Simultaneous travel: I am proving the great way in the heavens.

Chapter 592 The True Climax: The Human-Demon Calamity! Luo Fu's Plans!
Don't be fooled by the fact that this catastrophe involving both humans and demons has swept across the entire Xiniu Hezhou.

But in reality, this was just the beginning; the real climax hadn't even arrived yet.

Putting aside other matters, those powerful figures have yet to even enter the fray.

Whether on the human side or the demon side, the truly powerful figures are all testing each other.

These powerful beings, who have been imprisoned in the depths of hell for countless years, are unaware of the current state of development of the great powers in the Three Realms.

The human cultivators were clearly unaware of the true strength of this suddenly appearing Lion Camel Demon Kingdom.

Truly high-level battles escalate through repeated probing after initial close combat, culminating in a decisive, high-intensity fight that ends in the complete defeat of one side.

Compared to calamities like the Journey to the West, these kinds of great battles are actually more familiar and easier for the gods, Buddhas, and immortals of the Three Realms to handle.

After all, previous calamities had almost all taken place in this manner.

From the initial tribulation of the Dragon and Han dynasties to the tribulation of the Dao and the Demon, the tribulation of the Witch and the Demon, the Battle of the Deer, and the tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, all of these are examples of this.

The tribulations of the Journey to the West are the true anomalies.

However, this is not surprising, as the Journey to the West tribulation occurred at a crucial juncture when the world was heading towards the end of the Dharma era.

The appearance of Luofu reversed the general trend of the Heavenly Dao, and naturally brought a familiar great calamity to the great powers of the Three Realms.

Compared to the initial outbreak, the conflict gradually escalated, with both humans and demons vying for power, and every move, whether advancing or retreating, was a catastrophe decided by a major battle.

When the pilgrimage team arrived at Lingyun Ferry, things became surprisingly calm.

Finally, on Mount Ling in the Western Paradise, he obtained the Mahayana Tripitaka, which he had been dreaming of for more than ten years.

Having attained the status of the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, Tang Sanzang, eager to travel with his three disciples and his mount, the White Dragon Horse, who was bestowed the title of Bodhisattva of the Eight Heavenly Dragons, rode on a cloud and headed straight for the Great Tang Dynasty in the Eastern Land of Jambudvipa.

However, in Xiniu Hezhou, it was a time of great war between humans and demons, and the air was thick with the aura of calamity.

As the pilgrimage team flew over the Flaming Mountains, a gust of demonic wind shot straight into the sky.

Caught off guard, the pilgrimage team was suddenly blown off course by this strange wind.

The moment it landed, a group of monsters attacked it.

Although one has attained enlightenment, status and strength are two different things.

At the very least, the current Tang Sanzang, the Buddha of Sandalwood Merit, is still the monk who needs the protection of his disciples; at most, he is a monk who has attained a certain level of enlightenment.

Seeing such a large group of monsters attacking them.

Tang Sanzang, his face turning pale with fright, hurriedly said, "Wukong, save the scriptures first."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately sprang to attention and looked in the direction of the salute.

All thirty-five volumes, totaling 15,144 scrolls, of the Mahayana Tripitaka were in the luggage.

Because of falling from the clouds.

The luggage was scattered, seemingly about to be defiled by these monsters of unknown origin.

Tang Sanzang was not only anxious, but he even disregarded his own safety.

"Brother Monkey, quickly save the scriptures! We'll protect Master!" Pigsy, unusually courageous, brandished his rake and stood protectively to Tang Sanzang's left.

Sha Wujing, with perfect understanding, stood guard on the right front.

Even the white dragon horse, Tang Sanzang's mount, manifested in human form at this moment and stood behind him.

Sun Wukong was relieved and went straight to his luggage, carrying the entire Mahayana Buddhist scripture on his back.

Before Sun Wukong could deal with these monsters, they captured Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the White Dragon Horse one by one, and even Tang Sanzang was caught red-handed.

With the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures on his back, Sun Wukong dared not risk his life at this moment.

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He said, "Master, junior brother, I, Old Sun, will send the scriptures away first, and then I'll come to rescue you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Wukong somersaulted and flew away.

The speed of the Somersault Cloud was clearly beyond what these monsters could match.

Gazing in the direction where the shadows had vanished in an instant, the monsters jumped up and down for a moment before carrying Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the White Dragon Horse towards their encampment.

They fled all the way to the Kingdom of Women.

Sun Wukong, who was planning to temporarily leave the scriptures in the Women's Kingdom, suddenly realized something.

Xiniu Hezhou has become a battlefield for a war between humans and demons.

Countless cultivators from both the human and demon races joined the two sides, engaging in a fierce and chaotic battle on this vast and boundless land.

According to the human cultivators stationed in the Women's Kingdom, Sun Wukong even found out that the demon king who led the army in the opposing demon camp was a powerful king from Bazhou.

