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Chapter 114 Harvest, Promise, Resolution

The celestial palace in the clouds was shrouded in mist and auspicious clouds.

A myriad of rays of light shone forth, and auspicious colors burst forth.

Goddesses and fairies can be seen everywhere, and mythical birds and beasts roam among them, displaying an extremely harmonious and magnificent scene.

Amidst the clouds of the heavens, stands an extremely magnificent mansion.

This is the palace of Venus.

Venus was a close advisor to the Jade Emperor, holding an extremely prominent position and possessing a complex of palaces.

In addition to the main hall, there are also subordinate departments such as Qingjing and Ningshen, which are responsible for taking care of Venus's daily life.

The minor deities in each department held Venus in high esteem.

After all, this old immortal was extremely tactful and reliable in his work, and was well-liked by the emperor.

The saying goes, "Even a high-ranking official has to be at the gates of a prime minister." These subordinate deities of Venus, when they go out into the world, are no less powerful than ordinary celestial gods.

This is the benefit of clinging to a powerful figure.

However, the old immortal's current situation is far worse than these minor deities imagined.

The Venusian people are confused and have no idea what to do.

After all, he was facing Xu Xian, whose cultivation was unparalleled, whose connections were vast, and whose background was profound.

Now his eyes were lifeless, his lips were pale, and he was muttering incoherent words.

He almost went mad.

Just then, a deity from the Qingjing Division, affiliated with the Venus Palace, reported that the two Arhats from the West, who subdue dragons and tigers, had come to visit together.

The old immortal, who had been looking dazed, immediately composed himself, transforming into someone who seemed unfathomable and in complete control.

She opened the door with a smile and welcomed the two, Jianglong and Fuhu, inside.

The feelings of subduing dragons and tigers are very similar to those of Venus, but the situation is even more difficult.

Therefore, when the two saw Venus's expression, they felt as if they had grasped a lifeline.

I was truly thrilled.

The two Arhats, Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger, followed Venus into the celestial palace and took their seats as host and guest.

A celestial boy offered tea, auspicious clouds surrounded the house, and good fortune filled the doorway.

The two Arhats were in a state of anxiety; how could they have the leisure to savor tea?

He could only suppress his anger and bow to Venus, recounting the hardships they had encountered.

"Old Immortal, we have both come to the mortal realm to retrieve the scriptures."

"Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide anything."

"Xu Xian's background is extremely powerful. His master is the Bodhi Patriarch, and his wives are Bai Suzhen, a true dragon under the Zhulong Sect, and the Third Holy Mother, the niece of the Jade Emperor, who holds the supreme treasure, the Lotus Lantern."

"Such a person, let alone you and me, even the gods of the Heavenly Court and the Spirit Mountain would not dare to easily defy him."

"Now, the Long-Armed Ape, under his instructions, is obstructing the Great Sage and hindering his journey westward."

"We have come here with the golden lotus in accordance with the Buddha's decree to resolve this, but we do not know where to begin, so we have come to seek guidance from the old immortal."

"At the same time, I would also like to ask the old immortal to tell me the truth: what is the Heavenly Court's attitude towards Xu Xian?"

Venus stroked his long beard, narrowed his eyes, and sighed, "You two venerable ones, do you think I am unaware of the risks involved?"

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"Just now, Master Ge and I thoroughly investigated his background, and we were already terrified."

"What Xu Xian sought was not gold, silver, treasures, or divine titles and positions, but rather the sole opportunity to become a great supernatural being at the end of that era."

"We will sit back and watch the world reopen, untouched by eternal calamity!"

"This matter concerns the survival of the Heavenly Court and the Ling Mountain lineage; there are only a few spots available in an entire era."

"The Jade Emperor and the Buddha each have their own plans."

"As subordinates, we can only mediate and mediate; we must never step forward and invite trouble upon ourselves."

Both the Dragon Subduer and the Tiger Tamer knew they couldn't force their way in.

Even if they wanted to suppress Xu Xian, they couldn't.

