Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 193: Lingshan Journey, Heavenly Palace Journey
Wukong rode on his somersault cloud and headed towards Fangcun Mountain.

Soon, he arrived at the foot of the familiar Fangcun Mountain.

Wukong raised his leg and walked up the mountain.

"Master, disciple Wukong wants to see you!"

Wukong stood in front of the Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave and shouted respectfully.

The cave door slowly opened, Wukong walked in, came to a Taoist temple, and found his master.

Lin Yuan looked at Wukong, who had a sad face, smiled slightly, and said:

"Wukong, what are you looking for?"

Wukong knelt down immediately and told Lin Yuan the whole story.

Lin Yuan listened quietly, thought for a moment and then said:

"Wukong, the gap between humans and demons has existed for a long time. It is not something that can be eliminated overnight. Humans are prone to fear and prejudice, and demons are often erratic and unpredictable. It is not easy to reconcile them."

Wukong raised his head:
"Master, is there any solution? I really don't want to see humans and monsters hate and fight each other."

Lin Yuan looked into the distance and said slowly:
"Everything in this world is based on fate. Don't rush for success, you need to plan for the long term. Perhaps, you can start with small opportunities, so that people and monsters can gradually let down their guard and build trust in their daily interactions."

“But how do we find these opportunities?”

Wukong asked. Lin Yuan nodded slightly:
“For example, you can select some gentle and kind monsters and ask them to help humans solve some practical problems without asking for anything in return, just for their sincerity.

At the same time, you can also arrange for some knowledgeable people among humans to understand the lives of monsters and know that they are not all evil. In this way, perhaps the hostility between them can be slowly resolved. "

Wukong looked helpless and said to Lin Yuan with a wry smile:
"Master, I have tried everything you said. The monsters followed the instructions and helped humans sincerely, but when humans saw the monsters, they didn't listen to any explanation and just shouted to kill them.

Even the most gentle and kind monsters who never hurt anyone are evildoers in their eyes."

“There were also those humans who were invited to learn about the lives of monsters. They were originally selected people with knowledge, but when they arrived at the place where monsters lived, they were so scared that their faces turned pale and they just wanted to leave quickly.

No matter how carefully the monsters present their lives, they feel it is a conspiracy.”

As Wukong spoke, he became more and more excited, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

"I originally thought that as long as the two sides had contact, the misunderstanding would be gradually eliminated. But now it seems that this gap is like an unbridgeable chasm, deep and bottomless."

Wukong's eyes were filled with confusion and loss.
"Master, is it really impossible for humans and demons to coexist peacefully?"

Lin Yuan was silent for a moment.

"Master, I do have another solution."

"But this method requires a lot of effort and there are many difficulties and obstacles."

Wukong said:
"Master, just say it. I am not afraid of difficulties!"

Lin Yuan looked at the mountains and rivers outside the cave with deep eyes, and said slowly,
"Lingshan has the true scriptures, which can educate sentient beings and reduce hostility. The heavenly court has the kingly way, which can restrain the world and make the system orderly.

If you are willing, you can go to Lingshan and the Heavenly Palace to seek the true scriptures and the kingly way. "

Wukong's eyes flashed with surprise, and then full of doubts:

"Master, what exactly are these true scriptures and the kingly way?"

Lin Yuan looked calm and explained patiently:
"The so-called true scriptures are not just a few volumes of scriptures. They are the condensation of Buddhist wisdom, containing a profound insight into all things in the world, the good and evil of human hearts, as well as methods to resolve anger and calm disputes.

By studying the true scriptures, people can see their true nature, let go of obsessions and prejudices, and treat everything in the world with compassion and tolerance.

It transcends the limitations of words and is a force that can penetrate people's hearts and purify their souls. If it can be spread, it can invisibly reduce the hostility of all living beings and make people's hearts peaceful."

Wukong thought for a moment, then asked:

"Then what is the kingly way?"

