Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 203 The Helpful Human Emperor!

At this time, Tang Sanzang, after experiencing ten reincarnations, had completely forgotten his past life and had become a human.

In the Immortal Realm, due to the abundance of spiritual energy in heaven and earth, embarking on the path of cultivation is the common choice of every living being.

In fact, for most beings in the Earthly Immortal Realm, becoming an immortal is not a difficult thing; it is merely the starting point.

In this life, Tang Sanzang was a disciple of Mahayana Buddhism. Although he was not well-liked among humans, he had already embarked on the path of cultivation.

His cultivation level isn't particularly high, after all, he's only been cultivating for a few decades and hasn't even become an immortal yet; he's currently only at the Mahayana realm.

Within the human realm, protected by the Nine Provinces Grand Array, regardless of cultivation level, one's life safety is always guaranteed.

However, once outside the human territory, various demons and monsters, while not rampant, are not uncommon.

In the realm of immortals, all kinds of demons and monsters start from above the immortal realm, and with Tang Sanzang's current cultivation level, he is naturally no match for them.

However, under the protection of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Tang Sanzang experienced some hardships but did not encounter any major problems.

Soon, Tang Sanzang arrived at the border between the southern continent of Zhanzhou and the western continent of Niuhe, which is the area where Wuzhi Mountain is now located.

Before Tang Sanzang entered Wuzhi Mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva arrived there first.

"Sun Wukong, five hundred years ago you were suppressed here by the Buddha. Now five hundred years have passed, have you gained any enlightenment?" Guanyin Bodhisattva said.

"Hahaha! You dare to speak to me like that?" Sun Wukong said with disdain.

Although Sun Wukong did not know who Guanyin Bodhisattva was, he could sense Guanyin Bodhisattva's cultivation level.

He's just a Grand Luo Golden Immortal! He hasn't even reached the Quasi-Saint realm, so how could he speak to Sun Wukong like that?

"Hmph! Sun Wukong, although the Buddha said he would suppress you for five hundred years, if you remain stubborn, that is your way to death!" Guanyin Bodhisattva said in a deep voice.

Guanyin Bodhisattva came to Wuzhi Mountain with the important task of the Western Sect. Whether she could subdue Sun Wukong was related to the many schemes of the Western Sect.

"Hahaha! If it were the Great Sun Tathagata who said these words, they would have some deterrent effect. As for you! What right do you have to be arrogant in front of me, Old Sun?"

"Even if I, Old Sun, stand here and don't move, even if you use all your strength, how could you possibly harm me in the slightest?" Sun Wukong said disdainfully.

Five hundred years ago, if Sun Wukong hadn't voluntarily entered the Buddha's palm-sized kingdom, he wouldn't have been suppressed by the Buddha.

Now, five hundred years have passed, how could Sun Wukong's strength not have improved at all? Moreover, this time it was only Guanyin Bodhisattva who came.

"Sun Wukong, now that I've come here, I can't possibly be completely unprepared. Look what this is!" said Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Sun Wukong looked closely and saw that in Guanyin Bodhisattva's hand was a golden lotus flower, radiating boundless golden light and exuding a powerful aura.

"It is indeed a treasure, but do you think you can do anything to me with this treasure?" Sun Wukong said disdainfully.

After reaching the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm, Sun Wukong's physical body had truly reached its full potential, and even the most precious treasures could not harm him in the slightest.

"Hahaha! Sun Wukong, you probably don't know, this is the most precious treasure of my Western Sect, called the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit."

This is not only a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, but it also embodies the boundless fortune of our Western Sect. How can it be compared to ordinary treasures?

Moreover, this is the most precious treasure of the guiding teacher, containing the true power of a saint. How could you possibly resist it? Guanyin Bodhisattva said with a smile.

As a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the power of the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit is self-evident; standing on it is equivalent to being invincible.

Moreover, the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit is a supreme treasure for suppressing the fortune of the Western Sect, and it contains the boundless fortune of the Western Sect.

When the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit descended with the fortune of the Western Sect, even a peak Quasi-Saint would find it difficult to withstand.

Moreover, Guanyin Bodhisattva has made it very clear that the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit contains the power to guide the saints.

In the current Immortal Realm, although saints cannot descend in their true forms, their power is not entirely hidden.

For example, a supreme treasure, because it is blessed by the power of a saint, can, to a certain extent, unleash power that surpasses that of a peak quasi-saint.

Take, for example, the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit. It is already quite powerful, and with the power of the guiding saint concentrated within it, it is naturally extraordinary.

Let alone suppressing Sun Wukong, even killing him completely wouldn't be that difficult.

"The power of a sage? Is this all you rely on? I, Old Sun, refuse to believe that a mere treasure can do anything to me."

"You hypocrites! Anyway, I, Old Sun, am unable to move right now. If you want to make a move, then go ahead and do it!" Sun Wukong said disdainfully.

"Since that's the case, if I don't show you what's what, you'll never know the methods of my Western Sect!" Guanyin Bodhisattva said in a deep voice.

As soon as she finished speaking, Guanyin Bodhisattva offered up the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit and used it to suppress Sun Wukong, who was being suppressed under the Five Fingers Mountain.

