Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 626 - 627 Return to Spiritual Mountain (First
Chapter 626 -627: Return to Spiritual Mountain (First Update!)
Chapter 626 -627: Return to Spiritual Mountain (First Update!)
“I am truly not worthy. In front of the Great Sage, how can I claim the honorific title of ‘True Immortal’? It’s just a courteous nickname given by fellow daoists,” he said very politely. “Great Sage, please come inside! Disciple, bring the finest tea!”
Ruyi Zhenxian appeared very cordial. “Great Sage, inside please! Disciple, bring the best tea!”
Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, didn’t refuse, and followed Ruyi Zhenxian into the Gathering of Immortals Hermitage. Ruyi Zhenxian’s old Taoist disciple also quickly brought up the tea.
“Great Sage, I hear that you have always been developing your affairs in the Northern Continent of Cattle-grazing. What brings you to my humble Gathering of Immortals Hermitage today?”
Ruyi Zhenxian asked with a curious face but had his suspicions.
As expected, Sun Wukong smiled and didn’t beat around the bush. “Today, I have come to fetch water from the Luotai Spring for Tang Seng and his disciples!”
“The Great Sage is really going to help Tang Seng and his disciples?”
Ruyi Zhenxian’s eyes flashed with surprise. “They are of the Buddhist Sect, and their journey to the West is to seek Buddhist scriptures and gain merit and destiny. Great Sage, you have a grudge against the Buddhist Sect, how come… could it be that…”
Ruyi Zhenxian’s eyes suddenly widened. He thought of a possibility, but he couldn’t believe his guess. If it were true, Sun Wukong was playing a very big game!
“Yuan Hong and I are both of the spiritual monkey clan and have some acquaintance, so I’m simply lending him a hand,” Sun Wukong said indifferently. He knew that Ruyi Zhenxian had guessed some hints, but as long as he didn’t admit it, Ruyi Zhenxian would not be able to confirm it.
Sun Wukong had few encounters with Ruyi Zhenxian, having fought only once in a previous life, knowing that he was the Bull Demon King’s sworn brother, and that was all. Matters of the heart are unpredictable, and with the rise and fall of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult and the reconstruction of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court at stake, Sun Wukong would not tell the whole truth to anyone.
“I see!”
Ruyi Zhenxian nodded, believing Sun Wukong’s words, thinking that he had been overthinking it. If Sun Wukong truly had any schemes, wouldn’t the Tathagata Buddha detect them? None of the superpowerful beings at the level of the Heavenly Dao Saint Realm were to be underestimated!
“Since the Great Sage has spoken, I naturally can’t refuse. Disciple, go fetch water from the Luotai Spring for the Great Sage!”
Ruyi Zhenxian didn’t say much and immediately had his disciple, the old Taoist, fetch the spring water, which was then put into a white jade vial for Sun Wukong. To tell the truth, even if he didn’t provide it, Sun Wukong was more than capable of fetching it himself, and Ruyi Zhenxian wouldn’t have been able to stop him. It was better to curry favor!
Forging a connection with the Sect Hierarch of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, was greatly beneficial for future cultivation!
“Great Sage, will this water be sufficient?”
Ruyi Zhenxian pointed at the white jade vial in front of Sun Wukong and asked with a smile.
“It’s enough! For this, I am much obliged!”
Saying this, Sun Wukong drained his tea. “Excellent tea! I’ll come again when I have time to trouble you. I bid you farewell!”
“Great Sage, if you see the Bull Demon King, please give him my regards. It’s been many years since we met, and I would like him to visit my Gathering of Immortals Hermitage when he has the time to catch up on old times!”
“Sure thing, I will pass on the message! I’m off!”
Before the echoes of his words had faded, Sun Wukong had already soared into the sky with a flip and a somersault cloud, arriving above the farmhouse in a moment’s time; after descending from the cloud, he entered the house.
“Great Sage, have you obtained the Abortive Waters?”
