Practicing medicine in Zhu Zi Kingdom (24)

Meanwhile, Wukong followed the Mountain God to the Mist-and-Cloud Cave on Qiyun Mountain.

The Mountain God stood outside the cave, looking left and right, but could only see a cluster of rocks and old trees; he couldn't see the Cave Abode dwelling. He asked in bewilderment, "Great Sage, this is the place, but why can't I see the Cave Abode?"

Wukong's eyes shone with Golden Light as he looked closely, but like the Mountain God, he could not see the Cave Abode.

At that moment, Ao Tu heard the commotion and came to the cave entrance. Looking at Wukong outside, he knew that Youlai Youqu to the Netherworld Realm.

At this moment, Wukong searched back and forth outside the cave, but he could neither find the cave nor see Ao Tu in front of him.

This was a spell used by Ao Tu to move the cave entrance to two thousand years ago, when Wukong was still a Shitou in the Aolai Kingdom of Eastern Continent of Victory, and therefore could not find the cave entrance.

Ao Tu didn't pay much attention to Wukong.

His plan also included Youlai Youqu to the Netherworld Realm.

He concealed an Incarnation within the Merit Golden Light, intending to use the "Youlai Youqu" method to test the waters for that opportunity in the Netherworld Realm.

Therefore, Ao Tu must keep a close eye on the situation of Youlai Youqu Qu. If the Incarnation is discovered by the Minghe, he should abandon the Incarnation and use his True Body to Youlai Youqu.

He still held a certain degree of admiration for this Little Demon.

If the Minghe doesn't discover it, it means the Minghe is nothing special, and we can simply seize the opportunity.

At that time, in the Netherworld Realm, Youlai Youqu in a daze and fell into this place.

The underworld official responsible for ferrying the person arrived as usual, but from afar he saw something emitting light. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a mass of Merit. Wait! Why would there be a mass of Merit in the wilderness of the Netherworld Realm for no reason?

The underworld official peeked out, his eyes glazed over by the Golden Light, and it took him a while to adjust before he could see clearly that there was a person in the Merit, a Demon. The underworld official dared not delay and quickly led Youlai Youqu the judge.

Seeing this large mass of Merit, the judge dared not be negligent and led the group to see Lord Yama.

Even King of Hell, the King of Hell, dared not be negligent. He first checked the Book of Life and Death, and then inquired about the Youlai Youqu.

Youlai Youqu they had already met the King of Hell, there was nothing they couldn't say. So they told the King of Hell everything they knew and the reasons behind it.

Youlai Youqu and Youqu were unaware of Ao Tu's true identity, only believing him to be the Mahamayuri Bodhisattva. Therefore, they spoke of the Mahamayuri Bodhisattva. They recounted how the Mahamayuri Bodhisattva plotted to eat people, how he intended to devour the people of an entire country, how he intended to devour half the country's people, and how he took Ao Tu as his disciple, bestowed upon him Merit Golden Light, and instructed him to become a ghost or deity under Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

King of Hell, upon hearing this, deeply regretted his actions, wondering why he had asked so many questions. He then summoned the other nine King of Hell and made them listen to the same thing as well. The other nine King of Hell, upon hearing this, couldn't help but complain inwardly, "Why is the Mahamayuri Bodhisattva making them listen to this when he wants to eat people?"

There was no other way but to pretend we didn't know Youlai Youqu the message to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was already short of people under his command, and usually kept a group of Asuras and demons. Compared with them, the Treasure Appearance with the Youlai Youqu actually more dignified and solemn. Moreover, the Bodhisattva had Merit, so he was naturally happy to accept the Bodhisattva.

As for arranging a task for a ghost or deity, that is a trivial matter. Even without the recommendation of the Mahamayuri Bodhisattva, the Merit are sufficient to arrange it.

Youlai Youqu was assigned to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as a Chief Fierce Ghost King, registered and in charge of Evil Souls and those who died from murder and fighting. He led three classes of brainless Asura, a total of forty-eight people. Although their Wisdom was questionable, they were very good at fighting, so they had some real power.

Ao Tu had been secretly observing for a long time, and seeing that the Patriarch Styx had not appeared, he felt relieved.

Minghe is known for his ruthless and direct actions. If he were to discover his Incarnation in the Underworld, he would undoubtedly go all out, following the clues to kill him directly. The fact that he hasn't made a move yet most likely means he hasn't discovered his Incarnation.

In that case, we can begin to seize those opportunities.

Ao Tu withdrew his gaze, but did not make a move immediately.

