Chapter 206, Wukong Learns Buddhism

After hearing what Wukong said, Bull Demon King sneered.

He raised his head slightly, looked directly into Wukong’s eyes, and said with a mocking tone:

“Humph, Sun Wukong, you keep saying that you want to break the rule of the jungle and create a world where humans and demons can live in harmony.

But aren’t you relying on your powerful strength to force me to surrender? How is this different from what I did before? It’s just the strong oppressing the weak. What qualifications do you have to blame me?”

When Wukong heard this, his brows frowned slightly and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his calm.

He walked forward a few steps, stood in front of the Bull Demon King, looked at him firmly, and said slowly:

“Old Cow, you are wrong. Although I have used my strength to make you surrender, my purpose is completely different from yours.
In order to satisfy his own selfish desires, he used his powerful strength to wantonly oppress the weak, causing countless monsters to live in fear and pain.

Your so-called survival of the fittest is nothing more than satisfying your own greed and ambition.”

Wukong paused, took a deep breath, and continued:
“And I transformed myself into rivers to stop the war so that the lives of the Northern Continent would no longer be ravaged by the flames of war, and to achieve peaceful coexistence between humans and demons.

What I pursue is a fair, just and harmonious world, in which both powerful monsters and weak creatures can live and work in peace and be respected and treated equally.

I use my strength to protect this ideal and to liberate the oppressed, not to oppress others.”

When Bull Demon King listened to what Wukong said, his heart moved slightly and a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.

He thought back to what he had done over the years, the wars he had launched for resources, and the weak demon tribes he had bullied, and he couldn’t help but feel a little guilty.

But he quickly shook his head and drove these thoughts out of his mind. He was unwilling to admit his mistakes, and even more unwilling to give up his dominance easily.

“Hmph, that sounds nice!”

The Bull Demon King snorted coldly and said,

“Do you think you can change the current situation of this world by your own strength? This world is a place where the strong prey on the weak. If you are not strong, you will only be bullied.

Your so-called fairness and harmony are nothing but illusions.”

Looking at the stubborn look of Bull Demon King, Wukong felt helpless, but he did not give up.

He raised the golden hoop stick again, which was shining brightly, and he said loudly:

“Old Cow, I don’t care whether you believe me or not, I will stick to my own path. Today, I will give you one last chance. If you still insist on your wrongdoing, don’t blame me, Old Sun, for being rude!”

The Bull Demon King remained silent.

He was experiencing a fierce struggle in his heart. On the one hand, there was the law of survival of the fittest that he had believed in for many years, and on the other hand, there was Goku’s powerful strength and seemingly righteous ideals, which made it difficult for him to make a decision for a while.

Just as the Bull Demon King was lost in thought, the Peng Demon King could no longer hold back. He took a step forward, a fierce look on his face, and said loudly:

“Brother, why are you arguing with this monkey? He is so aggressive, let’s fight! Even if we can’t beat him, we can’t lose our dignity!”

The Demon King Jiao also echoed:

“Yes, big brother, we have so many brothers, are we afraid of a mere Monkey King? Even if we die today, we will fight him to the death!”

After hearing what King Peng and King Jiao said, the other demon kings also rubbed their hands, ready to attack Wukong again.

Just as they were about to take action, Wukong suddenly spoke. His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone:

“Lao Niu, I remember you have a family, right? How long has it been since you were reunited with your wife and children?”

When Bull Demon King heard this, his body shook violently. His originally fierce eyes instantly softened, and a look of pain and guilt appeared on his face.

He thought of his wife Princess Iron Fan and his son Red Boy. Over the years, in pursuit of power and status, he had fought wars everywhere and had long neglected his family.

He couldn’t remember how long it had been since he had a good talk with them or been with them.

When Peng Demon King and others heard what Wukong said, they were also stunned. They didn’t expect Wukong to suddenly mention Niu Demon King’s family.

For a moment, everyone fell silent and the atmosphere became somewhat solemn.

Looking at Bull Demon King’s reaction, Wukong knew that his words had touched his heart.

