Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Qin Qiong led his elite Xuanjia troops out of the Mountain and River Map, and Huangfeng Ridge was filled with the roars of tigers and fluttering banners. The might of the Tang army soared to the heavens.

Qin Qiong rode the Golden Scaled Tiger King and carried the Golden-Tipped Tilu Spear. He stepped forward to greet Tang Sanzang and the others.

Sun Wukong had also heard Tang Sanzang talk about the Two Realms Mountain, and knew that the person who came was Qin Qiong, the Duke of Yi of the Great Tang Dynasty.

This map of mountains and rivers was left behind by the Grand Master Xuandu, a magical artifact specifically used to transport the Tang army on their westward journey.

He couldn't help but sigh, thinking to himself, "The Map of Mountains and Rivers is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. It's a waste to use it to transport troops, but it's still incredibly effective."

Qin Qiong said to Tang Sanzang, "His Majesty learned that the Master was in trouble on his journey, and specially ordered me to lead a thousand Xuanjia soldiers to help you."

"Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Zhijie have also divided their troops into two routes to directly attack the capital city and other cities of the Kingdom of U-Tsang."

Having said that, Qin Qiong ordered the Xuanjia Army to immediately form a battle formation. These thousand elite soldiers moved like the wind, and in an instant, they laid a net across Huangfeng Ridge, intending to capture all the demons in the mountain.

Just as the Tang army was deploying its troops, a change occurred inside Huangfeng Cave. Lingji Bodhisattva received the Buddha's decree, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

Seeing this, the Yellow Wind Monster hurriedly asked, "Bodhisattva, what troubles you?"

Lingji Bodhisattva sighed, “The Buddha ordered me to return to Mount Sumeru immediately and no longer interfere in the affairs of Huangfeng Ridge. He also sent Samantabhadra Bodhisattva to handle the matter.”

Upon hearing this, the Yellow Wind Demon was greatly alarmed: "How can the Bodhisattva leave like this? Sun Wukong already knows the inside story. If Bodhisattva Samantabhadra comes, wouldn't I be..."

Before he could finish speaking, a burst of Buddhist light suddenly shone outside the cave, and a Bodhisattva arrived riding a six-tusked white elephant. It was none other than Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

Unlike Lingji Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra had a cold expression and held a wish-fulfilling staff in his hand, clearly indicating that he was not a friendly visitor.

When Bodhisattva Lingji saw that Samantabhadra had arrived, he could only put his palms together and bow, saying, "Since my senior brother has come, this humble monk will take his leave."

Having said that, he ignored the Yellow Wind Monster's pleas and transformed into a golden light, disappearing directly back to his own Little Sumeru Mountain.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva watched Lingji leave, then turned to the Yellow Wind Monster and said coldly, "You wicked creature, you stole lamp oil and descended to the mortal realm to become a demon, you should be punished. The Buddha is merciful and gave you a chance to atone for your sins, but you failed in your duty and revealed heavenly secrets."

Yellow Wind Monster hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy: "Bodhisattva, please understand, it is not my fault, it is that Sun Wukong who is so versatile..."

Puxian interrupted, saying, "No need for further words. Now that the Tang Emperor has sent troops to intervene, the situation has escalated. If you want to live, you must act according to the plan."

He then whispered a few words in the Yellow Wind Monster's ear, and the Yellow Wind Monster turned pale upon hearing them: "Doesn't this mean that I, the little demon, am going to make an enemy of the entire Human King? Do you think the Human Sect will let me go? And what about the Fire Cloud Cave? Won't they just annihilate me?"

Puxian said coldly, "Either follow the plan, or I will annihilate you now. The choice is yours."

Seeing that Samantabhadra Bodhisattva was not consulting with him, but ordering him to carry out his orders, Huang Fengguai had no choice but to agree, even though he was unwilling.

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Meanwhile, after Gao Cuilan consumed the Water Spirit Fruit, her body was enveloped in water vapor, and her inner immortal power began to revive. Pigsy stood anxiously by her side.

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Don't worry, you fool. This Water Spirit Fruit is produced by the Five Elements Fruit Tree, and it is most suitable for your wife's water-attribute constitution. However, rebuilding her immortal body is indeed painful, and you must endure it."

As expected, Gao Cuilan's meridians were constantly breaking and rebuilding under the impact of the water spirit energy. The pain made her sweat profusely, but she gritted her teeth and refused to make a sound.

