Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven

Are you willing or not?

Of course, I'm willing.

If they were willing to pledge allegiance to a mere Six-Eared Macaque, let alone the stronger one of the Three Saints of the West, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

The Altar Cleanser and the others were disgruntled, wanting to erupt.

At this moment, Sandalwood Merit Buddha said with a face full of joy, "I welcome the Supreme Honored Buddha Amitabha Buddha to preside over Mount Ling, I welcome Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva to preside over Mount Ling. I am willing to convert."

The Altar Cleanser almost vomited blood with anger.

He had ultimately underestimated his master.

Sandalwood Merit Buddha was completely devoid of a bottom line.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva looked indifferently at Sandalwood Merit Buddha and then set his gaze upon the Altar Cleanser and the others.

"Would you be willing to convert to the Pure Land?"

"As your disciple, I am willing to convert."

"Little White Dragon is willing to convert."

Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon both knelt down.

Only the Altar Cleanser proudly stood there.

The gaze of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva fell upon him.

"You are not willing to convert?"

The Altar Cleanser grinned and said sarcastically, "I am not as shameless as they are."

"Fortunate indeed, for not all in Mount Ling are fickle and treacherous."

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva revealed a smile.

Yet Sandalwood Merit Buddha still wore a full-faced smile, completely unfazed.

Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon felt some shame.

They didn't lack face as much as Sandalwood Merit Buddha did, and they still possessed a sense of shame.

Of course, they also lacked the backbone of the Altar Cleanser.

To stand against Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, to rebel against him, they dared not.

"If you come to my Pure Land, I will offer you a Buddha position, among the top ten in the Pure Land."

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva spoke, and his words shocked everyone.

Sandalwood Merit Buddha even displayed an envious look.

Although he was cowardly and fawning, he was also exceedingly clever, knowing well that he wouldn't be treated well in the Pure Land.

And a position among the top ten Buddhas in the Pure Land was an absolutely high and mighty rank.

In the Pure Land, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva was only ranked third.

"Make your move. I'd rather die than become a disloyal subject."

The Altar Cleanser was ready to die in battle.

He was certain he was no match for Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

But, he was not afraid to fight, even in the face of certain death.

Yet Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva did not strike, merely saying, "Go. I do not wish to kill you."

The Altar Cleanser was somewhat surprised, but he simply bowed and left the place.

"From now on, there is no Altar Cleanser of Mount Ling. I am Zhu Bajie."

His voice carried far and wide.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva sighed softly.

Such a person was the backbone of the Buddhist Sect.

It was a pity that he had personally driven one away.

He ascended to the Buddha's seat and sat there.

The demon gods and immortals paid homage, with Sandalwood Merit Buddha being the most fervent among them.

Sun Wukong arrived at the Purple Bamboo Forest; he had come to fetch someone.

The Lady Dragon of Wealth's cheeks were flushed with red, somewhat at a loss.

"Only if you follow the Great Saint closely will you have a chance of surviving in these chaotic times. Do not feel wronged. A towering hero like the Great Saint is the best haven for you," advised The Bodhisattva Guanyin with a smile.

"I can't bear to leave the Bodhisattva," exclaimed the Lady Dragon of Wealth, feeling aggrieved.

The Bodhisattva Guanyin stroked her little head and uttered, "Silly child."

Suddenly, Sun Wukong was having regrets.

Killing the Six-Eared Macaque for the Bodhisattva was one thing, but why did he have to take on the trouble of the Dragon Girl? He had long since stopped being involve in such affairs.

Taking the Lady Dragon of Wealth with him was merely to ensure her protection.

"Stop crying, women are such a hassle, always sobbing and whining. Old Sun doesn't want you anymore, so just stay here and keep the Bodhisattva company."

Sun Wukong thought of sneaking away.

But Bodhisattva grabbed him with one move.

She looked at Sun Wukong with eyes full of compassion, "Take Dragon Girl with you."

Sun Wukong: "..."

He sighed, after all, he owed the Bodhisattva a favor.

Taking Lady Dragon of Wealth by the hand, Sun Wukong walked towards the edge of Purple Bamboo Forest.

Shancai and Red Boy were still calling out from behind, "Auntie Seven, I'll come to visit you when I have time."

"Scram."

Lady Dragon of Wealth finally exploded.

"Haha."

That was the joyous voice of Red Boy.

Sun Wukong hurried towards Huaguo Mountain with Lady Dragon of Wealth.

Meanwhile, Bodhisattva Guanyin turned her gaze to Red Boy.

Red Boy was a bit panicked.

"Bodhisattva, you surely aren't thinking of marrying me off too, are you? I'm still a child, and besides, I'm a boy."

Bodhisattva Guanyin tapped him on the head.

Then, the golden hoop fell off Red Boy.

Red Boy was stunned, somewhat at a loss.

"The world is becoming chaotic; go back to your parents. If you still can't ensure your safety, seek out your Uncle Seven. In these turbulent times, only he can guarantee the survival of those around him."

Bodhisattva Guanyin let Red Boy go with those words.

After sending Lady Dragon of Wealth away, she naturally did not treat Red Boy differently, letting him go as well.

"I'm not afraid of death."

Though Red Boy seemed very young, he had lived for thousands of years.

It was only because he retained the nature of a child that he still appeared the size of one.

But that didn't mean he lacked the capacity for thought like a real child.

He had already figured out why Bodhisattva was acting this way.

Bodhisattva Guanyin was in danger; she wanted to send them away to avoid getting them involved.

He had long since come to regard the Bodhisattva as one of his dearest kin.

How could thousands of years of companionship not foster deep affection?

Red Boy did not want to leave.

He wanted to protect Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"Bodhisattva, is there any difficulty you can't overcome? If you need help, you could ask my parents and my Uncle Seven, and there's also my sworn brother Great Immortal Zhenyuan. If you join forces, who could harm you?"

Red Boy said with a touch of urgency.

He could tell that the Bodhisattva was resolute in her decision to face death.

Bodhisattva Guanyin spoke indifferently, "Don't say anymore, go."

After speaking, she waved her hand, and Red Boy disappeared in front of her, sent by her to Mount Ji Lei.

"Black Bear, you should also find a place to hide away from the world. Do not lose your life here with me."

Bodhisattva Guanyin spoke again.

The Black Bear Spirit approached Bodhisattva Guanyin and knelt on the ground, knocking his head on the floor several times.

Then he left.

Now only the Bodhisattva herself remained in the entire Purple Bamboo Forest.

Bodhisattva Guanyin smiled slightly to herself, "Now I have no more worries."

Her gaze reached into the distance, as if she could see that Supreme Honored Buddha sitting in the Pure Land.

Sun Wukong arrived at Huaguo Mountain with Lady Dragon of Wealth.

Someone had been waiting for him there.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva had come from Mount Ling, arriving at Huaguo Mountain ahead of time.

"Big Persimmon, what brings you to my Huaguo Mountain?"

Sun Wukong asked nonchalantly, showing neither reverence nor respect.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva smiled slightly and said, "I am here to invite Wukong to join me in the Pure Land and become the sole Victorious Fighting Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, second only to Amitabha Buddha."

"Scram."

Sun Wukong's reply was a simple one.

He pulled out the Jingu Bang from his ear, which extended to a length of three and a half meters, and pointed it at Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

"Are you leaving on your own, or should I see you off?"