txolops Chapter 137 Wuji Kingdom - Saving Wuji Kingdom
Chapter 137 Wuji Kingdom - Saving Wuji Kingdom
Now, who was this old Taoist priest? He was none other than Li Fa in disguise, which is why Sun Wukong did not recognize him.
It turns out that after returning the true spirits of Golden Horn and Silver Horn to the Tushita Palace, he returned to the mortal realm.
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[Target that can be saved: Wuji Kingdom]
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Rewards for a successful rescue:
[Optional Reward 1: Ten Jiazi of Mana from the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique"]
[Optional Reward Two: Mastery of All Eighteen Martial Arts]
[Optional Reward 3: Creating Land from Rivers (Supernatural Power: Can create land out of thin air by parting waters.)]
[Optional Reward Four: Commanding Wind and Rain (Supernatural power: Summon winds and rain at will.)]
[Optional Reward 5: Five Elements Formation (Formation diagram, requires five elemental treasures to set up, and cannot be broken by anyone less than five Great Luo Golden Immortals.)]
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After completing the rescue mission, you can choose two rewards.
Choose two out of five!
After reading it, Li Fa was both surprised and delighted.
What's astonishing is the unprecedented richness of the rewards for this mission. Ten Jiazi's worth of magical power is the result of six hundred years of arduous cultivation; mastering the eighteen martial arts is something that can only be encountered by chance. And the ability to create land from rivers and to summon wind and rain are ancient divine powers; once mastered, overturning rivers and seas will be as easy as lifting a finger.
Finally, the Five Elements Formation Diagram captivated him even more.
Although it requires the treasures of the Five Elements to set up the formation, its effectiveness is extraordinary, and it cannot be broken by anyone less than five Great Luo Golden Immortals.
If this formation can be successfully set up, even if we encounter several Great Luo Golden Immortals, we will not be afraid of them.
Choosing two out of five means he can pick any two of these rewards. This is a level of generosity never before seen in the Book of Merit.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and thought to himself, "I had always intended to get involved in the affairs of Wuji Kingdom. Now that the map has been issued with a mission, it's even more justifiable. However... I'm afraid the Buddhist sect won't let this go so easily."
He recalled Laozi's warning in the Tushita Palace: "You killed Fuhu, and the revenge of Mount Ling is inevitable."
Li Fa understood that although Wuji Kingdom was an obstacle on the journey to the West, the Green Lion Spirit, the mount of Manjushri Bodhisattva, was there impersonating the king. If he went there rashly, he might very well stumble upon a Buddhist scheme.
As for the mission itself, why is it to save the Kingdom of Wuji, and not to save the King of Wuji?
The difference of just one word is indeed quite intriguing.
Therefore, he made up his mind to investigate first, which is why he deliberately disguised himself as an old Taoist priest in order to infiltrate the pilgrimage team.
Do you think he knew the scholar was a fool?
It turns out that Li Fa's transformation technique was an ancient supernatural power, the ancestor of transformation arts. The fool's transformation was not skillful, so he recognized the fool.
Meanwhile, the foolish Pigsy, having had his secret revealed by Li Fa's words, scrambled back to Tang Sanzang, exclaiming, "Master! Master! Amazing! That old Taoist priest is truly a living deity!"
I transformed into a scholar, but he immediately recognized my true form, even knowing I was Marshal Tianpeng reincarnated as a pig to protect my master on his journey to the West to retrieve the scriptures! Not a single word was wrong!
Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang was both surprised and delighted. He clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha! If this is truly the case, this Taoist priest must be a highly accomplished master. Wukong, why don't we ask him to divine our future and see if we can foresee good or bad fortune?"
The pilgrim waved his hand and sneered, "Master, don't listen to this fool's nonsense. The way he acted just now, with his shifty eyes and weasel-like face, he's clearly not a refined person. He must have given himself away and been tricked."
Pigsy protested, "Brother, don't wrong me! I transformed perfectly this time, even waving the fan skillfully, but he just calculated it with his fingers!"
Upon hearing this, the Monkey King was about to say something when Sandy said, "Brother Monkey, since you think Second Brother has made a mistake, why don't I transform myself and test him?"
The pilgrim said, "Good! Good! Brother Sha is calm and composed; he will surely make no mistakes."
Sha Wujing asked, "What form do you want me to take?"
The pilgrim said, "Brother, you are tall and imposing. Why don't you transform into a majestic general and see if he can recognize you? If he can't, then that fool has given himself away; if he can, I'll devise another plan."
Upon hearing this, Sha Wujing put down his luggage, hid deep in the woods, and transformed into a burly general.
He was wearing a red-tasseled helmet, chainmail armor, a sword at his waist, and war boots. He was imposing and dignified.
Good monk! He strode forward like a battlefield hero, heading straight for Li Fa.
The monk Sha Wujing approached, cupped his hands, and said, "Greetings, Daoist Master! I am a border guard general. I have long admired your unparalleled wisdom and have come to inquire: What is my name? Where do I come from? What is my future?"
Li Fa then opened his eyes, looked him up and down, and suddenly laughed, "General, why did you disguise yourself like this to fool me? You were originally the Curtain-Rolling General of Heaven, but you were banished to the Flowing Sand River for accidentally breaking a crystal goblet at the Peach Banquet, suffering the torment of flying swords piercing your heart every seven days. Fortunately, you were enlightened by Guanyin Bodhisattva and protected Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, and were named Sha Wujing, weren't you?"
Upon hearing this, Sha Wujing was taken aback and asked, "How did you know all that?"
Li Fa laughed, "I also know that you were ordained by a fake Tang Sanzang at the Flowing Sand River!"
Upon hearing this, Sha Wujing was struck dumb and dared not say another word. He turned around and left, returning to Tang Sanzang and recounting everything that had just been said.
Pigsy became smug: "Brother, what do you think? Old Pig wasn't lying, was he? Even Sandy, who looked so imposing, was seen through at a glance!"
The traveler scratched his head, but his resentment only grew stronger.
His eyes darted around, and he said, "This old Taoist priest does have some skill, but I, Old Sun, refuse to believe it. I'll go and meet him myself!"
Pigsy asked, "Brother, what are you going to transform into?"
The pilgrim laughed and said, "Since he can recognize me as a man, I'll transform into a woman and see if he can still recognize me then!"
Having said that, she transformed herself into a beautiful young woman.
But behold: her hair was piled high like raven feathers, her eyebrows delicate and arched; her almond eyes held a hint of spring, and her cheeks glowed with a rosy blush. She wore a pomegranate-red skirt, a jade pendant at her waist, and held a round fan in her hand. Graceful and swaying, she truly possessed a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, a face that could shame the moon and put flowers to shame.
Pigsy said, "Brother, you've really become handsome!"
The traveler spat out, "Fool, stop talking nonsense!" Then, swaying his hips, he stepped forward gracefully.
Now, the Great Sage approached Li Fa, bowed gracefully, and said in a sweet, melodious voice, "Greetings, Daoist Master. I was passing through this place and heard of your unparalleled divine calculations, so I came to seek your guidance. May I ask your name, where you are from, and whether I am destined for a good marriage?"
Li Fa knew the monkey's nature. He had seen through the actions of Pigsy and Sandy when they came one after the other. He knew that the monkey would surely rely on his cleverness and come in person.
So he looked up and couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard he was doubled over.
The Great Sage retorted angrily, "What are you laughing at, Daoist Master? Did I ask the wrong question?"
Li Fa pointed at him and said, "You rascal! You're clearly a male monkey, how come you're pretending to be a girl to fool me!"