I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

Kui Mulang knelt on the ground, raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I know my crime!"
I did indeed sneak into the Yue Lao Palace and tie the red thread for Bai Hua Xiu, but I absolutely did not interfere with the marriages of anyone else!

I swear to Heaven that if I have uttered even the slightest lie, I am willing to be punished by heavenly lightning!

The immortals in the hall whispered among themselves. Venus stroked his long beard and frowned, saying, "Kui Mulang, you have already violated the heavenly rules by eloping with Baihuaxiu, a maid of the Pixiang Palace. If you are involved in other marriages, your crime will be compounded!"
You have to think clearly! "

The Old Man of the Moon stood aside, his whisk tightly gripped, and said angrily, "Your Majesty, Kui Mulang's actions are by no means accidental!"
The old minister checked the Book of Marriages and found that his wooden plaque was not only connected to Baihuaxiu, but also entangled with the wooden plaques of Jiang Wang, Chang'e, and Xiaotianquan!
The old minister suspects that he harbors an old grudge against Sun Wukong, and because the God of Justice once helped Sun Wukong, he is deliberately using the Book of Marriages to take revenge!

"Old Man of the Moon, you're spouting nonsense!"

Kui Mulang suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with anger, "Although I have a disagreement with Sun Wukong, I would never do such a despicable thing!"
As for Jiang Wang and Chang'e, I've never even seen their wooden plaques!
"If the immortal does not believe me, I am willing to swear an oath to Heaven to prove my innocence!"

The Jade Emperor frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "This matter concerns the destiny of Heaven and marriage, and should not be taken lightly."

"Venus, you must immediately investigate this matter and uncover the truth!"

Venus, the planet of Venus, bowed and said, "Your subject obeys the decree."

He paused, then said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that the fairy Chang'e has been restless lately, and seems to have the intention to descend to the mortal world. I fear this is related to this matter."

Your Majesty, I suggest that we immediately send someone to the Moon Palace to investigate.

The Jade Emperor nodded: "Granted."

"Taibai, you must personally go and find out Chang'e's whereabouts."

……

In the Guanghan Palace, the moonlight, like water, spilled into the desolate palace.

The fairy Chang'e, dressed in white, stood by the window, gazing at the huge cassia tree in the distance.

Beneath the cassia tree, Wu Gang wields his axe to chop down the tree, the sound of the axe echoing as if telling of a thousand years of loneliness.

Chang'e's gaze was gentle yet complex, as if filled with endless thoughts.

"Hou Yi..."

She murmured softly, her voice tinged with a sigh, "A thousand years have passed, and the fate between us has long been severed by the will of Heaven."

I remain here in the Moon Palace, ultimately only the Moon Goddess, not your widowed wife, the Great Witch.

She turned around, gently stroking the jade rabbit on the table with her delicate hand, a resolute glint in her eyes: "I should let it go."

"I'll take one last look at the mortal tribes, then I'll completely forget my past and from now on be the Moon Goddess."

The jade rabbit snuggled against her, as if to comfort her.

Chang'e smiled slightly, gently put down the Jade Rabbit, pushed open the palace gate, and transformed into a stream of light, quietly disappearing into the mortal world.

Before long, Venus rushed to the Moon Palace, only to find it empty.

His expression changed, and he muttered, "The fairy Chang'e is not here?"
Could it be that she was truly drawn by the Book of Fate to find Jiang Wang?

He turned to look at the Jade Rabbit and asked anxiously, "Little Rabbit, where has the fairy gone?"
Come on, tell me!"

The jade rabbit blinked and said in a childish voice, "The fairy said she was going to the mortal world to see the old tribe's land, and then she would no longer dwell on the past."

"Grandpa Taibai, don't worry, the fairy will be alright!"

Venus frowned and murmured, "The mortal realm?"
Tribal lands?

"This is bad! Jiang Wang's name is listed in the Book of Fate. If Chang'e encounters him on this trip, it could cause an even bigger upheaval!"

With a flick of his sleeve, he transformed into golden light and chased after the mortal realm.

……

In the mortal realm, amidst a desolate mountain wilderness, Jiang Wang stood beneath an ancient tree, gazing up at the bright moon in the night sky.

