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

But then Ruoshui stood in mid-air, her clothes fluttering, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes, causing the year's ruling deity to involuntarily take a half step back.

Her voice was soft, yet it carried the chill of the deepest hell, and her eyes were filled with murderous intent. "The year's ruling deity, if you do not withdraw your formation within three breaths, do not blame the Ruoshui for being merciless."

The Grand Duke of Jupiter, his face flushed and pale, gripped his command flag tightly. He commanded sixty generals of the Jiazi Grand Duke's army, each a Taiyi Golden Immortal. The Grand Duke's Grand Formation he had set up could even trap a Daluo Golden Immortal; how could he possibly show weakness before a woman?
"Fairy of the Weak Water, do not remain obstinate. If you surrender today, I, the Grand Duke, can plead for you before His Majesty..."

Before the Grand Duke of the year had finished speaking, the Fairy of Weak Water had already raised her hand. Suddenly, a crack appeared in the sky, and the dark blue Weak Water, like an inverted celestial river, flowed out, but instead of rushing towards the Grand Duke's followers, it transformed into countless streams, wrapping around each of the Grand Duke's generals.

"This...this is the Nine Nether Weak Water. Touching it will corrode immortal bones, and getting wet will damage one's foundation of cultivation. Everyone, please be careful."

The sixty Tai Sui generals hurriedly summoned their magical treasures to protect themselves, and the Tai Sui formation immediately revealed a flaw. Now it can only barely maintain its current state.

Hou Tu ignored the Tai Sui formation and instead mobilized the Nine Nether Weak Water, which swept directly towards the Tai Sui of the year.

The Grand Duke Jupiter of the year was terrified and hastily summoned his natal magic weapon, the Grand Duke Jupiter Seal. The seal grew in the wind, transforming into the size of a mountain, barely managing to block the invasion of the Weak Water.

However, the Tai Sui followers behind him were not so lucky. Several of them with slightly weaker cultivation were immediately contaminated by the Weak Water, and their immortal bodies began to decay at a visible speed.

The Grand Duke of the year was surprised that Ruoshui would actually dare to kill a god, so he hurriedly said, "Fairy Ruoshui, please show mercy, we will withdraw immediately."

The Water Fairy snorted coldly, and with a flick of her slender hand, the Weak Water flowed back into her sleeve as if controlled by her own arm. The Grand Duke of the Year dared not delay, and hurriedly ordered his subordinates to dismantle the great formation, leading his wounded general in a hasty retreat.

This upheaval, though a long story, actually lasted only a short time, ending with the year's ruling deity suffering a major defeat.

This left Grandpa Gao speechless, as he never dreamed that his daughter would be so capable.

"That's the Grand Duke Jupiter, and there were over sixty of them. How could they be no match for my daughter alone?"

As Gao Taigong muttered to himself, the battle between Zhu Ganglie and the Four Heavenly Kings in mid-air had already been decided.

The Four Heavenly Kings were beaten black and blue by the Nine-Toothed Rake, and three of their magical treasures were damaged. They were retreating in a sorry state along with the Water Deity.

Sun Wukong, watching from below, clapped his hands and cheered: "This fool has really put in the effort today. It seems his wedding night is in the bag."

Pigsy descended from the clouds, grabbed the slender waist of the Water Fairy, and said smugly, "I, Pigsy, was once the leader of the Four Saints of the North Pole. Dealing with these gatekeepers is a piece of cake."

Just then, a radiant light of Buddha suddenly shone across the sky, accompanied by the sound of chanting. Auspicious clouds appeared on the western horizon, revealing the arrival of the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha.

The Bodhisattva Akasagarbha stood in mid-air, his face grim, and uttered a Buddhist chant, “Amitabha, Zhu Ganglie, as a member of the Buddhist community, how can you do such a thing as taking a wife? Why don’t you come with this humble monk to Mount Ling and apologize to the Buddha Tathagata?”

Pigsy snorted and said, "When did I become a Buddhist? How come even I don't know?"

