Primordial Era: A brick knocks Hongyun unconscious, and he seizes the throne at the start.

After leaving Gao Laozhuang, the group of master and disciples traveled westward for more than a month and gradually entered the territory of Huangfengling.

The mountains here are treacherous, with howling yellow winds all day long, carrying sand and stones. In the middle of the ridge is a Yellow Wind Cave, inhabited by a monster who is a yellow-haired weasel spirit. He calls himself the Yellow Wind King and is skilled in using a powerful, magical wind.

Xuanzang, his eyes glazed over by the wind on horseback, said worriedly, "This wind is fierce; I fear there may be demons causing trouble."

Sun Wukong leaped onto the cloud and looked around. He saw that the demonic aura in the mountains was soaring into the sky, and there was a sharp aura from the source of the wind that made his golden eyes tingle.

"Master, there is indeed a demon!" He descended from the cloud. "Let me, Old Sun, go and investigate!"

"Wait a minute." Lu Chen (Qingfeng Daoist) stopped him. "This wind is no ordinary wind. It seems to be the innate divine power 'Samadhi Divine Wind'. Wukong, you have been suppressed for five hundred years and your energy has not recovered. If you force your way in, you may suffer some mishap."

He took out three jade talismans and gave them to Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, and Zhu Bajie: "These are 'Wind-Stabilizing Talismans,' which can temporarily ward off wind disasters. I will briefly explain the method and go investigate first. You all wait here."

Having said that, he mounted his escape light and headed straight into the depths of Huangfeng Ridge.

Lu Chen wasn't truly worried about Sun Wukong getting hurt—with the monkey's current strength, dealing with the Yellow Wind Monster was more than enough. He was eyeing the Samadhi Divine Wind!

This wind is an innate divine wind attribute, sharing the same origin as the Bi Wind and Xun Wind, and further incorporating a trace of chaotic wind evil. It specifically targets magical treasures, injures the spirit and soul, and corrodes the physical body, making it a top-tier wind-type divine power. If its origin can be analyzed and integrated into the Chaos Brick, its power will surely increase greatly.

In front of the Yellow Wind Cave, the Yellow Wind Monster was drinking with a minor demon when a Taoist priest suddenly barged in. Enraged, he shouted, "Where did this wild Taoist come from, daring to trespass into my cave!"

Lu Chen didn't waste any words. He acquired the Chaos Brick and smashed it out!

It wasn't aimed at the Yellow Wind Monster, but at the "Wind Goddess Statue" enshrined in the cave—this statue was the source of the Yellow Wind Monster's enlightenment, containing the essence of the Samadhi Divine Wind!

"How dare you!" The Yellow Wind Monster's eyes were bloodshot as it opened its mouth and spewed out yellow wind!

As soon as the wind blew, the world changed color! A yellow sandstorm swept in, as if there were thousands of steel needles or invisible blades in the wind. Wherever it passed, the rocks turned to dust, and even space itself seemed to be distorted!

Lu Chen neither dodged nor evaded; the chaotic energy descended from the chaotic brick above his head, evolving into miniature phantoms of various worlds. Huang Feng collided with the chaotic energy and was actually devoured, decomposed, and absorbed by the layers of these phantom worlds!

"What?!" Huang Feng was horrified. His Samadhi Divine Wind, which could break through anything, was actually caught so easily by a Taoist priest?

Lu Chen closed his eyes and focused his mind, fully activating the analytical power of the Chaos Brick. The chaotic world within the brick operated wildly, disassembling and analyzing every wisp of yellow wind that it devoured:

"This wind is divided into three layers—the outer layer is a fierce wind that corrodes the flesh; the middle layer is a malevolent wind that harms the spirit and soul; and the core is the origin of the Bifeng wind, which breaks all laws... Hmm? There is even a trace of 'golden light of merit' mixed in? That's right, this Yellow Wind Monster stole the lamp oil from the Lingshan Glazed Lamp and became tainted with Buddhist merit, so this wind contains the power of salvation..."

He understood perfectly, yet his hands never stopped. The Chaos Brick trembled violently, and countless fine wind patterns appeared on its surface, actually beginning to simulate the structure of the Samadhi Divine Wind in reverse!

Seeing that the Taoist priest had closed his eyes and was not moving, the Yellow Wind Monster thought he had an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. He used all his strength to activate the divine wind and transformed into a yellow dragon to pounce!