Lin Yuan said:
"The kingly way is the principle and law of the heavenly court in governing the world. It is not simply a matter of power and coercion, but a kind of wisdom to balance the order of the world.

It clarifies the hierarchy and rules between heaven and earth, allowing all things to perform their respective duties and stay in their proper places.

Under the constraints of the kingly way, gods have their duties, mortals have their responsibilities, and demons and evil spirits also have rules to abide by.

This is a kind of order and norm that enables all things in the world to coexist harmoniously, with justice, fairness and openness as the cornerstone, allowing the whole world to run in an orderly manner. "

Wukong is still confused:

"Master, I don't understand. This true scripture and the kingly way don't sound like the same thing at all. How can I obtain them?"

Lin Yuan explained patiently:

"Wukong, the so-called seeking of the true scriptures requires you to go to Lingshan, visit those eminent monks, listen to their teachings, and comprehend the true meaning of Buddhism.

In this process, you will meet all kinds of people and experience all kinds of things. You should experience the wisdom contained in the scriptures from these experiences, integrate it into your heart, and then bring it back to the world to teach people. "

“To seek the kingly way, you need to go to heaven and communicate with the gods to understand how they maintain the order of heaven and earth and how they deal with disputes in the world.

You must understand that the core of the kingly way is to govern the world with benevolence, to constrain all living beings with fair rules, and to make all things coexist harmoniously. "

“So, to seek the true scriptures and the royal way, you cannot rely solely on supernatural powers, but you must use your feet to measure the land, use your eyes to observe the world, and use your heart to feel and understand.

Every step must be taken with sincerity, and every experience must be experienced with heart, so that we can truly seek the true scriptures and use them to resolve the barriers between humans and demons and make the world a better place. "

Wukong frowned, as if he understood something, but also seemed to understand nothing.

Finally, he seemed to understand Lin Yuan's deep meaning, knelt on one knee, and said firmly:

"Master, rest assured. I will go there on foot. No matter how many hardships I have to endure, I will bring back the true scriptures and the kingly way."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, his eyes full of expectation:
“It’s a long journey, and you will encounter many hardships.

On the road to Lingshan, there are demons and evil spirits who covet the true scriptures and will definitely block you in every way. Above the heaven, the hierarchy is strict, and it is not easy to seek the kingly way.

But you must remember that the faith in your heart cannot be shaken. "

"Disciple understands." Wukong stood up.

"Disciple, let's go now."

"Hey, don't be anxious, my disciple." Lin Yuan stretched out his hand to stop Wukong.

Wukong looked at him in confusion.

Lin Yuan said:
"It's difficult for you to accomplish this task alone. You need to find some assistants. Besides, in order to achieve harmony between humans and demons, there must be demons as well as humans."

"stop?"

Goku was puzzled.

Lin Yuan waved his hand, and suddenly a scene appeared in the void in front of him.

There is a view on the screen.

Write a letter to Wuzhuang Temple.

"Go to the Wuzhuang Temple on Wanshou Mountain and visit Zhen Yuanzi. He will give you some help."

"Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple."

Wukong murmured, then nodded:
"Disciple remembers it."

Wukong received Lin Yuan's instructions and did not dare to delay for a moment. He somersaulted towards the Wuzhuang Temple on Wanshou Mountain.

The somersault cloud was extremely fast and reached Wanshou Mountain in the blink of an eye.

Wukong descended from the clouds and looked up. He saw green mountains and clear waters, and a magical atmosphere. It was a great place for immortals. He strode towards Wuzhuang Temple, and when he arrived in front of the temple, he clasped his hands together and shouted loudly:

"Sun Wukong from Huaguo Mountain has come to visit the Immortal Zhenyuan!"

Not long after, the gate of the temple slowly opened, and an old man with a sage-like demeanor stepped out. It was Zhen Yuanzi.

When Wukong saw him, he recognized him as one of the people who appeared in the East China Sea, but Wukong didn't say much and just maintained etiquette.

Zhen Yuanzi smiled and looked at Wukong and said:

"Wukong, I know why you are here. But you are about to face a catastrophe. If you cannot successfully overcome it, I cannot help you."

