Journey to the West - Chapter 17 Part 2

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0:21 Thank you Journey to the West, an audio drama. Series Chapter 17, Part 2 We spoke of Wukong who was on his way back to the Guan Yin Monastery. Landing his cloud. He shouted. Master Sanzan was just eagerly waiting for his return. When he saw Xinjiang appear before him, he was delighted. But when he saw that he had no Geshire in his hands, he became fearful again and asked How come you still don't have the Geshire? Singh to have pulled out a note from his sleeves and handed it to San Zhang explaining Master.

1:03 Turns out that monster was friends with the dead old bastard. He had a little imp delivered this note to invite the old monk to attend the feast of the Buddhist robe. It was Eldersun who beat the little imp to death. Before transforming into the old monk. I went into his cave and tricked a cup of tea from him. I then asked him to show me the Kashaya but he wouldn't take it out.

1:24 Just when we were sitting down on some patrol out there suddenly leaked the truth and he started fighting me. We foretold this time of the day without declaring a winner. He saw it was getting late, so he slipped back into The Cave and shut the stone, gaze tight. Eldersun had no choice but come back for now. Sanzhang asked.

1:44 How are your skills compared to his? Singto answered. I can't overpower him much. We are very much even. San Zhang finished reading the note before handing it to the Abbot, asking, Could it be that your master is also an evil spirit? Panicked, the Abbot prostrated himself and said. Dear Lord, my master is indeed human.

2:05 It's only that the great black king managed to obtain human form, so he often came into the temple to discuss scriptures with my master. He taught my master some tricks about conserving his energy and feeding on air. That's why they address each other as friends, Sinjar said. These monks are no spirits. They all face the sky with their round heads and stomp the ground with their rectangular feet.

2:29 They may be larger and taller than eldersson that they are not spirits, Look at what the invitation was saying. Your young pupil bear this thing must be a black bear that turned into a spirit. San Zan asked. A bear is a type of beast. How could it turn into a spirit? Sinjar chuckled. Eldersun is also a beast, and I manage to become the Heavenly Calling Great Sage, how am I any different from him? I guess any creature in this world who has nine orifices could potentially cultivate to become an immortal. San Zhang then asked.

3:05 You just said his power is even with yours, how can you beat him and get my Gashire back then? Sinjar said. Don't worry, don't worry, I know what to do. Just as they were discussing, the monks served them a vegetarian dinner, which they later ate. San Zhang asked for a lamb and again went to rest in the front hall. The other monks meanwhile lie down to sleep against walls and inside temporary tents.

3:32 Only the back room was left for the chamber has to rest. It was a quiet and clear evening. Resting in the hall that night, San Zang could not keep his mind off the Shire, and naturally did not sleep soundly. Suddenly, he turned to see white light shining through the window, so he hurriedly got up and said.

3:51 Wu Kong, it's light out, go find the Kashaya now. Sinjo rolled over and jumped up to find the many Muks already standing in attendance. With warm water in hand, Sinjo said. You people take good care of my master. Now the sun is leaving. Sun Sun got out of bed and grabbed him, asking. Where are you heading? Sinjo answered.

4:12 I think this whole thing is really Guanyin Bodizatua's fault. She has this monastery here, so she is the one receiving all the offerings, yet she allows this monster to be her next door neighbor. I will go look for her in the South Sea and have a word with her. I'll have her come here in person to ask the monster for the Keshia back.

4:34 Sanzang asked. If you do go, when will you come back? Sinter answered at the earliest before breakfast is over, and at the latest I should have the matter wrapped up by noon. You monks keep serving with Care now. The sun shall be on his way now. By the time he finished talking, he was already gone.

4:55 In moments he arrived at the South Sea. He stopped the cloud for a better look, and what a view it was. The endless ocean merged with heaven and suspicious glow shrouded the universe within. Snowy waves sent thunderous roars up through the Azure skies, and in the middle of the sea was a mountain emitting every colour of the rainbow. Tis the true great realm of Guangyin, Mount Potaluck of the South Sea before your eyes.

5:23 A marvelous place indeed. High peaks shot up into the clouds, and on the mountains grew an endless variety of rare plants. Her palace was covered with glaze, and the road to The Cave of Tidal Beat was paved with turtle shells. Paris chattered under the green shadows of Willow as Peacocks sung from inside the purple bamboo Grove. On rocks with WAVY patterns stood majestic guardians. Before the Agate beaches was the one and only Mighty Mucha Zinto had no time to take in all the extraordinary scenery before landing his cloud straight in the bamboo Groves. The many guardians were already there to greet him, saying Bodizatua told us earlier that the great sage has chosen the road of goodness and spoke very

6:11 highly of you. Now that you are charged with escorting the Tongue Monk, where did you get the time to come here? Sinter answered. It is because I have to protect the Tongue monk that I came across this matter on the journey. I came specifically to see Bodizatua. If you don't mind, please let her know of my arrival.

