Journey to the West - Chapter 26 Part 2

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0:16 Details are in the descriptions. Thank you. Journey to the West, an audio drama series. Chapter 26 Part 2 We set aside Bhaji as jokes and fooling around, and instead go to Xing Zhu, who left Peng Lai on his suspicious cloud before arriving at the immortal mountain named Fang Zhang. What a fine destination this mountain was majestic, a paradise in its own right.

0:49 Here is where gods gather with light and fragrance. The immortal enjoys a long life surrounded by divine herbs. Xingjua descended on his cloud, but he was in no mood for sightseeing. As he walked, he smelled an aromatic breeze, accompanied by the cries of cranes. A deity appeared in what looked like beams of colorful light alongside birds of legend. Long living and forever young, he was equipped with instruments of his religion capable of wiping away misfortune. He had the power to educate the masses. A guest of many a divinity.

1:26 His sacred title is Donghua Dijun, Imperial Lord of East Glory Sin. Xinjo greeted him upfront and called Imperial Lord. You have my salute. The Imperial Lord hurriedly returned the gesture and said. I apologize for the lack of courtesy. Grace Sage, please have some tea in my humble residence. And so he brought Xinjo inside, holding his hand.

1:52 It surely was an immortal palace of shell arches and endless structures of jade. Just when they sat down for tea, behind the jade dividing screen appeared a small boy dressed in Daoist attire that was none other than the young immortal by the name of Dongfang Shu. Dongfang is his family name, while his first name is Shu, a charismatic court comedian from Han Dynasty. Dongfang Shu was rumoured to have stolen divine features in his youth.

2:22 Sinter saw him and chuckled before saying so. You little thief lives here, but the Imperial Lord has no Peaches around for you to steal. Don't. Fongshot paid his respect to the one above before replying. Old thief, what are you doing here? My master has no magic pellets for you to steal as a treat.

2:42 The imperial Lord called out. Mansien, stop blabbering, go serve tea. Mansien in fact was Dongfang Shu's courtesy name now also serving as his religious name. He then quickly went inside to grab 2 cups of tea. Once they drank it, Sinjar said Eldersson came here with a favour to ask. I wonder if that's permitted?

3:04 The Imperial Lord asked what is the matter? I am willing to hear about it. And so Sinjar told him about everything and asked. I came to a respected place specially to ask for a cure. I hope you can be generous with me. The imperial Lord said. You monkey causing trouble everywhere with no regard for anything that genuine from Wujong Temple has the sacred title of Lord equivalent to the universe and it's the patriarch of all earthly immortals. Why it offend him of all people that Lincean fruit tree of his is the grass pellet of reversion. Eating it without permission is enough of a crime. How will he ever let you get away with knocking the tree over?

3:48 Cinta said. That's exactly right. We ran away, but he cut up to us before swooping us up in his sleeves like handkerchiefs. That's why we've been engaging in petty fights. I had no choice but agree to finding a cure. That's why I'm knocking at your doors, the Imperial Lord said. I do possess 1 original reversion pellet of nine turns which could cure all living creatures of this world, but it cannot heal a tree.

4:17 Trees are spirits of water and soil. They are nurtured by heaven and earth. If it's a fruit tree of the mortal world, there are certainly ways to revive it. The Infinite Longevity Mountain is a blessed land predating heaven, and the Drong Temple, a hidden paradise incontinent of the West. The Renshan Fruit is a magical route from the time when heaven and earth broke apart. How could there possibly be a cure? I haven't won none.

4:46 Sinjar said. If so, Elderson shall bid farewell. The imperial law still wanted him to stay behind for a cup of divine liquor, but Sinjar said saving the tree is an emergency. I dare not linger anymore. So he rode on his cloud to the islands of Ying Zhou. This too was a fine destination. Pearlescent trees circle the scenic paradise, home to birds of rainbow feathers.

5:13 A mortal person can never understand this immortal realm where it spring beyond this world lasts in eternity. The Great Sage arrived at Ying Zhou and found that under the pearlescent trees on a cinnabar Cliff were several individuals of white hair but youthful faces. They were there playing board games over liquor as they sang and laughed in this blessed realm of magical birds and beasts. Their names were documented in books of the divine, but they were unbound by the restrictions of time. The old men were just enjoying some carefree bliss when Sinjar shouted in a loud voice.

