Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1786 - The West Heaven Strategy, Tang Monk and his disciples met an old man on the road

Chu Hao's words didn't faze Star Lord Mao Ri. He said calmly, "It's all up to the Prison God to decide."

"That's interesting. It seems you're a pretty good subordinate. I hope you'll be the same later." Chu Hao smiled slightly and then walked out of the prison cell.

Hearing this, Star Lord Mao Ri suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He probably didn't know what awaited him.

Without thinking too much, Chu Hao returned to the palace. As soon as he sat down, someone came to visit.

"The Dragon Subduing Arhat? What's this guy doing here?" Chu Hao wondered.

As one of the Thirty-Six Gods and Buddhas, the Dragon Subduing Arhat's status was even higher than that of the Jewel Light Buddha.

Chu Hao opened the door and looked at the bald monk in front of him, who had a compassionate expression and his hands clasped together. He asked, "Dragon Subduing Arhat, what brings you here?"

The Dragon Subduing Arhat bowed slightly and said, "Guanyin went mad this time, and Mount Ling is very grateful to the Prison God. However, the Prison God left too quickly at the time, so the Buddha asked me to specifically invite the Prison God to attend the Mount Ling's Buddha Assembly."

"Buddha Assembly?" Chu Hao asked with a puzzled expression.

This Buddha Assembly was, in essence, a gathering between Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. At the same time, Mount Ling would also invite some strong Taoist practitioners to attend. The original intention was also to deepen the exchange between Buddhism and Taoism.

Like the Peach Banquet, the Buddha Assembly would also have many immortal fruits and pills on display, and even the Mount Ling's treasured nectar that had been stored for many years. After consumption, it could greatly increase one's cultivation.

Chu Hao pondered and asked, "When is it?"

"Three days later," the Dragon Subduing Arhat said.

Something was amiss. Given his relationship with Mount Ling, Chu Hao didn't believe that he would be specifically invited to attend.

But he didn't refuse and nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely come then."

"Then I'll come again to invite the Prison God to go together," the Dragon Subduing Arhat said with a smile before leaving.

"Still want to invite me in person? Are you afraid that I won't go?" Chu Hao muttered to himself as he watched the Dragon Subduing Arhat leave.

He seemed to have figured out what the Western Heavens was planning to do.

With this thought, he left the palace and headed towards Taibai Jinxing's palace.

On the other side, Guanyin took谛听 to capture the Centipede Demon, but they had already left Yellow Flower Temple and disappeared.

Helpless, they had to return.

After returning, Guanyin reported this matter and reminded, "Buddha, Tang Sanzang and his disciples will pass through Lion Camel Ridge next. What if Chu Hao interferes?"

The Tathagata had a knowing look on his face. He looked at Guanyin and said slowly, "My Mount Ling's Buddha Assembly will begin in five days. At that time, the Prison God Chu Hao will also come."

Guanyin instantly understood the Tathagata's meaning: "I understand. I will urge the demons of Lion Camel Ridge to take action as soon as possible."

Speaking of which, Tang Sanzang and his disciples continued on their way after sending away the Centipede Demon and the others.

It was originally one day in heaven and one year on earth. Although this is a fallacy, the time in heaven and on earth is inherently unequal. Although Chu Hao only stayed in heaven for three days, in the mortal world, summer had passed and autumn had arrived, and several months had passed.

On this day, the Dragon Subduing Arhat arrived again and personally took Chu Hao to Mount Ling.

Chu Hao naturally did not refuse. He had already guessed that this was a delaying tactic used by Mount Ling to prevent him from interfering with the Journey to the West.

As for the mortal world, Tang Sanzang and his disciples had long been accustomed to Chu Hao's departure. They let the horse go west and soon saw a high mountain.

The mountain peaks towered into the clouds, majestic and magnificent, and looked very steep. Tang Seng couldn't help but remind, "Wukong, this mountain is so steep, you still need to be careful."

Sun Wukong nodded helplessly, thinking that now his master was increasingly treating them as ordinary people. Did he not know that his three disciples were all powerful, and he was caring for them like an adult caring for children.

Tang Seng rode on the white horse and followed his three disciples towards the mountain peak. Before they had gone far, an old man suddenly appeared in front of them.

The old man had white hair and was in good spirits. He had a string of beads hanging around his neck, a dragon-headed crutch in his hand, and a white robe. He had the appearance of an immortal.

But he stood on the hillside in the distance and shouted loudly, "Several elders, don't go forward. There is a group of demons in that mountain with great powers. Please go back."

Tang Seng frowned and immediately dismounted: "What does that old man mean? I'll go ask him clearly."

"Master, let me go," Sun Wukong said proactively.

Tang Seng shook his head: "Your appearance might scare people. I'll go."

Sun Wukong curled his lips. Although he was dissatisfied, he still agreed with this statement.

"Monkey, don't be sad. Master is straightforward," Zhu Bajie came to comfort him.

Sun Wukong glanced at him, looked at his fat head and big ears, and suddenly felt much better.

While the two were talking, Tang Seng strode forward and had already arrived in front of the old man. He bowed slightly to him: "Old man, what did you mean by what you just said?"

The old man also bowed and said, "Elder, there are demons ahead. Please return the way you came."

"It doesn't matter. This poor monk has encountered many demons along the way to the west. There is no need to worry," Tang Seng said seriously.

"Why don't you understand, monk? That demon has great powers. You either return the way you came or wait for a while before leaving," the old man reminded.

"This poor monk wants to see what kind of demons they are," Tang Seng insisted on going.

But the old man shook his head and said, "You don't know how terrifying the demon is. He only needs to send a letter to Mount Ling, and five hundred Buddhas will come to greet him. The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas are all his friends, and the Ten Kings of Hell are even his brothers. The mountain gods, land gods, city gods, and community leaders all regard him as a distinguished guest."

"Is he that powerful? Old Sun doesn't believe it." At this time, Sun Wukong suddenly walked over.

Seeing Sun Wukong's pointed mouth, monkey cheeks, and thunderous mouth, the old man was startled and fell to the ground.

Tang Seng quickly helped him up: "Old man, don't be afraid. This is my disciple, not a demon."

Sun Wukong's fiery eyes flickered, and he saw immortal energy appearing behind the old man. He guessed that he was a member of the Heavenly Court, so he remained calm and said in a low voice, "Old man, is that demon that terrifying? Tell us more about it."

The old man calmed down and said, "This mountain is the eight-hundred-mile Lion Camel Ridge, and there are three great demons..."