Journey to the West: The gods and Buddhas panicked when the monkey was trapped inside him.

Upon hearing this, Qingfeng and Mingyue suddenly realized what was happening and quickly bowed their heads in response.

"This disciple obeys the Dharma's decree and will certainly follow the Master's instructions carefully."

Zhen Yuanzi withdrew his gaze, flicked his whisk, and was about to summon the remaining forty-six senior disciples outside the hall to set off.

Suddenly, his eyebrows twitched slightly, and his expression hardened.

Zhen Yuanzi turned around, his gaze piercing through the palace gate and looking towards the eastern sky.

From the eastern sky, countless golden rays of auspicious light pierced through the sea of ​​clouds, and a Buddhist aura was rapidly approaching Wuzhuang Temple.

Zhen Yuanzi closed his eyes slightly, and with a quick scan of his mind, he understood the situation.

"Guanyin of the South China Sea?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Zhen Yuanzi's eyes as he muttered to himself.

"The matter of the Journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures was already discussed and decided upon with me at Mount Ling."

"I have already agreed to the calamity of the ginseng fruit. Why is she not cultivating in seclusion in the South China Sea, but instead has come to my Wuzhuang Temple?"

Just as they were pondering this, the golden light pierced through the wind and landed outside the gate of Wuzhuang Temple.

A slight ripple appeared in the invisible light curtain of the mountain-protecting formation, blocking the Buddha's light below the steps of the mountain gate.

Guanyin Bodhisattva stood in front of the mountain gate archway, but did not force her way in. Instead, she put her hands together in prayer, and her voice penetrated the mountain gate's restrictions, reaching into the temple.

"This humble monk, Guanyin, has come to pay a special visit to Zhenyuan Daxian."

Inside the main hall, Zhen Yuanzi lightly flicked his whisk and calmly addressed Qingfeng and Mingyue.

"You two will accompany me to greet the guests."

"Yes, Master."

Zhen Yuanzi stepped out of the main hall, and with a gentle wave of his whisk, the mountain gate restrictions of the protective array opened.

The towering vermilion gates slowly opened to both sides.

Zhen Yuanzi led two young Taoist disciples out of the mountain gate, greeted them with a smile, and bowed.

"I was unaware that Venerable Guanyin had come from afar. I have failed to greet you properly. My apologies."

When Guanyin Bodhisattva saw the gate open, she smiled and quickly put her palms together in return.

"Amitabha Buddha, this humble monk has come uninvited and disturbed your peaceful cultivation, I hope you will not be offended."

Zhen Yuanzi glanced at Guanyin and smiled calmly.

"You're too kind, Venerable One."

"Why does the Venerable One, instead of cultivating in seclusion in the South Sea, have time to visit my humble Wuzhuang Temple?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva clasped her hands together and replied solemnly:

"To be honest, I have come here specifically to discuss an important matter with you in person."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi's doubts deepened.

He looked at Guanyin, his expression remaining polite.

Important matters?

I have already agreed to the Journey to the West. What important matter could Guanyin possibly have to ask me for?

Although he had doubts in his heart, he still maintained the hospitality of a host.

Zhen Yuanzi turned to the side, flicked his sleeves, and politely raised his hand in invitation.

"Since Your Excellency has important matters to discuss, and the wind is too strong in front of the temple gate, it is not the place for conversation. Please come inside the temple, we will serve you tea, and you may discuss these matters in detail."

"Please, Great Immortal."

Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped over the threshold and followed Zhen Yuanzi through the pine-shaded path in the front yard, entering the main hall.

The two took their seats as host and guest, respectively.

Before long, Qingfeng and Mingyue served the celestial tea, then respectfully stepped aside.

The aroma of tea is enticing, and the air is filled with a spiritual energy.

Zhen Yuanzi turned to look at the two boys and waved his hand.

"You two should step back now."

"Yes, Master."

Qingfeng and Mingyue bowed respectfully and withdrew from the main hall.

In the vast main hall, only Zhenyuan Daxian and Guanyin Bodhisattva remained.

Zhen Yuanzi picked up his teacup, took a sip of the immortal tea, and calmly focused his gaze on Guanyin.

"What exactly was the important matter that Your Excellency just mentioned? Now I can tell you directly."

Guanyin carefully considered her words, then slowly began to speak, selecting only the information that could be shared.

