Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 776 - Sun Wukong Of Course I Choose to Forgive Her (9th Update)

776: Chapter 776: Sun Wukong: Of Course I Choose to Forgive Her (9th Update)

776: Chapter 776: Sun Wukong: Of Course I Choose to Forgive Her (9th Update)

“Hehehe, the Great Jade Emperor is indeed generous!” Hearing the words of the Great Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong chuckled and involuntarily gave a thumbs up to the Jade Emperor.

“You rascal monkey, stop trying to butter me up.

Just state whatever you want, and don’t hold back!”

Despite feeling flattered by Sun Wukong’s praise, the Jade Emperor pretended to be indifferent and spoke in a casual manner.

“It’s like this, Great Emperor.

My master, not long ago, had an encounter with Randeng Buddha and discovered that the Buddha had a Heaven and Earth Inkstone!

My master requested a painting from the Buddha, and the Buddha agreed!”

“However, the venerable Buddha said that although he had the Heaven and Earth Inkstone, he lacked top-quality ink and brushes, which would be an insult to the materials.

Thus, my fellow disciples and I went to the North Sea Ink Dragon to obtain its ink blood.

Now, all that’s missing is the use of your vermilion pen!”

Sun Wukong explained the full story and reason for wanting to borrow the vermilion pen to the Jade Emperor.

“So that’s how it is!”

Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, the Great Jade Emperor nodded slightly, and the Immortals in the Lingxiao Hall murmured among themselves.

Sun Wukong also wanted to borrow the vermilion pen, but not for frivolous reasons—it was out of filial piety to his master.

Besides, Randeng Buddha had personally agreed to this.

Lending the vermilion pen would also be a way of giving face to the Buddha, wouldn’t it?

“Rare is it to see such filial piety from you, Wukong.

I am naturally willing to grant your request,” said the Jade Emperor with a nod.

As he spoke, the Jade Emperor took out his vermilion pen and tossed it towards Sun Wukong.

At the same time, he said, “But remember to return it quickly after you’re done, and bring it back promptly!”

Sun Wukong caught the pen and nodded at the Jade Emperor, “Thank you, Great Emperor.

I’ll be off now!”

After bidding farewell, Sun Wukong didn’t linger and turned to leave.

However, just as he was about to turn away, something seemed to occur to him.

He paused slightly, then picked up the Six-Eared Macaque’s Ruyi Golden Cudgel from the ground.

“Hehehe, Great Emperor, this Ruyi Golden Cudgel of mine was borrowed from the Old Dragon King of the Eastern Sea long ago.

Since I’ve subdued this creature, his cudgel is my spoils of victory.

I’m going to return it to the Old Dragon King, which could be considered repaying his favor,” Sun Wukong said, putting away the Six-Eared Macaque’s Golden Hoop.

“Indeed, it should be so!” The Jade Emperor didn’t say much in response to Sun Wukong’s remark.

The Six-Eared Macaque had been brought by Sun Wukong, so by rights, its Golden Hoop should be considered Sun Wukong’s spoils of victory.

“The Great Sage really handles things with utmost care now, considering all aspects,” whispered the Immortals in the Lingxiao Hall upon hearing Sun Wukong, appreciating the change in his character.

The Sun Wukong of the past was known for being direct and, aside from being loyal, had few redeeming qualities.

But now, he had come to understand human relationships?

He had indeed grown quite a bit.

As for what the Immortals in the Lingxiao Hall thought, Sun Wukong, of course, had no idea.

After taking the vermilion pen and the Golden Hoop, he left the Lingxiao Hall, descended from the South Heavenly Gate, and returned to Jiang Liu.

As a Level 100 figure, Randeng Buddha, having already made a promise to Jiang Liu and the others, naturally paid close attention to the situation here.

When Sun Wukong returned with the vermilion pen, and under the resplendent Buddhist Light, Randeng Buddha indeed came before Jiang Liu and the others.

After paying their respects to Randeng Buddha, the Buddha set up the Heaven and Earth Inkstone and poured the Ink Dragon Blood into it.

Then, he reached out and took hold of the Jade Emperor’s vermilion pen.

A large table was laid out, and the Map of the Nation was spread out before Randeng Buddha.

Completely absorbed, Randeng Buddha began to paint, holding the brush in his hand.

Although Randeng Buddha was not particularly talented in painting, for someone who had lived for millions of years and was at Level 100 like Randeng, it was not difficult to transcribe the visions of his heart onto the canvas.

The vermilion pen danced across the Map of the Nation, and the sceneries within the Great Thunder Monastery gradually emerged, detail by detail.

Jiang Liu and the others simply watched quietly from the side, with no intention of disturbing the process.

Majestic and soaring, the Great Thunder Monastery took form, along with Buddha Tathagata and numerous other Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Vajra, and Biqiu…

As the vermilion pen glided across the Map of the Nation.

Due to the properties of the Map of the Nation, as Randeng Buddha wielded his brush, the world within the painting came to life, as if it truly existed.

After a while, Randeng Buddha put the brush down, and the Western Spirit Mountain was now fully realized before Jiang Liu and the others.

“It is finished!”

Setting the vermilion pen aside, Randeng Buddha spoke.

