Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven
Chapter 94 - 94 94 Monkey King Sun Transforms
94: Chapter 94 Monkey King Sun Transforms 94: Chapter 94 Monkey King Sun Transforms Before the Ghost Gate Pass, suddenly a great light shone brightly.
A Buddha’s figure appeared, with Buddha’s Light shining everywhere, illuminating half of the Netherworld.
The masters of the Buddhist Realm at the Ghost Gate Pass became somewhat flustered.
Once they clearly saw who was approaching, they immediately knelt down.
“We greet the Buddha.”
Except for Maitreya Buddha and Arhat Dragon-Subduing, nearly everyone knelt down.
Arhat Dragon-Subduing’s expression was stern, he stared at Tathagata Buddha, always feeling something was strange.
He could not tell if this was truly the Buddha, for the aura and Buddha’s Light from the other party were exactly like Tathagata Buddha’s.
Which demon could transform so convincingly?
But if it were the Buddha, he simply could not think of any reason for the Buddha to appear now.
Maitreya Buddha squinted his eyes, he naturally did not kneel.
With his status, it was only natural not to kneel before Tathagata.
Maitreya Buddha stepped forward, walking beside Tathagata Buddha.
Then, Maitreya Buddha brought his hands together and said, “I have seen Tathagata Buddha.”
Tathagata Buddha glanced at him and spoke indifferently, “Buddha of the East, I have business with you, come with me to the Immortal Peach Orchard.”
Maitreya Buddha’s heart skipped a beat.
He had been somewhat suspicious, but now he was utterly bewildered.
He knew very well what was in the Immortal Peach Orchard.
This was the biggest secret in the Three Realms right now; if the other party were not the Buddha, he definitely would not know this secret.
Just then, Maitreya Buddha saw a hint of smugness flash in Tathagata Buddha’s eyes.
He immediately confirmed that this person before him was definitely not Tathagata Buddha; the person was an imposter.
In the Three Realms, few possessed such exquisite ability in the Art of Transformation, and even fewer dared to deceive him to his face—only Sun Wukong.
With this thought, he snorted coldly and said, “Well, please wait a moment, Buddha, while I make arrangements.”
“Then be quick, I do not have much time.”
Tathagata Buddha urged impatiently.
Maitreya Buddha became even more certain, this person before him was not Tathagata Buddha, but Sun Wukong.
Only that impatient monkey would be so impatient.
He sneered internally; Sun Wukong was just so, not even understanding the Buddha’s character before daring to deceive him?
It was utterly laughable.
He truly wanted to see what this monkey was scheming.
Maitreya Buddha returned to the Ghost Gate Pass and ordered everyone to guard the pass well; he would be back soon.
Arhat Dragon-Subduing transmitted, “Buddha, why do I feel this Tathagata Buddha is fake?”
After looking at Arhat Dragon-Subduing, Maitreya Buddha sneered, “It is fake, it’s Sun Wukong’s transformation.”
“What?”
A hint of shock flashed in Arhat Dragon-Subduing’s eyes, he immediately wanted to react.
However, Maitreya Buddha stopped him with a look.
“Now, let’s not expose him, I actually want to know what this monkey is really up to?”
“Be careful not to fall for his tricks.”
Arhat Dragon-Subduing said with some concern.
Maitreya Buddha sneered, said disdainfully, “Just a mere monkey, how could he possibly deceive me?
At most, he is just trying to lead the tiger away from the mountain; even if there really is danger, with my strength, I can easily retreat; do you think I’m inferior to that monkey?”
Arhat Dragon-Subduing fell silent immediately.
He knew if he continued, he would only offend Amitabha Buddha even more.
Seeing that he was silent, Maitreya Buddha sneered again.
He returned to where “Tathagata Buddha” was not far away, then said, “Let’s go.”
“Tathagata Buddha” was somewhat impatient and nodded eagerly at this point.
The two left and burst out of the Netherworld.
For some reason, the Dragon-Subduing Venerable felt very uneasy.
He always had the feeling that Maitreya Buddha might suffer a great loss this time.
