Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 544 - The Guiding Daoist (2nd Update)

Chapter 544 -544: The Guiding Daoist (2nd Update!)

Chapter 544 -544: The Guiding Daoist (2nd Update!)

“Grand Steward, two people have arrived at the mountain gate, a bald monk and a red-clad man; they have brought back the Great Saint!”

As Leng Xuan and the others were discussing the news released by Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain, a Demon Cult guard came in to report that Sun Wukong had been brought to the mountain gate and was still in a coma.

Upon hearing this, Leng Xuan and others panicked and hurriedly asked the guard to bring the people inside.

“Elder brother!”

The moment Puti Patriarch saw Buddha Amitabha, he stood up in shock; he could not possibly mistake him, it was his elder brother, Buddha Amitabha!

“Boss!”

“Brother Monkey!”

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The others focussed their gaze on Sun Wukong, who was carried on the back of the red-clad demon spirit man. Sun Wukong’s eyes were tightly closed; he was in a coma. Leng Xuan and the others became frantic, quickly asking the red-clad demon spirit man to put Sun Wukong down and then all stretched out their Divine Sense to check on him before they could be reassured.

“Thank goodness, Brother Monkey is not in serious trouble, just exhausted, but his injuries have mostly healed!”

“Bring the boss into the Heaven-Piercing Tower for recuperation; the spiritual energy there is abundant, and the boss will recover faster.”

Everyone sent Sun Wukong into the ninth layer secret chamber of the Heaven-Piercing Tower, then returned to the grand hall again.

“So you really are Buddha Amitabha, the founder of Buddhism?”

Puti Patriarch and Buddha Amitabha had recognized each other, confirming that the Amitabha before them was the genuine one and not just some evil incarnation, leaving Leng Xuan and the others very curious. Wasn’t Amitabha said to have perished a long time ago? What exactly was going on?

“Passed away? That was just what that traitor Tathagata announced to the outside world; in fact, I have been imprisoned by him in Sukhavati Realm all this time.”

Buddha Amitabha gave a self-deprecating smile, briefly narrating how Tathagata Buddha had treacherously captured him, usurped the foundation of Buddhism, then imprisoned him in Sukhavati Realm to extract information about the Buddha Spirit Path Trace and Chaos Divine Pearl. Of course, he also included how he met Sun Wukong and about Sun Wukong’s venture into Sukhavati Realm to rescue him.

“So there was such a history between Wukong and elder brother, and you even passed the Buddha Spirit Path Trace to Wukong!”

Puti Patriarch had a sudden realization. “No wonder I felt an extremely familiar sensation when I saw Wukong but wasn’t quite sure. It turns out it was the absorption of the Buddha Spirit Path Trace that caused his physique to undergo an evolutionary improvement.”

“I didn’t expect this to be the outcome at that time either!”

Buddha Amitabha said with emotion, “At that time, I just didn’t want the Buddha Spirit Path Trace to fall into the hands of Tathagata, so I sent it away without expecting any reward. I never thought that due to an act of no thought then, I could be freed today—a sip and a peck, all predestined!”

“Buddha Amitabha, what are your plans for the future? Do you intend to seek revenge on Tathagata?”

A glint flashed in Leng Xuan’s eyes as he looked at Buddha Amitabha thoughtfully and asked.

“Vengeance must be exacted!”

A cold light flashed in the eyes of Amitabha as he had suffered immensely during his years trapped in the Sukhavati Realm. How could he simply let it go? Sayings such as ‘an eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind,’ and ‘lay down the butcher knife to become a Buddha on the spot’ are nothing but deceitful tales to trick believers. In the world of the powerful, it’s a matter of survival of the fittest and the victor takes all. Even if he were willing to let go of his hatred, would Tathagata Buddha ever feel at ease leaving him, such a thorn in his side, unattended?

“But not in the capacity of the Lord of Buddhism!”

