I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

The general led Guanyin towards the palace.

The people on both sides of the street, seeing this scene, started talking about it, filled with gratitude and awe for Guanyin.

They all hoped that Guanyin could punish those who did evil and restore peace to the Kingdom of Zhu Zi.

Before long, the group arrived outside the palace.

The palace was magnificent, with its vermilion gates tightly closed and heavily guarded by soldiers armed with weapons, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Upon seeing the general arrive with a strange woman, the guards rushed forward to stop him.

"General, who are you bringing into the palace? The king has decreed that no one is allowed to enter the palace at will these days."

"That's what the lead guard said."

The general said, "This is a highly accomplished person who has come to meet the king to discuss important matters."

"Open the door quickly! Can you afford to take responsibility if this delays something important?"

The guards hesitated for a moment, looked at Guanyin, then at the general, and finally nodded, opening the palace gates to let everyone in.

Upon entering the palace, one finds it luxurious yet imbued with an eerie atmosphere.

The palace maids and eunuchs all looked flustered and hurried along, not daring to stop for even a moment.

The air was filled with a strong scent of medicinal pills, mixed with a faint trace of demonic energy.

As Guanyin investigated further, her doubts grew deeper and deeper.

The demonic aura is growing stronger, clearly indicating that there is a demon hiding in the palace, and one with considerable power.

She followed the general through palaces, finally arriving at the Zichen Palace where the king resided.

Outside the Zichen Hall stood several Taoist priests dressed in robes, their faces sinister and their aura eerie.

Upon seeing Guanyin and the general arrive, the Taoist priests immediately stepped forward to stop them, shouting sternly, "Halt! The king is cultivating; no one is allowed to enter!"

The general quickly said, "Taoist Master, this is a highly accomplished person who has come to see the King to discuss important matters. Please make an exception for him."

"A master?"

The leading Taoist priest sneered, his gaze turning sinister as he looked at Guanyin. "She's just a young girl, yet she dares to call herself a master? I think you're deliberately here to cause trouble! Get out of here, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Guanyin's expression was cold as she said, "You evil sorcerers dare to cause trouble here, bewitching the king and harming the people. Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate you!"

She could clearly sense that these Taoist priests possessed an extremely strong demonic aura, indicating that they were all transformed from demons and not genuine Taoist priests.

"court death!"

The leading Taoist priest roared and waved his whisk, scattering countless black powders towards Guanyin.

These powders are highly poisonous; once you come into contact with them, you will be immediately poisoned and your soul will perish.

With a gentle flick of the willow branch in her hand, Guanyin sent a stream of sweet dew flying out of her vase, which transformed into a barrier that blocked all the black powder from entering.

At the same time, the willow branch snapped, carrying a sharp gust of wind, and lashed out at the leading Taoist priest.

The leading Taoist priest's expression changed, and he quickly dodged to the side, chanting incantations as a peach wood sword appeared in his hand, which he thrust towards Guanyin.

Other Taoist priests also joined in, unleashing a variety of demonic arts as they attacked Guanyin.

Guanyin calmly responded, waving her willow branch and sprinkling out sweet dew, which neutralized the Taoists' attacks.

Her cultivation level far surpassed that of these Taoists who were actually demons. In just a short while, the Taoists were defeated and forced to retreat, their Taoist robes torn, revealing the true characteristics of the demons.

The leading Taoist priest was both surprised and frightened, and asked in a trembling voice.

He hadn't expected that the woman before him possessed such formidable strength, far beyond their ability to contend with.

Guanyin's gaze turned cold, and she said, "Guanyin of the South Sea."

"You demons, how dare you wreak havoc within the borders of Zhu Zi Kingdom and bewitch the King! Today, we will subdue you and restore justice to the people of Zhu Zi Kingdom!"

As she spoke, golden light surged around her, her compassion tinged with majesty, and her powerful aura enveloped the entire area outside the Zichen Palace.

"Guanyin Bodhisattva!"

Upon hearing this, the Taoist priests were terrified and dared not resist in the slightest. They knelt down and begged for mercy, "Bodhisattva, spare us! Bodhisattva, spare us! We were forced into this situation; we did not intend to cause trouble!"

"Forced by someone?"

Guanyin said coldly, "Who forced you? Tell the truth, and perhaps I can spare your lives."

If you dare utter even the slightest lie, I will beat you to a pulp!

The leading Taoist priest hurriedly said, "It's...it's King Golden-Haired Roar! He said that as long as we help him bewitch the King of Zhu Zi Kingdom and confiscate the people's grain and women, he will spare our lives and even give us cultivation techniques."

We were forced to agree because we had no choice!

It really was the Golden-haired Roar! Guanyin's heart sank.

