Chapter 149: Yuanshi Tianzun Appears Again

After this battle, Guang Chengzi regrets it deeply. It wasn't clear whether Yuanshi Tianzun was real or fake, but in the heat of the moment, they launched an attack. If he was fake, then they chose the right target, but if he was real, the consequences would be severe. Guang Chengzi was feeling a bit scared and didn't dare to think about it anymore. He felt uneasy in his heart.
Yuan Shi Tianzun rushed back to Yu Xu Palace in a sorry state and took a Blood-stopping Pill to restore himself. To be honest, Yuan Shi Tianzun had never been in such a sorry state before, being beaten by his own disciples and fleeing in a pitiful manner. Returning to Yu Xu Palace, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. In a fit of rage, he shouted, "Nan Ji Xian Weng."
"Here." The South Pole Immortal quickly came before the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and stood respectfully. "What instructions do you have, Master?"
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable angrily said, "You immediately must use the decree to summon Guangchengzi and the others back. I intend to punish these unfilial disciples."
Nanji Xianweng did not dare to be negligent and took a decree to ride a immortal crane to Li Shan. Guangcheng Zi became uneasy when he saw Nanji Xianweng coming and holding the master's decree. Nanji Xianweng was dissatisfied with Guangcheng Zi and other senior brothers for daring to attack the master, and challenged their hierarchy and unfilial behavior, with their voice changed, shouting, "The master's decree is here, please come forward, Guangcheng Zi and others, to receive the decree.
Guang Chengzi, Yun Zhongzi, Taiyi, Ju Liusun, Yu Ding, Puxian, and Lei Zhenzi were kneeling on the ground, trembling, to receive the imperial decree.
Nanjixianweng read out the imperial decree: "Guang Chengzi, Yun Zhongzi, Taiyi Immortal, Ju Liusun, Yu Ding Immortal, Puxian Immortal, you have shown no gratitude or loyalty to your mentor by daring to attack your mentor. Such ingratitude and betrayal must be severely punished. You are ordered to return to Yuxu Palace for trial."
Upon hearing this, Guangchengzi became so frightened that he trembled all over, his face turned pale, and he almost wet himself. Since he had truly made a mistake, there was no way around it. He had to go back with the Antarctic Immortal to face the trial. After reading the indictment, the Antarctic Immortal stood there for a long time, but Guangchengzi didn't even stand up. His legs turned weak, and he had a sorrowful face, not knowing what to do. Despite being unhappy with his junior martial brother, the Antarctic Immortal stepped forward and helped him up, comforting him, "Junior martial brother, don't be afraid. Our master is a reasonable person. I believe you didn't do it on purpose. Explain the true situation to our master, and I'm sure he will be lenient."
After hearing what the Antarctic Immortal said, Guangchengzi felt relieved, and his legs became strong again.
When they returned to the Yuxu Palace, Guangchengzi, Yunzhongzi, Taiyi True Man, Jiliusun, Yuding True Man, Puxian True Man, and Leizhenzi, all knelt in front of Yuan Shi Tianzun to plead for forgiveness. Upon seeing them, Yuan Shi Tianzun became extremely angry and thundered, "You have followed me in cultivation for thousands of years, yet you couldn't even recognize the true and false master, and dared to strike your master, causing him to bleed profusely. What use are you as disciples? I must use the family law and strip you of your spiritual powers and martial arts before expelling you from the sect."
Guan Chengzi burst into tears and deeply regretted, saying, "Master, if you do this, you will be fooled by Ge Erlang. This guy is cunning, deceitful, and employs every trick and conspiracy possible. He impersonated you as the master just to sow discord between us. If you were to abolish us and expel us from the sect, it would be exactly what Ge Erlang desires."
Where does Guang Chengzi know, it is not Gu Erlang's idea to impersonate Yuan Shi Tianzun, but Sun Wukong's. However, he doesn't know much about Sun Wukong, only knows Gu Erlang, so he places the blame on Gu Erlang.
Upon hearing this news, Yuan Shi Tian Zun became even more excited: "Ge Erliang can play mind games, use tricks, and manipulate conspiracies. Why can't you? Is your brain made of a chamber pot? You are all immortals, and yet your wisdom is not as good as Ge Erliang's?" Little did Yuan Shi Tian Zun know that although Ge Erliang was not an immortal, he surpassed immortals with his abilities. His skills and capabilities were only second to those of Guang Cheng Zi and others, not inferior to them.