Wukong was puzzled and scratched his head and asked:
"Great Immortal, what kind of disaster is this? I have never known." Zhen Yuanzi just smiled mysteriously and said:

"Go back to Huaguo Mountain and wait for a few days, then you will know."

Although Wukong was full of confusion, he had no choice but to do as he was told and rode his somersault cloud back to the Flower-Fruit Mountain again.

After returning to Huaguo Mountain, Wukong was worried about this inexplicable disaster and was restless all day long.

After a few days, the originally clear sky suddenly became overcast, and there was a faint flash of cold light in the clouds.

Wukong's heart trembled, he looked up, and saw heavenly soldiers and generals appearing on the top of the clouds, with swords, spears, and halberds flashing cold light in the sunlight.

The leader was none other than Li Jing, the Heavenly King of the Pagoda. He held the exquisite pagoda in his hand, looked majestic, and shouted loudly:

"Sun Wukong, you have violated the Heavenly Law by refining the water veins without permission. Why don't you surrender immediately?"

When Wukong saw this scene, the tragic scene in which the heavenly soldiers and generals killed all his monkeys and descendants in the illusion suddenly emerged in his mind. He could not help but become furious, and his aura surged. The golden cudgel appeared in his hand.

But when he looked at the monkeys jumping around him, his heart tightened, and he was worried that this group of heavenly soldiers and generals would bring harm to the monkeys and their descendants.

He suppressed his anger and temporarily negotiated with Li Tianwang:

"Li Tianwang, let me ask you, if I follow you to heaven, will you embarrass my children in Huaguo Mountain?"

Li Tianwang frowned slightly, and after a moment's silence, he said:
"As long as you obey, the Heavenly Court will not make things difficult for them."

Wukong thought to himself that he had originally planned to go to the Heavenly Palace to seek the way of the king, and now this opportunity has come to him.

So he put away his golden cudgel and said loudly:
"Okay, as long as it doesn't affect Huaguo Mountain, I am willing to go to heaven."

It just so happens that I can also take a look at what the Heavenly Kingly Way looks like.
After saying that, Wukong leaped and fell into the midst of the heavenly soldiers and generals, but another hair fell off.

Wait until the clouds dissipate.

The hair turned into the appearance of Wukong and headed towards Fangcun Mountain.

The Monkey King transformed from hair traveled quickly all the way and soon arrived at the Fangcun Mountain.

Lin Yuan saw "Wukong" and asked:

"Wukong, why are you back again? What happened?"

"Wukong" knelt down hurriedly and told Lin Yuan in detail about his encounter with the heavenly soldiers and generals in Huaguo Mountain, as well as his conversation with Li Tianwang.

After listening to this, Lin Yuan said:
"You can't avoid this disaster. It's just as well that if you have no name or surname, no one in this world will believe you."

"Let's take this opportunity to make a name for ourselves."

Wukong asked:
"Master, what should I do?"

Lin Yuan said:
“Just do it as you like.”

"Wukong" was slightly startled.

Just do it as you like?

He kept pondering the four words "do what you want" in his mind.

He raised his head and looked at Lin Yuan, his eyes full of inquiry:
"Master, you can do whatever you want, but you can let me do what I want? The rules of heaven are strict. If I do what I want, I'm afraid I'll get into big trouble."

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes.

I thought it was very rare that Wukong could clearly recognize this.

He said:

“Wukong, doing what you want does not mean you can act recklessly.

You are kind-hearted by nature, and you hold in your heart the aspiration for peace between humans and demons. This is your true nature.

When you go to heaven, don't be bound by red tape and power. Follow your heart, observe, understand, and act."

“If you encounter injustice, do not be afraid of power. Use your ability and wisdom to fight and change it. If you meet an immortal with good intentions, then humbly ask for advice and explore the true meaning of the kingly way.

