Chapter 441: The Jade Emperor Watches the Show, the Black-Bellied Queen Mother

Heavenly Court.

"How come the exciting part is gone? Why would Wangmu Niangniang do this?"

"Alas, what a pity!"

The Jade Emperor had now transformed into a spectator; this Journey to the West was originally just a formality, but he hadn't expected it to be quite interesting, as Xuanzang's various behaviors were unexpected and completely deviated from the Script.

The key was that Buddhism was also caught up in it, for instance, this Guanyin Bodhisattva.

It wasn't just the Jade Emperor watching; the immortals of the Heavenly Court were all watching together.

This time, the image wasn't blocked; rather, the venue had shifted, entering directly into the Great Void Universe Map of Wangmu Niangniang.

That Great Void Universe Map was a rare Innate Dharma Treasure, forming its own space, a world, endless and boundless.

Even a Saint could only enter the world within it to know what had happened.

If a Great Luo Golden Immortal entered, they would also fall into a short period of bewilderment and forget themselves.

Therefore, all the immortals wanted to know everything that happened inside the Universe Map.

Looking at the expressions of Xuanzang and Guanyin, it was clear some Karma had been generated.

"Your Majesty, the Great Void Universe Map can rewind time. As long as you borrow the Dharma Treasure from Wangmu Niangniang, you will naturally be able to know the truth," said Taibai Jinxing.

"Taibai Jinxing is right," Li Jing echoed.

"I fear Wangmu Niangniang will not agree," said Taishang Laojun.

"Laojun speaks the truth. Although this Monarch is the Jade Emperor, the Nine Dragon Supreme, Wangmu Niangniang has always been decisive and swift; I fear it will be difficult to get this favor," said the Jade Emperor, his face showing a look of regret.

"Your Majesty, then does this tribulation count as passed or not?" asked Li Jing.

"How would this Monarch know? That depends on the will of the Heavenly Dao."

"By the way, have the Eight Immortals and Leizhenzi descended to the mortal world yet?"

As the Jade Emperor spoke, he suddenly asked again.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Eight Immortals and Leizhenzi have already been taken to the Luoxian Terrace by the Four Heavenly Kings. According to the timing, they should be descending to the mortal world soon," said Taibai Jinxing.

"Is that so? Immortals, whenever there is a kalpa, the Tao wanes and the demonic grows. Now, demons have emerged in the Three Realms, wreaking havoc in Renjian. Are there any immortals willing to descend to the mortal world to restore order and slay demons?" said the Jade Emperor.

Hearing this, the immortals lowered their heads one after another.

Who would be bored enough to descend to the mortal world to experience the suffering of birth, aging, sickness, and death? Wouldn't that be inviting misery!

Being an immortal was boring, but it was free; one could go wherever one pleased.

Whether there was business or not, attending an immortal friend's banquet, eating peaches, drinking nectar, and admiring the dancing of the celestial maidens—wasn't that delightful?

"Immortals, this Monarch is very disappointed. Dismissed, dismissed!"

The Jade Emperor waved his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.

At the same time, outside the Southern Heaven Gate, at the Luoxian Terrace.

Leizhenzi was cursing and swearing, while Dianmu beside him kept comforting him: "It's fine, descending to the mortal world is only for a few months, it will pass quickly. Just treat it as taking a short vacation for yourself."

"A vacation? I fear it won't be that easy. Besides, the mortal life is full of suffering; I don't want to experience that, Dianmu," said Leizhenzi.

"Stinking Houzi, if it weren't for him, would I be suffering this?"

"I have contributed to the Heavenly Court and shed blood; I am, after all, a disciple of the Chan Sect. The Jade Emperor said he would demote me, and he demoted me without giving me any face at all!"

Leizhenzi felt depressed. Although he had a background in the Chan Sect, his relationship with his master, Yunzhongzi, was not as close as that between Yang Jian and Yuding of the Chan Sect.

Yang Jian was of half-immortal blood, his mother was the Jade Emperor's sister, and he was the Jade Emperor's nephew.

Yuding Zhenren was one of the Twelve Golden Immortals and naturally focused on cultivating Yang Jian, even teaching him the Eight-Nine Profound Art of the Chan Sect for protection, earning him the title of God of War of the Three Realms.

As for him, he had no great foundation, and his talent was not as good as Yang Jian's.

