The Battle in Journey to the West

The Tathagata sent Wukong to preside over the Lapis Lazuli Pure Light Realm, lest minor villains cause trouble, as the Medicine Buddha alone could not cope with them.

Upon arriving in the Lapis Lazuli Pure Light Realm, the Medicine Buddha greeted him, saying, "So it is the Victorious Fighting Buddha who graces us with his presence, my apologies for not having greeted you from afar!"

Wukong sneered and said, "Medicine Buddha, you have quite the gall to kill the Medicine Buddha and seize the Lapis Lazuli World! You may deceive the World Honored One, but you cannot fool me."

The Medicine Buddha’s face turned pale, not having expected the Victorious Fighting Buddha to see through his true identity upon arrival. Nevertheless, he still shook his head and said, "The Victorious Fighting Buddha jests. I am the Medicine Buddha, the whereabouts of the Medicine Buddha are currently unknown, tucked away in hiding. How could one find him? Actually, I would be pleased if he coveted my Lapis Lazuli Pure Light Realm, for then I could capture him entirely and eliminate future troubles."

Wukong was merely trying to scare the Medicine Buddha and could not help but laugh heartily, saying, "Medicine Buddha, you are indeed cautious, which is excellent, to keep the Tathagata from having doubts."

The Medicine Buddha was terrified and stared at him for a long time without speaking.

Wukong then said, "That Daoist Equal to Heaven is merely a part of myself. I am merely pledged to the Buddhist sect now, like you, serving as an undercover agent."

Realization dawned on the Medicine Buddha, who was now sweating profusely, a difficult feat for beings of their cultivation level, who had closed pores and contained their vital essence without letting it escape.

"So you are the Daoist Equal to Heaven. You have frightened me to death! May I know what brings you to the Lapis Lazuli Pure Light Realm this time?" asked the Medicine Buddha.

"The Tathagata heard that your mountain gate was destroyed, so he sent me to preside over and lend a hand, ha ha!" laughed Wukong.

The Medicine Buddha could not help but laugh as well, saying, "The Tathagata is indeed kindhearted! Then you may preside here for a while."