Journey to the West - Chapter 39 Part 2

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0:16 Details are in the descriptions. Thank you. Journey to the West, an audio drama series. Chapter 39. Part 2. As they came straight to the Hall of Gold Carriage, they saw 400 court officials from both the civil and military divisions. Mighty and solemn they were, each and every one of them looking noble and upright.

0:45 Singh to let the tongue monk as they stood before the White Jay steps, standing straight, they made no move at all. All the officials below the steps were terrified. As they said, these monks are indeed foolish and dim. Why are they not prostrating before our king, nor are they opening their mouths to greet him, not even a single word or gesture. How very reckless and disrespectful. Before they were done talking, the monster king could be heard saying, Where are these monks from? Saint George dauntlessly answered, We are envoys from Great Tongue in the land of the East, located in Jambo Duipa, continent of the South.

1:29 By imperial edict, we are heading to the West around Kingdom of Sindhu. There lies the Great Thunder Clap Temple, where we will worship the living Buddha and seek true scriptures. We arrived here today and dare not pass through without notice. Therefore, we came specifically to process our travel documents. The monster king heard his words and said angrily. What if you are from the land of the East? I do not pay tribute to your court, nor do we have relations with your nation.

2:02 Why refuse courtesy before me and not prostate to show respect? Singer laughed and said. The land of the East has established heavenly dynasties since ancient times. We've long been called the superior nation. You are a border nation of the lower lands, as the ancients say. Empress of the superior nations are fathers and Lords.

2:26 Empress of the Inferior nations are subjects and sons. You never even welcomed me inside. How dare you argue that I am not bowing to you? The monster king became outraged and instructed his civil and military officials. Arrest this wild monk. The moment the word arrest left his mouth, the officials all rushed forward together. Xingja gave a shout before pointing with his finger, calling Don't move.

2:54 Using his pointed finger, he enchanted them to freeze, and the officials also became immobile as a result. Truly captains by the steps resembled doors of wood. Generals in the halls acted like figures of mud. The Master King saw him freeze all the officials, so he quickly jumped off his dragon throne to take Xingja.

3:16 The Monkey King was secretly delighted, thinking wonderful, this suits Elderson perfectly. Even if his head is molded with raw iron, the moment it touches the rod, there will be a hole on it. Just as he was about to move, a Saviour Star unexpectedly came over from the side. Who do you think that is? It turned out to be the Crown Prince of the Black Rooster Kingdom.

3:42 Hurriedly, he clutched the court robe of the monster king before kneeling down to say. Calm your anger, King Father. The monster spirit asked. What do you have to say, my child? The Crown Prince answered. Allow me to report to King Father as follows. 3 years ago, I heard from people that there is indeed a divine monk acting as envoy for Tang Dynasty in the land of the East.

4:07 He is heading to West Heaven to see Buddha and Sikh scriptures. I did not expect him to arrive at our Nation Today. The honoured nature of King Father is full of mightiness and fury. If you send the muck to be beheaded, I fear a great tongue will one day receive the news and become greatly angered. Think about that Li Shimin who claimed the throne for himself. He has already united the country, but his heart is not yet satiated.

4:38 That's why he is starting wars by travelling across seas. Should he learn that our King harmed his royal younger brother, the Divine Monk, he is sure to bring troops and horses to come fight us. Unfortunately, we have very few soldiers and even fewer generals. It might be too late to regret then.

4:58 King Father, please take your child's words into consideration and ask the four monks for their origins first. We can for now, hold them for the misdeed of not paying homage to the throne and convict them for any crime afterwards. Oh. This exchange was a result of the Crown Prince being so cautious that he feared the Tang monk would get hurt. That's why he purposefully kept the monster spirit in place, not knowing that Xinjiang actually wanted him for a beating. The monster king indeed believed his words and stood before the Dragon Throne shouting Monks, when did you depart from the land of the East?

