Journey to the West: Liu Bei Reborn as Tang Sanzang

Name: Journey to the West: Liu Bei Reborn as Tang Sanzang
Author: Pineapples Everywhere

西游：刘备魂穿唐三藏

by Pineapples Everywhere (满地是菠萝)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 968k Words
Genre: Eastern Fantasy
Subgenre: Eastern Cultivation
Updated: 21h ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Liu Bei, Xuanzang, dual male leads, debating the Dao, ensemble cast, subduing demons.]

The soul of Emperor Zhaolie has forced its way into my body.

With no other choice, we set off west to fetch the scriptures, two souls sharing one body.

I uphold the Buddhist precepts, show compassion, and save all living beings.

He follows the benevolent path of a king, helping those in danger and punishing the wicked.

The demon kings became my disciples, and his brothers too.

Without a tightening headband to restrain them, they were still every bit as devoted.

At Lion Camel Ridge, a living hell where the Lion, Elephant, and Roc had devoured countless people, he wanted to slay the three fiends, but the Buddhas forcibly stopped him in the name of compassion;

At the foot of the Buddha in the Hall of the Spirit Mountain, one of his disciples openly demanded a bribe. He lashed two monks in anger, only to be condemned to death for disrespecting the immortals and Buddhas.

The Buddha said he was my heart demon. If I slew the heart demon, I could attain Buddhahood on the spot.

But looking at the immortals and Buddhas filling the sky, unmoved by any of it, I could only feel that the Buddha was no longer the Buddha.

I begged the Buddha, offering to die in his place.

But in the name of saving me, the Buddha struck him with a single palm and scattered his soul into nothingness.

At that moment, the Stone Monkey’s eyes reddened, the Celestial Wolf clenched his teeth until they broke, the White Dragon shattered his armor, the Black Bear tore his kasaya to shreds, the Sand Monk gripped his staff until it burned, the Pig Demon crushed his rake in his fists, the Bull Demon roared until his lungs burst, and Six-Eared wept himself blind…

Perhaps they thought I would still plead with them to show compassion and let go, as I had before.

But I laid down my Buddhist staff, picked up a pair of swords, and told them:

“Your master will go with you all!”

And so I, who had once devoted myself to the Buddha, finally became the one who turned to the demonic path with a single thought.

Other names

Liu Bei: The Monkey Is My Brother, So Why Should He Wear a Headband?刘备：猴子我兄弟，戴个屁的紧箍Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

443Chapters

39.2kReads · 30 days

805.2kReads · all time

4.6kShelf adds, last 14 days

9.5Score

13 ch/weekPace

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While it may seem like a sudden inspiration, the plot actually flows seamlessly, subtly incorporating many philosophical and Buddhist principles. The monk Xuanzang was not beyond redemption, and as for the Imperial Uncle, needless to say, Pineapple's portrayals of him have never been subpar. 🍉
393 likes7mo ago
Please, Tomato, give Pineapple some traffic! This book is actually quite good, just bragging a little! Anyone who likes Imperial Uncle and Journey to the West can buy it. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but don't worry, it will definitely have a great ending.
368 likes6mo ago
Excellent! Liu Bei's benevolence in Journey to the West, especially towards Monkey King and Pigsy, is a game-changer. His willingness to kill when necessary and release when appropriate, along with his occasional jabs at the stubborn Xuanzang, makes for a very satisfying read.
179 likes7mo ago
That's great! I've been wanting to see Liu Bei and Sun Wukong for so long, and I can't believe my dream has actually come true. I hope there won't be any plot points where Liu Bei/Tang Sanzang has an affair with the Queen of the Women's Kingdom; I'm already scared of all the Journey to the West stories. Perhaps my expectations were too high, leading to my current disappointment.
88 likes7mo ago
It's a great read, featuring two male leads. Tang Sanzang progresses alongside Liu Bei, while Liu Bei's personality is distinct, and he's also thoughtful and has his own ideas. This veteran author seems to be living in his comfort zone when writing about Liu Bei 😂 What really impressed me was that it's not a mindless, flat, plot-less wish-fulfillment story, nor does it rely on conspiracy theories…
72 likes6mo ago
Next, I will use the most straightforward, direct, no-nonsense, truthful, blunt, hurtful, hardcore, decisive, concise, to the point, merciless, incisive, direct, straightforward, unpretentious, tackling the pain points, merciless, blunt, direct, and unambiguous approach.
65 likes3mo ago
The dual male protagonists Liu Bei and Tang Sanzang don't feel out of place at all; on the contrary, they complement each other and grow together. Moreover, the book contains philosophical insights, making it a truly delightful gem among Journey to the West fanfiction. 💕
60 likes3mo ago
The writing and plot are both excellent. Most importantly, the values presented are very positive. Firstly, female readers of male-oriented novels often have to endure vulgar jokes, tired tropes, and sometimes "sharp" commentary on gender relations from a contemporary perspective. This author handles many potentially controversial plot points very well, offering their own explanations.
51 likes1mo ago
The synopsis sounds promising, and the first ten chapters are very well-written, with well-developed and vivid characters. Pineapple author, please update soon!
46 likes7mo ago
Among the many derivative works of Tomato Novels, "Liu Bei's Soul Transmigrates into Tang Sanzang" by Man Di Shi Pineapple is definitely a refreshing masterpiece. As a long-time reader who has read the author's first three works, I can confidently say that this is not only a wildly imaginative Journey to the West fanfiction, but also a sincere work that continues the author's consistent…
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