Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

Unconsciously, time passes quietly in the quiet practice. People often say "one day in heaven is one year on earth", it seems that the time in heaven has a completely different rhythm from that on earth. But the Three Pure Heavens are beyond the ordinary rules of heaven and earth, forming a unique world with its own time rules.

Therefore, Lin Nan was not worried that after practicing in the Shangqing Holy Land for a period of time, the world would change drastically. Because the passage of time in the Shangqing Holy Land was basically the same as that in the human world. Just like when Zhen Yuanzi stepped into the Miro Palace of the Yuqing Holy Land to listen to the sound of the avenue, he spent a lot of time in heaven, but the human world did not undergo earth-shaking changes. The time of the Three Pure Heavens always maintained a subtle synchronization with the human world, and the Shangqing Holy Land was the same.

Lin Nan was completely immersed in his practice. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, nearly a year had passed. At this time, he had already consumed all the energy around him, and his practice gradually entered a bottleneck stage.

This bottleneck seemed to be within reach, but it was like a thin veil between them, making it difficult to break through easily. The essence in Lin Nan's body was already extremely powerful, and he only needed that crucial step to remove the false and retain the true, transforming it into pure and clear energy, and then becoming the essence between heaven and earth, resonating with the same frequency as heaven and earth.

But this step is like climbing a steep mountain, and it is the most difficult challenge, because Lin Nan must comprehend the unique and profound state of "Shangqing" to truly cross this gap.

Looking back, Lin Nan had once accidentally felt the unfathomable realm of the Supreme Being through the Internet in the modern world, and thus made a breakthrough in his practice. But now, he wanted to cultivate to the Shangqing realm, but he was no longer so lucky, and there was no ready-made template for him to experience and comprehend.

However, Lin Nan has already made a lot of efforts on the road of cultivation. At this moment, his cultivation foundation is already solid, just like a high-rise building has built a solid foundation, and only the last key brick is missing to complete the top. Perhaps, in the next moment, he will have a flash of inspiration and enlightenment, and he will be able to directly transform his essence into Shangqing and complete this crucial transformation.

“It seems meaningless to continue practicing like this. Unless I can stay in this Shangqing Holy Land for decades or even hundreds of years, I will be able to make further breakthroughs in my practice.” Lin Nan thought to himself, “But I can’t spend all my time here. There are still many things in the world waiting for me to deal with.”

With this thought in mind, Lin Nan slowly stood up, straightened his clothes, and then set out to find Tongtian Sect Master to say goodbye to him.

When Master Tongtian saw Lin Nan coming, he waved his hand slightly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes, and said slowly: "Go ahead, I will stay in Shangqing Heaven and watch you carry forward the Taoism and watch how the Chechi Kingdom rises and prospers."

Lin Nan looked solemn and responded seriously: "Master, don't worry. I will do my best and live up to your expectations." After that, he turned and left the Shangqing Holy Land, rushing towards the human world.

Not long after, Lin Nan passed the thirty-three days and returned to the human world. He headed straight towards Chechi Country, with a deep concern for this land in his heart.

After returning to Chechi Kingdom, the Six-Eared Macaque happened to return to Jiuji Mountain from outside the mountain.

“Master!” When Liu’er Macaque saw Lin Nan, his eyes suddenly lit up with surprise and he shouted excitedly, “You’re back from the outer world!”

"Not bad." Lin Nan nodded slightly, with a gentle smile on his face, and then asked Liu Er Mihou, "How has your test of Lu Yan progressed in recent days?"

Upon hearing this, Liu'er Mihou immediately became serious and reported everything he had done during this period, as well as Lu Yan's various reactions, in detail and without reservation.

After hearing this, Lin Nan looked calm and did not show much surprise. He just praised slightly: "Not bad."

This "not bad" is not only an affirmation of Liu Er Mihou's ability to do things, but also an appreciation of Lu Yan's character. In Lin Nan's opinion, Lu Yan is born to be a good material for practicing Taoism. He has a heart of seeking Taoism, but he does not lose the worldly atmosphere. This trait is very consistent with the inheritance of the Jiuji lineage, and also complements the philosophy of Chechi Taoism.

"Master, do you want to accept Lu Yan as your disciple?" Six-Eared Macaque asked cautiously.

Lin Nan waved his hand and said slowly: "Since you have already let him study hard, there is no need to rush to accept him as a disciple. Let him hone himself well in Chechi Kingdom and experience more worldly affairs. When the time is right, it will not be too late to accept him as a disciple."

