Rewriting the Gods

boom!
Two dazzling golden lights shook the heavens and the earth. As the golden light swept across, the thirty-three heavens of the Heavenly Court trembled incessantly, and the Yellow Springs of the Underworld shook violently. In an instant, the entire Three Realms were in an uproar.

In an instant, countless wills revived, and towering gazes fell upon the location of the golden light.

However, although the golden light was powerful, it was only a fleeting moment, disappearing without a trace after just a brief appearance.

A series of imposing gazes searched the area where the golden light had risen, but found nothing, as if the golden light had never appeared at all.

"You've hidden it quite well!"

In the heart of Zhonghuang Mountain, Jiang Haofeng stood atop a cloud, gazing calmly into the distance.

The moment the golden light appeared, Jiang Haofeng did not hesitate at all and immediately left the seclusion.

Even so, the source of the golden light could not be detected.

It can only pinpoint a general territory, but not its exact boundaries.

It seems that the guide concealed Sun Wukong's heavenly secrets, fearing that he would discover them.

Thinking of this, Jiang Haofeng couldn't help but chuckle. He remembered that in the original timeline, the birth of the monkey was not concealed at all. The brilliant golden light shone on the three realms, the heavens and earth trembled, and all the immortals in the three realms knew that a stone monkey had appeared in the Eastern Continent!
In the Heavenly Court, those with clairvoyance and clairaudience can know the situation of the monkeys.

Unlike now, the monkey's cause and effect are completely concealed. Not to mention minor deities like those with clairvoyance and clairaudience, even if one were to investigate with all one's might, one could only discern a rough outline.

That makes sense, since in the original timeline, the Western Buddhist sect was the biggest winner of the Investiture of the Gods war. By the time of Journey to the West, the Buddhist sect was strong and powerful, with countless experts, and had already become the most powerful force in the prehistoric world.

Back then, the Buddhist community was truly unafraid of anyone daring to cause trouble.

But things are different now. Right now, the dominant race in the primordial world is the human race, not the Western religion. And right now, the Western religion can't intimidate the human race.

Unfortunately, the guide concealed himself too well. Based on the brief moment his aura was leaked, Jiang Haofeng really couldn't deduce his exact location.

What a pity, I was originally planning to try and snatch the monkey from the guide.

That makes sense. If Jieyin were careless, he wouldn't be Jieyin. Jieyin and Zhunti are definitely the most cautious among all the saints, especially after the defeat in the Investiture of the Gods.

However, it's not a big problem. Although he can't pinpoint the exact location, Jiang Haofeng has determined the general area. He'll go and try his luck; what if he finds it?

As soon as he finished speaking, a phantom emerged from Jiang Haofeng's body. It looked exactly like Jiang Haofeng, but its aura was much stronger than Jiang Haofeng's. It was Jiang Haofeng's future self.

This was the strongest force Jiang Haofeng could muster, given that his true self was not allowed to leave Zhonghuang Mountain.

The moment Jiang Haofeng's future self appeared, a profound and mysterious Daoist aura rose up, causing the surrounding universe to shift, and Jiang Haofeng's future self vanished instantly.

Meanwhile, in the sky above Dongsheng Shenzhou, countless gazes intertwined in the void, clearly searching for the golden light from just now.

After the saints automatically returned to their positions and Mount Buzhou collapsed, and the innate nature transformed into the acquired nature, the cultivation environment of the entire prehistoric world deteriorated year by year. For several eons, such a shocking event had not occurred in the Three Realms.

Although I don't know what that golden light is, it's definitely not an ordinary thing. If I could get it, my skills would be upgraded to a higher level!
It's quite a coincidence that, in the original timeline, the Flower Fruit Mountain where the monkey lived was located in the Eastern Continent of Divine Victory. However, the current landscape of the prehistoric world has changed, and the four continents have undergone significant changes. The monkey's territory is still located in the Eastern Continent of Divine Victory.

However, this is also good, as it connects with the situation in the original timeline and provides many clues.

While it's not guaranteed to be accurate, having something is better than having nothing.

Anyway, I only came out on a whim. It would be great if I gained something, but it's normal if I didn't!
The universe shifted in the void. The moment Jiang Haofeng appeared in the void, all eyes that were focused on the Eastern Continent instantly froze, and everyone's gaze involuntarily converged on Jiang Haofeng.

Immediately afterwards, all eyes turned away, and the entire Eastern Continent fell silent in an instant.

Many people were originally heading to Dongsheng Shenzhou, with the same idea as Jiang Haofeng: no matter what, they would come and take a look first, at least they wouldn't lose money.

But the moment these people saw Jiang Haofeng, they turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.

