From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Unless it's the real "Horse-Diving Poison" that represents "lust" in "Journey to the West," Jiang Liu won't feel anything or experience pain for even a short while!

Seeing that the river flowed unimpeded, a hint of fear crept onto the Queen's angry face.

If she were merely a monster driven by obsession, she would naturally feel no fear and would only relentlessly fight and kill any enemy. However, the obsession of that former demon of love and lust has now taken root in the current queen of the Western Liang Kingdom, giving her a degree of human emotion.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jiang Liu struck the opponent's heart with his tin staff, piercing through his nine orifices and expelling the obsession of the Wind and Moon Demon from his body, which transformed into a scorpion the size of a pipa.

Without a physical form to rely on, the scorpion could not withstand the aura of the staff, nor the radiance of Jiang Liu's primordial spirit. After being illuminated, its obsession dissipated, leaving only a thin silver needle.

It's that poisonous thorn that knocks the horse down.

Although the demon of wind and moon in this world is different from the mother scorpion in "Journey to the West", this needle is also extraordinary. It is neither gold nor silver. Jiang Liu absorbed it into his primordial spirit and refined it internally, leaving only a ball of information that is in harmony with the principle of form and emptiness in Zen.

Jiang Liu cultivated the Dharma Eye, knowing emptiness and form. Form, though fleeting, is beautiful. As long as one is not attached to it, it can bring joy.

Once the refining is complete, Jiang Liu's cultivation at the Dharma Eye level will advance further, and he may obtain the supernatural power of Amitabha and cultivate the true Buddha Eye.

"But it's not bad either."

With a faint smile and a calm demeanor, Jiang Liu watched as the illusion dissipated, leaving only a queen in a small red jacket in the cave. He waved his hand, and the clothes were automatically put on her. He then blew on her to wake her up.

The Queen awoke and, knowing what had happened, bowed to Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu revealed his true form and explained the situation: "I am Gu Yue Yuanjue. I was entrusted by your general to come to the mountains to investigate and find this Pipa Cave. I removed the poisonous scorpion from your body and restored your original spirit."

The Queen kowtowed again, her cheeks flushed, and said, "My lord, I wish to become your disciple and learn the Great Dao."

It wasn't that she had lustful thoughts towards a monkey, but rather that she recalled past events... Although it wasn't her intention, the female monster had used her body, and she couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Jiang Liuqing knew this, so he helped her up, handed her the talisman and diagram of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom, and then taught her the way of cultivation, saying with a smile, "Since you have bowed to me twice, it is acceptable to take you as my disciple."

After the Queen received the magic and the map, she kowtowed three times and then invited the Queen to a banquet in the country.

The river's flow is perfectly acceptable.

It wasn't that he was greedy for alcohol, but the "jade pillow" hurdle was one he couldn't bypass and had to overcome.

Second.

Hu Yuan, Hu Jue, and Lu Zhenping should experience the charm of the Women's Kingdom, but they should just be careful not to let their tempers get out of control.

Bajie only passed by in a hurry back then, and Bajing only considered himself a horse at the time. It didn't count as cultivation, and he needed to make up for it.

That's how it is.

Jiang Liu and his group, along with the female soldiers and generals, escorted the Queen down the mountain and into the city. They were treated to three days of hospitality before departing amidst the cheers of the city's residents.

"Finally, we're out of the Kingdom of Women!"

Living in the Land of Women, Ba Jing was extremely uncomfortable. Women often tried to take advantage of him and make love to him, which frightened him so much that he wanted to turn into a white horse to find some peace and quiet.

But if it turns into a white horse, it is still just a mount, no different from the cultivation method of violently cutting off the six senses of a person to "see no evil, see no evil."

It's not a proper form of physical training for cultivation!

Besides, now that he has regained his human form, why should he need to be a mount again? If he really wants peace and quiet, he would be more at ease being a mindless wild beast.

"You're living in a world of blessings but you don't know it."

