Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System-Chapter 219 Coincidence and Collusion

"Luo Hou?" Sun Wukong’s eyes flashed with divine light, this name was so similar to the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou!

Last time when Moluo led the Demon Cult to attack the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor said that the Luo Hou of the Vast Wilderness indeed died and became the demonic way of the Vast Wilderness heavens and earth, but the Luo Hou from beyond this realm did not die.

Does this Luo Hou have any connection to Luo Hou then?

Could it be a coincidence?

In Sun Wukong’s mind appeared the image of the white-haired youthful Asura, who at first was arrogant and unruly before him, yet extremely deferential and respectful toward Ran Deng, causing one to be uncertain of his true nature.

He continued to read the replies below.

Hurry up and update: "The guy above, are you trying to say this King Luo Hou is Luo Hou? That’s far-fetched; they’re not even from the same world."

Evolved Crow: "Who knows, the world simulated by the OP is stitched together from too many elements. The Fei Peng from the Immortal Sword world appeared, so it’s not weird if the Mad King from the Journey to the West world shows up."

Ying Long in the Sky: "Speaking of which, since Fei Peng has appeared, shouldn’t the Demon Lord Chong Lou make his appearance already?"

Subspace: "The Demon Realm hasn’t emerged yet. We’ve only seen Moluo, and moreover, Moluo was a local turned demon, not an original demon race.

Last time at the Peach Banquet, Moluo tried to break the world barrier and failed. Chong Lou’s appearance is probably still far off. Based on the Immortal Sword world’s timeline, I reckon it won’t be until after Journey to the West concludes."

"Demon Lord Chong Lou? Immortal Sword world?" Sun Wukong’s heart stirred. Long ago, netizens had mentioned these things; evidently, there were many worlds outside the Three Realms.

Nine Treble Clefs: "Regarding the matter of Luo Hou and Luo Hou, I have a hypothesis. What do you think if I say Ran Deng might be from the Demon Cult?"

Wuuu think think think: "You’re talking nonsense. Ran Deng is legitimately from the Profound Gate, having listened to the teachings of Daoist Ancestor and walked the path of immortality. Later, he even served as the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Chan Teaching and was respected as a teacher by the twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Teaching.

Even though he eventually betrayed the Chan Teaching to join the west, that’s just a normal job switch, not some atrocioso crime. At most, it’s a character flaw."

Nine Treble Clefs: "Don’t be in a hurry to contradict; first listen to my opinion. We have to establish one thing, this hypothesis is based on the current world context.

First, Ran Deng quietly recruited three Demon Kings and three Demon Generals, and many other demonic strongmen, who were originally Luo Hou’s subordinates.

Secondly, if King Luo Hou does have a significant connection to the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, or even if he is Luo Hou, then could Ran Deng’s appearance be for the purpose of protecting him?

Finally, the year Jinnaluo fell into demonhood was caused by Ran Deng’s orchestration. He first sent Jinnaluo to the lower realms to preach, then expelled him from the Buddha Sect on charges of violating precepts, forcing him into the demonic path.

All these events, surely they can’t all be explained as mere coincidences, right?"

"Hmm..." Sun Wukong, upon seeing these replies, thoughtfully scratched his face.

Looking at these matters together, indeed they couldn’t be explained by coincidence, and Ran Deng’s stance might really be problematic.

That being said, if the former Ziwei Great Emperor Bo Yikao from the Heavenly Court could be a person from the Demon Cult, then it wouldn’t seem strange for a former Buddha to appear with the same issue in the Buddha Sect.

The netizens below seemed to have similar opinions.

Gray Shark: "After all is said and done, it’s not impossible for someone like Ran Deng, who knows no bounds in his actions and chases after more, to choose to join the Demon Cult.

After all, he had already lost his influence in the Buddha Sect and was only a symbolic former Buddha."

Yun Qingwu No Blame: "Another point, the appearance of the Mosquito Daoist was abnormal, and her motives are unclear. It seems a bit far-fetched to view her as just a troublemaker."

But if we consider her and Ran Deng as being on the same side, then it suddenly makes sense: her mission was to protect Youyu until the powerful force from Ran Deng’s faction arrived.

