I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

The biggest beneficiary of the pilgrimage was Buddhism, but the pilgrimage was never just a matter for Buddhism alone. It involved the Three Realms and Six Paths and many forces, so there was always a struggle for power behind the scenes.

Now that the Buddha from the East is forcing Xuanzang to abandon his spiritual practice, Xuanzang is not asking the Buddha to intervene, but instead asking the Jade Emperor to uphold justice, which is itself a blow to the prestige of Buddhism.

The problem is that, from the other party's perspective, this approach can only be described as a last resort.

After all, if Tathagata were truly willing to help him, the Buddha of the East would never have appeared before him because of this matter...

"Xuanzang, if you say that, where does that leave the Great Thunderclap Temple?"

After a long while, the Buddha of the East suddenly realized what was happening and questioned him with a flushed face.

"I'll say it again, I just want to protect myself." Qin Yao wasn't a fool; he wouldn't question the Great Thunder Temple based on the topic the other party had raised. Instead, he firmly grasped the "self-preservation card" to ensure that he wasn't in a morally inferior position.

"The Jade Emperor has decreed that all of you be invited to ascend to Heaven to jointly observe the Wheel of Time. If the Wheel of Time displays the scene of Xuanzang's calamity, then please, Buddha of the East, do not force us to do this."

If the relevant images are not displayed within the Wheel of Time, the Heavenly Court will no longer intervene in this dispute.

Everything is for the sake of ensuring the continuation of the pilgrimage; your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Suddenly, a mighty voice descended from the heavens, resounding along the pilgrimage route and echoing in the ears of everyone present.

Donglai Fo's cheek twitched, and he stared intently at Qin Yao, saying, "Are you satisfied now?"

Qin Yao, however, seemed not to hear him. He simply turned to Sun Wukong and said, "Wukong, please take us to heaven."

“No problem, Master.” Sun Wukong nodded and immediately summoned his somersault cloud, beckoning everyone to come up.

In the blink of an eye.

Led by the somersault cloud, carrying the group of travelers to the west, and accompanied by a Buddha and a Bodhisattva, they quickly arrived at the Immortal Pavilion. There, they saw the Jade Emperor and all the gods standing inside. Behind them was a huge divine artifact—the Wheel of Time—carved with dragons and phoenixes and connected to a round mirror at the top.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

As the somersault cloud dissipated on the ground, Qin Yao clasped his hands together and led his disciples to pay their respects.

"Your Majesty greets you." The Buddha of the East and Guanyin followed closely behind and bowed, but did not say "pay your respects," thus showing that there was no distinction between superiors and subordinates among them.

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly: "Come in, let's take a look at this Wheel of Time together."

The immortals and gods then stepped into the gate, while the Jade Emperor led the gods in the hall to turn around and cast a beam of immortal light toward the Wheel of Time.

As the celestial light entered the mirror, a future scene appeared in the mirror according to the Jade Emperor's wishes. A giant monkey with a huge body, full of evil aura and fierce eyes was rampaging through Chang'an City, destroying countless houses along the way.

Just as he was about to rush to the palace, Erlang Shen arrived with countless heavenly soldiers and generals, only to be swiftly and decisively defeated...

Upon seeing this, everyone turned to look at Erlang Shen, whose cheeks flushed instantly, but he dared not try to save face in front of the Jade Emperor.

In the mirror image, after defeating the gods blocking its path, the giant monkey continued towards the palace. At the critical moment, Xuanzang stepped forward to try and stop the giant monkey, only to be met with a giant foot that trampled him underfoot...

The scene ended abruptly there, but everyone knew that if Xuanzang hadn't possessed any cultivation, that kick would have turned him into a pile of minced meat.

"This is the scene I saw in my dream."

In the silence, Qin Yao said in a deep voice, "Now you can understand why I insist on cultivating, right?"

"If I don't cultivate myself, and this scene becomes reality, my life and the entire pilgrimage will be in vain."

At this point, he turned to the Buddha of the East and said, "Buddha of the East, you can say I fabricated a dream, but I can't fabricate scenes in the Wheel of Time, can I? Now, do you have anything else to say?"

Buddha of the East: "..."

At this point, he had nothing more to say.

This trip can be described as a complete loss!
"Buddha of the East, please grant me some face and let this matter pass?" the Jade Emperor immediately asked.

What else could the Buddha of the East say but put his hands together, bow, and say, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Then so be it." The Jade Emperor nodded, then suddenly stared at Qin Yao: "Xuanzang, after you descend to the mortal realm, you should quickly lead your team to continue your westward journey. Don't forget that the people of the East are still hoping for your early return to Tang."

"Xuanzang obeys." Qin Yao said, bowing as he suppressed his joy.