Even in the Women's Kingdom, Pigsy was terrified of the female bodhisattvas, fearing that his vital essence would be drained and his yang marrow sucked out. But now that he was away from the city, his heroic spirit resurfaced, and he even started teasing Bajing.

"Senior brother, are you still talking about me? Back then, you drank the water of the Mother-Child River and gave birth to an evil fetus. Now your belly is still big... Could it be that it wasn't completely aborted and has been nurtured for five hundred years? Why don't you go back to the Women's Kingdom and go to the Fetal Recognition Spring to see if there are twin images? If there are, then you must still have a child in your belly."

When Bajie teased him, Bajing retorted and brought up Bajie's embarrassing past.

"Third Senior Brother, did Second Senior Brother also drink the water of the Mother-Child River back then?"

Hu Yuan immediately asked with a smile.

"How could this be fake?"

The Eight Pure Ones are very serious.

"I've heard that Nezha in heaven was born after Lady Yin had been pregnant for three years. Even before becoming a god, he could stir up rivers and seas and skin dragons alive. If my second brother had been pregnant for five hundred years... that would be incredible! Wouldn't he be able to punch the Jade Emperor and kick the Buddha as soon as he was born?"

Hu Jue's words were even more reasonable and well-founded.

"You two are asking for a beating, aren't you?"

Bajie was so ashamed that he cursed the two tiger brothers and then said to Bajing, "You, the Third Prince of the Dragon, dare to expose my shortcomings."

"Quickly turn into a horse, and teach me to lead it!"

Bajing still had a serious expression: "I have already attained a human body, why would I transform into a horse? If you want to transform, senior brother, you can transform yourself."

In a short time.

The whole team was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

While the travelers on earth were having a good time, the gods and immortals in the heavens were not.

The Jade Emperor still remembered the scene of the Mandate of Heaven manifesting a ten-thousand-foot-tall body at Wuzhuang Temple, supporting the heavens and earth, breaking Wanshou Mountain, and killing Zhen Yuanzi. He also remembered the invincible divine power of the Mandate of Heaven in destroying the Twenty-Eight Constellations and the Four Heavenly Kings. Not to mention that the monkey had also obtained the Primordial Purple Qi. The Jade Emperor was extremely anxious, fearing that the monkey would attack the heavens at the slightest provocation.

This time—

Even a sage would find it difficult to stop.

Not to mention that the Supreme Old Crane had already perished in the underworld and entered the cycle of reincarnation... He had a premonition that it was definitely related to that monkey.

"Your Majesty, it would be best to reconvene the Twenty-Eight Mansions first."

The Queen Mother was also secretly astonished by the monkey's supernatural powers. She had considered taking back the business on Pansiling and leaving him with no leverage, but recalling the monkey's threatening words that resonated in their hearts, she was also terrified. She could only hope that the Jade Emperor would quickly replenish the Heavenly Court's missing fighting force.

Although it's certain that they can't defeat that monkey, at least it provides some psychological comfort.

Not to mention that their Heavenly Court also has the Zhou Tian Star Array.

If the positions of the Twenty-Eight Mansions are completed, and the Investiture of the Gods is used as the core of the formation, and the 365 righteous gods of the Heavenly Court and a total of 100,000 heavenly soldiers practice together, it may be possible to resist the monkey's vast divine power of transforming heaven and earth, which is like the true form of Pangu of the Wu tribe.

"That's all we can do for now."

The Jade Emperor sighed and ordered Venus to go to the northern continent of the mortal realm to recruit monsters that matched the Twenty-Eight Mansions.

Why not Xiniu Hezhou?

Firstly, they didn't want to confront the monkey directly.

Secondly, compared to Xiniu Hezhou, Beiju Luzhou has more demon kings. Although not many can compare to the Seven Great Sages of yesteryear, many of them are exotic species with ancient bloodlines, which can add strength to the Heavenly Court.

"Report!"

