Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Although Nuwa was a fellow disciple, she was not a direct descendant of Pangu. The Three Pure Ones considered themselves the true descendants of Pangu and the masters of the primordial world, so how could they be ranked alongside demons?

Taking advantage of the war between the Lich King and the demon king, and the conflict over the orthodox lineage, the Five Sages agreed to besiege the Nuwa Palace, leading to the destruction of the demon cult and the death of Fuxi. From this point on, the Eastern Sage Group began to split, paving the way for the rise of the Western religion.

From then on, people only knew the symbolism: red flowers, white lotus roots, and green lotus leaves represent the fact that the three religions (Chan, Jie, and Ren) are all part of the Xuanmen lineage, and are direct descendants of Hongjun.

No one knows that the Demon Sect is also a branch of the Xuanmen Daoist tradition, and no one knows that Nuwa is also a direct descendant of Hongjun.

Nuwa suffered this great humiliation, had her great fortune of heaven and earth stolen, her blood relatives died violently, her demon sect was forcibly seized by Tongtian, and the demon race was also brutally slaughtered by Laozi's human sect. From then on, she harbored hatred for Pangu and the Three Pure Ones, and vowed to fight to the death.

During the Yin and Shang dynasties, he, along with Yuanshi Tianzun and Zhunti Daoren, plotted behind the scenes to launch the Investiture of the Gods war that destroyed the Jie Sect.

Western Buddhism flourished due to its great destiny, with a billion Buddhist kingdoms and three thousand Buddhas under its tutelage, far surpassing the power of the disciples of the Three Pure Ones, thus sowing the seeds of the decline of the Xuanmen (Taoist school).

The other three lotus seeds transformed into: the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, which became the possession of the Guide Daoist; the Twelve-Petaled Red Lotus of Karmic Fire, which became the possession of the Styx Ancestor; and the Twelve-Petaled Black Lotus of Annihilation, which became the possession of the Demon Ancestor Rahu.

Currently, the only intact lotus platform left is the Karmic Fire Red Lotus, and including Li Xiuyuan's World-Destroying Black Lotus, there are only two left.

Just now, Li Xiuyuan received information from the Black Lotus of Annihilation, which included many demonic cultivation techniques, including the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture, which was practiced by the Demon Ancestor Rahu.

However, this person has long since died and vanished, but if someone cultivates and contemplates his Supreme Heavenly Demon True Scripture, he can be resurrected. As long as the demonic path does not disappear, the Demon Ancestor will never die.

However, the cultivation method that Li Xiuyuan practiced relied on the 'Holy Buddha System' to visualize himself as the future Demon Lord, so in a sense, he replaced the Demon Ancestor.

In the future, others who cultivate the demonic path will use the method of visualizing Li Xiuyuan. And because he obtained the complete Black Lotus of Annihilation, from this day forward he will be the Demon Ancestor Wutian, not the Demon Lord Wutian!

With a thought, Li Xiuyuan finally retrieved the World-Destroying Black Lotus, which completely merged into his lower dantian, where a supreme heavenly demon sat on the lotus platform.

Chapter 165 Suzhen and Her Husband

Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he was in a very good mood. After evolving into the twelfth-grade World-Destroying Black Lotus, he became the Demon Ancestor Wutian and also received the protection of the Demonic Path's fortune.

As the saying goes, "All things in the world have yin and yang, evil and good, demons and Buddhas!"

Li Xiuyuan is that demon. At this time, Buddhism and Taoism are spreading to the East and are about to flourish. In the future, there will also be a time when the demonic path flourishes. At that time, even without cultivation, one can enter the Quasi-Saint realm with the blessing of the Heavenly Dao!

Of the nine sages under the Heavenly Dao, six have already been identified, including those from the Daoist and Buddhist sects. Therefore, the Demonic sect should also have one. The Heavenly Dao is the will of the world, and it emphasizes balance.

Although the Honggou Dao Ancestor was born into the Xuanmen and was the teacher of many saints, he was irreconcilably opposed to the Demonic Sect before he merged with the Dao. However, after he merged with the Heavenly Dao, he became only the Heavenly Dao and was no longer the Honggou!

Even if Honggou wanted to stop it, it would be impossible. If Li Xiuyuan were willing, he could slowly lie low and, with the title of Lord of the Demonic Path, become a saint. It was only a matter of time.