She never expected that the Golden Roar would actually cause trouble within the territory of the Zhu Zi Kingdom, and even join forces with other demons to commit such heinous acts.

It seems that her trip to Zhu Zi Kingdom was indeed the right one; if she had come a few days later, the kingdom would likely have been plunged into chaos and death.

Where is the Golden Retriever now?

Guanyin asked the question.

The Taoist priest said, "King Golden-Haired Roar is in the back garden of the palace. He has built a cave there and cultivates there every day, rarely coming out."

Guanyin nodded and said, "You demons have committed many evils, and you should all be subdued."

But considering that you were forced into this situation, I will spare your lives this time.

From this day forward, you are forbidden from committing any more misdeeds, or you will not be spared!

As she spoke, she raised her hand and waved it. A golden light fell on the Taoists, sealing their demonic power and turning them back to their original forms, which were all mountain spirits and monsters.

"Thank you, Bodhisattva, for sparing my life! Thank you, Bodhisattva, for sparing my life!"

The monsters thanked them profusely, quickly got up, and fled the palace in a sorry state.

Guanyin ignored them and turned to the general, saying, "Take me to the back garden to see the Golden-haired Roar."

The general was terrified, but dared not refuse. He could only nod in agreement and lead Guanyin toward the back garden.

He finally understood that the woman in front of him was actually Guanyin Bodhisattva of the South Sea. He was filled with awe and relief, glad that he had not made an enemy of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The royal palace's rear garden is extremely spacious, with pavilions, towers, flowers, trees, and everything imaginable.

However, at this moment, an eerie atmosphere permeated the back garden. The flowers and plants were withered, the pond water was murky, and a strong demonic aura filled the air.

In the center of the garden stood a massive cave, its entrance adorned with intricate patterns that emanated an evil aura. "Golden Roar, come out and face your death!"

Guanyin stood at the entrance of the cave and sternly rebuked.

Her voice, imbued with powerful magic, resounded throughout the entire back garden, and an angry roar immediately echoed from within the cave.

Who is it? How dare they?
On the cliff face behind the mountain, moss covered the jagged crevices, but within three feet of the cave, not a single blade of grass grew.

A faint purple-gold glow lingered around the cave entrance, interspersed with wisps of primordial energy that flowed gently like water, constantly drawing in the surrounding chaotic power and nourishing the figures within.

Suddenly, a soft sound came from inside the cave, like jade beads falling onto a plate, or like the sound of the Great Dao resounding.

The purple-gold glow that had been lingering around the cave entrance suddenly surged, like a blooming lotus flower, enveloping the entire back mountain.

The cliff trembled, and boulders rained down. All the creatures of the auspicious realm within a thousand miles felt this powerful aura and looked up at the cliff, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

"Finally... I'm out of quarantine."

Inside the cave, Jiang Wang slowly opened his eyes, two beams of purple-gold light flashing in them, piercing straight to the top of the cave and creating two dark holes in the rock.

The primordial energy around him surged and flowed through his meridians like boiling water. After years of secluded cultivation in the One Heart Realm, his cultivation had broken through to a new level. His aura became increasingly condensed and profound, and every move he made carried the pressure of controlling heaven and earth.

With a wave of his hand, the remnants of spiritual materials accumulated in the cave turned into ashes and disappeared. His plain Taoist robe remained spotless, and his hair was neatly combed.

Jiang Wang stood up, and in a flash, he emerged from the cave, standing atop the cliff, overlooking the mountains and land below.

"The chaotic power of the One Heart Realm is indeed much more mellow than that of the Primordial World."

Jiang Wang took a deep breath, feeling the abundant power within his body, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "However, it's time to go back and check on the situation in the Primordial World. Those monks are probably still obediently trapped."

As soon as he finished speaking, a pale blue figure appeared from the void, bowing and standing in front of Jiang Wang, his aura respectful and restrained: "My lord, you have finally emerged from seclusion."

This figure was none other than Jiang Wang's follower left in the One Heart Realm, named Qingxuan. He was a blue phoenix that had cultivated for a million years and possessed extraordinary strength.

Jiang Wang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Qing Xuan: "Has any news come back from the avatar in the Primordial World? Are Tang Sanzang and his disciples still trapped in that area?"

Qingxuan quickly replied, "My lord, the clone sends back a message every hundred years. Tang Sanzang and his disciples are still trapped in the hundred-mile area of ​​Xiniu Hezhou, without any unusual activity."

Sha Wujing tried to break through the encirclement several times, but was always blocked by the clone's black clouds and lightning. Now, the others were disheartened and barely survived by begging for alms each day. Zhu Bajie was so hungry that he had lost his former vigor.

"So hungry you've lost your spirit?"

