Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Azure mist filled the sky, shaking heaven and earth.

A hazy divine tree gradually manifested from the cracks between the realms, its roots penetrating the dark soil and its branches reaching into the azure sky, majestically connecting heaven and earth.

In an instant, the four continents trembled and the clouds in all directions stirred.

Whether immortals, demons, or saints, all who sense this aura are stirred to the core.

Countless demon kings and reclusive immortals were awakened by this earth-shattering Jia wood energy.

Powerful streams of demonic energy and immortal light surged into the sky from deep mountains and secluded marshes, and from overseas immortal islands, heading straight for the source of the azure energy in the east.

Above Xiniu Hezhou, demonic energy surged like a tidal wave. Old demons and reclusive demon saints could no longer contain themselves and stirred up demonic winds, heading straight for the east.

The world was filled with a desolate and chaotic atmosphere.

In the Wuzhuang Temple, Zhenyuan Daxian gazed eastward, stroking his long beard, his eyes gleaming with a clear light, and pondered:

"The Jianmu Palace has been hidden for countless ages, but its re-emergence has stirred up unrest throughout the world."

This has caused so many ancient creatures, which had been lying dormant and always kept their heads hidden, to become restless and eager to emerge and compete for the creation of heaven and earth.

My nephew is indeed extraordinary, but his cultivation is still shallow. He's surrounded by demons; how can he possibly retrieve the item with ease?"

Before he could finish speaking, the immortal suddenly had a thought, as if he had sensed something.

He raised his fingers slightly, silently conjuring a profound secret.

In an instant, the worry on Zhenyuan Daxian's face vanished, and he stroked his beard and chuckled:

"How wonderful! In the Eastern Paradise, there is a great and benevolent being."

Since it was Fellow Daoist Taiyi who unleashed his great supernatural power of transforming into all directions and establishing order and suppressing the realm, those who relied on their seniority and cultivation would find it difficult to personally intervene and cause trouble.

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the ever-brightening azure sky, his eyes filled with satisfaction:

"If that's the case, then who does my nephew have to fear?"

After saying this, the immortal turned around and went back to the temple, showing no further intention to make a move. He left only a soft laugh that dissipated with the wind.

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In the Ninth Heaven, in the Heavenly Court's Fragrant Hall.

Auspicious clouds gather, and the magnificent Tongming Hall stands tall; auspicious light lingers, and the fragrant Pixiang Palace shrouds the jade steps.

Golden nails adorn the jade doors, and colorful phoenixes dance at the vermilion gates. Covered walkways and winding corridors are exquisitely crafted; three eaves and four clusters of roofs are adorned with layers of soaring dragons and phoenixes.

Inside the hall, golden dragons coil around the pillars, cranes perch on the eaves, and heavenly incense wafts through the air, creating a serene and sacred atmosphere.

Inside the hall, the Jade Emperor sat behind his imperial desk, his eyes lowered as he reviewed the memorials from the heavens.

Beside the imperial desk stood the celestial official in charge of the desk, the celestial official holding the brush, and a group of attendants, strongmen, and celestial maidens, all holding their breath and concentrating.

The Great Celestial Venerable paused slightly with his vermilion brush, then suddenly asked:

"How has the True Lord Jingfa's tour of the four continents progressed recently?"

Upon hearing this, the celestial official standing beside the imperial desk, responsible for recording the movements of the celestial gods, perked up. Having already prepared his response, he bowed and reported:

"I hereby report to the Great Heavenly Venerable that since receiving the imperial edict, the True Lord of Pacifying the Law has been diligent in his duties and has never dared to slacken."

His deeds began in Xiniu Hezhou, where he vanquished evil, cleansed the demonic atmosphere, purified the spirits and transformed evil, and repeatedly made great contributions.

He also vanquished the demons of Wujin Mountain and helped Li Tianwang capture the rat that had escaped before the Buddha. Later, because the demon-capturing incident involved the sacred mountain, he went to pay his respects to the Buddha.

The clerk paused briefly, stealing a glance at the emperor's expression, before continuing:

"It is said that the Buddha and the Master established the Wonderful Dharma Lotus Assembly at Mount Ling. During the assembly, the True Lord discussed the Dharma and established the new concept of 'sudden enlightenment,' which was explained in great detail and was highly praised by the Buddha and the Master."

The Buddha was very pleased and wished to bestow upon him the status of the Bodhisattva King of Light, at the ninth level.

However, the True Lord politely declined, citing his deep roots in the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) and his duties in the Heavenly Court.

Upon hearing this, the Great Celestial Venerable gently put down his vermilion brush, his words carrying a smile, yet also a hint of helplessness, as he said:

"This Chen Jiao, whom I ordered to tour the four directions, to punish evil and uphold righteousness, has instead found leisure to go to Mount Ling to debate Buddhist teachings and Zen principles with the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas."

Upon hearing this, the celestial officials and warriors standing in the hall all held their breath, lowered their eyes, and remained solemnly focused, not daring to presume to guess the emperor's intentions.

