Daily Intelligence: From Water Snake to Jinghe Dragon King

The eighteen Arhats were furious. What a brainless idiot! They had already let you go, but you still didn't know what was good for you and went looking for a beating. Did you really think they couldn't do anything to you?

The Dragon-Subduing Venerable roared, "Cripple this idiot!"

I won't kill you, but I dare to cripple your cultivation.

The eighteen Arhats swarmed around, each wielding a magical treasure, or performing hand seals and supernatural powers, intending to cripple Huanglong Zhenren's cultivation.

Just then, a bell rang out, shattering the void and creating countless cracks.

"You bald monk, how dare you bully my fellow disciples from the Chan School?"

Guang Chengzi, dressed in a robe of sweeping clouds, walked out of the void with a gloomy face, holding a large bell in his hand. This bell was Guang Chengzi's innate spiritual treasure, the Soul-Slaying Bell, which he rarely used in battle. He usually only used it to ring bells. But once he took out the Soul-Slaying Bell, it meant that Guang Chengzi was about to start a killing spree, which was even more terrifying than the meaning of the Heaven-Turning Seal.

"Senior Brother Huanglong, don't panic! Junior Brother Taiyi is here to help!"

"I am Chijingzi, who dares to bully my junior brother Huanglong?"

"Amitabha Buddha, I am the Jade Cauldron Immortal. Who in the Three Realms has such audacity to threaten to cripple my Chan Sect's Yellow Dragon Immortal?"

In an instant, the void trembled, and one portal after another opened, from which Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect emerged.

Liu Qing followed the gaze and saw Guang Chengzi at the head, with Chi Jingzi behind him wearing a purple robe with the Eight Trigrams and holding the Yin-Yang Mirror.

There was also the most malevolent Taiyi Zhenren, the physically powerful Yuding Zhenren who was also an incarnation of Lingbao, as well as Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, Daoxing Tianzun, and Lingbao Dafashi.

Of the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, eight, excluding the traitorous Cihang Daoist, Julusun, Puxian Zhenren, and Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, all arrived.

Currently, the strongest lineup in the Chan Sect has appeared, apart from the Antarctic Immortal who has assumed the position of the Antarctic Longevity Emperor in the heavens, and the Fortune True Immortal Yun Zhongzi who travels the world with unpredictable whereabouts.

The eight Golden Immortals, led by Guang Chengzi, bowed to the Golden Hoop Immortal. The Golden Hoop Immortal frowned, but out of politeness, returned the bow.

It's said that one should offer a warm face to a cold backside, but now that the Eight Golden Immortals have offered their warm faces, even if the Golden Hoop Immortal harbors resentment, he can't afford to offer a cold backside.

Besides, he was just saved by Huanglong Zhenren of the Chan Sect.

The eighteen Arhats are now seated on wax.

Even if all eighteen of them attacked together, Guang Chengzi alone might not be able to defeat him.

Guang Chengzi was the first second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect during the reign of Emperor Chengdao. He wielded the innate spiritual treasure Soul-Sinking Bell and the Sweeping Cloud Robe, and also possessed the strongest offensive spiritual treasure, the Heaven-Turning Seal, forged from half of Buzhou Mountain. Moreover, he had the cultivation of a half-step Hunyuan Dao Fruit. In the Buddhist world, apart from the Buddha Tathagata and the Ancient Buddha Dipankara, who could rival Guang Chengzi?

Not to mention, there was also Chi Jingzi, the second disciple of the second generation of the Chan Sect. When the Chan Sect was at its peak, the eldest brother Guang Chengzi was in charge of ringing the bell, and the second brother Chi Jingzi was in charge of striking the jade chime.

Although Chi Jingzi's cultivation level is not as high as Guang Chengzi's, he still possesses the cultivation level of the late-stage Daluo Realm and has a terrifying innate high-grade spiritual treasure, the Yin-Yang Mirror, as well as a protective spiritual treasure, the Bagua Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe.

Either of the two mentioned above could easily defeat their own eighteen Arhats, but they weren't the only ones who came. There was also the fiercely protective Taiyi Zhenren, and the Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, who possessed the Spirit Treasure Heart-Piercing Nail, capable of instantly killing opponents with a sneak attack.

