After seeing the true appearance of the Lingxiao Palace, Tang Sanzang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Looking around, the huge Lingxiao Palace can almost only be described as shabby.
I saw that the ground under my feet was paved with ordinary earth and stones, and the fairy wind blew by, raising layers of dust.
The pillars supporting the sky are in disrepair for a long time, with cracks all over the body.
The surrounding walls and bricks and tiles all looked extremely plain and unpretentious, without any trace of the solemn atmosphere that should be expected of an important place in the Immortal Family.
If not for the immortals from all over the dynasty gathered here, he would have doubted whether he had come to the wrong place.
Among the many immortal officials in the palace, Tang Sanzang also saw two familiar figures.
They are Guanyin Bodhisattva and Cao Guan Wei Zheng.
As Tang Sanzang had expected, after he decided to go to heaven, Lingshan and Datang immediately sent envoys to the heaven to defend him.
After all, no matter how fiercely the various forces in the Three Realms secretly use their swords and swords, they still have to maintain the dignity they deserve on the surface.
"The poor monk Tang Sanzang pays homage to the Jade Emperor!"
After making eye contact with the two of them, Tang Sanzang immediately walked to the front of the palace and spoke respectfully to the Jade Emperor who was sitting on the throne.
"Tang Sanzang, you came to heaven as a mortal, and you have gone through a lot of ups and downs."
But the Jade Emperor's tone was unexpectedly warm and cordial, "I don't know what you want or want when you come here this time. Let me tell you, I will definitely fulfill your wishes!"
This actually made Tang Sanzang a little uncomfortable.
He and Heavenly Court were not at odds with each other. The reason why he had the confidence to ascend to Heaven this time was because he had Tang Dynasty and Buddhism as his backers.
But now that I haven't said anything yet, why did the other party agree in advance?
Could it be said that Bodhisattva and Wei Zheng had already negotiated with the Jade Emperor in advance?
But not only Tang Sanzang, the Bodhisattva was also confused at this time.
In fact, she had just arrived in heaven.
But for some reason, the originally headstrong and arrogant Jade Emperor had a huge change in his temperament today.
And the originally magnificent Lingxiao Palace suddenly turned into this vicissitudes of life, as if it had been baptized by a catastrophe...
"Could it be that there was some turmoil in heaven before this?"
The Bodhisattva guessed in his heart.
She originally thought that Tang Sanzang would definitely be unkind if he broke into the heaven today.
But now it seems that I have been worrying too much.
As for why the Jade Emperor's attitude had such a shocking reversal, she didn't know.
"To the Jade Emperor, the poor monk came here mainly for the sake of all living beings in Huaguo Mountain."
After confirming that the Jade Emperor was not joking, Tang Sanzang simply went straight to the point, "Today, the poor monk passed by Huaguo Mountain and saw the withered vegetation and resentful souls in the world. He couldn't bear it."
"That's why I boldly went to heaven and begged the Jade Emperor to sympathize with the sufferings of all sentient beings and issue an edict to rejuvenate Huaguo Mountain!"
The Jade Emperor was not surprised by Tang Sanzang's request.
Just because Huaguo Mountain is the human kingdom of the Demon King Sun Wukong.
Five hundred years ago, Sun Wukong caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace and was suppressed by Tathagata Buddha.
At that time, Tathagata Buddha and the Jade Emperor made an agreement to suppress Sun Wukong under the Five Elements Mountain for five hundred years. If he repented and reformed, he would be allowed to convert to Buddhism.
Tang Sanzang was the Buddhist teacher appointed by the Buddha.
Because of this, Tang Sanzang rashly ascended to heaven, just to get rid of Sun Wukong's worries, let him worship him as his teacher, and escort him to the West...
"Since the holy monk has the heart of a Bodhisattva, how can I not do as you wish?"
In his thoughts, the Jade Emperor nodded with a smile on his face.
Then, he looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva sitting down.
"Master Guanyin, everyone in the world says that your Dharma is immeasurable, that you can make dead trees grow new leaves and reshape the flesh and blood of the dead."