This heated exchange finally brought him a good result.

From then on, he no longer needed to hide his cultivation; it would be understandable if he unleashed unparalleled power when facing a life-or-death crisis...

Not long after.

Qin Yao and the others, along with a Buddha and a Bodhisattva, bid farewell to the Jade Emperor. The former rode the clouds back to the mortal realm, while the latter flew together to the Western Paradise.

Midway through the journey, amidst the sea of ​​clouds, the Buddha from the East suddenly asked Guanyin, "A single hair can affect the whole body, a small change can disrupt the entire situation. Xuanzang has become a practitioner, and the remaining tribulations will most likely spiral out of control. Are you truly prepared?"

Guanyin said calmly, "Xuanzang chose this path himself, and he must bear the consequences, whether good or bad. As for me, I only need to ensure that the journey to obtain the scriptures can proceed smoothly."

"Going smoothly?" Buddha Donglai chuckled and said, "I think it's unlikely."

Guanyin slowly narrowed her eyes and said, "Buddha, do not forget what you always say: the interests of the Buddhist Kingdom are paramount!"

The Buddha from the East remained noncommittal, his body suddenly accelerating, and he vanished from Guanyin's sight...

A chill ran through Guanyin's heart, and she murmured, "Xuanzang, I hope you won't regret your perseverance today!"

world.

a few days later.

The group of master and his disciples, having embarked on their journey again, trekked through mountains and rivers and finally arrived at the gate of a majestic city. However, just as they passed through the gate, an army of armored soldiers with guns came into view and blocked their way.

"Excuse me, please make way, thank you." Sun Wukong, who was walking at the forefront with Xiao Liu Er, smiled and said to the elite soldiers in front of him.

"Do you have any treasures?" A figure who looked like a general stepped out of the army formation and asked solemnly.

Sun Wukong was stunned.

They had visited many countries and entered many imperial cities on this trip, but this was the first time they had ever seen someone demand their treasures as soon as they entered a city!

"So what if I have it, and so what if I don't?" Pigsy asked.

The general said indifferently, "Those who have treasures to offer may enter the city; those who have no treasures, please take a detour."

Sun Wukong's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile, "Yes, there are treasures, and not just one, but five in total."

"Five items?" The general's eyes lit up instantly, and he asked urgently, "Where are they? What are they?"

“We want to see your king. Only after we see the king will we present the treasure,” Sun Wukong said without hesitation.

The general paused slightly, then warned, "You'd better really have it, otherwise you'll definitely face severe punishment!"

“Yes, yes, there is.” Sun Wukong waved his hand and said, “Quickly take us to see your king.”

Hearing this, Qin Yao's lips curled into a slight smile. The five of them on this trip truly possessed five treasures!

Lean less.

The general personally led the way, and the master and his disciples drove straight into the palace.

Inside the Imperial Palace, the Emperor and Empress, who had been frowning with worry, were overjoyed to hear that someone had presented them with five treasures. They immediately ordered that the Emperor be summoned.

As the group slowly entered the palace, the king, who was over fifty years old, suddenly stood up and asked expectantly, "Gentlemen, where are your treasures?"

Sun Wukong raised his hand and pointed back at himself from Qin Yao, saying with a smile, "The five of us are the treasure."

The king's face stiffened: "Are you here to mock me?"

Qin Yao stepped forward and said, "Of course not! If I'm not mistaken, His Majesty the King must be facing some difficulties, right? The five of us have come to help you solve your problems, so how can we not be considered treasures?"

The king scrutinized him and asked, "What abilities do you possess that allow you to make such boastful claims?"

Qin Yao smiled and pointed to his disciples: "This is Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the King of All Demons."

This is the former Marshal Tianpeng, Zhu Bajie, who has been reincarnated and is now cultivating.

As for this one, he was the former General of the Curtain-Raising Army, with connections reaching the highest levels.

With the help of the three of them, even the most difficult problems can be solved appropriately.

As he introduced them, the king's gaze swept over the three demons in turn, while the three demons silently straightened their chests, their faces full of pride.

The king let out a soft breath and turned to look at Qin Yao: "Master, you are right. I do indeed have a problem!"

Qin Yao knew what his difficulties were, but for now he could only pretend not to know and asked softly, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

The king said with a bitter expression, "A few years ago, three beast spirits came to my country of Gaochang and told me that as long as I used the power of the whole country to worship them, they could ensure that my country of Gaochang would have good weather and abundant harvests."

At that time, my kingdom of Gaochang was peaceful and prosperous, so I refused them. But I never expected that after the refusal, my country would be hit by a locust plague, and all the crops would be devoured.

