Journey to the West: Upon seeing the Yellow-Eyebrowed Demon, why not pay homage?

Chapter 131 The Culprit Manjushri, His Heart Is Deserving of Heinous Punishment! [First Update, Please Continue Reading]

Sun Tzu's Art of War states: "Those skilled in warfare first make themselves invincible, then wait for the enemy to become vulnerable. Invincibility lies in oneself, vulnerability lies in the enemy."

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The general idea is that a skilled strategist first ensures their own survival and then waits for an opportunity to defeat the enemy.

The key to avoiding defeat lies within oneself, while the ability to defeat an enemy depends on whether the opponent makes a mistake.

The Buddha of the East was well-versed in various schools of thought, and naturally had read Sun Tzu's Art of War. For thousands of years, he had been waiting for his opponents to make mistakes.

However, aren't our opponents the same?

Over the years, the lineage of the Buddha in this world has been almost flawless, and the positions of the Four Great Bodhisattvas are firmly secured, thus forming the strongest protective barrier in front of the Tathagata Buddha.

Now, thanks to the grand plan of the westward journey, Manjushri has a controversial place to stand, which is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If we don't do something, we will definitely regret it in the future.

Having thought this through, Donglai Buddha finally made up his mind and said in a deep voice, "I have two pieces of advice for you. First, be careful not to fall into Manjushri's trap. Second, do it with confidence, I will back you up."

Huang Mei wanted this second sentence, so he put his hands together, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you, Master. This disciple will take his leave."

Donglai Buddha waved his hand and said, "Go on, if you have any questions or need my help, come back to me anytime."

Huang Mei nodded repeatedly, and after leaving the inner court of Tushita Heaven, he swiftly flew to the Thirty-Third Heaven, arriving directly at the gate of Tushita Palace, and called out loudly, "Is Master Xuandu in the palace?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a stream of light flew out of the palace, landed in front of the gate, and transformed into Xuan Du's figure, who asked with a smile, "What brings you here?"

Huang Mei said, "I have something to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Xuan Du asked directly.

Huang Mei looked around and said, "This is not the place to talk."

Xuan Du raised an eyebrow, instantly realizing that this matter was probably no small thing: "Come with me."

A short while later.

Xuandu led Huangmei to a meditation room, and after the other party entered, he closed the door and windows with a flick of his sleeve.

"Say it, with me here, you don't need to worry about anyone overhearing your conversation."

"it is good."

Huang Mei nodded, his gaze fixed on the other person's eyes: "On the journey west, I scouted ahead for the westward team. When we arrived at a place called Wuji Kingdom, we discovered some unusual circumstances."

For example, there was a demon in the kingdom who claimed to be a Taoist priest from Zhongnan Mountain. After gaining the king's trust by performing rainmaking rituals, he pushed the king into a well and from then on impersonated the king, seizing everything from him.

By the way, it was the Dragon King of the Well who told me about this, which means that the news of the Taoist priest usurping the country has already spread.

Xuan Du pondered for a moment and said, "So, you want me to clean house?"

"No, I haven't finished yet."

Huang Mei waved his hand: "The key is the true identity of that fake king. He is neither a Taoist nor a demon, but a mount under Manjushri Bodhisattva."

Xuandu was taken aback: "You mean, Manjushri's mount impersonated a Taoist priest to commit evil deeds and tarnish the reputation of Taoism?"

"That's how it seems from the current situation. But what's the real story? Would Master Xuandu be willing to investigate with me?" Huang Mei nodded slightly.

Xuandu knew perfectly well that the other side was trying to use his strength against him. In other words, they were using the power of the Daoist sect to strike at Manjushri.

However, this is also what he hoped to see.

After all, if the future Buddhist lineage cannot grow before the end of the Journey to the West, and the present Buddhist lineage does not decline during this period, then when the Journey to the West ends, Buddhism will immediately flourish, and this ebb and flow will suppress Taoism.

That being said, if we could cooperate with Huang Mei to suppress Manjushri, or even strip him of his high rank and enlightenment, it would be a good thing for the future Buddhist lineage and the entire Taoist sect.

"Then let's go. Take me to see this. If Manjushri was behind this, I will definitely hold him accountable." After considering the stakes, Xuandu said decisively.

Huang Mei transformed into a middle-aged Taoist priest and laughed, "This is my incarnation in Wuji Kingdom, named Jia Yizhen. Please follow me, Grand Master—"

Xuandu asked with amusement, "Do you Buddhists all like to disguise yourselves as Taoists to do things?"

Huang Mei waved his hands repeatedly: "Of course not, it's completely different. I have never done anything bad as a Taoist priest."

It was early morning.

Huang Mei led Xuan Du to the Imperial Garden of Wuji Kingdom. This time, instead of moving the banana trees, they passed directly through them and arrived at the Dragon Palace in the Well.

"Little Dragon greets both of you!"

With Huang Mei deliberately releasing his aura, the Well Dragon King quickly ran out of the Dragon Palace and bowed deeply.

Xuan Du raised his hand to wake the other person, patiently inquired, and confirmed the truth.

The Dragon King of the Well used the same old rhetoric, but in his heart he was guessing the identity of this new lord.

"Take me to see the King of the Black Chickens." After asking the question, Xuan Du suddenly changed the subject.

The Dragon King dared not refuse, and bowed and scraped as he led them into the Dragon Palace. Turning past the Crystal Hall, they saw a six-foot-tall body lying under the eaves: "My lords, this is the corpse of the King of Wuji Kingdom."

Xuan Du nodded slightly, touched the space between the eyebrows of the corpse with one finger, and used the corpse to perform a ritual, instantly summoning back the wandering soul of the king.

"Greetings, Dragon Lord."

The spirit glanced at the two Taoists in the arena, then bowed to the Dragon King of the Well.

The Dragon King of the Well waved his hands repeatedly, pointing at Huang Mei and Xuan Du, saying, "These two are celestial officials from heaven."

Upon hearing this, the departed soul was overjoyed and immediately knelt down: "I beg the Heavenly Official to grant me justice!"

Xuandu asked, "Who harmed you?"

The spirit responded, "He's a sorcerer!"

Xuan Du's lips twitched: "Tell me the process again."

Suppressing his excitement and anticipation, the deceased began to recount the drought in Wuji Kingdom, continuing until he had nowhere else to turn for help!

"What a cunning and sociable sorcerer!" Xuan Du sneered, then continued, "Come with me to the Underworld to verify the truth—"

A short while later.

Outside the Hall of Yama.

King Yama rushed out of the hall in a panic, glanced at the two people and one soul before him, and immediately bowed to Xuandu, saying, "This humble god pays respects to Grand Master Xuandu."

Xuandu said, "King Yama, I've heard that you've protected evil spirits and even drove away a king who came to plead for help?"

King Yama inwardly groaned, "Please, Grand Master, come into the hall with me for a detailed discussion."

Xuan Du raised his hand and cast a barrier: "Let's talk here, no outsiders will hear us."

King Yama let out a long breath and lowered his eyes, saying, "Master, to be honest, someone has given us Ten Kings of Hell not to interfere."

"Who greeted them?" Xuan Du asked.

Yama, the King of Hell, dared not deceive him: "Manjushri Bodhisattva."

Xuan Du sneered, "Very well, it seems this wasn't his mount descending to the mortal realm on its own, but rather at his behest."

Pretending to be a Taoist priest, committing evil deeds, and tarnishing the reputation of Taoism, his heart is truly despicable!