Journey to the West Creation Technique

The golden lotus that springs from the earth is born from the earth.

This perfectly aligns with the fundamental principle of the Five Elements: Earth generates Metal.

Lu Chengjun switched to cultivating the Dragon Horse Form, also following the principle of the Five Elements: Earth generates Metal, allowing his Earth-based magic to give birth to Metal-based magic.

Since both originate from the same source, his understanding of the Golden Lotus Daoist principles far surpasses that of others.

The metal and earth magic power within Lu Chengjun's body resonated with the soon-to-be-born golden lotus, coating his skin with a warm, gilded layer.

……

Huaguoshan.

The area is shrouded in mist and the vegetation is lush and green.

Full of vitality, all things are flourishing.

However, there were no groups of wild monkeys on this mountain, only a giant white python coiled and roamed, its enormous body almost completely encircling the entire green mountain.

Lu Chengjun had once entered Amiya's inner world and witnessed firsthand the illusory power of the Overturning Sea Crocodile projected into it. He never imagined that his own inner world would be the same...

Suddenly, he came to his senses.

interior!?

How did I suddenly end up in the interior?

The battle in Death Valley isn't over yet. What if a boarman comes along and gets chopped up on the spot?

The sense of crisis that had just surfaced in his mind was soothed by layers of golden Daoist energy.

Now, Lu Chengjun sits cross-legged in the center of Death Valley, calmly sensing the profound Daoist charm of the golden lotus emerging from the earth.

These streams of Daoist energy forcefully pulled him into his inner vision.

The deep meditation technique, which involves sinking the soul into the inner landscape and the primordial spirit returning to the Water Curtain Cave, can only be performed in an absolutely safe and secure place.

But now, he closed his eyes, resonated with the Daoist principles, and went straight in.

You should know that he had no intention of entering a deep meditative state at all. He only intended to use three-tenths of his mind to comprehend the Dao, while keeping the remaining seven-tenths of his will constantly on edge. However, he did not expect the Dao to resonate with him, and he could not control himself at all.

Zhou He and Qian Jin were not so troubled. However, when they tried to comprehend the Dao, they could not sense anything significant. They only felt that the birth of the golden lotus was extremely mysterious.

As for the mystery behind it, one will probably need to gradually understand it through future practice.

Lu Chengjun went straight into the inner realm, even making him forget the danger.

With the great road right before our eyes, why worry about any danger?

If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening...

Instead of worrying about gains and losses, it's better to devote all your energy to comprehending the Great Way.

Although I am not currently practicing the Sha Wujing style, the ability to remain calm and fearless even when the sky is falling has long been ingrained in my bones.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; how can we let it slip by so easily?

Once the decision was made, Lu Chengjun allowed his soul to safely enter the Water Curtain Cave.

Outside the cave, a waterfall cascades down, its waters gurgling incessantly; inside, the cave is serene and tranquil, untouched by the hustle and bustle.

In the center of the cave is a blue stone platform, and on the center of the platform grows a spiritual tree with its branches spreading out and adorned with six glistening leaves.

The spirit wood is a deep, dark green, with a single, ancient golden vein running through the center of its body.

Innate Qi is the spiritual root, and the Great Dao is inseparable from the Mysterious Female Gate.

Perhaps influenced by the continuous Daoist aura of the Golden Lotus Emerging from the Earth, the golden patterns on the surface of the spiritual root sapling became increasingly dazzling, like the rising sun, impossible to suppress.

The dark green color on the sapling was being constantly squeezed out, as if it was about to be completely erased.

Lu Chengjun was both surprised and delighted.

Does this mean that under the influence of the Golden Lotus Emerging from the Earth, the White Snake Demon King's influence on him will be completely eradicated?

Things were not as simple as Lu Chengjun had imagined.

Although the golden patterns completely pushed the "dark green" out of the sapling, they did not disappear.

The dark green color seemed to possess a spirit, wriggling and transforming into a small, dark green spirit snake, coiling around the spirit branch.

It has been visualized again...

The external forces ultimately failed to integrate into one's own spiritual root, but they remained coiled around it, making them impossible to expel.

well...

At least his power is more distinct from that of the snake demon, which is beneficial to his adherence to his own path of cultivation.

