Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

One faction attacks one territory, and after gaining control, they split up and disperse again, like a wildfire spreading.

Feeling that his strength was still insufficient, he worked tirelessly day and night, refining solid energy.

As his cultivation progressed rapidly, the heavy burden on his heart also lessened.

Perhaps it was precisely because he never acted recklessly in the heart of the Central Plains that the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling kept their eyes firmly fixed on Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang.

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the thirteenth year of the Daye era—617 AD.

With various powerful clans rising up in rebellion, the flames of war were ignited in the Central Plains.

"Of the Southern Continent, only a small corner of the Great Sui Dynasty remains, which has not yet come under my control."

"The Dragon Elephant Undying Technique has broken through the eighty-first level—the physical body is comparable to a top-grade Venerable artifact, both body and spirit refinement have reached the pinnacle of the God Venerable realm, and comprehension of the technique is also firmly at the peak of the God Venerable realm. With this ability, I can protect myself and suppress all sides."

Lin Quan had no more scruples. With a single command, the Demonic Sect and the Giant Kun Gang's forces pointed their weapons at the borders of the Great Sui Dynasty.

In just over twenty days, the entire vast territory of the Sui Dynasty fell into their hands.

After a brief moment of thought, he chose the eastern capital as his capital, ascended the throne, and established the state of "Da Hong".

In an instant, a dazzling golden light cleaved through the clouds and pierced straight down; in mid-air, a gigantic golden dragon of fortune surged and coalesced, its scales and claws flying, its might shaking the eight wastelands.

Song Yu was formally appointed Empress; Li Xiuning, Zhu Yuyan, Shang Xiuxun... Wanwan was promoted to Imperial Concubine; Fu Junzhuo, Fu Junyu, and Fu Junqiang were made Consorts; Song Que was granted the title of Grand Commandant; Wang Shichong was appointed Prime Minister...

When the news spread, all the Buddhas of Mount Ling were moved, and the immortals of Heaven changed color.

According to the divination of destiny, the Tang Dynasty should have been established in the first year of Wude (618 AD). In the first year of Zhenguan (627 AD), Tang Sanzang set off from Chang'an to travel west to seek Buddhist scriptures.

But it is only the summer of the year before the Martial Virtue Era, and the Great Hong Empire, which should not have appeared, has already swept across the Southern Continent and unified the world.

Before the Tang Dynasty was established, how could there be an "Imperial Brother"? And on what basis was Tang Sanzang granted this title?

……

Heavenly Court - Lingxiao Palace.

"The prosperity of Buddhism for five hundred years was originally determined by the Grandmaster Hongjun himself..." The Buddha frowned slightly.

"Now that the Great Hong has been completed and the Golden Dragon of Fortune has received the Heavenly Seal, I dare not act rashly." The Jade Emperor casually deflected the matter.

The Buddha's original name was Duobao Daoren, and he once performed the disciple's rites before the Tongtian Jiaozhu.

In his early years, the Jade Emperor served Hongjun Laozu, and in terms of seniority, he was indeed a generation above the Buddha.

In terms of official duties, the Jade Emperor rules over the Three Realms, while the Buddha is ranked among the Five Elders, making him a subordinate.

In terms of cultivation, how could the one who controls the Heavenly Balance be weaker than a sect leader?

Whether Buddhism flourishes or Taoism prospers, the Jade Emperor has always stood by and watched.

If not for Hongjun's personal order, he would never have participated in this play with the Buddhist sect.

Now that the Great Hong Dynasty is at its peak, with the Golden Dragon coiled in the sky, and the Heavenly Way has been recognized, who dares to defy it?

Which deity would dare to force their way through the ever-flowing torrent of national destiny?

"Great Heavenly Venerable, this old monk has a plan," Buddha said after a moment of contemplation.

Upon hearing the words "Great Heavenly Venerable," the Jade Emperor chuckled inwardly—he preferred to be addressed as "Your Majesty," which conveyed the distinction between ruler and subject; "Great Heavenly Venerable" sounded respectful, but lacked the sense of deference.

He remained expressionless, only raising his hand to indicate, "Buddha, please speak freely."

"The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas control the rain and bestow blessings... The Great Emperor has always been fond of beautiful women," Buddha said slowly.

"This matter is entrusted to Buddha," the Jade Emperor flatly refused, showing no intention of intervening.

If the Dragon King were to sever the rain veins of Jambudvipa, leaving the land barren and the roads strewn with starving corpses, how could he possibly bear such a heinous and immoral act?