He slowly put down the golden cudgel, and his tone became much softer:

“Lao Niu, think carefully, what are you doing all this for? Is it for your family, or to satisfy your own desires?
Now, I will give you a chance to put down your butcher knife, return home, and reunite with your family, and at the same time, let the creatures of Northern Juluzhou no longer suffer. “

The Bull Demon King raised his head and looked at Wukong, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

He knew that what Wukong said was right. He had indeed neglected his family and hurt too many innocent lives over the years for the sake of power and profit.

But he was still reluctant to give up everything he had.

“I need time to think about it.”

The Bull Demon King finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

Wukong nodded and said:
“Okay, I’ll give you some time. But I hope you can make the right choice as soon as possible and don’t let yourself regret it.”

“Also, if anyone from your side wants to come to my place during these days, you must not stop them, otherwise…”

The words fell.

Wukong suddenly swung his golden cudgel, and the originally peaceful world suddenly changed.

The wind howled violently, like the roar of thousands of ferocious beasts, and sand and rocks flew all over the sky, blocking everyone’s vision.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder. Thick streaks of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating the dark sky as if it were daytime.

Then, Wukong swung the golden cudgel in his hand with tremendous force and smashed it hard towards the ground.

“boom–“

There was a deafening roar, as if it was the roar when the world was first created. The huge impact force caused the entire Uttarakuru to tremble violently. Huge cracks appeared on the ground, like the mouth of a ferocious beast, spreading rapidly in all directions.

Magma gushed out from the cracks, blazing flames lit up the entire sky, and thick smoke billowed straight into the sky.

The originally surging river was also affected by this powerful force. The water instantly flowed upstream, forming a huge water curtain, and then crashed down heavily, stirring up waves dozens of feet high.

What was even more terrifying was that this blow seemed to split the heaven and earth in half.

I saw a huge crack appearing between the sky and the earth in the distance, like a scar between heaven and earth, emitting a heart-pounding breath.

Niu Mowang and others were frightened pale by this earth-shaking sight. They opened their eyes wide, looked at everything in front of them in horror, and their bodies trembled involuntarily.

Demon King Peng, Demon King Jiao and others felt their legs go weak and they almost couldn’t stand.

“What kind of power is this?”

The Bull Demon King muttered to himself, his voice filled with fear.

He had never imagined that Goku’s strength could be so terrifying. The stick just now seemed to be able to completely destroy them at any time as long as Goku wanted to.

“Remember my words, I have already given you and the rest of you many chances!” Wukong put away his golden cudgel and looked at Bull Demon King and the others calmly.

Wukong returned to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

as predicted.

But this place is empty and uninhabited.

Wukong was silent for a moment, but soon he felt something and came to a place.

But I saw a line of words:

“Wukong, if you want to go further, you may need to follow what your master said before, combine the teachings of the Buddha of Lingshan and the Heavenly Emperor, and integrate Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism into one, and you may be able to succeed.”

“Go ahead. Once you take that step, you will be able to see your master again.”

Wukong seemed to be thinking about something.

Soon, he had some ideas in his mind.

But before that, he felt that he still had some things to deal with.

Then, his figure flashed and turned into a golden light, and he rushed towards Uttarakuru again.

After returning to Uttarakuru, Wukong found a quiet place and waited silently.

Time passed day by day, and finally, after some time, he felt that the time had come, so he took the initiative to find the Bull Demon King.

At this time, the Bull Demon King had been suffering from torment in his heart these days.

Wukong’s powerful strength was like a huge rock pressing on his heart, making him uneasy day and night.

He kept thinking about what he had done over the years and missed his family.

When Wukong appeared in front of him, a complex emotion flashed in the Bull Demon King’s eyes, including awe, guilt, and a hint of relief.

Before Wukong could speak, the Bull Demon King sighed slightly, took a step forward, clasped his fists towards Wukong and said:

“Great Sage, I have been thinking a lot these days. You are right. For the sake of power and ambition, I have indeed done a lot of wrong things and hurt many innocent lives.

Now I am willing to give up everything and submit to you. I hope the Great Sage can give me a chance to atone for my sins and allow the people of Uttarakuru to live in peace.”