Guangchengzi, Yunzhongzi, Taiyi, Juyu Sun, Yuding, and Puxian were scolded by their master, causing them to tremble in fear and repeatedly kowtow to beg for their master's forgiveness. While kowtowing, Guangchengzi cried out, "Master, when you and the fake Heavenly Sovereign Yuan Shi just left Lieshan City, two more Yuan Shi Heavenly Sovereigns arrived. We thought you returned. Because the two Yuan Shi Heavenly Sovereigns looked exactly the same, we didn't dare ask who was real and who was fake, so we treated them equally and received them together. Who would have thought that both of these Yuan Shi Heavenly Sovereigns were fake, one being Zhu Bajie in disguise and the other being Ge Er Liang in disguise. After we drove them away, you, Master, came back. Because of all the incidents that happened before, we couldn't believe that you were real. Comparing your speech, appearance, and mannerisms to before, they were different, so we assumed another fake Yuan Shi Heavenly Sovereign had arrived. As a result, we mistakenly attacked our master. Please, Master, have mercy and forgive us, let us redeem ourselves by performing meritorious deeds."
With such a remark, the anger of Primordial Celestial Master was reduced by half. Plus, Manjushri, Red-Browed Vermillion Tiger, Compassionate Ferryman, Path Attainment, and Clear Void were all beside, trying their best to plead: "Respected Teacher, please calm down. What Junior Brother said is indeed the truth."
Emperor Primordial couldn't bear to really get rid of them, so he took a step back and said, "I will temporarily forgive you, but you must go back and capture or kill Gao Erlang and Zhu Bajie, to lower these charges. Otherwise, you will be punished for both crimes."
Guang Chengzi and others repeatedly thanked their master and returned to Lie Mountain. When Guang Chengzi, Yun Zhongzi, Taiyi, Ju Liusun, Pu Xian, Yu Ding, and Lei Zhenzi returned to Lie Mountain, Huangdi came to visit: "You immortals have returned to Lie Mountain, I am very pleased and relieved. What do you wise sages have to say?"
This is the inner thoughts of Huangdi. With these immortals around, Huangdi feels secure and at peace.
"Ah-" Guangchengzi sighed heavily and said, "It's a shame that Ge Erliang and Zhu Bajie impersonated my master, causing misunderstandings. If it weren't for them pretending to be my master, how could I have harmed my master and angered him, leading us to capture or kill Ge Erliang and Zhu Bajie? You also know that these two people are not easy to deal with. It is not easy to capture or kill them."
Guangchengzi has a worried look on his face.
Emperor Huangdi comforts him, saying, "Rome was not built in a day. We should take it slowly."
After Guangchengzi and the others left, Primordial Heavenly Venerable thought about it and felt that something was not right. The fake old man was not only Geliang and Zhu Bajie, there should be someone else. Because Geliang and Zhu Bajie couldn't possibly be a match for the old man, but that person was able to fight him evenly, almost equal in strength. Could it be Sun Wukong? Primordial Heavenly Venerable never met or fought against him during Sun Wukong's rampage in the Heavenly Palace, but he knew how formidable Sun Wukong was. If it's not Sun Wukong, then who else could it be? Regardless, this person is extraordinary, and Guangchengzi and the others are definitely no match for him. If this person is in alliance with Geliang and Zhu Bajie, then their lives are in danger. If that's the case, my Orthodox Teaching will be completely finished. I must personally intervene again and have a confrontation with this person to see who he really is.
"Antarctic Immortal Lord." Thinking of this, Primordial Beginning Heavenly Venerable called out.
"Disciple is here." Antarctic Immortal Lord came before Primordial Beginning Heavenly Venerable with utmost respect, asking, "What instructions does Master have?"
"You go back to Lieshan and tell Huangdi and your senior brother Guangchengzi that the master will be there shortly."
When Nanji Xianweng heard that for the dignity of teaching and to avenge Huanglong, the master was going to take action again, he could not neglect it and happily took the order to ride the crane straight to Lieshan.
This time, Yuan Shi Tian Zun no longer sets up a show. Neither band nor beauties are needed. Instead, they come lightly armed and fully equipped, leading Wen Shu, Ci Hang, Chi Jing Zi, Qing Xu, Dao Xing, and Ling Bao on clouds to rush to Lie Shan. The clouds and mist roll like waves in the sea under their control, speeding like lightning, and soon they arrive at Lie Shan.