When Sun Wukong first heard the name of the King of Bazhou, he was stunned for a moment, but he quickly realized what it meant.

The one who kidnapped his master was actually a tiger.

A one-year-old tiger is called a cub, a tiger under six years old is called a big cat, and a tiger under twelve years old is called a spotted tiger.

Those aged twelve to eighteen are called "Big Insects," those under twenty are called "White-browed," those under thirty are called "Mountain Lords," and those over thirty are called "Mysterious Altars." After the Mysterious Altars comes the Opening Wall, and after the Opening Walls comes the Hegemony.

Bazhou is only one level away from the White Tiger, one of the Four Divine Beasts, from reaching the Wuqian realm.

Such a tiger becoming a spirit was something Sun Wukong had never heard of before.

Especially now, amidst the chaos of war, the battles between humans and demons are escalating.

Heaven knows where Tang Sanzang and his companions will be taken by those monsters now.
Unexpectedly, on their way back from the pilgrimage, they encountered such a fierce battle.

Sun Wukong was truly flustered.

Even if he were asked for help now, he wouldn't know where to go.

Heaven?

In this great battle between humans and demons, there were celestial gods and earth deities from the Heavenly Court everywhere. In such a great battle, Sun Wukong knew that even if he went to their door to beg, they would not put down their important matters to help him save Tang Sanzang.

Having just returned from the pilgrimage to the Western Paradise, we can't very well go back to the Western Paradise now, can we?
Just as Sun Wukong was feeling dejected and lost in thought at his residence in the Women's Kingdom, not knowing what to do...

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind Sun Wukong.

"Goku."

This ethereal voice, seemingly coming from beyond the heavens, sent a shiver down Sun Wukong's spine.

His eyes welled up with tears of emotion.

He turned around abruptly and looked behind him.

When that familiar figure came into view, Sun Wukong rushed over in three steps, and knelt down on the ground with a thud when he was still several meters away from the figure.

"This unworthy disciple, Sun Wukong, pays his respects to his revered master." Sun Wukong had two masters. One was Tang Sanzang, whom he had protected for over ten years on his journey to the Western Paradise to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures. However, Tang Sanzang had already been captured and was obviously not behind Sun Wukong.

Therefore, the only one who could prevent Sun Wukong from losing his composure like this was Bodhi Patriarch of the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars on Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

That's right.

The person who inexplicably appeared behind Sun Wukong was none other than his mentor.

“I have come here to guide you through your confusion.” Patriarch Bodhi stroked his beard and smiled, saying, “If you wish to save Tang Sanzang, you should go to the Real Wonderful Dharma Heaven and seek an audience with the Real Buddha. Before he attained enlightenment, I had the kindness of guiding him. If you report back to your master, he will naturally help you.”

"Disciple..." Sun Wukong had just opened his mouth when Bodhi Patriarch in front of him vanished without a trace in an instant, like a mirage or a dream.

It was as if it had never existed.

"Master, Master!" Sun Wukong called out anxiously.

In the blink of an eye, Bodhi Patriarch disappeared without a trace.

Sun Wukong immediately jumped up and down in a panic.

However, no matter how he called out, Bodhi Patriarch never appeared again. Sun Wukong had not forgotten that his most urgent task was to call for reinforcements to save his master, Tang Sanzang.

That's when humans and transvestites are at war.

Pigsy, Sandy, and the White Dragon were alright, since none of them were human. But Tang Sanzang was different.

If he falls into the hands of the demons, who knows what they might do? What if they kill Tang Sanzang first? Then Sun Wukong will have nowhere to cry.

As for his mentor, Patriarch Bodhi, since he was able to meet the Patriarch this time, it means that the Patriarch is definitely paying attention to him, and there will surely be another opportunity to meet him in the future.

Having entrusted the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures to the Women's Kingdom, Sun Wukong gazed westward. With a somersault, he headed towards the Ruzhen Temple.

In the blink of an eye, they traversed thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

When Sun Wukong arrived at the gate of Ruzhen Temple again, he was completely stunned.

Indeed, the original Ruzhen Temple has completely disappeared without a trace. Looking around at the surrounding mountains and peaks, it's as if that Buddhist temple had never existed.

Blinking, Sun Wukong thought there was some kind of illusion around him.

After all, it was during a great war between humans and demons, and Ruzhen Temple happened to be located in the heart of the demon territory, so it was only natural for it to temporarily avoid the brunt of the conflict.

Even with keen eyesight, no trace of the hidden Ruzhen Temple could be found.

Everything is perfectly natural.

Somewhat anxious, Sun Wukong searched the surrounding area for over an hour before finally discovering in despair that Ruzhen Temple had truly vanished.

He recalled the instructions given by the Bodhi Patriarch.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Sun Wukong, and he realized what was happening.

