Chapter 32

Looking at the serene-faced Guanyin Bodhisattva before him, Yang Zhen knew that he was facing the most powerful opponent of his life.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, originally known as Ci Hang Dao Ren, was a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun of the Jade Void Palace and one of the twelve golden immortals of the Chen Jiao. However, after the battle of the gods, Ci Hang Dao Ren was recognized by Zhunti Dao Ren of the West and was taken into the Western Teachings, which is now known as Buddhism. Since practicing the secret methods of Buddhism, Ci Hang Dao Ren's Daoist powers have greatly increased. Although he is still only a Bodhisattva, his status within Buddhism is higher than that of an ordinary 'Buddha'.

Facing Guanyin Bodhisattva, Yang Zhen did not dare to hold back at all. He directly spewed a mouthful of the Three-Flavored True Fire. If the Three-Flavored True Fire could trap Guanyin Bodhisattva, Yang Zhen would have a chance to escape. Therefore, this attack was truly his all-out effort, with the surging power in his body causing his meridians to swell slightly.

In the sky, the fire broke through the heavens, red light illuminating the clouds. The Three-Flavored True Fire transformed into a fire dragon hundreds of feet long, surrounding Guanyin Bodhisattva. As the fire dragon moved, a terrifying force erupted, causing the trees below to be uprooted.

Sparks continuously burst from within the fire dragon, and fires raged across the ground. The intense heat made the entire space suddenly rise in temperature. Yang Zhen believed that under such a powerful attack of the Three-Flavored True Fire, if there were no countermeasures, even a high-level Golden Immortal would be severely injured if they managed to escape.

"Ha ha! Bodhisattva, I'm sorry, it looks like you can't catch me. Goodbye~" Yang Zhen looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva with a smug smile and laughed loudly.

Facing Yang Zhen's attack, Guanyin Bodhisattva was not at all flustered. He picked up the willow branch from the Jade Clean Bottle and casually waved it. Immediately, rain began to fall from the sky. This rain was not ordinary rain but the Three Light Divine Water, which is on the same level as the Three-Flavored True Fire. However, water overcomes fire according to the Five Elements, and with Guanyin Bodhisattva's cultivation far surpassing Yang Zhen's, it took only a moment for the Three-Flavored True Fire dragon to be extinguished by the rain.

Meow?

Smiling faintly, Guanyin Bodhisattva waved the willow branch again.

A willow leaf flew off the branch, floating slowly towards Yang Zhen. As it flew, the leaf grew larger and larger, eventually becoming large enough to completely envelop Yang Zhen.

Retreating rapidly, Yang Zhen held his long sword and swung it at the willow leaf several times, each strike using all his strength. However, the willow leaf seemed indestructible, and no matter how Yang Zhen attacked, he could not break through the leaf's encirclement.

"Phew!" Yang Zhen spewed the Three-Flavored True Fire again, but it had no effect on the willow leaf. Strangely, no matter how Yang Zhen tried to dodge, the distance between him and the willow leaf did not increase. The willow leaf seemed to be attached to Yang Zhen, and he could not shake it off. In the end, Yang Zhen could only watch helplessly as the willow leaf enveloped him. As the leaf tightened, it eventually completely wrapped around Yang Zhen. But that was not all; after enveloping Yang Zhen, the willow leaf emitted several restrictions, completely sealing his powers.

Smiling at Yang Zhen, Guanyin Bodhisattva said, "Are you convinced?"

Convinced my sister!

Glaring at Guanyin Bodhisattva with resentment, Yang Zhen said dejectedly, "Bodhisattva, your powers are great, this little demon is convinced."

Smiling and nodding, Guanyin Bodhisattva reached out to touch Yang Zhen's cat ears and said, "Are you willing to follow me back to Nanshan Luojia Mountain and become a mountain guardian deity?"

"..." After a moment of silence, Yang Zhen looked up at Guanyin Bodhisattva and said weakly, "Bodhisattva, can I say no?"

"..."

Seeing Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression turn slightly sour, Yang Zhen opened his mouth to speak, but Guanyin Bodhisattva said, "Since you are unwilling, this poor monk can only hand you over to the Heavenly Court. After all, you assisted the Monkey King against the Heavenly Court, which is a violation of the heavenly laws. If you are unwilling to convert to Buddhism, you will have to accept the punishment of the Heavenly Court."

"Fine!" Yang Zhen suddenly roared, then said, "Fine, from today on, I will be the mountain guardian deity of Nanshan Luojia Mountain. Bodhisattva, let's go home together!"

"..."

"Amitabha!" Guanyin Bodhisattva recited the Buddha's name and said, "You, this cat demon, are wild and hard to tame, but you also have a bit of a compassionate heart. If you follow me back to Luojia Mountain and serve as a mountain guardian deity for a hundred years, listening to my sermons every day, I will grant you freedom after a hundred years. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Yang Zhen said joyfully, "Thank you, Bodhisattva, thank you, Bodhisattva. But, Bodhisattva, can we negotiate? Fifty years, how about that?"

"No!"

"Seventy years?"

"..."

"Eighty years, no more."

"Ah—" While bargaining with Guanyin Bodhisattva, Yang Zhen suddenly felt the willow leaf tightening around him. Knowing that Guanyin Bodhisattva was using his powers, Yang Zhen could only sigh helplessly, "Fine, a hundred years, a hundred years. I'll just consider it being captured. By the way, Luojia Mountain should have a lot of treasures, right?"

Seeing Yang Zhen fantasizing about the treasures of Luojia Mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva was speechless. This guy was truly bizarre. At this moment, Guanyin Bodhisattva had a sense of uncertainty about the future, unsure whether bringing Yang Zhen back to Luojia Mountain was right or wrong.

"Bodhisattva, what kind of magical treasure is this willow branch? Does Luojia Mountain have more? Can you give me one?"

"Bodhisattva, is the scenery of Luojia Mountain beautiful?"

"Bodhisattva, do you have female disciples? I'm still single, so how about you act as a matchmaker and help me find a partner? That way, I can stay in Luojia Mountain forever."

...

"Shut up!"

Since Yang Zhen was subdued by Guanyin Bodhisattva, he continuously harassed him. Under the attack of the legendary 'chatter magic,' even the calm and composed Guanyin Bodhisattva could no longer maintain his composure and could not help but scold Yang Zhen.

"Amitabha!" After cursing, Guanyin Bodhisattva quickly recited the Buddha's name and secretly used his powers to tighten the willow leaf around Yang Zhen, giving him a small retribution.

Not long after, Guanyin Bodhisattva brought Yang Zhen to the Heavenly Court. After meeting the Jade Emperor, Guanyin Bodhisattva spoke on Yang Zhen's behalf. The Jade Emperor's original intention was only to capture the Monkey King, and since Yang Zhen had already been subdued by Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Jade Emperor did not bother with him and waved his hand to dismiss Yang Zhen's crimes.

After bidding farewell to the Jade Emperor, Guanyin Bodhisattva led Muzha towards the South Sea. Before reaching the South Gate, Yang Zhen looked around and suddenly saw the Monkey King bound on the execution platform, realizing that the Monkey King had also been captured. They were truly a pair of unfortunate brothers.

At this moment, the Monkey King also saw Yang Zhen. The two looked at each other and sighed simultaneously. They had been so full of spirit a moment ago, but now they were prisoners. Truly, the tide of fortune turns.

"Ah!"

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"Ah!"