As the saying goes, two heads are better than one, so he needed another ready-made helper to accompany him on his journey and ensure its success. Meanwhile, Wukong searched for a long time on Qiyun Mountain but couldn't find the cave entrance. He wondered if the old Demon, sensing danger, had destroyed the cave, abandoned his territory, and fled elsewhere.

Otherwise, how could there not be a trace?

So he returned to Qilin Mountain and told the gods what had happened.

Upon hearing this, the gods also assumed that the old demon had escaped, and thus prepared to break through the mountain.

Wukong laughed and said, "No need for trouble, I'll let that Demon come out on its own." With that, he transformed himself into Youlai Youqu pleased. Upon seeing this, the gods immediately understood Wukong's plan and all smiled.

Wukong entered the cave from the Back Mountain. When Sai Taisui saw him, he exclaimed in surprise, "Youlai Youqu so quickly, and you've already invited people here?"

Wukong said, "They've arrived."

Sai Taisui asked, "Where?"

Wukong said, "Grandmaster didn't come with me. He said that you should first fight the Great King, and if you are no match for them, he will come to your aid!"

Sai Taisui was overjoyed upon hearing this, so he tidied himself up, led his demon horde out of the cave, faced the gods, and loudly proclaimed:

"Nezha, I wasn't afraid of you just now, it was because I hadn't eaten breakfast. Now that I've eaten, I have the power to come and take you!"

Upon hearing this, Nezha laughed and said, "Demon, you certainly know how to change your tune. You weren't saying that just now!"

Sai Taisui said, "Ha, what could a little girl like you, who hasn't even reached adulthood yet, possibly know? Is there no one else in the Heavenly Realm? Why send a child as the Vanguard?"

Enraged, Nezha drew his Demon-Slaying Sword and charged at him with his Wind -Wind Fire Wheels.

Seeing this, Sai Taisui took off his clothes and prepared to unleash his power.

Wukong transformed into his Original Form, drew his Golden Cudgel, and struck Sai Taisui with a blow that immediately knocked him off his feet and onto the ground.

Nezha drew his sword and stabbed three more times.

Wukong stopped him, saying, "Don't kill him yet! The King of Zhu Zi Kingdom is foolish and ignorant, and doesn't recognize the gods of the Heavenly Realm. Bringing this demon to the Zhu Zi Kingdom to show him to the public will make Mortal believe in and worship him."

Upon hearing this, Nezha stopped.

The gods were delighted.

Heavenly King Li, dissatisfied with the lack of merit, ordered his Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to capture all the hundreds of Little Demon from the Xiezhi Cave, pierce their Pipa Bones, and take them with them. He then met up with the Consort Jinsheng on the road and brought them to the Zhu Zi Kingdom.

The King of Zhu Zi Kingdom had never seen such a scene before. He led all his civil and military officials in a show of respect and worship, and summoned Painter from all over the city to paint his likeness so that he could offer sacrifices to him in the future.

Heavenly King Li was delighted to see this, but then he noticed that the Painter was mainly painting Wukong and Nezha, since it was the two of them who had captured the Demon, so the painting was mainly depicting the two of them Subduing Demons the demons. Heavenly King Li thought to himself that since he was leading the troops to capture the demons, he should be the one being painted, so why was it these two being painted? He was somewhat displeased, so he said that he would hold a demon-slaying ceremony to exterminate the Demon and display them to the public, thus showing off his power.

The King of Zhu Zi Kingdom was delighted to eliminate the threat completely and naturally agreed.

The gods also wanted to show off their powers, so no one objected.

On this day, High Platform was erected in the city, and Heavenly King Li presided over the execution. All the gods, Tang Sanzang and his disciples, the King of Zhu Zi Kingdom, the civil and military officials, and the people of the city watched together.

It was Wu Hour, the sun was shining brightly, and the sun was at its strongest.

Heavenly King Li ordered his execution.

Suddenly, the sky changed color; the sun, moon, Stars vanished, and the universe disappeared. Everyone was suspended in the void, with no sky above and no earth below. People were filled with fear, including Wukong, Tang Sanzang, Nezha, Heavenly King Li, the gods, the King, and the common people.

"What happened? What happened? Why is Tian'er gone?"

"The land... the land is gone too!"

"The sun has gone out, we can't see anyone!"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, where are you?"

"Guards! Guards!"

"Wukong! Wukong!"

"Elder Brother! Elder Brother!"

"Master, don't be afraid! Master, don't be afraid!"

Just then, a deep voice rang out from all directions, saying, "Sun Wukong, I have no grudge against you, yet you have gone too far, killing my grand-disciple without cause. Today I will eat you all to avenge my grand-disciple!"