I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Bixia Yuanjun stood atop Buzhou Mountain, overlooking the entire Zhongshan Sea Continent. She felt the vastness of heaven and earth and the boundless expanse of the four seas. For a moment, she felt refreshed and her Daoist heart was clear and tranquil.

"The mountains and seas are like a painting, showcasing the magnificence of the sun and moon. The heavens and earth are clear and bright, reflecting the myriad phenomena of the stars." As Bixia Yuanjun sighed, a thought suddenly arose in her mind.

"If I could establish a mountain retreat here in Zhongshan Haizhou and spread my Taoist teachings, wouldn't I be able to obtain the secrets of heaven and earth and the splendor of all things?" Once this thought came to mind, it could not be shaken off.

Mosquito Taoist, standing at the back, saw Bixia Yuanjun standing in front of the cliff for a long time, so he asked, "Yuanjun, is there nothing wrong?"

Bixia Yuanjun came to her senses and quickly turned around to greet Mosquito Daoist with a cupped-hand salute and a smile, saying, "I've kept you waiting, fellow Daoist. I'll go into the Divine Palace now."

So Bixia Yuanjun turned around and entered the gate of the Divine Palace, arriving at the waiting platform of the Great Master of Fate. There she saw that the pavilions and towers were magnificent, with rows of eaves, and the area was spacious. There were 108 side rooms on all four sides, which were used specifically for welcoming guests.

Bixia Yuanjun is a highly virtuous Taoist, and is also the "Heavenly Immortal Jade Maiden Bixia Yuanjun," a fourth-rank immortal of the Middle Yuan Dynasty bestowed by the Heavenly Court. Naturally, she rides on auspicious clouds and is surrounded by auspicious light.

Seeing this strange sight, the immortals and demons who had come to the Buzhou Mountain Divine Palace to handle business all looked over. A young boy even rushed forward and bowed, asking, "May I ask which immortal you are? What business do you have at Buzhou Mountain?"

Bixia Yuanjun immediately returned the bow to the boy and said, "I am Bixia Yuanjun of Mount Tai, and I have come here to obtain the Tianxuan Jade Talisman."

"Bixia Yuanjun!"

"It's actually Lady Bixia Yuanjun!"

In an instant, cultivators and immortals from all directions poured out and came before Bixia Yuanjun to pay their respects: "Greetings, Heavenly Immortal Jade Maiden Bixia Yuanjun."

Seeing this, Bixia Yuanjun had no choice but to return the greetings one by one, and then said, "I have come to the Buzhou Mountain God Palace on business. Please make yourselves at home, fellow Daoists."

Upon hearing this, all the immortal cultivators respectfully accepted the order, and then, without disturbing Bixia Yuanjun any further, they each returned to their respective rooms to wait.

Then the young attendant said to Bixia Yuanjun, "Your Majesty, there is still a queue at Tiandou Pavilion. Please wait a moment in the waiting room at the audience platform."

Bixia Yuanjun nodded and smiled, "Alright."

Just then, a celestial figure floated over and said to the boy, "Boy, Bixia Yuanjun is a fourth-rank celestial official of the Heavenly Court. You don't need to queue. Go directly to receive the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman."

Bixia Yuanjun and the boy turned their heads and saw a fairy in colorful clothes slowly walking over. The boy quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Lady Hanzhi."

The person who came was Lu Hanzhi, the master of Tongcheng Hall. Lu Hanzhi nodded slightly to the boy, and then stepped forward to say to Bixia Yuanjun, "Lu Hanzhi, the master of Tongcheng Hall and general of the Da Siming Divine Palace, pays his respects to Yuanjun."

When Bixia Yuanjun saw Lu Hanzhi, she noticed her radiant aura and dignified demeanor, so she bowed in return and asked, "Fellow Daoist Lu, you exude the righteous spirit of the Xuanmen. Could you perhaps be a disciple of the Daoist sect?"

Lu Hanzhi smiled and said, "I am not a disciple of the Daoist sect, but I once listened to the Daoist teachings for a few days under the tutelage of the Jade Purity Saint Ancestor."

Bixia Yuanjun was filled with respect and said, "So you are also from the Holy Sect. My apologies."

Lu Hanzhi smiled and said, "Yuanjun, as a fourth-rank celestial official of the Heavenly Court, you don't need to queue. You can go directly to the Heavenly Dou Pavilion and obtain the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman."

