The Battle in Journey to the West
The Buddha said all beings are equal, so why then does he sit high on the peak of Mount Meru, issuing commands and directions? Tathagata, you owe me five hundred years! A Monkey King who could recall past and present lives, this time, could he leap out of Tathagata's palm? … [Guaranteed three updates every day, never to fall behind, or may I chop off my own hand.]
Chapter 219: The End of Luck, Kongming Passes Away
But it was said that Flying Liann had escaped from the Daoist Equal to Heaven's grasp, yet he was not without serious injuries, and he couldn't help but harbor resentment in his heart.
Flying Liann felt his luck was poor, having continuously faced misfortune. He had suffered losses within Shennong's Secret Realm and further losses upon leaving it. Zhuge Liang wanted to burn Sima Yi alive, but Sima Yi was shielded by the Emperor's destiny of the Human Path and thus his survival was to be expected. Flying Liann believed his actions were in accordance with the Heavenly Dao, especially with the destiny of the Human Path from Shennong also on him.