His long robes fluttered in the night wind, and a hint of doubt crossed his brow: "Chang'e descended to earth, the Book of Fate changed, Kui Mulang was imprisoned... How come all the chaos in Heaven is related to me?"

He looked down at the sword at his waist, on which was engraved a line of small characters: “Presumptuous judgment of heavenly secrets”.

Jiang Wang gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Presumptuously judging the secrets of heaven?"
It seems that these heavenly secrets are indeed not something I can easily predict.

In the distance, a white light pierced the night sky and slowly descended upon the mountains and fields.

Jiang Wang's pupils contracted, and he murmured, "Chang'e?"
She really did come… What secrets does this Book of Fate hold?

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, golden light shone everywhere, and immortal energy filled the air. The Jade Emperor sat on the Nine-Dragon Throne, his face ashen, his eyes blazing with fury.

His Highness and the assembled immortals fell silent, the atmosphere so heavy that even the celestial clouds seemed to stand still.

The Jade Emperor held a simple bronze mirror tightly in his hand. The mirror surface was shimmering with light and color; it was the Haotian Mirror.

At this moment, the scene of the Moon God Palace was reflected in the mirror, and the smiling face of the Bodhi Patriarch was clearly visible. The Jade Emperor could no longer suppress his anger.

"Bodhi Patriarch!"

What a splendid Patriarch Bodhi!

The Jade Emperor slammed his palm on the dragon throne, causing the celestial music in the palace to stop abruptly. "How dare he plot against me!"
To interfere in celestial marriages and disrupt the order of the Three Realms is utterly audacious!

Venus stepped forward cautiously and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Patriarch Bodhi always acts in secrecy. His actions this time may have a deeper meaning."

"What did Your Majesty see through the Haotian Mirror?"

The Jade Emperor snorted coldly, and with a wave of his hand, the Haotian Mirror shone brightly, displaying a clear image of the scene in the Yue Lao Palace.

The Old Man of the Moon was frantically searching through the book of red threads, while the Bodhi Patriarch stood aside with a smile, pointing at a few red threads and muttering incantations.

Kui Mulang stood in the hall, his face full of shyness, as if waiting for the Old Man of the Moon to match him with his bride.

The scene shifts, and Jiang Wang's figure appears on the other side of the red thread, their marriage now sealed.

"Humph!

The Old Man of the Moon neglected his post, and Kui Mulang indulged in mortal desires, even implicating the God of Justice, Jiang Wang!

The Jade Emperor angrily said, "If such a disgraceful matter were to spread, how would the Heavenly Court maintain its reputation?"

Where are the Four Heavenly Kings?

The Four Heavenly Kings stepped forward in unison, bowed, and said, "Your subjects are here!"

The Jade Emperor's gaze was sharp as a knife, and he said in a deep voice: "From this day forward, Patriarch Bodhi shall never again set foot in the Southern Heavenly Gate!"

If he comes again, you need not ask for permission, just drive him away!

"According to the order!"

The four Heavenly Kings responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the hall.

The Jade Emperor's gaze then fell upon the Old Man of the Moon and Kui Mulang kneeling in the hall.

The Old Man of the Moon was filled with fear, his forehead covered in cold sweat, while Kui Mulang lowered his head, his eyes filled with both shame and resentment.

The Jade Emperor coldly said, "Old Man of the Moon, you are in charge of marriage in the Three Realms, yet you have neglected your duties and allowed the Bodhi Patriarch to manipulate you. Your crime is unforgivable!"
Kui Mulang, as one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, dared to indulge in mortal desires and disrupt the order of the Heavenly Court; his crime is doubly grave!

The Old Man of the Moon hurriedly kowtowed, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, spare my life!"
Your Majesty, I did not mean it. It was actually... it was Heavenly King Li Jing who interfered!

He had long been in cahoots with Patriarch Bodhi; I was merely acting on his orders!

As soon as this statement came out, the whole palace was in an uproar.

All the immortals turned their gazes to Li Jing, who was standing to the side.

Li Jing's expression changed, and he hurriedly stepped forward to explain: "Your Majesty is wise!"
I have absolutely no intention of colluding with Patriarch Bodhi!

