Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 772 - A Visit to Taiyin Star (5th Update)
772: Chapter 772: A Visit to Taiyin Star (5th Update)
772: Chapter 772: A Visit to Taiyin Star (5th Update)
“First, I’ll answer your first question!” After nodding in satisfaction, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s gaze fell upon Jiang Liu and he began to speak.
“Maitreya Buddha has indeed perished, and his lost soul did come to me.
However, as one of the Three-World Buddhas, not long ago Tathagata and Randeng Buddha personally came here to claim Maitreya Buddha’s soul!”
“To take away Maitreya Buddha’s soul, Randeng Buddha even surrendered his companion ancient lamp as the price!”
“Companion ancient lamp—that’s what happened!” Upon hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s words, Jiang Liu’s heart suddenly understood.
It’s no wonder that when he had seen Randeng Buddha earlier, his character UI had dropped from blue elite level to white common level.
And he himself had noticed that the companion ancient lamp was nowhere to be found.
So that’s what had happened.
“So, Maitreya Buddha has been taken away?
Can he be resurrected!?”
Although Jiang Liu felt enlightened about Randeng Buddha’s situation, the thought that Maitreya Buddha’s soul had been taken away still weighed heavily in his heart.
Maitreya Buddha knew his identity, and if he was saved, wouldn’t his circumstances be exposed?
“It’s not that easy.
When Maitreya Buddha died, his physical body was completely destroyed.
Resurrection without a body is no easy feat; otherwise, Third Prince Nezha wouldn’t have needed to use a lotus as his avatar!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva shook his head and explained.
Upon saying this and seeing the still serious expression on Jiang Liu’s face, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva thought for a moment, seemingly guessing what he was worried about.
Then, Ksitigarbha slightly sighed with a hint of regret: “Alas, what a pity…”
“A pity about what!?” Hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s sigh, Jiang Liu asked in surprise.
“It’s a pity that Randeng Buddha and Tathagata came a bit too late.
Otherwise, if they had come to rescue him before I placed Maitreya Buddha’s lost soul into the Soul-Cleansing Pool, it wouldn’t have been necessary to erase all of his memories!” Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said with a shake of his head and a sigh.
This answer brightened Jiang Liu’s eyes and filled his heart with joy.
However, on the surface, he feigned a look of deep distress and said, “Bodhisattva, do you mean that all of Maitreya Buddha’s memories have already been completely erased?”
“Indeed, it’s true!” Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded, giving Jiang Liu a definitive answer.
“Then, is there no other way to restore them?” Jiang Liu pondered for a moment, still not entirely reassured, but on the surface, he still expressed a look of hope, asking the question.
“Impossible.
Once memories are erased by the Soul-Cleansing Pool, they cannot be restored!” Shaking his head, Ksitigarbha gave Jiang Liu another very definitive answer.
“That’s good to hear!” Jiang Liu sighed with relief.
The words slipped out.
However, Jiang Liu was quick to react and added by way of explanation, “Although it is regrettable that the memories have been completely erased, as long as there is hope for Maitreya Buddha’s resurrection, that is what matters the most!”
Upon saying this, Jiang Liu paused briefly, then looked intently at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, saying, “Thank you, Bodhisattva, for resolving my confusion.
But, what about my second question?”
“Tingdi!” Following Jiang Liu’s inquiry, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva called out to one side.
An odd-looking fierce beast emerged from a secluded area of Ksitigarbha Cave.
It was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Tingdi Divine Beast.
“Just now, Xuanzang mentioned something you should have heard.
Come here and listen carefully to determine who was impersonating Sun Wukong and caused a ruckus in Lingxiao Hall,” Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva instructed as he looked at Tingdi.
“Yes, Bodhisattva!” The Tingdi Beast replied, bowing its head.
As it spoke, its ears twitched slightly, and with eyes narrowed, it unleashed its divine skills to listen attentively.
Jiang Liu remained silent, without any intention of interfering.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Tingdi Beast opened its eyes and said, “Bodhisattva, I have found out!”
“What is it?
Who is the other party, and where are they now?” Seeing that Tingdi Beast had a result, Jiang Liu quickly questioned further.
“The one impersonating Sun Wukong is none other than the Six-Eared Macaque, also one of the Four Mischievous Monkeys!” Tingdi Beast looked towards Jiang Liu and answered.
“Ah!
The Six-Eared Macaque?” Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu’s face showed surprise.
Although he had his suspicions, actually receiving a definitive response still left Jiang Liu incredulous.
The Journey to the West World actually had the Four Mischievous Monkeys, and there truly was a Six-Eared Macaque?
“Xuanzang, it seems you know a thing or two about the Four Mischievous Monkeys?”
Seeing Jiang Liu’s expression change without any confusion or bewilderment but rather surprise, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was slightly moved and asked.
“Yes, Bodhisattva, I indeed have some knowledge of them.
These Four Mischievous Monkeys, they’re called the Six-Eared Macaque, the Lingming Stone Monkey, the Arm Ape, and the Red-Bottomed Horse Monkey, right?” Jiang Liu nodded slightly as he answered.
“Correct, correct.