However, the other party simply wouldn’t listen to him, leaving the Dragon-Subduing Venerable helpless.
Just after leaving the Netherworld, “Tathagata Buddha” made his move, striking Maitreya Buddha with his staff.
Maitreya Buddha dodged calmly, looking disdainful, he said, “Sun Wukong, I knew it was you, I saw through you long ago.”
“Tathagata Buddha” instantly transformed into Sun Wukong’s form, staring coldly at Maitreya Buddha, he said, “Maitreya Buddha, your Buddhist Realm has repeatedly attacked me.
Today, I will kill you and settle both new and old scores.”
Having said that, Sun Wukong swung his Jingu Bang and charged forward.
Maitreya Buddha sneered, killing him?
Sun Wukong really had quite the audacity.
He took out the Human Seed Bag and aimed it at Sun Wukong, intending to capture him.
Sun Wukong was terrified, and immediately turned and ran upon seeing Maitreya Buddha take out the Human Seed Bag.
Without a word, Maitreya Buddha chased after him on his cloud.
Shortly after the two left the Netherworld, Maitreya Buddha had returned.
He was covered in wounds, his complexion pale, and cracks had appeared on his Golden Body.
Above Ghost Gate Pass, the faces of the Arhat Dragon-Subduing and others changed dramatically.
Maitreya Buddha had indeed fallen for a trick; he had not been gone long and had already suffered such severe injuries.
Tiger-Subduing Venerable was the first to rush down and support Maitreya Buddha.
“Maitreya Buddha, what happened to you?”
He asked with concern, a look of worry and sorrow on his face.
To those unaware, they might think the injured person was his own father.
Maitreya Buddha clenched his teeth and said, “That Sun Wukong, in collusion with Ying Hook, tricked me into going there, then suddenly attacked me and injured me.
I barely managed to break through the encirclement.
You must strengthen your defenses quickly.
I will contact Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha, don’t let Sun Wukong seize the opportunity to attack.”
“Yes.”
Tiger-Subduing Arhat said promptly.
He assisted Maitreya Buddha inside Ghost Gate Pass, then began to set up defenses.
Dragon-Subduing Arhat still had some doubts; he felt everything was happening too quickly.
Was Maitreya Buddha really so vulnerable?
To be so badly injured so quickly.
But upon hearing Maitreya Buddha’s instructions, he immediately believed it was really him.
If it had been that monkey, he definitely wouldn’t have instructed them to set up defenses or go out of his way to contact Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha.
The expression on Dragon-Subduing Arhat’s face was somewhat worried, but he still prepared to set defenses.
If Sun Wukong were to break in, it wouldn’t be a trivial matter.
Everyone knew very well the extent of that monkey’s strength.
Without a master like Maitreya Buddha, they simply couldn’t hold him off.
Just as he turned, Maitreya Buddha suddenly moved; he punched Dragon-Subduing Arhat, shattering his Golden Body and nearly extinguishing his Primordial Spirit.
Tiger-Subduing Arhat was horrified, immediately realizing something was wrong; this Maitreya Buddha was an imposter.
But by then, it was too late to react.
Sun Wukong kicked, striking him squarely in the waist, completely splitting his upper body from his lower.
The next moment, Sun Wukong returned to his original form, pulling out the Jingu Bang from his ear, transforming it into its full length, and sweeping it around.
Ranks of Buddhist Soldiers were slain, along with some lower-ranked Bodhisattvas, unable to withstand a single blow from him.
He Xiangu also appeared, her lotus brush sweeping through, shattering one Buddhist Soldier after another.
Some Bodhisattvas from the Buddhist Realm rushed over, but still, they could not stop her.
The Eight Immortals of the Upper Grotto were not ordinary; common Bodhisattvas simply couldn’t stop her.
The two rampaged fiercely; the two strongest Arhats, Dragon-Subduing and Tiger-Subduing, were smashed to pieces by Sun Wukong right away, and the rest truly paled in comparison.
This was no battle; it was an outright slaughter.