"Something?" Marshal Tian Peng asked, confused.
As the top disciple of the Ren Sect, why would Grand Master Xuandu need to find him?
"There will be a Calamity in Buddhism in the future, and you, Marshal Tian Peng, will be a part of it," Xuandu said slowly.
"Calamity?" Marshal Tian Peng was shocked.
Although his strength was only that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he knew something about Calamities.
The Witch-Demon Calamity, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity—the outcome of any Calamity was extremely terrifying.
He was going to be a part of a Calamity?
Being caught in a Calamity likely wouldn't end well.
At this moment, what Sun Wukong had told him suddenly flashed through Marshal Tian Peng's mind.
In the future, he would become a pig demon named Zhu Bajie.
"Master, my strength is only that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. I'm completely unqualified for this," Marshal Tian Peng said, shaking his head.
"Marshal Tian Peng," Grand Master Xuandu's expression remained unchanged. "You must understand that I'm telling you this because you are my disciple. This is your destiny. Moreover, after the Calamity, you might gain something from it. That's also possible."
"After all, a Calamity is both danger and opportunity."
It was like the previous Calamities.
After the Witch-Demon Calamity, humanity rose and became the rulers of heaven and earth.
During the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, Buddhism rose.
So, what would be gained after this Calamity?
"Disciple understands," Marshal Tian Peng said in a low voice.
Since Grand Master Xuandu had said so, what else could Marshal Tian Peng say?
He had no chance to refuse.
"Master, what should this disciple do then?" Marshal Tian Peng asked.
"You don't need to do anything. When the time comes, you'll probably know," Grand Master Xuandu said meaningfully.
"Disciple understands. If Master has no other questions, this disciple will take his leave." Marshal Tian Peng nodded.
"Go."
"Yes."
Marshal Tian Peng respectfully left the residence.
"Buddhism." Grand Master Xuandu ignored the departing Marshal Tian Peng and looked in the direction of Spirit Mountain.
He was also quite displeased about this Calamity in Buddhism.
But what could be done?
This was a task assigned by his master, Saint Laozi.
"Tieguai Li." Sun Wukong greeted a certain immortal.
Tieguai Li was one of the Eight Immortals, who had cultivated from humanity to become an immortal in the past.
"Oh, it's Brother Wukong." Tieguai Li smiled brightly, holding his staff.
"Tieguai Li, I'm sorry." Sun Wukong apologized to Tieguai Li.
He had to admit that he and Tieguai Li had gotten along quite well recently.
"Sorry?" Tieguai Li was taken aback. What did Sun Wukong mean by that?
Before Tieguai Li could ask anything, a heavy sound boomed above his head. Tieguai Li felt his vision go black, and he fell unconscious, collapsing straight onto the ground.
It was clear that Sun Wukong had just struck Tieguai Li with his Golden Cudgel.
Looking at the unconscious Tieguai Li, Sun Wukong skillfully began to search him.
He found one Spiritual Treasure after another and hid them.
Ever since the incident in the Underworld, Sun Wukong had become quite adept at searching people.
After finishing, he placed Tieguai Li in a hidden spot and continued his search for more Immortals and Gods.
At this moment, Sun Wukong didn't notice that an immortal in the sky was watching him.
"So this is Sun Wukong. He's quite interesting." A woman wearing a blue gauze dress, looking playful and cute, noticed Sun Wukong below from above.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Li Jing, Stripped Bare!
Bixiao.
That was the name of this woman in the blue gauze dress.
In this era, not many people knew the name Bixiao.
Even the Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court knew her more by her divine title in the Heavenly Court, which was the Three Immortals of Sensing and Following the World.
But if Bixiao's name were placed within the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.
She would be considered one of the most famous powerhouses of the Intercepting Sect. She and her two elder sisters, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao, were known as the Three Xiaos.
It was said that they were formed from the clouds of heaven and earth.
Back then, when they used the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, they had severed the top three flowers of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect. That battle had made the Three Xiaos' names renowned far and wide.
However, after the Investiture of the Gods, many disciples of the Intercepting Sect were enfeoffed as Immortals and Gods, and the Three Xiaos were no exception.
For Haotian, disciples of the Intercepting Sect generally could not be ordered around freely. At that time, he naturally had to find his own subordinates.
Immortals and Gods like Li Jing, Nezha, and Juling Shen were the best choices.
Therefore, many disciples of the Intercepting Sect were truly idle in the Heavenly Court, with nothing to do.
One day.
Bixiao felt very bored and wandered around the Heavenly Court. To her surprise, she saw an interesting scene.
Sun Wukong was hitting the Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court one by one with a cudgel, then searching them and taking away all their treasures.
"But isn't Sun Wukong afraid of being caught by the Heavenly Court doing this?" Bixiao chuckled lightly.
Although Sun Wukong's strength was that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, the Heavenly Court's true trump cards included Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and even Quasi-Saint powerhouses.
Immortals and Gods like the Eight Immortals and Li Jing outside were merely the visible ones.
The Heavenly Court still had many true powerhouses.
However, whether the Jade Emperor could command them was a question mark.
Setting aside Bixiao, Sun Wukong was carrying out his surprise attacks very quickly.
Although Sun Wukong used his methods to make them fall into a long coma, so they wouldn't wake up quickly.
If it took too long, they would still be discovered.
When the Heavenly Court came to encircle and suppress him, Sun Wukong felt it would be better for him to return to Flower-Fruit Mountain as soon as possible.
"Eh, what's that." Sun Wukong's eyes suddenly lit up. He saw an acquaintance.
An acquaintance with whom he had a bad relationship.
Li Jing.
Back in the Hall of Lingxiao, this Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King had not given him any face.
So now, Sun Wukong didn't need to give him any face either. This Li Jing should have some treasures on him.
"Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King," Sun Wukong greeted Li Jing.
"Oh, it's Bimawen," Li Jing said, looking at Sun Wukong's appearance with disdain. "What, aren't you tending to the horses? Why are you wandering around the Heavenly Court?"
"Haha, I'm almost done with tending to the horses, so I have time to come out for a walk," Sun Wukong said with a smile.
"Oh," Li Jing said, his nostrils pointed upwards. "Bimawen, some places in the Heavenly Court are restricted areas. Don't go to the wrong place, or you won't even have the qualification to tend to horses."
"I know, I know," Sun Wukong nodded. "Eh, it's the Jade Emperor."
"Mmm, Your Majesty." Li Jing was startled and quickly turned around.
Then he looked confused because there was no one opposite him.
The so-called Jade Emperor was even more baseless.
Was Bimawen trying to trick him?
Thinking of this, Li Jing's anger slowly began to rise.
"Bimawen." Before Li Jing could vent his anger, he suddenly felt a terrifying power erupt above his head.
"Not good."
Before Li Jing could react, an absolute force erupted.