I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Platinum Immortal Realm, Golden Path Immortal Mansion, Golden Ancestor Palace, Yuanfeng Hall.

One of the immortal lords reported to the six Dao Lords in the hall: "Reporting to you Dao Lords, a celestial ship sent by the Immortal Palace to transport supplies to the Lingbai Realm three months ago has gone missing."

"Oh?" Daoist Jinxu asked, "Missing? When was the news reported?"

The Immortal Lord reported, "During today's routine inventory, we discovered that one of the celestial ships has not yet returned. After a thorough investigation, we found that the ship's last destination was the Spirit Cypress Realm, and there has been no news of it since."

Jinliu Daojun, who had just held a wedding banquet for his son and still had a happy expression on his face, asked, "Have you sent someone to Lingbai Realm to inquire?"

The immortal master replied, "They were sent, but they haven't returned yet."

Jinliu Daojun nodded. Just then, a servant entered the hall and bowed, saying, "Reporting to all Daojuns, Immortal Lord Jin Qiming from the Upper Realm has come to pay his respects, saying that he has important matters to report."

Jinxu Daojun said, "Let him in."

The attendant obeyed and left. A short while later, a middle-aged man stepped into the Yuanfeng Hall, bowed, and said, "Jin Qiming from the Upper Realm greets all Dao Lords."

Jinxu Daojun reached out a hand to help him up, saying, "No need for formalities. The attendant in front of the hall said you have something important to report?"

"Yes." Jin Qiming responded, and then reported, "Reporting to all Dao Lords, something may have happened in the Lingbai Realm."

Upon hearing this, the six Dao Lords in the hall became solemn, and Dao Lord Jinhua immediately asked, "What have you discovered?"

Jin Qiming immediately took out a bronze mirror from his sleeve and said, "This is the 'Reflecting Bronze Mirror' that I used to record when I discovered the anomaly in the Spirit Cypress Realm two months ago. Please take a look, fellow Daoists."

A celestial attendant quickly walked over, took the bronze mirror from Jin Qiming's hand, and then presented it directly to Daoist Jin Xu.

When Daoist Jinxu got the bronze mirror, he simply tossed it into the air. The bronze mirror immediately hovered in mid-air and then emitted a beam of light that shone into the air.

As the scenery reflected in the mirror appeared in mid-air, Jin Qiming immediately pointed to one of the worlds and said, "Fellow Daoists, please look, this is the Lingbai Realm."

Jinxu Daojun and the other Daojuns all looked over, their expressions immediately becoming solemn.

Especially for Daoist Jinxu, a shadow of gloom rose in his eyes. Daoist Jinliu's hand, which was holding a teacup, trembled slightly. He quickly put down the teacup, turned to Daoist Jinxu, and said, "This seems to be..."

Jinxu Daojun stared intently at the Lingbai Realm within the reflection, then gritted his teeth and said, "It's that 'Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation'."

Jinliu Daojun slapped his forehead and immediately exclaimed that he was in a bad situation. Jinhua Daojun said to Jinxu Daojun, "We must immediately inform the four great immortal palaces of wood, fire, earth and water about this matter. At the same time, my Platinum Immortal Realm must immediately begin recruiting immortal cultivators."

Daoist Jin Yuan, Daoist Jin Guang, and Daoist Jin Tai did not recognize the 'Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation,' but seeing the solemn expressions on the faces of Daoist Jin Xu, Daoist Jin Liu, and Daoist Jin Hua, they couldn't help but ask, "What exactly happened? What is the Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation?"

Jinliu Daojun said, "The Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation is a formation method used by the immortal cultivators of the Pangu Heavenly Dao. The three of us saw Zhang Tianying use this formation for defense when we attacked the Wind and Thunder Manifestation World."

"What?" Daoist Jintai was taken aback. "That means..."