His master, Yunzhongzi, was not one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, and Yunzhongzi treated him more like someone to perform tasks.

He gave him the Innate Spirit Fruit, the Yellow-Middle Plum, to awaken his wind and thunder divine abilities, then taught him a set of Golden Staff Technique, and that was it.

After the Investiture of the Gods, he entered the Heavenly Court as an official and had even less contact with Yunzhongzi.

Within the Chan Sect, Yunzhongzi's relationship with the Twelve Golden Immortals was not close either; he walked alone.

Therefore, Leizhenzi felt that the Jade Emperor picked on him because he thought he was easy to handle. He was a discarded pawn, feeling abandoned by heaven and earth; it was sad.

"Don't say that. Three feet above your head, there are gods."

"Perhaps His Majesty the Jade Emperor has heard all your words. You wouldn't want to end up like Tianpeng, would you?" Dianmu reminded him.

Hearing this, Leizhenzi hurriedly shut his mouth. Although he was ugly, he was still better than a pig's head.

"Sigh, Dianmu, I'm descending to the mortal world. Please take care of the thunder-striking work for me. Wait for my return," Leizhenzi instructed.

"I will," Dianmu nodded affectionately.

As the words fell, Leizhenzi was about to jump off the Luoxian Terrace without hesitation.

"Brother Leizhenzi, don't jump yet."

Behind him, the tall and burly Four Heavenly Kings, Moli Qing, Moli Hong, and others walked over.

The Eight Immortals followed behind, their faces dejected and their eyes dull.

"? Brother Moli Qing, did the Jade Emperor change his mind?" Leizhenzi asked hurriedly.

"Hahaha, Leizhenzi, once the Jade Emperor opens his golden mouth, how could he change it?"

"There was a small accident; the Eight Immortals are also coming to accompany you to descend to the mortal world."

Moli Hong smirked, gloating.

"What? The Eight Immortals, why are you coming down too?" Leizhenzi appeared shocked, but the corners of his mouth rose involuntarily.

"Sigh, don't mention it. Brother Lv Dongbin just said one extra sentence, and we were sent down," Han Xiangzi sighed.

"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext," Lv Dongbin said with a serious face, appearing very unconvinced.

"Brother Lv, what exactly did you say? What did I miss?" Leizhenzi asked.

"Hey, it's about that matter. That person was almost cuckolded by Xuanzang," Tieguai Li transmitted via voice, not saying it directly.

Leizhenzi understood in a second, his expression shocked.

Now his mood was clear, comfortable.

He was not so depressed anymore.

"Brothers, we will wait for your return," the Four Heavenly Kings said, cupping their hands.

After all, having worked together in the Heavenly Court for many years, there was still a little bit of affection.

Looking at the vortex of the Luoxian Terrace, Leizhenzi couldn't help but say: "This is my first time going down, I can't seem to move my legs, what should I do?"

"Go!" Moli Hong kicked Leizhenzi in the butt.

"Ah!" Leizhenzi let out a miserable scream, and his whole person was swallowed by the Luoxian Terrace and disappeared.

As for the Eight Immortals, they jumped down one by one like dumplings, all in a neat row.

"Let us brothers stay at the Southern Heaven Gate for now, don't go to the High Heaven Palace; if we happen to offend the Jade Emperor, we will be done for too," Moli Qing suggested.

"Well said," Moli Hong nodded.

"Big brother, second brother, your thinking is clear."

Moli Hai and Moli Shou said, giving a thumbs up.

Renjian.

At this moment, Guanyin looked at the Queen Mother and Tianyu Pusa with a gloomy face.

"Queen Mother, why did you plot against me?" Guanyin questioned.

"? Guanyin, what are you talking about? This palace knows nothing! This palace has been drinking tea and discussing Taoism with Tianyu Pusa the whole time." The Queen Mother feigned innocence, refusing to admit to that matter at all.

"Among the three of us, only you, Queen Mother, have the ability to freeze me for a moment. And that mysterious scroll is clearly your magic treasure, the Grand Void Universe Map," Guanyin said.

"Ahem, speaking of which, Guanyin, what exactly happened to you in there? Ten breaths of time is almost a hundred years. Seeing your rosy complexion and more mature aura, could it be..."

A look of an old pro appeared on Tianyu Pusa's charming face.