I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

In front of Wuzhuang Temple, Guanyin stands in a peach grove, the fragrance of fruit filling the air, and the shadows of ginseng fruit trees sway gently.

When Zhen Yuanzi refused to let him in, his arrogant attitude was like a knife scraping his bones.

The Bodhisattva knew that when the gods were conferred, many of the earth immortals were affiliated with the Jie Sect. The Buddhist sect used the power of the Heavenly Court to suppress them, which sowed deep resentment.

Double the return? Triple the vow? In Zhen Yuanzi's eyes, they were nothing more than sugar-coated bullets from Buddhism.

He laughed and left, the gate slammed shut, leaving Guanyin alone.

Kunlun Jade Void was like a heavy hammer blow.

The rebuke from the Primordial Celestial Venerable was like thunder, striking the heart of the Bodhisattva.

The golden light, like a whip, lashed her shoulder, leaving it a bloody mess, and the bond between master and disciple vanished like smoke.

Guanyin rode the wind back, her blood dripping down her path, staining the sea of ​​clouds red.

She forced a smile, and faced with Sun Wukong's anger, she could only lower her head: "Wukong, Buddhism is in trouble. Once I refine the divine water, I will surely return your fiery eyes to you."

Upon hearing this, the Monkey King's chest heaved, and in the darkness he seemed to see the black mist surrounding the jade bottle, which was none other than the shadow of Jiang Wang—though not explicitly stated, the Bodhisattva knew in his heart that this ambush must have been the work of Jiang Wang's lineage.

The man faked his death at the bottom of the sea, and the divine water in his hand had long been a hidden danger.

When Jiang Wang entered the ancestral land of the human race, the three emperors greeted him with a touch of warmth.

Fuxi deduced the secrets of heaven, Suirenshi controlled fire for illumination, and Shennong identified herbs for protection.

The three led the way, and the scenery of the ancestral land was like a dream: in the chaotic mist, stone statues of the early human race stood in rows, and the primordial purple aura was like wisps of dragons.

After the purpose of their visit was explained, the three emperors' shock was palpable.

Suirenshi's fire blazed brightly: "Hun Yuan Dan? Legend has it that this elixir is the pinnacle of ancient alchemy, requiring the combination of three treasures: Primordial Purple Qi, Heavenly True Water, and Three Lights Divine Water, to take shape."

"Directly attaining sainthood, free from the shackles of heavenly law?"

Shennong nodded: "Humans have cultivated diligently for ten thousand years, and many have become pawns of the Heavenly Dao. If we have this elixir, why should our descendants not prosper?"

Fuxi's Eight Trigrams rotated, and he sighed, "Jiang Wang, you entered this place with the Three Sovereigns' decree; you must have great ambitions."

However, the Master of the Heavenly Cult is of fierce temperament. After bestowing upon you this power, you must disrupt the Journey to the West to repay the kindness of humanity.

Jiang Wang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the fire poison on the journey to the West in three years will only be the beginning."

With the completion of the Primordial Elixir, the Buddhist, Taoist, and Heavenly Courts will all be reshuffled.

Purple energy entered the bottle, and divine water rippled. As Jiang Wang withdrew his hand, a cold glint flashed in his eyes: Guanyin, your three years of waiting will become my three-year plan.

Deep into the night in the Dry Pine Ravine, Sun Wukong sat cross-legged, listening to Sha Wujing's smug whispers, and felt annoyed: "Brother Sha, even if I were blind, I couldn't hide your little schemes from you."

Sha Wujing was startled and quickly smiled apologetically, "Brother, you're joking. Sha Wujing is only loyal to you..."

The Monkey King snorted coldly and said no more.

Deep within Biyou Palace, on the mist-shrouded jade steps, Jiang Wang walked with light steps.

His figure was like a wisp of smoke, followed by three ancient sages of the human race—Fuxi, Suiren, and Shennong.

All three were dressed in simple, ancient robes, exuding an imposing presence, yet they displayed a greater degree of humility in front of Jiang Wang.

A faint fragrance of elixir permeated the air, emanating from the Hunyuan Pill that peeked out from Jiang Wang's sleeves. It was as if wisps of purple energy were quietly drifting by, stirring the deepest desires in people's hearts.

The Tongtian Sect Leader sat cross-legged on a futon, his face as pale as paper. The severe damage to his vital energy after abolishing his saintly position made him look much weaker than usual.