Additionally, it can also indirectly verify Mosquito Daoist’s position.

Firstly, when Demon Ancestor Luo Hou once intimidated the Vast Wilderness, he commanded many powerful ferocious beasts, and Mosquito Daoist was one of the five great ferocious beasts of the Vast Wilderness, known as the Blood-Thirsty Black Ant Mosquito.

Secondly, after Mosquito Daoist consumed three grades of the twelve-grade Merit Golden Lotus, which suppressed the fortune of the West, her whereabouts became unknown.

Some say she was recaptured by the two sages of the West, and then, because Tongtian used the excuse that she harmed the Tortoise Spirit Mother, he took her from the two sages of the West and placed her in the Biyu Palace,

but after the Divine Enthronement, Tongtian was confined by Hong Jun, which obviously makes this claim implausible.

Therefore, I’m more inclined to believe she was re-subdued by the two sages of the West, but unlike Golden Cicada, who is also a ferocious beast from the Vast Wilderness, she still had her ferocious nature and remained oriented towards the demonic path.

According to Brother Nine-Lines, if Ran Deng really is from the Demonic Sect, then it’s very normal that Mosquito Daoist would have a secret connection with him on Mount Ling."

Xing Cong, "There is also a theory that Asura are the same as demons. Think about it, if it weren’t for Wukong’s investigation this time, had Ran Deng recruited the entire Asura clan under his command, allowing the Demonic Sect to be reborn by taking another form, then this would perfectly match the said theory."

After reading these replies, Sun Wukong began to contemplate.

Previously, during the North Sea demon subjugation, Lu Ya collaborated with the Demonic Sect, attempting to break the seal of the Eye of the North Sea. And Lu Ya is none other than the Buddha Sect’s Great Sun Tathagata and also the incarnation of Monk Wucho.

If Ran Deng really is from the Demonic Sect, perhaps he was the one who brought Lu Ya into the Demonic Sect’s camp.

After all, both of them supported the Zhou side during the Divine Enthronement battle.

When Lu Ya joined the West, it was improbable for him to assist the Tathagata Buddha who originated from the Sect of Interception.

Examining other responses.

A bored claw, "No matter what, the Buddha Sect will have a good show to watch in the future. Although Ran Deng has not completely recruited the Asura tribe, he has managed to bring a part of them,

along with the joining of the three Great Demon Kings and three Great Demon Generals, plus many powerful demonic practitioners. His power as a past Buddha has significantly increased, making him capable of contending with Tathagata Buddha and others."

Captain Nemo, "Together with Maitreya, Pharmacist, Ksitigarbha, Mahasthamaprapta, and other local Western Future Buddhas, Mount Ling is going to stage a ’Romance of the Three Kingdoms’, haha."

Ming Yue Scholar, "If the internal strife within the Buddha Sect becomes fierce, wouldn’t that affect the journey to the West project, or even hinder its progress?"

Unrestrained Love Life, "Not likely, as their common interest lies in the rise of Buddhism which is destined by Heaven. It’s definite they will be united against external forces.

Unless the struggle intensifies to a heated stage, much like the previous conflict between the Chan Teaching and Sect of Interception, where they began to battle fiercely."

Yun Lingya Yin, "If Ran Deng is indeed on the demonic side, then his objective may not be to promote Buddhism at all. Perhaps he wants to unlock the seal to the entry of Luo Tian Demonic Realm?

Hence, we now need to be vigilant, in case Demon King Pishacha and other powerful demonic figures follow Ran Deng into Mount Ling and attempt to open the entrance seal to the Luo Tian Demonic Realm!"

Lonely Salty Fish, "Crap, that’s a valid concern, but the problem is Brother Monkey can’t meddle in Buddha Sect’s affairs, right? It’s not like he can go tell Tathagata Buddha, ’Your place got thieves, beware they don’t rob you blind.’"

Qingcheng Sword Immortal, "I think you’re all being overly anxious. After the commotion Wukong caused in the Asura Realm, the relationship between Ran Deng and Demon King Pishacha has been brought into the open.

Tathagata Buddha and the others are not fools; they will definitely be on guard."