Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 409 The Great Luo Golden Immortal Lü Dongbin

Daojun Temple is located within the Zhongnan Mountain area.

The group of people sitting at the table were watching the golden bridge slowly disappear in the water mirror, while the dazzling ceiling flowers that were slowly falling above their heads were also slowly disappearing.

"Even a Great Immortal is much slower than him."

"The Emperor once said that among the Eight Immortals, Lü Dongbin had the highest talent and the best temperament, and should be the most likely to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal. Now it seems that this is indeed the case."

Zhongli Quan stood up with a sigh, and the White Crane Boy also quickly got up and came to his master's side.

"Daojun, Xingjun, now that this matter is settled, my two servants and I will return to Crane Peak."

The others also stood up, and Daojun said:
"Fellow Daoist, the Star Lord and I are about to return to the Heavenly Court to celebrate Fellow Daoist Lü's victory. Why don't you come along?"

"Haha, I'm just a lazy bum, so I won't join in the fun. The other members of the Eight Immortals should all be here, so I'll take my two servants and head back first."

As Zhongli Quan spoke, he bowed to Daojun and Xingjun once more, and the clouds rose beneath his feet, carrying him and the two boys beside him as they flew towards the top of Crane Peak.

As soon as Zhongli Quan left, Ao Wang and Zhong Kui also hurriedly took their leave.

"Lord Daojun, Lord Xingjun, I must go to Jiangzhou to investigate the evil spirits causing trouble, so I will take my leave now."

"Seniors, my Baihe River still needs someone to look after it, so Master Zhong Kui and I will take our leave now."

Daojun and Xingjun nodded with smiles, watching Zhong Kui and Ao Wang transform into a golden light and a light blue light and disappear before them.

"Daojun, let's return to the Heavenly Palace as soon as possible. Once Fellow Daoist Lü has received his reward from the Jade Emperor, the welcoming banquet you prepared for him can begin."

“What the Star Lord says makes sense.”

Daojun nodded with a smile, then with a flick of his sleeve, he put away the table in front of him and flew towards the Heavenly Palace together with Taibai Jinxing beside him, riding the clouds and mist.

In the blink of an eye, another five years have passed in the human world. The extraordinary phenomenon of heavenly flowers falling and golden lotuses springing up all over Jambudvipa five years ago has gradually become a topic of conversation among people, and has been compiled into countless versions by storytellers and spread around.

It wasn't until the Dan Ding Sect issued a message saying that this strange phenomenon was a sign of their ancestor, Lü Dongbin, when he attained enlightenment and passed away that things gradually calmed down, and the Dan Ding Sect became even more sought-after.

However, it is rare for even one Great Immortal to be born in the world, perhaps only once every ten thousand years. This is why such a strange phenomenon is so astonishing, and it is not recorded in ancient books and classics.

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Palace, as Lü Dongbin returned to the Heavenly Court and received the title of preacher, a five-day-long banquet of immortals came to an end.

In the Heavenly Court Daoist Palace.

The Divine Physician Daojun, Venus, and Lü Dongbin were having a small gathering in the deep blue Daojun Palace, exchanging toasts and drinks.

Lu Dongbin, holding a wine cup in front of him, his ruddy face full of sincerity, toasted the Daoist Lord:

"This reincarnation and cultivation was made possible by the Dao Lord's assistance, which allowed me to cultivate safely along the way. This cup is a tribute to the Dao Lord for his protection throughout the journey."

Daojun raised his wine cup and said with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Lü, you flatter me. There is no need for such formalities between us. My purpose in descending to the mortal realm to offer some protection is twofold: firstly, to fulfill our promise from years ago, and secondly, to uphold our friendship."

"Hahaha~ Yes, yes, I misspoke. There's no need for such words between us." Lü Dongbin laughed and downed his wine cup in one gulp. Daojun and Taibai Jinxing, who were watching this scene with smiles, also drank their wine in one go.

Even after several days in the Heavenly Palace, Lü Dongbin's heart was still filled with joy. Tens of thousands of years of cultivation had finally achieved his wish, and he would be immortal for eternity. Isn't this what all cultivators strive for?
Even he himself did not expect that this reincarnation and cultivation would go so smoothly. Of course, this was also inseparable from the Dao Lord's protection along the way.

His fellow Daoist first took good care of him in his childhood, then spent more than a hundred years refining a Pure Yang Elixir, and later, with the help of the Daoist Medical Hall that spread throughout the four continents, he promoted the prestige of the Dan Ding Sect.

It can be said that this person in front of him has truly spared no effort in helping him this time.

Thinking of this, Lü Dongbin felt another surge of gratitude and was also impressed by his own judgment back then, realizing that it had indeed been correct.

"Daoist Lord, although we shouldn't say such things because of our relationship, I will always remember your kindness in helping me achieve enlightenment. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know, and I, Lü Dongbin, will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

Daojun spent another day with Lü Dongbin and Taibai Jinxing before Lü Dongbin took his leave and returned to his long-abandoned Da Chunyang Wanshou Palace.

As Venus also took his leave, Daojun returned directly to Daojun Mountain in the lower realm, where he met with He Liansheng, who had returned to the place, in the incense space.

"Are you leaving so soon?"

Daojun looked at He Liansheng, dressed in green, with some surprise. He had not expected that the other party would leave after only staying in the Three Realms for a little over a hundred years.

Given the vastness of the Three Realms and the passage of over a hundred years, even with He Liansheng's abilities, there should still be many places he has never seen before.

"Yes, I have found what Shennong left behind. With this, I can ask the Primordial Heavenly Venerable to send me to the world he is in now."

Daojun nodded slightly upon seeing the smile on He Liansheng's face.

Even after ten thousand years, He Liansheng still remembered Shennong, who had nurtured him. Although he always referred to him as an old man, Daojun knew how deep the bond between He Liansheng and Shennong was.

He Liansheng had always talked about Shennong whenever they spoke before, and now that he could finally return to Shennong's side, he was happy for him.

However, it seems that Shennong truly had foresight; what He Liansheng found must have been this contingency plan that Shennong had prepared long ago in the Three Realms.
"So you're planning to go to the Mi Luo Palace to find the Primordial Heavenly Venerable today?"

"That's right. I've come today to say goodbye and thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Daojun smiled and shook his head, then chuckled softly:

"There's no need to be so polite. This isn't something we decided on long ago. Since I promised you, I will naturally keep my word."

"Since your mind is made up, I will not keep you any longer. I will help you return safely to Shennong's side. As for you and me..."

"See you later."

Upon hearing this, He Liansheng solemnly cupped his hands and said:
"See you later."

The chaos is boundless and endless. Even the many powerful figures who have emerged from the Three Realms cannot say that they have explored its end. The endless world within the chaos, if separated, is like two water droplets in the ocean; how easy would it be for them to reunite?

Their wish, and also their vision, is that no matter how far apart they are, they will eventually meet again.
(End of this chapter)