I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

Venus nodded repeatedly, then transformed into a beam of white light and hurriedly returned to the Heavenly Court.

Jiang Wang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the heavenly soldiers and generals, and none of them dared to meet his eyes.

Ao Shun said in a trembling voice, "Lord Jiang Wang, thank you for your righteous rescue!"
"If you hadn't been here, I would be dead!"

Jiang Wang glanced at him and said indifferently, "Stop talking nonsense."

"Just you wait and see. If the Jade Emperor doesn't know what's good for him, I'll show him what a true judicial deity is!"

Jiang Wang pushed open the worn wooden door of his home in Jiangzhou Prefecture. The hinges creaked, and sunlight streamed in through the cracks, illuminating his slightly tired but still sharp face.

He had just completed mission seventeen, and the crisp notification from the system still echoed in his ears: "Congratulations, host, on completing mission seventeen. The reward, the method of comprehending the laws of space, has been sent to the system space."

A thought flashed through his mind. He brought up the attribute table, his gaze sweeping over the familiar interface and stopping at "Comprehension of Spatial Laws".

On one column.

"Comprehension level 0%, can be directly increased by consuming experience points, 1% requires 90 experience points..."

Jiang Wang murmured softly, his brows furrowed slightly, "This price is going to bankrupt me."

He glanced at his experience points, shook his head, closed the attribute table, and sat cross-legged on a stone bench in the courtyard, holding a cup of tea in his hand. The aroma of the tea wafted through the air, but it couldn't hide the doubt in his heart.

"This mission went too smoothly."

Jiang Wang muttered to himself, gazing at the distant horizon as if trying to see the high heavens through the clouds. "The Bodhi Patriarch didn't show up, and even the Heavenly Court's pursuers were just a few small fry, easily dealt with by me... This isn't like them."

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and found the tea slightly bitter, just like his current state of mind.

Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Palace, golden light shone brightly, celestial music filled the air, yet the immortals remained silent as if trembling with fear.

The Jade Emperor sat high on his dragon throne, his face ashen, the jade slip in his hand almost cracking from his grip.

Below, several heavenly soldiers and generals knelt on the ground trembling. The leader of the heavenly generals said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, that Jiang Wang... he not only saved the Jinghe Dragon King, but also boasted that he would rebel against Heaven. This humble general was incompetent and failed to capture him!"

"Defying Heaven?"
What a courage! "

The Jade Emperor roared, slamming his fist on the armrest of his dragon throne, “How dare a mere mortal be so arrogant!”

Where is Yang Jian?

Where is Nezha?

Where are the Four Heavenly Kings?

"Quickly muster 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals, and capture this fiend!"

An old immortal stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Your Majesty, Yang Jian has been summoned to Kunlun Mountain by Yuanshi Tianzun for a meeting, Nezha has been taken to Biyou Palace by Tongtian Jiaozhu, and the Four Heavenly Kings have also temporarily left the South Heavenly Gate due to important matters and have not been able to return immediately.”

"what?"

The Jade Emperor was taken aback, his anger intensifying. "Could it be that this Jiang Wang truly possesses extraordinary abilities, leaving the Heavenly Court with no one else to rely on?"

Just then, Wuqu Xingjun strode out, his armor clanging, his voice booming: "Your Majesty!"
Your subject is willing to volunteer to fight Jiang Wang one-on-one!
This man is but a mortal; I will surely capture him and uphold the might of my Heavenly Court!

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, the immortals in the hall burst into laughter.

A celestial official covered his mouth and laughed, "Martial Star Lord, with your meager skills, you probably couldn't even withstand a single move from Jiang Wang, yet you dare to challenge him to a one-on-one duel?"

Wenqu Xingjun quickly grabbed Wuqu Xingjun's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, calm down!"

Jiang Wang even dared to fight the heavenly soldiers, and you…”

"open!"

Wuqu Xingjun shook off Wenqu Xingjun's hand, his face flushed red. "I refuse to believe that Jiang Wang can turn the world upside down!"

The Jade Emperor rubbed his temples and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, alright, take him away and let him sober up."

