Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 365 Yellow Horn Immortal
After an incense stick has burned, in the dilapidated stone pavilion on the mountain.

Daojun glanced at the setting sun, then at Lü Yan, who had somehow become slumped on the table, passed out drunk, and shook his head with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Lü, back then you boasted that even if you were reincarnated and reborn, you would still be a wine immortal."

Daojun slowly rose and looked towards the distant horizon, where a familiar aura was rapidly approaching.

Before long, a Taoist figure riding on auspicious clouds appeared in the Dao Lord's field of vision. Upon seeing that the Dao Lord was indeed there, the Taoist couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Daojun, you've really been hard to find. Your whereabouts are unpredictable, and the cause and effect are hard to fathom. If I hadn't gone to your Golden Gourd Mountain to inquire, I truly wouldn't have known you were here."

Daojun cupped his hands in greeting and said:
"Fellow Daoist Taiyi, has the matter we discussed earlier been settled?"

“Indeed, indeed. I came to find you to go with you. This event is quite grand, and we cannot miss it.”

"Alright, please wait for me for a moment, fellow Daoist."

After Daojun finished speaking, he waved his whisk, causing the wine cups and wine pots on the table to disappear. Then, Daojun waved his whisk again, lay down on the table, and Lü Yan, whose body was already exuding a faint spiritual aura, and the brown horse tied to the side, instantly disappeared from the spot. Daojun sent them directly back to the Lü residence.

Taiyi Zhenren looked thoughtfully at the place where Lü Yan had been, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Is this kid the reincarnation of Lü Dongbin? I wonder what brings you here, fellow Daoist?"

"Fellow Daoist has good eyesight. My fellow Daoist Lü entrusted me with taking care of him after his reincarnation before he was reincarnated. I will do my best to help him."

Taiyi Zhenren nodded with a smile, watching as auspicious clouds rose from beneath Daojun's feet and slowly drifted to his side.

"Fellow Daoist, this time you are giving a sermon at the Mi Luo Palace. It is quite a large-scale event. Today should also be your first time visiting the Mi Luo Palace."

"As the Daoist temple of my master, I will explain these rules to you on the way. I heard that in addition to my master, Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, my senior uncle, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, will also be giving a lecture this time."

"So, in addition to the numerous invitations sent out by the Mi Luo Palace, my master's side also sent out quite a few, which explains the scale of this event."

On the cloud, Taiyi Zhenren and Daojun traveled together. Taiyi explained many precautions to Daojun one by one, and Daojun listened attentively and kept all the matters in mind.

Despite his seemingly carefree and irresponsible demeanor, Taiyi Zhenren was extremely respectful towards his master, Yuanshi Tianzun, and his smile became serious and earnest.

As for Daojun, he received such news in the Heavenly Court a few years ago.

He hadn't paid much attention to it at first, since the Three Pure Ones' lectures were a rare occurrence, often happening only once every ten thousand years. The last time the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable lectured on the Primordial Dao Fruit was only a little over a hundred years ago.

He was qualified to go last time, but he couldn't go because he had to preside over the Journey to the West. Who would have thought that just a few days after the news reached his ears, Taiyi Zhenren, a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, would bring him similar news again.

"This time, it must be because of my Uncle-Master Shangqing. Otherwise, given my master's temperament, he would not have opened the altar to preach again so quickly."

Upon hearing Daojun's doubts, the outspoken Taiyi Zhenren spoke his mind directly. Although he didn't reveal anything, Daojun's expression became quite strange.

At this moment, Taiyi Zhenren subconsciously shut his mouth tightly. He looked around worriedly and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that nothing had fallen from the sky for a long time.

"Thank goodness. Daoist Lord, let's hurry. Many fellow Daoists must have already arrived at the Mi Luo Palace by now."

"well."

Daojun was also somewhat looking forward to it, wondering if he would be able to see that senior Zhenyuanzi again this time. After all, this person seemed to enjoy visiting relatives and friends, and the Three Pure Ones preaching the Dao was a major event in the Three Realms with many benefits.

As for Lü Yan, he was naturally being looked after by his subordinates and Zhongli Quan. In another two years, Lü Yan's path of cultivation should begin.
Above the Thirty-Three Heavens, at the highest position in the heavens, lies the Mi Luo Palace.

As Daojun and Taiyi Zhenren continued their journey, Daojun finally saw the highest heavenly palace, the Mi Luo Palace, for the first time.

Here, rolling blue clouds stretched out, and in the center stood a magnificent palace complex with carved railings, jade steps, green tiles, and red eaves, exuding endless majesty.

As Daojun looked around, he saw endless jade pavilions and golden towers, and felt that this place was indescribably magnificent.

"Daojun, this is the Mi Luo Palace. It is extremely large and contains many layers of space. Even someone like you or me could get lost if we are not careful. Daojun, you must follow my footsteps closely."

Seeing the solemn expression on Taiyi Zhenren's face, Daojun nodded seriously and flew with Taiyi Zhenren through the clouds towards the Mi Luo Palace.

Before long, the two arrived at the gate of the Miro Palace. Under the watchful eyes of two golden-armored deities holding halberds, they flew into the Miro Palace.

Taiyi Zhenren led Daojun past one jade tower and golden pavilion after another, and palaces of cassia and orchid. If they encountered any immortals in the area, they would stop and greet each other and exchange a few words.

As the two of them drew closer, Daojun also encountered many gods and immortals whom he knew and befriended.

"Senior Zhen Yuanzi?"

In a jade pavilion shrouded in ethereal mist, Daojun watched with some delight as Zhenyuan Daxian chatted with the old man in yellow beside him.

Hearing the sounds coming from not far away, Zhen Yuanzi turned around and saw Daojun and Taiyi Zhenren appear. He nodded with a smile and said:

"As expected, Daojun has also arrived."

Daojun nodded with a smile, stepped forward into the jade pavilion, and bowed to the senior Zhen Yuanzi in front of him.

"It's been a long time, Senior Zhen Yuanzi. How have you been lately?"

“That would be excellent. I’ve also brought Qingfeng and Mingyue with me for this lecture. They’re currently in the inner palace’s side hall with the other disciples. You can meet them and, if you have some free time, help them out.”

"Yes, Senior Zhen Yuanzi."

Daojun nodded without hesitation. After all, to be honest, he did owe this person some karma, and this person also treated him as a junior.

Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and nodded, turning to reveal the smiling old man in yellow standing beside him.

"Fellow Daoist Huangjiao, this is the Divine Physician Daojun who has been quite prominent in the Heavenly Court in recent years. Daojun, you must have heard of him as well. He is the Great Immortal Huangjiao."

Upon hearing this, Daojun bowed to the old man in yellow opposite him.

"This junior has met the Great Immortal. I have long heard of your name, but I never expected to have the opportunity to meet you today."

The immortal opposite him was not arrogant at all, and returned the greeting with a smile and a cupped hand.

"Daojun, you are too kind. I know that Zhenyuan Daxian once did you a favor and was an old friend of your master, which is why you respect him so much. We don't need to be like that; we can just be equals."

(End of this chapter)