On the Dragon-Slaying Platform, I was executed and became Yang Jian's brother-in-law.

Western Paradise, Ling Mountain.

The hall was filled with Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats, all whispering and discussing amongst themselves. Their resentment was palpable regarding the distribution of the merits from the westward journey.

"That's enough!"

The Buddha suddenly appeared in the form of the Tathagata on Mount Ling, his solemn face unusually showing anger!

"What's all the noise about?!"

The Buddha's power instantly filled the entire arena!

The Buddhas and Bodhisattvas immediately fell silent, daring not to speak again.

The Buddha took a deep breath, suppressing his pent-up frustration and anger, and slowly spoke: "Everyone, let's discuss this matter later. Now, let's first examine the past life of this Flood Dragon Demon King!"

Don't let small gains lead to big losses!

His voice was beyond question.

Manjushri and Samantabhadra exchanged a glance, and finally bowed their heads in response, "What the World-Honored One says is absolutely right."

The other Buddhas nodded in agreement, but their dissatisfaction was still clearly visible in their eyes.

The Buddha sighed inwardly, but there was nothing he could do.

For now, we can only deal with this matter first, and then we can properly discipline these guys later...

The Lingxiao Palace.

The Jade Emperor also noticed the commotion on the Buddhist side and sneered inwardly.

It seems that Buddhism isn't a monolithic entity after all...

That's good news.

He waved his hand, signaling the immortals to continue watching the scene.

Inside the Hall of Yama, the King of Hell.

King Qin Guang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly continued to activate the Book of Life and Death.

The scene shifts again.

That is the seabed deep in the East China Sea.

The young dragon Su Bai was swimming in the trench. He was only recently born and his cultivation was low, so he could only forage for small fish and shrimp on the seabed.

suddenly!

A powerful demonic aura surged in from all directions!

Su Bai froze, immediately sensing danger!

Dozens of figures swam quickly through the sea and surrounded him!

Those were a group of sea monsters!

Leading the group was a gigantic octopus demon, over ten feet long, with a dark green body and eight tentacles that danced in the water, exuding a terrifying demonic aura!

"Hehehe... a young dragon?" The octopus demon let out a sinister laugh. "What a golden opportunity! The flesh and blood of a young dragon are incredibly nourishing!"

"Big Brother's right!" a shark demon beside him licked his lips. "This little guy looks delicious; we brothers are in for a treat today!"

"Hahaha! Eating him might increase my cultivation by a hundred years!"

"Attack! Don't let him get away!"

The demons swarmed forward!

Su Bai tried desperately to escape, but he was only recently born and his cultivation was too weak to escape at all!

"Roar!"

The octopus demon's tentacles lashed out like iron whips, striking Su Bai hard!

boom!

Su Bai was sent flying, his scales shattered, and his blood stained the seawater red!

"Tsk tsk, this dragon blood smells so good!" The shark demon pounced and bit into Su Bai's tail, tearing at it fiercely!

"Aaaaaah!"

Su Bai let out a shrill roar and struggled desperately!

But more demons pounced on them, biting and tearing at each other in a frenzy!

The Lingxiao Palace.

Seeing this, all the immortals nodded in approval.

"That makes sense," said Wuqu Xingjun. "This evil dragon killed heavenly soldiers and devoured their flesh in its previous life, and now it's being besieged and devoured by the demon race. It's a cycle of cause and effect."

"Yes, yes, yes!" a celestial official echoed, "He died a horrible death in this life; it's a repayment for the sins of his previous one!"

Venus nodded in agreement: "In that case, the underworld's judgment isn't too outrageous... at least in this lifetime, he has been punished."

The Jade Emperor's expression softened slightly, and he felt that this explanation was acceptable.

Western Paradise, Ling Mountain.

The Buddha nodded secretly.

If Su Bai were to die in this life, it would be easy to explain—he was indeed punished, but the punishment was carried out in two lifetimes.

This way, the negative reputation that Buddhism has been burdened with can be somewhat cleared...

on the screen.

Su Bai was on the verge of death.

Its scales were almost completely torn off, leaving it a bloody mess, and the demons were still tearing at it frantically. It was about to be eaten alive!

"It seems this is the end..." Venus sighed. "Although it's tragic, it can be considered karma."

The immortals all nodded, feeling that the scene should end.

however--

Right now!

A sudden change has occurred!

boom!

A dazzling golden light suddenly crashed down from the sky!

The golden light was incredibly sharp, containing a terrifying killing intent! It was like divine punishment descending, tearing through the seawater and piercing through the seabed!

"What?!"

The demons were shocked, but it was too late!

Puff puff!

As the golden light swept across, all the demons who were besieging Su Bai were instantly cut in two!

Blood splattered, staining the entire sea red!

The octopus demon, the shark demon, and dozens of other demons were all killed by that golden light!

"This...this is..."

Inside the Yama's Palace, all the immortals stared in disbelief.

The Lingxiao Palace.

Wen Zhong suddenly stood up, his eyes wide open!

"That golden light..." He stared intently at the screen, his voice filled with disbelief, "Why does it look so familiar?"

"Grand Tutor Wen, what's wrong?" a celestial official asked from the side.

Wen Zhong did not answer, but continued to stare at the screen, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

The aura of that golden light...

He definitely saw it!

And... and it's someone I know very well!

The scene suddenly changed.

The seabed has disappeared.

Instead, a fairy-tale island has appeared!

The island floated above the East China Sea, surrounded by clouds and mist, with cranes flying around, and the spiritual energy was so rich that it almost became tangible!

The island is covered with ancient trees and rare herbs, exuding an ethereal atmosphere!

In the center of the island stands a magnificent Taoist palace!

Above the Taoist temple, a plaque hangs—

【Penglai】

"Penglai?!"

Wen Zhong was completely stunned!

His eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, and he looked as if he had been struck by lightning!

That island...

That's Penglai Island!

That was the sacred site of his master, the Golden Spirit Mother!

"No...impossible..." Wen Zhong muttered to himself, "How could...how could it be Penglai..."

on the screen.

On Penglai Island, a female immortal slowly appeared.

She wore a golden Taoist robe and a phoenix crown, her beauty was exquisite, and her demeanor was noble. She radiated a dazzling golden light, a light containing a powerful killing intent—the very same golden light that had just slain those demons!

In her arms, she held the dying baby dragon—Su Bai.

"Master...Master..."

Wen Zhong's voice trembled.

That female immortal was none other than his master—the Golden Spirit Mother!

One of the four direct disciples of the Jie Sect!

The most senior disciple under the Tongtian Sect Master, holding an extremely high position!

on the screen.

The Golden Spirit Mother placed Su Bai in a spiritual pool, raised her hand, and countless spiritual lights flowed into Su Bai's body to heal him.

"Little fellow, you were spared death," said the Golden Spirit Mother calmly. "I happened to be passing by and saw you, so I saved your life."

"Since we've met, it must be fate."

She looked at the gradually recovering young dragon, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes.

"The dragon bloodline is pure, and its talent is extraordinary. Although it suffered this calamity right after birth, it can be said that fortune and misfortune are intertwined."

After a moment's thought, the Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit finally nodded.

"Very well, since we are bound by this destiny, then I shall stay in Penglai."

She reached out and pointed, and a golden light entered Su Bai's brow.

"From this day forward, you are my disciple. Cultivate diligently and do not waste this opportunity!"

The words fell.

The image freezes.

The entire Three Realms fell into a deathly silence.