Beside him, the Three Immortal Maidens of the Clouds—Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao—stood side by side with Zhao Gongming, their gazes all fixed on Jiang Wang.

Those eyes burned with an uncontrollable flame.

The Primordial Elixir, a supreme treasure capable of granting sainthood! In the chaotic world of Journey to the West, who wouldn't yearn for this opportunity to directly access the Heavenly Dao? Zhao Gongming's rugged face was filled with amazement as he murmured, "This elixir's fragrance... is truly extraordinary. Just smelling it makes one's primordial spirit tremble. If one were to consume it..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yunxiao gently tugged at his sleeve, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian,"

Jiang Wang cupped his hands and smiled, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable sharpness, "I brought these two Hunyuan Pills here today for a transaction."

Fellow Daoist's Primordial Purple Qi is the essence of the beginning of heaven and earth; I am willing to exchange it for this pill.

The path to sainthood should be based on individual destiny; why not benefit each other?

Tongtian slightly opened his eyes, and his previously dim eyes suddenly lit up.

He slowly rose to his feet. Though his breath was weak, the lingering aura of a sage still aweeded all around.

"The Primordial Chaos Pill... truly a legendary treasure, capable of condensing Primordial Chaos power and directly reaching the Saint Realm."

His gaze was like a sword, piercing straight into Jiang Wang's heart. "But your cultivation is only at the Quasi-Saint level. How could you refine such a pill? Do you have some secret method?"

Jiang Wang remained calm and took out two crystal-clear pills from his sleeve.

The pill is round and smooth, with purple light flowing inside, like miniature universes slowly rotating.

The entire Biyou Palace was instantly enveloped in this light, and the Three Immortals and Zhao Gongming couldn't help but breathe rapidly.

Qiongxiao couldn't help but step forward: "Master, if this pill can truly lead to sainthood, then we disciples of the Jie Sect..."

Bixiao nodded, her eyes full of hope.

Zhao Gongming clenched his fists, a surge of desire welling up within him.

"Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it,"

Jiang Wang said frankly, "This Hunyuan Pill corresponds to the path of achieving sainthood through merit, and is suitable for those who want to accumulate merit and quickly attain sainthood."

What I pursue is to attain enlightenment through higher laws, without taking shortcuts; therefore, my cultivation has remained at the Quasi-Saint level.

However, the refining of this elixir was indeed done by my own hands, without the slightest falsehood.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three emperors. "The three emperors of the human race are here; they can vouch for me."

Fuxi stepped forward, his voice as steady as a mountain: "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, Fellow Daoist Jiang Wang is a man of his word. The human race is founded on integrity. There is absolutely no trickery involved in this transaction of pills."

Suirenshi nodded, and Shennongshi also said, "The three of us are willing to rely on the fate of the human race. If there is any falsehood, we will accept the punishment from heaven."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian remained silent for a moment.

The Primordial Purple Qi was something he had never encountered before. After being stripped of his sainthood, he intended to use it to reshape the Great Dao, but he had to put it aside due to severe damage to his vital energy.

Today, this seemingly fair transaction has implications for the future of the Jie Sect.

He looked at the Three Immortals of Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming, and saw that the disciples' eyes were full of expectation. The affection between the master and disciples warmed his heart.

"it is good,"

Tongtian finally spoke, "The deal is done."

But I need a Rejuvenation Pill to help restore my vital energy.

Jiang Wang smiled, then took out a gleaming golden pill from his sleeve and handed it over.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, this pill is specifically for treating the backlash from attaining sainthood; once taken, it will cure you."

The transaction was completed swiftly, and Tongtian now possessed a Hunyuan Pill and a Guiyuan Pill in his palm, while Jiang Wang grasped the wisp of Hongmeng Purple Qi he had longed for.

It is like a purple dragon, coiled between your fingers, containing the supreme power of the beginning of chaos.

Jiang Wang was overjoyed. With this purple energy in hand, his path to proving the Dao of Laws would be free of any bottlenecks.

Upon seeing this, Yunxiao frowned slightly.

She stepped forward and whispered, "Master, this pill is wonderful, but its origin is unknown."

Jiang Wang's identity is mysterious; what if he's poisonous...?

Her voice was soft, yet it carried the caution of a senior member of the Jie Sect.

Tongtian laughed heartily upon hearing this, his voice now tinged with a touch of magnanimity: "Xiao'er is overthinking it."

How could I not know? Jiang Wang, do you think you can hide it from me? I have already seen through your hidden aura.

