Chaos Spirit Field

Zhao Shanhe moved into Mr. Gao's house. He knew that accepting Tianpeng as his disciple would not be so smooth, so he could only wait and see.

As night fell, Yuan Hong came to report: "Master, I saw Mr. Gao sneaking out of the village. If we follow him, we can find Tianpeng and continue our journey west."

Zhao Shanhe smiled faintly and said, "Wukong, your master knows you are anxious, but going against the will of heaven will not have a good result. Tianpeng will realize this sooner or later. You don't have to worry. Being Sun Wukong may not be worse than Yuan Hong. Tongtian Sect Master is going against the will of heaven, and the broken ship of Jiejiao is not far from sinking."

Yuan Hong asked in surprise: "Master, you seem to know everything?"

Zhao Shanhe smiled and said, "Everything in the world is predestined. The past is no secret. The future choices are up to you. Even Tongtian Patriarch cannot break the tight spell. You should take this opportunity to carefully consider your future. Our grudge was settled at Five Elements Mountain. It all depends on whether you can let go of the past and start anew."

Yuan Hong nodded thoughtfully, then bowed and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I, Sun, will take my leave." After saying that, he turned and left.

Looking at Yuan Hong's leaving back, Zhao Shanhe sighed in his heart. It's not easy to lead a Journey to the West team. He has three apprentices, and each one is more troublesome than the other.

After the conversation ended, Gao Yuanwai arrived at Yunzhan Cave overnight. As soon as he entered, he saw Tianpeng sitting on a stone bench, holding a wine jug and drinking with a worried look on his face. He walked up to him and said respectfully, "My dear son-in-law, the monk has really arrived!"

When Tianpeng heard the news, he immediately put down the wine jug in his hand, stood up excitedly, and asked, "Father-in-law, where is the monk now?"

Mr. Gao quickly replied, "Don't worry, my dear son-in-law. I have already arranged for the monk to stay at the village. He has also brought a nine-foot-tall monkey with him. It looks like a man-eating monster."

Tianpeng frowned and asked doubtfully, "Father-in-law, did the monk ask about me?"

Mr. Gao shook his head and replied, "Don't worry, my dear son-in-law. The monk didn't mention you at all. He just said that he was passing by and wanted to rest for a few days at Gao Laozhuang."

Tianpeng pondered for a moment and said to Mr. Gao, "In that case, father-in-law should go back home first. Remember to treat the monk well and don't neglect him in the slightest."

Gao Yuanwai nodded in agreement, then turned and left Yunzhan Cave. After Gao Yuanwai left, Gao Cuilan slowly walked out of the bedroom.

She walked to Tianpeng and asked softly, "Husband, what did father want to talk to you about just now?"

Tianpeng looked at Gao Cuilan, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he still answered truthfully: "Cuilan, the pilgrims have arrived, I am afraid I have to leave here."

Gao Cuilan was horrified when she heard this. Tears welled up in her eyes as she grabbed Tianpeng's hand and said anxiously, "My husband, what should I do if you leave?"

Tianpeng sighed and said helplessly, "Cuilan, this is the will of heaven, we cannot go against it."

Gao Cuilan hugged Tianpeng tightly, tears streaming down her face as she said, "My dear husband, no matter where you go, I am willing to follow you. As long as I can be with you, I am willing to go even to the ends of the earth."

Tianpeng was deeply moved, but he didn't know how to respond. The two of them hugged each other and cried, and the whole Yunzhan Cave was filled with a sad atmosphere.

Zhao Shanhe settled down in Gao Village. He never asked about Tianpeng's affairs, but he went to the village every day to preach to the villagers and pray for the souls of those who were harmed by Wujin Daxian. The souls of the women came to their families in dreams, asking them to thank Monk Xuanzang.

Tianpeng was drinking in Yunzhan Cave when he suddenly sensed his divine status being stripped away. Meanwhile, Gao Cuilan was aging at an alarming rate. He realized that all this was the result of his defiance of Heaven. The actions of Heaven and Buddhism had thoroughly infuriated the rebellious spirit within him.

Zhao Shanhe was preaching at the village entrance as usual when a burly man in armor and with a fierce look on his face suddenly rushed over. He glared at Zhao Shanhe and shouted, "Xuanzang, you were in love before, so why did you try to separate Cuilan and me?"

Facing Tianpeng's questioning, Zhao Shanhe appeared remarkably calm, responding calmly, "Tianpeng, obtaining the scriptures is your mission, and you cannot escape it. Every day I stay in Gao Village, your sins will increase, affecting those around you. To be honest, I didn't want to embark on this journey, but it's destiny, and I can't disobey. Some things can't be achieved simply by wishing them, because the decision-making power is not in our hands."

Tianpeng said viciously: "As long as you, the pilgrim, are killed, Cuilan and I can stay together forever."

Zhao Shanhe clasped his hands together and said, "If I die, you and Gao Cuilan will be in great trouble, as will the people behind you. The rise of Buddhism is in accordance with the will of heaven. You must not act on impulse. Amitabha. Wukong, let him wake up."

Yuan Hong said: "Fatty, let's fight in the sky."

The two men flew into the sky and engaged in a ferocious fight. In terms of strength, Yuan Hong was far superior to Tianpeng, but he had been held captive beneath the Five Elements Mountain for millennia, suffering immensely. His strength was less than half what it had once been, and for a time, the two men were evenly matched.

Zhao Shanhe calculated with his fingers and thought to himself that it was not good. He quickly shouted, "Wukong, come back. Tianpeng, you should return to Yunzhan Cave quickly, otherwise it will be too late to regret."

Yuan Hong knocked Tian Peng away with a stick, and the two stopped fighting. Tian Peng said viciously, "Xuanzang, if anything happens to Cui Lan, I will never let you go."

Zhao Shanhe remained silent. Yuan Hong said dissatisfiedly, "Master, I, Old Sun, will reveal my true form and go kill that fat man."

"Wukong, Tianpeng is destined to be your junior fellow disciple. It is not acceptable for fellow disciples to kill each other. Life is not about fighting and killing, life is about human relationships and worldly wisdom. There are still many good things to learn from the Buddhist scriptures. You can listen to them." Zhao Shanhe was not calm in his heart, and his face was full of worry.

Tianpeng returned to Yunzhan Cave and saw a heartbreaking scene. Gao Cuilan was being escorted by several Tianhe sailors. As they were about to leave, he yelled, "Ma Dehua, let Gao Cuilan go."

Ma Dehua let go of Gao Cuilan. He didn't expect Tianpeng to come back so soon. He said in fear, "Marshal, I was just following orders. Please forgive me."

"Whose orders are you following?"

At this moment, a man descended from the clouds and said, "Of course, it is by the order of this Marshal."

"Who are you?"

"My name is Yang Nianhe. My master is Zhao Zilong, the deputy headmaster of Yuxu Palace, and the newly appointed Marshal of the Tianhe Navy by the Emperor of Heaven."

Marshal Tianpeng sneered, "Who was I thinking? It turns out to be the illegitimate offspring of the Queen of Heaven and a mortal. The Emperor of Heaven is truly magnanimous."

Yang Nianhe hated it most when others mentioned his life experience. He could not help but get angry and said angrily: "Tianpeng, you deserve to die."

Zhao Shanhe came galloping over on his white horse. He shouted, "Nianhe, no! Wukong, go and save them!"