Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1583 - He is like the bright moon in the sky, not shining on a single leaf in the forest

Tang Sanzang had always been a sensible person, never one to be deluded.

His unwavering resolve this time wasn't driven by infatuation; he simply wanted to follow his heart and seek forgiveness from Princess Rakshasi.

And now, even with Princess Rakshasi's murderous intent firm and blades about to fall upon him, Tang Sanzang would not retreat!

"Wukong, step back. Princess Rakshasi, come," Tang Sanzang said, his eyes closed, his voice calm and indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong gritted his teeth but didn't argue, merely stepping back a few paces, standing to the side, watching Princess Rakshasi with a fierce gaze.

As far as Sun Wukong was concerned, he didn't care about Tang Sanzang's thoughts, nor did he care whether this Princess Rakshasi was a sister-in-law or a master's wife; he only wanted to protect Tang Sanzang.

If Princess Rakshasi were to inflict fatal harm on Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong was confident he could kill Princess Rakshasi instantly before Tang Sanzang died!

Although he knew Tang Sanzang might blame him for this, even break ties with him, Sun Wukong didn't care.

Just as Tang Sanzang wanted to protect Princess Rakshasi, he only wanted to protect Tang Sanzang; nothing else mattered!

Princess Rakshasi, brooking no argument, wielded her swords in both hands, thrusting them straight at Tang Sanzang's head.

However, the expected scene of blood and gore didn't occur.

Instead, only a series of "clang, clang, clang" sounds were heard.

Princess Rakshasi's swords landed on Tang Sanzang's bald head, sounding like the strikes of a blacksmith.

Sounded good?

If it sounded good, then it was a good head!

Tang Sanzang might lack in other areas, but he certainly had a tough head!

Clang, clang, bang, bang, after a dozen or so strikes, Tang Sanzang remained motionless, completely unharmed!

Even Sun Wukong looked at Tang Sanzang in surprise, never imagining that his master's physical cultivation had reached the point where he could withstand Princess Rakshasi's attacks with his bare body!

This was a bit outrageous!

One had to know that Princess Rakshasi's cultivation wasn't weak; she was a powerful demon who dominated her territory. Although not as strong as the great demons they had encountered before, she was still much stronger than White Bone Demon and others.

Before, when Tang Sanzang encountered demons of the same level, he would be chased and beaten, but now, he could be so powerful, enduring several blows without any problems.

Speaking of which, where did Tang Sanzang get his cultivation? How did he suddenly improve so rapidly?

Only now did Sun Wukong understand why Tang Sanzang had spoken so confidently earlier; it turned out his master already knew he could remain unharmed, so he used this to seek forgiveness!

A slightly scheming master!

Tang Sanzang then slowly opened his eyes, a hint of sincerity in his gaze.

"Princess Rakshasi, you've struck, your anger should be vented. Can you forgive me now?"

Princess Rakshasi's face was grim. "You schemed against me?! Speaking of which, how can a mortal monk like you have such a tough body! Indestructible body?!"

Tang Sanzang clasped his hands together, his expression full of reverence.

"One who wholeheartedly seeks the Buddha's teachings can naturally receive the Buddha's blessings. Princess Rakshasi, please lend your precious fan to save the common people from suffering."

Princess Rakshasi gnashed her teeth, but she knew that with her strength, she couldn't defeat Tang Sanzang.

Princess Rakshasi gritted her teeth and said in a sinister voice:

"You scoundrel, my treasure is not easily lent. If you want to borrow it, you need five treasures of the acquired world and thirty thousand drops of merit water as collateral!"

Tang Sanzang was stunned. Five treasures of the acquired world and thirty thousand drops of merit water? Where were they going to get that?

Even if they collected all the weapons from the entire team, it wouldn't be enough, let alone the merit water, which was a treasure of the Western Paradise.

Although Tang Sanzang also wanted to take this opportunity to compensate Princess Rakshasi, expressing his apology for killing Red Boy,

However, Tang Sanzang wasn't wicked enough to contribute his disciples' belongings to Princess Rakshasi.

Tang Sanzang shook his head. "This poor monk doesn't have that much on him. Please, madam, change your request. As long as it's something this poor monk can do, I won't hesitate..."

However, as Tang Sanzang spoke, he suddenly felt demonic energy surging from Princess Rakshasi's body.

"I can't beat you, but I can make you scram!"

Princess Rakshasi then took out the Plantain Fan, waved it, and a gust of yin wind blew.

Instantly, a strong wind swept through the heavens and earth!

Tang Sanzang and his disciples immediately felt like they couldn't stand still. Sun Wukong and his brothers were fine, at least their strength was great, and they weren't easily blown away.

But Tang Sanzang couldn't resist at all, and was blown away without a trace, unable to be held back.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong quickly shouted,

"Master! Junior brothers, follow me!"

Without saying a word, Sun Wukong summoned his somersault cloud and chased after Tang Sanzang.

Sha Wujing and Zhu Bajie also quickly followed.

Only then did Princess Rakshasi proudly turn around, returning in triumph.

Before returning to her cave, she turned her head to look at the corner where Chu Hao had just stood. Not seeing the Immortal Lord, Princess Rakshasi's heart sank instantly, feeling very uncomfortable, and returned to her cave in disappointment.

When she returned, the maid in the cave quickly greeted her, her eyes full of nervousness.

"Your Highness, did you win?"

Princess Rakshasi snorted coldly and said:

"Just those few, I blew them away with a single fan. I don't know if they've been smashed into mincemeat!"

A hint of worry flashed in the maid's eyes, she bit her lip, and asked in a low voice:

"Then the Immortal Lord... I mean, was the Immortal Lord, who is so powerful, also blown away by Your Highness?"

Princess Rakshasi didn't notice the worry in the maid's eyes. Princess Rakshasi herself was immersed in the disappointment of not seeing the Immortal Lord, and only sighed:

"The Immortal Lord was taken away by that old hag Guanyin Bodhisattva. How hateful, I couldn't even see him once. But the Immortal Lord's strength is unparalleled, I reckon that old hag can't hurt him."

Upon hearing this, the maid's hanging heart finally fell back down. At this moment, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, it was good as long as he was alright.

However, the maid then became lost again.

She was so concerned and worried about him here... but he didn't even know her.

In his world, she was just an inconspicuous leaf in the forest.

It was just a leaf greedily looking up at the bright moon.

But how could the bright moon stay for this leaf? It just sprinkled a piece of clear light and left.

He was still surrounded by stars, still the most dazzling clear light in this world.

And she was just the smallest, withering at any time, a leaf that no one cared about.

In the dark and humid cave, the faces of the maid and Princess Rakshasi were filled with sadness.

But no one would care about these few unknown little demons. The Journey to the West was like a rolling wheel, crushing leaves, crushing all fantasies.