"Hmm? This mountain seems to be extremely hard indeed! In that case, let's take this!"
Tang Sanzang raised his palm again, unleashing an unparalleled force!
" Great Power Heavenly Dragon, World Honored One Ksitigarbha!"
Boom!
A deafening roar echoed across the land, the tremors reverberating throughout the mountains and valleys, prompting countless demons to peek out from their caves.
When they saw a bare-chested monk standing in mid-air, repeatedly striking the Five Finger Mountain, they were all shocked and bewildered, their faces filled with confusion.
Has this monk gone mad?
Why bomb a mountain for no reason?
At the same time, Guanyin Bodhisattva, who had come to supervise Tang Sanzang's release of the seal and the release of the Spiritual Stone Monkey Sun Wukong, happened to witness this scene.
In an instant, Guanyin Bodhisattva felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, her mind a jumble of confusion.
Is this Tang Sanzang mentally unstable?
"Sanzang! Stop right now!"
Seeing that Tang Sanzang was still bombarding the mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't help but speak up and stop him, her tone full of helplessness.
When the mountain demons saw the holy Guanyin of Buddhism appear, they were terrified and tried to flee, scattering in all directions!
But then, something happened that left them speechless and incredulous.
Suddenly, Tang Sanzang, who was shirtless, gathered his energy and unleashed a dragon-shaped burst of energy that shot straight towards Guanyin!
"You audacious evil spirit, how dare you address this humble monk by his Dharma name!"
"Damn, this master is ruthless!" Sun Wukong exclaimed inwardly. He even dared to lay a hand on Guanyin Bodhisattva?
That is Guanyin Bodhisattva, revered by millions of Buddhist believers!
Rumor has it that she is a quasi-saint level expert, but this pilgrim attacked her without saying a word!
This is simply unheard of, defying all common sense!
Following a master like that seems pretty exciting?
"Sanzang! It is I!"
Guanyin Bodhisattva sighed helplessly, waved her sleeve to activate her magic power, and barely managed to block the roaring dragon shadow that was coming.
When Tang Sanzang heard the familiar voice, he frowned and stopped, cupping his hands and saying, "I am ashamed. I was so focused on breaking through the mountain to save people that I failed to notice the Bodhisattva's presence. Please forgive me for any offense I may have caused."
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes flashed with a mixture of shock, excitement, and barely suppressed amusement.
This scene was truly bizarre and hilarious!
Guanyin Bodhisattva shook her head, her expression complex, and said, "Sanzang, you only need to remove the talisman from the mountaintop to save your disciple. Why destroy the mountain and shake the earth?"
"You should know that every flower, every leaf, every blade of grass, every stone, and even the countless living beings on Five Finger Mountain have withered away because of your reckless actions, Sanzang."
"Sanzang, why do you choose to engage in Killing Karma?"
Unexpectedly, no sooner had Guanyin Bodhisattva finished speaking than Tang Sanzang scoffed coldly and said indifferently, "So what? This humble monk is on his journey to the West to obtain the scriptures. All those who obstruct my path will turn to dust!"
"These plants, trees, birds, and beasts, having absorbed the essence of heaven and earth for so long, have long since approached a state of demonic evil!"
"Rather than letting it become a problem, it's better to eradicate it early and prevent future troubles!"
"Well said!"
Sun Wukong secretly praised him. After hearing Tang Sanzang's words, he felt a sense of respect for his master. He had to admit that this man was decisive in his actions, and his temperament was very similar to his own!
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong felt a surge of excitement and his blood boiled.
Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at Tang Sanzang, a hint of helplessness appearing on her face.
Oh no, something's wrong, and it's a big problem!
How could a virtuous person who has cultivated for ten lifetimes turn into this? It's simply illogical!
"Very well, Guanyin Bodhisattva. This humble monk still needs to hurry to the Western Paradise, so I will not stay any longer."
Before he finished speaking, Tang Sanzang suddenly punched the Five Finger Mountain. This blow unintentionally triggered the Buddhist seal, and in an instant, the mountain collapsed, and rocks flew everywhere. Sun Wukong finally regained his freedom!