"Alright." Bixia Yuanjun cupped her hands to Lu Hanzhi and said, "Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist."

Lu Hanzhi shook her head, then had the boy lead Bixia Yuanjun to the Tiandou Pavilion to obtain the Tianxuan Jade Talisman. Bixia Yuanjun thanked Lu Hanzhi again, and then left with the boy.

Having special privileges makes things quick. Bixia Yuanjun followed the boy to the Tiandou Pavilion, took out her Immortal Official Jade Certificate and had it verified by Hongshan Jun. Hongshan Jun immediately gave Bixia Yuanjun priority in obtaining the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman.

Bixia Yuanjun left Tiandou Pavilion with the Tianxuan Jade Talisman. On the way, she thought for a moment and asked the boy, "I want to see Lingtai Zhenjun. Where should I go to announce my arrival?"

The boy stopped in his tracks, turned around and looked at Bixia Yuanjun, saying, "Your Majesty, this matter is not my responsibility."

Bixia Yuanjun laughed and said, "It's none of your business. Just show me the way."

The boy said, "Our waiting platform is under the jurisdiction of Lady Hanzhi. If outsiders want to see the True Lord Lingtai, they must also seek out Lady Hanzhi."

Bixia Yuanjun nodded and said, "Didn't that Fellow Daoist Lu go to the waiting platform just now? If we go back now, she should still be there, right?"

"It's hard to say, but we can go back and take a look first." The little boy said, and started walking away on his short legs.

At this moment, Bixia Yuanjun suddenly called out to the boy, saying, "Wait a moment."

The child stopped again, turned around, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Bixia Yuanjun took out a pill that shimmered with immortal light and lowered it, saying, "Thank you for guiding me. This is a Daoist cultivation pill. After taking it, you will gain a hundred years of cultivation. I'm giving it to you."

The child's eyes widened instantly. He sniffed, smelling the fragrance of the elixir, and immediately reached out his little hand to take it. Then he knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Lady Yuanjun, for bestowing this elixir."

These children were all plants and trees in the mountains that Zhuang Yan had casually conjured up. They were all of mediocre talent. The pills that Bixia Yuanjun had casually bestowed upon them, which could increase their cultivation by a hundred years, were undoubtedly a great opportunity for them.

Upon returning to the waiting platform, Lu Hanzhi was indeed still there. Bixia Yuanjun then told Lu Hanzhi about her desire to see Zhuang Yan.

Lu Hanzhi smiled and said, "True Lord has been in seclusion recently, but he does have some free time now and then. I can take Yuanjun to Lingtai Palace to report to him. As for whether we will be able to see True Lord, that's hard to say."

Upon hearing this, Bixia Yuanjun immediately nodded and said, "Alright, I only ask Fellow Daoist Lu to inform you that I will remember your kindness, whether or not I can see the True Lord."

Lu Hanzhi repeatedly said "I dare not," and then led Bixia Yuanjun all the way to the outside of Lingtai Palace.

The Bull Demon King had transformed into human form and was guarding the palace gate, but the golden ring on his nose was very conspicuous; it was Zhuang Yan's restraint on him.

When Bixia Yuanjun saw the Bull Demon King, she was startled and thought to herself, "Such a strong demonic aura, this must be a demon saint."

The demonic aura emanating from the Bull Demon King far surpasses that of the demon kings; only the demon saints possess such imposing presence.

“Oh, Yuanjun, there’s no need to be surprised. This is the Western Mighty Bull Demon King. He was subdued by General Chiling and his men because he blocked the pilgrims’ path. You, True Lord, appointed him as the Palace Guardian General to atone for his crimes,” Lu Hanzhi introduced with a smile.

Bixia Yuanjun then realized what was happening and nodded slightly to the Bull Demon King.

Lu Hanzhi then said to the Bull Demon King, "This is the Bixia Yuanjun of Mount Tai. I suppose you have heard of her."

The Bull Demon King looked slightly surprised and quickly stepped forward to bow, saying, "So it is the Venerable Goddess of Mount Tai. This humble immortal greets you."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities," said Bixia Yuanjun with a smile, extending her hand in a gesture of support.

The two then entered the main hall of Lingtai Palace and took their seats. Princess Iron Fan brewed tea for them, while the Jade-Faced Fox served them rare and precious fruits.