6:30 The guardians therefore delivered the message to The Cave entrance. Borizatua then summoned him inside. Singhja followed the order and walked forward. Before arriving under the treasure Lotus Deus and prostrating himself. Borizatua asked. What brought you here? Singhja answered. My master passed by your monastery on his way. You accept offerings from the mortal world but allowed a black bear spirit to live as your neighbor? He stole my master's Keshia.

7:01 I went to demand it back several times to no avail, so I came today to ask you for it instead. Boris Ottawa replied. How very insolent the way you monkey talk. If it was a bear spirit who stole your Keshia, why are you here asking me for it? It was all because you sinful monkey dare show off your treasure and expose it to the eyes of the vile, and you follow that with wicked acts of summoning wind and intensifying fire.

7:30 You burned down a monastery which serves as one of my weigh stations in the mortal world, and somehow you have the nerve to act up in my place. Singja heard Bolizatua's words and realized that she knew everything that happened in the past and future. So he hastily bowed and said. Bolizatua, please forgive the sins of your disciple.

7:52 You are exactly right, I just hate the fact that the monster would give me the Kashia back and Master would recite that spell again. I simply can't stand the headache that's. Why I came? To bother you Buddies Otwa. May you have a heart of mercy Buddies Otwa and help me capture that monster so we can retrieve the Kashia and head westward. Buddies Otwa answered.

8:13 That monster has many tricks up his sleeves and is certainly no weaker than you in any way. Fine, for the sake of the tongue monk, I will make the trip with you. Sinter heard her words and bowed again as thanks. He then accompanied her out of the gate before riding on auspicious clouds together. Soon they arrived at Black Wind Mountain. Having landed the cloud, they followed the paths to search for The Cave.

8:42 Just as they were walking, right under a slope appeared a Daoist. He was holding a glass plate in his hand and in the plate were two magic pellets. The man was just walking forward when Sinjo ran straight into him, welded his rod and struck right down on his head. With that strike, the man's brains burst out and blood shut out from his inside.

9:06 Astonished, Bodhisattva said. You are still 1 unruly monkey. Indeed. He didn't steal your Kashia. You never even met and have no grievance against each other. Why did you kill him? Sinjo explained. You don't know this person, Borisatua. He's a friend of the black bear spirit. Yesterday he was sitting on that grassy Meadow along with a scholar in white. They talked about how that black monster's birthday would be the day after tomorrow and they were invited to celebrate in this Feast of the Buddhist Robe.

9:36 He was supposed to congratulate the monster for his birthday before attending the feast of the Buddhist Robe tomorrow. That's why I recognize them. He must be on his way to send his birthday greetings today, Buddisatua said. If that's the case, so be it. Only then did Xin Zhuo go and pick the Taoist up. He turned out to be a grey wolf.

9:59 The plate next to him had characters engraved on the bottom which read Ling Xu Zhu Zhu Lin Xu Zhu would. Be the Taoist. Religious title literally meaning Master transcending void. Zhu means to make so the engraving meant made by Master transcending Void. Sinjar saw it and laughed. What luck, What luck it gives elders inconvenience and saves Bodizatwa's energy. This monster confessed without a beating and that monster shall meet his end today.

10:33 Bodizatwa asked. What do you mean Wukong? Sinjar explained. Bodizatwa, Wukong here has got an idea called tricking him at his own trick. I wonder if Bodizatwa is willing to play along. Bodizatwa said. Tell me. Sincho then said. But is that what? Look, there are two magic pellets on this plate. They will serve as our present for that monster when we meet.

10:58 The back of the plate has four characters engraved on it. Reading Ling Xu Zhu Zhu, this will be our subpoena for that monster. If you do this my way. But is that what I can plan things out for you? Then no weapon will be needed and no war will take place. The monster will suffer, and the Buddhist robe will reappear right before our eyes. If you don't do this my way, buddy Satoi, then you can head West, and I can head east.

11:21 Consider the Buddhist robe a gift already given away, and Tong San Tzan will end up with nothing in those hands of his. Buddy Satoa smiled and said. This monkey has a smooth tongue. Sinjar said. I don't deserve the compliment, it's just a simple plan of mine. Buddy Satoa asked. What is your plan? Sinjar answered.

11:44 Given the engraving on the plate reading Ling Shizhi, I believe the Taoist is called Ling Shizhi. Badi Sattwa, should you follow my plan, you can transform into the Taoist. I, on the other hand, will eat one of the pellets before transforming into a slightly bigger one. You will hold us. Play with two magic pellets on it, Badi Sattwa and head to the master's place to celebrate his birthday.

