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

#2327 - Chaos in Diling County

Although the Western Paradise's scheme trapped Tang Sanzang and his disciples in Diling County, even Chu Hao was stuck and unable to escape.

But for the Western Paradise, their goal wasn't just to trap Tang Sanzang and the others; they wanted Tang Sanzang and his group to submit to the Western Paradise, becoming true pawns to ensure the overall success of the Journey to the West.

Although Diling County had its rules, with梵音佛唱 (Buddhist chanting) that could slowly brainwash Tang Sanzang and the others, the progress was too slow to meet their needs.

If the Western Paradise were to send personnel, or even if the Tathagata Buddha descended personally, they could achieve their goal, but it would be too obvious and deliberate.

Therefore, they needed to enlist the help of another party, one that appeared to have little connection to the Western Paradise but was completely loyal to them.

"Buddha, in my opinion, sending Ksitigarbha and his followers would be most appropriate."

Guanyin suggested to the Tathagata Buddha. In fact, Ksitigarbha had put forth great effort in the Diling County scheme.

The reason why the people of Diling County couldn't be killed was because their souls were under Ksitigarbha's control.

"Very well, send Ksitigarbha with his people. With Ksitigarbha's abilities, he should be able to contend with Chu Hao and the others, and completely convert Tang Sanzang and his disciples."

Tathagata nodded, agreeing with Guanyin's suggestion.

At the same time that the Tathagata Buddha made his decision, Chu Hao was also in Diling County, beginning his second step of deployment.

Chu Hao's first step was to use Guanyin's message and the pressure from various forces in the Three Realms to force Tathagata and the Western Paradise to take action.

The second step was naturally prepared for the upcoming chaos in Diling County, to ensure the safety of Tang Sanzang and his disciples, and to ensure that all the final benefits were won by himself and the Heavenly Court.

Therefore, this second step of deployment had to focus on the internal affairs of Diling County and Tang Sanzang and his disciples themselves.

Within Diling County, there were restrictions imposed by the rules, so if Chu Hao wanted to contend with the Western Paradise and control the upcoming chaos, he only had one method available.

And Tang Sanzang and his disciples would inevitably become the core of this chaotic storm in Diling County, with everyone's attention focused on them.

Chu Hao went to the county yamen to discuss arrangements with Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

Now that Chu Hao had made a three-day agreement with the old county magistrate, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were being treated relatively well in the county yamen. The old county magistrate was true to his word.

So Tang Sanzang and his disciples were not imprisoned in the dirty and messy jail, but in the guest rooms in the back garden of the county yamen.

"According to my estimation, within two days, forces from all sides will pour into Diling County, including the forces arranged by the Western Paradise.

After these people arrive, their target will definitely be you, so you will be at the most critical link.

You must ensure that the other forces generate conflicts and disputes with the Western Paradise's forces. Only in this situation can we reap the benefits."

Chu Hao said to Tang Sanzang and his disciples. If he couldn't direct the spearhead of all forces towards the Western Paradise, then even Chu Hao would not be able to control the situation in Diling County under the constraints of the rules.

"Immortal Chu Hao, please rest assured. We disciples have traveled west all the way and experienced many storms, so we know what to do."

"Yes, brother, we will definitely cooperate with your plan."

"Don't worry, boss, although our cultivation hasn't recovered, our acting skills are still there."

Tang Sanzang and his disciples replied, guaranteeing their cooperation to Chu Hao.

"Okay."

Chu Hao understood the capabilities of Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

Time passed quickly, and by noon on the second day of Chu Hao's agreement with the old county magistrate, the first batch of outsiders had already poured into Diling County.

These people were all small and medium-sized forces from the Three Realms, but their numbers were large and their members were complex.

Moreover, these small and medium-sized forces in the Three Realms varied greatly in character and conduct, and lacked group cohesion.

Therefore, the influx of demons and monsters from all walks of life could be called a disaster for the people of Diling County.

They killed, set fires, and plundered people's homes, committing all kinds of evil. Fortunately, the people of Diling County were different from ordinary mortals and could not be killed.

In the south of Diling County, after hundreds of demon followers broke in, they started a massacre against the people. The leader of this group of demons was a pig-headed monster.

This pig-headed monster was the leader of a small force. After entering Diling County with his subordinates, he ordered a massacre.

His subordinates, those demon thugs, were all mountain bandit-level figures, and they were naturally very skilled in this kind of business.

Although the people of Diling County could be resurrected infinitely, they had no magic power and were no different from mortals. Naturally, they were no match for such a large number of thugs.

"These demon thugs have seized our houses. Hurry up and report to the authorities."

"They have robbed us of our property. We must ask the government to recover it for us."

"Quickly ask the county magistrate to send constables to encircle and suppress the demon thugs."

When the people encountered this situation, they naturally came to the county yamen one after another, wanting the old county magistrate to make the decision for them.

But this was only the situation in one corner of the south of the city. The number of people pouring in from the small and medium-sized forces reached tens of thousands.

Similar situations were happening almost everywhere in Diling County, and naturally the people came to the county yamen to complain and ask the old county magistrate to make a decision.

Since coming to Diling County, the old county magistrate had not even had a major case because of the special situation in Diling County.

The only case he had dealt with was the case of Tang Sanzang and his disciples, so although he was an old and muddle-headed official, he had no chance to make any unjust or false cases.

Now, looking at the many people outside the county yamen who came to complain, the old county magistrate was overwhelmed.

"What should I do? What should I do?

Why have so many thugs poured into our Diling County? I only have a few hundred constables in my hands. How can I handle it all?"

The old county magistrate looked at the advisors and head constables on the left and right, wanting them to come up with an idea.

However, the advisors and head constables also shook their heads in succession. They only had a small amount of ability, so where would they have a way to deal with the chaos in the entire Diling County?

"County magistrate, according to the current situation, we cannot handle such chaos on our own.

We must ask gods, Buddhas, or immortals to help, otherwise the county yamen will be overturned by the people."

The advisor suggested to the old county magistrate.

"Immortals, where are there any immortals, gods, or Buddhas in our Diling County?"

The old county magistrate shook his head in distress, but then he thought of something!