Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System-Chapter 227: The Obsession of Ksitigarbha

Many strong beings were attracted to the commotion by the bank of the Blood Sea, but in the end, Meng Po only kept those related to the underground paths, such as Green Radiance Great Emperor, Emperor Dongyue, Yama, the King of Hell, and the Underworld Sect Leader Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

The others, still unable to calm their astonishment, left the Blood Sea one after another. freewebnøvel.coɱ

Allowing Ksitigarbha to participate in establishing the City God system was something Sun Wukong agreed with.

Because Hell is an indispensable part of the cycle of reincarnation, and the City God system, serving as a supplement and perfection of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, naturally involves Hell as well.

And since the idea of Ksitigarbha guarding Hell had the approval from the two Western Saints, he couldn’t be driven away, only brought into the fold.

This could also have a certain divisive effect on the Buddha Sect.

Because Ksitigarbha belonged to the Future Buddha’s lineage in the Buddha Sect, just like Maitreya Buddha, the Pharmacist Buddha, and Mahasthamaprapta, as disciples of the original Western religion.

In terms of status, his position in the Buddha Sect was even comparable to the Future Buddha’s, forming a lineage of his own.

Perhaps, this could even help spread the City God system to the West Niu Hezhou in the future.

Sun Wukong remembered a reward he had obtained a long time ago, which was Ksitigarbha’s obsession.

This monk was a ruthless person who had made a great vow: not to attain Buddhahood until Hell was empty.

But this was not his obsession; his obsession was the flourishing of Buddhist Law and the alleviation of all worldly suffering.

However, unlike many other monks in the Buddha Sect, in Ksitigarbha’s mind, the flourishing of Buddhist Law was just a means, and alleviating worldly suffering was the ultimate goal.

That is to say, he would undertake any task that could alleviate suffering, no matter the cost.

And the establishment of the City God system could be quite helpful in this regard.

As for whether Ksitigarbha would inform the Buddha Sect about the City God system, seeing the compassionate face of this middle-aged monk, Sun Wukong was not worried at all.

"Hehe, even if they knew, so what?"

If the Buddha Sect did not obstruct, that would be fine, but if they dared to obstruct the establishment of the City God system, that would offend all those who stood to benefit from it.

Soon, after the other powerful beings had left the Blood Sea, Meng Po, leaning on a cane, looked at those who remained—Green Radiance Great Emperor, Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, Yama—and said solemnly, "You’ve all seen the situation just now. The underground paths can be completed,

and all this has to be credited to Emperor Fengdu Sun Wukong, who proposed the idea that strengthened the underground paths."

The four were still wondering why Meng Po had kept them, but upon hearing this, Green Radiance Great Emperor and Ksitigarbha remained calm, while Emperor Dongyue, Huang Feihu, and Yama, the King of Hell, looked at Sun Wukong with admiration and respect.

They had witnessed the transformations Sun Wukong had undergone over the past two hundred years and now could only look up to him.

At the same time, the four understood that the upcoming tasks were still related to Sun Wukong.

Sure enough, Meng Po continued, "The completion of the underground paths has just begun. Sun Wukong has also proposed adding the City God position in the Underworld, serving as a Yin God connecting the Underworld with the human realm, to perfect the order of reincarnation and enhance the underground paths."

The City God?

Upon hearing these words, not only Green Radiance Great Emperor, Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, Yama, but also Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Ming He became curious.

In the three realms, except for reincarnation, the Underworld and the human realm are two independent worlds, not interfering with each other.

What exactly could this City God do?

Sun Wukong smiled and thoroughly explained the City God system, "The City God is a Yin God who guards human cities, comparable to the Positive Officials dispatched by human dynasties to various regions, in charge of all Underworld affairs in their jurisdiction, such as guiding spirits, rewarding good and punishing evil, managing life and death, fortune and misfortune, etc..."

All present were either Quasi-Saints or those specifically in charge of handling affairs of the spirit world, and upon hearing this, they immediately understood the brilliance of the City God system.