“Thank you, Buddha!

Thank you so much!” seeing the lifelike Western Spirit Mountain and Great Thunder Monastery on the Map of the Nation, along with the many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Jiang Liu expressed his gratitude with joy on his face.

“Hm, not bad at all, befitting the central figure of our Buddhist Sect’s Journey to the West for Scriptures!”

Randeng Buddha gazed at Jiang Liu, feeling deeply satisfied as he nodded slightly at the genuine joy emanating from his disciple’s heart.

Jiang Liu’s cheerful demeanor was clearly genuine, and Randeng witnessed it as a testament to that sincerity.

The attachment and sense of belonging that Xuanzang felt towards the Buddhist Sect were exceedingly strong, which was naturally a fortunate thing for the sect.

“It was but a trifle!

Well, I shall not stay any longer, I am returning now!” Randeng Buddha said dismissively, waving his hand, seemingly indifferent to Jiang Liu’s gratitude.

In the midst of speaking, he put away his Heaven and Earth Inkstone.

“We respectfully see off the Buddha!” Upon hearing Randeng Buddha’s farewell, Jiang Liu and the others saw him off with the utmost respect. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Then, in brilliant Buddhist Light, Randeng Buddha soared into the sky, heading westward, and swiftly disappeared on the horizon.

“Hehehe, success!

Fantastic!”

Looking at the Map of the Western Spirit Mountain in his hand, the creation of which had taken the strength of nine oxen and two tigers, Jiang Liu was filled with immense joy and, naturally, great anticipation.

Having put in so much effort, and with a Level 100 Randeng Buddha personally drawing it, just how difficult would the replica of the Map of the Western Spirit Mountain be?

The thought alone filled Jiang Liu with great excitement.

However, now was not the time to rush into it.

“Wukong, now that the drawing is complete, return the Vermilion Pen to the Jade Emperor first!” Jiang Liu spoke to Sun Wukong.

Since it was promised that it would be returned promptly after use, and there were no other uses for it, naturally it should be returned without delay.

“Alright, Master!”

Sun Wukong nodded and said, “Not only do we have to return the Vermilion Pen to the Jade Emperor, but I also have to return the Sea Calming Pearl to the Old Dragon King.

Can’t keep owing the Old Dragon King any favors!”

“Indeed, that’s right!” Sun Wukong’s words made Jiang Liu nod in approval.

In this world of the Journey to the West, the best thing is naturally to owe as little karmic debt to others as possible.

Sun Wukong wasn’t surprised by his Master’s words.

The time when he badgered the Jade Emperor and mentioned returning the Jingu Bang to the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, all while on video, it was his Master who had reminded him.

Just as Sun Wukong was about to employ his Somersault Cloud to leave, Jiang Liu suddenly called out to him.

“Wukong, wait…”

“What is it, Master?” Sun Wukong looked back in surprise and asked.

“Wukong, come with me, I have some personal matters I wish to discuss with you alone!” Jiang Liu looked over at Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, then turned and said as he walked towards a distant location.

“Talk to me alone?” Sun Wukong cast an odd glance at Zhu Bajie and the others.

What could there be that his younger brothers shouldn’t know?

With curiosity in his heart, Sun Wukong naturally followed Jiang Liu’s footsteps.

“It’s over, Master favors Monkey Brother the most now, even has secrets he doesn’t want us to know!”

Feeling that he should be the one most favored by his Master, Zhu Bajie uttered morosely as he saw his Master deliberately avoiding him to speak privately.

“Alright, second brother, everyone has their little secrets, don’t take it to heart!

Don’t you remember how our Master stood up against Guanyin for you?” Seeing Zhu Bajie’s expression, Sha Wujing comforted him.

“Oh, right!” Hearing Sha Wujing’s comforting words, Zhu Bajie thought for a moment, nodded, and his mood lifted considerably.

Leaving aside Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing’s conversation, on the other side, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong had walked a few hundred meters before stopping on a secluded hillside.

“Wukong, there is something I need to tell you!” Turning around, Jiang Liu’s gaze fell upon Sun Wukong.

“Alright, Master, I’m listening!” Sun Wukong nodded and responded.

Then, Jiang Liu gave a rough account of his journey to the Taiyin Star in search of the Six-Eared Macaque and how he witnessed the Six-Eared Macaque holding Zixia while they both admired the starry sky.

Thankfully, nothing had happened; it was just an embrace.

“What?!

That guy!”

Upon hearing that the Six-Eared Macaque had dared to impersonate him and hold Zixia, Sun Wukong’s eyes blazed with fire, wishing he could kill the Six-Eared Macaque immediately to vent his anger.

“Wukong, your Master tells you this so you can be careful not to let Zixia know she mistook someone else for you.

Otherwise, it would hurt her feelings,” Jiang Liu said.

“For something like this, it’s needless to make both sides uncomfortable.

After all, Zixia did not wrong you!” Jiang Liu continued.

Jiang Liu’s words brought silence to Sun Wukong.

After a moment, his mood a bit calmer, he nodded, “Master, I understand, of course I choose to forgive her!”

(PS: This is the 9th update, with one final chapter coming at 22:00 tonight!)