The Jade Cauldron Immortal is the most skilled disciple teacher in the Three Realms. Although his cultivation level is only at the Undying Realm and he has no spiritual treasures, he relies solely on his physical body to defend against enemies.

But he has a good disciple, Yang Jian, who is known as the number one war god of the Chan Sect and even the Heavenly Court. It doesn't matter if he offends the Jade Emperor, Yang Jian will never pay attention to him, and may even laugh in secret. But if he offends the Jade Emperor's master, the Jade Emperor.

Then you should be prepared to be hunted down by the God of War, Yang Jian.

Even the Dao Xing Tian Zun and Ling Bao Da Fa Shi, who have the lowest profile, are no less powerful than the two Venerables Jiang Long and Fu Hu, and may even surpass them by a considerable margin. It is said that they have reached the late stage of the Undying Realm and are only half a step away from becoming Da Luo.

The eighteen Arhats looked at each other, each seeing bitterness in the other's eyes.

Fortunately, they didn't suffer for long. With the background of Buddhism, currently the largest religion in the Three Realms, how could they not receive help?

The void trembled once more, and a burst of Buddhist light appeared. One by one, figures tore through space and emerged.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Suryaprabha Bodhisattva, Candraprabha Bodhisattva, Venerable Ananda, Venerable Kasyapa, Maitreya, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Ratnasambhava Buddha, Pure Land Buddha, Vajra Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, etc.

The arrival of these powerful beings, renowned throughout the Three Realms, created a pressure so great that the surrounding space was almost overwhelmed and showed signs of cracking.

The appearance of these Bodhisattvas and Buddhas almost represents the strength of most of Buddhism.

Aside from the well-known reasons that Avalokiteshvara was led away, and Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Kṣāṇīṣā, and the Buddha of Long-Eared Dipankara who did not dare to come, almost all the other bodhisattvas who could be mentioned came.

As the most prominent figure in Buddhism, the Buddha should be unable to leave at this moment due to the Holy Mother Wudang blocking his way.

The stabilizing force of Buddhism, the ancient Buddha Dipankara, was originally the vice leader of the Chan Sect. He was the culprit behind the rebellion of Guanyin, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and others, so naturally he dared not come.

It wasn't that he was afraid of being unable to defeat Guang Chengzi and the others, but rather that if he showed up, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, and other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect would immediately rush in and fight him to the death.

Facing so many Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, Guang Chengzi, and others, he showed no fear whatsoever, and even his eyes held contempt.

Even though Bodhisattvas and Buddhas have great titles, in the eyes of Guang Chengzi and his ilk, they were nothing more than small fry who attained enlightenment in the barren lands of the West. Calling them junior brothers was an honor.

"Heh heh, you lot, if you don't hide in the Western Paradise, how dare you show yourselves in the Three Realms?"

"What's wrong? After a thousand years, are you itching for a beating and want me to loosen your skin?"

Guang Chengzi shook the Soul-Slaying Bell in his hand and smiled contemptuously. The expressions of the Medicine Buddha, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and others opposite him all changed drastically.

The West is barren, and even the Buddha, one of the many Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, lacks a suitable magical treasure. When encountering enemies, they mostly rely on their fists, which is no match for the Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect who possess magical treasures.

As the highest-ranking Buddhist master present, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha had no choice but to step forward and speak: "Brother Guangchengzi, we have come here today not because of any karmic connection with your Chan Sect, but because of these remnants of the Jie Sect."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Hoop Immortal's eyes widened in fury, and he cursed, "Bald donkey, I, Old Ma, swear to kill you!"

The Medicine Buddha dared not offend Guang Chengzi, but he looked down on the Golden Hoop Immortal and glanced at him, saying, "A wicked child who doesn't know the will of Heaven."

Unable to contain himself, Liu Qing angrily retorted, "If you understood destiny, would you know that a bloody calamity awaits us today?"

With Guang Chengzi and other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect present, Liu Qing had long planned to drag them down with him, and now was the perfect opportunity to strike.