But soon, a look of horror appeared on Guanyin Bodhisattva's face. Because no matter how she gathered her power, the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit did not fall.

"If we want this great calamity to proceed smoothly, brute force alone will not suffice!" Jiang Heng manifested and spoke.

When Guanyin Bodhisattva saw Jiang Heng, she was greatly surprised, but she did not dare to be negligent and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Human Emperor!"

The Human Emperor should know that Sun Wukong is extremely crucial in this great calamity. If he cannot be sent to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures, how can the calamity be brought to a successful conclusion?

Guanyin Bodhisattva was naturally extremely wary of the Human Emperor before her, after all, Jiang Heng's strength was undeniable.

Let alone Guanyin Bodhisattva, even if the two saints of the Western Paradise were to come here, they would not dare to be disrespectful in front of Jiang Heng.

"Rest assured! I have come here precisely to resolve the concerns of your Western Religion and ensure the smooth progress of the Journey to the West!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Guanyin Bodhisattva was slightly taken aback; she really hadn't expected Jiang Heng to say such a thing.

Everyone in the Immortal Realm knows that Emperor Jiang Heng's relationship with the Western Sect is far from good; in fact, one could say he dislikes the Western Sect intensely.

Would Jiang Heng be so kind as to help the Western Sect? Not to mention Guanyin Bodhisattva wouldn't believe it, I'm afraid no disciple of the Western Sect would believe it either.

Just as Guanyin Bodhisattva was wondering, Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni manifested themselves, and even Vairocana Buddha came to this place.

At this critical moment, the eyes of the Western Sect naturally focused on Wuzhi Mountain. As soon as Jiang Heng appeared, the powerful figures of the Western Sect naturally sensed it.

"Your Majesty! This great calamity has developed to such an extent that there are some things you can no longer stop!" Shakyamuni said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha! What I do is none of your business! Besides, I've already made myself perfectly clear!"

"Of course, if you're not satisfied, feel free to make a move and see if I dare send you to reincarnation!" Jiang Heng said disdainfully.

"There may be some misunderstanding in this matter. As long as the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures can proceed smoothly, why bother with so much?" said the Great Sun Buddha.

Both Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni had extremely gloomy expressions. They knew in their hearts that Jiang Heng's appearance here could not possibly be for nothing.

Although they didn't know what kind of scheme Jiang Heng was plotting, their intuition told them that Jiang Heng's plans were probably not small.

"Hmph! Tathagata, the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is now in your hands. You should know the importance of this!" said Patriarch Bodhi in a deep voice.

"I naturally know what's important, otherwise I wouldn't be here. Rest assured, both sages, the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures will definitely proceed smoothly!" said the Great Sun Tathagata with full confidence.

"I hope so!" Shakyamuni looked at Jiang Heng with a gloomy expression and said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha! It's not that I look down on you, but with your methods, there's almost no chance you can get Sun Wukong to compromise."

"Who told me to be so helpful? To ensure the smooth conclusion of this great calamity, I'll help your Western Sect this once!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Shakyamuni and Bodhi Patriarch remained outwardly calm, but inwardly they were filled with doubt, not understanding what Jiang Heng was trying to do.

Jiang Heng took a single step forward and was already in front of Sun Wukong, asking, "Sun Wukong, are you willing to escort the pilgrim on his journey to the West to retrieve the scriptures?"

Sun Wukong said, "I can escort that pilgrim to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures, but there's absolutely no way I'd become his disciple!"

"It is indeed inappropriate to have the Great Sage Equal to Heaven take a being who has not yet become an immortal as his master. This matter can be dropped!" Jiang Heng said.

Upon hearing this, Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni were displeased. Having Sun Wukong become Tang Sanzang's disciple was extremely important for the Western Paradise.

Sun Wukong is now at least a peak Quasi-Saint. If he can be completely subdued, the Western Sect will immediately gain another top-tier powerhouse.

In an era when saints cannot manifest themselves, the importance of a top-tier warrior to the Western Religion is self-evident.

The best solution is to have Sun Wukong become Tang Sanzang's disciple. After all, the master-disciple relationship is there, making it difficult for Sun Wukong to avoid joining the Western Paradise.

As for the fact that Tang Sanzang was a disciple of Vairocana Buddha, the two saints of the Western Paradise did not care too much about it.

Today, Western religions and Mahayana Buddhism are still one family, and the two saints of Western religions have never given up on subduing Mahayana Buddhism.

At that time, Mahayana Buddhism will be the same as Western Buddhism, and the two will be indistinguishable. Both Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong will be disciples of Western Buddhism.

But it was Jiang Heng who brought this up. At this moment, who would dare to voice their opposition? Aren't they afraid that Jiang Heng will turn against them?

If Emperor Jiang Heng were to obstruct the journey to the West, the pilgrimage would likely face further complications, which is certainly not what the two sages of the Western Paradise would want to see.

After exchanging a glance, Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni remained silent, a rare occurrence, which can be considered as tacit acceptance of the matter.

Of course, it's certain that there might be other ulterior motives afterward.

(End of this chapter)