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Chapter 138 Tang Sanzang and his disciples in the Fire Cloud Kingdom: Red Boy's Three Trials! (Please subscribe)
He possesses items from the Holy King's cosmic realm and the seed of the Great Tomb's inheritance.

For Niu Jun, analyzing the divine laws of the Saint King Universe and using them to condense a Saint King Dharma Body was not a difficult task.

Don't ask why.

The answer is simple: a life lived on easy mode needs no explanation.

The secret realm of time, where a day can feel like ten thousand years, has been opened.

In less than half a day, Niu Jun condensed a Saint King Dharma Body of the Taiyi level. He also thoroughly comprehended the Great Dao Laws in the Great Tomb's Inheritance Seed, making the Great Dao Power within his body more than a hundred times stronger.

In addition, he also comprehended the method of creating a multidimensional universe from the laws of the Holy King's Universe and the Great Dao Law of the Great Tomb's Inherited Seed, which further enhanced his understanding of the Great Dao of Spacetime.

If it weren't for insufficient internal energy.

Niu Jun felt that he could now transform the Dao Fruit Universe from a single universe into a multidimensional universe, directly raising his cultivation level to the peak of the Taiyi level.

no way.

Unlike other gods and immortals.

With the Enlightenment Mirror in hand, Niu Jun's understanding of the Great Dao and his improvement in cultivation level were as natural as eating and drinking; there were no bottlenecks whatsoever.

The only real constraints on him are the improvement of his magical power and the limitations of the universe he inhabits.

wrong.

To be precise, the only thing that truly constrains him is the limitation of his own universe.

After all, there are many supernatural powers and secret techniques that can quickly increase magical power.

However, the Journey to the West universe is too small, and the Supreme Dao Ancestor, who holds the talisman and transforms into the Heavenly Dao, is there to block him, so he does not dare to recklessly absorb the primordial energy of heaven and earth to improve his cultivation and magical power.

Therefore, the increase in magical power is not the fundamental factor restricting his cultivation level. The only thing that truly limits his cultivation level is the external environment.

According to the agreement with the Holy King's Universal Dharma Body.

After the new Holy King Dharma Body was thrown into the Holy King Universe.

Niu Jun then ended his secluded cultivation and returned to the Heavenly Court's Myriad Laws Celestial Venerable Palace.

As for why he didn't stay in the Immortal Realm?

This is because the flow of time in the Earthly Immortal Realm is too slow. If one cannot improve oneself and has nothing else to do, it is better to stay in the Myriad Laws Heavenly Venerable's Mansion in the Great Luo Heaven, drink and make merry, and quietly wait for newcomers to join the Heavenly Chat Group.

of course.

Although Niu Jun's main body went to the Palace of Ten Thousand Laws Heavenly Venerable, he also sent out many incarnations to travel through the Three Realms. Furthermore, one mysterious Dharma body was stationed at the Cuiyun Mountain Dojo for a long time, while many incarnations were reading the books in the Heavenly Court Library.

Just as Guanyin Bodhisattva in Buddhism manifests in countless forms to save all sentient beings.

Although I am currently free.

Various Dharma bodies, emanations, and incarnations are busy as cattle and horses.

That's how it is.

Isn't that also a form of spiritual practice?

……

What Niu Jun didn't know was...

While he was indulging in pleasure in Heaven, Tang Sanzang and his disciples, who were on their journey to the West, encountered a problem.

A poem says: Seeking scriptures and overcoming obstacles, I traveled westward, visiting countless famous mountains without end. The rabbit runs and the crow flies, hastening day and night; birds sing and flowers fall, following the seasons.

Now, the four monks, including Tang Sanzang, left Wuji Kingdom and embarked on a winding mountain road, their hearts set on visiting the sacred mountain.

They traveled day and night for more than half a month, crossing several high mountains and several great rivers, before arriving in another country.

This country is called the Fire Cloud Kingdom.

The Fire Cloud Kingdom has a territory of 800 li in circumference and a population of over one million. Its national fortune is soaring to the sky, and its people live in peace and prosperity without any worries. Its capital city, Flame Fire City, is bustling with activity and is extremely prosperous.

Even Tang Sanzang, upon witnessing the prosperity of the Fire Cloud Kingdom, couldn't help but praise it repeatedly, believing that the grandeur of the Fire City was no less than that of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, and that the ruler of the Fire Cloud Kingdom was a wise and sage ruler of the time.

only.

Unlike Tang Sanzang's joy.

After learning about the situation in the Fire Cloud Kingdom, Sun Wukong and his companions all frowned, a bad premonition rising in their hearts. Their intuition told them that the Fire Cloud Kingdom was likely to face a difficult calamity.

Because they are not fools.

It would be impossible for the Fire Cloud Kingdom to have carved out such a paradise in the demon-infested and ghost-ridden Xiniu Hezhou without the support of some powerful being.

in other words.

The Fire Cloud Kingdom has powerful backing, so powerful that all the demons and monsters within an 800-mile radius of the West Niu He Continent, where the Fire Cloud Kingdom is located, have to obediently lie low.

Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Fire Clouds blocked the way on the journey to the West.

The deeper meaning behind this is something worth pondering.

If you were to say that the Fire Cloud Kingdom wasn't an obstacle on the journey to the West, none of the three Sun Wukongs would believe it, even if they were beaten to death.

Since the Fire Cloud Kingdom is an obstacle on the journey to the West, and it is supported by a powerful figure, Sun Wukong and his companions believe that this obstacle was set up by that powerful being.

This way.

This ordeal will not be so easy to overcome.

If they're lucky, it'll be like the Four Sages testing their Zen minds; after a little test, they'll let them pass.

What if you're unlucky?

When Sun Wukong and his companions thought about what they had experienced at Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, even the fearless Sun Wukong couldn't help but shudder. He never wanted to experience that feeling of helplessness again, of being captured with a wave of his hand.

"Junior brothers, do you know what kind of background this Fire Cloud Kingdom has, that it has been able to create such a prosperous and peaceful scene in Xiniu Hezhou, a place teeming with demons?"

Just as Tang Sanzang was marveling at the prosperity of the Fire Cloud Kingdom, Sun Wukong solemnly asked Zhu Bajie and Sun Wukong a question.

Upon hearing this, Pigsy and Sandy immediately shook their heads.

"To be honest, senior brother, in theory, the Fire Cloud Kingdom is only about 20,000 to 30,000 miles away from my Flowing Sand River. I should have heard of it. But the strange thing is that I have lived in the Flowing Sand River for 500 years and have never heard of the Fire Cloud Kingdom."

"This would show that the Fire Cloud Kingdom has not existed for long, and it is very likely that it was only established in the last few decades."

"The fact that the ruler of the Fire Cloud Kingdom was able to build such a large empire in just a few decades, and that the country was peaceful and free from demonic invasions, can only mean that he is no ordinary person."

Sha Wujing said with a solemn expression.

When he said "no demons are disturbing" and "the ruler is no ordinary person", he did not forget to emphasize the words, and his meaning was self-evident.

It means that the Fire Cloud Kingdom is not simple. You two should both behave yourselves and not let anyone find fault with you, so you don't suffer for no reason.

"indeed so!"

"Such a prosperous mortal kingdom! I, Old Pig, have traveled all over the country for so many years when I was Marshal Tianpeng, and this is the first time I've ever seen such a place. There are truly capable people in this Fire Cloud Kingdom!"

Pigsy chimed in, secretly wondering which powerful being had orchestrated this grand scheme of Fire Cloud Kingdom.

"Don't worry, my two junior brothers, I know what I'm doing."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he suspected that the Fire Cloud Kingdom was related to the Emerald Cloud Mountain, which was thousands of miles away.

Having already learned the inside story of Journey to the West, even though he had some suspicions about the Fire Cloud Kingdom, he didn't intend to ask for clarification now. Instead, he planned to follow the established procedures obediently. What?
What process are you asking about?
The so-called process is that Tang Sanzang is captured by demons, and Sun Wukong goes to cause trouble. Those without a powerful backer are killed directly, while those with a powerful backer pretend to be no match and go to Guanyin Bodhisattva for guidance.

Then they would seek help from the relevant influential figures, and everyone would contribute equally to share the merit and fortune.

Finally, they rescued Tang Sanzang and continued their journey westward.

Sun Wukong isn't stupid. With his elder brother, the Bull Demon King, reminding him, he had already figured out the whole process. Why would he break the rules like a novice?

Even in the Wuzhuang Temple, it was only after the two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, repeatedly hinted at his actions that he ate the ginseng fruit and knocked down the ginseng fruit tree.

otherwise.

He doesn't lack one or two longevity fruits, so why would he offend Zhen Yuanzi for a single ginseng fruit?

Think of this.

Sun Wukong was also extremely helpless, hoping that the people behind the Fire Cloud Kingdom could change their methods and stop using the same set of procedures as before.

Because he really didn't want to keep performing monkey shows for people.

In fact.

Sun Wukong also considered being lazy like Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing.

The problem is that both Pigsy and Sandy had their own reasons for being lazy.

Some even bluntly said that you should put in as much effort as you are paid. Sun Wukong has received the most merit and fortune in this Journey to the West, so you should definitely put in the most effort. We can't expect those of us who are paid less to put in the effort while those of us who are paid more can slack off, right?
With just this one sentence, Sun Wukong was completely speechless and could only transform into a diligent monkey.

Because he knew very well that if he wanted to attain the Dao of Hunyuan Taiyi, he had to obtain more fortune during the Journey to the West.

So while Pigsy and Sandy could slack off, he couldn't. Even knowing he was putting on a monkey show for others, he still had to finish the performance.

Of course, Sun Wukong didn't feel like he was at a disadvantage, because the rewards for this Journey to the West performance were so generous that they would drive all the Golden Immortal level powerhouses in the Three Realms crazy. Without some strength and background, even if they wanted to go on stage to perform, they wouldn't be qualified.

Sun Wukong isn't stupid.

It would be strange if he gave up such a good opportunity.

