Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The border of the Nine Provinces, Zhu Province.

As the base of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist school in the Nine Provinces, Zhuzhou at this time not only has a large number of Daoist pavilions and terraces, but also Buddhist pagodas and even various buildings of the demon race, all of which are being repaired and completed in large areas.

The Eastern Heavenly Daoist School had long prepared encampments for its allies, ensuring that both Buddhist monks and demon soldiers would have a place in Zhuzhou.

At this moment, in the main hall on Mount Jiutou, Daoist Yueheng, Daoist Dejing, Daoist Miaoyan, and Daoist Chixiao were having a secret conversation with Arhat Jianglong.

"Fellow Daoist Jianglong, you say there are traces of that Heavenly Demon in the Nine Provinces Realm?"

“Indeed, if it weren’t for that Buddha’s intervention, Tianpeng would have been imprisoned by this humble monk long ago.”

"In that case, we need to make more preparations."

As Yue Heng Daojun spoke, he looked at Miao Yan Daojun: "That Heavenly Demon, since he dares to interfere in the calamity of my Xuanmen, must have made preparations."

"With our current strength, we can only manage to fight Qian Tian and the others to a draw. But if that Heavenly Demon intervenes in the shadows, then we'll have to be on guard at all times."

"How about we have Juehua invite the Golden Mother Goddess?"

After a moment's thought, Daoist Miaoyan nodded and said, "It is certainly feasible to have Junior Sister Juehua invite the Golden Mother Yuanjun."

"But it might not be enough for the Golden Mother to take action alone."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Dejing asked, "Fellow Daoist Jianglong, if we were to stop Tianpeng and Zhenxiao for you first, how many men would you need to subdue that Heavenly Demon?"

Without hesitation, the Arhat Subduing Dragon said, "At least we need to invite the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva of the Golden Zen Temple, plus one Arhat from my Heavenly Dragon Temple. Two upholders of the Way and two who have entered the Way, only then can we be confident of defeating him."

Hearing the words of the Arhat Subduing Dragon, Daoist Yueheng, Daoist Miaoyan, and Daoist Dejing all looked somewhat solemn.

The term "Dragon-Subduing Arhat" refers to repelling, not suppressing or killing.

A celestial demon at the Dao-holding realm requires the combined efforts of two Arhats and two Bodhisattvas from Buddhism to contend with; this Zizai Xuanjun truly deserves the title of "enemy of Buddhism."

But right now, there doesn't seem to be a better solution.

Daoist Dejing looked at Daoist Yueheng and Daoist Miaoyan: "In that case, let's find a way to stop Tianpeng and Zhenxiao first, so that Fellow Daoist Jianglong and the others can concentrate on dealing with that Heavenly Demon, shall we?"

Daoist Miaoyan nodded: "In that case, I will send Junior Sister Juehua to the Demon Emperor's Palace again to see if she can invite two fellow Daoists to stop Tianpeng."

After discussing the matter, the Dao Lords quickly made a decision. After the messages were sent back to the Eastern Heaven Daoist Clan, Dao Lord Jingxuan and Dao Lord Juehua went to the Golden Zen Temple in the Southern Region and the Demon Emperor's Palace in the Northern Region to request reinforcements.

The Three Realms and the Southern Continent.

Although both are Buddhist holy sites, Jinchan Temple and Tianlong Temple are still different.

Tenryu-ji Temple is grand, majestic, and solemn, possessing both magnificence and awe.

Jinchan Temple, amidst its magnificent and towering halls and pavilions, exudes a sense of both splendor and tranquility.

Both being Buddhist pure lands, Jinchan Temple is a place of crystal-clear light, where the Buddha's light shines everywhere, precious trees provide shade, and temples are scattered all over the land. Buddhist monks preach and expound the Dharma, spreading the teachings in all directions. As a result, there are hundreds of millions of believers, and incense burns day and night to worship the three crystal-clear Buddhist bodhisattvas.

Jingxuan Daojun came here specifically to see the abbot of Jinchan Temple, the Great Bodhisattva Namo Moke Xiaoye Jishi Jinchan, who had reached the Dao realm.

After being led into Jinchan Temple and entering the pure land of Buddhism, Daoist Jingxuan saw the true form of the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva on that golden lotus throne.

This great Bodhisattva wore a plain lotus crown and a robe adorned with countless treasures. He held a jade tree and a golden alms bowl in one hand and made the mudra of salvation in the other. With a kind and compassionate expression, he was filled with pity for all humanity. Behind his head, three layers of light emanated countless Buddhist teachings, and above his head, auspicious clouds floated and swayed, adorned with golden bells and precious trees. He was truly the Lord of Lapis Lazuli who saves all beings in the three realms, the Venerable One of Pure Jade and White Flowers who saves the world.

