Chapter Eleven: Bowing Before the Demon

That was also why the Buddhist Sect was established later on.

There were reasons for all of it.

On one hand, Jieyin and Zhunti had sworn oaths when they became Saints, and they needed to fulfill those oaths bit by bit.

On the other hand, even Saints pursued the Merit and Destiny of Heaven and Earth.

Otherwise, why would the Battle of the Gods have happened back then?

The Chan Sect, Ren Sect, and Interception Sect all had their own pursuits.

"With Buddha in your heart, demons are Buddha. Without Buddha in your heart, even Buddha is merely a demon." Ksitigarbha muttered to himself, his eyes flickering with light.

Gradually, that light grew more and more resolute.

Ksitigarbha had known some of these things originally, but no one had been able to remind him.

Now, Wu Feng had unveiled the truth before Ksitigarbha's eyes, making him understand that the Buddhist Sect was not him, and that he had not stationed himself in hell for the sake of the Buddhist Sect.

Rather, he had done it for Buddha.

A moment later.

Ksitigarbha slowly came back to his senses. He respectfully bowed to Wu Feng. "Thank you, Senior."

"No need to thank me. You can take a look around my General Store. Perhaps there's something you need inside." Wu Feng revealed a faint smile.

After offering Ksitigarbha this guidance, Wu Feng naturally intended for him to spend a good amount.

Letting him leave empty-handed would not fit Wu Feng's original plan.

"Something I want." Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva froze for a moment, then swept his gaze over the cabinets before him. They were filled with all kinds of things.

There were spirit treasures, Pills, and books.

But Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva still could not tell what these things were really like.

That was because all these items radiating spiritual light were shrouded in a strange power.

Only after spending Exchange Points would the treasures emit their true radiance.

After walking past several cabinets, Ksitigarbha stopped before a book because he saw that its title was Seeking Demon.

Seeking Demon.

It was somewhat similar to the thoughts in his heart at present.

"I..." With a trace of yearning, Ksitigarbha placed his hand on the book.

"..." Very soon, Ksitigarbha was left embarrassed because he could not pick up the book from the cabinet.

"Ksitigarbha, if you want to pick up something from the cabinet, you need to spend Exchange Points. Ten Exchange Points will be enough." Wu Feng smiled. "As for Exchange Points, you can trade your cultivation methods and treasures to me to obtain them."

"Oh, so that's how it works." Ksitigarbha suddenly understood.

Soon, Ksitigarbha gathered ten points and opened the book Seeking Demon.

He had only read a few pages and just immersed himself in the story when the book vanished before his eyes and returned to the cabinet.

"This..." Ksitigarbha was somewhat bewildered.

"That was only a trial reading. If you want to continue reading, you'll need more points." Wu Feng revealed a smile like that of the Big Bad Wolf.

"Okay..." Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded.

Compared to Sun Wukong, Ksitigarbha was also somewhat poor, but he had more ways to obtain Exchange Points.

After all, he knew far more cultivation methods than Sun Wukong.

He also had quite a few spirit treasures.

In any case, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was still a powerhouse at the Quasi-Saint level.

In the end, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva exchanged the treasures and cultivation methods in his possession for a full two thousand points. That was a huge number.

Immediately afterward, Ksitigarbha picked up Seeking Demon once again and began reading.

He had a feeling that this book would help him understand his own path more clearly.

Meanwhile.

Taibai Jinxing arrived at Flower-Fruit Mountain.

"Old Daoist, who are you? This is where the Great King resides." A monkey stopped Taibai Jinxing.

"I am Taibai Jinxing of the Heavenly Court. I have come specifically to request an audience with your Great King." Taibai Jinxing hurriedly explained.

He had come to offer amnesty this time, so naturally, he could not let Sun Wukong form any bad impression of him.

"The Heavenly Court." A trace of awe appeared in the monkey's eyes.

To these demons, the Heavenly Court had always been an unattainable existence.

"I understand. Old Daoist, wait here for a moment. I'll go request an audience with the Great King right now." The monkey spoke.

"Good, good. I'll wait here." Taibai Jinxing smiled.

Inside Water Curtain Cave.

"Great King! Great King! This is bad! Someone from the Heavenly Court has come!" a monkey shouted loudly.

"Someone from the Heavenly Court is here?" Sun Wukong sat in a stone chair, eating a banana, his eyes gleaming.

Not long ago, he remembered that there had been a similar scene in Journey to the West.

"That person from the Heavenly Court—is he called Taibai Jinxing?" Sun Wukong asked.

"Huh? Great King, how did you know?" The monkey froze for a moment. "That old Daoist is indeed called Taibai Jinxing."

"Mm. Have Taibai Jinxing wait outside for a while. I have something to take care of first." Sun Wukong gave his orders.

"Yes, Great King. I'll tell that old Daoist right away." The monkey nodded.

And so, Taibai Jinxing waited outside for quite a while before finally being brought to where Sun Wukong was.

"Sun Wukong, I am Taibai Jinxing of the Heavenly Court. Under the Jade Emperor's orders, I have come to invite you to take an official position in the Heavenly Court." Taibai Jinxing hurriedly spoke.

"An official position in the Heavenly Court? What kind of official?" Sun Wukong asked with interest.

Sun Wukong had known long ago what kind of official he would become.

Rather than an official, it would be more accurate to call it a minor clerk.

Under normal circumstances, Sun Wukong would not have bothered wasting words. He would have directly driven Taibai Jinxing out. Making him a minor clerk was an insult.

But Sun Wukong had other plans now.

If he wanted to read books at the shopkeeper's place, he needed Exchange Points.

Heavenly Treasures were the most direct source of Exchange Points.

The Heavenly Court had many treasures. That was Sun Wukong's objective.

Chapter Eleven: Bowing Before the Demon

"What kind of official?"

Taibai Jinxing revealed a slightly awkward expression.

That was because the position the Jade Emperor had given Sun Wukong was truly very, very minor.

But it was the Jade Emperor's order, and Taibai Jinxing had no way to refuse. Otherwise, he would be punished as well.

"Sun Wukong, that official will oversee many living beings, and his authority is quite great." Taibai Jinxing explained.

"Oversee many living beings?" Sun Wukong laughed.

This Taibai Jinxing was quite good at explaining things.

Bimawen indeed oversaw many horses, and horses were living beings.

That statement was not wrong.

But anyone who did not know the truth could easily be led astray by Taibai Jinxing and think that the position was impressive.

"Mm, this position seems pretty good." Sun Wukong did not expose the matter and simply said, "When are we heading to the Heavenly Court?"

"Sun Wukong, you agreed?" Taibai Jinxing was stunned.

He had not expected to succeed so quickly. He still had many things he had not even said.

"Of course. Unless you want me to refuse?" Sun Wukong frowned.

"No, no, no. Great King, what are you saying? I'm simply delighted and surprised." Taibai Jinxing hurriedly said, "If it's possible, we can set out right now."

"No problem. I'll make arrangements for my little ones, then I'll go with you to the Heavenly Court." Sun Wukong nodded.

At this moment, Sun Wukong was eager to head to the Heavenly Court and thoroughly strip it bare.

In any case, the things inside were definitely better than those in the Netherworld, right?

Just then.

A shocking burst of Demonic Energy erupted from somewhere on Flower-Fruit Mountain.

That Demonic Energy was terrifying beyond words.