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

Sun Wukong transformed into a golden light and rushed straight to the palace. Although he appeared extremely angry, he actually had other plans.

He had long ago discerned that although the extremely yin energy in the vegetarian meal was potent, it was not a deadly poison. Instead, it was like a powerful catalyst, specifically designed to draw out the yang essence within his master's body.

This seems more like a carefully planned scheme than a simple murder. As for what the scheme actually entails, you'll have to ask Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion directly.

The golden cudgel, carrying the force of wind and thunder, was about to smash into the magnificent dome of the Golden Palace when suddenly a supple yet powerful, chilling force surged forth from the side, like an invisible giant net, effortlessly neutralizing Sun Wukong's earth-shattering attack.

"Great Sage, why are you so angry?" The figure of the Imperial Preceptor, Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion, quietly appeared in the square in front of the palace.

Her clothes fluttered in the breeze, and her smile was gentle, as if the sharp interception just now had not come from her.

Her gaze swept over Sun Wukong, carrying a subtle, unspoken meaning. She said, "Holy Monk, you are merely feeling unwell. Our imperial physicians have miraculous remedies and will surely ensure your well-being."

“Great Sage, you have trespassed into the palace and disturbed His Majesty’s presence. This is no small crime. If you cannot give me an explanation, I will not be able to let you and your disciples leave.”

Finally, they had an excuse to leave Tang Sanzang and his disciples in the Women's Kingdom. The Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion couldn't help but feel secretly pleased, praising Sun Wukong for cooperating with him.

The Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion naturally knew that Tang Sanzang and his companions were aware of her existence. Therefore, she naturally didn't really believe that Sun Wukong had come to fight her to the death.

At this moment, Sun Wukong, holding his golden cudgel, snorted coldly and said, "My master is writhing in pain in the inn right now, and you still want an explanation from me?"

"Enough with the nonsense. Either hand over the antidote and come with me to heal your master, or take this blow from my staff, smash this palace to pieces, and find the antidote yourself."

His voice was loud and clear, making the palace tiles rattle. The female officials and guards around him all turned pale, but they still managed to maintain their formation, showing how well-trained they were.

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, the Imperial Preceptor's expression changed drastically. He glared at Sun Wukong and coldly snorted.

"Great Sage, do not make false accusations. The vegetarian meal was prepared by the royal court. I meant well; how could it be poison?"

"If the Holy Monk is unwell, whether it is due to acclimatization issues or a relapse of an old illness, how can you blame me? If the Great Sage continues to cause trouble, don't blame me for being impolite."

She subtly formed a hand seal, and an even more subtle, chilling aura spread out. It wasn't a direct attack, but rather it coiled around Sun Wukong like a swamp, further suppressing his supernatural powers.

This wasn't a life-or-death struggle; it was more like an attempt to trap him here. Sun Wukong knew perfectly well that the Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion was indeed putting on an act, both to train his master and to restrain him.

He feigned rage, wielding his golden cudgel with the speed of a whirlwind as he fought the nine-tailed earth scorpion.

For a moment, the square was filled with golden light and swirling black mist. It seemed intense, but in reality, neither side was going all out. They were tacitly putting on a show for the eyes that might be watching from the shadows.

Just as Sun Wukong and the Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion were fighting fiercely in the front hall of the palace, causing waves of energy fluctuations, Tang Sanzang's situation in the inn became increasingly critical.

His body was alternating between hot and cold, with golden Buddhist light and pitch-black yin energy intertwining and clashing on his skin, and it felt as if something alive was writhing beneath his skin, causing him excruciating pain.

Sha Wujing was so anxious that he paced back and forth, his demon-subduing staff making a loud thud, but he was at a loss for what to do.

Gao Cuilan tried to channel the extreme yin energy with her own weak water essence, but found that the energy was extremely pure and ancient, and it was difficult to harmonize it. Instead, there were signs that it was being triggered and backfired.

"What should we do?" Pigsy scratched his ears, looking at his master's pained expression, and then he remembered the cold vegetarian meal that had just entered his mouth.

He said with deep regret, "If I had known this would happen, I should have tasted it first and let Master test the poison."

Just as things were getting chaotic, the sound of orderly footsteps suddenly came from outside the inn, along with a soft yet authoritative announcement: "Her Majesty the Queen has arrived." Before the words were even finished, a woman dressed in a phoenix robe and wearing a jeweled crown entered gracefully, escorted by a group of elite female soldiers.

Her appearance was so beautiful that it defied description, as if she embodied the essence of the most yin spirit in the world. Yet, her eyes and brows carried a lingering melancholy and the imposing presence of someone who had long held a high position.

She was enveloped in a faint aura of extreme yin, and was none other than the queen of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom.

Her gaze immediately fell upon Tang Sanzang, who was groaning in pain on the bed. Then she waved to the female physician beside her.

An elderly woman accompanying them quickly stepped forward, reached out to check on Tang Sanzang's condition, and after a moment, reported back with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty, it seems that there are two extreme forces clashing within this elder's body, one extremely yang and strong, and the other extremely yin and cold, which are incompatible with each other."

"The damage has now reached the very foundation of the meridians. Ordinary medicines... will likely be ineffective..."

Upon hearing this, the Queen stepped forward slowly and, disregarding her status, personally extended her finger and gently placed it on Tang Sanzang's burning forehead.

Her fingertips were as cold as jade, and the moment they touched his skin, Tang Sanzang's violent trembling miraculously subsided somewhat.

He struggled to open his eyes, and through his blurry vision, he saw a stunningly beautiful yet icy face close at hand, those eyes staring intently at him, as if trying to see into the depths of his soul.

An indescribable feeling arose in Tang Sanzang's heart. It was not simply romantic love between a man and a woman, but more like an attraction and resonance that came from the source.

"you……"

Tang Sanzang's voice was hoarse.

The Queen did not answer, but instead slightly rotated her palm, and a wisp of extremely pure Yin energy, almost tangible, slowly entered Tang Sanzang's body.

This force did not forcibly suppress or dispel the extreme yin energy, but rather in a higher and more fundamental way.

It guides the turbulent Yin and Yang energies within Tang Sanzang's body, causing them to gradually move from fierce confrontation towards a slow and difficult fusion.

As the excruciating pain subsided, Tang Sanzang's mind cleared considerably. He clearly sensed that the power bestowed upon him by the Queen was not malicious, but rather filled with a kind of ancient vitality and soothing intent.

The Golden Cicada Essence within his body no longer rejected this foreign Yin energy; instead, it actively absorbed and integrated with it, like rain after a long drought.

The Queen withdrew her hand, her expression still cold, but the frost in her eyes seemed to melt slightly.

“The holy monk is an envoy of the Celestial Empire. It is my oversight that he has suffered such a calamity in my country.”

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Pigsy and the others. Then she said, "This place is not suitable for recuperation. Please move to a quiet room in the palace. I need to personally treat the Holy Monk."

Pigsy and Sandy exchanged glances, unsure whether to agree. Gao Cuilan, however, nodded slightly. She sensed that although the Queen's power was extremely cold, it was also balanced and peaceful, without any sense of evil, and it seemed to have a truly miraculous effect on Tang Sanzang.

Just then, Sun Wukong somersaulted in through the window, his demonic aura still lingering, clearly having just escaped the Nine-Tailed Earth Scorpion.

With a quick scan, he saw that his master's condition had stabilized considerably, and upon seeing the Queen present, he immediately understood most of the situation. (End of Chapter)