After all, that great god's cultivation had already reached the heavens, and he possessed countless magical treasures.

The Arhat Subduing Tiger frowned and said, "Old Immortal, the Long-Armed Ape and the Great Sage are now fighting so fiercely that the mountains and the earth are shaking. The important matter of the pilgrimage cannot be delayed. If it is delayed for too long, it will ruin the destiny of the Mahayana Buddhism's eastward transmission, and neither of us can bear the consequences."

The Arhat Subduing Dragon opens his palm, revealing a dazzling golden lotus.

In an instant, Venus's residence seemed to be shrouded in a layer of golden mist, an auspicious sight.

"This is a golden lotus bestowed by the Buddha, the essence of the Buddhist path. I originally intended to use it to appease Xu Xian and persuade him to remove his obstruction, but Xu Xian's vision is so high that this golden lotus is probably not worthy of his attention."

Upon hearing this, Venus nodded slightly, stood up and paced a few steps, saying, "Buddha bestowed the golden lotus, which was already a great sacrifice. But what Xu Xian sought was the position of the Great Supernatural Power, which was jointly granted by both the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling, not merely magical treasures and techniques."

Venus also displayed something, with thousands of auspicious rays and countless beams of light.

For a time, it even rivaled the auspicious aura emanating from the golden lotus of the Buddha.

Clearly, these two treasures are of the same level and are equally matched!

Venus spoke up, saying, "I came here on the orders of the Jade Emperor, bringing with me a precious treasure from the Heavenly Court. I originally intended to use it for mediation, but now it seems that the treasure is all in vain. Only a promise can move their hearts."

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The Arhat Subduing Dragon asked urgently, "What does the old immortal mean?"

Venus paced back and forth in the celestial palace and slowly spoke.

"The three of us will go together to Buzhou Mountain to meet Xu Xian."

"On behalf of the Heavenly Court, I declare that the Heavenly Court will not obstruct his path of cultivation and will allow him to participate in the competition for the greatest supernatural powers."

"You two represent Mount Ling and have stated that once the pilgrimage is complete, Mount Ling will open a door of convenience for him."

"The Long-Armed Ape was instructed by him. As long as he gives the word, that demonic monkey will naturally withdraw and no longer cause trouble for the Great Sage."

The two Arhats hesitated upon hearing this.

Despite the Buddha and the Jade Emperor bestowing upon them all great treasures, they remained uncertain.

What exactly were the attitudes of Heaven and Buddhism towards Xu Xian?

Judging from Venus's expression, he seemed quite confident.

After thinking about it for a while, the two understood the key to it.

Clearly, after Xu Xian married the Third Holy Mother, he developed a father-in-law/son-in-law relationship with the Jade Emperor.

Now, all the gods and Buddhas, and all those with discerning eyes, can see that the Jade Emperor has already bestowed one of the great supernatural powers upon his own nephew.

Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun of Guanjiangkou.

Now, Xu Xian already had a very deep father-in-law and son-in-law relationship with the Jade Emperor, and in addition, his abilities were extraordinary, and the Taoist lineage behind him was extremely terrifying.

The Heavenly Court and Xu Xian could coexist peacefully.

In order to truly persuade Xu Xian to sincerely join the Heavenly Court, it wouldn't be too surprising to offer him a spot as a powerful cultivator.

It is clear that Venus, the planet of Venus, understood the Jade Emperor's intentions, and that the Jade Emperor had tacitly approved of the matter.

That's why he can say this so bluntly.

But the Western sacred mountain is different.

Unlike the Heavenly Court, Mount Ling is not like the Heavenly Court, where the Jade Emperor can make absolute decisions and wield supreme power.

Mount Ling is rife with factions, and even the Buddha Tathagata, the current Buddha, cannot truly control all affairs of Mount Ling.

The transmission of Mahayana Buddhism to the East was a huge advantage for the lineage of the Buddha, who gained immense merit out of thin air.

