Primordial Slumber: A Billion Years Asleep, Awakening to the Monkey's Apprenticeship
Chapter 17

Wukong Sees Through Buddhism's Scheme, Medicine Superior Bodhisattva, Give Your Life!

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"My lords Bodhisattva, this absolutely cannot be!"

"The Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron was a divine artifact used by the Human Emperor Yu to control the floods. Later, it suppressed the destiny of my Eastern Sea. After tens of thousands of years, it was bestowed Merit by the Heavenly Dao, becoming a supreme acquired Merit spiritual treasure!"

Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, his face suddenly changed, and his tone was filled with sorrow.

It was originally agreed that the Dragon Clan of the Eastern Sea would forge the Nine Dragon Cold Iron and gift it to Sun Wukong, thus incurring karma.

The Dragon Clan of the Western Sea would send out the Third Prince Yulong, Ao Lie, to transform into a dragon horse and carry the pilgrims to Spirit Mountain.

When the mission was accomplished, the Heavenly Dao would bestow Merit, thus reducing some of the Dragon Clan's karma.

Now, they were being asked to hand over the Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron, which made Ao Guang's heart ache as if being cut by a knife.

Ao Guang almost knelt down and begged, his voice bitter:

"My lords Bodhisattva, the Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron suppresses the destiny of the Eastern Sea. Once it leaves the Eastern Sea, the sea's eye will tremble, the Eastern Sea will be overturned, and countless sea creatures will suffer. It will even implicate the mortal realm's populace. Countless mortal kingdoms will be swallowed by the sea. The karma and karmic forces caused by this are not something my Dragon Clan can bear!"

"Heh!"

Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva sneered repeatedly, mocking him sarcastically.

"Your Dragon Clan has already fallen to this extent, what are you still afraid of karma and karmic forces?"

"Exactly, what's the big deal if a few mortal kingdoms are swallowed? How much are mortal lives worth?"

With that, Medicine King Bodhisattva took a step forward, his tone dismissive:

"Ao Guang, don't forget that the Grand Plan of Journey to the West concerns the schemes of the Saints. Do you, your Dragon Clan, dare to defy the imperial decree?"

Ao Guang felt his insides churn, wanting to rage, but in the end, he could only lower his gaze and murmur:

"This humble dragon dares not. This humble dragon obeys..."

"Hmph! That's more like it!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva said coldly:

"By the way, we two have traveled from the Western Ox Continent all the way to this Eastern Sea. Does your Dragon Clan have no token of appreciation?"

Hearing this, Ao Guang forced a smile:

"My lords Bodhisattva have worked hard. This humble dragon has prepared some jade liquid and fine wine, golden jade, sea cucumbers, and lingzhi mushrooms. I hope my lords Bodhisattva will accept them..."

As he spoke, Ao Guang took out a storage ring and handed it over.

Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva shook their heads, their gazes gloomy, saying:

"Ao Guang, are you trying to send away a beggar?"

"We want dragon meat, dragon liver, dragon marrow, and dragon whip..."

"Right! At least a hundred portions! Steamed, stir-fried, grilled, with garlic, cold salad, dipped in sauce..."

As they spoke, saliva dripped from their lips, and their eyes shone with a chilling green light!!!

Hearing this, Ao Guang's face was filled with gloom. Ever since the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan declined, both clans had become playthings for gods and buddhas.

The gods and buddhas not only enslaved the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan.

They made dragons coil around pillars as decorations!

They rode phoenixes under their crotches as mounts!

Every year, these gods and buddhas also ate dragon liver and phoenix marrow!

The Four Seas Dragon Clan had to offer tens of thousands of dragons to the Heavenly Court and Spirit Mountain every ten years for these gods and buddhas to feast upon.

"My lords Bodhisattva, the Eastern Sea has already made this year's offering... We truly have no extra dragon corpses..."

Before Ao Guang could finish speaking, Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva were furious. The cultivation of Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal erupted, and killing intent filled the air:

"Ao Guang, are you disrespecting Buddhism?"

"What, do you want to offend two of the thirty-six Bodhisattvas under Tathagata of Spirit Mountain?"

In an instant, the entire Eastern Sea was shrouded in a layer of frost.