On another note, Li Xiuyuan's cultivation level is now quite high, and he will likely have the help of the 'Holy Buddha System' when the demonic path rises. What he needs to do now is maximize his own interests when the demonic path rises.

Of course, for now, they must remain in hiding, since neither the two saints of Buddhism nor the four saints of Taoism want the rise of the demonic path.

At this moment, Bai Suzhen asked in a deep voice, "Master, where are we going?"

As she spoke, she cautiously looked at Li Xiuyuan and saw that he was standing still. The original ninth-grade world-destroying black lotus had become a twelfth-grade lotus. She even felt that she was hallucinating!

After hearing Bai Suzhen's words, Li Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Come, you all follow me to Aheng's room first."

After saying that, he took Bai Suzhen's hand and walked up to Xiaoqing and Feng Heng, introducing them to her: "This is Bai Suzhen. You two should get along well from now on."

Xiaoqing raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, then pursed her lips without saying a word, seemingly jealous.

Fortunately, Feng Heng spoke up at this moment, saying, "Ah! Hello, Sister Bai, my name is Feng Heng, you can also call me Aheng."

As she spoke, she went up and took Bai Suzhen's hand, the two of them looking like sisters.

Bai Suzhen nodded after hearing this and smiled, "Hello, Aheng!"

Her face was smiling, yet extremely gentle, as kind as an older sister who had just stepped out of the neighbor's house, just waiting for you to greet her with a smile.

Two extremely contradictory qualities are perfectly blended in this one person. It is not dazzling, but it can make people fall in love at first sight, yet dare not have the slightest wish.

After saying that, Bai Suzhen looked at Xiaoqing and smiled, "And who is this younger sister?"

She could tell from her intuition that Xiaoqing's cultivation was not weak either. Since she was by Li Xiuyuan's side, she naturally wanted to build a good relationship with his people.

Li Xiuyuan frowned upon hearing this, reached out and patted Xiaoqing's bottom, chuckling, "She's also my maid, named Xiaoqing. You don't need to pay her any attention; she just has this bad temper."

Ultimately, I am the master of both of them, and I need to teach them a lesson so they understand who is in charge, especially Xiaoqing who likes to throw tantrums.

Xiaoqing's beautiful eyes widened upon hearing this, but she ultimately dared not speak out of turn. At this moment, Bai Suzhen smiled and said, "Xiaoqing, from now on, Suzhen will be with you."

She is kind and compassionate, with a heart full of sympathy and a desire to help those in distress, making it easy for people to develop a liking for her.

This is also the Bai Suzhen in the original story. She subdued Xiaoqing with strong methods and made her her maid. Later, the two became as close as sisters. Even when Bai Suzhen was suppressed under Leifeng Pagoda, Xiaoqing stayed by her side and tried every means to rescue her.

Xiaoqing nodded in response, "Sister Bai!"

As she spoke, she spat out her saliva, seemingly aware that continuing the commotion would be bad for her.

"It might be okay once or twice, but if I don't give Li Xiuyuan face, I'll definitely be in trouble," Xiao Qing thought to herself.

Seeing the three of them getting along so well, Li Xiuyuan was extremely pleased. He said calmly, "Suzhen, from now on you shall call me your husband!"

Before anyone could react, he made the decision.

"Oh! Is this okay?"

Bai Suzhen blushed, her rosy cheeks making her incredibly cute and tempting to take a bite. She knew perfectly well what her husband truly meant in the mortal world.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Hmm, that's fine. I like it when you call me that."

As he spoke, his smile broadened, and anyone could tell he was in a good mood.

Li Xiuyuan felt a surge of excitement when he thought of Bai Suzhen calling him that. He knew that in his later years, he was quite fascinated by the character of Bai Suzhen.

Now that he has met her in person, he can fulfill Li Xiuyuan's dream and have her call him "husband".

Bai Suzhen nodded in response, "Yes, Master!"

"Ok?"

"Official!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled faintly and said, "Yes, that's more like it!"

Before the others could react, he led them back to Feng Heng's cottage in West Lake.

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It has been half a month since Li Xiuyuan subdued Bai Suzhen and made her call him "husband". During this time, Bai Suzhen and Feng Heng Xiaoqing have become quite familiar with each other.