As long as you don’t deviate from your original intention and follow your heart, you will have a chance. "

"Wukong" seemed to be thinking about something, and nodded slowly:

"Master, I think I understand. On this trip to heaven, I will be guided by my own heart and not be influenced by the outside world."

Lin Yuan nodded with satisfaction:
"That's right. Although your trip to the Heavenly Palace is full of dangers, it is also a rare experience.

Although the kingly way is hidden in the rules and order of heaven, it is also in the heart of every immortal who cares about the world. You have to feel it with your heart and dig it out with your wisdom. "

"Disciple remembers it."

"Wukong" stood up, and the confusion in his eyes gradually faded away.

He bowed to Lin Yuan, turned around and walked out of the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.

At this time, the real Monkey King was being escorted to heaven by heavenly soldiers and generals.

When he arrived in heaven, Wukong was taken outside the Lingxiao Palace.

Inside the hall, the Jade Emperor sat high on the throne, with immortal officials standing on both sides, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

When Wukong saw that the Jade Emperor was one of the people who confronted his master on the water, he was shocked for a moment, but he quickly calmed down.

Li Tianwang stepped forward and reported loudly:

"Your Majesty, Sun Wukong has been brought here."

The Jade Emperor raised his eyes slightly, his gaze fell on Wukong, and said majestically:

"Sun Wukong, you secretly refined the water veins and violated the heavenly rules. Do you know your crime?"

Wukong held his head high, looked back at the Jade Emperor without fear, and said frankly:
“Your Majesty, I admit that I was greedy at first. I heard that there was a magical weapon like the Ruyi Jingu Bang in the Dragon Palace of the East China Sea, so I tried to refine the water veins.

At that time, I just wanted to find a weapon that could protect the Flower-Fruit Mountain."

He glanced at the immortal officials in the hall and continued:
“But when I went deeper into it, I found that although the water vein seemed to be suppressed by the Dinghai Magic Needle, it was actually surging undercurrents.

The waters of the four seas are connected to each other. If we are not careful, it will cause huge waves, and all living things along the coast will be devastated. "

Wukong looked determined and said confidently:
“Although I was born in the countryside, I also know the sufferings of the people.

Since I have the ability to make the water veins completely stable, how can I stand by and watch? Now, if there is a strong person who can carry the water veins of the four seas, then the four seas will be completely stable and there will be no more worries about unrest.

This is undoubtedly a great thing for the world. Although what I did was selfish, the result is to benefit the people. What crime have I committed? "

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the palace.

The immortal officials were whispering and discussing among themselves.

Some of them had thoughtful expressions on their faces, as if they were weighing the pros and cons of Wukong's words, while others were filled with anger, still accusing Wukong of ignoring the Heavenly Rules and acting on his own.

The Jade Emperor frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes:
"Even if you have the heart to protect the people, you shouldn't act on your own. Heaven has its own laws. How can it allow you to act so recklessly?"

Wukong was angry and couldn't help but retort:
"Your Majesty, what is the use of the laws of Heaven if they cannot follow the will of Heaven and protect the people of the world? If the water veins are in danger and Heaven issues orders to deal with them step by step, who knows how many lives will be lost in the flood.

It would be better to let a suitable person completely calm it down and refine it!"

At this time, the Taishang Laojun walked out slowly, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, although Sun Wukong acted rashly, his heart is commendable. Perhaps you can give him a chance to atone for his sins."

After hearing this, the immortals began to discuss fiercely again. Some agreed with Laozi's words and thought that Wukong could be given a chance, while others strongly opposed it and believed that Wukong had no respect for the laws of nature and must be severely punished.

The Jade Emperor looked at Taishang Laojun with a deep gaze, but could not see anything.

After a long time.

He said:

"I am not an unreasonable person. If you really want to protect the people, I will arrange for you to do something. If you can do it well, I will spare your death."

"Are you willing?"

When Wukong heard what the Jade Emperor said, he was moved and said loudly without hesitation:
"Just tell me what to do. I, Old Sun, will definitely convince you!"

(End of this chapter)