The Tathāgata Must Fail

Chapter 141: Mother and Child River


Sun Wukong found a treasure spot.

"What a magical place!" Immortal Zhenyuan exclaimed.

But then, he shook his head: "Too bad it has an owner."

"Um."

Sun Wukong nodded, looking at the shimmering river below.

The river was crystal clear to the bottom, with willows draping green on both sides, revealing a few thatched cottages.

Sun Wukong knew this river; this was the Mother-Child River, and coming here meant that they had arrived at Daughter Country.

"I've heard of this river. If one drinks its water, regardless of gender, they will conceive and have children within a few days."

"It's a pity it's due to Spiritual Energy," said Immortal Zhenyuan.

Only Immortals could see the rich Spiritual Energy flowing through the river.

This Spiritual Energy was unique, even ordinary Immortals might not detect it, surely a treasure.

However, as per their agreement with the Jade Emperor, they could not interfere with human government affairs.

The Mother-Child River was of great significance to Daughter Country, this location could not be chosen.

"Let's find another one," said Sun Wukong.

He and Immortal Zhenyuan were about to leave when Emperor Donghua blocked their way.

"What is it?"

Sun Wukong looked: "Do you want to go down and see this river?"

Emperor Donghua nodded.

"Then let's take a look."

Sun Wukong said, and the three of them descended together.

"Where does this Spiritual Energy come from?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"I don't know."

Immortal Zhenyuan responded, "I seem to have heard of Immortals searching for its source before, but they made no special discoveries."

Sun Wukong nodded.

At this moment, a boat came from across the river.

"Are the three of you looking to cross the river?"

A voice called out from the boat.

They were all Immortals, upon looking, they could clearly see an old woman.

"Let's go," said Sun Wukong, turning around: "I have a place I want to check out."

"Hold on."

Immortal Zhenyuan stopped him: "It's a rare chance; how about we take the boat for a tour?"

Seeing Emperor Donghua had no objection, Sun Wukong turned into a Taoist.

The old woman brought the boat closer and extended the gangway with her hand.

The three boarded, the old woman pushed off, rowing across to the other side.

"The weather is indeed nice."

As the sunset, Immortal Zhenyuan stood at the bow, enjoying the breeze of the willow.

Emperor Donghua squinted his eyes, looking down at the river's surface.

Sun Wukong also seemed to sense something.

"This Spiritual Energy doesn't come from upstream; it comes from the riverbed," he said.

Emperor Donghua nodded.

This discovery surprised both; though they didn't know the reason, the riverbed of the Mother-Child River was the treasure.

As the water flowed over this spot, the Spiritual Energy from the riverbed would merge with it.

"Emperor, shall we go down and have a look?" Sun Wukong asked Emperor Donghua.

Emperor Donghua stood still.

"Great Saint?" Sun Wukong looked towards Immortal Zhenyuan.

"I'm afraid of getting pregnant," Immortal Zhenyuan openly refused.

Sun Wukong thought about it and gave up the idea.

"There must be a treasure beneath this riverbed," he said: "Would you two help me theorize?"

Both nodded.

The three great Immortals joined forces, their Mana was boundless, and there was nothing in the world that could elude them.

Shortly afterward, the result was out.

Beneath the riverbed of the Mother-Child River, an undiscovered Spirit Vein lay hidden. Unlike common Spirit Veins, this one was concealed very deeply, and with their combined power, they could barely discern the existence of this Spirit Vein but not the specific details.

What's more, the Mother-Child River was just a tiny part of this Spirit Vein exposed to the outside world.

Just the leakage of a single point gave the river such power, and all three were shocked.

"We have found something formidable."

Immortal Zhen Yuan said.

"Mhm."

Sun Wukong nodded.

In an instant, the boat crossed the river, and the old woman tied the mooring rope to the stake by the water.

"I have no money to offer you."

Sun Wukong said, "Since that's the case..."

He stretched out his finger, a strand of Immortal Energy shot towards the old woman, instantly relieving her of all aches and pains.

The old woman was shocked, feeling as if her body had become ten years younger, much nimbler and sprightlier.

This was an Immortal, she quickly knelt down to give thanks.

"Thank you, Immortal!"

Sun Wukong smiled, then turned and said, "Let's go."

"Mhm."

Immortal Zhen Yuan and Emperor Donghua nodded.

By the time the old woman looked up again, she saw Sun Wukong return to his original appearance, and the three transformed into three beams of light flying into the distance.

"Immortal, Wise Monkey..."

She hurriedly kowtowed several times on the ground.

"I speculate."

Sun Wukong flew towards the Daughter Country with Immortal Zhen Yuan and Emperor Donghua: "There might be more than one point of leakage."

After a short while, the trio arrived at a mountain top, stopped in the clouds, and looked down. Resplendent flowers laid like brocade, wild grass spread like a carpet; it was indeed a fine mountain.

"This mountain..."

Immortal Zhen Yuan slightly furrowed his brows: "Why does its aura somewhat resemble that of the river earlier?"

Emperor Donghua nodded.

"This is Mount Jieyang, on the mountain there is a Po'er Cave, and inside the cave, there's the Spring of Abortion."

Sun Wukong peered at Mount Jieyang, a probing gleam flashed in his eyes: "If one drinks the water from the river, just by drinking water from that spring, the effect of the pregnancy will be neutralized."

Immortal Zhen Yuan quickly understood.

"So, you're suggesting they are a matched pair?"

Water that counters each other so well, it was unthinkable they were unrelated.

"Is this also one of the leak points of the Spirit Vein?"

"Definitely."

Sun Wukong nodded.

The three found Po'er Cave and descended, only to be immediately discovered by the women soldiers guarding the entrance.

"Halt, who are you!"

The women soldiers instantly drew their weapons and surrounded them.

To avoid trouble, Sun Wukong exhaled a breath.

"Freeze."

Immediately, the women soldiers could no longer move.

"Let's go inside."

Immortal Zhen Yuan, not surprised in the slightest, took the lead and walked in.

Sun Wukong glanced around at the scenery, not seeing the Daoist Temple recorded in the Heavenly Book.

"It seems that True Monarch Ruyi has yet to come."

He thought, the Po'er Cave is still under control of the Daughter Country.

He followed behind Immortal Zhen Yuan and walked in.

Inside, indeed, there was a well, which the three of them began to study.

"How about it? Can you find a connection?"

After a long while, Sun Wukong asked.

Immortal Zhen Yuan and Emperor Donghua both shook their heads; the Spring of Abortion and the river must be connected, yet it was imperceptible.

"Indeed, it's well hidden."

Sun Wukong declared.

"Even we can't grasp it; the depth of the Spirit Vein is unimaginable."

Immortal Zhen Yuan said, "If we can figure out the course of this Spirit Vein, perhaps we could find a place to establish an Immortal Country."

A thought struck Sun Wukong, and he recited a spell.

Underground, the Mountain God old lady was angrily pinching the Mountain God's ear.

"I've already finished the forecast, what are you still holding this musical note for?"

"There's someone singing, old wife, don't pinch, it's not my fault."

The Mountain God pleaded bitterly, "The song is just too good..."

Suddenly, he leaped up, shivering all over.

"Let go, let go, old wife!"

The Mountain God yelled in panic as if his rear was on fire: "The Great Saint is here, he's calling for me, let go quickly!"

As soon as the old lady let go, the Mountain God immediately turned into smoke and disappeared.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.


Use arrow keys (or A / D) to PREV/NEXT chapter