"Well done!" Lu Chen opened his eyes and pushed the Chaos Brick forward!

The wind patterns on the bricks lit up, and a hazy gray whirlwind erupted from them! This seemingly insignificant wind contained the power of chaotic annihilation, colliding with the yellow wind—

"Sizzle!"

The yellow wind, like snow meeting boiling oil, instantly dissipated! The gray wind rushed in, swirling up the yellow wind monster and slamming it around in a daze.

"Impossible! How could you possess my supernatural powers?!" Huang Fengguai cried out in shock, spitting blood.

"Your wind technique isn't quite up to par yet." Lu Chen shook his head. In truth, his "Chaotic Divine Wind" only resembled the Samadhi Divine Wind in three parts; it relied entirely on the overwhelming power of the chaotic essence. But it was enough to intimidate people.

He took a step forward, and the Chaos Brick hovered above the Yellow Wind Monster's head: "Submit, or die."

The Yellow Wind Demon sensed the world-destroying aura emanating from the brick, and his heart trembled with fear: "Great Immortal, spare my life! This lowly demon surrenders!"

"Release your soul." Lu Chen flicked his finger, and a wisp of chaotic energy entered his brow, planting a restriction deep within his soul—not controlling his life or death, but only preventing him from harming others again, and setting a trigger mark: if he is forcibly converted by Buddhism, he will destroy his own origin.

"You should cultivate diligently here and refrain from evil deeds. When the pilgrims have passed, act as I instruct you." Lu Chen tossed him a jade slip containing a genuine wind-based cultivation method, far superior to any unorthodox method he might have learned.

The Yellow Wind Monster took the jade slip, glanced at it briefly, and was overjoyed: "Thank you, Great Immortal, for bestowing this power! This lowly demon will certainly obey your commands!"

Lu Chen nodded, turned to leave, but then turned back: "Can I borrow your Wind Goddess statue?"

With a flick of his sleeve, he took away the statue that contained the essence of Samadhi Divine Wind—this was the greatest gain!

It took Lu Chen only half an hour to return to the group.

"Master, what's the situation ahead?" Xuanzang asked with concern.

"It's alright," Lu Chen said with a smile. "There is indeed a wind demon in the mountains, but I have persuaded it to stop doing evil. We can cross the ridge in peace."

Sun Wukong blinked and transmitted his voice, "Master, did you succeed?"

"Hmm." Lu Chen replied telepathically, "I have analyzed most of the origin of the Samadhi Divine Wind. Once I have fully mastered it, I will teach you the 'Chaotic Divine Wind' technique. When used in conjunction with the Golden Cudgel, its power will be multiplied."

Sun Wukong was so happy that he scratched his ears and cheeks.

The group of master and disciples passed through Yellow Wind Ridge, and indeed, the journey was peaceful. Not only did the Yellow Wind Monster not show himself, but he also secretly sent his minions to bring them clean water and fresh fruit, being very attentive.

Xuanzang exclaimed, "Master Qingfeng is truly a master; he can subdue the enemy without a fight."

Lu Chen said a few humble words, but in his heart he was thinking: Now that he had the Samadhi Divine Wind, the next stop should be the Flowing Sand River.

As for Sha Wujing... it's time for the show to begin.

High in the clouds, Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at Huangfeng Ridge, which was calm and peaceful, with a furrowed brow.

"Why hasn't the Yellow Wind Monster shown himself? Could it be that the Qingfeng Daoist truly possesses such power, capable of even dissolving the Samadhi Divine Wind?"

She tried to assess the situation of the Yellow Wind Monster, but only sensed that he was in seclusion cultivating, his aura was stable, and there was nothing unusual about him.

"Strange..." Guanyin pondered, "It seems that this gentle breeze is more troublesome than expected."

"Next stop, Liusha River, it's time for Juanlian to make his appearance. He carries the mark of Buddhist salvation and has devoured nine incarnations of Jin Chanzi. His karmic connections are extremely deep, so he will definitely not go wrong."

She looked eastward, where the Liusha River surged with turbulent waves.

"Roll up the curtain, don't disappoint me."

And at this moment, at the bottom of the Liusha River.

Sha Wujing (Sha Wujing) stroked the seven skulls on his chest, sensing the approach of the pilgrims, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Bodhisattva... Immortal Master..."

"I will perform this scene well."