Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong's fate-Chapter 68 - The Sea-Calming Needle Belongs to No One But You
68: Chapter 68 The Sea-Calming Needle Belongs to No One But You
68 -68 The Sea-Calming Needle Belongs to No One But You
The Sea-Calming Needle weighed thirteen thousand five hundred catties, a weight that wasn’t much for a great demon or an Immortal of considerable strength, although it would certainly be quite strenuous.
Otherwise, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas wouldn’t need to all join hands to deal with it.
Therefore, they could only have the celestial Strongmen carry it over.
As Mount Huaguo shook violently, many monkeys within the Formation of Mount Huaguo began to react.
Marshal Ma Liu and Beng Ba, the Dual Marshal, both emerged from the group of monkeys, looking outside, not understanding what was happening.
As the Formation opened, they then saw the Four Seas Dragon Kings, as well as the huge iron rod that was being carried behind them.
What were the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas doing?
All the monkey soldiers looked on with puzzled faces.
Despite being watched by so many monkeys, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas didn’t feel the slightest bit uneasy.
“Is your Great King at home?” Ao Guang took the lead in addressing the gathering of monkeys.
“My brothers and I have come here to deliver a treasure to your Great King.
Please notify him at once!”
After speaking, Ao Guang bowed deeply to Marshal Ma.
“A treasure?”
When those words were spoken, all the monkeys were stunned for a moment, but when they saw the Sea-Calming Needle being carried on the shoulders of the dozens of Dragon Whale Strongmen, it was obvious that it was for this very artifact.
At that moment, although the Sea-Calming Needle was still covered in numerous marbled rockfish, its splendid golden radiance was clearly visible.
Even without getting close, one could see the power of this treasure.
One could also discern the extraordinary nature of this treasure.
Without any hesitation, Marshal Ma Liu turned and ran into Sun Wukong’s cave dwelling, to report this matter to Sun Wukong.
The Four Seas Dragon Kings, seeing this scene, were in no hurry.
They settled down to rest on Mount Huaguo. freewebnøvel.com
Inside Sun Wukong’s cave dwelling!
“What?
You’re saying that Old Dragon King has come again?
And he’s brought a huge iron rod?”
Upon hearing Marshal Ma Liu’s report, Sun Wukong’s face also showed a moment of surprise.
With a sweep of his Divine Sense, he had already found the Four Seas Dragon Kings and that Sea-Calming Needle on the shoulders of the Dragon Whale Strongmen.
It was indeed the Sea-Calming Needle he had once seen in the Dragon Palace.
“What does this old dragon mean?”
Sun Wukong couldn’t help but feel perplexed.
The old dragon had invited him to the East Sea Dragon Palace time and again.
And now he was even offering to give him the Sea-Calming Needle.
Clearly, pulling out the Sea-Calming Needle would lead to the generation of great karmic force, and after he had refused it, the Dragon King had come to find him, saw that he had created a replica of the Sea-Calming Needle, and left immediately.
And yet now he was personally delivering the Sea-Calming Needle to his doorstep.
All of this was indeed strange.
However, the more enthusiastic the gesture, the more puzzled Sun Wukong became.
He felt there must be some reason behind it.
Yet, he couldn’t pin it down precisely.
After all, the Demon King of Chaos had shadows of Buddhism cast over him, and now the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas were out of their way to make his acquaintance—it all seemed quite odd.
As they say, abnormal occurrences point to the presence of demons.
“Forget it, forget it, Old Sun will have to see for himself what exactly this old dragon is after!”
After a moment of silence, Sun Wukong gritted his teeth and firmly declared.
Sun Wukong then left the cave dwelling.
If it really was Buddhism behind this, then they were being too petty.
Was it really necessary to go to these lengths over a Demon-Subduing Pestle?
Now, thankfully, it was his own territory; otherwise, he would have inevitably encountered some tricks.
But no matter whether Buddhism was behind the Four Seas Dragon Kings or not, he understood.