Then came a series of disasters, including strong winds, torrential rains, and earthquakes. In desperation, I had no choice but to beg the three beast spirits to come and worship them, and only then did the disaster come to an end.

But unexpectedly, their so-called offerings were not just about food and drink, but also about entertainment, and the demand for treasures was made during these entertainments.

Tomorrow is the Great Roc Spirit's birthday, and we still haven't chosen a safe treasure, so... to be honest, I'm almost exhausted from worrying about it.

"What a vicious act! What an ugly way to eat! Who gave them the audacity to be so arrogant?" Sun Wukong was furious and silently clenched his fists.

The king shook his head and said, "I don't know their identities or backgrounds, but the three of them alone are enough to force our Gaochang Kingdom to submit."

Without hesitation, Sun Wukong said, "Take us to them now, and I'll help you get rid of these three demons!"

"No."

The king resolutely said, "It is not that I underestimate you, but as king, I cannot gamble the lives of my people on whether you will win. After all, if we lose, countless people will suffer."

Qin Yao said, "Then let's do it this way. Tomorrow, you will take us to see him under the pretext of presenting the treasure."

We will find a way to challenge them. If they accept the challenge and we win, then we will all be happy.

If we lose, you'll have an explanation later.

The king pondered for a moment and said, "It's feasible, but we still need a genuine treasure as a foundation to better explain things in the future."

Sun Wukong angrily retorted, "What do you mean? You don't believe we can win?"

The king waved his hand repeatedly: "It's just an extra layer of security."

Qin Yao pushed out the Six-Eared Macaque and laughed, "He is the Six-Eared Macaque among the Four Chaotic Monkeys. He is good at listening, can understand reason, knows the past and the future, and understands all things. Wouldn't you consider him a treasure?"

The king stared intently at the little monkey, and asked hesitantly, "Is this true?"

Without hesitation, the Six-Eared Macaque said, "You are sixty-two years old today, and have been married three times and fathered nineteen children. However, since your fall from your horse a few years ago, your health has deteriorated, and you haven't had sexual relations for at least three years..."

The king, far from being surprised, was delighted and interrupted, saying, "It truly is a treasure!"

An investigation can uncover details about his wife and children, but the fact that he hasn't had sexual relations for three years is something no outsider could possibly know.

Therefore, it can only mean that this monkey truly possesses the supernatural power to know the past and the future and to understand all things!
"Then it's settled?" Qin Yao said with a smile.

The king nodded repeatedly and bowed, saying, "I have another request, which I hope you will grant."

"Your Majesty, please speak," Qin Yao said.

"If you are no match for those three demons, do not provoke them further, lest they retaliate against us in Gaochang," the king said.

“Alright.” Qin Yao readily agreed, then added, “As for now, please exchange official documents with us, Your Majesty, so as not to forget later…”

at the same time.

Gaochang Kingdom, Qianshou Palace.

The three demon kings, the Roc, the Lion, and the Elephant, drank and made merry surrounded by a group of beauties, their lewd laughter never ceasing.

Suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky and appeared in front of the main hall, immediately attracting the attention of the three demons.

"Golden-Winged Roc, do you recognize who I am?"

Within the golden light, a middle-aged man wearing a golden crown, with a full head of yellow hair and long, yellow eyebrows that droop from his brows to his chin, slowly walked out and asked with his head held high.

“It’s you, Yellow-Eyebrowed Boy under the Buddha of the East.” The Golden-Winged Roc pushed away the beautiful woman clinging to him and stared at the newcomer.

"In the Western Paradise, I am Yellow-Eyebrowed Boy, but after leaving the Western Paradise, I am Yellow-Eyebrowed Ancestor!" the man said with a slight smile.

"Yellow-Eyebrowed Boy and Yellow-Eyebrowed Ancestor, they make no difference to me." The Roc waved its hand and said, "Speak plainly, why have you come?"

"I'm here to save you," said the Yellow-Eyebrowed Ancestor solemnly.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."

The three demons exchanged glances, then burst into laughter in unison, with the Roc Demon's laughter being the loudest.

Despite the mockery, the Yellow-Eyebrowed Ancestor remained calm, waiting patiently until they had finished laughing before asking, "Was it very funny?"

“Of course it’s funny.” The Roc suddenly stood up and said, “Given my relationship with the Heavenly Court, do I need you to come to my rescue?”

"No matter how good your relationship with the Heavenly Court is, there are still people you can't afford to offend, such as Sun Wukong."

The Yellow-Eyebrowed Ancestor said calmly, "Do you know that Sun Wukong has already escorted Tang Xuanzang into Gaochang Kingdom, and is probably plotting how to deal with you right now?"

The Great Roc's expression changed drastically: "Ancestor Yellow Eyebrows, is this true?!" (End of Chapter)