contains water from all the seas, inexhaustible and extremely heavy!

With a tilt of the bottle, the vast ocean poured out, creating towering floods and towering waves that crashed towards Yun Zhao!

Yun Zhao remained calm and used the Law of Heaven and Earth again, his body growing even larger, transforming into a gigantic figure hundreds of millions of feet tall, holding up the sky with both hands, attempting to forcefully catch the Jade Bottle.

Although the bottle was as light as a feather in Guanyin's hands, it became as heavy as Mount Tai in his hands. The waters of the four seas pressed down, and the flood was like a mountain collapsing, causing him to stagger several times!

The void trembled, the clouds beneath his feet collapsed, and he was forced to retreat tens of thousands of miles.

If it weren't for the protection of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique and his extraordinary physical body, this blow would have severely injured his primordial spirit, causing bones to crack and tendons to break!

Yun Zhao steadied himself, a few drops of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and laughed heartily: "The Bodhisattva's treasure vase is truly remarkable!"

Guanyin put away the bottle and asked again, "Would the benefactor like to take it?"

Yun Zhao wiped away the blood: "Bodhisattva's methods are extraordinary. Today's battle was exhilarating! But the matter of atonement is still unresolved, and the karma is not yet settled, so we cannot release him."

Although Guanyin was helpless, she felt a sense of appreciation for talent. This Yun Zhao was extraordinary. Although she had only used three-tenths of her strength, the opponent was only at the Taiyi realm, yet he could fight her, a quasi-saint, to a standstill, which was truly remarkable.

If you want him to be convinced, you have to think of another way. So Guanyin said, "What other means do you have, benefactor? Feel free to use them all. But there is one thing you must agree to. If you have exhausted all your means and still cannot shake this humble monk in the slightest, then Xuanzang and his disciples must leave with me."

"Alright." Yun Zhao nodded slowly.