"Wonderful, wonderful!" Green Radiance Great Emperor exclaimed.

"The position of the City God, like the deities of the land, mountains, and waters issued by the Heavenly Court in the human world," Zhen Yuanzi nodded, "If there are City Gods everywhere in the human world, then the connection between the Underworld and the human realm will become much tighter, which is beneficial for both the earthly and human paths."

"I fully support this," Ancestor Ming He said solemnly, and he glanced at Ksitigarbha, clearly aware of Sun Wukong’s and the Buddha Sect’s grudges.

"Amitabha, well said, well said," Ksitigarbha recited a Buddha chant, expressing his agreement.

The Green Radiance Great Emperor Huang FeiHu and Yama, the King of Hell, had no objection, as they had no say in the matter.

At that moment, Sun Wukong added, "Old Sun proposes that the establishment of the City God system be overseen by the Great Emperor of East Mountain Tai Shan Mansion, while Yama, the King of Hell, should handle its execution."

No one opposed the proposal, precisely for this purpose, they were left behind.

Huang FeiHu and Yama, understanding this, promptly bowed respectfully to Sun Wukong, "Thank you, Ziwei Great Emperor."

This was a task that credited them, and the establishment of the City God system was naturally beneficial for them, increasing their power and enhancing their fame in the human world.

Sun Wukong, having showcased his might, was of course delighted and subsequently arranged the specific details of the City God system with Meng Po.

Ksitigarbha quietly observed from a distance, his feelings complex upon seeing this.

In the past, King Qin Guang, in an attempt to retaliate against Yama, had sent ghosts to lure away Sun Wukong’s soul, thereby causing great trouble.

To safeguard the Buddha Sect’s influence in the Underworld, he chose to support King Qin Guang, performing acts that lacked justice, ultimately damaging his Buddhist nature.

This soul-luring incident also made him realize that Sun Wukong’s destiny was linked to the task of retrieving the scriptures, leading him to inform Mount Ling. This began the Buddha Sect’s planning for the eastward spread of Buddhist Law.

Yet, since then, the Monkey King has been like an unleashed wild horse, skyrocketing in both strength and status to the highest echelons of the Three Realms, barely believable.

Apart from his formidable personal strength, Sun Wukong, as the leading commander in the Heavenly Court and Ziwei Great Emperor of Zhongtianbei Pole, wielded great troops.

In the Underworld, he was also the North Yin Emperor of Fengdu, holding high authority. Now, he was collaborating with ancient powers like Houtu, Zhen Yuanzi, and Ancestor Ming He to strengthen the earthly path.

It seemed that only in the human world was Sun Wukong’s influence not so apparent.

Considering this, Ksitigarbha’s heart couldn’t help but ponder: "Gain and loss, hard to predict indeed."

His desire for the flourishing of Buddhist Law was to alleviate all suffering in the world, not to chase after any grand heights for the Buddha Sect.

However, Sun Wukong’s powerful rise had forced a temporary pause on the eastward spread of Buddhist Law.

He had anticipated a path fraught with difficulties ahead but didn’t expect Sun Wukong to bring new changes now.

Like finding an alternative path, strengthening the earthly way, establishing the City God system, and perfecting the cycle of reincarnation could greatly reduce the world’s suffering.

Moreover, Sun Wukong had indeed done a great favor for the Underworld this time.

The evil spirits in Hell, all burdened with copious amounts of malevolent Qi, resentment Qi, and evil Qi.

After they were transcended, the residual filthy Qi had nowhere to go but to transform into endless karma flames within Hell.

But now, thanks to Sun Wukong’s vision, Ancestor Ming He allowed the Netherworld Blood Sea to join the cycle of reincarnation, providing a place for these filthy Qi, thereby greatly reducing the pressure in Hell.

Because the Netherworld Blood Sea is indeed the gathering place for all kinds of filthy Qi.