I became the Demon Emperor in Journey to the West

Chapter 114 Sworn Worship

"Master." As soon as he saw Tang Seng, Zhu Bajie cried and roared. He rushed over and touched and pinched Tang Seng, and asked: "Master, are you a real person or a soul?"

"Whatever Bajie said, my teacher is of course a real person." Tang Seng said with a smile.

"Master, if you were a real person, where did the head buried in the grave come from? Even the eldest brother's sharp eyes were concealed." Zhu Bajie said still with a doubtful look on his face.

"Isn't this simple?" Zhang Yuan, who was standing nearby, interjected, "The Leopard Demon King first found an object and transformed it into a fake head of Elder Tang, and then took a few drops of blood from Elder Tang and smeared it on it, even if Sun Xingzhe Even with his fiery eyes, he can’t tell the truth from the lies.”

"Wukong, fortunately there is donor Zhang Yuan present, otherwise, my master would have been cooked by that old monster by now." Tang Monk said.

"Seriously?" Sun Wukong was shocked when he heard this.

"When did my master lie to you? The monster caught him and returned to the cave. He asked the little monsters to wash the pot and light a fire. Then he put the master in the pot and steamed it to eat. Fortunately, the donor Zhang Yuan found an excuse. The old monster then tied Weishi to a tree. Donor Zhang Yuan saw an opportunity, killed the four little monsters who were guarding Weishi, and escaped through the back door with Weishi."

Sun Wukong looked at Zhang Yuan and asked, "Who is he?"

Zhang Yuan did not answer Sun Wukong's words. Instead, he looked at Monk Tang, smiled slightly, and said, "Elder Tang, why don't you tell me how you escaped when you were in the Lion Camel Cave?"

"Lion camel cave?" Tang Monk thought for a moment, then sighed and said: "At that time, Wukong killed the green-haired lion monster in the lion camel cave, and then chased the yellow-tusked old elephant out of the cave. The three of them were hiding in the dark. The rat demon wanted to take the opportunity to eat me and escape. At the critical moment, a demon that looked like a dragon, lion, and bird killed three rat demons and saved me."

After hearing what Tang Monk said, Sun Wukong was shocked and broke into a cold sweat.

At that time, I just wanted to kill the old yellow-tusked elephant as soon as possible. I didn't expect that there were several rat demons hiding in the cave, and the master almost lost his life. He was really careless.

"Sun Xingzhe, together with Elder Zhu and Elder Sha, you protected Elder Tang from going to the West to retrieve the scriptures. If I hadn't rescued him twice, Elder Tang would have returned to the West and the scriptures would definitely not have been obtained," Zhang Yuan said.

"So, the dragon, lion, and bird that saved the master in the lion camel cave were also you? Are you a human, a demon, or a god? Why can't I sense your breath or see who you are?" Sun Wukong asked.

Zhang Yuan is protected by the magic circle formed by the chaotic black and yellow energy in the Wanling Magic Realm, so Sun Wukong naturally cannot see his true body.

"Sun Xingzhe, you just need to know that I saved Elder Tang twice. It doesn't matter whether I am a human, a demon or a god. Just like the three elders, I used the identity of a demon to protect Elder Tang from studying in the West. Now it has been said I don’t know whether you are demons, gods or Buddhas,” Zhang Yuan said.

"Brother Monkey, what Zhang Yuan said makes sense. You are just a stone monkey demon who has made trouble in heaven and done countless evil things. Although I used to be the canopy marshal of heaven, but later I became a pig demon. As for Junior Brother Sha, it is inappropriate After rolling up the curtain, he became a water monster in the Tongtian River. Junior Brother Sha and I also committed many murders and cannibalism. Later, we were enlightened by the Bodhisattva and walked on the right path, protecting the master and going to the West to obtain scriptures. Now I really can’t say It’s clear whether he is a demon, a god or a Buddha.”