Two celestial generals rushed forward and dragged the still-clamoring Wuqu Star Lord out of the main hall. The laughter of the immortals grew louder, but an eerie solemnity permeated the Lingxiao Palace.

Meanwhile, outside Chang'an City, in front of a dilapidated fortune-telling shop, Yuan Shoucheng, who was Muzha in disguise, was tidying up his stall, which had been smashed to pieces, his face full of helplessness.

Suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, transforming into Guanyin Bodhisattva, with a kind and benevolent face, and a vase in her hand gleaming slightly.

"Muzha, get up."

Guanyin's voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable majesty.

Muzha quickly stood up and respectfully said, "Bodhisattva, this disciple is incompetent. The Jing River Dragon King smashed my shop and..."

"Tell me what's going on."

Guanyin interrupted him, her gaze calm.

Mu Zha sighed and recounted the whole story: "I made a bet with the Dragon King of the Jing River about the exact time of the rain. But Jiang Wang somehow obtained the Jade Emperor's decree and altered its contents, causing me to lose the bet."

Not only that, he also drove away the heavenly soldiers in public, saved the Jing River Dragon King, and even threatened to rebel against Heaven!
"This disciple...this disciple is truly powerless to help."

Upon hearing this, Guanyin nodded slightly and pondered, "The Jing River Dragon King has no chance of turning the tide. So be it, let's choose the Wei River Dragon King or another dragon clan instead."

As for Jiang Wang…

She paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes, "Now that he has succeeded, he won't make another move anytime soon."

This child acts mysteriously; we must handle him with caution.

"Bodhisattva, what about the Jade Emperor..."

Mu Zha asked tentatively.

"The Jade Emperor has dismissed Jiang Wang from his post, and this matter is now settled."

Guanyin said calmly, "You should return to Chang'an and continue to keep an eye on Li Shimin. The matter of the trip to the underworld needs to be planned as soon as possible."

"As ordered!"

Muzha bowed and accepted the order, watching Guanyin transform into golden light and depart.

Guanyin did not return to Mount Ling, but went straight to Xiniu Hezhou. In front of an ancient Taoist temple at the foot of Mount Sumeru, she stopped and gently knocked on the door: "Is Patriarch Bodhi here?"

"Haha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, what a rare guest!"

A hearty laugh rang out from inside the Taoist temple. The Bodhi Patriarch, dressed in a blue robe with white hair and beard, came out with a smile. "What brings you here in person?"

Guanyin didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point: "Are you aware of Jiang Wang's matter?"

He saved the Dragon King of the Jing River and even boasted of defying Heaven, which enraged the Jade Emperor, who dismissed him from his post.

"Oh?

Hahaha! "

Patriarch Bodhi clapped his hands and laughed, his eyes gleaming. "Good, good!"

It seems my method of sowing discord in marriage has worked; that old man Haotian has finally had enough!

Guanyin frowned slightly: "Ancestor, how exactly did you use this method of sowing discord?"

Bodhi Patriarch waved his hand and smiled mysteriously: "Great Master, do not be impatient. This method is profound and should not be mentioned for now."

In short, Jiang Wang and Haotian have developed a rift, which makes things easier from here on out.

He paused, then lowered his voice and said, "As for Haotian, I will go to the Heavenly Court myself and say a few words to stir things up, and I guarantee he will be furious."

As for you, return to Chang'an and arrange for Li Shimin to visit the underworld. This matter will greatly influence Jiang Wang's next move.

"Li Shimin went to the underworld?" Guanyin was taken aback. "What does the Ancestor mean..."

"Don't ask too many questions, just go!"

Patriarch Bodhi waved his hand, turned around and looked back, "This Jiang Wang is no ordinary person; we must proceed with extreme caution."

Guanyin nodded, transformed into golden light, and departed. Bodhi Patriarch looked up at the sky and murmured, "Jiang Wang, Jiang Wang... just how many secrets are you hiding?"

In Jiangzhou Prefecture, in Jiang Wang's courtyard, as night deepened, he sat alone on a stone bench, toying with a jade pendant in his hand, lost in thought.