Unless absolutely necessary, it’s best not to generate karma with others.
As Sun Wukong walked, he pondered.
Indeed, he had merely intended to deliver a Demon-Subduing Pestle to Patriarch Bodhi, but now that he had been deceived and the item taken, Buddhism had already taken notice of him.
When even esteemed Buddhism behaves in such a way, what more of other powers.
Therefore, it would be wise for him to avoid entangling himself in karma with these irrelevant individuals in the future.
As for the Sea-Calming Needle, though valuable, if the implications were too significant, it was better not to attract trouble for the sake of a treasure.
“We have seen the Great King!”
After waiting for a while, the Four Seas Dragon Kings saw Sun Wukong slowly making his way towards them.
Immediately, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas bowed in unison to Sun Wukong.
“What is the meaning of this, my elder brothers?
If we speak of seniority, Old Sun ranks beneath you all, and if anyone should bow, it should be Old Sun bowing to you!”
Wukong said with a smile, his face full of modesty, and did not wait for the Four Seas Dragon Kings to bow fully before he quickly stepped forward and helped them up.
No one blames you for offering too many courtesies.
“There’s no need for this, Great King; there’s no need!”
The Four Seas Dragon Kings, who hadn’t yet properly bowed, saw Sun Wukong about to bow to them in return, something they could not accept.
They quickly helped Sun Wukong back to his feet.
“Since the Great King addresses us as elder brothers, then I will take the liberty of calling you honorary younger brother!”
After helping Sun Wukong up, Ao Guang, the East Sea Dragon King, said with a smile.
Then he turned around, pointing to the Sea-Calming Needle lying on the ground, and said, “Since parting from the Dragon Palace last time, we noticed that our honorary younger brother was quite fond of this Sea-Calming Needle, so this time, we have especially come to bestow it upon you!”
“As the saying goes, a fine sword for a hero, a divine weapon for a mighty warrior.
With your valiant nature, honorary younger brother, the Sea-Calming Needle suits you exceedingly well!”
Ao Guang continued smiling.
At this, the West Sea Dragon King also chimed in with a smile, “That’s right, we all think so.
Honorary younger brother is a naturally born spiritual macaque from Mount Huaguo, and moreover, you went to Western Cow Hezhou and learned earth-shattering skills before returning.
Such extraordinary innate talent matches well with the Sea-Calming Needle!”
“If you don’t mind, honorary younger brother, you must accept this Sea-Calming Needle.
In doing so, it would seal the friendly relations between our two families, wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
“No, no, no, how could that be appropriate?
Old Sun is but a mere macaque from the wilderness; what merit or capability do I possess to deserve such a treasure?
You elder brothers had better take it back!”
Sun Wukong kept waving his hands, refusing.
With just the Demon-Subduing Pestle causing so much trouble, what if he accepted a treasure from the Dragon Clan and they asked for his help later?
To help or not to help?
To refuse would be devoid of righteousness and gratitude; to agree, and Wukong himself might well fall into peril.
So he outright refused.
Sun Wukong also took extra care with his choice of words, not wanting to upset the Four Seas Dragon Kings, yet making his stance clear.
Watching this unfold, both the Sunlight Bodhisattva and the Moonlight Bodhisattva were somewhat dumbfounded!
They were already delivering it right to his doorstep, and this monkey still wouldn’t accept?
Couldn’t he just accept it quietly and spare them some trouble?
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Ao Guang couldn’t help but feel anxious.
If Wukong didn’t accept it, what would become of their Dragon Clan’s merit?
And after taking such great pains to transport it from the Dragon Palace all the way here, they couldn’t possibly have to carry it all the way back.
“What are you talking about, honorary younger brother?
Since the Old Dragon King has brought the Sea-Calming Needle from the Eastern Sea today, I’ve made up my mind to give it to you.
Please accept it!”
Ao Guang waved his hand, and the many Dragon Whale Strongmen grunted as they once again lifted the Sea-Calming Needle and brought it before Sun Wukong…