Lin Nan made the decision with just a few words. The six-eared macaque naturally did not dare to raise any objection and nodded obediently.

At this moment, Lin Nan looked towards the west, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness: "Right now, there are more important things waiting for us to deal with."

"Master, what does he want to do? Do you want me to do it for you?" Six-Eared Macaque asked hurriedly, his eyes full of eagerness to try.

Lin Nan did not respond directly to Liu Er Mihou, but asked in return: "Do you know where the Journey to the West group is now?"

When the six-eared macaque heard this, he thought his master was testing whether he was well-informed, so he straightened his chest and answered confidently, "After they left Jisai Country, they passed through Thorn Ridge, Little Leiyin Temple, Lijia Village, and Zhuzi Country. Now, they have passed Pansi Ridge and will soon reach the Lion Camel Mountain!"

The six-eared macaque has great magical powers and can know everything about heaven and earth. He knows the route of Sun Wukong and his party very well, and now he tells it like the back of his hand.

He went on to say, "On Pansi Ridge, the spider spirit sisters of Taoist Hundred Eyes have thankfully put away their former arrogance and are now hiding in the dark spinning silk to make clothes, hoping to come to Chechi Country one day. That's why they didn't run into Sun Wukong and his group. Otherwise, with Sun Wukong's hatred of evil, they would have certainly been doomed."

"They have now been lucky enough to escape the disaster, allowing Tang Sanzang and his party to pass Pansiling Ridge smoothly. They are now heading towards Lion Camel Ridge."

After hearing this, Lin Nan nodded slightly and asked, "Then do you know what kind of place Lion Camel Ridge is?"

"I know. There are three demon kings living on Lion Camel Ridge. They are extremely cruel and do all kinds of evil. Originally there was a Lion Camel Country, but it was slaughtered by these demon kings. Now it has become a demon country on earth, and the demon aura is overwhelming." Six-eared macaque said, "The three demon kings of Lion Camel Ridge have 47,800 small demons under their command. They are powerful and dominate the area. No one dares to mess with them." As he spoke, Six-eared macaque showed a trace of doubt on his face, scratched his head and said, "This Lion Camel Ridge is in Xiniu Hezhou, not far from Lingshan. Logically, Lingshan should have eradicated it, but why has there been no movement so far? It's really strange."

Lin Nan smiled slightly and said, "You only know the surface situation, but you don't know that there are many secrets hidden in it. On the Lion Camel Ridge, there is a demon king with an extraordinary origin. In terms of seniority, he can be regarded as the 'uncle' of the Tathagata in the West. Because of this, the Lion Camel Ridge has been safe and sound until now, and no Bodhisattva Arhat from Lingshan has gone to subdue and flatten it."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he looked towards the west again, and that direction was exactly where the Lion Camel Ridge was. His gaze was deep and far-reaching, as if he had penetrated through the thick clouds and mist and saw the land shrouded in evil spirits, which contained endless profound meanings.

"But those three demons committed many evils and killed countless lives, but Lingshan turned a blind eye to it. My Jiuji lineage has always taken it as our responsibility to subdue demons and uphold justice in heaven and earth, so how can we sit back and watch!" Lin Nan's voice was low and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination.

If one were to choose the most evil place on the journey to the west, it would definitely be Lion Camel Ridge. It is filled with evil spirits, eerie and terrifying, and is the nightmare place of countless creatures.

If we talk about the most ferocious monsters, they must be the monsters entrenched in Lion Camel Ridge. They are ruthless and cruel, and wherever they go, people are killed and the place is in chaos.

But if we talk about the one with the biggest background, he also comes from Lion Camel Ridge. The identity of the "uncle" of Tathagata Buddha in the Lingshan Mountain in the West is like an invisible amulet, which makes ordinary Arhats show respect and dare not provoke him easily.

As a result, the Lion Camel Ridge was able to act recklessly in the human world and establish a demon country in the human world. As early as four or five hundred years ago, the great demon Lion Camel King of the Lion Camel Ridge slaughtered all the people of the originally prosperous Lion Camel Country, and then turned it into a paradise for monsters, becoming a demon country in the human world.

By now, this demon kingdom has grown stronger and stronger. There are as many as 48,000 little demons alone. They are so powerful and ferocious that the surrounding human beings are frightened and live in constant fear.

Even the Heavenly Court felt it was quite difficult to deal with the demon kingdom of Lion Camel Ridge, and it was difficult to do anything for a while. And Lingshan, it seemed, chose to turn a blind eye to the demon king because of his special background, and did not take any action against him.