"Mission Seventeen is going so smoothly, yet Patriarch Bodhi remains completely silent. What is that old fellow doing?"

He frowned and whispered, "Could it be... he's searching for the remnants of the witch clan?"

Jiang Wang suddenly stood up, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "The remnants of the Witch Clan... Could the Dao Ancestor's dispatch of the Six Sages to the mortal realm be related to the Primordial Purple Qi of that year?"

He recalled the legend of the death of the Old Ancestor Hongyun and the disappearance of his Dao, and the mysterious Primordial Purple Qi disappeared without a trace. "If the Primordial Purple Qi really fell into the hands of the Witch Clan, then the Dao Ancestor's plan will be very ambitious."

He sneered and looked up at the starry sky: "Bodhi, Guanyin, Jade Emperor... you are all watching me, but little do you know, I am also watching you."

Jiang Wang gripped the jade pendant tightly, a fighting spirit igniting in his eyes. "Come on, let's see who has the last laugh!"

As the night breeze blew, the shadows of the trees in the courtyard swayed, and Jiang Wang's figure appeared particularly aloof in the moonlight, as if he were out of place with the world.

Inside the Hall of Fragrant Breeze, the Jade Emperor sat regally on the Nine-Dragon Throne, his gilded dragon-patterned robe gleaming coldly in the candlelight.

His brows were furrowed, and the jade ruyi in his hand creaked as he squeezed it. The fairies and strongmen in the hall were silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to even breathe loudly.

The guards of the South Heavenly Gate, Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear, rushed over and knelt before the hall, their voices trembling: "Your Majesty, the Patriarch Bodhi just requested an audience and is waiting outside the South Heavenly Gate."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor's face darkened abruptly, and his eyes were filled with fury that seemed about to burst forth.

He sneered, his voice as icy as ice: "Bodhi?"
Hmph, how dare he come to see me?
If he hadn't indulged Jiang Wang back then, how could Chang'e have gotten entangled with that scoundrel?
Now that the entire Three Realms know of this disgraceful incident in the Heavenly Court, how can I possibly save face!

He slammed his hand on the armrest, nearly breaking the jade ruyi. "Tell him, I won't see him!"

"Let him go back to his Crouching Moon and Three Stars Cave!"

The Eyes of a Thousand Miles and the Ears of the Wind exchanged a glance, both seeing fear in each other's eyes.

Shunfeng'er, steeling himself, whispered, "Your Majesty, that Patriarch Bodhi is a renowned saint in the Three Realms. If we directly refuse him entry, it might damage the dignity of the Heavenly Court..."

"majesty?"

The Jade Emperor, enraged, laughed, his voice suddenly rising so high that the glass cups in the hall jingled. "My majesty has long been completely destroyed by that Jiang Wang!"

What's the point of talking about authority!
By imperial decree, hang a banner at the South Heavenly Gate that reads, "Bodhi and dogs are not allowed to enter!"
"I want to see how Bodhi will still have the face to stand in the Three Realms!"

The immortals inside the hall looked at each other, none daring to speak.

Qianliyan swallowed hard and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, isn't this...isn't this a bit too much?"

"Excessive?"

The Jade Emperor snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd like a knife. "If it weren't for the Bodhi Sect producing a scourge like Jiang Wang, would I be in this predicament?"
Go now!

If you speak any further, I will banish you both to the mortal realm!

The all-seeing and all-hearing eyes dared not offer any further advice and hastily kowtowed and retreated, secretly lamenting that this action would surely cause a great uproar.

The Jade Emperor sat alone on his throne, his anger raging within him.

He suddenly stood up, flicked his sleeves, and headed straight for Yaochi.

In the fairyland of Yaochi, the water glistens, cranes cry softly, and the Queen Mother reclines on a jade couch, gently waving a jade fan in her hand. Behind her, celestial maidens softly play the konghou (a type of Chinese harp), creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

The Jade Emperor stepped into the Jade Pool, but his face remained as gloomy as water.

"Queen Mother, I have something to discuss with you."