But then the Great Celestial Venerable said, "However, to be able to speak before the Buddhas of Mount Ling, neither arrogant nor humble, without falling into the mortal code, also shows his wisdom. Good."

The clerk secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly echoed:

"The Great Heavenly Venerable is wise. The True Lord's actions are also a way to open up a new expedient method outside of Buddhism, to widely cultivate good karma, and to benefit all sentient beings. This is truly a meritorious deed."

The Great Celestial Venerable said no more on this matter, but simply closed the memorial in his hand, placed it on the table, and said:

Report back on the subsequent developments.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Pixiang Palace and even the Thirty-Three Heavens trembled slightly!

A powerful, ancient, and infinitely vibrant aura of the Azure Spirit Dao rose from the lower realm, penetrating layers of immortal cloud restrictions, and could be faintly sensed.

Outside the Hall of Fragrant Breeze, the sea of ​​clouds surged, revealing boundless blue light that cast a hazy blue glow over the auspicious clouds and rosy hues of the Heavenly Court.

The Great Celestial Venerable raised his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the glazed tiles, landing on the boundless source of the azure energy.

He observed for only a moment, then immediately regained his composure, withdrew his gaze, and said, "Continue playing."

Outside the Pixiang Hall, under the white jade corridor.

One by one, the majestic and awe-inspiring guardian generals, clad in gleaming golden armor, stood solemnly with their hands on their swords.

Everyone was startled by this sudden, vast aura, and their gazes turned in unison to the sea of ​​clouds below.

Most of the sky was bathed in a clear, blue light, with auspicious clouds tinged with green and auspicious mists turning blue.

The grandeur of the Daoist philosophy is so profound that even across the heavens, it stirs the heart and soul.

"What's happening in the mortal realm that causes such a spectacle?" a divine general exclaimed in a low voice.

"quiet!"

A deep, resonant shout rang out, drowning out the subtle commotion.

The speaker was a bearded divine general, his golden helmet gleaming in the sun, his bright armor shimmering, a tiger-head gilded plaque hanging from his waist, and a demon-slaying staff that shimmered with a precious light in his hand.

But he was seen:

He was twelve feet tall with a majestic appearance, his arms were three sections wide, and his bearing was imposing. His eyes were like bright stars hanging in the morning sky, and his eyebrows were like ink splashed on autumn peaks.

He always holds the demon-subduing staff in the palace, and when incense is offered, he brushes against the wind from the imperial incense burner. The Jade Emperor personally appoints the Curtain-Rolling General, who is praised as the most loyal and righteous spirit in the heavens.

It was none other than the Curtain-Rolling General who guarded the imperial palace.

His gaze swept over the assembled generals like lightning, and he said in a deep voice:

"Though there are countless matters in the mortal realm, there are gods and immortals who are in charge. Our duty is to guard the celestial palace and protect the holy carriage."

Everyone should stay in their place and fulfill their responsibilities; how can there be any slackness or panic?

Upon hearing this, all the divine generals were startled and composed themselves, guarding the might of Heaven.

Although the vast blue aura still illuminated the heavens, outside the Hall of Fragrant Incense, only a solemn and still atmosphere remained, with no further disturbances.

Suddenly, a celestial cloud drifted in, and on the cloud stood an old immortal with white hair and a youthful face, holding a jade whisk, wearing a plain white immortal robe, a silk sash around his waist, and cloud shoes on his feet.

It was Venus.

Upon seeing Venus arrive, the Curtain-Rolling General, who was standing outside the Hall of Fragrant Incense, stepped forward two paces and bowed, saying:

"Venus Immortal, what brings you here today?"

Venus returned the greeting and said, "A great change has suddenly occurred in the lower realm, and the energy of the thirty-three heavens has been in harmony."

This old minister has come to report to the Great Heavenly Venerable on an urgent matter, and troubles the General to convey it.

"Venus, please wait."

The Curtain-Rolling General nodded, turned and entered the hall. He came out shortly afterward, turned to the side and gestured, saying, "The Great Heavenly Venerable summons Venus."

Venus straightened his clothes, took a whisk, and entered the hall.

But the Great Celestial Venerable remained seated behind his desk, continuing his reviews without pause.

Venus descended to the foot of the steps, bowed, and said, "Your subject, Venus, pays respects to the Great Heavenly Venerable."

"Rise, my dear subject."

The Great Celestial Venerable put down his vermilion brush, lowered his gaze, and asked, "What urgent matter is it?"

Venus, standing upright, holding a jade tablet, solemnly reported:

"Reporting to the Great Heavenly Venerable, just now in the realm of the Eastern Continent of Victory, countless green qi of Jia wood suddenly arose from the cracks between the realms, covering the sky and the earth, its Daoist rhyme soaring to the heavens, shaking the four continents."

The old minister observed the source and flow of its energy, and it seemed to be the ancient Jianmu Palace, the Daoist temple of the Azure Emperor, which had now appeared in the world.

The hall fell silent instantly.

The vast azure energy that had previously filled the hall was sensed by all the immortals, but its specific origins were only revealed by Venus at this moment.

Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord Jingfa - Stunning writing and a thrilling plot!