5:49 How about letting me join the fun? The immortals heard that and hurriedly came out to greet him. They were known as Ying Zhou. Zhou Lao, the 9 elders of Ying Zhou. Sinjar laughed and said, How very free you old brothers are. The 9 elders said, had the great sage preserved a sense of righteousness and not cost havoc in heaven, you will be freer than we are.

6:15 But all is good and well. Now we heard you have turned to the truth by seeking Buddha westward. How did you find the time to come here? Seemed to have then told them everything about having to cure the tree. The 9 elders were all so astonished when they said what huge trouble you caused. What huge trouble? We truly have no cure.

6:38 Sinjo said. If that's the case, I shall bid farewell. The 9 elders asked him to stay behind for liquor and some Lotus root, but Sinjo refused to sit down. He instead had a cup of wine and one piece of Lotus root standing up before leaving Ying Zhou in a hurry. Turning straight toward the East Seas, he soon saw Mount Pololuk within a short distance, descending from his cloud. He came all the way to the Pololuk rocks and saw Guanin Bodizatua giving a lecture on scriptures to the Divine Guardians Mucha and the dragon girl in the Purple Bamboo Grove. It was indeed an extraordinary occasion, with words capable of freeing mortals from their worldly cages. What is?

7:23 Artois had long noticed Sinjo's arrival, so she ordered the Divine Mountain Guardian to welcome him. The great Guardian went out of the forest in court Zo Gong, where do you think you're going? Sinjo looked up and shouted. You bear, is it even appropriate for you to address me by my name? If Elderson did not let you off at the time, you would long become a dead corpse on Black Wind Mountain. Now you are following Bodizatwa and have obtained the righteous fruit.

7:54 You can reside on this immortal mountain and often receive religious teachings. Shouldn't you be addressing me as Lord instead? The black bear really did find the true fruit and was now guarding Portolac at Bodizatwa's place. He now enjoyed the title of Divine Guardian, and this was all thanks to Sinjo So.

8:14 He could only put up a. Smile and said Grace Sage, as the ancients say the virtuous do not do our no grievances. Why mention those at all? Bodizatwa has sent me here to greet you. And so Sindoor became solemnly respectful as he entered the purple bamboo Grove with the Divine Guardian to see Bodizatwa.

8:35 Bodizatwa asks Wukong, where is the tongue monk now? Sindoor answered. We've arrived at Infinite Longevity Mountain on continent of the West. What is Ottawa said There is a Wujong Temple on Infinite Longevity Mountain. Have you met Great Immortal Genuine? Xinjia kowtowed and said It's precisely in Wujong Temple where your disciple failed to recognize Great Immortal Genuine and damaged his ransom fruit tree. I offended him, and so he kept my master held up. We cannot move forward now.

9:11 What is Ottawa was well aware of this situation, so she complained You unruly monkey have no concept of right and wrong. That Ren Shen fruit tree is a magical root dating back to the birth of the universe. Gen. Yuens is the patriarch of all earthly immortals, Even I have to show him a certain degree of deference. How dare you herd his tree?

9:37 Sinha curtailed again and said, Your disciple truly had no idea. He explained the sequence of events before pleading. I was just searching for a cure across the seas and travelled on all three islands, but none of the gods were capable of a cure with faith and devotion. Your disciple therefore especially came to inform you. Bodhisattva, I humbly wish that your mercy can be granted in my direction so that Hung Mark can soon be saved and head westward. Bodhisattva asked.

10:08 Why did you not come to me earlier and instead when searching on the islands? Since I heard this and became secretly delighted, I'm in luck, in luck indeed. What is Artois must have a cure. So he went up to plead again. What is Artois said The sweet dew at the bottom of my Immaculate vase works well in healing immortal trees and magical sprouts. Simto asked.

10:34 Has it been tested yet? What is Artois answered It has. Simto asked in what way? What is Artois explained The supreme and venerable elder once made a bet with me. He would take away my Willow twig and put it in his pallet furnace, where it was burnt and charred before being returned to me. I placed it inside my vase and after one whole day and night went by.

11:00 He regained fresh. Branches and green leaves, just like before, Simcha laughed and said. I am truly in luck. Truly in luck, if even the chart can be healed, how hard would it be to revive something that was knocked over? What is? Otwald then instructed everyone. Guard the forest, I will be right back. She then held the Immaculate vase with the white parrot chirping in front of her and Great Sage soon following right behind.

11:31 We speak now of the great Immortal who was casually chatting with the three elders in his temple, when suddenly Great Sage soon came down from the clouds calling. Buddy Zatwa is here, hurry up and welcome her. Panicking, the stars, stringences along with Sun Zhang and his disciples all came out of the treasure hall.

