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

#2206 - Sentenced to 100 days in prison

In the Lingxiao Palace of the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court gods held a public trial for figures like Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin.

The Jade Emperor began announcing the crimes of Buddha Tathagata and others from the Western Paradise.

"Buddha Tathagata, Guanyin, and the entire Western Paradise group, broke into the Prison God Hall to raid the prison, causing casualties among the Prison God Hall personnel and the escape of a large number of demons.

Such a crime, what do you all think should be done?"

Hearing the Jade Emperor announce the crimes, Buddha Tathagata couldn't help but lower his head. With his status, he was now receiving such a trial here, and his lungs were about to explode with anger.

Guanyin and the others all had unsightly expressions. This time, the Western Paradise had lost a lot of face.

The Heavenly Court gods began to express their opinions, with some mocking Buddha Tathagata and the Western Paradise group.

"Your Majesty, this crime is too great. According to the rules of the Heavenly Law, they should be executed."

"Such a great crime should at least be a sentence of eternal imprisonment."

"Buddha Tathagata and the Western Paradise group knowingly violated the law and should be punished even more severely."

Hearing the Heavenly Court gods say this, the Jade Emperor almost couldn't help but laugh, then looked at Buddha Tathagata.

In reality, it was impossible for the Jade Emperor to really kill Buddha Tathagata, nor was it possible to imprison him eternally.

After all, Tathagata had a special status, and even a heavy punishment was not feasible. Once Buddha Tathagata was completely angered, the Heavenly Court might not be able to keep him, given his strength.

Moreover, the Heavenly Court could not really start a war with the Western Paradise, which the Jade Emperor was very clear about.

Of course, Tathagata also had concerns, which was why he followed the Jade Emperor to the Heavenly Court, wanting to resolve the matter as much as possible and prevent the Western Paradise from suffering disaster.

"Jade Emperor, we were only careless for a moment. Even if we are guilty, we should still be able to receive a lenient punishment, right?"

"How about this, Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin will be imprisoned in the Heavenly Court for a hundred days, restricting their freedom within those hundred days."

The Jade Emperor announced the verdict.

Such a verdict was within the acceptable range for Tathagata and the others, so as not to push them to desperate measures.

"That's too light."

"Yes, it will cause gossip in the Three Realms."

"Our Heavenly Court should enforce the law strictly."

The Heavenly Court gods said one after another, expressing their dissatisfaction with the Jade Emperor's light punishment.

"Buddha Tathagata is, after all, the master of the Western Paradise, and some face should be given. Everyone, please say no more."

The Jade Emperor also pretended to be embarrassed and suppressed the opinions of the Heavenly Court gods.

Of course, the Jade Emperor did not forget to warn Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin.

"Imprisonment for a hundred days is already the biggest concession made in consideration of the relationship between the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise.

During these hundred days, you must not violate any Heavenly Laws again, otherwise, you will only be severely punished."

After the Jade Emperor announced the verdict, he ordered the Heavenly Generals to confine Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin to a vacant palace in the Heavenly Court.

Such imprisonment did not involve sending too many guards. If Tathagata and Guanyin wanted to escape, it would naturally be very easy.

In fact, if Buddha Tathagata wanted to escape, even if the Heavenly Court sent more people, they probably wouldn't be able to guard him.

But they couldn't run. The Jade Emperor had already given them such a light sentence. If they were to commit the crime of jailbreak and escape, it would be deliberately creating conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise.

"Buddha, are we just going to be imprisoned for a hundred days like this?"

Guanyin and the others asked Buddha Tathagata.

"What else can we do? It's all because you didn't handle things well and fell for that Chu Hao's trick."

The anger in Tathagata's heart was vented, and he scolded Guanyin and the others.

Guanyin and the others could only shut up, letting Tathagata vent his anger. In fact, they also felt very wronged.

This was all decided by Tathagata, and they were just acting according to the arrangements.

Although there were only a few dozen people like Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin, they were all key personnel and combat backbones of the Western Paradise.

Imprisoning them in the Heavenly Court was equivalent to restricting half of the core combat power of the Western Paradise, especially the top powerhouse, Buddha Tathagata.

In a desert in Xiniu Hezhou, there was a Demon Clan base.

After the Demon Clan was defeated by the Western Paradise, to avoid them, Maitreya Buddha led the main force of the Demon Clan to hide here.

"The Western Paradise actually destroyed our main base. We must take revenge."

"Damn Western Paradise, relying on the power of Buddha Tathagata, they launched a ruthless attack on us."

"If we don't avenge this, we, the Demon Clan, swear we will not be human!"

The demon kings and demon generals of the Demon Clan were all saying, each one appearing full of hatred for the Western Paradise.

"Buddha Tathagata is really too strong. With him around, we really can't get any advantage over the Western Paradise."

Maitreya Buddha naturally wanted to take revenge, but he was also aware of the situation.

In the previous battle, even with the help of formations and magical treasures, he was not a match for Buddha Tathagata. With Buddha Tathagata around, the Demon Clan was at a disadvantage.

"Then what should we do?"

"Could it be that we won't avenge this?"

"How can we swallow this anger?"

The Demon Clan members shook their heads and sighed, but they were helpless against Buddha Tathagata.

Just then, someone rushed in from outside to report to Maitreya Buddha.

"Prison God Chu Hao is here."

Maitreya Buddha was not a fool. Regarding the previous great battle, he also had some judgment.

The last time Chu Hao came to them to talk about the Tang Monk, it was precisely because of the arrival of Tang Monk that the Western Paradise launched a large-scale attack on the Demon Clan.

Moreover, in the end, Tang Monk ran away on his own. The Demon Clan didn't gain any benefits, but instead suffered losses in the great battle.

"What is Chu Hao doing here again?"

Maitreya Buddha had learned from his mistakes. With Chu Hao's arrival, he had to deal with him carefully, lest he be fooled by Chu Hao again.

"Prison God has come to our Demon Clan. I wonder what matters he has."

Seeing Chu Hao walk in, Maitreya Buddha stood up and pretended to greet him politely.

"I heard that you suffered a lot of losses in the battle with the Western Paradise. I came here specifically to see if there is anything you need help with?"

Chu Hao naturally saw the thoughts in Maitreya Buddha's eyes from between his eyebrows and smiled as he answered Maitreya Buddha.

"Alas, our Demon Clan is no match for the Western Paradise, and Tang Monk has also disappeared. I am really ashamed."

Maitreya Buddha said, looking at Chu Hao, pretending to sigh and shake his head helplessly.

"The matter of Tang Monk was indeed my inadequate consideration. I shouldn't have let the Demon Clan participate in this matter. After all, the strength of the Western Paradise is too strong, and your Demon Clan is not a match."

Chu Hao appeared with a guilty expression, saying somewhat apologetically to Maitreya Buddha.

However, in Chu Hao's case, this was not an apology, but a hidden mockery, mocking the Demon Clan for not being a match for the Western Paradise and being defeated by the Western Paradise in a miserable retreat.