But...we are both seekers of the Way, why delve so deeply?

After saying that, he swallowed the Rejuvenation Pill in one gulp.

A golden light surged from his dantian, instantly washing over his entire body. Tongtian's face turned from pale to rosy, and his aura surged forth like a river bursting its banks.

The sage's remaining power revived, causing the entire Biyou Palace to tremble. The Three Immortals and Zhao Gongming knelt down in unison, exclaiming, "Master, you are truly awe-inspiring!"

After his recovery, Tongtian had a deep and profound gaze.

He examined the Hunyuan Pill in his hand for a long time, then shook his head and sighed: "Although this pill can allow me to regain my sainthood, I have already tasted the bitterness of the path to quick success. Back then, I was too eager for quick results and became a puppet of the Heavenly Dao, and all the immortals of the Jie Sect were reduced to ashes."

That regret was like a thorn in my back!

He turned to look at Yunxiao, his eyes filled with tenderness, "Xiao'er, I'm giving you this pill."

Your heart is with the Jie Sect; if you take his command, he can protect his disciples.

As for the other one, I will repay the three human emperors for their guarantee.

Upon hearing this, Yunxiao's expression changed drastically.

She knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Master, no! What virtue or ability do I have to accept such a favor? The Hunyuan Pill is a treasure for achieving sainthood. Only by using it yourself, Master, can the Jie Sect be revitalized!"

Qiongxiao and Bixiao also knelt down, and Zhao Gongming said anxiously, "Master, Xiao'er is right. Your vital energy has just recovered, and you need this pill to stabilize your realm!"

Tongtian shook his head, helped Yunxiao up, and said in a low but firm voice, "No, my mind is made up."

I used to pursue sainthood for power and eternal life, but I lost my true self.

Now that I have relinquished my saintly position, I realize that the Great Way has no end.

Achieving sainthood through merit is but a small part of the Heavenly Dao. I must start anew, pursuing the realm of laws, resonating with Heaven and Earth! Xiao'er, we are master and disciple, why should I refuse? Take it."

With tears welling up in her eyes, Yunxiao finally couldn't refuse and accepted the pill.

At that moment, she was filled with immense emotion.

The Master of the Heavenly Sect was loyal and righteous, and never changed his true nature.

Inside Biyou Palace, the master and disciple shared a deep bond, surrounded by auspicious purple mist.

After the transaction was completed, Jiang Wang bid farewell to the Three Emperors and departed.

Upon exiting the palace gates, Jiang Wang paused, turned to look at the three sages, and a hint of probing flashed in his eyes: "Fellow Daoists, I appreciate your guarantee."

But human hearts are unpredictable. Now that the Primordial Chaos Pill has fallen into Tongtian's hands, have you... ever considered taking it?

His voice, though soft, pierced the heart like a needle.

Upon hearing this, Fuxi and the other two remained expressionless.

Suirenshi spoke first: "Fellow Daoist Jiang Wang, the foundation of the human race is integrity."

To steal from others is no different from that of a beast. Our guarantee is for the future of humanity, not for personal gain.

Shennong nodded: "That's right."

The Hunyuan Pill may be tempting, but the Great Dao is based on sincerity.

If one attains sainthood through this path, how can one face posterity?

Fuxi smiled and took out three wisps of faint purple energy: "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, we will exchange two Primordial Chaos Purple Energy for you in exchange for the future Primordial Chaos Purple Energy."

Although this energy is not as pure as that of the Heavenly Dao, it is condensed from the fortune of our human race, and will undoubtedly help you attain enlightenment.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang felt relieved.

He had originally intended to test the reliability of the Three Sovereigns, but now that he saw they upheld their integrity and remained unmoved by temptation, he became even more determined to forge an alliance with the human race.

"Very well, you three are truly virtuous!"

He immediately took out two Hunyuan Pills, and the transaction was completed again.

With the purple energy in hand, Jiang Wang's figure flashed, and he vanished into the void, returning to the hidden realm.

Within the hidden realm, amidst the churning sea of ​​mist, Jiang Wang sat cross-legged atop the Dao altar.

The primordial purple energy intertwined with the human race's purple energy, transforming into endless fortune that surged into the body.

With a thought, he consumed his luck to exchange for Great Dao merit, and that boundless power washed away his talent like a tidal wave.

"Multi-cast, upgraded!"

