Approaching the South Heavenly Gate Again

"Master, that's how it happened!" Guanyin said, lowering her head in a most subservient manner.

When she was at sea, Chen Tong's strike had sent her flying directly from the South Sea to the Spiritual Mountain. If Tathagata hadn't discovered her in time, she probably would have flown right out of the Spiritual Mountain. Even now, she still felt a lingering fear.

"Golden Cicada!" Tathagata opened his golden eyes, his deep voice exuding an irresistible majesty.

"I have heard what Guanyin has said. Although there is a connection between us, the fault is not yours. Since you cannot enter the mortal world, go down to the mortal realm with your cultivation! I hope you will enlighten all beings and not disappoint my expectations. When your merits are complete, I will naturally allow you to return."

As Tathagata spoke, a golden light shot into Golden Cicada's body. Instantly, all his serious injuries vanished, as if he had been reborn.

"Amitabha!" Golden Cicada clasped his hands together. "Thank you, Buddha." He then kowtowed deeply.

"Go!" Tathagata waved his hand, and Golden Cicada disappeared from the front of the hall.

"What about that monkey head now?" Tathagata asked.

Guanyin paused, then replied, "Reporting to Master, that monkey has fled to the Fire Cloud Cave. Marshal Tian Peng is also there, under the protection of the Three Sovereigns, so we can do nothing. Now, only General Juanlian remains. Within three quarters of an hour, he will be sent down to the mortal realm."

"Alas, the Journey to the West plan is missing three members. This last one cannot have any more problems." Tathagata's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Bodhisattva Guanyin, you must oversee this matter from start to finish to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

Guanyin hesitated, as if she had something to say, but seeing Tathagata's solemn expression, she still agreed, "Yes, your disciple respectfully obeys Master's command."

Tathagata waved his golden hand, and three beams of golden light entered Guanyin's body. "I bestow upon you three Sacred Laws, allowing you to be unharmed when facing enemies, unbreakable when facing spells, and able to respond to any situation."

Guanyin rejoiced and quickly bowed subserviently, "Thank you, Master."

"Go!"

Guanyin also disappeared from the front of the hall. Tathagata's expression darkened. "Ah Nan! Ah You!"

Two monks with bare shoulders, large round ears, and a murky aura responded, "Buddha."

"I permit the two of you to bring the Eighteen Arhats and the Four Great Vajras to ambush outside the South Heavenly Gate. If any changes occur, capture him. Remember, do not let him encounter water."

"Yes, your disciples respectfully obey the decree."

The sky was blue, the birds were flying, and only I, Chen Tong, was free and at ease. On an island in the East Sea, inside a giant, luminous stone, Chen Tong lay on his back, a blade of grass in his mouth, basking in the sun and flipping through his diary.

He had already written quite a bit in his diary and received many rewards. However, what depressed him was that these rewards were all for eating or drinking, or else some useless daily necessities. Not a single decent item.

It seemed he still had to do missions. Only by doing missions could he get good rewards. But what was going on with Sun Wukong? Logically, he should have already resolved the crisis, so why did it still show as an incomplete mission?

If the mission wasn't complete, the System couldn't give him the next one. If it didn't give him a mission, he wouldn't get rewards. If he didn't get rewards, his strength wouldn't improve.

Chen Tong let out a wry smile. "System, at least give me a clear path!"

[Beep, congratulations to the host for triggering the hidden mission: Save General Juanlian]

Chen Tong was stunned, then immediately sat up. He closed the notebook and tossed it back into his sea of consciousness.

"Finally, a mission has arrived! Save General Juanlian..." Chen Tong stroked his chin, lost in thought.

That kid Juanlian was banished to the mortal realm for shattering Queen Mother's Glazed Lamp, and this was also part of Tathagata's plan. Hmph, as long as I, Chen Tong, am here, the old fox's plan will never succeed.

With that thought, he flew towards the South Heavenly Gate. He now had the strength of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. As long as he acted with lightning speed, he could save him. However, saving him was not difficult; how to settle him had become a huge problem.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, wisps of immortal mist permeated the air, like a dream. A team of over a dozen heavenly soldiers, holding long spears, escorted a burly general in black armor. Standing before him were three heavenly generals with fierce eyes. One of them was the guardian of the South Heavenly Gate, King Guangmu.

King Guangmu had a red face and gray beard, a large nose, and a crooked mouth, with a look of suffering. He held a magical artifact in both hands, a silver light dual-ended spear, and stared expressionlessly at General Juanlian.

"Alas, Juanlian, we have served together for many years. I hope you take care on your journey to the mortal realm."

Juanlian glanced at him, then continued to walk forward. Although he remained silent, his face was full of sorrow and deep helplessness!

At this moment, a sudden blue light, like a falling meteor, shot directly towards Juanlian's side! With a rumbling sound, it sent dozens of heavenly soldiers flying.

Chen Tong appeared beside Juanlian, grabbed his hand, and said, "Let's go!"

Juanlian looked at the appearing Chen Tong in astonishment. He was not unfamiliar with this person. "It's you?"

"Now is not the time to talk, hurry up and go," Chen Tong urged him.

"Hahaha!" Juanlian let out a laugh for some reason! Go? Hmph, if I capture you, perhaps the Jade Emperor will forgive my sins. Why should I go?"

Chen Tong: "..."

Before he could recover from his shock, Juanlian's attacking airflow struck him! Chen Tong dodged to the side, narrowly retreating dozens of steps, watching his opponent calmly and elegantly.

This scene caught everyone off guard. King Guangmu and the other gods rushed to Juanlian's side almost instantly, staring at the figure in front of them.

"King Guangmu, this is a major criminal of the Heavenly Court, the person the Jade Emperor wants, right before us. What are you waiting for? Let's go together and capture him."

"Wait!"

King Guangmu stopped General Juanlian, who was about to step forward. "This person is full of mystery, and the Jade Emperor has already given clear instructions: do not act rashly when dealing with him."

King Guangmu clearly remembered the opponent's previous strike. If Grand Supreme Elder Ancestor hadn't intervened at the last moment, they, the Four Heavenly Kings, would have long since been annihilated. He still couldn't shake off the terrifying power even now.

Chen Tong watched them quietly, feeling extremely frustrated. He was both angry and hateful at Juanlian's bizarre change of heart. If it weren't for the mission, he would have just left.

"Why do you trespass upon my South Heavenly Gate? What business do you have?" King Guangmu's voice was arrogant, but his hands trembled involuntarily, betraying the fear in his soul.

Chen Tong naturally sensed all of this and sneered inwardly, too lazy to even look at him!

"Hmph, if you are smart, hand Juanlian over to me. Otherwise, I don't mind giving you another taste of an extraterrestrial journey."

King Guangmu's body trembled more and more intensely. He naturally understood Chen Tong's words and did not doubt Chen Tong's strength at all. He glanced at Juanlian, wondering when this guy had gotten acquainted with this malevolent god.

"Your... Your Excellency, you may not know, but Juanlian shattered Queen Mother Niangniang's Glazed Lamp and has committed a grave offense. Forgive me... I cannot obey."