The Tathāgata Must Fail

Chapter 13: Ten Thousand Years Angelica (Second Update)


The giant turtle sailed in the ocean.

"Both goddesses require Angelica, how odd..."

It muttered while leading Sun Wukong to a mountain.

"Heavenly God, Fang Mountain referred to this place."

The giant turtle said.

Sun Wukong nodded: "Wait for me here."

He left the giant turtle and embarked on the mountain alone.

Fang Mountain was already waiting there.

"Did you find the Angelica?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"I found it, but..."

Fang Mountain showed a troubled expression.

"But what?"

Sun Wukong inquired.

"The Immortal will see for himself."

Fang Mountain led Sun Wukong to the local Mountain God, where he saw the Angelica in his hands.

The thousand-year-old Angelica had turned into a spirit.

It shivered in the hands of the Mountain God, as if foreseeing its own fate, tears and snot covering its face.

"In this world, only this thousand-year-old Angelica is left."

Fang Mountain said.

Sun Wukong was startled, then frowned: "Is that true?"

"It is true."

Fang Mountain nodded: "I asked all around to the Mountain Gods, and only this one remains."

Sun Wukong fell into contemplation; thinking that the Mountain Gods of Huashan and Tai Mountain must be aware of this.

He looked at the trembling Angelica in front of him and asked: "Are you very scared?"

"The Angelica of Huashan and Tai Mountain have been completely plucked by the two goddesses."

The local Mountain God replied: "It naturally would be frightened."

Sun Wukong slightly frowned: "What do they need the Angelica for?"

"It is said to be used as a medicinal primer."

The Mountain God answered: "For the Blood Elixir Immortal Medicine, the goddesses consumed large quantities of Angelica and red dates."

"Immortal."

Fang Mountain bowed to Sun Wukong and said: "Both goddesses require Angelica, but there is only one thousand-year-old Angelica. What should be done?"

"I have a method."

Sun Wukong grabbed the Angelica and said: "You two leave for a moment."

Fang Mountain and the Mountain God accordingly stepped back and left.

Once they had left, Sun Wukong soothingly touched the Angelica spirit: "Don't worry, just give me two of your roots."

The Angelica looked at him tearfully, and noticing his gentle gaze, gradually calmed down.

It tore off two of its roots and handed them to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong took the roots and placed the Angelica spirit on the ground.

Once back on the ground, the Angelica spirit was surprised and looked up at Sun Wukong.

It bowed several times to Sun Wukong, then burrowed into the ground and disappeared.

Sun Wukong watched it leave, then bit his fingertip and dripped two drops of blood on the roots.

Instantly, the two roots began to enlarge and lengthened, turning into two Angelica plants rich in Spiritual Energy.

"It seems about right."

Sun Wukong felt it, deeming the level of Spiritual Energy appropriate.

His blood, being a Heaven and Earth Treasure, surpassed even a thousand-year absorption of the Sun and Moon Essence by the Angelica.

After obtaining two Angelica plants, Sun Wukong and Fang Mountain reunited and returned to Huashan.

"You actually brought it."

The Huashan Mountain God joyfully received the Angelica, looked at it from all sides, and eagerly took a bite: "Hmm..."

She nodded: "Yes, this is the thousand-year-old Angelica!"

Huashan could feel her vital energy rapidly returning.

With this Angelica, she could produce more Blood Pill Immortal Medicine.

Fang Mountain bowed and said: "Goddess, you must not forget what you promised us."

"I know, you go back first."

Huashan nodded, saying: "I will give you a response tomorrow."

Sun Wukong slightly frowned, disliking delays.

But with the Tai Mountain matter still unresolved, he did not press Huashan.

Fang Mountain and he subsequently went to Tai Mountain.

"Giggle giggle, I'm sure to win this time."

Tai Mountain, the female Mountain God eagerly took the Angelica and exclaimed, "With this ten thousand year Angelica, it's acceptable for both mountains to merge under my rule, isn't it?"

Fang Mountain couldn't help but glance at Sun Wukong.

Something seemed amiss.

Sun Wukong remained expressionless.

"Take it and make soup for me."

Tai Mountain turned and handed the Angelica to a disciple, then said to the two visitors, "You both should return first and come again tomorrow."

She, just like Fang Mountain, sent Sun Wukong and his companion away.

The night passed without incident, until the next day.

This time, Sun Wukong and his companion arrived at Tai Mountain first, only to see the peak crowded with people seeking medicines, the disciples busily distributing Immortal Elixirs everywhere.

"Where is Her Majesty?"

Fang Mountain inquired.

"Her Majesty has gone to Fang Mountain."

The disciple replied, "The two majesties are comparing the Blood Elixir Immortal Medicine, and Her Majesty is confident of victory, so she took the initiative to go."

Sun Wukong and Fang Mountain exchanged glances, then immediately rushed to Fang Mountain.

Fang Mountain also had many seekers of medicine gathered.

In the courtyard behind the Mountain God Temple, the two Mountain Gods were arguing.

"I ate the ten thousand year Angelica, surely my Blood Pills are more!"

"Nonsense, that ten thousand year Angelica was clearly eaten by me, how could you possibly bleed more than me!"

"Your Angelica must be fake!"

"Yours is the fake one!"

The two Mountain Gods confronted each other fiercely; it seemed like sparks were flying, and the disciples standing by were unable to interject.

Sun Wukong and Fang Mountain walked in, and the two Mountain Gods immediately noticed.

"Where did her Angelica come from!"

Both turned their gaze toward Sun Wukong.

"It was given by me."

Sun Wukong stated calmly, "The Angelica for both of you was given by me."

"Impossible, there is only one ten thousand year Angelica in this world!"

Both were furious.

The two sisters exchanged glances, both feeling unlucky.

They gradually calmed down and said, "This time doesn't count, let's compete again when next month comes!"

"Fine by me, I'm not scared of you."

Fang Mountain sneered, "I won't see you off."

Tai Mountain turned to leave.

Sun Wukong spoke up, "What about the agreement you made?"

"Impossible."

They both answered immediately.

Sun Wukong's expression grew slightly cold, "How can you go back on a promise?"

"I will not be subordinate to her; if the mountains are to merge, I must be the chief god!"

Fang Mountain stated coldly.

"I feel the same."

Tai Mountain nodded.

Unwilling to be at a disadvantage, the two firmly opposed the merger.

But Sun Wukong would no longer tolerate their whims.

"I don't have time to continue this stalemate."

He stretched out his hand, which glimmered with golden light, "If you have disputes, you can resolve them after the merger of the mountains."

Tai Mountain and Fang Mountain sensed danger, greatly alarmed, about to scatter in all directions, when suddenly the winds and clouds reversed direction, swirling intensely towards Sun Wukong's hand.

In no time, the entire courtyard was compressed to the size of a pebble, held in Sun Wukong's palm.

Except for Fang Mountain, both female Mountain Gods and the disciples were confined within the courtyard.

Fang Mountain was greatly shocked.

Tai Mountain and Fang Mountain's complexions turned pale, never having imagined Sun Wukong possessed such Divine Skills.

"You can still change your minds now."

Sun Wukong, looking at the two female Mountain Gods in his palm, stated, "If you don't agree, I'll have to force the merger of the mountains. Whether you believe it or not, it's up to you."

Tai Mountain and Fang Mountain's faces turned ashen.

"We believe."

"We believe."

Both bowed down in the courtyard, "Please, immortal, let us out."

The two female Mountain Gods had no choice but to concede, though their voices still carried resentment.

Sun Wukong was not afraid of their resentment; with the absolute power disparity, as long as they cooperated with him, he did not mind their personal grievances.

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