Jiang Wang chuckled, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes, "That fool was always lazy and gluttonous. He's been trapped for over ten years, not getting a full meal even once a year. He must have suffered enough."

However, they cannot be allowed to leave before the thirty-year period is up.

Qingxuan hesitated for a moment, but still spoke up: "My lord, there is one more thing to report."

Recently, it has been widely rumored by various forces in the Auspicious Realm that the Secret Realm Tower in the Celestial Central Region is about to open. This Secret Realm Tower will not only be open to cultivators of the Auspicious Realm, but will also invite top experts from the Primordial World, the Three Realms and other places to participate in the challenge.

It is said that the tower contains supreme treasures of chaos, as well as fragments of the laws of the Great Dao, making it extremely tempting.

"Secret Realm Tower?"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. "I've never heard of this before. What is its origin?"

"Your Majesty, the Secret Realm Tower is an innate secret realm that existed since the creation of the Auspicious Realm. It opens once every thousand years, and each opening attracts various forces to fight for it."

Qingxuan patiently explained, "The last time the Secret Realm Tower opened was a thousand years ago. At that time, all the major forces suffered heavy casualties, and only a handful of people reached the top and obtained some opportunities."

It's said that the opportunities within the tower are even greater than before this time, and even several supreme beings from the Chaos Realm are considering making a move.

Jiang Wang stroked his chin and pondered, "Innate secret realm, chaotic treasure, fragments of laws... it sounds pretty good."

"My cultivation has just broken through, and I need an opportunity to consolidate my realm. This secret realm tower seems like a good place."

"But my lord,"

Qingxuan looked worried. "With the opening of the Secret Realm Tower this time, powerful figures from all sides have gathered, including many whose cultivation is more profound than our Lord's."

Moreover, the Three Realms will likely send powerful figures as well. If they encounter people from the Heavenly Court or the Buddhist sect, unforeseen circumstances may arise.

"misfortune?"

Jiang Wang sneered, his aura suddenly turning cold. "I couldn't wait for them to come."

The Heavenly Court and the Buddhist sect are determined to advance the Journey to the West and ruin my plans. If we encounter them in the Secret Realm Tower, it will be a good opportunity to settle both old and new scores.

As for those with profound cultivation, I want to see how capable they are, and whether they can stop Jiang Wang's advance.

Seeing this, Qingxuan said no more, but bowed and said, "Your subordinate understands."

"If Your Majesty wishes to proceed to the Secret Realm Tower, I will immediately make preparations, arranging for your entourage and the necessary flying vehicles."

"No need."

Jiang Wang waved his hand, "I can go alone; more people would only be a burden."

You remain in the One Heart Realm, guard this territory, and closely monitor the movements of the Primordial World and the Three Realms. If anything unusual occurs, immediately send me a message.

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

Qingxuan respectfully responded, and with a flicker of his figure, he disappeared into the void once more.

Jiang Wang stood atop the cliff, gazing into the depths of the void, as if he could pierce through space and see the primordial landscape.

With a slight twitch of his fingertips, a purple-gold light quietly appeared, which was the thought transmitted by his clone left in the primordial world.

"My lord, Tang Sanzang sent Sha Wujing to try to break through the encirclement again today. I have already stopped him. Tang Sanzang looked extremely pale and seemed to have given up hope."

The clone's thoughts carried a faint chill. "In addition, there have been unusual movements in the Heavenly Court recently. Venus secretly sent people to investigate that area, but they were driven away after being discovered by his subordinates. It seems that the Buddhist sect is pressing hard."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes: "Venus? The Buddhist sect is indeed impatient; they can't hold back after only a little over ten years."

Tell the clone to increase the intensity of the restriction. If the Heavenly Court or the Buddhist sect sends people to investigate again, show no mercy and kill them directly.

Furthermore, keep a close watch on Tang Sanzang and his disciples, and do not allow any accidents to happen to them; the thirty-year period must not be shortened even by a single day.

"Understood."

The clone's consciousness vanished instantly.

Jiang Wang withdrew his gaze, and with a flicker, his figure transformed into a streak of purple-gold light, flying towards the central hub of the Heavenly Realm.

The world of Xiangrui Realm is vast and boundless, with mountains and rivers crisscrossing it. In the city below, cultivators come and go, creating a prosperous scene.

But Jiang Wang had no time to appreciate these things. He was moving very fast, and the scenery along the way rushed past him. In less than half an hour, he had arrived near the central hub of the Heavenly Realm.

The Celestial Central Hub is the core area of ​​the Auspicious Realm. It is rich in spiritual energy, with numerous palaces and shrouded in immortal aura. All major powers have established their headquarters here.

At this moment, the central square was bustling with activity, as cultivators from all over gathered here, all for the upcoming opening of the secret realm tower. (End of this chapter)