Jinxu Daojun nodded and said in a deep voice, "What you fear is what will happen. The location of the Pangu Heavenly Dao Measuring Heaven Divine Bridge is within my Platinum Immortal Realm, and it is very likely that it is in the Spirit Cypress Realm."

Jin Guang Daojun said, "So, the first punch in the battle against Pangu Heavenly Dao has landed on my Platinum Immortal Realm?"

Jinxu Daojun stood up and said to the five Daojuns in front of him, "No matter what, the enemy of Pangu Heavenly Dao has arrived, so it's probably useless."

As he spoke, Daoist Jinxu looked at Daoist Jinliu and said, "Daoist Jinliu, please immediately order the summoning of immortal cultivators from all realms to prepare for the enemy's defense."

Jinliu Daojun stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and replied, "Alright, I'll take responsibility for this matter."

Then, Daoist Jinxu said to Daoist Jinyuan, "Daoist Jinyuan, you should immediately go to the four great immortal palaces of wood, water, fire, and earth, inform them of this matter, and discuss other matters."

Daoist Jinyuan cupped his hands and said, "Very well."

Then, Daoist Jinxu said to Daoists Jinguang, Jintai, and Jinhua, "My Platinum Immortal Realm currently has two million standing immortal cultivators. I request that each of you lead 500,000 immortal cultivators to the Lingbai Realm and set up defensive lines around it, relying on the various realms and heavens, to trap it within the Lingbai Realm."

The three Dao Lords, Jin Guang, Jin Tai, and Jin Hua, immediately stood up and replied, "Leave it to us."

After making the arrangements, the five Dao Lords, Jinliu, Jinyuan, Jinguang, Jintai, and Jinhua, did not linger and immediately set off.

Finally, Daoist Jinxu looked at Jin Qiming and said, "You must immediately return to the Upper Realm, summon all the immortal cultivators in the realm, and after the summoning is complete, directly fill the positions under Daoists Jinguang, Jintai, and Jinhua, and work with the three Daoists to set up a defensive line."

Jin Qiming bowed and accepted the order, saying, "I obey the decree."

Just as the Golden Path Immortal Mansion began recruiting immortal cultivators in preparation for the great battle, the Heavenly Dao of Pangu appeared in the world. In the Great World of Yanfu, the Heavenly Pivot Province under the jurisdiction of the Jade Mansion of the Mortal Realm was also making preparations.

As the Heavenly Army under the Heavenly Court, the Zhechong, Zhen'e, and Bi'ou Camps naturally could not be without unified laws and regulations like the Five Elements Manifestation and Wind and Thunder Manifestation ...

However, since Erlang Shen is in charge of the Tian Shu Du Province, he certainly cannot directly go to the Five Elements Realm to exercise the authority of the Tian Shu Du Province.

Therefore, Erlang Shen had to choose someone to go to the Five Elements Realm to take charge; otherwise, the three heavenly armies of Zhang Tian, ​​Bi Ou, and Zhen E would not have a unified command, and the laws would be in chaos.

Just as we sent the True Martial Emperor to oversee the wind and thunder in the past, we now need to send a great deity to oversee the five elements in the present world.

However, Erlang Shen himself could not decide this matter, so he went to the Fire Spirit Palace to discuss it with the Fire Spirit Immortal.

After listening to Erlang Shen's explanation, Huo Ling Zhenxian said, "This person is indeed difficult to choose."

The only deities in Heaven who can currently be considered to be on par with Zhenwu the Great are Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, Jiutian Yingyuan Leisheng Puhua Tianzun, Dongwanggong, Xiwangmu, and Doumu Yuanjun. However, these individuals clearly cannot be sent out. Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun oversees the Shenxiao Jade Palace, Jiutian Yingyuan Leisheng Puhua Tianzun oversees the Shenlei Jade Palace, Dongwanggong governs all male immortals, Xiwangmu governs all female immortals, and Doumu Yuanjun oversees the Dou Department. It can be said that these individuals all hold important positions and cannot leave Pangu's mortal realm.

