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Chapter 358 Heading West
Li Ming listlessly swung his tail and yawned heavily. After going through the thunder tribulation, his wealth had now increased several times and he had reached a critical point. It was useless to practice further. Instead, it was difficult to take the final step. It was unknown when he would be able to reach the goal. Maybe it would be soon, maybe it would be very slow.

Behind him was Zhang An, who was carrying a large bamboo basket and was packing his luggage.

Li Mingze thought to himself.

"I thought it was an epic plot about a battle between humans and demons, but it turns out to be a script from Journey to the West."

On that day, the council of elders from the twelve sects of Miaoqing Mountain finally decided to escort the Wordless Heavenly Book westwards. Since the elders still had to stay in Miaoqing Mountain and it was not suitable for a large group to move, they finally decided to send a team of four people and one ox.

That is, Lei Dongzi, Zang Shan, Zeng Yushu, Zhang An and the big yellow cattle Li Ming.

As for Zeng Yushu's uncle Zeng Youchun, he was arranged to continue his practice in Miaoqing Mountain.

The list was finalized very quickly. It was said that it was finalized by the head of the Tianjian Sect. He was the number one person in Miaoqing Mountain. He had mastered the creation and understood the will of heaven. If we were to go by his words.

These people are all connected with the energy of the Heavenly Book. It seems to be a coincidence, but in fact there must be a reason. If you follow the will of heaven, you will get twice the result with half the effort.

Needless to say, it was Zhang An who led the two men up the mountain, and Huang Niu was the one who was chosen as the one whose 'life was not destined to end' and whose life was saved by the power of the Heavenly Book. Lei Dongzi was Zhang An's master and Huang Niu's owner, and it was Zang Shan's preaching that triggered Huang Niu's enlightenment.

Each link is connected to the next, and they are all important figures in the secrets of heaven.

So I am taking a brief rest in the sect and will set off immediately.

The destination of their trip was the Western Taixu Palace. According to legend, the Taoist Priest Yuanshi, the master of Taixu Palace, was the number one person in the current Taoist world and the Jade Pillar of the Human Race. If there was anyone who could decipher the secret of the Wordless Heavenly Book, it would probably be only this person. The word "West" in the Wordless Heavenly Book should most likely be in the Taixu Palace.

As for the voices calling for leaving the Wordless Heavenly Book in Miaoqing Mountain, there were some, but they were all suppressed by Master Chang.

"Xiao An, are you ready?"

Lei Dongzi's voice came from afar, and Zhang An responded quickly.

"Master, I'm ready."

"Okay, let's go now. Don't keep your uncle waiting for too long."

"Niu'er, let's go. It's a good opportunity to see the beautiful scenery of the world." Lei Dongzi's voice was light and airy, and at this moment it even had a bit of fairy air.

Li Ming also slowly stood up and paced away.

At the same time, at the Taoting Pavilion on the top of Miaoqing Mountain.

The Wendao Pavilion is built on the highest point of Miaoqing Mountain. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Miaoqing Mountain that stretches for thousands of miles. It is a tourist attraction in the Tianjian Sect, but few people come here on weekdays.

As the leader of the twelve sects in Miaoqing Mountain, it seems very reasonable for the Tianjian Sect to occupy the top of the mountain.

At this moment, there were two rare people standing in the Pavilion of Asking Dao. One of them was Master Chang, the head of the Tianjian Sect. His eyes were dark, and seemed to contain the charm of Dao.

Master Xu, standing beside him, asked, "Master Chang, aren't you afraid there's a trick behind this? The Demon Court is so strict. Could it be..."

Master Chang shook his head and said, "The will of heaven is unpredictable. The will of heaven is unpredictable. All we can do is do our best and leave the rest to fate. I have only married two Dao disciples from your sect. Do you have any complaints?"

Master Xu sighed and said, "It is a calamity, but also fate. If you can grasp it, it is also an opportunity."

"You bet on bad luck, I bet on fate. I just hope I didn't make a wrong bet!" Master Chang laughed.

Master Xu also smiled and looked towards the west.

The sky is blue, dotted with a few white clouds, moving slowly, adding a bit of comfort.

A gentle breeze blew, and the branches and leaves of the wild grass swayed slightly. It was a sunny and windy day. Although it was autumn, it was a rare good day.

On the mountain path, a yellow ox was carrying a young man on its back, and three people were walking slowly around him.

"Xiao An, are you tired?"

"Master, I'm not tired, but if you're willing to take a few steps on your own, I think I'll feel much better."

"What are you talking about? What are you talking about? You went up the mountain when you were six years old and practiced Taoism there for ten years. How have I, your master, treated you in those ten years? Now I ask you to recite two things and you have so much to say?"

Zangshan couldn't stand Lei Dongzi's exploitation of Zhang An anymore, and said, shaking his head.

"Forget it, you haven't taken a single step since you flew out of Miaoqing Mountain. There's not a speck of dirt on your shoes. No wonder Xiao An is so tired. Listen to me, Xiao An. Leave him down. If anything goes wrong, Master Uncle will take care of it."

Zhang An didn't dare to do that. He could only give a wry smile and continue walking forward. Li Ming carried Zeng Yushu on his back, walking at a very even pace, neither fast nor slow. The area around Miaoqing Mountain was a human land, so it was naturally safe. But after 500 miles, the situation was different. There were many ghosts and demons.

At this time, Zhang An asked, "Master, are we going to walk step by step to Taixu Palace like this? How many years will it take?"

Lei Dongzi became serious for a rare time when he heard Zhang An's question.