Amitabha raised his head and declared, “From this day forward, Amitabha no longer exists in this world—I am Guiding Daoist, returning to the original source!”

The transformation of the Western Cult into the Buddhist Sect was originally for the sake of gaining recognition from Heaven and to be bestowed with vast amounts of Merit and Destiny, in order to further his cultivation. However, the Tathagata Buddha had usurped the foundation and fruits of the Buddhist path, and the disciples who were loyal to him back then had long since defected to the Tathagata Buddha. The Buddhist Sect of today is completely dominated by the Tathagata Buddha!

Moreover, the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain had issued a statement accusing him of being the malicious incarnation of Amitabha. The slander had already been cast upon him, and even if he came forward to clarify, who would believe him?

Instead of dwelling on this, it was better to return to his roots and regain his identity as the Guiding Daoist. He would devote himself to cultivating and recovering his power, and once he was fully restored, it would not be too late to seek revenge against the Tathagata Buddha!

“Boundless Heavenly Venerate! Brother, your great enlightenment is indeed a joyous and commendable achievement!”

Puti Patriarch looked at Amitabha—no, he should now be referred to as Guiding Daoist—and smiled. The Buddhist Sect had degenerated, and even avenging himself on the Tathagata Buddha wouldn’t restore it to its former state. In that case, it was best to simply abandon it!

“Brother, we are now in the period of the Third Great Calamity. The Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect’s schemed Scripture Seeking mission is about to begin, and we must certainly not let that traitor Tathagata get his way!”

A startling chill flashed in Puti Patriarch’s eyes as he spoke vehemently through gritted teeth. To avoid the pursuit of the Tathagata Buddha, he had secluded himself at the Spiritual Platform of Mount Fangcun for many years, training numerous disciples without daring to disclose their relationship with him. If it weren’t for Wukong’s sudden emergence, he might still be hiding in the Three-Star Cave Heaven. How could such deep-seated grievances be simply erased?

Now that Wukong had established the Demon Cult and was even preparing to reopen the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, as his master, he naturally shared in the glory!

Unconsciously, Puti Patriarch had completely identified himself as a member of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult, with all his actions and considerations stemming from the interests of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult.

“The Tathagata’s actions are merely an attempt to expand the influence of the Buddhist Sect and acquire more Power of Faith in order to gain Heavenly Dao recognition and be rewarded with Merit and Destiny, aiding him to break through to become a Slaying One Corpse Merit Saint!”

The Guiding Daoist sneered, “The Jade Emperor also wants a piece of the pie, which is why he has the Great General of the Curtains, Marshal Tianpeng, and the Four Abandoned Star Gods demoted to the mortal realm as Scripture Defenders to protect the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada Child on his way to the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. Including the Western Sea’s Dragon Race Third Prince Ao Lie is simply to woo the Dragon Race.”

“Exactly! That’s it!”

With Guiding Daoist’s explanation, Leng Xuan suddenly understood. He had his suspicions before but did not dare to be certain. This so-called Scripture Seeking was nothing more than a conspiracy of the Buddha Dao to trick the Heavenly Dao out of Merit and Destiny.

“Ha! That old Tathagata has no idea that Yuan Hong has already defected to our Flower-Fruit Mountain! To think they could deceive the Heavenly Dao out of Merit and Destiny is utterly delusional!”

The Six-Eared Macaque chuckled coldly. It was he who had informed Yama Heavenly Son to wait for Yuan Hong at the entrance to the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms. Over the years, it was also he who had been in contact with Yuan Hong. Although Yuan Hong outwardly seemed like a Scripture Defender, he had long been a man of Flower-Fruit Mountain. Only a fool wouldn’t know which side to choose when one is also a member of the Demon Clan!

“I estimate it will be another seven or eight years before the Journey to the West to Seek Scriptures begins. We’re just waiting for Brother Monkey to wake up and make a decision. Regarding this Scripture Seeking mission, how should our Flower-Fruit Mountain respond?”