This caused another hidden loss for the Maitreya Buddha lineage. His disciple, Bai Mei, could have become a great supernatural being by taking advantage of the eastward transmission of Mahayana Buddhism, but he was prevented from doing so.

The Buddha's actions clearly expressed an attitude.

The Western Paradise still revolves around the Buddha, and without his approval, no one can become a true master of supernatural powers.

Even if he completely squanders this opportunity, he won't just hand it over to other factions.

While the Buddha's actions demonstrated his supreme authority, they also bluntly revealed his weaknesses.

That is, even if the Buddha wanted to add a great supernatural being to his faction, he would need the approval of the leaders of the factions such as Dipankara Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, and Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Otherwise, even if he were the master of Mount Ling, he wouldn't be able to make this decision.

Alas, it seems that Mount Ling is still no match for the Heavenly Court.

After all, the Jade Emperor rules over the Three Realms, and no one can see through the truth.

Although the Buddha Tathagata is indeed incredibly powerful as the ruler of Mount Sumeru, it is understandable.

This is equivalent to an invincible villain in a game suddenly having their health bar revealed.

Although still invincible, it is not so terrifying as to inspire fear.

For this reason, the Arhats Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger did not dare to make promises lightly.

Otherwise, if Mount Ling were to blame them, Buddha Tathagata would certainly not suffer any loss, but Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger would be the first to be punished.

They might use their combined cultivation and status to atone for their crimes, thus silencing the gossips of other factions.

Seeing the hesitation on the faces of the two Arhats who subdue dragons and tigers, Venus understood the crux of the matter.

He smiled and said, "You two venerable ones, please don't get so hung up on this. You can loosen your wording and make your promises a little more vague. Just hint at it, don't make any real commitments. I'll give you a push, and this matter will naturally be resolved."

After hearing this, the Arhat who subdued dragons and tigers suddenly understood.

The two men quickly bowed and said, "Old Immortal, your wisdom is truly divine! We admire you! Let's not delay any longer and set off immediately!"

Venus dared not delay.

He put the treasures bestowed upon him by the Jade Emperor into his sleeve, bid farewell to the celestial abode with the Dragon Subduer and Tiger Subduer, and left through the South Heavenly Gate.

Riding on auspicious clouds, they headed straight for Mount Buzhou in the mortal realm.

The clouds and light moved swiftly, and in less than half an hour, a divine mountain stood between heaven and earth.

The mountain is ten thousand feet high, piercing straight into the sky.

Enveloped in mist and clouds, a blend of celestial aura and auspiciousness, lies Buzhou Mountain, a remnant of Pangu's creation of the world.

The three gazed at the mountain scenery and exclaimed in admiration, "What a magnificent ancient sacred mountain! We didn't see such a sight when we last came. It seems that Xu Xian's cultivation has improved even further."

Venus and the Arhats who subdue dragons and tigers descended from the clouds.

Upon reaching the mountain gate, they saw a pair of celestial children standing by, who were clearly also little demons in human form.

However, this demon was covered in auspicious light and had no fierce aura.

They should be people of great virtue and merit, not villains who commit evil deeds.

Upon seeing the three, the celestial boy remained neither humble nor arrogant, bowing and saying, "Distinguished guests, our master has been waiting for you for a long time. Please follow me."

Venus and the two Arhats were startled, secretly marveling at Xu Xian's extraordinary abilities, knowing they were coming.

The three quickly straightened their clothes and followed the fairy boy inside.

Upon reaching the main hall on the summit, one sees a Taoist priest sitting upright.

His face was as fair as jade, and his eyes as bright as stars.

Dressed in a plain Taoist robe, which fluttered even without wind, it was none other than Xu Xian.

Besides Xu Xian, there are three other statues of gods in the main hall.

The leading deity is naturally Xu Xian, with another deity standing on either side.

When the three of them last came here, the two statues were shrouded in auspicious light and mist, making them difficult to see clearly.

Today, having arrived here, I have finally seen its true face.

The left statue depicts a woman clad in white armor, exuding an awe-inspiring presence. She is none other than Bai Suzhen, surrounded by dragon energy, with eyes as cold as stars.

