Journey to the West: Upon seeing the Yellow-Eyebrowed Demon, why not pay homage?

Because the resources derived from the merits he gained in the last calamity had not yet been exhausted, Huang Mei was not in a hurry to exchange all 20,000 merits he had gained this time for resources. Instead, he focused his mind and began to refine the abundant spiritual energy within his body.

As the Book of Awakening the World in his sea of ​​consciousness began to operate, it acted as the central hub, mobilizing the immortal energy within his body and circulating it along fixed routes through his meridians. Gradually, a vortex appeared between his eyebrows, frantically absorbing the spiritual essence stored within his body into it, integrating it into the Book of Awakening the World, and then supplying it to the Earth Immortal realm.

Two thousand eight hundred li... two thousand nine hundred li... three thousand li.

Four thousand li... five thousand li... six thousand li.

Driven by a massive surge of immortal energy, the diameter of the domain grew at an alarming rate.

The rosy clouds surged, the mist was ethereal, and the rumbling sounds of pioneering never ceased.

The price he paid was that the spiritual energy he had previously nurtured within his body was rapidly depleted, and was completely exhausted when the diameter of his domain expanded to eight thousand miles.

This forced him to take out various unrefined resources and use the Jue Shi Shu to directly absorb their spiritual energy.

Eight thousand li... nine thousand li...

In the blink of an eye, the diameter reached a terrifying 9,900 miles, and a qualitative change was about to occur.

With a smile in his yellow eyebrows, he chanted the Sutra of Future Awakening, and countless golden scriptures began to appear around him, as if a virtuous monk were performing a ritual, sacred and solemn.

"boom!"

Finally, the diameter of the domain broke through ten thousand miles, and Huang Mei's whole body glowed. He inadvertently fell into a mysterious state, and various insights arose in his mind.

During this period, the expansion of his territory did not end, and the abundant immortal energy continuously irrigated the land, enhancing his cultivation.

Only when the diameter of the domain reached 50,000 miles and the cultivation level reached the mid-stage of the fifth level of the Earth Immortal Realm, were the resources obtained from the merits of the previous tribulation completely cleared out, and Huang Mei also broke free from that mysterious state.

"I am not a person with amazing talent, and I cannot compare with Sun Wukong or Erlang Shen, but as long as I have sufficient cultivation resources, my future achievements will not be inferior to anyone else's." Huang Mei opened his eyes, full of joy.

From the very beginning, he did not possess another body, but rather transmigrated in his true form. He was a typical mortal cultivating immortality, and his innate talent was not very good.

To get to where I am today, courage, resourcefulness, wisdom, and a knack for getting things done are all indispensable!

After a long while.

After calming his agitated emotions, Huang Mei exchanged all 20,000 merits he had just acquired for cultivation resources.

He wanted to break through two realms in one go, and then aim for the sixth level of the Earth Immortal realm!

at the same time.

fairyland.

After handing over all his duties as the Star God, Kui Mulang came alone to the Tushita Palace in the Thirty-Third Heaven and bowed deeply:

"By the grace of Laozi, Li Xiong has come to assume office by imperial decree."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xuandu, dressed in a wide-sleeved Taoist robe and with a beaming smile, stepped forward to greet him: "My master has gone to preach at the invitation of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and is not in the palace."

"Greetings, Grand Master." Kui Mulang hurriedly bowed.

Xuan Du waved his hand: "Come in and wait with me. While you're at it, tell me what it means to be hired."

"Yes," Kui Mulang said respectfully.

For this number one second-generation figure of the three religions, even immortals at the level of sect leaders would not dare to be disrespectful to him throughout the entire Three Realms, let alone a mere deity like him.

A short while later.

Inside the Tushita Palace, in front of the alchemy furnace.

Xuan Du listened silently to the whole story and couldn't help but praise:

"The idea of ​​Lady Yin breaking the deadlock is truly a display of boundless imagination. The lineage of the Future Buddha has indeed produced a remarkably talented disciple, bringing a fresh perspective."