Seeing this, Tang Sanzang took out a pill from his robes: "This is a sweet dew pill given by Guanyin Bodhisattva, which may alleviate the pain." Zhu Bajie hurriedly took it and gave it to Gao Cuilan to take. After the pill entered her stomach, Gao Cuilan's complexion immediately eased a lot, and the water vapor around her gradually condensed into a blue cocoon of light, enveloping her inside.

Sun Wukong exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? This seems to be a sign of the revival of the Weak Water's source?"

Just as everyone was focused on Gao Cuilan's changes, a sudden gust of demonic wind arose from the direction of Huangfeng Cave in the distance. The Samadhi Divine Wind, even more intense than before, swept in, carrying with it the stench of blood.

Upon learning of the Demon King's arrival, Qin Qiong raised his golden-tipped spear and ordered the Xuanjia Army, which he had transformed into, "Xuanjia Army, form a defensive formation."

A thousand Xuanjia soldiers simultaneously raised their shields, their military aura condensing into a golden light barrier to keep the demonic wind at bay. However, the wind was extremely strong, and the light barrier rippled, clearly indicating that it was not easy to maintain.

Seeing that his army formation could not completely withstand the Samadhi Divine Wind, Qin Shubao immediately unfurled the Mountain and River Map. Within the map, the flowing waters actually absorbed some of the demonic wind.

Sun Wukong clapped his hands and exclaimed, "What a wonderful treasure! This Map of Mountains and Rivers can truly transform heaven and earth and contain all things. If I had known this earlier, I wouldn't have needed the Wind-Fixing Pearl."

Just as the two were talking, the voice of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva came from the wind: "Qin Qiong, you two actually interfered with the journey to the West, aren't you afraid of being punished by the Buddha?"

Qin Qiong sneered and said, "Buddha? You must be mistaken. I, Qin Qiong, am not a Buddhist disciple. Why should I be afraid of Tathagata?"

Sun Wukong, standing to the side, angrily said, "Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, you should stop pretending. You send demons to obstruct us, and then secretly help them. Is that so honorable?"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva sneered, "Monkey, you and your disciples are nothing but pawns of my Buddhist sect. How dare you be so arrogant? Today I will show you the power of the Western Dharma."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless golden Buddha hands suddenly appeared in the wind, reaching out to grab the Xuanjia army formation. Each Buddha hand was as large as a small mountain, and its power was astonishing.

Qin Qiong hurriedly activated the Mountain and River Map, from which a beam of azure light flew out, transforming into countless sword shadows that clashed with the Buddha's Hand. However, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva's power was profound, and the Buddha's Hand gradually overwhelmed the sword shadows.

Just then, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie attacked simultaneously. In an instant, the Golden Cudgel and the Nine-Toothed Rake emitted a dazzling light, shattering all the Buddha's hands.

Seeing this, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva sneered and said, "A mere trifle, yet you dare to show off in front of this humble monk."

As he spoke, a six-zhang-tall golden body appeared behind Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. His cultivation had clearly reached the late stage of Quasi-Saint.

While the battle raged fiercely outside, an unexpected change occurred inside Huangfeng Cave.

Seeing the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra fighting with Tang Sanzang and the others, Huang Feng was filled with unease. He was originally a yellow-haired weasel who had attained enlightenment at the foot of Mount Ling, but was punished for stealing oil from the glass lamp. Now, he was forced to become an enemy of the Tang Dynasty, which he truly did not want to do.

Just as they were hesitating, a voice suddenly rang out from inside the cave: "Yellow Wind Monster, do you recognize me?"

Yellow Wind Monster turned around in shock, only to see a Taoist priest appear in the cave at some unknown time. The priest's face was blurry, seemingly both in front of him and on the horizon, and he exuded a chilling aura.

"It was a suppression from the depths of his bloodline. Even though Huang Feng Guai had never seen the person before, he already knew who it was. He knelt down and trembled as he paid his respects."

"Little demon Yellow Wind Monster greets Demon Master."

Indeed, the visitor was none other than the Demon Master Kunpeng. He said calmly, "Get up. I know you are confused, so I have come to offer some guidance."

Yellow Wind cried out, "Demon Master, save me! The Buddhist sect is forcing me to become an enemy of the Tang Dynasty's King of Men. This lowly demon truly does not wish to!" (End of Chapter)