Now that this person has come out, no matter what that golden light is, it's not something I can compete with.

In an instant, the entire world became solemn and clear.

Noticing the changes around him, Jiang Haofeng's expression didn't change much; he had already anticipated these things.

Things at the level of saints are not something that people below the level of saints can participate in!
Ignoring the departing crowd, Jiang Haofeng carefully surveyed his surroundings. After a moment, he had looked over the entire area he had explored, but found nothing unusual.

Jiang Haofeng didn't care. Jieyin and Zhunti were deliberately hiding their business, so it would be strange if he could find them easily!
However, Jiang Haofeng's methods were not so simple. The next moment, a mysterious Daoist aura rose up, which was none other than the Daoist Zhunti's Great Dao of Cause and Effect!

The Great Path of Wisdom: Cultivate this path, and all the great paths will be understood in your heart!
The same applies to the principle of cause and effect.

Although the monkey's golden light only appeared for a moment, as long as it appeared, there were karmic remnants.

Although it's difficult to find the monkey's location by relying on cause and effect with Zhunti around, it's not hard to give it a try. Just try it, and if it doesn't work, we can try other methods!

Upon investigating cause and effect, there was no surprise whatsoever; not a trace of cause and effect remained in the void, indicating that cause and effect had been completely eradicated.

Jiang Haofeng didn't care. A mysterious Daoist aura rose up, and red and blue mysterious lights converged in his eyes. It was the Candle Dragon Divine Eye, which originated from the Candle Dragon.

However, before Jiang Haofeng could use his divine eyes to survey the surroundings, two streaks of light flew in from afar. They were none other than the eldest and second eldest brothers of the Chan Sect, Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, who arrived through the air.

The magical power within him was only slightly weaker than that of his future self.

"Junior Guang Chengzi greets Senior Haofeng!"

"Junior Chijingzi greets Senior Haofeng!"

The two approached Jiang Haofeng and immediately bowed respectfully, their faces filled with reverence.

Below the sage, all are ants. Maintaining the most basic respect for the sage is a consensus among all living beings in the primordial world. Even if the two sides are enemies, no one dares to be disrespectful in front of the sage.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

Looking at the two people in front of him, Jiang Haofeng smiled and raised his hand.

Jiang Haofeng, Guang Chengzi, and Chi Jingzi were originally fellow disciples of the same generation. After all, Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi were disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun of the Chan Sect, and Jiang Haofeng himself was a primordial human created by the Goddess Nuwa, making them fellow Daoists of the same generation. However, Jiang Haofeng's abilities had now reached a certain level, allowing him to be considered an equal to Yuanshi Tianzun. Therefore, the two of them naturally addressed him as a senior.

"Senior Dharma General, on behalf of the Chan Sect, I have come to welcome you. Please come to Kunlun Mountain as my guest!"

After standing up, Guang Chengzi bowed to Jian Haofeng again.

Jiang Haofeng's expression remained unchanged. Looking at Guang Chengzi before him, Jiang Haofeng naturally understood Guang Chengzi's meaning and said, "Fellow Daoist Guang Chengzi, rest assured, I have come to Dongsheng Shenzhou only to pursue a cause and effect, nothing else!"

"I won't be going to Kunlun Mountain. I'll go back to seclusion after I finish what I need to do here. If you two have some free time in the future, you are welcome to visit my Zhonghuang Mountain."

"sure!"

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi felt relieved and immediately bowed.

The pinnacle of the primordial world undoubtedly consists of a group of saints, but now, according to the decree of the Dao Ancestor, saints are not allowed to enter the primordial world, and saints can no longer descend into the primordial world in their true forms.

Even so, a peak Quasi-Saint is not the most powerful being in the Primordial World!
Of course, when it comes to skill and expertise, there is no question about it.

However, even among those of similar cultivation, some people's understanding of the Great Dao far surpasses that of ordinary people. These people are currently the strongest beings in the primordial world.

Moreover, the one in front of us is quite different. Back then, before he had shown his full strength, he was still able to suppress the four quasi-saints on his side with his own peak quasi-saint power and many great magic treasures!

At that time, he didn't use any large formations.

If this person could do it back then, they can certainly do it now.

If this person were to attack the Chan Sect, unless the Master himself were to personally intervene, all the disciples of the Chan Sect combined would probably be no match for him!
Having received Jiang Haofeng's promise, Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi immediately left the vicinity, leaving the space to Jiang Haofeng.

However, the two did not leave completely, but stopped millions of miles away, quietly observing the situation here.

Jiang Haofeng didn't care. He activated the Vermilion Dragon Divine Eye again, and a dazzling red and blue light rose up. Jiang Haofeng carefully examined the surrounding mountains and rivers, searching for the location of Flower Fruit Mountain.