Ao Guang couldn't help but shiver, gritted his teeth, and took out a storage ring, saying:

"My lords Bodhisattva, please calm your anger. This humble dragon dares not. Here are one hundred dragon corpses. Please accept them, my lords Bodhisattva!"

"Now that's more like it!"

Only then did the two nod with satisfaction, put away the storage ring, and transformed into a golden light, leaving across the waves.

After a long time, the Dragon Palace hall was silent.

"Hmph, despicable creatures relying on others' power!"

"This is simply bullying dragons too much!!!"

Ao Guang's face was filled with gloom. After a long while, he sighed to the sky, his eyes full of helplessness and humiliation.

At the same time, Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva had already ridden the clouds and were heading straight for Flower-Fruit Mountain.

"What a powerful demonic aura!"

Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva frowned, their brows furrowed into a single line.

Flower-Fruit Mountain stretched for hundreds of miles, with large and small peaks gathered by hundreds of thousands of demons, their demonic aura soaring into the sky!

"Brother, you hide in the clouds. I'll go see where that mischievous monkey is?"

After Medicine Superior Bodhisattva finished speaking, he transformed into a wisp of clear wind and possessed a small demon monkey.

The small demon monkey roamed the mountain for a long time before discovering Sun Wukong sitting cross-legged by the reefs near the sea, lost in thought.

The Monkey King's brow twitched slightly as he gazed at the sea in contemplation, his expression full of untamed arrogance.

"Great King, so you're here! Why are you sitting alone by the sea, looking so glum?" the small monkey asked, stepping forward with a clear voice.

Sun Wukong looked up at the sound, seeing it was a familiar small monkey from the mountain, and didn't think much of it.

"Old Sun is contemplating the great matters of monkey life. Why are you, little monkey, looking for me instead of playing with your companions?"

The small monkey possessed by Medicine Superior Bodhisattva sneered inwardly:

"Great matters of monkey life? I bet he's thinking about which female monkey he wants."

But he said solicitously:

"I've seen the Great King return to the mountain empty-handed. I thought perhaps you were lacking a suitable weapon. I heard there's a secret path under Flower-Fruit Mountain that leads to the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, where treasures are countless. If the Great King were to go himself, perhaps he could obtain a divine weapon!"

Sun Wukong was stunned when he heard this, and a sense of vigilance immediately arose.

He had read Journey to the West and knew that the trip to the Dragon Palace was nothing but a scheme.

This little monkey is suspicious!

Sun Wukong's monkey eyes flashed with golden light, and he immediately saw through the deception.

'As expected, a spy from Buddhism!'

'Damn it, how dare they scheme against Flower-Fruit Mountain!'

At that moment, Sun Wukong's ferocity erupted, his gaze darkening as he said:

"You running dog of Buddhism, get out here quickly! Stop playing your tricks!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva was greatly alarmed, not expecting Sun Wukong to be so vigilant and see through his disguise. He still feigned innocence and said:

"Great King, what are you talking about? I'm your loyal little female monkey who warms your bed!"

"Warm your ass!"

"You bald old donkey of Buddhism! Show yourself quickly!"

"Disgusting! I'm going to vomit, I'm going to vomit!"

Sun Wukong made a vomiting expression.

Hearing this, Medicine Superior Bodhisattva knew his disguise had been seen through by Sun Wukong. He directly revealed his true form, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha..."

Sun Wukong retorted, "Amitabha my ass!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva said, "This seat is from Spirit Mountain..."

Sun Wukong interrupted, "Spirit Mountain your ass!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva declared, "Presumptuous! This seat is Medicine Superior Bodhisattva, one of the thirty-six Bodhisattvas under Tathagata of Spirit Mountain..."

Sun Wukong scoffed, "Tathagata your ass! Thirty-six great sand sculptures, and you have the nerve to brag about it!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva was enraged and cursed, "Your mother's! Is your mother dead? Can't you speak properly? You have no manners at all! I'm going to kill you, kill your whole family, destroy you..."

Successfully provoking him, Sun Wukong laughed heartily and said:

"Medicine Superior Bodhisattva, you're seeking death! Old Sun will send you to see the King of Hell today!"

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva sneered, "Mischievous monkey, a mere early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, dares to be arrogant in front of this seat!"

"Today, this seat will teach you a good lesson and let you know how high the heavens are and how thick the earth is!"

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