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

Chen Xuan looked at Sun Wukong and said, "That fake monkey is also born from the same source as the four of you; it is the heart of the Chaos Demon Ape."

"Now that you have merged with your original heart, your cultivation level has naturally increased greatly. Cultivate diligently, and attaining the Primordial Dao will be a natural outcome."

"After today's events, you and Jin Chanzi no longer need to hide your strength. If you encounter any more calamities on the road, you can proceed without hesitation."

After speaking, Chen Xuan slowly disappeared before Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, and the other two. At the same time, the spatial secret realm shattered completely.

Tang Sanzang, along with the transformed Queen of Xiliang and the greatly enhanced Sun Wukong, returned together to the chapel of the Xiliang Women's Kingdom.

Hongjun's gaze swept across the entire area, finally landing on Manjushri Bodhisattva. He then spoke directly to him.

"The journey to the West shall continue. However, the spread of Buddhism to the East should also conform to human ethics and morality. This marriage is the will of Heaven and the hearts of the people, and should not be hindered any further."

Before Hongjun, not to mention Manjushri Bodhisattva, even the two Western Buddhas would not dare to have any objections.

So he kept nodding to Hongjun, indicating that Buddhism would no longer prevent Tang Sanzang from marrying, and that he would then report this matter to Buddha Tathagata.

Upon seeing this, Hongjun's Dharma Body nodded slightly, and his figure gradually faded away, as if he had never appeared. The vast heavenly might that enveloped the world also dissipated.

The oppressive atmosphere instantly dissipated, and the people of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom felt as if they had been through another world, all breathing a sigh of relief, as if they had survived a catastrophe.

Di Xin put away the Nine Tripods and smiled at Li Shimin, saying, "Now that this matter is settled, Your Majesty, may the wedding ceremony continue?"

Li Shimin laughed loudly: "Of course, I would like to ask the Emperor to continue to preside over the wedding of my younger brother and the Queen of Xiliang."

Tang Sanzang held the hand of the Queen of Xiliang tightly, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with determination and warmth after going through hardships.

He looked up at the sky, and the figures of the saints had quietly disappeared, as if they had tacitly approved of it all.

Sun Wukong scratched his head, swayed over to Tang Sanzang's side, and chuckled, "Master, Mistress, I, Old Sun, am going to drink my fill at today's wedding feast."

With the sage gone, his oppressive aura also dissipated. Pigsy, with Gao Cuilan in tow, and Sandy, leading the white dragon horse, arrived outside the wedding hall.

Like Sun Wukong, he went straight up to the Queen of Xiliang and kept calling her "Master's Wife." The Queen of Xiliang blushed deeply with embarrassment.

Looking at the perfect couple in the hall, the Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion finally smiled with relief. Then, it transformed into a streak of light and headed directly towards the Netherworld Blood Sea, truly retiring after a successful mission.

Under the personal witness of Emperor Xin, the wedding of Tang Sanzang and the Queen of Xiliang was completed very smoothly.

A thunderous cheer erupted, echoing throughout Xiliang. From that moment on, the women of Xiliang were blessed with the harmony of yang energy, allowing their bloodline to continue, and the entire nation rejoiced.

Meanwhile, inside the Great Thunderclap Temple on Mount Ling, the Buddha remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a soft sigh.

"The arising and ceasing of conditions are not fixed laws. Since even the Taoist Ancestor has approved of Tang Sanzang's marriage, our Buddhist sect should also make a statement."

The assembled Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, naturally, dared not voice any objection. They could only rise simultaneously, bow to the Tathagata Buddha, and silently chant, "Amitabha."

The next moment, the sky above the Western Liang Women's Kingdom was suddenly bathed in boundless Buddhist light once again.

A colossal Buddha image, so magnificent and imposing that words cannot describe even a fraction of its grandeur, slowly appeared in the sky above the Western Liang Kingdom.