Seeing that Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) didn't give him any face, the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha's expression darkened further. He simply let out a cold snort.

"Now that you have joined the pilgrimage team, you are a member of our Buddhist community. Otherwise, how could you obtain the true scriptures and spread Buddhism eastward?"

In most people's minds, being a member of the pilgrimage team is an immense blessing. Once the mission of spreading Buddhism eastward is accomplished, one will receive heavenly merit rewards—a coveted position for countless people. However, Pigsy coldly snorted and said, "Since that's the case, then I, Pigsy, will not marry this scripture. Now you can't control me anymore, can you?"

The Bodhisattva Akasagarbha was instantly dumbfounded, after all, the person chosen to go on the pilgrimage was ordained by Heaven. It wasn't something that could be changed so easily.

In an instant, the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha's originally gloomy face turned even more pale and bluish, and the prayer beads in his hands creaked as he gripped them tightly.

This journey to the West is crucial to the great plan of spreading Buddhism to the East. If Zhu Bajie were to withdraw due to excessive pressure, not only would the Buddha be furious, but the Western Paradise itself would also be in turmoil.

Suppressing his shock and anger, Bodhisattva Akasagarbha clasped his hands together and said, "Why do you say such angry words? The journey to the West is ordained by Heaven and is not a child's play."

Zhu Ganglie embraced Ruoshui Xianzi and slammed his nine-toothed rake on the ground, shaking the entire Gao Village three times.

"Old Pig never speaks out of anger. Your Buddhist sect wants me to go on the pilgrimage, yet forbids me from getting married. What kind of logic is this? If the Bodhisattva insists on obstructing me, then today Old Pig will relinquish this burden of the pilgrimage."

Just then, Tang Sanzang slowly stepped forward, put his hands together, and said, "Bodhisattva, please forgive me. This humble monk believes that the word 'emotion' is the ultimate truth of heaven and earth."

"The Water Fairy and Pigsy were deeply in love and reunited after five hundred years of trials and tribulations. This is the will of Heaven. If we forcibly separate them, wouldn't that go against the compassionate heart of Buddha?"

Sun Wukong somersaulted to Tang Sanzang's side, scratching his ears and cheeks as he laughed, "Old monk, you're right. This fool may be stupid, but he's truly devoted to the Weak Water Fairy. If the Bodhisattva tries to forcibly separate them, I'll be the first to object."

The Bodhisattva Akasagarbha's expression shifted uncertainly, unsure of what to do. Just then, the Water Deity Star Lord returned.

Behind the Water Deity stood not only the Four Heavenly Kings, but also more than twenty other celestial beings. All of them were disciples of the Western Sect who had been appointed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Surrounded by these celestial beings was none other than the Antarctic Longevity Emperor of the Heavenly Court, formerly the chief disciple of the Western Sect, Maitreya Daoist.

At the same time, several beams of Buddhist light shot into the sky from the west. Before long, they arrived beside the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha.

The leader was none other than the Medicine Buddha of the Western Buddhist sect. He was currently the top figure in the Western Buddhist lineage within Buddhism.

This secretly pleased Bodhisattva Akasagarbha, who thought to himself, "Now that you're here, I don't have to take the blame. You should decide for yourselves how to resolve this matter."

While thinking this, Bodhisattva Akasagarbha did not forget to step forward and pay his respects. Then he recounted the whole story to Maitreya and Bhaisajyaguru.

After hearing this, the Medicine Buddha looked at Pigsy with a gloomy expression and said, "Pigsy, you are destined to travel to the West to obtain the scriptures. How could you abandon your destined mission for the sake of personal feelings?"

"Have you ever considered the immense consequences of doing this? These consequences will not only fall upon you, but even the Weak Water will be affected by them."

"You wouldn't want Ruoshui to be banished to the eighteenth level of hell to suffer the tortures of purgatory, would you?"

"Please heed my advice, and let Ruoshui return to Heaven with the Water Deity Star Lord to be punished. I can guarantee that Ruoshui's life will be in no danger." (End of Chapter)