The Jade Emperor spoke urgently and went straight to sit down next to the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother looked up and saw his unfriendly expression. She waved her hand to dismiss the fairy maids around her and said softly, "What is troubling Your Majesty?"
But Jiang Wang has gotten himself into trouble again?

The Jade Emperor sighed deeply, rubbed his temples, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Who else could it be?"
Jiang Wang, relying on Bodhi's backing, has acted recklessly and now even dares to lay a finger on Chang'e!
Within the Three Realms, who is unaware of the jokes of the Heavenly Court?

If this isn't rectified, I, the Jade Emperor, fear I will be ridiculed by the Three Realms for ten thousand years!

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother gently waved her jade fan, a complex look flashing in her eyes, and slowly said, "Your Majesty, that brat Jiang Wang is indeed despicable, but as for Chang'e, I'm afraid she did it willingly."

"A forced marriage will never be happy; why must Your Majesty persist?"

"Volunteer?"

The Jade Emperor slammed his hand on the table, causing the jade cup on the table to tremble. "She is my Chang'e!"
How could I possibly have any connection with Jiang Wang?

I want you to go to Nuwa's palace and ask her to use the red embroidered ball to set things right and completely sever the marriage between Jiang Wang and Chang'e!
Otherwise, how could the Heavenly Court maintain its dignity?
If this were to trigger immeasurable eons, how could I explain it to the Three Realms?

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then sighed, "Your Majesty, the Goddess Nuwa is all-powerful; perhaps the red embroidered ball can truly resolve this matter."

But... if this succeeds, Chang'e will likely be heartbroken. Why must Your Majesty do this?

The Jade Emperor sneered: "So what if you're disheartened?"

She is my fairy, and it is not up to that scoundrel Jiang Wang to covet her!

"Just go. I don't trust anyone else; only you can accomplish this."

The Queen Mother had no choice but to nod: "Alright, I will go and explore Nuwa's palace now."

However, Your Majesty should also know that the Goddess Nuwa is of a detached nature and may not easily agree.

The Jade Emperor waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for argument: "No matter what, you must persuade her."

If the Heavenly Court never finds peace again, I would rather perish together with that Jiang Wang!

Meanwhile, outside the South Heavenly Gate, the Bodhi Patriarch, dressed in a gray robe, with white hair and a youthful face, stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze as deep as an abyss.

The guard of the South Heavenly Gate stepped forward tremblingly and whispered, "Ancestor, His Majesty has decreed that it is inconvenient to see you today... today is not a good day."

Upon hearing this, Bodhi raised an eyebrow slightly. Before he could speak, a golden-edged banner slowly rose above the South Heavenly Gate, bearing the inscription: "Bodhi and dogs are not allowed to enter."

The eight large characters, each one sharp as a knife, were extremely glaring.

The surrounding celestial soldiers and generals all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at them.

Bodhi Patriarch narrowed his eyes, his anger surging like a storm. In an instant, he laughed loudly, but his laughter was filled with endless coldness: "Good, good Jade Emperor!"
"If that's the case, then I will be your sworn enemy!"

With a flick of his sleeve, he transformed into a streak of light and plummeted to the mortal realm.

The immortals at the South Heavenly Gate looked at each other, all knowing that a great calamity was likely unavoidable.

In the mortal realm, within the city of Chang'an, the sky, which had been clear and cloudless, suddenly became overcast, a fierce wind arose, and torrential rain poured down.

The city streets were flooded up to waist-deep in an instant. People cried out and fled, houses collapsed, livestock floated away, and countless people died or were injured.

A figure in a gray robe stood suspended in mid-air atop the city wall; it was none other than the Bodhi Patriarch.

He remained expressionless, and with a gentle flick of his whisk, the rain intensified, threatening to engulf the entire city of Chang'an.

Suddenly, a golden light came from the sky, and Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared, her lotus feet lightly stepping on the void, with Buddha's light shining behind her.

She clasped her hands together, her tone calm yet tinged with urgency: "Ancestor, please calm your anger!"
What crime did the millions of lives lost in Chang'an commit?

If you suffer this calamity because of your momentary anger, it would tarnish the reputation of our ancestor! (End of Chapter)