Wukong looked at the Bull Demon King and nodded slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes:
“Lao Niu, I’m glad you made the right choice. As long as you sincerely repent, I won’t make things difficult for you.

From now on, you will help me protect this Northern Continent, so that the human race and the demon race can coexist peacefully.”

The Bull Demon King nodded quickly, and a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

After dealing with the matters in Uttarakuru, Wukong prepared to continue his plan.

Lin Yuan had already told him this before.

Let him seek scriptures at Lingshan and seek the way to heaven.

To show sincerity, this behavior may have to be done on foot.

But there was no rush. He first looked at the road conditions and the world as a whole.

So Wukong rode on the clouds and mist and arrived at the Southern Continent.

As soon as he set foot on this land, he felt the strong human atmosphere here.

He disguised himself as a mortal and wandered around the city. Occasionally, he heard that there was a great monk here who had profound knowledge of Buddhism, a compassionate heart, and was dedicated to saving all living beings.

Wukong had an idea and decided to meet the monk.

The moment he saw the eminent monk, his eyes lit up slightly. He could tell at a glance that the eminent monk was actually the reincarnation of a person from Lingshan. He had a deep Buddha nature and exuded an aura of tranquility and peace.

Wukong thought to himself:

“This monk has such a profound Buddhist nature. If I let him go to Lingshan with me, he might be able to help me on the way, and maybe he can even comprehend the mystery of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the process.”

Thinking of this, Wukong no longer hesitated. He flashed and appeared in front of the monk in an instant.

Before the monk could react, Wukong waved his hand, and a powerful force enveloped the monk and forcibly abducted him.

The monk looked at Wukong in horror and was about to shout, but found that his voice seemed to be blocked by something and could not be uttered.

Wukong looked at the frightened monk and said calmly:
“Don’t be afraid, monk. I, Old Sun, have no ill intentions. I am taking you with me because I want you to go to Lingshan with me to seek the true scriptures and save all living beings.

Once we complete this mission, we will definitely send you back safely.”

Wukong then untied the restraints on the monk’s mouth, allowing him to speak.

After the monk resumed speaking, it took a while for him to regain his composure.

he asked:
“Why do you insist on going to Lingshan to obtain the true scriptures? The journey is full of difficulties and dangers, and countless demons covet it. If you are not careful, your life will be in danger.

If you are just curious about Buddhism, even though I am not very knowledgeable about Buddhism, I can still explain a little bit to you here. Why go to so much trouble? “

After hearing what the monk said, Wukong was moved. He scratched his head and thought for a moment before saying:
“I, Sun, want to go to Lingshan to obtain the true scriptures, not just because I am curious about Buddhism. I have a great wish in my heart, to create a world where humans and demons can live in harmony, so that all living beings can be free from suffering.

I was thinking that maybe there is a way to achieve my wish hidden in this sutra. But after hearing what you said, it would be nice to learn some Buddhist teachings from you first.”

There was a glimmer of surprise in the monk’s eyes, as if he had not expected that Wukong would have such grand ambitions.

He nodded slightly, clasped his hands together and said:
“Very good, very good. If you are truly devoted to Buddhism and are willing to explore the true meaning of Buddhism, I will teach you everything I know. But I don’t know where you want to start.”

Wukong grinned, revealing his two fangs, and said:
“I don’t understand those profound ways, monk, please start with the most basic things, so that I can get a feel for the Buddhist way first.”

The monk smiled slightly, found a quiet spot on the grass and sat down, motioning for Wukong to sit down as well.

He cleared his throat and said slowly:
“Buddhism emphasizes the word ‘emptiness’. This ‘emptiness’ does not mean nothing, but a kind of insight into the nature of all things in the world.”

Wukong listened very carefully and asked his questions from time to time, and the monk answered them patiently.

As the eminent monk gave his profound and simple explanations, Wukong’s understanding of Buddhism gradually became clearer.

Him now.

It’s not that ignorant monkey.

Instead, he is a Taoist monk named Wukong who has experienced countless things, has great ambitions, and whose Taoism is transcendent.

Regarding the Buddhist teachings in this world.

Naturally you will understand it quickly.

(End of this chapter)