"This humble Taoist has seen the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva who eliminates karma and saves the world."

Upon meeting the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva, Daoist Jingxuan first paid her respects before leisurely saying, "This humble Daoist has been ordered by Senior Brother Dejing to invite the Bodhisattva to descend from the mountain and subdue the demon."

On the golden lotus throne, the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva slowly raised her eyes: "The specific details have already been explained to me by the Dragon Subduer."

"It is my duty to deal with the enemies of Buddhism."

"Please convey to Daoist Dejing that my actions this time are for no other reason than to eliminate the enemies of Buddhism. I hope that the Eastern Heaven Daoist community can provide assistance."

Jingxuan Daojun nodded: "I will tell Senior Brother Dejing everything the Bodhisattva wishes to. On behalf of the Eastern Heaven Daoist family, I thank the Bodhisattva."

Meanwhile, in the northern continent.

In the realm of demons and spirits within the vast Three Realms, in the majestic Demon Emperor's Palace that covers the entire Northern Continent and stretches across mountains and rivers, a distinguished guest was welcomed.

The Chenming Juehua Daojun of the Qinghua Dao Sect of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School.

With this Yuanjun, a being at the Dao Realm, personally arriving, the Demon Emperor Palace naturally treated him with great ceremony.

The Five Elements Great Sage personally came out to greet him and welcomed Daoist Juehua into the hall.

A cloud-patterned bed and jade curtains hang with pure air, while golden orchid and bronze cups gleam with clear light.

Although the layout of the Demon Emperor's Palace contains various instruments and treasures unique to the demon race, it also reveals characteristics that are extremely similar to those of the immortals and gods.

Whether it's the screens and cloud-like curtains, the painted fans and walls, or the vermilion railings and golden pillars, the jade-green floating platform, everything exudes a grand and majestic aura.

Several cloud beds rose up, and Daoist Juehua glanced at the immortal fruits, divine pills, and fine wines laid out on the gold-inlaid jade table in front of him, and couldn't help but say, "I am deeply humbled by the Great Sage's warm hospitality for my hasty visit."

The Five Elements Great Sage laughed heartily and said, "Fellow Daoist Juehua, you are too kind. We are all beings of the Mountain and River Realm. Let's put aside past grievances for now. In the Three Realms today, we should always support each other." "If the Eastern Heaven Daoist Clan needs our help in any way, please just say so."

Daoist Juehua remained calm and slowly said, "In that case, this humble Daoist will not stand on ceremony."

"I have come here today with the intention of asking the Demon Emperor Palace to intervene and stop the two of them for us."

The Five Elements Great Sage remained unmoved: "Who?"

A glint flashed in Juehua Daojun's eyes as he looked directly at the Five Elements Great Saints: "Great Wilderness Realm, Golden-Winged Heavenly Roc Great Saint, Calamity Fire Poison Owl Great Saint."

Tianpeng! Zhenxiao!
They're all demons!

The Five Elements Great Sage remained silent for a long while after hearing this before saying, "The Heavenly Roc and the Poisonous Owl are both beings of my demon race."

Daoist Juehua said softly, "The Heavenly Venerable Mingyang said that if the Five Elements Great Sages are willing to take action this time, the positions of Tianpeng and Zhenxiao will belong to the Demon Emperor Palace in the future."

The status of Tianpeng and Zhenxiao!

Those are a Pure Yang Master who upholds the Dao and a Pure Yang Master who has entered the Dao!
Currently, the entire Demon Emperor Palace only has four Pure Yang beings. That old tortoise is still buried in the North Sea and doesn't care about worldly affairs. If the Demon Emperor Palace could have one more Dao-holding being and one more Dao-entering being...
The Five Elements Great Sage looked at his two friends, the Divine Wind Great Sage and the Overturned Water Great Sage, and both nodded.

Taking a deep breath, the Five Elements Great Sage stood up: "Since the Heavenly Venerable has spoken, then I agree."

"This time, I will personally take action with Kamikaze."

Daoist Juehua smiled and said, "That would be perfect."

As Daoist Juehua departed, both the Great Sage of Divine Wind and the Great Sage of Overturned Water looked at the Great Sage of Five Elements. The Great Sage of Five Elements regained his calm expression and said indifferently, "The Eastern Heaven Daoist School is asking us to choose sides."

"Tianlong Temple and Jinchan Temple in the Southern Continent have already chosen sides; it's our turn now."