Erlang Shen said, "That's why I've come to discuss this with you, the True King of the Central Plains. I wonder if you have any suitable candidates?"

Fire Spirit Immortal tapped his fingers on the jade tabletop. After pondering for a long time, he threw the question back to Erlang Shen, "Erlang True Lord, do you have a suitable candidate in mind? Why don't you speak up and we can discuss it?"

Erlang Shen shook his head and said, "I would like to send the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King to the Five Elements Realm as the 'Envoy of the Heavenly Pivot Province,' but I am afraid that he will not be able to suppress them."

Upon hearing this, the Fire Spirit Immortal immediately rejected the nomination, saying, "The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King certainly cannot suppress it."

To be able to go to the Five Elements Realm to take charge, one must be a supreme deity like the True Martial Emperor; the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King is still lacking in strength.

Just then, Huo Ling Zhenxian suddenly had a flash of inspiration and immediately smiled and said, "I've got it! This person holds a high position in the Heavenly Court and has attained the Dao Fruit of 'Great Awakening,' making him qualified for this position."

Erlang Shen asked, "Who?"

Huo Ling Zhenxian said, "He is the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, from the Water Curtain Cave of Flower and Fruit Mountain in Dongsheng Shenzhou."

Upon hearing this name, Erlang Shen's eyes lit up, and he felt enlightened. He immediately clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Excellent!"

Erlang Shen personally went to Huaguo Mountain in Dongsheng Shenzhou to tell Sun Wukong about this matter. Sun Wukong was naturally willing to go to the Five Elements Realm to take charge.

However, since he is now the Victorious Fighting Buddha of Buddhism, he first agreed to Erlang Shen's request, and then went to Wuliangbao Temple in Nanzhanbuzhou three days later to pay homage to the Buddha of the East.

After meeting the Buddha of the East, several days passed before Sun Wukong finally arrived at the Jade Palace in the Mortal Realm.

The Fire Spirit Immortal prepared tea for Sun Wukong in the Jade Water Hall. After a cup of tea, the Fire Spirit Immortal asked Sun Wukong, "How are your preparations for going to the Five Elements Manifestation World?"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "There's nothing to prepare. We can go anytime. It's just that..." He chuckled and said, "I'll have to trouble the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm to bestow upon us a few more official positions."

Upon hearing this, Huo Ling Zhenxian immediately exchanged a glance with Erlang Shen, who was facing Sun Wukong, and then asked, "Who else is going?"

Sun Wukong said, "Bodhisattva Duobao Shanjian and Bodhisattva Kongque Damingwang will accompany me to the Five Elements Manifestation World."

"Oh." Erlang Shen smiled upon hearing this, "It is only natural that the Victorious Fighting Buddha would have two Bodhisattvas protecting him when he came out to govern the town."

The Fire Spirit Immortal smiled and nodded slightly in agreement with Erlang Shen's words, but he knew in his heart that this was an arrangement made by the Buddhist sect.

When the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm held its grand assembly, all the various sects pledged to obey the orders of the Jade Emperor and the Great Emperor of the Divine Firmament at any time. Therefore, the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm wanted Sun Wukong to go to the Five Elements Realm to take charge. As long as Sun Wukong himself did not object, then the Buddhist sect had no reason to object.

In fact, the Buddhist community couldn't possibly object; this was clearly a good opportunity to make a contribution.

It's important to understand that this isn't some minor skirmish with other religions within the Three Realms; it's about representing Pangu's Heavenly Dao to attack the Five Elements Heavenly Dao. How could Buddhism not be proactive?
Therefore, the Buddhist sect sent two bodhisattvas to accompany Sun Wukong to the Five Elements Manifestation World. They were told that if they performed great deeds, they would surely be favored by Heaven upon their return.

Even if one perishes in the Five Elements in this world, Heaven will still feel the pain of such hardship and increase the fortune of Buddhism, which is of great benefit.