Kui Mulang: "..."

Huang Mei's extraordinary talent was displayed by stepping on his head, so it's no wonder he couldn't be happy, let alone agree with her.

"What new look?"

Just then, Laozi's figure suddenly appeared in front of the gate, asking with some curiosity.

Xuandu quickly led Kui Mulang to greet them, and then briefly recounted what had happened.

However, unlike him, Laozi's focus was not on Huang Mei, but on the fact that the Jade Emperor had appointed Kui Mulang as his fire-tending boy. He pondered and said:

"Xuan Du, the Great Heavenly Venerable was thinking that my palace was short of manpower, so he sent Kui Mulang here to serve. We cannot fail to express our gratitude for this kindness."

Xuan Du's mind stirred slightly, and he bowed, saying, "This disciple understands."

Laozi laughed and said, "Do you really understand?"

Xuan Du nodded: "I will go down to the mortal realm later and have the duty officer inform the pilgrimage team in advance that there are two formidable demon kings in the Lotus Cave."

Laozi laughed loudly: "Excellent!"

His eldest disciple was exceptionally intelligent and worldly-wise. No matter what he entrusted to him, the final result always brought him comfort and pleasure.

Not long after.

Xuandu descended to the mortal realm and arrived directly above the Western Path. He saw that Sanzang and his companions were still far from the Lotus Cave. So he secretly summoned the duty officer and instructed him to transform into a woodcutter and warn them in advance when the master and his disciples approached the Lotus Cave. He could even explain the origins and magical treasures of the two demon kings of the Lotus Cave.

Upon hearing this, the duty officer's eyes lit up, and he bowed to accept the order.

Hidden in the shadows, watching the future of Buddhism and the present-day lineage constantly battling each other on the journey to the West, he guessed that the tribulations of the journey to the West would be of great merit.

Although in Xuandu's plan, I am just a tool or a puppet, and I have no right to enjoy the merits, I still have some merits, right?

Perhaps, this will even earn us a reward from the Great Celestial Venerable...

After Xuandu finished giving his instructions, he simply waved away the duty officer.

After much deliberation, he transformed himself into an old man with a high, broad forehead adorned with four slightly raised fleshy growths; long, light eyebrows resembling distant mountain mists; and deep, bright eyes that seemed to see into people's hearts—a figure completely different from his original self.

Look at him riding the clouds and the wind, his dark blue robes swaying in the air, displaying the air of an immortal.

In the blink of an eye.

Xuandu arrived at Yunmeng Mountain, landing between Jianxiu Peak and Longwang Peak, and slowly came to a natural cave located on a cliff.

Inside the cave.

With slightly sunken eye sockets, narrow eyes, and shallow vertical lines on his forehead from long hours of frowning in thought, the young man, dressed in rough hemp clothing, quickly came out upon hearing the noise and bowed, saying, "Master."

Xuan Du smiled slightly, and with a flick of his hand, summoned a luminous invitation, which he then presented to the other party:

"Su Qin, go to the Tushita Heaven of Buddhism on my behalf and deliver an invitation to the Buddha of the East, inviting him to Yunmeng Mountain for tea and discussion."

"Here you are."

Su Qin accepted the invitation with both hands, then stood up straight and stepped into the void to depart.

Half an incense stick later.

The inner court of Tushita Heaven.

Donglai Buddha took the invitation from Su Qin, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Guiguzi asked him to discuss the Dao himself?

It was too sudden, even abrupt.

However, the invitation and Su Qin's personal presence prevented Tang Tu from appearing impolite.

After all, the Guigu School was a prominent lineage in the world, and Su Qin was a legendary figure who once held the seals of six states and was famous throughout the land.

"I have long admired Master Guigu, so I was overjoyed to receive his invitation. You should go back now; I'll be there shortly." After regaining his senses, Donglai Buddha immediately spoke with a smile.