5:38 What was the reason the Tang Emperor sent you away to seek scriptures? Xin Zhou once again boldly answered. My master is the royal younger brother of the Tang Emperor, his title is San Zhang. He then began with the beheading of the Dragon King of Jing River and thoroughly explained why the Tang Emperor sent San Zhang.

5:59 Then he also introduced the three disciples 1 by 1 and explained their names and origins. He concluded by saying The other day at the imperially founded Bauli Monastery, we newly found a monk as laborer to carry the luggage for us. The monster King listened, but found no excuse to search the tongue monk.

6:20 Instead, he came. Up with a trick to interrogate Xinjua? So. He asked with angry eyes, Monk, when you first departed the land of the East, you were alone. Later, you accepted 4 individuals to join you. The three monks can pass through, but this labourer is hard to excuse. This monk must have come from trafficking.

6:41 What is his name? Does he have any certification? Bring him over to testify. Terrified, the Empress says shivering. O Master, how should I even testify? Sun Xingjiao grabbed him and said. Quit being scared, let me testify on your behalf. Splendid Grace Sage. Quickly moving forward, he loudly shouted to the monster.

7:05 Your Majesty, this old labourer is mute and slightly deaf. Because he has travelled to West Heaven in his younger days, he knows the way to the place. I am thoroughly aware of his birth and origin. Please forgive me, Your Majesty, as I testify on his behalf, The Monster king said. Give your honest deposition for him as quickly as possible so you aren't convicted of a crime, Sindoor thereby replied.

7:34 The confessing laborer is now old in age, deaf and mute, His home, a broken cage. Where we are is where his ancestry belongs. But five years ago, someone wrecked his place. The sky had no rain. While the people were hurt and dried, the king and his people fasted, quitting meat and wine with incense and baths they declared to heaven. Yet no cloud can be spotted.

8:01 Across the boundless skies. The people were starving and lives in danger. Suddenly from Zhongnan came a monster of Tianjin, showing off his powers. Much wind and rain he summoned. But after that, the monster secretly hurt this man, pushing him down the Weld of the garden, claiming his throne for no one could tell them apart.

8:24 Luckily I arrived in my merit impacts wide and far without issue. He was raised from death for another start, willing to convert and be a labourer. He will travel with us monks westward. It's the Daoist who is disguised as the king while the labourer is being played by the true Emperor. The monster king listened to his speech in the hall of gold carriage. His heart was pounding as if just hit by a deer as redness grew on his face.

8:56 Quickly withdrawing himself, he was about. To run. Away, but realized he had no weapon in hand. Turning his head around, he saw a general in charge of guarding the hall who had a treasure brass sword on his waist because sing to have froze him. He was standing upright there, dazed and mute. The monster approached and snatched the treasure broadsword before ascending on cloud to leave by air.

9:21 Angered, Shamak was furious like Thunder as Jubaji shouted in a loud voice to complain What an impatient monkey Xinjo was. If only you talked slower, you would have kept him steadily in place. Now that he has flown away on cloud, where are you supposed to search for him? Xinjo laughed and said, But there's no need to clamor, we shall call the Crown Prince over to bow to his father and the queen and concubines to meet their husband.

9:50 He then recited another spell to break the freeze, adding tell the. Officials who are. Waking up now to come back and pay respect to their ruler. That way they will know who the real emperor is. Inform them of all that has taken place before so they understand the matter. Only then should I go look for him. Splendid great sage.

10:12 He then instructed Bazia and Shamanc carefully. Protect the emperor and his family, as well as the officials and our master. As soon as he declared his departure, there was no more trace of him. It turned out that he had jumped into the Azure skies and opened his eyes to watch in all directions to look for the Master king. That creature had indeed escaped alive and was heading toward the northeastern direction.

10:39 Sinjar chased till he was near when he yelled. Monster, where do you think you're going? Elder son is coming for you. The monster king quickly turned around and wielded the treasured crossword, shouting Son Sinjar, how very unreasonable you are. I am usurping someone else's throne. What does that have to do with you? Why are you here to seek any justice and leak my secret? Sinjar chuckled and said.

