Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start

Chapter 541 Winning Over the Three Demons and Leaving Jinping Prefecture

Jiang Liuer laughed, "I truly know the Buddha. If the Buddha doesn't recognize me, then this Buddha is probably an imposter, isn't he?"

The man seeking respite from the heat was furious. "What did you say? We are truly revered Buddhist monks. How dare you, a mere little monk, spout such nonsense and slander?"

Jiang Liuer smiled slightly and continued, "I have long admired the three great demon kings of Qinglong Mountain, Xuanying Cave, Bihan, Bishu, and Bichen. Stop pretending and show your true forms."

If Jiang Liuer had said before that he knew them, it would have only shocked the three demon kings.

But now, Jiang Liuer's words revealed the secret of heaven, which startled the three demon kings.

In Buddhist territory, impersonating a Buddha is a serious matter if it gets out.

The Buddhist community will spare no effort to capture, kill, and eliminate anything that might threaten its reputation and honor.

From the very beginning, the three demon kings knew how great a risk they were taking.

That's why Jinping Prefecture was chosen, a city located in a corner of the Western Regions, a remote and marginal place, where sesame oil is only harvested once a year.

Why? They wanted to deceive everyone and secretly hoard sesame oil so they could become Great Immortals as soon as possible.

Indeed, the three demon kings harbored ambitions to reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

And the sesame oil was not just for filling one's stomach and satisfying one's appetite.

More importantly, it is the power of faith that the people accumulated during the process of refining sesame oil and storing it in large vats.

Although not as profound as meritorious deeds, it was still a rare and precious thing for the three demon kings.

It was precisely because of this that the three demons' cultivation level soared in just a few years, reaching the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

Bihan gave an awkward smile. "What Bihan, Bishu, Bichen King? We don't know. If you have something else to say, then say so. If not, Buddhist affairs are busy and we can't stay any longer."

Jiang Liuer sighed, "The three kings still won't tell the truth. Wukong, let's go."

"What are you going to do?"

While the three demons were still completely bewildered, Sun Wukong had already soared into the air!

The golden cudgel flew out from his ear, grew larger in the wind, and smashed directly at the three demons.

This blow was powerful and heavy, but the force was controlled perfectly, just enough for the three rhinoceros demons to barely catch it.

Bi Han and his two companions had already investigated the group beforehand and found that they had no cultivation whatsoever.

But at this moment, Sun Wukong suddenly made his move. The three of them were not prepared at all and were caught off guard. They were hit by the blow and sent flying in mid-air, where they revealed their true forms.

"Ha, it really is a rhinoceros demon."

The little black dragon clapped and cheered below, looking quite pleased with itself.

"How dare you laugh at us!"

Bi Han and the others were immediately enraged and rushed towards the little black dragon.

That monkey was quite powerful and had profound cultivation. He didn't believe that everyone else was as monstrous as that monkey.

Avoiding the cold, avoiding the heat, avoiding the dust—these are all unparalleled demon kings of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. At this moment, their full power is exceptionally fierce, and no one below the Daluo Golden Immortal realm can withstand them.

But ironically, the little black dragon has already attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!

A dragon's roar resounded throughout the universe. The three demons felt a huge wave of energy rolling over them, rushing straight towards them. They felt dizzy and almost suffocated. Before they could react, three golden ropes had already bound them tightly.

As the shockwave subsided, the three demons finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that they were bound tightly and had no chance of breaking free, they hung their heads in dejection. "Three elders, we have no grudge against each other. Why have you captured us? Is it just because we took ten vats of your sesame oil? The entire Jinping Prefecture has enjoyed favorable weather and abundant harvests every year. Ciyun Temple has also benefited a lot. It is more than enough to offset the loss of the sesame oil."

Jiang Liuer was too lazy to even speak. Sun Wukong said helplessly, "Who told you guys that we're going to arrest you?"

After saying that, Sun Wukong waved his hand, and the golden ropes that bound the three demons tightly came loose and fell to the ground.

The three demons were stunned. They looked at each other, and after a long pause, they finally said, "You're not from the Buddhist sect?"

"yes."

"So you let us go even though we impersonated Buddhist deities?"

Jiang Liuer said in a serious tone, "As a disciple of Buddhism, one should naturally have the world in one's heart. Although the three demon kings impersonated the Buddha, they made unparalleled contributions to the people of Jinping Prefecture. What does it matter if they impersonate three Buddhas?"

The three demons were immediately moved to tears, looking at Jiang Liuer as if they had found an unspeakable confidant.

Sun Wukong asked, "What are your plans after the Lantern Festival?"

The three demons were taken aback. "Of course they're still in Jinping Prefecture."

Although they had lived in Jinping Prefecture for many years, they had only a so-so feeling for the prefecture, but they were very interested in the sesame oil from Jinping Prefecture.

Jiang Liuer pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind, and said, "Three demon kings, come with me."

The three demon kings were puzzled, but they still followed Jiang Liuer over.

Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing also wanted to go up, but Sun Wukong stopped them, saying, "Master has something to discuss with these three oxen. What are you doing getting involved? Just stay put."

Although Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing were unwilling, they had no choice.

Reaching a secluded corner of Ciyun Temple, Jiang Liuer casually waved his hand, setting up a barrier to prevent others from spying on them.

Then he sighed and asked, "Do the three demon kings know about the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures?"

"Journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures? Never heard of it."

The three demons shook their heads, indicating that they had never heard of it.

Jiang Liuer continued, "I was originally a disciple of the Medicine Buddha at the Great Thunderclap Temple. However, because I spoke some truths at the Great Thunderclap Temple, the Buddha banished me to the mortal realm and punished me by sending me on a journey to the West to retrieve the scriptures."

Jiang Liuer briefly recounted his experiences before saying with great sorrow, "I traveled from east to west, passing through countless temples and meeting countless monks, but they were all so disappointing. They were all cowards who plundered the people's wealth."

The three who were avoiding the cold agreed wholeheartedly, "Yes, the elder is right. The people of Buddhism are wicked and greedy, truly despicable."

"That's why I'm advising you to leave Jinping Prefecture as soon as possible."

"What does this have to do with us leaving Jinping Prefecture?"

"You've committed a grave offense by impersonating Buddhas to obtain incense oil. These Buddhas you're impersonating are all ruthless and vicious. If they discover your deception, do you think you'll escape unscathed?"

The three demons fell silent. They had thought of this when they planned to impersonate the three Buddhas.

But since nothing has ever happened over the years, I haven't paid much attention to it.

Now, Jiang Liuer's words have reignited the worries in the three of them!

That's the Buddha, the Buddha! His power is boundless; these little demons are no match for him. What if their scheme is exposed?

(End of this chapter)