12:09 Let the monster have the bigger pellet. Once the monster swallows it in one gulp, Eldersun will work his way from the inside. If he refuses to present the Buddhist robe, I will weave a new one straight from his intestines. Bodizatwa didn't have another idea, so she could only nod. Sing to smiled and asked, What do you think? And there was Bodizatwa, wielding her great mercy. Boundless power and infinite forms moved her will from her heart, then her body with her will. In the blur of an instant, she transformed into the immortal who called himself Lin Shizu, seemed to have saw her change and exclaimed.

12:52 Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Is this a bodizatua who is a spirit, or a spirit who is a bodizatua? Bodizatua chuckled. Wukong, be it Bodizatua or Spirit, it all comes down to a single thought. If you trace their origins, all came from none. Xin Zha was instantly enlightened and with a turn, he transformed into a magic pellet. The pellet he became did end up looking slightly bigger, but is that one noted which was which before taking the glass plate and coming straight to the gate of the master's cave. She had a good look at it, and it was indeed an unworldly place, most suitable for cultivation. Mountain streams played music with their currents, soothing to the ear.

13:42 Deer and crane sung songs on peaks and inside the woods, moving a listener's heart. What is that? What took everything in? Anne secretly pleased thought to herself. The sinful creature who took over this cave seems to know a thing or two about the whey after all, and that was why she was already feeling merciful in her heart. When they reached The Cave entrance, some of the Imps guarding the gates recognized the guest and said, Great Immortal Ling Xu is here.

14:14 Some went in to make a report, while others led the guest inside. Soon, the master came out of the gates and said, Ling Xu, thank you for taking the trouble to bless us with your godly presence. This humble home is lit up by your arrival. Bodhisattva said this humble Daoist respectfully presents one magical pallet to wish you a long life.

14:38 The two formally greeted each other before sitting down. The monster brought up what took place the day before, but instead of engaging in the conversation. But is that what? Harrow Lee put forward the pellet plate and said. Great King, please accept the humble regard of this little Daoist. She had her eyes on the bigger pellet and pushed it towards the monster. May you have a long life.

15:02 The monster also pushed the other pellet over and handed it to Bodizatwa, saying, I would like to take it together with Yu Ling Xiz. After the gesture, the monster was about to swallow the pellet when it rolled down his throat on its own. Once inside, Wukong returned to his original form and landed with his limbs stretched out, causing the monster to drop on the ground.

15:26 Bodizatwa then showed her true form and asked the monster for the Buddhist robe. By that time, Sinjar already came back out from the nostril. Bodizatwa feared the monster would become unruly, so she tossed a band onto his head. The monster got up, grabbed his spear and charged forward, but Sinjar and Bodizatwa were already in the air.

15:48 Bodizatwa began reciting the true spell which gave the monster a headache as he dropped the spear and rolled on the ground in mid air. The handsome monkey king laughed till he dropped on flat ground. The black bear monster rolled around in torment. The monster began to blabber. I'm willing to convert. Please spare my life.

16:10 Fearing that all the effort would be wasted, Sinto attempted to hit the monster at once, but Bodhisattva hurriedly stopped him and said. Don't harm his life, I have a place where he can be useful. Sinto asked. With a master like this, where could you possibly make him useful if not kill him? Marisatoya answered.

16:31 The backside of that Mount Potoluck of mine hasn't got a guard in place. I will take him back to serve as a divine mountain guardian. Sinter laughed and said. You sure are the saviour of suffering a mercy unwilling to harm even a single life. If Eldersson were capable of such spells, I would recite them 1000 freaking times.

16:52 However many black bears there may be, I would send them all to death. The monster, on the other hand, had been awake for some time, but the pain was becoming truly unbearable, so he could only prostrate on the ground. And Beck, please spare my life. I am willing to convert to the true fruit. Only then did Borisatua descend with her auspicious glow. She thereby laid her hand on his head and passed on the commandments.

17:21 Afterwards, she told him to bring his long spear and serve next to her. And that was the day when the black bear's ambitious heart finally settled down and his infinite unrolliness came to a close. Bodizatwa then instructed Wukong. It's time for you to head back. Do serve the tongue monk well. Don't become lazy or start trouble.

17:45 Sinjar said, I'm deeply grateful for you coming such a long way. Your disciples should accompany you on your return trip. But is that what I said? There is no need. And so Sinja held the kashia and kowtow to bid farewell. But is that what hence brought the bear straight back to the seas? We do not know what happens next. Please wait until the next chapter. Journey to the West, an audio drama series, is an independent production by The 5th Monkey.

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