The right deity is a dignified fairy, holding a precious lamp. The lamplight is dim and restrained, yet it exudes the power to suppress all realms.

It was the Holy Mother of the Three Realms.

Upon seeing the true appearance of the deity statue, the three knew that Xu Xian would no longer conceal it, so they dared not be negligent and bowed in unison.

Venus spoke first: "Venus of the Heavenly Court greets Immortal Xu."

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Jianglong and Fuhu also put their palms together and said, "Jianglong and Fuhu of Mount Ling greet the Great Immortal."

Xu Xian smiled slightly and raised his hand, saying, "The three of you needn't stand on ceremony. You've come from afar, surely it's about those two monkeys on the journey to the West?"

Facing Venus and the Dragon-Subduing Tiger, as well as the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling behind them, Xu Xian no longer pretended or concealed his true intentions.

After all, such clever tricks are meaningless.

Venus quickly said, "Great Immortal, your wisdom is evident at a glance. Sun Wukong's mission to protect Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is ordained by Heaven. The eastward transmission of Mahayana Buddhism is crucial to the lineage of countless beings. Although the Long-Armed Ape's obstruction and contest had no intention of harming anyone, it has delayed the appointed time."

Xu Xian laughed and said, "It is indeed my fault for not managing my subordinates properly. It's a pity that the Long-Armed Ape's nature is quite similar to Sun Wukong's; they are both like donkeys that are easily swayed."

Xu Xian told a joke, but neither Taibai Jinxing nor Jianglong Fuhu dared to laugh.

After all, he is the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. Apart from his senior brother Xu Xian, who in the world would dare to laugh at him?

Seeing the serious expressions on the three people's faces, Xu Xian coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment.

He then continued, "The Long-Armed Ape's abilities are exactly the same as the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's. I believe that in a few more days, the contest will be completed. Why should the old immortal and the two venerable ones go through the trouble of making the journey?"

Taibai Jinxing shook his head bitterly: "To be honest, that Long-Armed Ape is extremely powerful, and the two are really evenly matched. That's why I wanted to ask the Great Immortal to resolve the fight."

Having said that, Venus took out a pair of wine cups and said, "These are luminous glass cups bestowed by the Jade Emperor."

Xu Xian was astonished; it was such a divine object.

Xu Xian observed carefully and found that the wine cup was crystal clear and shimmering with light.

Upon closer inspection, the wine cup contains both yin and yang energies, as well as the five elements.

It's truly wonderful.

Venus spoke, saying, "This cup is wondrous; it can transform all the waters of the world into heavenly wine, whose uses are endless."

After Venus finished speaking, the Arhats Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger immediately stepped forward and opened their palms to present a golden lotus.

This is the culmination of the Buddha's teachings, enough to create several beings with perfect merit out of thin air.

Moreover, this kind of perfect merit far exceeded Bai Suzhen's original expectations.

Instead of becoming a so-called lowly minor god, they leaped to become a god of the Heavenly Court or the Western Paradise, at the middle or higher level.

Looking at the golden lotus, Xu Xian sighed inwardly, realizing that the Buddha's spiritual cultivation was truly unfathomable.

With the two precious treasures beside him, Xu Xian made no move, smiling without saying a word.

Venus and the two Arhats knew that this great immortal wanted a promise.

He thought for a moment, then solemnly said, "Great Immortal, your deeds for the sake of all living beings are immeasurable, and we admire you greatly. The great karma and great merit in the future of the world will belong to none other than you! Our Heavenly Court absolutely supports you."

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The Arhats Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger exchanged a glance and said at the same time, "The Buddhist sect also supports the Great Immortal."

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Xu Xian then put away the luminous glass lamp and the Buddha's golden lotus, and laughed loudly, "The three immortals need not do this. The eastward transmission of Mahayana Buddhism is a meritorious deed, and I will do my utmost to assist."

Having said that, Xu Xian flicked his finger, and a golden light shot straight up Tianling, transforming into a message.