11:07 You are one reckless monster who gave you the permission to be Emperor. If you knew who Alderson is, you should have run for cover far, far away. Why were you still making things difficult for my master? Asking for some deposition? Didn't we give the deposition just now? Don't you run. A real man shall take a hit from Alderson's rod.

11:28 The monster dodged to the side before returning the attack with the treasure broadsword. The two began a hands on fight, and what a splendid battle it was. Truly. The Monkey King was fierce, just as the Monster King was strong. Dare to parry as the Brass War went against the rod. The Cloud and Mist on a single day was enough to dim all three realms, only to stand in Royal Court and be declared king and Lord.

11:58 The two fought for several rounds, but the monster could not keep up with the Monkey King. He therefore hastily made his way back into the city through the way he left. Running to the YJ steps and mixing himself into the crowd of civil and military officials. He shook his body and transformed into the spitting image of Tang San Zhang. The two held hands as they stood before the steps. The Great Sage caught up and held his rod up to strike when the monster shouted.

12:28 Don't hit me, disciple, it's me. As he quickly welded his rod toward the other person, the tongue monk would say the same thing. Don't hit me, disciple, it's me. The two tongue monks looked exactly the same, and it was hard to tell them apart. If the rod kills the tongue monk the monster turned into that would be my merit.

12:51 But if I used my rod to kill my real master, what am I to do? He could only put a pause to his actions and called Bazi and Shamak over to ask. Do you know which one is the master and which one is our master? Point the mouse so I can hit him. Bazi answered. You were fighting and shouting in mid air when in the blink of an eye we saw 2 masters.

13:15 Here we have no idea who is real and who is fake. Sinja heard that and made a gesture as he recited a spell. He summoned the divine guardians, 6 gods of the Ordinodin, 6 gods of the Ordinodzia, guardians of the Five Quarters, 4 Chroniclers of Time, 18 divine protectors of the monastery, and the local Tulare of soil and mountain gods telling them all. Elderson came here to subdue a master. The master has transformed into my master. They give off the same aura, so it is hard for me to tell them apart.

13:48 You are secretly in the know, please inform master to go up the hall first so I can capture the monster. It turned out that the monster was an expert in manipulating clouds and mist and could hear Xinjo speak, so he quickly let go of San Zhang and jumped up the treasure hall of Gold Carriage. Xinjo then raised his rod to strike down on the tongue monk. Poor him, if it weren't for the gods on guard, that one strike would have turned 20 tongue monks into mince meat. It was thanks to all the gods holding up against the iron rod as they said.

14:26 Grace Sage, the monster can ascend on clouds. So he made his way on the hall first. Xinjo chased him up the hall when he again jumped down and seized San Zhang. The two mixed themselves into the crowd and were still unable to be told apart. Xinjo was getting irritated when he noticed Bazi A coldly smirking on the side, unraged. He said, What is it, you stuffed creature? There are two masters now for you to greet and respond to. There's plenty for you to serve.

14:58 How are you this giddy with delight? Bazzier laughed and said, Oh, Big Brother, you say I'm foolish, but you are more foolish than I am. If we can't tell them apart, why bother wasting your energy? Just endure some pain in the head and tell Master to recite the spell Shaman and I while each hold one in place to listen. The one who cannot recite the spell must be the monster. What is so hard about that?

15:26 Cinto said. Brother, I owe it to you. You are right. That spell is only known by three people. Roulai, the Buddha came up with it from the tip of his heart, and he passed it on to Guanxin Bodizatua before Bodizatua taught it to my master. No one else is aware of the spell. Fine Master, recite on the real tongue.

15:47 Monk indeed began reciting. The Master King had no idea what that was, so he only mumbled some nonsense. Baja said the mumbling 1 is the monster. He let go and raised his rake to strike down when the Master King hopped up and ran away on cloud. Splendid Baja. He gave a shout before leaping on cloud to chase in a hurry.