"The Great Immortal must know that the pilgrimage team will soon arrive at the Longevity Mountain area."

Zhenyuan Daxian nodded.

"Of course I know. I am preparing to go to the Mi Luo Palace to listen to the Dao. I have already instructed my servant to prepare fruit to entertain Jin Chanzi."

Guanyin Bodhisattva sighed, her tone full of worry.

"What I am worried about is not Jin Chanzi, but Sun Wukong."

"Since escaping from the Five Elements Mountain, this mischievous monkey has remained untamed and his ferocity has only intensified."

"Along the way, he repeatedly disobeyed teachings and acted recklessly."

At this point, Guanyin raised her eyes and looked at Zhen Yuanzi with a very solemn expression.

"This humble monk and the Buddhist community are worried that if he enters Wuzhuang Temple, he will run rampant in the Great Immortal's temple and cause irreparable and severe damage to Wuzhuang Temple."

Zhen Yuanzi remained calm and composed, gazing at Guanyin with an expression as still as a deep well.

"So, Venerable One, what is your purpose in visiting us today?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva spoke earnestly.

"This humble monk has come here to earnestly request the Great Immortal to grant me permission to enter the Wuzhuang Temple with the Bodhisattva Pilanpo."

"The great immortal's formation is so vast that it blots out the sun; we can't see even a fraction of its interior from the outside."

"Only if the two of us enter the temple and secretly monitor the monkey's every move can we suppress him before he harbors any evil intentions, lest he destroy the Great Immortal's peaceful and blessed place of cultivation."

Before Guanyin finished speaking, Zhen Yuanzi's expression suddenly darkened.

The originally gentle and flowing spiritual energy inside the hall seemed to freeze into a layer of coldness in an instant.

Zhen Yuanzi's gaze toward Guanyin revealed an undisguised coldness.

Tell him to remove the array of the Taoist temple and let two powerful Bodhisattvas from the Buddhist sect enter Wuzhuang Temple.

And this was even when he himself wasn't at the dojo?

How is this any different from opening the door to let in thieves or inviting a wolf into the house?

Zhenyuan Daxian put down his teacup, his expression calm, but his tone crisp and decisive.

"I appreciate your kindness, Great Master."

"However, I cannot agree to allowing outsiders to reside in the temple and monitor it."

Seeing that he refused so readily, Guanyin Bodhisattva quickly offered an explanation.

"Great Immortal, please do not misunderstand. The Buddhist sect has absolutely no intention of spying on Wuzhuang Temple."

"The Buddhist sect and the immortal have long had an alliance. The reason I resorted to this drastic measure is because that mischievous monkey harbors resentment towards the Buddhist sect and his actions are impossible to guard against."

"If he takes advantage of the Grand Master's absence to deliberately sabotage the temple and incite conflict between Buddhism and Wuzhuang Temple, the situation will become uncontrollable!"

Guanyin, with a solemn expression, raised her right hand and pointed towards the main hall.

"If the Great Immortal does not trust Buddhism, this humble monk and Venerable Pilanpo are willing to make a heavenly oath!"

"Once we step into Wuzhuang Temple, neither of us will leave the guest hall, nor will we pry into the temple's secrets!"

"Once we entered Wuzhuang Temple, we focused solely on Sun Wukong!"

"If I break even half of this oath, may I be punished by the thunderbolts of the Nine Heavens!"

Once the oath of Heaven was made, Guanyin Bodhisattva thought that Zhen Yuanzi would finally relent.

But Zhen Yuanzi looked at Guanyin and still refused outright.

"Your Excellency need not swear an oath."

"This Wuzhuang Temple is my place of practice."

"Sun Wukong may act recklessly here, but he cannot do so without my permission."

Zhen Yuanzi stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked down at Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Apart from the guest rooms and the ginseng fruit garden that the Buddhist sect promised to open to Sun Wukong, he can't go anywhere else in this Wuzhuang Temple."

"How can he cause damage under the great array's seal?"

Zhen Yuanzi paused here, his tone becoming more disdainful.

"As for my ginseng fruit tree, it's not something anyone can destroy as they please!"

"I will take good care of my own temple, so there is no need for you to trouble yourself."

"The auspicious time for listening to the Dao at the Miro Palace is approaching. This humble Daoist will not accompany you. Please make your own way, Venerable One!"