I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Chapter 121: The Jade Emperor punishes Zhu Lie and he descends to the mortal world

In the Tongming Hall, the moment Zhu Lie saw the Jade Emperor, all his drunkenness and alcohol turned into sweat, soaking his robes.

Zhu Lie was kneeling in the hall, with Wang Lingguan, who was in charge of guarding him, behind him, and on both sides were the Fairy Nishang, the female fairies of Yaochi Jade Palace, and the star gods of Douniu Palace who had come to file a complaint.

Originally, the Jade Emperor was not so angry about Zhu Lie molesting the Fairy Nishang after drinking. It was not uncommon for military generals to do stupid things when drunk, so they just needed to be punished.

But the Jade Emperor did not expect that after Zhu Lie teased the Fairy Nishang, he would cause chaos in the Jade Palace of Yao Chi and steal the Ganoderma lucidum from the Queen Mother of the West.

In the end, he even resisted the imperial order and used force to resist Wang Lingguan's arrest, especially he also overturned the Douniu Palace, which was not an ordinary crime.

The Queen Mother of the West could no longer laugh at this moment. According to the report from the Seven Fairies, her Ganoderma Lucidum was almost destroyed, and even part of her own Yaotai Palace was destroyed.

Zhuang Yan was looking at the gloomy Queen Mother of the West from below, but he was secretly laughing in his heart.

At this moment, Wang Lingguan had already begun to impeach Zhu Lie, accusing him of three major crimes: the first was molesting the fairy Chang'e, the second was causing a disturbance in the Jade Palace of Yaochi, and the third was overthrowing the Douniu Palace.

After Wang Lingguan impeached Zhu Lie for the three major crimes, the Queen Mother of the West also stood up, turned around and bowed to the Jade Emperor, saying: "I ask the great Heavenly Dignity to punish the murderer who destroyed my Yaochi Jade Palace."

The star gods of the Bullfighting Palace and the immortal gods present also bowed and said, "Please, great god, punish the murderer."

The Jade Emperor said coldly: "Zhu Lie, do you know your crime?"

Zhu Lie knelt on the ground in despair, and said in a trembling voice: "I know my crime. I have failed the great celestial master's high expectations. I beg the great celestial master to grant me death!"

The Jade Emperor sighed and said to Zhu Lie, "Zhu Lie, although you are my trusted and beloved general, the laws of heaven are majestic and I cannot be partial to you."

After that, the Jade Emperor issued an edict: "Tian Peng Marshal Zhu Lie molested fairies, made a scene on Yaotai, stole Lingzhi immortal grass, and overthrew the Douniu Immortal Palace. His crimes are extremely serious. He shall be stripped of all his immortal official positions and sent to the Immortal Execution Platform to be executed."

As soon as the decree was given, Zhu Lie trembled all over and closed his eyes in despair. Wang Lingguan bowed and accepted the decree, and immediately ordered the other Lingguans to take Zhu Lie away and prepare to send him to the Ministry of Thunder.

However, at this moment, a voice sounded, "Wait a minute."

Everyone looked up and saw Taibai Jinxing standing up, bowing to the Jade Emperor and saying, "Your Majesty, Marshal Tianpeng committed a serious crime today. Although his crime is unforgivable, he was drunk and had his own reasons. He is not a bad person by nature. Moreover, during his years as an official, he was polite and loyal, and made great contributions to the Heavenly Court. I ask Your Majesty to determine the sentence appropriately and in moderation, so as to enforce the Heavenly Law."

After hearing the advice from Taishang Jinxing, the Jade Emperor pondered for a moment, then said: "Zhu Lie, since Taibai Jinxing pleads for you, and considering your past merits, I will spare your death. I hereby decree: for teasing the fairy Chang'e, you will be stripped of your position as Marshal of the Heavenly Peng and all other immortal official positions. For causing trouble in the Jade Palace of Yaochi, you will be expelled from the list of immortals and demoted to the lower world. For overthrowing the Douniu Palace, you will be punished with three thousand hammers."

After saying that, the Jade Emperor didn't want to look at Zhu Lie anymore, so he waved his hand and said, "Quickly escort the Thunder Department."

