Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong's fate-Chapter 58 - Great King something terrible has happened
58: Chapter 58 Great King, something terrible has happened
58 -58 Great King, something terrible has happened
With the departure of Moonlight Bodhisattva and Sunlight Bodhisattva, only the East Sea Dragon King remained standing somberly in the great hall.
In his hand was the Boundary-Breaking Pearl, emitting five-colored divine light and lying quietly in the palm of the East Sea Dragon King.
Sunlight Bodhisattva had said that after the Journey to the West calamity ended, the Dragon Clan would be granted merit.
That statement was nothing but a way to pacify a child, did they really think they could deceive the East Sea Dragon King as well?
The entire Western Pure Land was grand, with countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats.
By the time the calamity of the Journey to the West was complete, it was likely they would have forgotten about the existence of the East Sea Dragon King.
“Dragon King, what should we do now?”
The Tortoise Prime Minister approached, his white beard already reaching his waist, and asked with a worried expression and a respectful bow.
The East Sea Dragon King frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, “Summon the Four Seas Dragon Kings to discuss this matter together!”
Going to Mount Huaguo to invite Sun Wukong and offering him the Sea-Calming Needle was a hefty matter; it could not be decided by him alone—it was necessary to consult his brothers.
Dong!
Following the Tortoise Prime Minister’s departure, it wasn’t long before the sound of the bell echoed under the sea, spreading far and wide.
Just moments later, outside the East Sea Dragon Palace, three dragon kings with similar faces arrived.
They were wearing different dragon robes.
Naturally, these three dragon kings were the rulers of the other three Dragon Tribes besides the East Sea Dragon King.
In addition to them, several descendants of the dragon kings were also following suit.
“Big brother, for what matter have you urgently summoned us?”
Upon entering the Crystal Palace and before even taking a seat, the hot-tempered South Sea Dragon King Ao Qin spoke bluntly.
The other two dragon kings also looked towards their big brother, the East Sea Dragon King.
The East Sea Dragon King couldn’t help but sigh and then said, “What else could it be?
Naturally, it’s about the Buddhas’ mandate for us to arrange the Journey to the West!”
The North Sea Dragon King frowned and said, “Wasn’t this matter already settled?
We were to wait here until that Monkey Head came to seize the treasure.
Big brother could easily follow the current and send that Macaque to the Sea Eye in the Eastern Sea to take the Sea-Calming Needle, couldn’t he?”
“Alas, there has been a change.
Sit down, my brothers, and let me explain slowly!”
The East Sea Dragon King sighed, and once the other dragon kings had seated themselves, he began to recount the events that had recently unfolded.
The younger generation, unable to participate in such a significant discussion, understood that this matter concerned the development of their Dragon Clan and couldn’t help but prick up their ears to listen.
Standing behind the Western Sea Dragon King was none other than the Little White Dragon, Ao Lie.
“How outrageous!”
After hearing what East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang had said, Ao Qin, the South Sea Dragon King, let out a loud cry and continued, “Not only are we not talking about giving away treasures, but now we must also go to Mount Huaguo to invite that Macaque?
If that Macaque removes the Sea-Calming Needle and causes karmic force, wouldn’t our Dragon Clan also have to bear a part of it?”
Although it would be Sun Wukong causing trouble, since it would happen in the territory managed by their Dragon Clan, naturally not all of it could fall on Sun Wukong’s shoulders; they would undoubtedly have to bear some of it.
Most importantly, not only that, but they also had to go and ask that Macaque to take the treasure?
It was simply…
The younger generation nearby also had somber expressions on their faces listening to this.
“Great uncle, though Ao Lie hasn’t been born long, he still understands that the Sea-Calming Needle was left by Human Emperor Dayu during his control of the floods and was meant to suppress the Sea Eye in the Eastern Sea.
If it were rashly removed, it might cause a disaster too great to imagine.
By then, wouldn’t the karmic force and retribution also fall upon our Dragon Clan?”
Ao Lie took a step forward, cupped his hands, and said, prompting nods from the other younger members.
Upon hearing this, East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang also sighed lightly.
This time, his demeanor was a stark contrast to when he met Moonlight Bodhisattva and Sunlight Bodhisattva, now utterly devoid of any fawning.
“Would your uncle not know the things you mentioned?
But our Dragon Clan has no choice!”
At this moment, Ao Guang’s face was filled with worry and helplessness.
Although they had once again borne fruit, they could not resist, and even had to invite the monkey to pull out the Sea-Calming Needle.
“The Three Tribes of Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin were considered the Primordial Three Tribes in ancient times, ruling over heaven and earth.
But ever since the Calamity of Measurement for the Dragon and Phoenix, the three tribes have declined.
Do you know why my Dragon Clan has been able to exist since ancient times and continues to this day?”
The East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang looked at the Little White Dragon.
“Why?”
Ao Lie naturally did not know.
“It’s all because my Dragon Clan is adaptable, not arrogant because of the glory of Ancient Times.
The Phoenix and Qilin Clans, however, are stuck in the past, still foolishly trying to hold onto their ancient glory.
As a result, now their lineages have already disappeared in the long river of history!”
“Although we Dragons are weak now, our lineage is still alive.
The reason our clanspeople’s cultivation levels are hard to raise is because of the punishment from heaven and earth.
Once the punishment is over, the Dragon Clan still has the chance to thrive again!”
During the Calamity of Sorcerers and Monsters, the Dragon Clan allied with the Demon Court.
Although life was not good, the Dragon Clan’s lineage was also preserved.
By the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, there were evil dragons causing trouble in the human world, but there was also the Ancient Ying Dragon who assisted Human Emperor Dayu in controlling the waters, leading myriad rivers into the sea.
Afterwards, they allied with the Celestial Court, undertaking the duty of cloud distribution and rainfall, with some even aligning with Buddhism.
All was for the sake of preserving their strength, to survive.
Hearing what their elder uncle had just said, many of the Dragon Sons couldn’t help but reflect with heavy hearts.
The Three Dragon Kings also heaved a sigh.
The Dragon Clan was weak and had no choice but to bow their heads.
Now, with Buddhism arranging things this way, did they have a choice?
With their strength in decline, the Dragon Clan ultimately had no choice.
After a discussion, the Four Dragon Kings had made their decision.
They commanded their people to prepare some gifts, and then Ao Guang, together with the Three Sea Dragon Kings, set out for Mount Huaguo.
Ao Lie watched this scene, his hands slowly clenching into fists.
The Dragon Clan was weak, and thus anyone could bully them.
He didn’t want to spend his future bowing and scraping to Buddhism or the Celestial Court.
I must change the current situation of the Dragon Clan.
The reason the Dragon Clan was bullied by others was that they lacked a powerful being to anchor them, so even two Daluo Golden Immortals could bully the Dragon Clan.
If he could reach the level of Quasi-Saint, perhaps he couldn’t defend the entire Dragon Clan on his own, but he could certainly prevent them from having to live so submissively and desperately.
Thinking this, Ao Lie became even more resolved.
…
Meanwhile, inside Mount Huaguo.
The monkeys and their offspring were practicing their cultivation daily.
With the treasures and cultivation techniques Sun Wukong brought from the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.
Nearly all the monkeys in Mount Huaguo had begun the path of cultivation.
Some monkeys had even stepped into the realm of Human Immortal.
After all, the spiritual energy here was no less than in the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.
Moreover, these monkeys originally lived atop the Spiritual Veins of the Nine Provinces in Mount Huaguo, and had already absorbed a massive amount of spiritual energy.
What they lacked was simply an opportunity to cultivate.
“Great King, it’s terrible!”
Just then, a monkey cried out in alarm.