The Great Sage Who Overturned Water sighed: "Does he really have to get involved in this calamity of the Xuanmen?"

The Five Elements Great Sage looked up at the Eastern Heaven of the Three Realms, at the two Taoist Heavenly Realms hidden in the sea of ​​stars: "Those two are watching from the Eastern Heaven. What can we do if we don't take sides?"

"Moreover, the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School has also offered something: two Pure Yang Fruits, which are worth our effort."

As he spoke, the Five Elements Great Sage laughed and said, "In the end, they just want us to choose sides; whether it's us or those two families in the Southern Continent, we're just there to chime in and make noise."

"The real big player in this calamity of the Xuanmen has not yet made his appearance."

Three days later, four great suns rose into the sky and disappeared into the chaotic void of the Three Realms.

The Five Elements Great Sage and Divine Wind Great Sage of the Demon Emperor Palace, along with the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva of the Golden Zen Temple and the Laughing Lion Arhat of the Heavenly Dragon Temple, rushed to the Nine Provinces.

However, just as the four Pure Yang cultivators arrived outside the borders of the Nine Provinces, they were suddenly intercepted.

In an instant, chaotic gales and void thunder and fire annihilated all directions, and then various stars appeared in the chaotic void, forming a star net that covered half of the chaos.

The net, with stars as nodes, burst forth with rays of mysterious light. As the power of countless stars converged from the center of the star net, at the point where the myriad star streams gathered, octagonal bronze mirrors of varying sizes absorbed the power of the stars, condensing the might of chaos. Then, a pure and brilliant beam of heavenly light shone out from the bronze mirror, instantly tearing through the chaos and heading straight for the four Pure Yang beings.

Upon seeing this, the Great Sage of the Five Elements raised his hand and summoned the Five Elements Heavenly Demon Blade. As the power of the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—flowed, the power of the Five Elements Great Dao began to manifest and roar: "Great Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Divine Blade!"

Both being Five Elements Magnetic Divine Blades, the Five Elements Great Sage, a Pure Yang Great Sage at the Dao-holding Realm, and the ancestor of the Five Elements Peacock Ancestor, wielded a power far exceeding that of Kong Zhen, the Crown Prince of the Demon Emperor's Palace.

In an instant, a five-element blade shot forward, slicing through the scorching light that had torn through the chaos and illuminated the void. The blade continued its relentless advance, heading straight for the core of the star net.

At this moment, a magic seal leaped out from the void and suppressed the Five Elements Magnetic Divine Blade on the spot.

As a hand reached out and gently pinched, the Five Elements Magnetic Divine Blade, powerful enough to tear apart the world and cleave the river of time, crumbled and shattered. Its sharp fragments could create holes in the chaotic void, generate turbulent currents, and destroy stars, but they could not harm the hand in the slightest.

The Five Elements Great Sage stared at the suddenly appearing palm and said coldly, "The Great Thousand Heavenly Origin Palm of the Heavenly Origin Holy Sect?"

"Tianyu, I thought you had already entered the Nine Provinces Realm to fight to the death with the Heavenly River Dao Sect."

As the Five Elements Great Sage finished speaking, three figures emerged from behind the star net that obscured the chaos.

All three figures had auspicious clouds above their heads and three rotating Dao patterns behind their heads. The pure Yang energy and vast, ethereal aura surrounding them revealed their identities and origins.

The Heavenly Origin Holy Sect, the Heavenly Yu Holy Ancestor, the Heavenly Profound Holy Ancestor, and the Heavenly Journey Holy Ancestor.

Two uphold the Way, one enters the Way!
The three Pure Yang Dao Lords appeared openly before the Five Elements Great Sage, the Divine Wind Great Sage, the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva, and the Laughing Lion Arhat.

The Five Elements Great Sage glanced at the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva, who was also at the Dao-holding Realm, and after seeing the Bodhisattva nod, he gripped the Five Elements Heavenly Demon Blade in his hand: "The three Dao Lords have arrived just in time."

"To be honest, our purpose is not with you. Could you three fellow Daoists please make way for us?"

Daoist Tianyu sighed: "Fellow Daoists of the Five Elements, I know that your target is not us."

"However, our mission is simply to block this way and prevent anyone from passing. Why don't the four of you turn back?"

The Golden Cicada Bodhisattva said softly, "In that case, it seems there's nothing to discuss."

Before the words were finished, the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva's fingers were already in a flower-picking gesture, pointing a finger at the Heavenly Jade Daoist in front of him.

"Eliminating Karma, Universal Salvation with the Lotus." (End of Chapter)