Before he finished speaking, Liu Qing suddenly thrust out the Panlong Eight-Tone Cone, aiming it at the Medicine Buddha's heart, determined to kill him in one fell swoop.

Liu Qing was only at the Fifth Qi Realm, while the Medicine Buddha was already at the Great Luo Realm. No one expected that Liu Qing would suddenly attack the Medicine Buddha.

The Medicine Buddha was also taken aback, but only for a moment before reacting. A nameless rage erupted within him, his Buddha-light surging, and he reached out to grab Liu Qing's Panlong Eight-Tone Cone. Guang Chengzi's eyes lit up. His presence today was only partly to support Huanglong Zhenren; more importantly, he wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with the Jie Sect and attempt to resolve their grudges.

Although I know it cannot be resolved, I still want to try my best. Now, a wisp of Uncle Tongtian’s soul has descended to the mortal realm to settle the karma of the Investiture of the Gods. Although it is currently only targeting Buddhism, who knows if he will let go of the Chan Sect, this accomplice.

Given Uncle Tongtian's temperament, he probably won't let it go.

Thinking of this, Guang Chengzi was worried. Although Yu Yu Daoist was a wisp of Tongtian Shishu's soul, his methods were beyond his reach.

They couldn't win in a fight, nor did they dare to, so they could only try their best to make amends to the Jie Sect and appease Uncle Tongtian's resentment.

The teacher is no longer here, having been ordered to go to the Outer Heaven. As the eldest disciple, I must protect my junior brothers.

This is the true purpose behind Guang Chengzi's repeated appearances to help the Jie Sect.

He finished speaking in one sentence, fearing that Tongtian would cause trouble for the Chan Sect.

Guang Chengzi was exhausted and sometimes complained to his teacher, Yuanshi Tianzun, "Why did you have to help outsiders get in touch with Tianshi Uncle in the first place?"
Now you've gone and set off to explore the Outer Heavens, leaving your disciples to face Tongtian Shishu alone. Isn't that a disservice to them?
Despite his inner grumbling, Guang Chengzi was secretly delighted to see his junior brother Liu Qing of the Jie Sect launch a fierce attack on the Medicine Buddha.

He thought to himself, "I have finally found an opportunity to fight alongside the Jie Sect."

In this way, even if Uncle Tongtian harbors resentment, he might still feel indebted to the Venerable One.

So, Liu Qing was plotting to get the Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect to go into the water, while Guang Chengzi was also worried about not finding a good opportunity to go into the water.

In this way, the two of them came to the same conclusion.

Then, the Medicine Buddha spread his Buddha hand to suppress Liu Qing's Panlong Eight-Tone Cone. Guang Chengzi stepped forward, shook the Soul-Sinking Bell, and the bell's clanging sound spread out in ripples, crushing the void and striking the Medicine Buddha's hand.

At the same time, not forgetting to curry favor, he shouted loudly, "Medicine Buddha, how dare you bully Junior Brother Liu Qing in front of your senior brother? You're simply courting death!"

"You bald monk, don't you know that 'the three religions—blue lotus, white lotus root, and red lotus flower—are originally one family'?"

The Medicine Buddha paused, his eyes glazed over, unaware that the sound of the Soul-Slaying Bell had shattered his Buddha hand.

Holy crap, after a thousand years, how did Guang Chengzi's skin become so thick?

And what about the green lotus, white lotus root, and red lotus flower? The three religions were originally one family. Back during the Investiture of the Gods, the Ten Deadly Formations, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, and the final Ten Thousand Immortals Formation—your Chan Sect didn't hold back any more than our Buddhism!
The junior disciples behind him, including Chi Jingzi, Taiyi Zhenren, and Yuding Zhenren, all blushed with shame and lowered their heads in unison.

Senior Brother, although we want to curry favor with the Jie Sect, we don't need to shout it out in public like this, especially not in front of all the Buddhists.

Buddhism is fully aware of all the shady things we did back then.

If we shout like this now, aren't we just offering our faces to be hit?

Chi Jingzi quietly raised his eyelids and looked at the Buddhist Buddhas and Bodhisattvas opposite him with disdainful eyes. His Dao heart trembled and he quickly lowered his head again.

