Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong's fate-Chapter 40 - You go to the Dragon Palace there is the Jingu Bang there

40: Chapter 40 You go to the Dragon Palace, there is the Jingu Bang there

40 -40 You go to the Dragon Palace, there is the Jingu Bang there

“Where did the Honorable Master get such an idea?

Your disciple here isn’t the type who seeks only benefits; I simply wish to stay by your side, that’s all!”

Hearing Patriarch Bodhi’s words, Sun Wukong also felt quite embarrassed, as he hadn’t expected Patriarch Bodhi to say such things.

Looking at the honest expression on Sun Wukong’s face, the Patriarch might have believed him in the past, but after so much time, he really couldn’t trust this monkey anymore.

“You Macaque, stop speaking these deceptive words to your Ancestor Master.

Don’t expect to continue staying in the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.

Apart from this matter, your master might agree to other things!”

Before Sun Wukong could say more, Patriarch Bodhi simply waved his hand and spoke decisively.

He had finally managed to send Sun Wukong away; there was no way he could let him stay.

Otherwise, what about the Journey to the West?

What about Buddhism?

These matters were too significant for Buddhism.

Upon hearing Patriarch Bodhi’s words, Sun Wukong also fell silent, looking sadly at Patriarch Bodhi and said, “Honorable Master, do you truly have the heart to abandon your disciple?”

Sun Wukong’s voice was somber, seemingly heartbroken, and even Patriarch Bodhi felt some sympathy.

If it weren’t for the gravity of the situation, he might have agreed on the spot.

“Our master-disciple bond is now severed, and you have committed a grave error.

I absolutely cannot harbour you, but in memory of our past relationship and the dangers of the Three Realms, now that you are leaving the mountain, I can make some exceptions and meet a few of your requests!”

In order to make Sun Wukong leave, Patriarch Bodhi was willing to lose some items rather than let him stay.

“In that case…”

Sun Wukong, having heard Patriarch Bodhi’s words, showed a hesitant expression and even seemed a bit embarrassed.

But Patriarch Bodhi looked at Sun Wukong as if something was not right.

It seemed the monkey might request conditions that would cause him great loss.

However, to ensure the smooth progression of the Journey to the West, he could no longer care about that at this moment and directly said, “Just speak, what do you want!”

“Are these words of yours true, Master?”

Sun Wukong asked with some uncertainty.

“Of course they are true; why would your master deceive you!”

Patriarch Bodhi gave Sun Wukong a sidelong glance and then said, “Speak quickly, or else take it that you agree to leave the mountain immediately!”

Having said this, Patriarch Bodhi slightly moved his horsetail whisk, preparing to stand up from his cushion.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong naturally did not dare to delay.

Patriarch Bodhi had made up his mind, and this was probably the last time he would take advantage of Patriarch Bodhi.

Though he thought this, his expression remained innocently sincere as he spoke.

“Honorable Master, the Three Realms are perilous, and the hearts of men are unpredictable.

Your disciple’s cultivation level is but that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal; there are Daluo Golden Immortals, Quasi-Saints above…”

“Just speak directly!”

Patriarch Bodhi was frustrated.

“Alright, your disciple wishes to ask for a few Defensive Treasures from you, Ancestor Master.

They don’t have to be of the highest rank; Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures will suffice!”

Patriarch Bodhi became immediately frustrated upon hearing this.

Listening to the first part, Patriarch Bodhi was still composed, but upon hearing the latter part, he looked at Sun Wukong incredulously, as if staring at a madman who devours humans without spitting out their bones.

Just a few Protective Artifacts will do.

The rank need not be too high?

And Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures?

“Do you think Innate Spiritual Treasures are as common as cabbages?”

This was a statement only Sun Wukong could have made.

Did he still think it was the ancient times of Primordial Continent?

After several great wars, many Innate Spiritual Treasures were damaged in those battles.

Only a few top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures remained, and now they all fell into the hands of many top-tier powers.

Even I, Saint Zhunti, only possess a Demon-Subduing Pestle and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!

The fact that Sun Wukong openly asked for an Innate Spiritual Treasure right away was truly reckless.

Actually, in this regard, Patriarch Bodhi was somewhat misjudging Sun Wukong.

How could he know how precious the top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures were?

He had only unintentionally heard about them from Wang Yang.

That’s why he spoke as he did.

However, even Patriarch Bodhi didn’t possess any top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures; even if he had, he wouldn’t be willing to give one to Sun Wukong.

After pondering for a while, Patriarch Bodhi then looked at Sun Wukong and said, “You, Macaque, wish to ask me for an Innate Spiritual Treasure, but I have none in my possession.

However, I know of a top-tier treasure closely related to you.

Once you leave the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave, you can go and try your luck!”

Hearing that Patriarch Bodhi owned none, Sun Wukong couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed, but hearing about another place with one piqued his interest.

“Honorable Master, please speak clearly!”

Patriarch Bodhi stroked his beard and continued, “Thousands of leagues east from your Mount Huaguo in Dongsheng Divine Continent, deep in the ocean, there lies the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Inside the palace, there is a treasure called the Ruyi Jingu Bang, a Post-Heaven Meritorious Spiritual Treasure left by Human Emperor Dayu when he controlled the waters.

“If you truly want a protective artifact, Macaque, you might try your luck in the Eastern Sea.

Who knows, the Ruyi Jingu Bang might acknowledge you as its master!”

Although Sun Wukong had not yet left the mountain, his plans were already underway.

Although the Ruyi Jingu Bang was destined to be Sun Wukong’s, Patriarch Bodhi did not mention what consequences would arise if Sun Wukong were to take up the Ruyi Jingu Bang and what kind of disasters it could trigger.

After all, the Ruyi Jingu Bang was suppressing the Sea Eye in the Eastern Sea.

Without another treasure to stabilize it, it would surely cause instability in the sea, leading to tumultuous waves and immense suffering to living beings, resulting in numerous karmic obstacles.

This was just the beginning.

“Ruyi Jingu Bang?”

Upon hearing the name Ruyi Jingu Bang, Sun Wukong’s face showed delight, although he did not know what a Post-Heaven Meritorious Spiritual Treasure meant.

But just the few words “Ruyi Jingu Bang” already made him feel it was a remarkable treasure.

However, he soon hesitated.

Dragon Palace?

Dragon Clan?

Over the years, he had learned quite a few things.

In Ancient Times, three clans held prominence.

Dragons, Phoenixes, and Qilins.

Back then, Dragons, Phoenixes, and Qilins were the three colossal giants of Primordial Continent, a time before the Saints had emerged.

The Dragon Clan was once a dominant group ruling over Primordial Continent.

Even though the Dragon Clan declined and faced celestial punishment after the Calamity of Measurement, making cultivation difficult,

they could endure through such Calamity and still occupied the Eastern Sea, so they were not to be underestimated.

Perhaps the Ruyi Jingu Bang was enticing, and he did feel somewhat tempted, but the dangers involved were too great.

Since the danger was too great, he could not take the risk.

Thus, he certainly couldn’t pursue it!

His older disciple brother’s words had proven true; the outside world was perilous, and even a little monk could not see through it.

If he went to the Dragon Palace and encountered a terrifying being, wouldn’t that be…