Chapter 99: Traveling to the West and Becoming a Monster 12
What’s even more infuriating is that Monkey King and his companions discovered that the scriptures they were given had no words on them. After they went back to complain to Tathagata, Tathagata actually turned black into white.
In the TV series, Sun Wukong originally thought that a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake, so he wanted to just laugh it off and get over the matter.
I didn't expect that Tathagata could actually say a bunch of nonsense, saying that the Eastern Tang Dynasty is vast in resources and densely populated, and is full of deceitful and cunning people who are disloyal, unfilial, unkind and unjust, and have committed endless sins.
But at that time, Emperor Taizong was in power, and the Tang Dynasty was a prosperous era with peace and prosperity for the people. It was so unpleasant to hear him speak so harshly!
They all describe the Tang Dynasty as a barbaric place.
The greatest danger Tang Seng encountered in the territory of the Tang Dynasty was a wild tiger.
But outside the territory of the Tang Dynasty, there are demons and monsters everywhere.
With such a comparison, which one is the wild land?
When Tathagata said this, he really had no shame at all.
Ning Ning was so angry when she watched this episode before.
This kind of thing is not uncommon in the modern workplace.
I didn't expect that this sacred mountain, which is known for saving all living beings, would also have such a character.
Ning Ning pondered to herself, perhaps this was the reason why this world could not become the real world.
Now that Ning Ning has turned into Anukiye, she thinks to herself that she must not let Monkey Brother and the others make this trip in vain.
They have come a long way and taken so much trouble to get here, and they were tricked by Tathagata and Guanyin. They must take the scriptures with them no matter what.
How dare you not give anything to the people sent by His Majesty Taizong?
Be careful of the Tang army following behind you, they will destroy all the small countries here.
Just as I was thinking about it, Monkey Brother and the others arrived.
Ning Ning didn't say anything more. She quickly went up to greet them and then led them to where the scriptures were placed.
“The Tripitaka contains a total of thirty-five volumes, all of which are here.
Although the number is a bit too much, the Great Sage and the others are not ordinary people. We can find something to pack the scriptures and take them back with us.
Upon hearing this, Tang Seng and his disciples hurriedly bowed to Ning Ning to express their gratitude.
The moment Tang Seng and his disciples packed up all the scriptures, the world began to change.
You can clearly feel that the world is still the same world, but it is very different from before.
Every blade of grass and tree outside seemed to come alive and become more lively.
People's movements have also become much more natural and smooth, as if their previous actions were all set, but now they have their own ideas, and every action is voluntary.
Monkey King, Pigsy and Sandy were so excited that they cried with joy.
After the excitement wore off, Monkey Brother turned around, bowed to Ning Ning, and said, "Thank you, little girl. We finally don't have to repeat that boring plot again."
Ning Ning was shocked for a moment. It turned out that Monkey King had known for a long time that she was not from this world.
But why didn’t Monkey Brother make it clear when they met several times before?
Could it be that the gods here all know the identities of these outsiders?
Why didn’t you make it clear before? Did you have to wait for the plot to be broken?
So, am I safe now?
These gods won’t turn against us after they have used us up, right?
Just as Ning Ning was lost in thought, Bajie and Sha Seng also calmed down and bowed to Ning Ning to express their gratitude.
Ning Ning subconsciously returned the greeting.
It was only then that Monkey Brother realized that Ning Ning was frightened silly. He was so happy just now that he didn't notice the situation on Ning Ning's side.
Seeing Ning Ning's frightened look, Monkey Brother quickly explained: "Little girl, don't be nervous. We have no ill will towards you. We want to thank you very much."
Ning Ning understood that Monkey Brother was probably thanking her for breaking the plot, so she kept silent and listened to him continue.
Monkey King, Pigsy and Sandy took Ning Ning to a deserted place outside the Sutra Repository, and then they told her the story.
"You know what? Our world has been repeated countless times.
Every time you obtain the true scriptures, you will return to the beginning and start all over again.
I don’t know how many times I watched it before I started to have my own ideas, but I still had to follow the plot and couldn’t change anything.
Gradually, Bajie and Junior Brother Sha also woke up. We tried many methods together, but nothing worked.
When it was time to make trouble in Heaven, even if I didn't want to do it at all, my body went there uncontrollably; when it was time to push down the ginseng fruit tree, I still had to do it.
However, after so many repetitions, there are still some changes.
Every time, we try to change the plot as much as possible, so that when we do it again next time, these changes will not be as rigid as before.
The plot will also have fewer constraints on us.
Later on, except for necessary plot points, words and actions at other times will no longer be controlled by the plot.
It’s just that only a few of us are out of control, the others are still the same.
After going through a few more repetitions, except for some key plot points, everything else can be changed.
But we still can't leave the original plot.
Even if you run far away, you will be instantly teleported back to continue the story.
Every time after obtaining the true scriptures, you will return to the beginning.
Even if we bring enough bribes and take away the complete Tripitaka, we cannot break this vicious circle.
Until this time, we obtained the true scriptures without giving bribes, and the world has finally changed!"
In this way, Ning Ning is indeed the one who made the greatest contribution to turning this world into the real world.
It seems that the reason why Journey to the West cannot become a real-world phenomenon lies in this final episode.
Human relationships and worldly wisdom may be acceptable in the ordinary world, but such things should not exist in Lingshan, which is known for saving all living beings.
It's okay for people to be a little selfish, but gods can't be like that.
If all gods were selfish, the world would be in chaos!
It would be like if the God of Wealth gave all his money to the person he loved, wouldn’t the world be in chaos!
Ning Ning looked at Monkey Brother and asked, "From the first time we met, you knew I wasn't from this world, right? Then why did you insist on beating me to death?"
Monkey Brother looked embarrassed, scratched his head and said, "This is what I told you about being unable to control yourself.
I can indeed see that you are not the White Bone Demon, but the three fights against the White Bone Demon are an important plot, and I can't just not fight them if I don't want to.
Moreover, in all the plots, before crossing the Tongtian River, our physical movements gradually returned to normal.
The time you turned into a little demon, it was because the words on your board were blocked.
We thought the plot had changed, and you, the new little demon, also wanted to eat Tang Monk's flesh.
No matter how the plot changes, Tang Seng must go to the West to obtain the scriptures, so he beat you to death.
By the time of Red Boy, we can basically control our bodies, but we cannot do whatever we want completely.
After crossing Tongtian River, we can truly control ourselves, except for what the plot requires.
Every time we go on a pilgrimage, we gradually regain control of our minds and bodies, which is why we feel more at ease in the second half."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com