After a while, the red and blue light in Jiang Haofeng's eyes subsided, and he still hadn't gained anything. However, there was no sign of impatience on Jiang Haofeng's face; on the contrary, he became more and more interested.

It's hidden quite well. It seems that the Great Dao of Cause and Effect of Daoist Zhunti must have played a significant role. This heavenly secret is so well concealed that even Jiang Haofeng cannot find its exact location.

It can only be said that they are indeed worthy of being called the two Western Saints; they are cautious in their actions and do not give themselves the slightest opportunity to take advantage of others.

Unfortunately, even the two saints of the Western religion, despite their caution, could not have imagined that they were time travelers from the future!

Right now, Jiang Haofeng really can't find the monkey's location, but he has a very clear memory of the location of Flower Fruit Mountain.

Jiang Haofeng remembered very clearly that there was a place called Aolai Country around Huaguo Mountain.

Dongsheng Shenzhou, Aolai Country, Huaguo Mountain, Water Curtain Cave—this is the monkey's precise location!

Currently, although Huaguo Mountain has not been found, Jiang Haofeng has found Aolai Country.

This kingdom, surprisingly, was not submerged in the river of history because of Jiang Haofeng's intervention; it still exists in the primordial world.

But this is good too, it can provide me with a place.

Of course, it's also possible that due to historical changes, the location of Aolai Country is different from that in the original timeline, and the surrounding area is not Huaguo Mountain. But as the saying goes, if it's not, it's not. Anyway, there's no cost to trying!
If I remember correctly, Huaguo Mountain is located to the west of Aolai Country.

Jiang Haofeng's gaze moved westward, instantly pinpointing an area.

Jiang Haofeng's eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped forward. Looking at the vast mountain range in front of him, Jiang Haofeng raised his hand and gently pressed down.

The moment Jiang Haofeng raised his hand, the profound and mysterious Great Dao of Space rose up.

As Jiang Haofeng's palm fell, the void within a radius of ten thousand miles instantly distorted.

The space in the void seemed to be folded together, and the entire void shook violently. Under the spatial tremors, dark spatial cracks appeared in the void.

Most spatial rifts lead directly to chaos, but among the countless spatial rifts leading to chaos, one spatial rift flashes by, revealing a small, picturesque space that appears and disappears.

In a small space, a group of monkeys were gathered together, doing something unknown.

Upon seeing this, a glint of light flashed in Jiang Haofeng's eyes!
found it!
Ugh!
Just then, a faint sigh rang in Jiang Haofeng's ears, "Fellow Daoist, why must you kill them all?"

As the voice rang out, Patriarch Bodhi, dressed in a Taoist robe, appeared in front of Jiang Haofeng!

A smile appeared on Jiang Haofeng's face as well. "Fellow Daoist, why do you say that? I'm just joining in the fun!"

Looking at the Taoist priest who resembled Jieyin and Zhunti by seven parts and three parts respectively, Jiang Haofeng instantly understood the identity of the person in front of him!
The most mysterious figure in the Journey to the West period, Sun Wukong's true master, is Patriarch Bodhi of the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars on Lingtai Fangcun Mountain!

The identity of Bodhi Patriarch is never clearly stated in Journey to the West, and he doesn't appear very often, only twice in the entire book.

One time was to teach the monkey skills, and another time was to instruct the monkey to save the tree.

Although he appeared infrequently, the depth and skill he displayed were among the best in the entire prehistoric world.

Even the Jade Emperor and Buddha are considerably inferior to this one.

In Journey to the West, the identity of Patriarch Bodhi is hinted at in a few places: the name of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, Xieyue Sanxing Cave, the word Bodhi, and Sun Wukong's final destination—the Victorious Fighting Buddha of Buddhism.

We can only make some guesses from these things.

There have been many speculations about Bodhi's identity since then, but the two most mainstream theories are: one is that he is the incarnation of a Buddhist saint, another is that he is the incarnation of Jieyin, another is that he is the incarnation of Zhunti, and yet another is that he is the fusion of the incarnations of Jieyin and Zhunti. Let's consider that one.

As for the second one, he is an ancient rogue immortal from the primordial world, who is very likely a primordial deity born at the beginning of creation, and a first-class supernatural being in the primordial world.

Jiang Haofeng didn't know which of these two guesses was accurate.

However, Jiang Haofeng now had the answer in his heart. Seeing the face of Patriarch Bodhi, the answer was obvious: this Patriarch Bodhi was actually a fusion of the incarnations of Jieyin and Zhunti. (End of this chapter)