"And since you are here for Tang Sanzang today, why not work a little harder and fulfill his great wish for Heaven?"
"Amitabha, it is my honor to be able to share your Majesty's worries!"
The Bodhisattva did not refuse, and immediately agreed.
This...this is it?
Seeing that the Jade Emperor accepted his promise so readily, Tang Sanzang was a little unbelievable.
After all, in his first impression, the Jade Emperor was a cruel and inhumane tyrant who treated the common people like nothing.
Now that we met for the first time, he was so easy-going and friendly, which was really beyond expectations.
But no matter what the secret is, the Jade Emperor is the Lord of the Three Realms after all, and every word he speaks in the heaven is an oracle.
As he nodded, the stone hanging in Tang Sanzang's heart finally fell.
"The poor monk thanks God!"
Tang Sanzang thanked him happily, but at the same time he did not forget to add, "It's just that I have one more unkind request. I wonder if the Jade Emperor can bring good things in pairs and agree to it too?"
This damn mortal monk has to keep pushing further, right?
After hearing this, the Jade Emperor suddenly felt angry.
But he still maintained a friendly smile on his face, "In that case, please come and tell me!"
"The poor monk's journey to the Western Heaven is long and difficult, so I hope that the Heavenly Court can give me a decent horse to give me enough strength!"
In response to this, Taishang Laojun on the side immediately said, "There is a green bull beside the old Taoist. He has been practicing for many years and has become a demon. He can go to the west with you."
"A poor monk is a monk. If I ride a bull, others may mistake me for a shepherd boy."
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva: "I have a black and white iron-eating beast. I have been associated with Buddhism since childhood. I have a special liking for cassocks. I would like to go west with you."
"Thank you Bodhisattva for cutting me off, but my disciple and Xiong are not compatible."
The Antarctic Immortal said: "There is a white deer in the old cave. It is best at running in the snow. What does the holy monk think?"
"The poor monk wants to be a saint, not a Santa Claus."
"..."
For a time, many immortals recommended their own rare and exotic animals to Tang Sanzang, but Tang Sanzang declined them all.
"I wonder what kind of car the holy monk wants?"
Seeing Tang Sanzang being picky in every possible way, the Jade Emperor became a little impatient and simply spoke frankly.
"Actually, the poor monk's favorite is Ao Lie, the third prince of the Dragon King of the West Sea!"
At this moment, Tang Sanzang finally revealed his true purpose.
"Such an evil dragon with a humble status and shallow moral practice is actually attracted by you. It seems that the holy monk's vision is nothing more than this!"
The Jade Emperor nodded, "In that case, I will issue an edict to ask the Dragon King of the West Sea to give this dragon to you!"
After hearing this, Tang Sanzang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, he could have directly taken Xiao Bailong under his command and let him go to the West with him.
But he saw the current situation of the Dragon Clan in his eyes.
In order to avoid this matter causing unnecessary trouble to the Dragon King of the Four Seas, Tang Sanzang thought it would be better to ask the Jade Emperor for instructions.
At this point, all his purposes for coming to heaven have finally been achieved, and now it is time to leave!
"The poor monk thanked me and left first!"
"Saint Monk, have a good journey."
After a simple farewell, Tang Sanzang did not want to stay in the place where the matter was right and wrong, and immediately chose to leave.
At the same time, Guanyin Bodhisattva and Prime Minister Wei Zheng also walked out of the immortal column and left with him.
This trip to heaven can be said to be a fulfilling one, and it was also unexpectedly smooth.
But this made Tang Sanzang feel deeply uneasy.
Out of an instinct, he felt that the Jade Emperor could agree to all his conditions so easily, not out of fear of Datang and Lingshan.
It was more like being restrained by other forces.
And his tone, which was almost too kind, somehow always had an ulterior motive in it.
With this anxiety, Tang Sanzang glanced back subconsciously as he left the hall.
But he saw that the Jade Emperor's originally warm eyes suddenly turned gloomy and solemn...