By cooperating in a few plays, one can gain a great deal of luck and merit, and obtain the opportunity to attain the Primordial Chaos and Taiyi. If anyone needs such a play, Sun Wukong can perform it until the other party goes bankrupt.

……

The clearance documents were submitted.

Tang Sanzang and his disciples soon arrived at the royal palace of the Fire Cloud Kingdom and met the legendary Fire Cloud King.

The ruler of the Fire Cloud Kingdom did not conceal his identity. Upon seeing Sun Wukong, he bowed slightly and said, "Nephew Niu Yan greets Seventh Uncle and Holy Monk."

"Are you the Holy Infant?"

Sun Wukong looked at Niu Yan, who was dressed as a human king, his eyes gleaming with divine light. He used his Fiery Eyes of Truth to the fullest extent, but he still couldn't find any flaws in Niu Yan's transformation. A look of surprise appeared on his face.

Saint Infant was Niu Yan's childhood name, while Red Boy was his nickname.

Niu Yan was Niu Jun's only son.

Sun Wukong naturally recognized him, but he didn't expect Niu Yan's transformation technique to be so remarkable that it could deceive his Fiery Eyes of Truth.

"Seventh Uncle, I'm all grown up now, can you please stop calling me by my childhood nickname?"

Upon hearing the words "Holy Infant," Niu Yan's face showed an indescribable sorrow.

When he was little, he didn't think there was anything wrong with his nickname, just like his father often called him by his nickname, Red Boy.

The problem is that he has grown up. Even if we don't count the time spent training in dreams and cultivating in the starry universe, he is over two hundred years old. His cultivation level has long since reached the Golden Immortal level, and his mind has matured.

Therefore, Niu Yan really doesn't care at all about the names "Holy Infant" and "Red Boy".

What can be done?

His resistance was clearly meaningless to Niu Jun and Princess Iron Fan.

Princess Iron Fan, in particular, has always called him the Holy Infant and has never changed her way of addressing him.

So much so that Niu Jun's sworn brothers, as well as many powerful beings in the Three Realms, all called him the Holy Infant, directly using the title "Holy Infant" as his name.

Just like the Third Prince Nezha.

When people mention Nezha, they call him "Third Prince" instead of by his given name.

This greatly troubled Niu Yan, but he had no way to solve it.

"Alright, alright, I understand."

Sun Wukong chuckled and said, then, as if he had thought of something, asked, "Holy Infant, how did you become the Lord of the Fire Cloud Kingdom? Could it be your elder brother's arrangement?"

When Niu Yan heard Sun Wukong's question, he smiled helplessly and then answered irrelevantly, "Holy Monk and Seventh Uncle have come at just the right time. I just happened to encounter three problems and wanted to find someone to help me."

“My father once said that the holy monk is a virtuous and learned monk with great wisdom.”

"Seventh Uncle is exceptionally talented, knows the timing of events and the advantages of location. There is little in the Three Realms that can stump Seventh Uncle."

"Marshal Tianpeng, on the other hand, is experienced, knowledgeable, and wise among the gods."

"Finally, there is General Curtain-Rolling, a confidant of the Great Celestial Venerable. He has always been by the Great Celestial Venerable's side, listening to his teachings and knowing many secrets of the Three Realms. He is skilled in both literature and martial arts and has extraordinary wisdom."

"I believe that with the help of my four uncles and elders, they will definitely be able to help me solve these three problems."

Niu Yan feigned distress and spoke with impeccable manners, adopting a very humble posture.

no way.

Who could blame them when Sun Wukong was their father's sworn brother?

Tang Sanzang is Sun Wukong's master, while Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing are Sun Wukong's junior brothers.

As a junior, he naturally couldn't be impolite.

Tang Sanzang didn't think much of what Niu Yan said, but Sun Wukong and the other two understood the meaning behind his words. They knew that in order to overcome the tribulation of the Fire Cloud Kingdom, they had to solve the three problems that Niu Yan had raised.

Otherwise, even if Niu Yan gave them the pass and allowed them to pass through the Fire Cloud Kingdom, this ordeal would not be resolved.

"I never imagined that the king and my disciple had such a connection."

"I wonder what problem Your Majesty has encountered. Why don't you tell us four? After all, two heads are better than one. My three disciples are all very capable people. Perhaps they can find a solution."

Seeing Niu Yan's distressed expression, Tang Sanzang kindly offered his help, causing Sun Wukong and the other two to twitch at the corners of their mouths.

They didn't know whether Tang Sanzang was truly foolish or pretending.

They jumped right into the brightly lit trap.

The three of them looked at each other.

Then, Sun Wukong bargained with a grin, saying, "Holy Infant, you know that I, Old Sun, only know how to fight and kill. I'm nothing like what your father said. So, how about we skip this problem?"

"If it's really unavoidable, then reduce it by two; three is too many!"

Upon hearing this, Niu Yan immediately shook his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, it's not that I'm trying to make things difficult for you, but I have no choice. One is the foundation, three is the basis, and three questions are already the minimum. It's definitely impossible to reduce it further."

"So, Uncle Qi, please listen to the problem your nephew is facing first."

(End of this chapter)