Chaos Spirit Field

How could Taibai Jinxing have the guts to go to the underworld to demand the release of someone? He might even get himself into trouble. He returned to Heaven dejected. He was filled with regret. Despite his haste, he was still a step too late. He didn't know how to explain this to the Emperor of Heaven.

At that moment, Jiao Mu Jiao, the leader of the twenty-eight constellations, noticed that Taibai Jinxing had returned alone. He hurriedly approached and asked, "Taibai Immortal Officer, why are you back alone? Kui Mulang is being unbelievable! I'll go down and capture him right away."

Taibai Jinxing sighed deeply and replied helplessly: "Jiao Mujiao, I'm too late. Kuimu Lang has been imprisoned in the Eighteenth Level of Hell."

Upon hearing this news, Jiao Mujiao was immediately furious and shouted loudly: "What a jerk Xuanzang is! He actually doesn't take us twenty-eight constellations seriously. He must be taught a profound lesson!"

Taibai Jinxing thought to himself, the Twenty-Eight Constellations are nothing; Xuanzang doesn't even take the Emperor of Heaven seriously. Now wasn't the time to fan the flames, so he quickly advised, "Jiaomujiao, calm down. Xuanzang's journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is a matter of great importance, in accordance with Heaven's will. Going against him is undoubtedly a violation of Heaven's will. Kuimulang is destined to face this calamity. The Twenty-Eight Constellations are vital to the safety of Heaven, and no further mishaps can be made. This immortal official needs to return and report this to the Emperor of Heaven. I'll be leaving now."

Jiao Mujiao watched Taibai Jinxing's departing back, feeling a surge of remorse. He had thought he was helping Kuimulang, but he'd ended up harming him. He would never have let him out of the prison if he'd known. As for the Heavenly Emperor's accountability, he wasn't worried at all.

After hearing Taibai Jinxing's story, the Emperor's expression darkened, his eyes gleaming with anger. He slammed his immortal chair and roared, "This is outrageous! How dare these demons be so presumptuous, disregarding the laws of Heaven! They must be punished!"

Taibai Jinxing quickly knelt down and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Twenty-Eight Constellations have a heavy responsibility and cannot be moved."

The Emperor's eyes were cold, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Taibai Jinxing, pass on my order to execute the guards of the Heavenly Prison as a warning to others!"

"I obey your command!" Taibai Jinxing replied, sighing inwardly. He knew full well that the nameless prison guard's death was somewhat unjust, but for the greater good, he had no choice but to make him a scapegoat. Perhaps this was the tragedy of the small-time man.

Meanwhile, Zhao Shanhe and his companions had already left Nianhong Temple and continued their journey westward. Zhu Bajie scratched his head as he walked, puzzled, and asked, "Master, I remember you once saying that on the journey west, we can only move forward, not backward. But we've turned back a bit because of Baihuaxiu's incident. Isn't this a violation of the rules?"

Zhao Shanhe smiled faintly and explained, "Bajie, rules are dead, but people are alive. Baihuaxiu is a disciple of Buddhism. Since she has asked for help, how can I sit idly by and do nothing?"

Sun Wukong felt warm at heart after hearing Zhao Shanhe's words. But he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Master, if Baihuaxiu hadn't asked for help, what would you have done?"

Zhao Shanhe thought for a moment and replied, "If Baihuaxiu didn't ask for help, it means she still has feelings for Kuimulang. Naturally, there's no need for me to violate the rules of the journey to the West. Wukong, you've got the right person."

"Master, I, Old Sun, have never doubted Fourth Sister's love. I was just worried that she wouldn't have time to ask for help."

Zhao Shanhe smiled and said, "Wukong, after this incident, the gods above should behave themselves. Journeying to the West to obtain the scriptures is in accordance with Heaven's will. Going against Heaven will be punished."

"Master, I, Old Sun, understand. I'll go explore the way right away."

After Sun Wukong left, Zhu Bajie asked, "Master, do you think Big Brother has let it go?"

Zhao Shanhe sighed, "Bajie, have you let Cuilan go? Purifying the six senses is just a lie. Cultivation is to control the desires in your heart. Amitabha."

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, half a year has passed. One day, Sun Wukong came back from gathering information and said, "Master, there is a human kingdom three hundred miles southwest called the Black Chicken Kingdom. Shall we go there?"

Zhao Shanhe smiled and said, "Wukong, you've already discovered it, which proves that this 'Black Chicken Country' has a connection with us. Naturally, we have to go there."

The Black Chicken Kingdom couldn't even be called a country within the Dongsheng Divine Continent. Its land area was less than half the size of Luoyi City. While it was called a country, it was actually just a city. Zhao Shanhe and his group were stopped at the city gate. The gate guard said, "Respected monks, our country doesn't accept monks. Please take a detour."

Zhao Shanhe asked, "Please give a reasonable explanation, benefactor."

The gate guard said terrifiedly, "Master, my ruler is a Taoist and doesn't like monks. Please don't make things difficult for me."

Zhao Shanhe said bluntly, "How dare such a tiny town shut out the Buddhist sect? Who gave him the guts to keep us out?"

The guard at the city gate was terrified when he saw the inhuman monsters in the team looking at him. He dared not stop them and could only watch Zhao Shanhe and others enter the city.

Zhu Bajie asked in confusion, "Master, you are usually so polite to ordinary people, why are you so polite today..."

"Arrogant, right? Bajie, people have to learn to adapt. How dare a city gate guard disobey the order given by the king? By doing this, I am actually helping him. The king of the Black Chicken Kingdom is in big trouble. Let's go to Zhao's Trading Company first and find out the situation." Zhao Shanhe explained.

The guards at the city gate reported what had happened, and the news quickly reached the king of the Black Chicken Kingdom. He couldn't help but sigh, "The westward convoy has arrived. I'm afraid I'll never be able to enjoy the prosperity of this world again. As long as the cause and effect are resolved, I can return to the mountains and practice Taoism in peace."

Zhao Shanhe came to Zhao's Trading Company, revealed his identity, and moved in. Afterwards, he asked the manager of Zhao's Trading Company in detail about the current situation of the Black Chicken Kingdom.

After listening to Shopkeeper Zhao's description, Sun Wukong said, "Master, according to Shopkeeper Zhao, the ruler of the Black Chicken Kingdom must be a monster."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"The ruler of the Black Chicken Kingdom was originally extremely incompetent, but he suddenly became very wise and even devoted himself to practicing Taoism. It's very likely that he is the national teacher in disguise."

Zhao Shanhe nodded and said, "Wukong, the King of the Black Chicken Kingdom is indeed the Imperial Master in disguise. Do you know why he did this?"

Sun Wukong scratched his head and said, "Master, I don't know."

Zhu Bajie interrupted, "Master, I know. Journey to the West says that the Imperial Preceptor is the Green Lion, the mount of Manjusri Bodhisattva. He was ordered to punish the ruler of the Black Chicken Kingdom."

Zhao Shanhe said angrily, "Bajie, it's better to have no books than to believe them blindly. There are no temples in the Kingdom of Wuji. How could the ruler of Wuji offend Manjusri Bodhisattva?"