With a soft shout, his talent accumulated layer by layer, from level one to level ten, instantly reaching perfection.

Jiang Wang opened his eyes, a purple light flashing within them: "Mass alchemy, no more worries from now on."

"The Primordial Chaos Pill will spring up like mushrooms after rain, paving my path to proving the Dao through the laws!"

Meanwhile, at Luojia Mountain in the South China Sea, in the Putuo Luojia Temple, Guanyin Bodhisattva sits on a lotus throne, her hands forming a mudra.

Before her stood a jade cauldron, its contents shimmering with light—the very Three Lights Divine Water she had personally refined.

Six crystal-clear water droplets float in the air, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon and the spiritual energy of the South China Sea.

Guanyin sighed softly: "The monkey's eyes were burned by the Red Boy's Samadhi True Fire, and he has been blind for three years."

This water can heal wounds and is impervious to thick smoke and raging flames.

She recalled that three years ago, when Sun Wukong was protecting his master on his journey to the West, he accidentally entered the Fire Cloud Cave and was burned blind by the little demon king Red Boy with his true fire, causing him unbearable pain.

After being captured, Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie endured three years of hardship before their situation finally took a turn for the better.

Guanyin rose up, transformed into a golden light, and headed straight for the Dry Pine Stream.

Sun Wukong was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, his eyes covered with a white cloth, his monkey hair trembling.

He had been blind for three years, and his temper became increasingly volatile. He relied on his ears to see and listen to the wind to locate people, but he could not hide the hatred in his heart.

"That damned Red Boy! Three years! I was blind for three years, and my master was imprisoned for three years. I'll smash him flat with this stick sooner or later!"

Guanyin landed and said softly, "Wukong, don't be anxious."

The Three Lights Divine Water is ready. Drip it into your eyes, and they will be healed in three days.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong, though blind, was overjoyed: "Bodhisattva, you are merciful! This old Sun thanks you!"

Guanyin dripped six drops of divine water into the monkey's eyes. The water shone, the monkey's head trembled, and the pain disappeared instantly.

"Three days later, your eyesight will be fully restored, and you will be immune to fire and smoke."

"Then, come with me to save your master."

Sun Wukong nodded, suppressing his anger: "Thank you, Bodhisattva. I will remember this."

Outside the Dry Pine Stream on Mount Hao and the Fire Cloud Cave, a chilling wind blows.

Red Boy stood at the cave entrance, his handsome face full of a sinister grin.

He was dressed in a red robe and held a fire-tipped spear, while the little demons behind him busied themselves starting a fire and setting up a pot.

After three years of fasting, his mother, the Rakshasa, had fulfilled her wish, and he was finally able to taste the legendary flesh of Tang Sanzang.

"Hmph, three years have passed, and that bald monk and Pigsy have grown plump and healthy, just the right amount to cook!"

Inside the cave, Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie were chained together. Tang Sanzang chanted sutras incessantly, while Zhu Bajie cried out with a mournful face, "Master, I, Old Pig, have been starving for three years! This little demon king is truly ruthless!"

Beside her, the Dragon Girl, disguised as a little demon, secretly relayed a message: "The Bodhisattva and the Great Sage have arrived, do not panic."

Suddenly, the sound of a golden cudgel striking the ground was heard outside the cave, shaking the heavens and the earth.

"Red Boy! Come out and face your death!"

Sun Wukong's voice boomed like thunder, and his eyes regained their brightness, his fiery eyes filled with murderous intent.

The humiliation of three years of blindness erupted like a volcano.

Guanyin Bodhisattva hovered in the air, golden light shining from beneath her lotus throne, when Red Boy appeared with a sinister grin: "Monkey? You've been blind for three years, and you still dare to challenge me? Behold my Samadhi True Fire, I'll burn you to death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and spewed out a raging fire that rushed out like a red dragon, with thick smoke billowing and obscuring the sky.

Sun Wukong laughed loudly: "Little demon, this time Grandpa is not afraid!"

He flashed forward, and the golden cudgel was already swinging.

The real fire rushed towards him, but it was like a gentle breeze. The divine water that had protected him for three years made him fearless.

Red Boy was taken aback: "How could this be..."

Sun Wukong seized the opening, and his staff, like a mountain pressing down, aimed straight for Red Boy's head.

"Three years of grudge, now it's all over!"

Guanyin shouted from the sky, "Wukong, stop! He is a pageboy under the Buddha's seat; you must not kill him!" (End of Chapter)