Chapter 439: Dragon Subduing: Brother Xuanzang, My God

The Eight Immortals may not possess the highest magical power in the Heavenly Court, but their status is still somewhat special.

Wherever they go within the Three Realms and Six Paths, gods, Buddhas, demons, and monsters all give them some face.

But now, just because Lv Dongbin made one extra sarcastic remark and Han Xiangzi pleaded for mercy once, the entire group of Eight Immortals has been dispatched by the Jade Emperor to the mortal realm to subdue demons and monsters.

This is not an official demotion, but it is effectively no different; at most, the treatment is slightly better.

To be honest, although Immortals sometimes lament that the mortal realm is good and the world of red dust is charming, how many are truly willing to descend to the mortal realm to undergo trials and experience the red dust?

The birth, aging, sickness, and death, poverty and wealth, deceit and treachery, and the seven emotions and six desires of the mortal world—after experiencing them, one would likely be left with years of psychological trauma.

Take the cautionary example of Tianpeng, for instance: his thousand lifetimes of reincarnation were each extremely miserable, ending in inexplicable, violent deaths.

In the end, he had to be reborn as a pig just to escape the malice of being human.

Now, following a single word from the Jade Emperor, the small group known as the Eight Immortals is completely dumbfounded.

What kind of situation is this?

Could it be because, when attending court, they stepped into the High Heaven Palace with their left or right foot first?

If one wants to condemn, one can always find a pretext.

At this moment, Zhang Guolao and Han Zhongli were preparing to say something more, but they were stopped by Taibai Jinxing, who transmitted his voice:

"Everyone, the Jade Emperor is very angry right now, so do not add fuel to the fire. It is only a two-month trial in the mortal realm, that is all."

Hearing this, the Eight Immortals wore various expressions.

Only two months? For the mortal realm, that is decades; how can these be the same?

However, with Leizhenzi demoted previously and now the Eight Immortals, some Immortals have already sensed the scent of a different conspiracy.

But no one dares to ask more, because no one knows who will be next.

The Jade Emperor's gaze landed on Yang Jian; Yang Jian's heart pounded violently, but he maintained his composure.

Regardless, he is the first-generation disciple of the third generation of the Chan Sect; if the Jade Emperor wants to target him with this "descend to the mortal realm" routine, at worst he will stop being an Immortal and go to Kunlun Mountain to cultivate in seclusion.

For a time, all the Immortals in the Heavenly Court felt insecure.

……

Buddhism.

"Outrageous!"

"How arrogant!"

"Is this a grave disrespect to Buddhism and the Western Teachings?"

Randeng Buddha was so angry he was practically smoking. Through the manifestation of his divine powers, he had seen the entire plot of Xuanzang and Guanyin's wedding night; this Xuanzang actually dared to toy with a dignified Bodhisattva of Buddhism like this!

"Ahem, it does seem to have gone a bit too far," Maitreya Buddha said with a smile.

"Alas, my sister Guanyin! Her image is shattered!"

"Xuanzang, you are truly something."

"It makes this monk so angry I want to hit you with an Arhat Heaven-Turning Seal!" thought the Dragon Subduing Arhat.

In Buddhism, Guanyin's status is second only to the Buddha, and her pure and holy temperament is respected by many Buddhas.

She is like a campus goddess, standing high in the clouds, where it is cold at the heights.

To suddenly see her let out a foul fart, grin broadly, and pick her nose.

This feeling is truly, incredibly jarring.

"Those who have left the secular life must empty themselves of the four elements. Guanyin's actions were for the grand plan of Buddhism, sacrificing herself for others. I hope you all take this as an example."

Rulai Buddha said leisurely, his hands forming a Buddhist seal, as steady as Mount Tai.

"Indeed, Guanyin Bodhisattva's sacrifice is too great," said Maitreya Buddha.

"The point is not Guanyin; have you not noticed that this Jinchanzi's behavior is becoming increasingly arrogant? If this continues, what will become of us?" said Randeng.

"Randeng Buddha, Jinchanzi is now a Great Luo Golden Immortal, so a little arrogance is nothing. Furthermore, without a breach of principle, what can we say?" said Maitreya Buddha.