Just as he was worrying, a spirit official came to report, "Your Majesty, the Venerable One of the West, Prabhutaratna Buddha, requests an audience with Your Majesty..."

Free from worries

Chapter 1505 Cooperation between Taoism and Buddhism Due to External Enemies

"Venerable One of Western Paradise, what brings you to my Heavenly Court?"

The Jade Emperor summoned the Tathagata of Many Treasures into the palace, getting straight to the point without wanting to waste words.

"I came for Wukong."

The eyes of the Tathagata Prabhutaratna are filled with compassion.

“Sun Wukong? He’s long dead. This one… is called the Man of Destiny, and he’s even given a new name, Gu Yue Yuan Jue.”

The Jade Emperor's expression was solemn. "In truth, it has some connection with Laozi's transformation of barbarians into Buddha."

Upon hearing this, Tathagata Duobao lowered his eyes and did not respond to the question, but simply said, "Does Your Majesty really want this monkey to continue walking like this?"

The Jade Emperor remained silent.

Although we don't know what the "chosen one" is planning, the best course of action is to find his weakness and eliminate him to be on the safe side.

Yet he is immortal; no matter how many times he dies, he will return, and his inherent arrogance can never be erased.

But we can't let him continue like this, otherwise it will definitely disrupt the connection between the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling.

This time—

They had to abandon their open and covert struggles over the grand plan of Journey to the West and engage in genuine cooperation.

"What are your thoughts, Venerable One? Please speak frankly."

The Jade Emperor got straight to the point.

The Buddha of Many Treasures asked, "Does Your Majesty still remember the Six-Eared Macaque?"

"Six Ears..."

The Jade Emperor frowned. "Isn't he dead?"

"His body is still in my possession. As long as I find the Five Aggregates, refine them into a pill, and give it to him, I can bring him back to life."

The Buddha of Many Treasures laughed and said, "Among the Four Chaotic Monkeys, there are two Red-Bottomed Macaques and two Long-Backed Apes. Their strengths are uneven, and their temperaments are also different. They are not of great use."

The Lingming Stone Monkey and the Six-Eared Macaque are the most special; once they set their sights on a path, they will never turn back, even at the cost of their lives.

Furthermore, this humble monk discovered that after the Six-Eared Macaque was killed by Sun Wukong, its body still retained its spiritual essence and continued to grow stronger, eventually approaching the same level of strength as Sun Wukong.

After Sun Wukong died, the Six-Eared Macaque's body also completely lost its vitality, becoming an immortal zombie.

The Six-Eared Macaque and the Spiritual Stone Monkey are one and the same!

The red-bottomed macaque and the long-backed ape are roughly the left and right arms of these two, hence each has two heads!

After the Six-Eared Macaque died, only one Red-Bottomed Macaque and one Long-Backed Ape remained!

This is ordained by the will of Heaven.

They are either manifestations of the will of Heaven in the world, which is why sages whose primordial spirits are entrusted to the Heavenly Dao feel powerless when they encounter them, while other immortals, Buddhas, demons, and monsters rely entirely on their own abilities to compete with them.

The Jade Emperor suddenly realized, recalling that even the gods and Buddhas in the heavens couldn't distinguish the real from the fake back then, and asked again, "How did you manage to tell the difference back then?"

"I myself cannot identify him, but the one most unwilling to protect my second disciple on his journey to the West must have been the Six-Eared Macaque." The Buddha of Many Treasures smiled calmly...

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"Senior Brother, there's a house ahead."

After leaving the Western Liang Women's Kingdom, the group traveled over mountains and valleys, rarely encountering any people.

Pingping, protected by the Bull Demon King and Iron Fan, was innocent and carefree, naturally detached from worldly affairs. However, after suffering at Mount Hao and traveling with the river through the Kingdom of Chechi and the Kingdom of Women, she gradually came to understand the ways of human competition, and her carefree nature became tainted with some dust. As a result, she developed a divided heart.