They called her Ah Heng and Qing'er repeatedly, and Bai Suzhen was like the older sister next door, which made the two of them feel very good towards her.

On this day, Bai Suzhen said in a deep voice, "My lord, there is something I would like to ask for your permission to do."

Ever since Li Xiuyuan gave Bai Suzhen the Supreme Heavenly Demon True Scripture, she naturally forgot about Guanyin Bodhisattva's so-called gratitude and attainment of the Heavenly Immortal realm, and turned to cultivating the Supreme Heavenly Demon True Scripture.

I'm afraid it won't be long before it breaks through! And the only downside to West Lake is...?

Chapter 166 Qingming Festival

Every time she called Li Xiuyuan "husband," a shy feeling would rise up deep inside her.

Furthermore, although Li Xiuyuan, Feng Heng, and Xiaoqing were very discreet about what they were doing, Bai Suzhen had already discovered it. So every time she saw the two of them come out of Li Xiuyuan's room, her face would flush red.

Although Li Xiuyuan had feelings for Bai Suzhen, he didn't eat her right away. She needed to let her body ferment slowly so that she would have a better flavor!

Unexpectedly, Bai Suzhen would ask for a favor today. Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan nodded and replied, "Suzhen, given our relationship, just say what you need."

As he spoke, he gazed at Bai Suzhen, exuding a refined and elegant air. She wore a white silk robe that shimmered with gold, and her face was stunningly beautiful. Her eyes were bright and expressive, and her skin was as white as jade and as smooth as butter.

Bai Suzhen blushed and said, "My lord, seventeen hundred years ago, I met a young shepherd boy. It was because of his life-saving grace that I was able to survive. Now, I have cultivated for a thousand years."

Not long ago, I received guidance from Guanyin Bodhisattva that I could become a celestial being after settling my karmic debts with my benefactor. However, Suzhen has already cultivated her husband's supreme Dharma, so karma is no longer a concern. Nevertheless, I still wish to repay him.

As the saying goes, "A drop of water in need is repaid with a spring of water." But how difficult and hopeless it is for me to find someone from thousands of years ago in this vast sea of ​​people.

Fortunately, Guanyin Bodhisattva had clearly stated that if one waits by the bridge over West Lake during the Qingming Festival, their benefactor will appear. I humbly request permission, sir, to go and repay this kindness!

As she spoke, she bowed gracefully to Li Xiuyuan, hoping to settle her karmic debts. She was a grateful person and naturally did not want to owe anyone anything.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Since I have nothing else to do, I'll accompany you on this journey!"

Sending Bai Suzhen to repay a debt of gratitude? Are you kidding me?! The maid I just got is about to change hands, and I haven't even had a chance to play with her yet!

Of course, even if you've played with it, you can't let others have it.

Bai Suzhen was moved upon hearing this and replied, "Thank you, my lord!"

As she spoke, she bowed gracefully to Li Xiuyuan again, a gesture that showed the utmost sincerity.

Li Xiuyuan laughed heartily and said, "Let's go!"

The main reason he wanted to go with Bai Suzhen was that he couldn't bear to leave her. After all, Xu Xian, this pretty boy, might not have any other skills, but his ability to seduce women was certainly not weak. Otherwise, how could Bai Suzhen in the original story have followed him so devotedly?

Bai Suzhen smiled and said, "My lord, shall we go and call Qing'er and Aheng?"

As she spoke, a slight doubt crept into her mind.

Li Xiuyuan shook his head and chuckled, "It's alright, let them continue sleeping for a while! It's just the two of us going over. It's just repaying a debt of gratitude anyway, it'll be easy."

Having said that, he took Bai Suzhen's hand and flew away.

"what!"

Bai Suzhen blushed upon hearing this, and her heart raced as she thought about the bad things the three of them had done inside.

Fortunately, Li Xiuyuan was on his way and didn't have time to pay much attention to it.

"The third day of the third month is Qingming Festival. During Qingming Festival, it rains incessantly. Those who are destined to meet will meet even if they are thousands of miles apart. They must go to the high places of West Lake to find each other."

This is a proverb given to Bai Suzhen by Guanyin Bodhisattva, and it is also a clue for her to repay the kindness.

The third day of the third lunar month is a traditional festival for many ethnic groups in China.