11:50 Once Buddy Zatwa withdrew her auspicious cloud, she first talked to Genuines before exchanging greetings with the three stars. When the formalities were complete, Sinja led the tongue monk, Bazir and Shah monk in prostrating to her. Before the steps, The immortals of the temple also came to pay their respect.

12:10 Sinjar said you need to hesitate, Gray Immortal, quickly prepare your incense table and ask Bodizatwa to heal your fruit tree and whatever. The Gray immortal bowed to thank Bodizatwa, saying it is such a small matter that does not deserve the labour of Bodizatwa's descent. Borisatwa said Tongue Monk is my disciple.

12:32 And soon Wukong offended the gentleman. It is only reasonable to restore the precious tree. The three elders said. If so, then there's no need for further pleasantries. Please, Borisatwa, come to the garden and have a look. The Graham mortal thereby had an incense table set up and the backyard swept.

12:52 Borisatwa was asked to go first with the three elders behind her. San Zhang and his disciples, along with the mortals of the temple, all came to the garden for a look. The tree was lying on the ground, its roots exposed from cracked earth, leaves fallen and branches bare. But Isatwa said. Wukong, give me your hand. Xinja then opened his left palm, but Isatwa did some sweet do from her vase with the Willow twig before drawing on Xinja's palm, a symbol for reviving the dead. She then instructed him to place the symbol below the roots and watch for water coming out as a sign. Sinja then held out his first and placed the symbol under the tree's roots.

13:38 Within moments, a clear spring was swelling up. Bodizatua said that water must not come in contact with tools of the five faces and must be scooped up with a jade ladle. Then prop the tree up and pour the water from top down. Naturally, the roots and barks will grow back together. Leaves and sprouts come out, ranches turn green and fruit appear. Sinjar then said Young Daoists quickly bring here a jade ladle, Jingensen said This humble Daoist Desolate Mountain has no jade ladle, but only jade cups for tea and wine. Can those be used?

14:20 Bodhisattva said as long as they are jade instruments that can hold water, then it's fine. Do bring them over the Gray immortal. Then order the youths to bring over 20 to 30 tea cups and 40 to 50 wine cups to scoop the clear spring from under the roots. Xinju Mazier and Shaamanc carry the tree on their shoulders to prop it up right before piling on soil. One after another, they passed the sweet spring to Boisatua in jade containers, But is that while lightly sprinkled the water with a Willow twig while reciting scriptures in her mouth.

14:56 Soon enough, all the water was sprinkled, and indeed, the tree returned to its leafy, lush green form as before with 23 Renshan fruit on it. The two youths, Qin Feng and Ming Yu said, When the fruit went missing the other day, we counted many times and only found 22. Now that it's back to life, why is there one more?

15:20 Xinja said only time can show 1's true heart. The other day, Alderson only stole three fruit. That one fell onto the ground. And according to the Tulare of soil, this treasure assimilates when it touches earth. As he kept babbling about me taking Commission, that's how the secret escaped and we got tangled and dismissed until now.

15:43 Now everything is cleared up. What is Atwa said? The reason I did not use instruments of the Five Faces just now was because I knew this tree is antagonistic toward the Five Faces. The Gray Immortal was immensely overjoyed and quickly ordered the Golden Mallet be brought over to knock down 10 Fruit. He then invited Bodhisattwa and the three elders back to the treasure hall, first to thank them for their labor and also to host a Ren Shun Fruit banquet.

16:14 The many young immortals thereby arranged tables and chairs and put out scarlet trays. Borizatua was invited to sit on the top seat at the center. The three elders sat on the left side and Sang Zhang on the right side. Zhenyangzi accompanied them in the front seat. They each ate one fruit. When Buddiesatua and the three elders each ate one fruit, the Tang monk began to understand that it was a treasure of the mortals, so he also ate one.

16:43 Wukong and his two brothers each A1 Zhenyans also a one to keep his guest company. The immortals in the temple divided the last fruit between themselves. Xinja then thanked Bodhisattwa before sending her back to the Potalac Rocks and the three stars straight back to Penglai Island. Xinjians then arranged vegetables and wine to become swarm brothers with Xinjia.

17:07 This was indeed a case of no friendship can be made without a fight. When the two families became one, happily the four of them, master and disciples, went to rest in the evening. The elder truly was blessed to enjoy the grass pellet of reversion. Given a long life to suffer through monstrous tribulations, how will they part the following day?

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