Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start

Chapter 523 The Buddhist Sect of Chechi Kingdom Suppresses the Dao!

The battle lasted all night, only ending as dawn broke.

Although the empress had reigned for ten years and possessed great wisdom, governing the Kingdom of Women in an orderly manner and ensuring the people's peaceful and prosperous lives, she was, after all, a woman and could not compare to a man.

Jiang Liuer was already exhausted. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he suddenly felt a sense of relief and comfort.

It was as if a cage that had confined him for so long had suddenly vanished.

He was still him, but he was no longer the same person he had been before.

Jiang Liuer exhaled deeply, his eyes becoming incredibly clear.

Hidden deep within the true spirit, the immense killing intent that had accumulated for billions of years began to dissipate inch by inch.

The true spirit seems to have been cleansed, becoming purer and more flawless.

Not long ago, he broke through to the Quasi-Saint level at the Fallen Fetus Spring, and now he is rising again!

Peak of the early stage of Quasi-Saint!

Mid-stage Quasi-Saint!

Peak mid-stage Quasi-Saint!

He climbed all the way to the peak of the mid-stage Quasi-Saint before gradually stopping, his foundation as profound as an ancient divine mountain!

Jiang Liuer felt a profound sense of comfort throughout his body and soul. He lay sprawled out on the dragon bed and fell into a deep sleep.

In a corner of the palace, in a comfortable palace, Zhu Bajie asked idly, "Old Sha, what do you think is the reason why the Empress left Master alone?"

Sha Wujing glanced at Zhu Bajie, then looked away and continued meditating, his mind wandering.

Pigsy, unwilling to give up, asked the little black dragon, "Brother Dragon, what do you think?"

The little black dragon said calmly, "Just ask Master when he comes back."

"Master hasn't come back yet."

"If he hasn't come back, we'll wait for our master to return."

The little black dragon turned around and began to meditate, consolidating its cultivation.

As for Sun Wukong, he was also sleeping soundly, lying on his back, digesting the Yin and Yang essence he obtained from the Abortion Spring.

When the sun was high in the sky, Jiang Liuer and the Empress finally woke up.

"What time is it? There were still many official business matters to attend to yesterday."

The first thing the Empress said was about politics, which shows how much she cares about the affairs of state.

"There's no end to official business to be done; we can put it aside for today."

Jiang Liuer's gentle voice rang out beside the Empress, startling her.

Recalling yesterday's madness, the Queen blushed instantly. She had never imagined that she could be so proactive.

"Are you still planning to go on a pilgrimage to the West?"

"The journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures is a necessary path for everyone, and everyone must go no matter what."

Jiang Liuer's voice was calm, yet unusually firm.

The journey to the West has now reached a point where it is no longer within his control.

Even if he doesn't go, for millions of years, all the gods and Buddhas in the heavens will force him to go.

Besides, he was going to visit the Western Paradise, the Buddhist temple, and the Great Thunderclap Temple anyway.

The Empress stopped trying to persuade her and asked, "When will you be back?"

"It could take a dozen or so years if things go quickly, or several decades or even a hundred years if things go slowly."

Jiang Liuer answered honestly.

"By the time you come back, I'll be old and faded. What use will you be then?"

The Empress was somewhat displeased.

Jiang Liuer smiled. "My Empress, do you know that you are now an immortal being?"

The Empress opened her cherry-like lips wide. "How could an immortal being be like this?"

What do you think?

Jiang Liuer looked at the Empress with a wicked grin.

The empress blushed and gently pounded Jiang Liuer's chest.

The two stayed in the palace for a full half month, during which time someone would bring them meals on time.

No one bothered them, which made Jiang Liuer somewhat reluctant to travel west. Traveling west was too tiring, and the Women's Kingdom was much more comfortable.

The land of gentle pleasures is the graveyard of heroes; the ancients were right!

A few days later, Jiang Liuer reluctantly left, called Sun Wukong and his group, and departed from the Women's Kingdom.

The moment he left the Kingdom of Women, a mass of fortune gathered in the heavens above, with half of it falling on Jiang Liuer and the other half going to Buddhism!

At the Great Thunderclap Temple, all the Buddhas were overjoyed, for the fortunes of Buddhism had finally risen!

The pharmacist nodded slowly and once again declared to everyone, "May your journey to the West be successful, and may our Buddhist sect flourish in the future."

"Yes."

All the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Venerable Ones nodded in unison and chanted a Buddha's name.

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, beside the Pool of Eight Treasures and Merits.

A hint of regret flashed in Zhunti's eyes. "I only gained 50% of the merit. Alas, that's far too little."

Zhunti wished he could possess all ten virtues and bring them into the embrace of Buddhism; anything else was insufficient.

"Junior brother, are you ready for the next step?"

A melodious, guiding voice drifted over.

"Brother, everything is ready. We are just waiting for Jiang Liuer and his disciples to arrive. Once they go, they will surely realize the greatness of our Buddhist sect."

"That's good."

After leaving the Kingdom of Women, Jiang Liuer and his disciples continued westward. After traveling for an unknown period of time, they arrived at the city of a small kingdom.

The country may not look very big, but its city walls are exceptionally magnificent.

In the center of the city gate, there is a plaque with three gilded characters: Chechi Kingdom.

Jiang Liuer and his group walked through the city gate, but were stopped by the guards at the city gate just as they were about to enter the city.

"Are you members of the Taoist sect?"

The guard asked.

"We are Buddhists, from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East, and we are going to the Western Paradise to worship Buddha and seek scriptures."

Jiang Liuer used the same words he had said countless times along the way to deal with the situation.

"A Buddhist?"

The guard looked at Jiang Liuer suspiciously; he really didn't seem like it.

Jiang Liuer had no choice but to show the guard his travel permit.

After reading the travel document, the guard finally believed it and said with a hint of envy, "You really came at the right time. A few years ago, Taoism was favored and Buddhism was suppressed in the country. When Buddhists came, they not only had to pay exorbitant tolls, but they were also beaten. But now, things are very different."

"How is it different? Please tell me, guard."

Jiang Liuer flicked his finger, and a silver bean landed in the guard's hand.

The guard calmly put it away, his smile widening.

"Elders, I must explain this to you properly."

"About twenty years ago, when His Majesty had just ascended the throne, three great immortals came to the country. They were named Tiger Power Immortal, Sheep Power Immortal, and Deer Power Immortal. These three immortals were truly capable. They could perform rituals to bring rain and tell fortunes with their fingers, and they were always accurate. During the years when these three immortals were here, our Chechi Kingdom enjoyed favorable weather every year, and even the price of grain was much lower. Those years were truly easy."

"Why would the three immortals help your country achieve good weather and abundant harvests for no reason? They must have some other needs, right?"

Jiang Liuer didn't believe that there would be a free lunch.

"need?"

The guard scratched his head, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "His Majesty treats these three immortals extremely well, appointing them as national advisors and providing them with a constant supply of chicken, duck, fish, and meat. Apart from that, there is nothing else. Compared to the contributions these three immortals have made to my Chechi Kingdom, this is simply not worth mentioning. What do you elders say?"

(End of this chapter)