16:11 Shamak left Tongue Monk behind and also joined the fight with his treasure staff. Only then did the Tongue Monk stop reciting the spell. Grace had soon endured the aching in his head as he held his iron rod and chased into the air. Alas, this battle had three ferocious monks surrounding 1 unruly monster.

16:32 The Monster King was held from left and right by Bazi and Shamak with their rake and treasure staff respectively. Singer laughed and said if I go up and hit him face to face, I fear he would become too afraid and escape again. Wait till Alderson jumps higher and pounce down like he's a piece of garlic. Let's put an end to him once and for all. The Gray Sage ascended on auspicious light and found his starting point high up in the skies. Right when he was about to make the lethal attack. From the northeastern direction came a colorful cloud as someone shouted in a loud voice.

17:13 Songko, do not make that move. Singja turned around to look and found it was Manjusri Balizatwa. Quickly withdrawing his rod, he went up to pay his respect, asking Buttizatwa. Where are you headed? Manjusri answered. I'm here to retrieve this monster for you. Sinjar thanked them and said thank you for taking the trouble. Bodizatua then pulled the spirit reflecting mirror from their sleeves and showed the Master's original body. Only then the Sinjar called Bazi and Shamak over together to meet Bodizatua.

17:50 Looking into the mirror, the Master King certainly looked hideous. Eyes like glass lamps, head resembling a clay pot. His body was dyed the summer indigo, with claws on 4 limbs the color of autumn frost, A pair of ears drooping, a tail like a long broomstick. His green hair emitted sharp aura, his red eyes glowed lights of gold, teeth lined up like Jay tablets round whiskers hard like Spears. Seeing the true form in a mirror, it turned out to be Manjustri's mighty lion.

18:28 Sindo said. Bodizatua, this is an indigo haired lion you ride on. How did he run away and turn into a master spirit here without you coming to subdue him this whole time? Bodizatua answered Wukong. He did not run away but was sent here by Buddha's edict. Sindo said this animal became a monster spirit and usurped the royal throne by Buddha's edict. All the while Eldersoon is suffering here for protecting the tongue.

18:57 Monk. I certainly deserve a few edicts too, but is that what explained? You have no idea. This king of Black Rooster Kingdom was a kind man who would give food to monks. Buddha therefore sent me here to bring him to the West so he could attain the golden body of an Alihut. Only because I could not see him in my original form, that I transformed into a mortal monk and came to ask him for offerings.

19:26 He was upset by some things I said and did not recognize me for a good man. He then tied me up with a rope and sent me to the imperial river, where I was soaked for three full days. It was thanks to the six gods of the Ordinozia who rescued me and brought me westward. This was reported to Roulai who ordered the monster to come here and push him down the well where he would be soaked for three years as vengeance for my 3 days of water calamity.

19:58 There is no sip of water or a Peck of feet. That is not for ordained. Now that I have come, the merit is complete. Xinja said You may have fulfilled your personal grievance of some sip or Peck. But the master has hurt who knows how many people. Buddy Satois said. He did not hurt anyone since his arrival. For three years, there has been harmonious wind and rain as the nation and people prospered in peace. What harm is there?

20:29 Sindo said. That may be true, but the concubines of the three palaces slept and woke up with him. He tainted their bodies and broke who knows how many codes of human ethics. How is that not causing harm to people? Bodhisattva said he cannot taint anyone, he's a castrated lion. Bazia heard that and walked up to feel with his hands. He laughed and said this monster is truly a case of the Red Nose resulted from disease and not wine. Totally undeserving of his bad name. Sinjo said if that's the case, take him away then. Had Bodhisattva not come in person, there is no way I would spare his life.

21:12 Bodizatwa then recited a spell and shouted. Animal convert to truth. Now what are you waiting for? Only then did the Master King show his original body. Bodizatwa then placed a Lotus cover to keep the monster in place before sitting on his back. Leaving on auspicious light, he bid farewell to Xinju, Alas, heading straight up Wu Thai Mountain where they belong, sitting beneath the Lotus dais to listen to scriptures, there is no knowing how the tongue monk and his disciples will leave the city. 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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