Then Lu Hanzhi went to the Si Ming Hall to report, and soon returned to the main hall of the central courtyard, saying to Bixia Yuanjun, "Yuanjun, the True Lord invites you."

Bixia Yuanjun was overjoyed and quickly got up to tidy her appearance. Then she followed Lu Hanzhi out from behind the hall and arrived at the outside of the Siming Hall.

Xiuhuang and Baojie had already opened the palace doors. Seeing Bixia Yuanjun approaching, they immediately gestured and said, "The True Lord is inside the palace. Yuanjun, please go in directly." Bixia Yuanjun nodded and then strode into the Siming Palace.

Upon entering the Hall of Fate, Bixia Yuanjun looked up and saw Zhuang Yan sitting upright in the hall, his body radiating divine light, surrounded by auspicious clouds and auspicious omens.

Bixia Yuanjun stood upright, bowed deeply, and said, "Greetings, Lingtai Zhenjun."

Zhuang Yan sat upright and returned the greeting, smiling slightly as he said, "It has been a long time since we parted ways in Dongsheng Shenzhou." He then raised his hand and pointed to the left side of the hall, saying, "Please sit down, Yuanjun."

Bixia Yuanjun bowed in thanks, then sat down. Not long after, Princess Iron Fan and the Jade-Faced Fox brought tea and snacks to the Hall of Fate.

Zhuang Yan asked, "What brings you here to see me, my Lord?"

"I dare not," Bixia Yuanjun quickly replied. "Just now, at the edge of Buzhou Mountain, I saw the boundless mountains and seas, the infinite purity of heaven and earth, and the myriad beautiful stars. Therefore, I had a thought: I want to establish a mountain palace on the Shanhai Continent to educate living beings and spread my Daoist teachings."

Zhuang Yan laughed and said, "Does the Yuanjun want to establish a Daoist temple in Shanhaizhou? To take on disciples and spread the Dharma? Why ask me about this? If the Yuanjun takes a fancy to a particular place, just go and tell the local mountain god and earth god."

Bixia Yuanjun replied, “True Lord, you misunderstand. Since the battle with the Xuan Sect, I have gained some insights and enlightenment. Therefore, I have been in seclusion for more than two years and have come to comprehend a Daoist method. I intend to pass on this method to the world for verification. If I succeed, it will be enough to prove my Great Dao.”

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yan was slightly surprised and said, "I see. May I ask what kind of Dao you have comprehended? What are its characteristics?"

Bixia Yuanjun said, "This method is called 'Qingyuan Hunling Dao'. It is the foundational method for all beings to enter the Dao and cultivate. However, because it is newly created and incomplete, I dare not speak presumptuously. But if we talk about its characteristics, then cultivating this method can break through the shackles of previous realms and magical power, focusing on refining Qi and cultivating the body, and using the years of Dao practice as the standard, until one becomes an immortal."

So Bixia Yuanjun briefly explained her 'Qingling Hunyuan Dao'. After listening, Zhuang Yan was greatly surprised and said, "If this Dao is successful, you will also be honored with the name of the Holy Ancestor."

Bixia Yuanjun quickly replied modestly, "True Lord, you flatter me. This method is still in its infancy, and I do not yet know how effective it will be. The four continents are filled with chaotic human relationships and heavy worldly sins. Only in this Shanhai Continent is the world clear and the people are pure and simple. That is why I have made this request."

"Moreover," said Bixia Yuanjun, "I do not intend to establish a temple or mountain gate, but rather to build a mountain abode to accommodate all living beings and to spread this Dao widely."

Zhuang Yan understood and said, "Fellow Daoist, do you want to build an academy?"

“Uh…” Bixia Yuanjun paused for a moment, then nodded and said, “Academy. Yes, it is indeed an academy. Your words are appropriate, True Lord.”

Zhuang Yan smiled and then said, "How about this, there is a mountain range 17,000 li south of Buzhou Mountain, called 'Wanxianzhang'. There are many peaks there, with beautiful and unique mountain ranges, covering an area of ​​4,600 li, which is enough for you to establish an academy."

Bixia Yuanjun was overjoyed and immediately rose to bow, saying, "Thank you, True Lord. However, I am alone in this great mountain, and the Central Peak..."