南极仙翁先到了烈山，先拜见黄帝，告诉黄帝元始天尊随后就到。黄帝一听很高兴，元始天尊的到来，对他大大有利。俗话说老将一出马，一个顶俩。他的弟子们都是在百万军中取上将之首如探囊取物的人物，更何况是师父？将会更厉害。黄帝想，我无忧矣。
Antarctic Xianweng saw Guang Chengzi again and told his senior brother that the master will arrive soon.
Huangdi led a group of civil and military personnel, and Guang Chengzi led a group of junior disciples to greet Yuanshi Tianzun in front of the headquarters. At this moment, a colorful cloud suddenly rolled over and stopped above the Lies
彩云落地，黄帝一看元始天尊与以往不同，没有再摆谱，没有美女，没有乐队，也没有穿宽大的道袍，而是全副武装。身穿紧身黄色锦衣，金光灿烂，腰系袢甲丝绦，裤子肥大，裤腿紧扎，脚下一团霞光。浑身上下紧称利落。仍然是鹤发童颜，胸前银须飘飘，头戴莲花冠，一脸的肃穆。一看就是来打仗的。
When Yuan Shi Tianzun walked out of the colorful clouds and saw Huangdi and others kneeling in front of him, he quickly stepped forward to help Huangdi up and said, "Emperor Xuanyuan, your benevolence and virtue are profound, spreading across the four seas. Such a grand gesture, I cannot bear the responsibility. Please rise, please rise." With that, he assisted Huangdi to stand up.
Huangdi clasped his hands and said, "Welcome, venerable sage. It is only fitting. Your presence has brought me great joy."
After the proper ceremony, Huangdi received the Honored Heavenly Lord Yuanshi on the hall and treated him with great respect.
Primeval Celestial Master said, "I have come here to accomplish two tasks. First is to avenge my disciple Huang Long. Huang Long was killed by Sun Wukong, and his death must not be in vain. Sun Wukong must pay with his life. Second is to capture Ge Erlang and teach a lesson to Zhu Bajie. The whole incident was caused by Ge Erlang, who repeatedly humiliated the disciples of my school. Furthermore, he and Zhu Bajie impersonated me, tarnishing my reputation and bringing disgrace to my school in the immortal realm. Therefore, if these three individuals are not dealt with, I cannot resolve the hatred in my heart."
With these words, Huangdi felt delighted. If Ge Erliang was gone, Chiyou would be finished, clearing the path for him to unify the world. Guangchengzi was also happy, as his master took action and relieved his pressure. However, they all knew that Ge Erliang, Sun Wukong, and Zhu Bajie were not to be trifled with, only Yuanshi Tianzun could deal with them. They hoped that Yuanshi Tianzun could change the current situation.
On the second day, Yuan Shi Tian Zun led his disciples, and they left Li Shan City, full of confidence and vigor, to settle accounts with Ge Erlang, Sun Wukong, and Zhu Bajie. This was a matter between their immortal sect and Ge Erlang, Sun Wukong, and Zhu Bajie, and had nothing to do with others. Therefore, Yuan Shi Tian Zun specifically instructed Huangdi not to be followed by anyone else.
After leaving Mount Lie, you will arrive at Chi You's military camp, because Chi You's camp is only about fifty or sixty miles away from Mount Lie. For these immortals, such a distance can be covered in no time at all.
With the leadership of the Master, Guangchengzi, Yunzhongzi, Taiyi, Juliusun, including Leizhenzi, have completely different mental states. In the past, they had no confidence when facing Gezer and Sun Wukong, especially during the battle with Sun Wukong, they were completely defeated. But now, things are different. With the Master Primordial Lord, they are full of confidence, each with a high spirit and radiant appearance.
At the gate of Chi You's camp, Guang Cheng Zi personally shouted: "Listen up, everyone inside! The Ancient Saint Yuan Shi himself has come here to settle the score with Ge Erliang, Sun Wukong, and Zhu Bajie. It has nothing to do with the rest of you, so don't come and die for them. Hurry up and go in to deliver a message, asking those three guys to come out and face death. If they dare not come out, we will charge in and kill every last one of you. Hurry up and deliver the message."
Guang Chengzi is now relying on it, with confidence, a loud voice, and a roaring sound. When Chi You's soldiers heard it, they were so scared that they ran away in fright and hurriedly reported to Ge Erlang.