The gains didn't stop there...

As the Daoist aura of the Golden Lotus Emerging from the Earth spread like ripples, his cultivation was repeatedly purified.

The moment the golden lotus emerged from the local soil, a pure golden yang energy cleansed the entire body, as if sweeping away all the evil and filth within.

Outside, a lifelike golden lotus flower bloomed on the forehead of Lu Chengjun, who was sitting cross-legged, echoing the original Golden Lotus that sprang from the ground.

In that instant, heaven and man resonated, and the essence of the Dao merged.

Inside the Water Curtain Cave, the golden spirit wood swayed gently, and the seventh verdant and lustrous leaf quietly took shape.

Seventh level of Qi Refining!

……

Above the Black Rock Wasteland.

A dark green, poisonous cloud.

A huge white snake was faintly visible in the poisonous clouds.

A short while later.

The poisonous cloud fell and receded, disappearing into the White Serpent Temple.

In the main hall of the temple, the White Serpent Demon King had transformed back into a stunningly beautiful young woman. With bright eyes and white teeth, she was radiant and, apart from the white scales covering her neck, was no different from an ordinary human girl.

She glanced at her subordinates in the hall, her expression quite pleased: "You've done a good job."

Lu Chengjun and Zhou He understood the local dialect and stepped forward to return the greeting.

Li Ang and Qian Jin naturally followed suit and bowed in the same manner.

Then, the White Snake Demon King turned to Lu Chengjun and said, "I am about to go into seclusion to cultivate. From now on, all matters, large and small, of the White Snake Temple will be under your full control."

Lu Chengjun was slightly taken aback. Why did the White Snake Demon King trust him, an outsider, so much?

"What should we do if the boar-men attack again?"

"Do whatever you want with it."

Lu Chengjun: "..."

Slightly stunned, Lu Chengjun quickly bowed and solemnly saluted: "Your subordinate will certainly live up to the Demon King's trust, guard the White Serpent Temple, and protect the peace of the tribe."

The White Snake Demon King nodded slightly, and everyone clasped their hands in farewell and took their leave.

After leaving the White Serpent Temple, the four looked at each other in bewilderment, as if in a dream.

Zhou He beamed with joy: "Congratulations to Captain Lu on taking command and occupying an important position."

Lu Chengjun frowned slightly and immediately looked at the two people beside him: "Li Ang, Qian Jin."

"Your subordinates are here," the two replied immediately.

"You two must immediately return to Blackstone Outpost and report all the changes that have occurred here truthfully."

Li Ang looked puzzled: "Captain Lu, the original plan was for you to go back and report in person."

Lu Chengjun sighed softly, "Now I am being heavily guarded and controlled by the White Snake Demon King, and it is impossible for me to easily break free and leave."

"Take care, Captain." The two clasped their hands in farewell and quickly left.

When Zhou He was the only one left beside him, Lu Chengjun turned to look at him.

Zhou He quickly stepped forward: "Captain Lu, please feel free to give any instructions."

"Miren is dead. Who else is in charge here?" Lu Chengjun asked in a low voice.

Zhou He frowned slightly: "I only arrived three days early, so I'm not very familiar with the mountains here."

"Find Meng Yuan immediately and quickly survey the mountains here."

Zhou He solemnly accepted the order: "Understood, I will investigate carefully."

……

At dusk.

Outside the temple, a group of white snake people dressed in hemp clothing bowed down to Lu Chengjun.

There was no dissatisfaction, no resentment, and not even any doubt.

It was as if he took it for granted that he was in that position...

These people were mostly minor leaders who had come from other places. Not only were they all quite strong, but each of them commanded tens of thousands of people. However, these people were scattered throughout the dense forest.

Their combat strength, if not surpassing Li Ang's, at least easily crushed Zhou He.

But at this moment, none of them were arrogant.

I'm totally convinced...

Lu Chengjun was prepared to be tested, harassed, or even publicly provoked.

Now no one is causing trouble.

It seems all that preparation was for nothing.

Everyone bowed deeply, their posture respectful, even somewhat pious.

"Your subordinate greets the High Priest!"

One after another, cries of greetings rang out...

Everyone acknowledged that Lu Chengjun was the new leader.

This is the authority of the gods...