After escaping his predicament, Sun Wukong knew perfectly well that he couldn't fly far away yet; he could only wait for the right opportunity. So he respectfully bowed to Tang Sanzang and said loudly, "Master, This Old Sun 'm out!"
"Yes, Monkey, from now on you are my disciple, Tang Sanzang. With your master here, no one can harm you!"
Having said that, Tang Sanzang strode confidently towards the west.
Guanyin Bodhisattva stood there, her brows furrowed, her face showing worry. After a moment, she vanished in a flash, silently departing. She had to report this matter to Great Sun Tathagata.
What is Tang Sanzang's current condition? Why has his temperament changed so drastically? No one can explain it!
After Guanyin Bodhisattva left, Sun Wukong couldn't help but glance at Tang Sanzang and ask in a low voice, "Master, didn't you say you were going to come to pick me up on a white horse? Where is the horse?"
"What white horse? That's utter nonsense."
Tang Sanzang snorted coldly and said indifferently, "It's faster to walk. Besides, we'll get hungry on the way, so we might as well roast them and eat them."
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was stunned. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "But Master, the Buddhist precepts clearly state that one must not eat meat or kill living beings."
"Forget about any precepts; the rules I set are the only true rules."
As Tang Sanzang spoke, he took out a piece of roasted horse meat from the alternate dimension he had created and handed it to Sun Wukong, saying, "Here, you've just come out, you must be hungry, eat something quickly."
Sun Wukong was stunned and at a loss for what to do.
Is this edible?
But meeting Tang Sanzang's unwavering gaze, he finally accepted the horse meat and took a bite. Tang Sanzang nodded in satisfaction and smiled, "That's more like it. Would you like some more wine?"
"He can even drink alcohol?" Sun Wukong was shocked. Was this really something a monk should do?
"How can you eat meat without drinking wine?"
Tang Sanzang laughed heartily, then took out his wine gourd, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, before handing it to Sun Wukong and asking, "By the way, tell your master, what exactly did you do to be imprisoned under this Five Finger Mountain?"
"What did you do wrong?"
Upon hearing this question, Sun Wukong felt a sudden chill, sensing that his master seemed to be a seasoned veteran of the martial arts world.
"Previously, I caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, angering the Buddhist sect, and was suppressed here by the Great Sun Tathagata."
" The Tathagata? I see."
Tang Sanzang nodded slightly, then patted Sun Wukong on the shoulder and said with great pride, "Don't be afraid, I'll back you up in the future!"
He looked Sun Wukong up and down again, and said in a deep voice, "Although you resemble a demon, I can see clearly that you are not shrouded in Yao Qi. You are a naturally born spirit, aren't you?"
"Indeed," Sun Wukong nodded in response, "I was born from the Sky-Mending Stone Empress Nuwa used to mend the sky."
"What an extraordinary background!"
Tang Sanzang burst into laughter, then strode off resolutely westward, saying as he went, "Keep up! Tell me in detail about your rampage in the Heavenly Palace!"
"You've already cultivated to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, and you can still wreak havoc in the Heavenly Palace. At that time, your master will have to show you his skills."
After speaking, Tang Sanzang seemed to be deep in thought as he looked towards the western horizon.
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's heart tightened, and he had a bad feeling.
Is this master really planning to cause trouble at Spirit Mountain?
He took a deep breath and, seeing that Tang Sanzang was still deep in thought, immediately realized that this was the best time to probe. If he asked now, his master would be caught off guard and his answer would surely be heartfelt.
So he tentatively began to speak:
"Master, what is the purpose of our journey westward?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang did not hesitate for a moment and blurted out, "I will slay the Tathagata and seize Guanyin! From now on, I will rule the Western Paradise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he glanced sideways at Sun Wukong.
He then continued walking forward, leaving behind only a cold admonition:
"If these words dare to spread, this humble monk will not let them off lightly."
Sun Wukong could only agree repeatedly from behind, but his heart was already churning with turbulent waves!
This monk is utterly heretical!
Which ordinary monk doesn't wholeheartedly yearn for Buddhism, hoping to ascend to the Pure Land and hear the true meaning of the Dharma?
But this Tang Sanzang actually dared to plot to kill the Buddha, seize the treasure, and control the Western Paradise?
Are you even still a monk?