"You've never left the mountain, so you don't have a clear understanding of the current world situation. It's a good opportunity to talk to you about it now."

Upon hearing the voice, Zhang An immediately listened attentively.

Lei Dongzi coughed lightly, then spoke in a leisurely and unhurried tone.

"In today's world, the Central Plains has been occupied by the Demon Court for a thousand years. Our human race was forced to fight in the four poles and establish four domains. You all know this, but for a thousand years, our battle has never stopped. The human race wants to counterattack, and the Demon Court also needs to use cultivators to hone its subordinates. Therefore, there are four major battlefields at the four poles, four grinding wheels of flesh and blood. Day and night, there is no end. The Taoist cultivators of the human race and the demon soldiers and generals of the demon race are in a constant battle. Look at me and your uncle Cangshan. We also fought on the battlefield between the two races back then. All disciples of Miaoqing Mountain must serve in the battlefield between the two races for twenty years after practicing in the mountains for a certain number of years. After that, they can choose to stay in the army or return to the mountain gate."

Having said this, Lei Dongzi paused, glanced at Zangshan, and saw that his expression remained unchanged, but a trace of sadness seemed to flash in the depths of his eyes, so he shook his head and continued.

"But returning to the mountains doesn't mean you'll live a peaceful and stable life. Those who return to the mountains still have various important tasks within the sect, such as refining magical instruments, talismans, and elixirs to supply the front lines. They also train talents in the rear and eliminate the surrounding monsters. Although the four poles are bitterly cold, it doesn't mean that there are no monsters."

As if he was getting excited, Lei Dongzi simply jumped up from Zhang An's back, broke off a branch and started drawing on the ground.

"Look, this big circle is the Central Plains. We humans are currently located in the four directions of east, south, west and north. But you have to know that this doesn't mean that the big circle is entirely populated by demons. There are also humans among them, but..."

Lei Dongzi glanced at Zeng Yushu on Li Ming's back and said, "They are just fellow enslaved by the demon tribe. They are their food and labor. Their lives are worse than death and they are in dire straits."

Zeng Yushu nodded, his eyes filled with sorrow as he spoke in a resounding voice, "That's why we must escort the Heavenly Book, interpret the will of Heaven, defeat the Demon Court, and free the human race from being enslaved by the demons!"

Li Ming swung his tail but had some insights in his mind. In his previous life, he was reborn in a remote village under the rule of the Demon Court. At first, the pig demon was okay. Although it also ate people, it was restrained and abided by the rules. But what he got later was completely unreasonable. It ate without hesitation and indulged in lust without restraint.

From the small to the big, we can see what a hell on earth the entire demon court is.

Zang Shan nodded slightly, then continued, "It's just that the world is vast. Although the four poles are bitterly cold, they are still quite large. Humanity can't occupy them all, you see."

He stepped forward, casually pointed at a small dot on the ground, and said, "This is our Miaoqing Mountain Range. There are twelve sects of cultivation in the mountains, protecting the people and the people around them. There are countless villages and towns, but they only occupy this small spot. The Emperor's Flowing Liquid comes every few years. There are monsters who are born naturally and are endless to kill. There are also some old monsters with deep cultivation who have occupied the mountains and become kings. As long as they don't enslave the human race or commit too many murders, we won't wipe them out. Otherwise, if they provoke an attack, even the twelve sects of Miaoqing Mountain may not be able to hold on."

These few sentences have fully demonstrated the weakness of the human race.

In the Central Plains, the demon court rules the world, and the human race is treated as playthings, food, and slaves by the demons. It is already miserable enough.

Outside the Central Plains, in the four polar regions, apart from the four areas governed by the four major sects, which are relatively peaceful, there are still countless demons. As long as they don't go too far, they cannot wipe them out one by one.

In other words, the journey west is not a smooth one, and there is no telling how many monsters and demons there are along the way.

Therefore, they kept a low profile after leaving Miaoqing Mountain. It was fine on normal days, but now they were carrying the Wordless Heavenly Book with them. If some demons coveted them, or if the news leaked out accidentally, they would be in endless trouble. So, for safety's sake, no one flew, but walked on foot.

"But if we keep walking, how long will it take to reach Taixu Palace?"

Zhang An couldn't help but ask.

Zang Shan looked thoughtful and sighed softly, "At the shortest, three to five years; at the longest, ten to eight years."

"Ah? It takes so long?" Zhang An was shocked.

Lei Dongzi smiled at this moment and said, "Although the road is long, if you keep walking you will reach your destination. There is a saying that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. You have practiced in the mountains for ten years, and now you have come down from the mountains and wandered around the world for ten years. You must have gained a lot. How brilliant your future will be, your master dare not even imagine it!"

Then Lei Dongzi began to draw a big round cake for Zhang An, promising him many benefits, and finally got on Zhang An's back again.

Zangshan shook his head and sighed when he saw this, but he didn't take it seriously. People who practice Taoism have long lifespans, so eight or ten years wouldn't be a big deal. He just didn't know if he could arrive safely!
Thinking of Master Xu's instructions before he went down the mountain, Zangshan felt a little heavier in his heart.

The group walked very fast. Later, Zhang An could not bear it any longer and put down Lei Dongzi, so that he did not fall behind.

Before they knew it, it was late at night. They were now in the mountains, with no village in front and no shop behind. They had no choice but to rest on the spot.

It is autumn now. Although you don't feel it during the day, it is still a bit chilly at night. Fortunately, except for Zeng Yushu, everyone among them is a Taoist practitioner and is immune to cold or heat.

Everyone was about to take a break when suddenly an old voice was heard.

"It's so hard for me to find it!"

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