Zhu Lie's eyes became hot, and he immediately cried out, "Thank you, great celestial master, for your grace! Thank you, Venus, for your great kindness!"

As Zhu Lie was led out of Tongming Palace, the Jade Emperor sighed deeply, with a hint of disappointment in his character.

Not long after, Wang Lingguan came to report that the punishment of the three thousand golden hammers had been carried out and Zhu Lie's body was directly damaged.

After hearing Wang Lingguan's report, the Jade Emperor waved his hand and said, "Immediately banish his spirit to the mortal world to be reincarnated."

Wang Lingguan was about to receive the order, but Zhuang Yan stepped forward and said, "Great Lord, I have something to report."

The Jade Emperor looked at Zhuang Yan, and his mood finally recovered a little. He said, "My dear minister, please tell me about it."

Zhuang Yan said, "Great Lord, can you allow me to escort Zhu Lie's spirit back to the mortal world?"

When everyone in the hall heard this, they all looked at Zhuang Yan in surprise. The Jade Emperor even asked, "Could it be that you and Zhu Lie have a past?"

Zhuang Yan bowed and said, "Great Lord, please allow me to report to you. I have worked with Zhu Lie several times before. Although we cannot say that we have a close relationship, we have always had some contact. Therefore, I would like to ask you to send Zhu Lie off to the lower world."

When the Jade Emperor heard this, a slight smile appeared on his face, and he nodded and said, "Okay, I agree."

Zhuang Yan bowed quickly and said, "Thank you very much, Great Lord. I will take my leave now."

Afterwards, Zhuang Yan and Wang Lingguan walked out of the Tongming Hall together, and came to the Thunder Department. They obtained Zhu Lie's soul from the Thunder Department, and then went directly to the underworld.

Zhuang Yan, as the Lord of Lingtai and a fifth-rank immortal official in heaven, went straight to see King Qin Guang after arriving in the underworld.

Thanks to Zhuang Yan's record of capturing Sun Wukong with a clay pot, he is also quite famous among the immortals and gods.

King Qin Guang stood up to greet him and ordered his men to serve tea to the guest. Then he asked Zhuang Yan, "What advice does Lingtai Shenjun have for you?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "I came here by order to send a demoted soul to reincarnation."

After that, Zhuang Yan told King Qin Guang about Zhu Lie's incident. King Qin Guang was shocked after hearing it. "I didn't expect Marshal Tian Peng to have sex after drinking and violate the law of heaven. What a pity."

It’s indeed a pity. Zhu Lie was originally the confidant of the Jade Emperor. As long as he didn’t make any mistakes, he would definitely have a bright future.

Zhuang Yan nodded, and then said: "So I would like to ask King Qin Guang to approve a note for me so that I can send Marshal Tianpeng to reincarnate."

"This is easy to handle." King Qin Guang immediately approved a proposal to Zhuang Yan to use the Six Paths of Reincarnation. After Zhuang Yan thanked him, he took the proposal to the Tenth Hall, the Hall of the Chakravartin.

After seeing King Qin Guang’s proposal, the Chakravartin immediately ordered people to take Zhuang Yan to the Samsara Platform for reincarnation, and even exempted him from drinking Meng Po soup.

After arriving at the Samsara Platform, Zhuang Yan released Zhu Lie's spirit. Zhu Lie's spirit first took a look at the gloomy scene around him and immediately realized that this was the underworld. But when he saw Zhuang Yan, he was a little surprised, "Spirit Platform Lord? Why is it you?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "I am here to help the Marshal to reincarnate."

Although Zhu Lie was puzzled, he still bowed and thanked him. At this time, Zhuang Yan said, "Marshal, do you believe me?"

Zhu Lie was surprised and said, "Why does Lord Lingtai say that? Besides, I am no longer Marshal Tianpeng, Lord Lingtai does not need to address me like that."

Zhuang Yan smiled faintly, and then said: "Okay, can you trust me, Fellow Daoist Zhu Lie?"

Zhu Lie said, "At this point, what's the point of talking about trustworthiness? Please tell me what Lingtai Divine Lord wants you to do."

Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "After you enter the six realms of reincarnation, no matter how difficult your next life may be, don't learn to eat people like the demons. There will definitely be a great path to enlightenment waiting for you in the future."

"In the next life." Zhu Lie smiled bitterly and said, "Can I still achieve the right result in the next life?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "That depends on whether you believe me or not."

Zhu Lie looked at Zhuang Yan deeply. Although he didn't have a close relationship with Zhuang Yan, he knew that this man had great powers. Now he was willing to give him a ride. This affection alone was enough to make him trustworthy.

So Zhu Lie nodded and said, "Okay, Zhu Lie will remember what the Lord God said."

Afterwards, Zhu Lie bid farewell to Zhuang Yan and turned around to enter the six realms of reincarnation. He was originally walking in the human realm, but unexpectedly a dazzling white light suddenly appeared in front of him.

Zhu Lie was a little curious and subconsciously kept walking forward towards the white light. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he heard a cry in his ears and the light in front of him became brighter and brighter. Then, Zhu Lie felt his own flesh and blood again.

He opened his eyes and was a little surprised by the sound in his ears. How could there be a pig squealing?

Then he looked forward again, and saw a big sow lying in front of him, and a group of piglets lying beside her.

The stench of pig manure was all around him. Zhu Lie stood up suddenly and looked at his body. There were pig trotters and pig hair. Had he been reincarnated as a pig?
Zhu Lie was shocked at first, then furious, and immediately realized that he had taken the wrong path? That white light led to the pig's womb?

Zhu Lie was so angry that he cried. He suddenly jumped up, jumped out of the pigsty and rushed directly into the forest.

"How did I go the wrong way?"

"How did I get on the wrong road? Damn it."

Zhu Lie was running in the forest, making fierce roars. After running for an unknown amount of time, he saw a figure standing in front of him. Who else could it be but Zhuang Yan?

"Lord Lingtai, save me!" Zhu Lie shouted when he saw Zhuang Yan, and then rushed towards Zhuang Yan while shouting loudly.

However, Zhuang Yan simply turned around and raised his hand to hold Zhu Lie down, then asked in surprise: "Daoyou, how did you get reborn as a pig?"

Zhu Lie cried, "I f*cking took the wrong path, Lord Lingtai, please save me quickly, I don't want to be a pig."

Zhuang Yan smiled faintly upon hearing this and said, "It seems that this is also God's will. I personally sent you into the six reincarnations, but you took the wrong path and were born as a pig. Things have come to this point and cannot be changed."

When Zhu Lie heard this, he collapsed even more. He sat down on the ground and said, "God's will. God's will. I don't want this bullshit God's will!"

"I want to be a human! I don't want to be a pig!"

"How can I, the great Marshal Tianpeng, be a pig?!"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "You don't have to do this, my friend. You should practice well in this life. When you achieve enlightenment in the future, you will be able to shed your pig body."

"Can I really achieve my goal?" Zhu Lie murmured to himself.

"Yes!" Zhuang Yan said seriously, then he looked at Zhu Lie and said, "Just remember my words, fellow Taoist, practice well in this life, be careful of your mind and mouth, and always keep a pure body, and you will surely achieve the great Dao in the future."

Zhu Lie stood there in a daze. It was unknown how long it took before he came to his senses. He let out a faint sigh, filled with endless regret.

Zhuang Yan said, "You haven't forgotten Fairy Nishang yet, have you? Daoist friend, face reality."

Zhu Lie asked faintly: "How is she? I harmed her."

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "The Great Celestial Venerable did not blame her. She returned to Guanghan Palace and was no different from before."

"That's good." Zhu Lie looked up at the sky, his eyes full of melancholy and regret.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Lie decided to change his name, wanting to completely cut off the past and start over.

Zhuang Yan left Nanzhanbuzhou a day later and returned to Lingtai Divine Palace in Xiniuhezhou.

But just a few days after he returned to the Divine Mansion, an uninvited guest came to visit. This person was none other than Ao Rong, the second prince of the West Sea Dragon Palace.

(End of this chapter)