Therefore, this matter is not a bad thing for either Buddhism or the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm, and True Immortal Fire Spirit has no reason to object.

Then the Fire Spirit Immortal laughed and said, "Alright, let's decide it like this. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven will be given the title of 'Grand Master of the Five Elements in the World,' and will be sent out to govern the Five Elements in the World. He will open the 'Grand Master of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's Palace,' and govern all affairs within the Five Elements Heavenly Dao of the Mortal Realm."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately nodded slightly and said, "This humble monk accepts the order."

At the same time, the Bodhisattva Duobao Shanjian was granted the title of "Celestial Pivot Envoy" of the fourth rank in the Middle Yuan Dynasty, and the Bodhisattva Kongque Damingwang was granted the title of "Celestial Pivot Inspector" of the fourth rank in the Middle Yuan Dynasty, to assist the Great Sage Equal to Heaven in governing the affairs of the Five Elements in the present world.

Half a month later, having completed all preparations, Sun Wukong, accompanied by the Peacock King Bodhisattva and the Many Treasures Good Vision Bodhisattva, officially set off to take up their posts in the Five Elements Manifestation World.

Meanwhile, on the Five Elements side of the world, the three Grand Marshals had already received the notification, and Nezha, Chi Ling, and Tiger Vanguard were already waiting at the Heavenly Gate.

When Sun Wukong flew out of the Heavenly Gate with the two Bodhisattvas, the three Grand Marshals immediately went to greet him, bowed and said, "Welcome the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, the Grand Master of the Five Elements in this world."

Sun Wukong was not wearing monk's robes, but rather the robes of a first-rank celestial official, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. He looked at the three men and smiled, saying, "Please rise, Grand Commandants."

"Thank you, Your Excellency." The three bowed in gratitude and rose.

Sun Wukong's gaze swept over the three of them one by one, and then he said with a smile, "I have come here by the mandate of Heaven to establish my residence and take charge of the great cause of Pangu's Heavenly Dao's attack on the Five Elements in the world. Let me make it clear first, no matter what kind of relationship you have with me in the past, here you must abide by the Heavenly Rules and Jade Laws and my decrees. If anyone disobeys the decrees or acts recklessly, do not blame me for being ruthless."

Nezha rolled his eyes, thinking to himself: Sure enough, a new broom sweeps clean, and even this monkey is starting to act like a big shot.

However, after being banished by the Jade Emperor to plant flowers in the Milky Way, Nezha's fiery, impetuous, audacious, and arrogant nature had become much more restrained. Although he harbored resentment in his heart, he did not show it on his face at all. He simply bowed with Chi Ling and Tiger Vanguard and said, "Yes, we will obey the command of the Great Master."

Next, the three Grand Commandants exchanged greetings with the Bodhisattva Duobao Shanjian and the Bodhisattva Kongque Damingwang. After that, Chiling spoke up and said, "Having heard that the Grand Envoy is coming, we have already built the 'Grand Palace of the Supreme Ruler of Heaven.' We invite the Grand Envoy to come to the palace and ascend the hall."

Sun Wukong nodded with a smile and said, "Good."

Thus, Sun Wukong, greeted by Nezha, Chi Ling, and Tiger Vanguard, entered the newly built "General Equal to Heaven Holy Palace" to hold a meeting.

Outside the seemingly peaceful Lingbai Realm, war was already raging, and cultivators from the Jinxing Immortal Mansion were being continuously dispatched to set up defenses around the Lingbai Realm.

The divine generals of the three major camps of Bi'ou, Zhechong, and Zhen'e launched attacks on multiple fronts, disrupting the construction of the defensive line on one hand and breaking through the defense line of Jinxing Immortal Mansion on the other.

Just as the Five Elements manifested and ignited war, negotiations between the Heavenly Dao of Pangu and the Heavenly Dao of Wind and Thunder also began on the other side. (End of Chapter)