The Bodhi Patriarch told him that the place he was to go to was not Ruzhen Temple, but the Ruzhen Wonderful Dharma Heaven of the Middle Vehicle Buddha.

But where exactly is this True and Wonderful Dharma Heaven? No one knows for sure.

What should Sun Wukong do when faced with a problem he can't solve? Of course, he should go to Guanyin Bodhisattva.

When dealing with the One-Horned Rhinoceros King, the True Buddha came together with the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Guanyin riding a dragon.

This means that Guanyin Bodhisattva must know how to get to the Real Dharma Heaven.

However, this time Sun Wukong was disappointed.

When he rushed to the South China Sea again and sought refuge under the Bodhisattva Guanyin.

Before they could even enter the Purple Bamboo Forest, they were stopped outside the Taoist temple by the Black Bear Spirit.

After circling around several times, Sun Wukong was blocked by the Black Bear Demon. He said impatiently, "You black rascal, don't stop me, I want to see the Bodhisattva."

The black bear spirit sneered and said, "You impudent monkey, the Bodhisattva said that you and your disciples have already obtained the true scriptures and your merits are complete. The tribulations you are facing now are not a test for obtaining the scriptures. You should find a solution on your own and not rely on the help of others for everything."

Sun Wukong was taken aback and said, "I, Old Sun, want to know how to see the True Buddha. I don't have time to joke around with you, you black rascal. Get out of my way!"

Previously, the Black Bear Spirit was tricked by Sun Wukong and became a prisoner in Lion Camel Ridge. If it weren't for the help of the Sixth Prince, who allowed him to escape from Lion Camel Ridge in advance, he would probably still be imprisoned and would not have been able to escape this war between humans and demons.

How could the Black Bear Spirit possibly let go of such old grudges so easily?

However, the Black Bear Spirit still remembered the task given by Guanyin Bodhisattva. He looked at Sun Wukong with a cold smile and said, "The True Wonderful Dharma Heaven is not in the Three Realms. Even if you beg the Bodhisattva, she will be helpless."

Sun Wukong was now completely panicked.

Just as he was getting impatient and about to force his way in, the Black Bear Spirit's confident and assured demeanor stirred something within him.

"Since you know that the True Dharma Heaven is not within the Three Realms, do you perhaps know how to find the True Buddha's sacred site?"

With a cold snort, the black bear spirit said, "Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you, you impudent monkey."

Sun Wukong quickly chimed in with a smile, saying, "Although I, Old Sun, don't know why you hold such a grudge against me, don't forget that if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have achieved your current success. You're like a newlywed who's been abandoned after the matchmaker has been thrown over the wall!"

The black bear spirit was immediately enraged.

Undeniably, his ability to become a guardian deity under Guanyin Bodhisattva was indeed closely related to the pilgrimage team.

But after that, he helped Sun Wukong a lot. In fact, Sun Wukong even betrayed him once. If it weren't for good luck, he would have been caught up in this terrifying war between humans and demons.

No matter how you look at it, he has already repaid enough for the karma he incurred back then, even if he owed the pilgrimage team something.

Sun Wukong's shamelessness in using the past to seek repayment was something the Black Bear Spirit could no longer tolerate.

"You impudent monkey, you really don't know what's good for you. You're still bringing up the past. I was able to become a disciple of the Bodhisattva because of the Bodhisattva's grace. Even if I owe you some favors, I have already repaid them long ago."

Sun Wukong hadn't expected the Black Bear Spirit to be so difficult to talk to.

When he needs something from someone, Sun Wukong is quick to act and readily accepts it.

His expression changed, and his tone became ingratiating. Sun Wukong said with a smile, "Then you should help me out this time. Consider it a favor I owe you."

His expression softened slightly, and the black bear spirit said, "The Bodhisattva said that you and the Buddha Ruzhen share some kinship. If you wish to seek the wondrous Dharma Heaven of Ruzhen, you still need to rely on this kinship!"

These are clearly the words that Patriarch Bodhi had previously pointed out.

Sun Wukong certainly knew.

But he didn't know how to use this so-called friendship with his fellow disciples to ask to see the true Buddha.

But this time, even the Black Bear Spirit couldn't give a clear answer.

When Sun Wukong wanted to see Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Black Bear Spirit, the mountain guardian deity, was extremely dutiful and didn't give him any chance at all.

As for forcibly breaking in, while the Black Bear Spirit was certainly no match for Sun Wukong, he wasn't necessarily much weaker. In a real fight, Sun Wukong would definitely not be able to defeat him in a short time.

After a stalemate lasting about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Black Bear Spirit said, "You impudent monkey, you'd better not make things difficult for me here. If we don't find a way to see the True Buddha soon, I'm afraid that all the bones of the Sandalwood Merit Buddha will be used by those monsters to make soup."

(End of this chapter)