I Am Still the Monkey as Before

"The monkey isn't under the Five-Finger Mountain?" Bodhisattva Wisdom and Bodhisattva Virtue, the two Bodhisattvas, furrowed their brows as they arrived at the Five-Finger Mountain, expressing a hint of anger in their questioning tone.

They were dispatched by the Tathagata to assist Bodhisattva Guanyin, and they were somewhat dissatisfied. The Four Great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism were Bodhisattva Guanyin, Bodhisattva Wisdom, Bodhisattva Virtue, and Bodhisattva Earth Store. Each of them was a formidable being at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

In the present world, the combined power of these three would be terrifying, even the Heaven would need to be on high alert facing such a lineup. They wondered why the Tathagata had sent three Bodhisattvas at once.

It seemed they were beginning to see the reason, but it still felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Sun Wukong had been suppressed by the Tathagata for five hundred years. Even at his peak, it was impossible to break the seal of the Five-Finger Mountain.

Now, it appeared that someone had intervened.

Didn't they know that Sun Wukong was a crucial piece for Buddhism?

This matter concerning the mission of fetching the scriptures from the West would inevitably be thoroughly investigated by Buddhism. Who could bear such a huge responsibility, who could endure such a massive karmic burden?

Had Buddhism's majesty been forgotten by the world after not taking action for so long?!

"You’ve missed it. Monkey King has already been abducted by someone," Guanyin calmly stated.

She roughly knew where the monkey was.

But she wasn’t sure about that place. However, even with the presence of Bodhisattva Wisdom and Bodhisattva Virtue, Guanyin still felt a bit uneasy. There was an inexplicable sense of foreboding.

Bodhisattva Wisdom frowned, "Who dares to snatch someone from Buddhism? Could it be those from the Heaven?"

After saying this, he shook his head, "Impossible. The Heaven wouldn't do such a thing. The heavenly order dictates that Buddhism will prosper, and the Sage of the Daoist sect owes me a karmic debt in the Western Paradise. The Heaven should maintain a good relationship with Buddhism."

Bodhisattva Virtue spoke, "However, apart from the Heaven, there is no force with both the ability and courage to snatch someone from Buddhism."

"A wandering cultivator who seeks no contention, snatching a pawn from Buddhism not only serves no purpose but will also completely offend Buddhism. What’s the point of that?"

Indeed, Buddhism was currently too powerful. Even Chan sects like the Daoist sect had to maintain a good relationship, not daring to confront them directly.

Otherwise, the Three Realms might be shattered once again!

There weren't many immortals or Gods in the Three Realms who had the courage to do such a thing.

The Bodhisattvas Bodhisattva Wisdom and Bodhisattva Virtue, who represented wisdom, were somewhat confused.

"No need to guess, I think I roughly know where Sun Wukong is," Guanyin said thoughtfully.

Her expression became serious, and her eyes were extremely focused.

Unexpectedly, that person had finally taken action.

Guanyin, who had anticipated this, couldn't relax. She had been there alone, but she couldn't even enter that place herself.

After that night, she sought help from the Tathagata.

However, she hadn't expected that the Buddha would only send these two Bodhisattvas.

Without personal experience, it was still difficult to feel the unparalleled strength and power. It was really hard to resist!

Now that the arrow was on the string, it had to be shot.

Sun Wukong was extremely important, almost on par with Tang Monk in terms of significance for the mission to the West. There could be no room for error.

Hopefully, the three Bodhisattvas could come back safely.

"Guanyin, now that you know, let's hit the road. Find that monkey this morning, so Tang Monk can continue his journey without delay," Bodhisattva Wisdom said calmly, with a somewhat casual expression.

With the three of them taking action, isn't everything within easy reach?

In the current Three Realms, Great Luo Golden Immortal was already a very powerful existence, and wherever they went, they were treated with great respect. Even if the other party was also a Great Luo, could he alone contend against three?

They are not ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal; they are powerful beings from ancient times!

Guanyin sighed gently, "Alright, let's take action."

She could only hope that the other party would consider the dignity of Buddhism. Regarding a direct confrontation, Guanyin didn't hold much hope.

Tang Monk was also shocked, unable to speak. The Four Great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism were well-known since his childhood. Now, due to Li You, three of them had come, except Bodhisattva Earth Store, who was busy with suppressing hell.

If they all appeared together, how stimulating that would be!

After making up their minds, the three Bodhisattvas directly conjured golden light, disappearing in the blink of an eye, traversing who knew how many miles.

Tang Monk, still not dressed in his monk's robe, touched his smooth bald head, lost in thought about something.

There was no worry for Li You's safety.

Self-defense was absolutely not a problem.

Especially considering the aura Tang Monk felt from Li You, it was far more powerful than the combined strength of the three Bodhisattvas!

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Li You still sat on that stone stool, examining the living and breathing Monkey King before him.

Covered in dirt, disheveled, and pitiful to look at, it was simply unbearable and completely contrary to the majestic image of Monkey King that he had seen in novels and TV shows in his previous life.

But thinking about the fact that this poor child had been suppressed under the Five-Finger Mountain for five hundred years, it was understandable.

In his past life, Sun Wukong had always been a character he admired greatly. He revered Wukong for his immense strength and indomitable spirit.

Now, facing the living Monkey King, he felt a different kind of sentiment.

Being in this world, he understood many things. Sun Wukong's rebellion in the Heaven was indeed excessive. Many irrational things in this real world seemed to have answers now.

"Who are you? Why have you brought me here?" Sun Wukong scratched his head, looking at Li You curiously.

He was alert in his heart.

Li You smiled, "You are Monkey King who wreaked havoc in the Heaven back then?"

When talking about this matter, Sun Wukong was quite proud, and his entire being, seemed to be more spirited.

"Yes, yes, it's me, hehe. I didn’t expect that after five hundred years, my name is still resounding!" Sun Wukong hopped around in the yard, overjoyed that Li You mentioned the incident of causing trouble in the Heaven. He was full of excitement.

This was the most peak and glorious feat in his entire life. It was enough to boast about for a lifetime!

After five hundred years, recalling it now, he felt deeply moved.

Back then, with a wave of his hand, he dispersed the heavenly troops and generals like dust. Looking back at those tumultuous years, he, alone, challenged the entire Heaven. Who could compete with him?

It was just a pity that times changed, and things were different.

That Jade Emperor was really not a good person. Unable to win, he called for help. Very unscrupulous!

If it weren't for the Tathagata summoned by the Jade Emperor to suppress him, he, Sun Wukong, would still be the same old Monkey King from before!