Not many in the Three Realms and Six Paths are aware of the tale of the Four Mischievous Monkeys.
I didn’t expect you to know—it’s quite impressive!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s response, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded, seemingly surprised that Jiang Liu was aware of the Four Mischievous Monkeys.
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Not wishing to elaborate further on the topic, Jiang Liu quickly turned his head to look at Tingdi, his inquiring gaze indicating that he was waiting for the whereabouts of the Six-Eared Macaque.
“The Six-Eared Macaque is currently hiding atop the Taiyin Star!” Tingdi continued and provided the answer.
“Taiyin Star!?
Isn’t that where Chang’e and Fairy Zixia reside?” After getting this answer, Jiang Liu’s complexion couldn’t help but change slightly.
Chang’e was one thing, but what about Fairy Zixia!?
Fairy Zixia and Sun Wukong had established a romantic relationship, hadn’t they?
The consequences of the Six-Eared Macaque going to Taiyin Star were simply unimaginable…
“Wukong!
Where are you?” Realizing the severity of the situation, Jiang Liu quickly opened his list of friends and sent a message to Sun Wukong.
“Master, I’m still at Flower Fruit Mountain, what’s up?
Has the mastermind behind the scenes been found?” Soon, a message came back from Sun Wukong.
Reading Sun Wukong’s reply, Jiang Liu reflexively wanted to tell him the true nature of the situation.
However, he hesitated for a moment and then stopped!
If the Six-Eared Macaque was hiding on Taiyin Star and nothing had happened, it would be fine.
But if something did happen, could Sun Wukong withstand the truth?
Well, Sun Wukong’s nerves were as tough as steel rebar; perhaps he could handle it.
But could Fairy Zixia handle it?
If she found out she had been with a monkey other than Sun Wukong, could that terrible blow drive Fairy Zixia to a desire for death?
Thinking this, Jiang Liu deleted the words he had originally typed out without sending them and replaced them with a different sentence.
“Since you’ve rarely returned to Flower Fruit Mountain, just stay there for now.
As for the matter of the mastermind, Master has some clues now!”
“Okay, Master, I’ll leave that to you then!” Trusting Jiang Liu without much thought, Sun Wukong quickly replied to the message and then went back to playing with the monkeys and monkey grandchildren at Flower Fruit Mountain.
“Sigh…” Closing the chat window, Jiang Liu let out a long sigh.
Immediately after, he bade farewell to Ksitigarbha and left the Netherworld, flying toward the Heavenly Court.
Jiang Liu’s cultivation level had truly reached that of a Taiyi True Immortal, so the speed at which he deployed the Art of Cloud Soaring with Cloud Ascending Leaps was very fast.
In a short moment, he arrived at the Heavenly Court.
However, even though Taiyin Star was within the scope of the Heavenly Court, it was not necessary to pass through the South Heavenly Gate.
Upon reaching the Heavenly Court, Jiang Liu flew directly toward Taiyin Star.
“Who goes there!
Stay away from Taiyin Star!”
As Jiang Liu approached Taiyin Star, a stern voice called out, and soon, a robust man wielding an axe appeared in front of Jiang Liu.
Character UI!
Looking at the man blocking his path, Jiang Liu mentally noted to himself and pulled up the man’s character UI to take a look.
ID: Wu Gang (Blue).
Gender: Male.
Profession: Deity.
Level: 71.
Equipment: …
Looking at the character UI in front of him, Jiang Liu nodded inwardly; it was indeed Wu Gang.
There are only a few people on Taiyin Star, and it seems Wu Gang is the only male.
And a level 71 with a Blue UI?
As a Taiyi True Immortal, Wu Gang’s strength was quite commendable.
“Amitabha, I am Xuanzang, and I have come here in search of my disciple Sun Wukong!” Having some understanding of Wu Gang’s level of cultivation, Jiang Liu nonetheless maintained a calm and respectful demeanor as he spoke.
“Xuanzang!?
Shouldn’t you be on your Journey to the West for Scriptures?
What are you doing in Taiyin Star!?
And how could Sun Wukong be on Taiyin Star?
I think you want to find an excuse to sneak in!” Wu Gang, who was aware of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, spoke ungraciously upon hearing Jiang Liu’s words.
“Whether my disciple is here or not, let’s talk to Fairy Zixia first!” Jiang Liu had come to Taiyin Star for Zixia, and he replied as such upon hearing Wu Gang.
“No way!
I am responsible for the safety and protection of the entire Taiyin Star; how can I let you, a monk, see the Fairy of Taiyin Star!?” Wu Gang rejected Jiang Liu’s request without a second thought.
“In that case, I will not be polite anymore!” Seeing Wu Gang’s stance, Jiang Liu shook his head and said.
“You, the monk, want to make a move?” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Wu Gang’s face changed as he spoke in a grave tone.
Without wasting words with him, Jiang Liu directly brought forth the Eighteenth Lotus Platform, floating above Wu Gang’s head.
A dull yellow light fell from the Lotуs Platform, covering Wu Gang completely, restraining him and rendering him unable to move.
(PS: This is the 5th update, the next chapter will update at 14:00 in the afternoon)
