But in an instant,

The Buddha has already personally visited Flower Fruit Mountain.

But,

Its might dominates the vast ocean, its tides surge like silver mountains where fish retreat to their burrows; its majesty pacifies the Jade Sea, its waves churn like snow, and mirages leap from the abyss. High mounds of earth rise in the corners of water and fire, and towering peaks rise in the eastern sea. Crimson cliffs and strange rocks, sheer walls and wondrous peaks.

On the red cliff, two colorful phoenixes sing; before the sheer cliff, a lone unicorn lies.

On the mountaintop, one often hears the cry of the golden pheasant; in the grotto, one often sees dragons entering and leaving. In the forest dwell long-lived deer and immortal foxes; in the trees perch spirit birds and black cranes.

Rare herbs and exotic flowers never fade, and evergreen pines and cypresses remain eternally green. Immortal peaches always bear fruit, and tall bamboos always retain the clouds.

A ravine is densely covered with vines and creepers, while the surrounding banks are covered with fresh, green grass. It is a pillar supporting the sky where all rivers converge, and the unmoving root of the earth through countless eons.

In response,

Tathagata, having no interest in looking further, went to the celestial stone and saw the monkey sleeping within it. Tathagata then waved his hand, and his supreme power surged into the celestial stone.

However, the monkey still did not wake up, and Buddha's face immediately darkened.

eccentric!

Something's strange!

Even with his immense power, he couldn't wake the monkey up?!

At this moment,

The Buddha's gaze turned utterly somber. "If that's the case, then create another one!"

At this point, Buddha suspected that the monkey's slumber was intentional, and that someone was likely behind it all.

In an instant,

The Buddha directly intervened, unleashing a terrifying pressure to destroy the monkey within the celestial stone.

In response,

The monkey scoffed, completely ignoring him. The Buddha would never kill him; to create another one? Ha! What nonsense!

A moment later,

The Buddha fell into deep thought, somewhat questioning the meaning of life. Was he not faking it?

Could it be that the suppression has lasted too long, leading to some kind of unforeseen event?

For a moment, even Buddha couldn't figure out the reason, which gave him a headache. The timeline of Journey to the West had changed, but of course, that wasn't the main issue.

The most important question is, how do I explain this to my team?!

To say you don't know? Don't you have any dignity left, the dignity of Buddha?

Subsequently,

The Buddha returned to Vulture Peak.

Inside the Great Thunderclap Temple, Buddha slowly said, "The suppression has lasted for too long, which is normal. Just wait. The general trend of the Journey to the West will not be changed or affected!"

"good!"

A group of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats all attained enlightenment.

They figured it out, but even Buddha didn't know the reason and was helpless; he could only wait and see.

Of course, everyone is in this business, and Buddha is still their leader. Even if they know the truth, no fool would say it out loud.

at the same time,

In the Heavenly Court,

The Heavenly Emperor was naturally in a very good mood. "Buddha, you brat, you tried to show off but ended up getting slapped in the face! Haha, that's satisfying!"

He paused for a moment.

The Heavenly Emperor continued, "It seems that if there is any change or even a reversal in the Journey to the West, the hope lies with the monkey. We must pay close attention to this monkey and adapt our strategies according to the actual situation."

Upon hearing this,

Venus, standing to the side, flattered, "The Heavenly Emperor is wise!"

...

After that,

Two years passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Buddhists, including Buddha, were extremely anxious. The monkey was still not born. If things continued like this, wouldn't it drag on until the end of Journey to the West?

Just as the Buddhist community was filled with worry, an earth-shattering force arrived, causing the entire world to tremble.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, a wave of joy swept through the Buddhist community.

The monkey has finally been born, but it's only been a little over two years, so it's not a big problem. The Journey to the West can still proceed smoothly.

Whew!

Many Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats in Buddhism breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time,

Flower and Fruit Mountain

The monkey concealed itself, acting as if it knew nothing at all; its acting was superb.

The Buddha and other Buddhist and Heavenly Court bastards conspired against me, so I'll play along with them!

Lu Chuan couldn't help but give the monkey a thumbs up after watching its acting; the little rascal really knew how to act.

after,

The story then naturally progresses to the point where they search for the Water Curtain Cave.

"If I go in and come out again, you will all acknowledge me as your king!" the monkey's voice rang out.

"Of course! Of course!"

"If you can go in and come out again, we will make you king!"

"..."

A group of monkeys all said the same thing.

"good!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the monkey took a running start and then leaped through the curtain of water.

The jumping movements were clearly immature, yet the details were taken very seriously.

Upon seeing this, Lu Chuan couldn't help but sigh, "If this monkey were put in the future to act, wouldn't it crush the entertainment industry?"

6!

At this point, the monkey had already passed through the water curtain.

All I saw was...

Emerald moss piles up like blue clouds, white clouds float like jade, and light shimmers like wisps of smoke. In the quiet room with its empty windows, smooth benches seem to bloom with flowers. Dragon pearls hang from the stalactites, and strange flowers swirl around the ground. The stove by the cliff still bears traces of fire, and wine vessels lean against the altar revealing leftover food. The stone seats and beds are truly lovely, and the stone basins and bowls are even more praiseworthy. And there are one or two slender bamboos, and a few plum blossoms. Several green pines are always laden with rain, making the whole place seem like a home.

After jumping over the middle of the bridge, you'll see a stone tablet right in the center. On the tablet is a line of large characters in regular script: "Blessed Land of Flower and Fruit Mountain, Grotto Heaven of Water Curtain Cave."

After wandering around for a while, the monkey jumped out and told his monkey grandchildren about the blessed land.

Naturally, the monkey was thus revered as king.

Time passed,

I don't know how much time passed.

On this day

An older monkey in the troop died.

At this moment, a white ape stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, do not grieve. Birth, old age, sickness, and death are the laws that mortals cannot escape."

"Death...!? How can I avoid dying?" the monkey asked.

As the question was being asked, a deep, cold glint flashed in the monkey's eyes.

With his current level of cultivation, how could he not see that this white ape was a transformation of a Buddhist?

"Your Majesty, if you wish to live forever, you must seek out an immortal and become a disciple to obtain the art of immortality, transcending the Three Realms and the Five Elements. Only then can you achieve eternal life!" the white ape replied.

The monkey, bewildered yet brimming with ambition, exclaimed, "Immortals! The art of immortality?!"

Seeing the monkey's reaction, the white ape couldn't help but show a hint of smugness. It was done. This task was very simple. Monkeys are easy to fool.

His smug expression, of course, did not escape the monkey's notice.

Hmph! You're quite smug, aren't you? You're all grown up! Grandpa's just playing you!

after,

The monkey also left Flower Fruit Mountain to seek out an immortal and become his disciple.

A group of monkeys saw them off, and the monkeys set sail.

In the sky, Buddhist Arhats naturally escorted the monkey, who pretended not to know and wasn't in a hurry to shake them off. He leisurely made his way back, and when he reached the middle of the sea...

A giant wave suddenly surged up and immediately engulfed the monkey. Seeing this, the Buddhist Arhats naturally stepped in. If the monkey had drowned, that would have been quite a spectacle. But when the giant wave subsided, the monkey was nowhere to be seen.

"this……!"

The Arhats panicked instantly and frantically searched for the monkey in the vast sea, but to no avail.

If they lose the monkeys, they really won't be able to live.

"Oh no!"

"Quickly! Quickly report to Buddha!"