Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Cihang Daoren: My identity must not be revealed to anyone. When the matter is accomplished, you will understand everything.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, in her capacity as Cihang Daoren, uttered the following words in the Journey to the West chat group.

Upon hearing this, the Nine-Headed Insect hurriedly replied: "I understand, I understand. I am just someone else's mount, and I have no chance to reveal Brother Cihang's identity."

Nine-Headed Insect was a disciple of the Styx Ancestor, making him a fellow disciple of Cihang Daoren. Therefore, it was quite reasonable for him to address Cihang Daoren as his senior brother.

Sun Wukong: Master Cihang, your sudden appearance and generous gifts, could it be that the old Buddha has some scheme up his sleeve?
Cihang Daoren: In front of outsiders, you can call him "Old Man Tathagata," but in front of your own family, you must obediently address him as Uncle Duobao. Otherwise, you can expect your master to beat you up.

Sun Wukong: Master Cihang, don't take it seriously. I'm just used to calling you that. Tell me quickly how I should cooperate with you next.

Cihang Daoren: The incident involving Manjushri Bodhisattva last time caused Buddhism to lose face in the Three Realms. Now Buddhism is eager to restore its reputation.

Senior Brother Duobao even went to the Fire Cloud Cave in person, hoping to persuade Aunt Nuwa to take back the Kunlun Mirror. However, it's likely just a formality.

What I want to do is, with the help of the Weak Water and Zhu Bajie, make the Heavenly Court lose face once again. In this way, I can indirectly save face for Buddhism.

As for what you're going to do, it's to go head-to-head with the Heavenly Court. You shouldn't need me, your uncle, to teach you how to be enemies with the Jade Emperor, right?

Zhu Ganglie: If we're going to cause trouble for the Jade Emperor, then I, Old Pig, will lead the charge.

Nine-Headed Insect: I watched quietly.

Jin Chanzi: Why don't I join in too? I've been holding back for ten lifetimes, and I want to have a fight too.

Sun Wukong: Old monk, your mission is to retrieve the scriptures. As for fighting, one old monkey like me is enough.

Jin Chanzi: How dare you speak to your uncle like that? You have no respect for your elders.

No one could have imagined that the Journey to the West chat group would be filled with such a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

Especially the Jade Emperor, whose face had already turned extremely ashen as he looked at the image in the Haotian Mirror.

"Lord of Water Virtue, are you aware of the matter of the Weak Water descending to the mortal realm?"

The Dragon God, originally one of the Eight Legions of the Western Paradise, was appointed by Jiang Ziya as the Water Virtue Star Lord during the Investiture of the Gods, responsible for managing the water department of the Heavenly Court. The Milky Way was also under his jurisdiction.

Therefore, when it came to the matter of the Weak Water descending to the mortal realm, the Jade Emperor immediately sought out him, the person in charge. It was as if he were about to launch a punitive expedition.

Water Deity hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Weak Water resides in the Milky Way year-round and does not attend court assemblies, nor does it require me to report for duty. Therefore, I am unaware of this matter."

The Water Deity immediately denied everything, infuriating the Jade Emperor, who slammed his fist on the table and roared at the Water Deity, "Do you now know the truth?"

The Water Deity wiped the cold sweat from his brow and nodded, saying, "I am aware of this matter and will immediately order someone to bring the Weak Water back to the Heavenly Court for punishment."

The Jade Emperor nodded. "This matter concerns the reputation of the Heavenly Court. If you cannot accomplish this, you will be dismissed from your post as Water Deity Star Lord."

After saying this, the Jade Emperor turned around and left the Lingxiao Palace, leaving all the gods of Heaven standing there.

This really stumped the Water Deity Star Lord, since capturing the Weak Water on his own was practically a joke.

Leaving aside the fact that Sun Wukong was in Gao Village, Zhu Ganglie, the reincarnation of Marshal Tianpeng, was someone that Water Deity Lord couldn't handle. Left with no other choice, he had to seek help from the Antarctic Longevity Emperor. After all, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor was once the senior disciple of the Western Sect, Maitreya Daoist.

Surely his senior brother wouldn't stand by and watch him be punished by the Jade Emperor. If he were willing to lend a hand, it might not be impossible to succeed this time.

After all, given Maitreya's status, the Western Buddhist community would give him some face. This would make the matter much easier to handle.

When Maitreya learned of this, a gloomy look appeared on his face. "Zhu Ganglie is the one destined to go on the pilgrimage. He is destined to become a Bodhisattva of our Buddhist sect in the future."

"How can a Buddhist bodhisattva marry? This is not just a matter of the Heavenly Court's reputation. It concerns the strict rules and regulations of our Buddhist sect."

"Go and contact the Buddhist sect's influence in Heaven immediately, and have them accompany you to the mortal realm. Go to Gao Village to capture Ruoshui."

After hearing this, the Water Deity did not leave immediately, but said with a troubled expression, "Senior Brother, Gao Village not only has Zhu Ganglie, but also that monkey who made havoc in the Heavenly Palace."

"Moreover, this matter is by no means as simple as it seems on the surface. There must be the shadow of the Humanist and Taoist sects behind it."

"Therefore, the eldest brother must personally intervene and have the Buddhist sect send someone. Only by taking a two-pronged approach can this matter be resolved."

Maitreya Daoist nodded after hearing this, "I had underestimated the situation. If this matter is truly related to the Human Sect and the Daoist School, it is indeed beyond your ability to handle."

"You take some men to Gao Village to test the waters first, and I will head to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain to see my teacher. He will naturally have a plan then."

When Shui Dexingjun heard that Maitreya Daoist was going to find Bodhi Patriarch, the benevolent incarnation of Zhunti Daoist, his worries disappeared.

He simply acknowledged the order and then turned and left the Palace of Longevity. He went directly to contact the Buddhist forces within the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Court today is ostensibly ruled by the Jade Emperor. However, it is actually divided into various factions, among which the three major sects of Taoism hold the most power.

However, their spirits were listed after their deaths, and since the Investiture of the Gods was in the hands of the Jade Emperor, they were subject to some degree of control.

However, the disciples of the Western Sect did not care about this. Although they were also bound by the Investiture of the Gods, the two shamans of the West used the Eight Treasures Merit Pool to reshape their golden bodies of merit.

Therefore, the restrictions imposed on them by the Investiture of the Gods were the weakest among the three major schools of Taoism. This is also what allowed them to dare to outwardly comply with but inwardly defy the Jade Emperor.

Meanwhile, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West were in the Jade Pool, watching the Water Virtue Star Lord's every move through the Haotian Mirror.

Seeing that the Water Deity first went to the Four Heavenly Kings and then to the Department of Grand Duke Jupiter to find the Grand Duke Jupiter in charge of the year, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but smile.

The Queen Mother of the West chimed in, "Senior Brother, are you trying to use Sun Wukong to weaken Buddhism's influence in Heaven?"

The Jade Emperor nodded. "It's just a small, insignificant body of water. Whether it descends to the mortal realm or not, how much impact will it have on the Heavenly Court?"

"Moreover, such things are not uncommon in Heaven. Our precious daughter has done just as many such things."

"I wonder if that monkey dares to kill these good-for-nothings. After all, that monkey is now practically a Buddhist."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother smiled and said, "The monkey has always been a follower of Taoism. Trying to win him over through Buddhism is nothing short of wishful thinking."

"However, if Patriarch Bodhi were to intervene, I'm afraid that monkey wouldn't be able to cause much trouble. Therefore, Senior Brother, you'll need to make other arrangements." (End of Chapter)