That day, when Patriarch Bodhi came to visit, I was merely being courteous. Little did I know that he secretly used a bewitching technique to confuse my mind!
"I truly know nothing of his affair with the Old Man of the Moon!" "A bewitching spell?"

A clear voice came from outside the palace, tinged with a hint of mockery, "Father, you really know how to make excuses for yourself!"

That day I clearly saw you chatting and laughing with Patriarch Bodhi in the Pagoda Palace, and you didn't seem to be bewitched at all.
It was clearly you who warmly welcomed him and even gave him a pot of divine wine!

The speaker was none other than Nezha, who was riding on his Wind Fire Wheels, leaning against the palace door with a mocking smile on his lips.

Upon hearing this, the immortals whispered among themselves. Li Jing's face immediately turned bright red, and he angrily shouted, "Nezha!"
"You unfilial son, how dare you slander your father like this!"

As he spoke, Li Jing raised his hand, and the exquisite pagoda in his palm shone brightly with golden light, as if to suppress Nezha.

Nezha sneered, flicked his Fire-Tipped Spear, and showed no fear whatsoever.

Just as the father and son were about to fight in the hall, the Jade Emperor suddenly shouted, "Enough!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, and the hall fell silent instantly.

The Jade Emperor's gaze turned cold and sharp as he swept over Li Jing: "Li Jing, as a Heavenly King, you are so incompetent that you cannot even see through the tricks of Patriarch Bodhi, yet you dare to argue in front of me!"

If what Nezha said is true, then you are guilty of knowing but failing to report, which is an even greater crime!

Li Jing was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty!"
Your subject has absolutely no such intention!
Your Majesty, I am truly misled! I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!

The Jade Emperor scoffed: "Clearly investigate?"
I can tell you're very guilty!
Since that's the case, you don't need to argue anymore. Yue Lao, Kui Mulang, and Li Jing are all guilty and should be sent to the Six Paths of Reincarnation!
Old Man of the Moon, I punish you by making you reincarnate as a duck, to endure countless lifetimes of reincarnation!

Kui Mulang, I punish you by making you reincarnate as a chicken, and you will be reincarnated for countless lifetimes!
Li Jing, you are the Heavenly King, yet you are so foolish! I punish you by making you a watchdog for all eternity, as a warning to others!

"His Majesty!"

The three shouted in unison, their voices filled with despair.

With a wave of his hand, the Jade Emperor summoned heavenly soldiers and generals like a tidal wave, who then took the three of them into custody.

The Old Man of the Moon cried out to heaven and earth, "Your Majesty, have mercy!"

"I have been in charge of marriage arrangements for tens of thousands of years without ever making a mistake. This time, I was simply misled by Li Jing. I beg Your Majesty to show leniency!"

Kui Mulang gritted his teeth and whispered, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I only ask to see Baihuaxiu one more time. I am willing to accept punishment!"

Li Jing's face was ashen, and he murmured, "Your Majesty... I'm innocent..."

The Jade Emperor remained unmoved and coldly said, "Take him away and reincarnate him immediately!"

The heavenly soldiers moved swiftly, dragging the three of them out of the Lingxiao Palace.

The immortals in the hall looked at each other, none daring to say a word.

The Jade Emperor rubbed his temples, glanced at the prince, and said in a deep voice, "This matter is not yet resolved."

Jiang Wang is a judicial god, yet he has been betrothed to Bodhi Patriarch. If this gets out, how can he bear the ridicule of the Three Realms?
"Do any of you gentlemen have a plan for handling this situation?"

Tianxi Xing cautiously stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I believe there are two ways to resolve this matter."

Firstly, they should ask the Goddess Nuwa to sever the marriage between Jiang Wang and Baihua Xiu with a red embroidered ball, thus preserving the dignity of the Heavenly Court. Secondly, they should wait until Jiang Wang becomes a Quasi-Saint and severs the marriage himself. While this would preserve Jiang Wang's Dao heart, it might cause him to develop unrequited love and inner demons.

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "It would be safest to ask the Goddess Nuwa to intervene."

"Venus, you must immediately go to the Nuwa Palace and ask the Goddess Nuwa for help to sever this marriage!"

Venus immediately accepted the order: "Your subject obeys!"