However, this does not mean that Lin Nan would be indifferent to the existence of Lion Camel Ridge. On the contrary, from the beginning, Lin Nan was dissatisfied with the demon country of Lion Camel Ridge and secretly had the idea of ​​eradicating it.

However, the time has not been ripe yet, and Lin Nan has been waiting for a suitable opportunity. Now, the time has come, and it is time for him to go and slay the demons and bring peace to the world.

When Liu Er Mihou heard his master's idea, he was immediately excited and recommended himself, "Master, I am willing to go with you. We must take down those demons in one fell swoop, completely destroy the demon kingdom on earth, and restore peace to that land!"

"Oh, aren't you afraid of being punished by Tathagata? The three kings of Lion Camel Ridge are the 'uncles' of Tathagata Buddha in the West." Lin Nan teased deliberately.

The six-eared macaque smiled nonchalantly and said, "With Master here, I have nothing to fear. Although Tathagata is the Buddha of the West, Master, you are also the master of the world, with great magical powers and high morals. How can you be inferior to him?"

Obviously, Liu'er Mihou has full confidence in Lin Nan and firmly believes that under the leadership of his master, he will be able to complete this difficult task.

After hearing this, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile, but he didn't refute Liu Er Mihou's words. Instead, he said with a firm look: "In this case, our master and disciple will go to destroy the demon country in the human world today, and in the name of the Taoist master of the human world, we will restore justice to the world!"

"Okay!" Liu'er Mihou agreed without any hesitation, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes, as if he had already seen the scene of the destruction of the demon country.

Beneath the majestic silhouette of Mount Jiuji, there is a deep pool whose water is as emerald green as jade and unfathomable.

One day, the lake surface suddenly rippled, and it seemed as if a dragon's roar could be heard faintly. Then, a white dragon emitting a soft jade light broke out of the water, and its scales shone with a dreamy luster in the sun. It soared into the air, with a nimble posture, passed through the clouds, and finally landed steadily in front of the Jiuji Palace on the top of Jiuji Mountain, where it quietly squatted, as if waiting for an important moment.

This sudden change instantly alarmed the Taoists who were practicing in Jiuji Mountain. Jiuji Mountain, this once unknown mountain, has transformed into the spiritual core of Chechi Country and even the surrounding areas since Lin Nan's earth-shaking creation. The mountain is full of spiritual energy and it is like spring all year round, attracting countless Taoists to come here. They either live alone in the valley or build huts on the mountain top, each seeking the Tao in their hearts.

"What's the matter? Could it be that the Grand Master is going on a trip again?" A Taoist was awakened from his meditation and speculated secretly in his mind.

"Master Dao's action must have a profound meaning." Another Taoist echoed, with a bit of awe and curiosity in his tone.

So, the Taoists walked out of the cave, climbed to a high place, looked into the distance, and tried to get some clues from this sudden change.

While everyone was discussing, the door of Jiuji Palace slowly opened, and Lin Nan appeared in everyone's sight. He was dressed in a plain white robe, with an extraordinary temperament. Every step seemed to be on the clouds, light and solemn. He did not rush to ride the dragon, but stood in front of the palace, looking around, and felt pairs of eyes full of expectation and curiosity.

Lin Nan smiled slightly, his voice clear and penetrating every corner of Jiuji Mountain: "My fellow Taoists, today I want to travel west to the Lion Camel Ridge in the name of the Taoist master of the human world. In the past, Lion Camel Ridge was once the prosperous Lion Camel Kingdom, but unfortunately it was invaded by demons. In one day, the country was destroyed and the family was ruined, turning into a ghostland where demons are rampant. Countless innocent lives were slaughtered, leaving no bones, and the mountains and rivers were stained with blood. Such crimes are intolerable to heaven."

At this point, Lin Nan's expression became extremely solemn, and his tone revealed an unquestionable determination: "Today, I, Lin Nan, will enforce justice on behalf of heaven, slay demons and monsters, and restore peace to the world. If there are like-minded people who are willing to go with me and witness this battle of justice, it will also be an honor for Jiuji Mountain."

After saying this, Lin Nan moved, flew up with the wind, and landed steadily on the back of the little white dragon Ao Yu. Ao Yu raised his head and roared, the dragon roar shook the sky, and the wind and clouds surged around him. In an instant, he soared into the air and turned into a stream of light, rushing towards the Lion Camel Ridge in the west. (End of this chapter)