Behind them were countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats. They were simultaneously manifesting their Dharma bodies above the Western Liang Women's Kingdom. Although their aura was not as sharp and imposing as that of a sage, nor as indifferent as that of the Dao Ancestor who was in harmony with the Dao, it was far more vast and magnificent.

The people of Xiliang, who had just risen, were once again compelled to prostrate themselves in awe.

"Amitabha."

The Buddha's magnificent Dharma sound resounded throughout heaven and earth, each word seemingly carrying immense power.

"Tang Sanzang, now that you have attained enlightenment and realized that the harmony of Yin and Yang is also the Great Dao, this is your destiny, and I will not delve into it further."

He paused briefly, then turned his gaze, brimming with boundless wisdom, to Tang Sanzang and the Queen below, and continued speaking.

"However, the journey to the West to obtain scriptures and save all living beings is the ordained destiny of Heaven and cannot be abandoned. Now that you have severed your worldly ties and entered into a marriage, you should return to the right path and quickly set off westward. Do not indulge in the land of tenderness any longer and miss the opportunity for the liberation of all living beings in the primordial world."

These words instantly reignited the tension in the air, which had just eased. Although Buddha had acknowledged the marriage, he was determined to immediately separate the newlyweds and force Tang Sanzang to continue his journey.

Di Xin frowned, and the Nine Tripods reappeared above his head, emitting a muffled hum, resisting the omnipresent power of the Buddha.

The elite Tang soldiers behind Li Shimin once again united their blood and qi, and the imperial dragon aura roared and shrieked.

Tang Sanzang held the Queen's hand tightly, his face expressionless. He took a step forward and bowed to the image of the Buddha.

His voice was clear and firm as he said, "I will always remember the Buddha's words. To save all sentient beings is my great vow, and I have never dared to forget it."

"However, the Buddha also said that the harmony of Yin and Yang is also the Great Way. Aren't the people of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom among the people? The imbalance of Yin and Yang and the predicament of the broken bloodline here are also sufferings that urgently need to be universally saved."

He raised his head, his gaze clear yet unwavering, “The union of this humble monk and the Queen, the perfect blend of yin and yang, is precisely the beginning of resolving this calamity and liberating all beings in this country.”

"This is worldly practice, and it is also a form of spiritual cultivation. I humbly beseech the Buddha to have mercy and allow this humble monk to stay for a while to solidify the karmic connections here."

"It would also allow the Queen to adapt to her origins, and it wouldn't be too late for her to travel west then. If she leaves now, wouldn't all her previous efforts be in vain? What hope would the people of Western Liang have?"

This statement is reasonable and well-founded. It shows that the great cause of the pilgrimage has not been forgotten, and it elevates the act of staying behind to the level of saving the people of Xiliang. Furthermore, it points out that if he were forcibly taken away, it would be to disregard the suffering of the people here and would be contrary to the compassionate nature of Buddhism.

The Buddha's gaze flickered slightly, his countenance remaining majestic, yet he remained silent for a moment. Finally, it was Guanyin Bodhisattva beside him who spoke.

“Buddha, what Tang Sanzang said is indeed reasonable. Let them stay in the Women's Kingdom of Xiliang for half a year, and then continue their journey westward.”

Guanyin Bodhisattva spoke, and Tathagata Buddha nodded directly. Then he said, "Since that's the case, I'll give you half a year to harmonize the Yin and Yang energies of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom."

After saying this, the Buddha Tathagata, along with the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, disappeared into the skies above the Western Liang Women's Kingdom.

At this point, Tang Sanzang had finally taken the first successful step in changing Buddhism.

This allowed Tang Sanzang to reach a completely new level of understanding of Buddhism. A smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

At this moment, Pigsy laughed and said, "It seems that monks are human too. Master is also all smiles when he gets married."

Pigsy's witty remarks drew laughter from the audience, instantly easing the tense atmosphere. (End of Chapter)