Meanwhile, before the six realms of reincarnation, a chilling wind howled, and ghosts wailed and gods howled.

Kui Mulang, Yue Lao, and Li Jing were escorted by heavenly soldiers to the Reincarnation Platform, their expressions varying.

The Old Man of the Moon continued to plead in a low voice, while Li Jing remained silent with his eyes closed. Only Kui Mulang's eyes flashed with a complex light.

Just as the heavenly soldiers were about to push the three into reincarnation, a faint, almost imperceptible spiritual light flashed through the void and entered Kui Mulang's brow.

Kui Mulang's body trembled, the mist in his eyes suddenly dissipated, and memories flooded back like a tide.

He suddenly looked up, as if searching for something, but only saw that the Reincarnation Platform was empty.

"Kui Mulang,"

A deep voice resounded in his consciousness, tinged with a hint of mockery, "This humble Taoist, Bodhi, will help you regain your memories."

You have been reborn in the Kingdom of Baoxiang, seeking the reincarnation of Baihuaxiu.

Don't forget, she is your destined soulmate.

Kui Mulang was startled and before he could recover, he was pushed into reincarnation by the heavenly soldiers.

The light of reincarnation engulfed his figure, and in the next moment, he vanished without a trace.

The Old Man of the Moon and Li Jing were subsequently cast into the cycle of reincarnation, transforming into two streaks of light that fell to the mortal realm.

Before the Reincarnation Platform, the figure of Patriarch Bodhi quietly appeared.

He wore a white robe, his smile was serene, but his gaze was as deep as the sea.

He muttered to himself, "Jiang Wang, Sun Wukong, Baihuaxiu... this game of chess is getting more and more interesting."

Having said that, he swayed and transformed into a gentle breeze, heading towards the East China Sea.

Above the East China Sea, the waves surge, and a fairy island is hidden among the clouds and mist; this is Huaguo Mountain.

A demonic aura filled the mountains. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, sat upright in the Water Curtain Cave, playing with a golden cudgel in his hand, his brows furrowed.

"Monkey, are you still looking for her?"

The voice of Patriarch Bodhi suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of mockery.

Sun Wukong suddenly looked up, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "Old man!"
What brings you here again?
"What business is it of yours that I, Old Sun, am searching for the reincarnation of Baihua Xiu?"

The Bodhi Patriarch appeared with a smile and sat cross-legged on a blue stone: "What does this have to do with me?"
It is certainly very relevant.

Kui Mulang has been reborn in Baoxiang Kingdom, where Baihuaxiu's reincarnation also resides.

If you want to find her, you might as well go and take a look.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes, but he immediately became wary again: "You old fellow, what are you up to?"

I, Old Sun, don't believe you'd be so kind!

Bodhi Patriarch laughed heartily, flicked his sleeves and stood up: "Believe it or not, this humble Taoist is just pointing you in the right direction."

Jiang Wang's marriage, Kui Mulang's obsession, Bai Huaxiu's reincarnation... the karma of these three realms has long been entangled.

If you don't go, you might miss a great show.

Sun Wukong snorted coldly, grabbed his golden cudgel, and soared into the air: "Good!"

I, Old Sun, will go and take a look at Baoxiang Kingdom!
"If you dare to play me for a fool, I'll make you pay!"

The Bodhi Patriarch smiled without saying a word, his figure gradually fading away, leaving only a faint utterance: "Monkey, the game has begun, awaiting your entry..."

A gentle breeze blew outside the cave, and the air was filled with spiritual energy. In front of the Cave of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars, under an old pine tree, Sun Wukong sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed. Golden light shone faintly around him, as if he were at a critical moment in his breakthrough of cultivation.

Suddenly, a clear laugh came from afar, breaking the silence.

"Wukong, you monkey, you're quite diligent in your cultivation, but do you know why I've come here today?"

With a gentle yet slightly mocking voice, Patriarch Bodhi, dressed in a green robe, walked slowly over, flicking his whisk as if scattering starlight.

Sun Wukong opened his eyes, a golden light flashed in them, he scratched his head and grinned, "Ancestor, I, Old Sun, am busy breaking through to the next level. Are you here to test me again?"
Or is there something fun going on? (End of Chapter)