"I didn't expect that you idiot could realize some truths." Sun Wukong heard this and praised. However, he still had many questions in his heart. He looked at Zhang Yuan and asked: "Let me ask you something, why do you always follow us? Do you mean it? Will you protect Master and go to the West to obtain scriptures with us?"

"Haha." Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Sun Xingzhe, protecting Elder Tang from the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures is an important task entrusted to you by Guanshiyin Bodhisattva of the South China Sea. I have not been enlightened by the Bodhisattva, so how can I be qualified to protect Elder Tang from the Western Heaven to obtain Buddhist scriptures? I am just He is an idle man who walks around the world as he pleases. When he has time, he kills a few evil monsters and eliminates a few fierce demons, and takes care of the injustices in the world. That's all."

"Your words really make me envious. Since I followed the master, I have never been able to live these carefree days again." Sun Wukong said.

"Elder Tang, we are not far from Lingshan Mountain. There will be many hardships ahead. Please take care of yourself. I'm leaving." After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he saluted Tang Monk in the manner of a human monk and prepared to leave.

"Wait slowly." Sun Wukong suddenly said.

Zhang Yuan looked at Sun Wukong and asked, "What else can Sun Walker say?"

"My old grandson is most afraid of owing favors. You saved my master in danger twice, so you must be rewarded, otherwise you will feel uneasy." Sun Wukong said.

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "Sun Xingzhe is serious. I saved Elder Tang, but I just followed the trend and asked for nothing in return. Besides, I have always been lazy. You gave me a lot of things, and I didn't bother to carry them with me." .”

"I am a poor man. Even if I want to give you something, I am unable to do so. I have an idea. I wonder if you are willing?" Sun Wukong said. "Sun Xingzhe, come and listen."

"I would like to sworn brothers with you. If you become my brother, it is the right thing to do to save my master. In this way, I will feel at ease." Sun Wukong said with sincerity.

Zhang Yuan was delighted.

If you can become sworn brothers with Sun Wukong, it will be equivalent to establishing a solid relationship with him, which will definitely be beneficial to your future work.

However, Zhang Yuan still deliberately acted like he was thinking.

Sun Wukong looked at him eagerly, fearing that he would refuse.

"Oh, Donor Zhang Yuan, don't think too much about it. Although Brother Monkey is a bit rough-tempered, he still has justice and loyalty. If you become a sworn brother with him, he will sacrifice his life to help you if you encounter difficulties in the future. Hurry up. Just agree to him!" Zhu Bajie urged.

"Donor, since Wukong has this intention, you should agree to him! In this way, I will feel at ease. Otherwise, I really don't know how to repay the two life-saving graces." Tang Seng said.

"Okay!" Zhang Yuan seemed to have finally made up his mind.

"Great."

Hearing Zhang Yuan's promise, Sun Wukong quickly waved his hand and transformed three pillars of incense. Then he twisted the formula and cast a spell to create a ball of fire. He lit the incense and inserted it into a pile of soil. He knelt down first.

Zhang Yuan knelt down next to Sun Wukong.

"I, Sun Wukong, and Zhang Yuan are sworn brothers today. We must share life and death, share weal and woe, and never betray."

"I, Zhang Yuan, have sworn sworn brothers with Sun Wukong today. We must share life and death, share weal and woe, and never betray."

After the two took their oath, they kowtowed three times together.

After standing up, Zhang Yuan looked at Sun Wukong and shouted: "Brother."

Sun Wukong looked at Zhang Yuan and shouted: "Brother."

"Haha, great, Zhang Yuan, since you call me Brother Monkey, please call me brother quickly." Zhu Bajie said.

Zhang Yuan saluted Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng each, and shouted: "Brother Bajie, brother Sha Seng."

"Okay, okay." Zhu Bajie laughed and said, "My old pig took advantage of Brother Monkey today and picked up a good brother for nothing."

"I also took advantage of my senior brother and picked up a good younger brother." Sha Seng continued.

"Elder Tang, three brothers, I still have some things to do, so I will take my leave."

After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he saluted everyone and headed east.

(End of this chapter)