"It's alright." Zhuang Yan issued a decree, "I hereby appoint you as the 'God of Ten Thousand Immortals Mountain,' subject to the jurisdiction of my Great Commander's Office. There will be no need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Bixia Yuanjun immediately bowed and said, "True Lord, your considerations are thorough; I admire you." After saying this, she bowed again and performed a grand salute, saying, "Thank you, True Lord."

Therefore, Zhuang Yan, as the Grand Master of Destiny, bestowed upon Bixia Yuanjun the title of Goddess of Wanxianzhang Mountain, placing her under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of Destiny.

Bixia Yuanjun accepted the decree, expressed her gratitude, and immediately took her leave of Zhuang Yan, departing from Buzhou Mountain for Wanxianzhang.

After Bixia Yuanjun left, Zhuang Yan continued his seclusion to refine the laws of heaven and earth in Beiju Luzhou.

After months of arduous travel, Nangong Wan finally arrived outside the Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm in Beiju Luzhou.

When she saw the mountain gate plaque with the four large characters 'Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm' written on it, the extremely haggard Nangong Wan immediately knelt down with a 'thump'.

Then she began to kowtow incessantly toward the Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm, her forehead hitting the stone steps on the ground with a series of 'bang' sounds.

The guardian deity outside the Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm revealed himself and shouted at Nangong Wan, "Who dares to knock on this mountain?"

Nangong Wan quickly put her hands together and said, "Nangong Wan from Guanling Prefecture has something to ask of the Immovable Buddha of the North. Please convey my request to the High God."

The Vajra on the left shouted, "Have you ever paid homage to the Buddha or recited scriptures?"

Nangong Wan shook her head and said, "No."

The Vajra on the right shouted, "Have you ever practiced the precepts and upheld the Dharma?"

Nangong Wan then said, "No."

Upon hearing this, the two Vajras instantly flew into a rage and shouted, "Since you have neither worshipped the Buddha nor recited scriptures, nor practiced the precepts and upheld the Dharma, how dare you come to seek an audience with the World-Honored One? Leave at once!"

Nangong Wan said, "I only wish to see the face of the Immovable Buddha of the North and have my wish fulfilled. From now on, I will worship the Buddha and recite scriptures every day and practice the precepts and uphold the Dharma for the rest of my life."

"Stop talking!" Vajra shouted. "This is a sacred Buddhist site and should not be disturbed. Leave immediately, or you will not be spared."

After saying this, two Vajra warriors holding golden pestles came forward to drive Nangong Wan away.

Nangong Wan was pushed down the mountain by two burly men. She pleaded desperately, but they were unmoved and continued to push her down the mountain.

Seeing this, Nangong Wan stopped pleading and said, "Since the two venerable gods are pressing me so hard, I have no choice but to offend them."

After speaking, Nangong Wan swept her arms and struck the two Vajra, knocking them to the ground.

Afterwards, Nangong Wan rushed straight towards the mountain gate in front. Two Vajra got up from the ground, shouted loudly, and leaped down in front of Nangong Wan to block her.

"Be bold!"

Two Vajra warriors roared and swung their vajra pestles at Nangong Wan. Undeterred, Nangong Wan countered with palm strikes to the left and right. After two loud booms, the two vajra pestles were sent flying by the force of her palm strikes.

Then Nangong Wan struck the two Vajra with both palms, causing them to lose their balance and stagger back more than ten steps before collapsing to the ground with a loud thud.

Nangong Wan rushed directly toward the Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm, but she was stopped by a beam of Buddhist light after only a few steps.

Nangong Wan raised her palm and struck the Buddha's light. After a loud bang, the Buddha's light did not move, but Nangong Wan was knocked back several steps.

At this moment, the two Vajra warriors got up again, ready to capture Nangong Wan.

Suddenly, a voice came from within the Buddha's light: "Stop."

The two Vajras immediately stopped and bowed with their hands clasped together toward the Buddha's light, saying, "World Honored One."

Then, the voice of the Immovable Buddha came again from within the Buddha's light: "Open the Dharma gate and let her in."

The two Vajra immediately bowed and said, "We will obey your decree." They then stepped forward and opened the barrier gate of the Heavenly Sound Sacred Realm. Nangong Wan also restrained her power, first apologizing to the two Vajra, and then respectfully entered the barrier gate. (End of this chapter)