Yuan Hong’s eyes lit up, propping himself up to ask eagerly.
Sun Wukong nodded, turned over his hand, and a white jade vial appeared in his grasp; he handed it to Yuan Hong, who guzzled two big gulps before passing the bottle to Jiang Liu’er beside him. Jiang Liu’er hurriedly drank two mouthfuls as well, then gave Zhu Bajie half a cup to drink.
In the blink of an eye, all three of them felt a tumult in their bellies like rolling thunder. Each found a clean pail to relieve themselves. Sun Wukong covered his nose and stepped out of the farmhouse; it took quite a while for the peculiar odor inside to dissipate gradually.
“Great Sage, I’m ashamed for burdening you this time,” Yuan Hong said.
After washing up with some hot water, Yuan Hong was the first to recover his strength. Leaving the farmhouse, he approached Sun Wukong with utmost respect and gave a deep bow of gratitude.
“That’s enough, no need for thanks. It just happens that Old Sun was able to catch up,” Sun Wukong said, waving his hand dismissively.
“Yuan Hong,” Sun Wukong said seriously, “as the eldest amongst the disciples and the pillar of this Western journey, you must be cautious and vigilant. Today Old Sun could help you, but I can’t be there every time. You’ll face numerous hardships on the scripture-seeking journey, and you must rely on you and your brother disciples to overcome them together. Only then can you achieve complete merit. Do you understand?”
“Yuan Hong understands and is grateful for the Great Sage’s teachings!” Yuan Hong replied, solemnly bowing to Sun Wukong once more.
Sun Wukong nodded, “You’re now heading to the Western Liang Women’s Country, and although you have secretly joined the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult, you’re still officially part of the Buddhist Sect. Before the success of your scripture-seeking mission, make sure you do not expose yourselves and give the Buddhist Sect reason for suspicion!”
“Yes, Great Sage. Yuan Hong will remember this!”
After instructing Yuan Hong, Sun Wukong leaped into the sky, flying towards the clouds and heading directly for the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain. He still couldn’t set his mind at ease about the Zi Xia Fairy. Even if he couldn’t rescue her, he at least wanted to ensure that Zi Xia was safe.
Arriving at the foot of the Spiritual Mountain, Sun Wukong descended from the cloud and employing the Invisibility Spell, he vanished from view and used the Shrinking Earth into Inches Divine Skill to flit towards the mountain top. Traveling through the clouds to the Spiritual Mountain was a sure way to be spotted. Sun Wukong was here for Zi Xia Fairy and wished to avoid causing any commotion. He came softly and intended to leave quietly.
Along the way, he silently undid several Prohibition Barriers with his Void-Breaking Starry Eyes. Sun Wukong slipped onto the Spiritual Mountain undetected. Without anyone noticing his arrival, he circled the Great Hall, but he did not find any trace of Zi Xia Fairy. Tathagata Buddha was currently meditating on the lotus seat in the Great Hall. Sun Wukong cast him a covert glance before leaving.
Right now, finding Zi Xia Fairy’s whereabouts was of utmost importance. Settling scores with Tathagata Buddha could wait for another time.
After searching around the Great Thunder Sound Temple several times and finding no trace of Zi Xia Fairy, Sun Wukong’s brows furrowed in surprise. Could it be that Tathagata Buddha had imprisoned her? But where could he have confined Zi Xia?
“Sukhavati Realm!”
An idea suddenly flashed across Sun Wukong’s mind, and he knew where Zi Xia Fairy might be!
His figure flickered, and Sun Wukong found himself before the hall leading to the Sukhavati Realm. The hall’s barrier was evidently reinforced. Beneath his Void-Breaking Starry Eyes, he could see the hall was shrouded with a circle of barriers marked with the Swastika Buddha Seal—a clear sign of something fishy.
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Having already rescued Amitabha from the Sukhavati Realm, there would be no need for such an impressive barrier unless something significant was concealed within.