"Maitreya, are you favoring Jinchanzi? Your own awareness is flawed," Randeng said with an ugly expression, questioning Maitreya Buddha.

"……" Maitreya Buddha was speechless and said nothing more.

Randeng Buddha is an old antique with profound and powerful magic; as a new Buddha, he saw no need to argue with such an antique.

Randeng Buddha looked gloomily at the flickering image in the air. Jinchanzi was too arrogant; as the Past Buddha of Buddhism, he must purge this kind of unhealthy trend and restore purity to Buddhism.

If Rulai will not act, he will.

……

The mortal realm.

"Husband!"

"Husband……"

Guanyin had already called out many times; she had been completely hoodwinked by Xuanzang and had lost all face.

For a moment, Guanyin wondered if Xuanzang had seen through her true form and was doing this on purpose.

But then she thought, impossible.

Her Transformation technique was unique; it was impossible for any flaws to be seen.

"Husband, can you put on the Golden Bracelet now?" Guanyin said with a pleasant countenance.

Once Xuanzang put on the Golden Fillet, she would take her revenge properly.

"Of course I can."

"However, my dear Guanguan, look at how beautiful the moonlight is, and your smile is like a flower; why not let your husband have a kiss first?"

Xuanzang said with a straight face; clearly, he was emboldened and pushing for more.

"You……"

Hearing this, Guanyin's beautiful eyes widened, and she felt extremely furious inside.

"Guanguan, no matter what, we have already bowed to Heaven and Earth, so we count as husband and wife. What is wrong with a kiss? It wouldn't..." Xuanzang said.

"Xuanzang, those who have left the secular world do not speak falsehoods. You cannot go back on your word again and again. A real man's word is worth its weight in gold," Guanyin said.

"That's right, those who have left the secular world do not speak falsehoods, and I haven't spoken any falsehoods. Where is the falsehood?" Xuanzang said.

"..." Guanyin.

If Guanyin knew how to use national profanities, she would likely be letting a few fly right about now.

Seeing this, Xuanzang suddenly spoke up, saying:

"Forget it, I won't tease you anymore, little Guanguan. Can't I just wear it?"

Hearing that Xuanzang was willing, Guanyin was overjoyed.

Outside the room, Wangmu and Tianyu Pusa were peeping the entire time.

"This scoundrel," Wangmu Niangniang thought to herself.

"Once he puts on this Golden Hoop Bracelet, Xuanzang is going to be miserable," Tianyu Pusa laughed, feeling somewhat gleeful at his misfortune.

"Not necessarily. Don't forget, Xuanzang is a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Do you really think he can be bound?" Wangmu said.

"Guanyin is also a Great Luo Golden Immortal. In any case, I have tried this Golden Fillet myself; I couldn't break free," Tianyu Pusa said.

Upon hearing this, Wangmu Niangniang glanced at the alluring Tianyu.

This woman must have some very peculiar hobby to have actually taken the initiative to try on the Golden Fillet.

As everyone knows, although the Golden Tight Forbidden Hoops differ in form, their function is the same: to bind and restrain a person's will and Flesh.

Ordinary people would dodge them as fast as they could, yet Tianyu actually went to test it out. Could it be that she wanted to experience the feeling of being bound?

Inside the room.

Guanyin personally placed the Golden Bracelet on Xuanzang, her heart pounding; she was finally about to succeed.

Before succeeding, she had been teased so much by Xuanzang; it was impossible for her not to be even a little angry.

She was now impatient to chant the mantra to give Xuanzang a little punishment, so he would know who the master of this household was.

Moreover, the core of this tribulation was to test the Buddha-heart of the Scripture Seeker. If he lacked a Buddha-heart or a firm will, he needed to accept some punishment; this was reasonable and appropriate within the tribulation.

Xuanzang put on the Golden Bracelet; it felt cool to the touch, and the surface of the bracelet was blessed with many mantras of Buddhism.

"Aba aba~" Guanyin turned around and silently recited the mantra, anticipating Xuanzang's reaction as he begged for mercy.

But after reciting it three or four times, she didn't hear a sound.

She couldn't help but look back, only to see Xuanzang hooking the Golden Bracelet with his index finger and spinning it in circles.

"..." Guanyin.