It is only natural that when mortal emperors lose their virtue, their countries will eventually fall and their families will perish.

As the ruler of the three realms, if he repeatedly defies the will of Heaven, his own fortune will likely suffer a backlash before others even have a chance to act, and his throne will be in jeopardy.

Although Heaven prevailed in the Investiture of the Gods, it did not destroy the foundations of Earth and Humanity.

Even though the Heavenly Dao is supreme today, the three paths are still interdependent and indispensable.

Years of severe drought have left countless corpses and humanity in ruins. How can Heaven alone remain unscathed?

"Great Heavenly Venerable, regarding the matter of rain, this old monk can go to the East Sea to discuss it in detail with the Dragon King; as for the matter of arousing the heart of the Great Hong King... we still need to rely on the Great Heavenly Venerable's arrangements. After all, all the celestial officials of the Three Realms obey the Great Heavenly Venerable's decrees." Tathagata took a step back and changed his words.

After some negotiation, the Jade Emperor nodded in agreement.

……

At the hour of Chen (7-9 AM) on that day, Venus stepped into the Spider Cave on a cloud.

"Greetings, Immortal!" The seven spider demons, with faces as beautiful as spring flowers and skin as smooth as cream, all bowed their heads and paid their respects.

"Seven fairy maidens, I have come with an extraordinary opportunity... When the time is right..." he said cryptically, promising many generous rewards.

Seeing that they had agreed, Venus smiled and left.

At the same moment, Lin Quan was already standing at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain.

Looking at the monkey's face among the rocks—a face with green fangs and tangled fur—his heart sank, and disappointment welled up within him.

Wuzhi Mountain is only a stone's throw from Chang'an—he wanted to release that monkey.

As the journey to the West draws near, the spirits and monsters of the mountains and fields are unable to contain themselves and begin to appear one after another.

He had previously sent people to explore the Five Finger Mountain, but they had not found a trace of Sun Wukong.

At that time, his cultivation was still shallow, and he was afraid of disturbing the immortals and Buddhas in heaven, so he did not go in person.

"Monkey, have a peach." Lin Quan casually tossed a juicy peach to him.

"Little brat, I, Sun Wukong, am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!" Sun Wukong caught it and devoured it clean in a few bites.

"Do you smoke?" Lin Quan pulled out a pack of cigarettes, shook out one, and lit it with a snap.

"What is this black stick?" Sun Wukong tilted his head to examine it, scratching behind his ear with his monkey paw.

"Cigarette." Lin Quan exhaled a ring of white smoke.

"Give me a bite too!" He reached out to grab it.

"Why don't you come out for a walk?" Lin Quan pretended to be clueless and handed him a cigarette.

"That old man, Buddha..." Sun Wukong began to speak.

"If I release you, would you be willing to serve under me?" Lin Quan asked directly.

"If you can really move this mountain, I'll work with you," he replied casually.

Lin Quan raised his hand and struck, and Five Finger Mountain collapsed with a deafening roar, with rubble pouring down like snow.

"Ha! I, Old Sun, am free!" He leaped into the air, his golden cudgel drawing a silver streak in the clouds, so happy he almost did a somersault.

When he landed and looked back, the area in front of the mountain was already deserted. The forest and spring had vanished without a trace, leaving only the rustling of the wind through the pine trees.

He scratched his head and muttered, "Huh? Where did they go?"

……

Seven dark figures swooped down from the sky, landing directly on the roof of the Winter Capital Imperial Palace.

Lin Quan swept his divine sense slightly and pushed out a palm from a distance. Before the spider silk could even unfurl, the seven demon bodies had already turned to ashes.

He might not accept a fairy who comes to his door;

He never keeps monsters who come to him uninvited.

To trespass into the palace without prior notice is a blatant provocation.

By carefully analyzing the events, the causes and consequences are revealed in the most minute detail.

"Since you dare to strike first, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

The imperial edict was issued immediately: Within the territory of Da Hong, it was strictly forbidden to donate money or grain to any temple.

The prefectural and municipal governments simultaneously launched a thorough investigation into the alleged land occupation, concealment of households, and tax evasion by monks and Taoist priests.

In less than half a month, 99% of the temples in Jambudvipa (the southern continent of India) were either sealed off, demolished, or ordered to return to secular life.

The spider demon vanished into thin air, and the Jade Emperor summoned Venus, who then dispatched a new demon to the winter capital.