Taking advantage of Guang Chengzi shattering the Medicine Buddha's Boundless Buddha Hand, Liu Qing withdrew the Panlong Eight-Tone Cone and hurriedly retreated to his senior brother, Golden Hoop Immortal, leaving the front to Guang Chengzi and the other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

The Golden Hoop Immortal trembled violently after being provoked by Guang Chengzi's words, "Green lotus, white lotus root, and red lotus flower, the three religions were originally one family." Seeing this, Liu Qing quickly comforted him and managed to calm him down after a long exchange of telepathic messages.

Looking at Guang Chengzi's imposing figure, Liu Qing couldn't help but feel admiration.

He is flexible and thick-skinned; no wonder he became the senior disciple of the Chan Sect. Such a temperament is beyond compare.

Now, the Medicine Buddha finally awoke from his shock, and his eyes were filled with contempt, disgust, and revulsion as he looked at Guang Chengzi.

"Bah! I've discovered today that you are actually Guang Chengzi in such a state."

"Liu Qing, a disciple of the Jie Sect, has stolen our Buddhist pilgrimage team. If he does not hand them over today, we will not let this go!"

"I won't say anything more. Since you insist on standing up for the Jie Sect, then this cannot be resolved peacefully."

After saying this, the Medicine Buddha's light surged, and he unleashed boundless Buddhist power to attack Guang Chengzi. The people behind him, including the Precious Light Buddha, knew that their senior brother, the Medicine Buddha, was no match for Guang Chengzi, so they all rushed over to help the Medicine Buddha fight against Guang Chengzi.

On Guang Chengzi's side, Chi Jingzi and the others could not stand by and watch others bully their senior brother, so they all shook their spiritual treasures and joined the battle.

For a time, Buddhism and Chan Buddhism clashed fiercely, causing darkness to fall, the sun and moon to lose their light, and the three realms to tremble.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Qing beckoned to the white dragon horse below, which appeared to be dead, and used his Heavenly Escape Transmission technique to ask:
"Brother-in-law, what are you going to do?"

Liu Qing married Hong Gu, who was the son-in-law of the East Sea and the third prince of the Jade Dragon of the West Sea, naturally making him Liu Qing's brother-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, what can I do? Can I just keep it from outsiders and not help my own people?"

"Open a gap in the cave, and I'll come in right away."

The Third Prince of Jade Dragon smiled bitterly as he watched Liu Qing secretly open a gap in the Power Cave Heaven, transform into his true form as a jade dragon, and fly inside.

Sigh, thinking about how my father went to great lengths to plan and insert me into the pilgrimage team, things didn't go as planned. My brother-in-law suddenly appeared and wiped out the entire pilgrimage team.

Liu Qing was overjoyed to see that he had acquired the entire pilgrimage team. This gave him the initiative to start the journey to the West at any time.

If I can subdue this pilgrim team, I can restart the Journey to the West. At that time, I will become a player and control the Journey to the West.

From initially fearing he would become a sacrificial offering for the start of Journey to the West, to now controlling it, Liu Qing marvels at the vicissitudes of life and the infinite possibilities of destiny.

After capturing the pilgrim team, he subdued them one by one, turning them into his pawns, and then waited for an opportunity to restart the Journey to the West and seize its destiny.

It's not exactly a reboot of Journey to the West. On the Buddhist side, the curtain-raising general Sha Wujing hasn't even formally become a disciple of the Sui Dynasty's Tripitaka Master.

Without taking a master, the pilgrimage team is not considered complete, the journey to the West is not truly beginning, and the Heavenly Dao will not approve.

Only if one subdues them and then begins the Journey to the West can it truly be considered the Journey to the West.

Even without traveling west, east, south, or north, as long as one controls the pilgrimage team and takes the initiative, the destination or destination is entirely up to them.

Liu Qing's heart surged with excitement, and his expression became excited.

But he knew this was not the time to revel in victory. Now, Buddhism had unleashed most of its power, determined to force him to hand over the pilgrimage team. Although he had dragged Guang Chengzi and other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect into this mess, the ultimate outcome remained uncertain. (End of Chapter)