This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

The Fourth Patriarch remained calm, but upon seeing Zhong Bai, he still revealed a warm smile.

"Get up."

With a wave of his hand, the Fourth Patriarch helped Zhong Bai up.

"You're really lucky, kid. I heard you have a good relationship with Erlang Shen's sister in Heaven. This news has spread throughout the Three Realms."

Zhong Bai was taken aback, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Cough cough, Fourth Ancestor, I..."

The Fourth Patriarch rolled his eyes.

"Don't worry, I'm not looking down on what you did, but I'm just reminding you that even if Yang Chan is backing you up, there are still some things you need to be careful about. For example, in Suzhou and Hangzhou in Dongsheng Shenzhou, you just killed that white snake and sent its soul to the underworld."

Bai Suzhen was originally a pawn of Buddhism, a tool used to spread Buddhist teachings. Now that you have killed her, Buddhism will not let this go easily.

That's not all; you also killed Fahai. Bai Suzhen could be labeled a demon who harms the world, but Fahai was blatantly provoking Buddhism.

Think it over carefully. This time, the Buddhist sect didn't touch you because of the Heavenly Court and Erlang Shen, but the feud has already been formed. Do you understand what I mean?

Zhong Bai listened attentively.

"Fourth Ancestor, Zhong Bai has noted it down."

"Hmm, not bad. The Immortal Realm is a deep and complex place, and nothing that happens can escape the eyes of the powerful beings of the Three Realms."

Although Maoshan belongs to the Shangqing Daoist sect, the Jiejiao sect is practically defunct. While the three Maoshan patriarchs did hold positions in Heaven, they didn't reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal level. Maoshan's foundation is shallow; you'll essentially have to forge your own path in the future.

Zhong Bai remained silent, realizing that his arrival in the Earthly Immortal Realm had indeed been somewhat rash. At the peak of the Human Immortal Realm, he had already provoked the behemoth that was Buddhism, which was certainly unwise.

However, some things are done and there's no use regretting them. Besides, Zhong Bai doesn't regret it.

Seeing Zhong Bai remain silent, the Fourth Patriarch smiled and patted Zhong Bai on the shoulder.

"Don't just stand there. The reason I invited you to the Underworld this time is not just to give you some pointers. I once said that once you come to the Earthly Immortal Realm, I will give you a seventh-rank Yin position."

then!"

After saying this, the Fourth Patriarch took out a seal with the words "Inspector of the Mortal Realm" written on it.

"You're better suited to the position of Inspector of the Mortal Realm; this incestuous post suits you better."

As Zhong Bai accepted the seal, a chill instantly washed over him.

"Alright, you've told me everything you needed to. The underworld is no longer a place for you to linger. Go back now!"

The moment the words left his mouth, Zhong Bai's soul was instantly blown out of the underworld.

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Mountain top.

The moment Zhong Bai's soul returned to his body, his eyes snapped open.

Yang Chan, who was standing nearby, had already noticed Zhong Bai's situation. However, after contacting the underworld and learning that Zhong Bai was going there to see the Fourth Patriarch of Maoshan, the Wheel-Turning King, Yang Chan felt relieved.

"woke up?"

Yang Chan stood in front of Zhong Bai with her arms crossed. Her tall figure and stunningly beautiful face made her look down at Zhong Bai. The moment Zhong Bai looked up, he felt as if a mountain of flesh was rushing towards him.

goodong...

After taking a deep breath, Zhong Bai finally regained his composure.

"Yes, on this trip to the underworld, the Fourth Patriarch gave me some advice. The waters of the Three Realms are very deep, so I should keep a low profile in the future."

Yang Chan nodded, then shook her head.

"That's both right and wrong. King Yama is actually worried that you'll cause trouble. Most importantly, your talent is too strong, but unfortunately, the time is too short."

He's only at the Human Immortal realm now; if he offends any powerful forces, he might not be able to grow any stronger.

"Don't let my usual absence from Mount Hua fool you; your attack on that young monk from Jinshan Temple last time was rather aggressive."

Zhong Bai remained silent for a long time before finally uttering a single sentence.

"So, you don't support it?"

Yang Chan shook her head.

"That's not it. If you don't even dare to kill some bald monk in Buddhism, this fairy really doesn't want to have a deep relationship with you."

"Tsk tsk, it seems the fairy has fallen for her."

Yang Chan did not continue the topic.

"What underworld position did you obtain in the underworld?"

Yang Chan changed the subject, and Zhong Bai didn't dwell on what he had just said. He raised his palm, and a seal instantly appeared.

"A seventh-rank underworld official, a patrol officer in the mortal realm!"

Yang Chan became interested, took the seal, looked it over a few times, and then returned it with a smile.

"It's not bad. The position of the Yang Realm Inspector may seem like only a seventh-rank Yin official, and it might not be able to cause any trouble in the Underworld, but it's different in the Yang Realm. One of your souls should have already been taken by the Underworld, and even if your soul perishes in the future, it can still return."

"The Fourth Patriarch didn't mention this, but I suppose that's how it is."

Yang Chan nodded. "In addition, the Yang world inspectors represent the underworld in managing the souls of the dead in the mortal world. They have great power. I suppose you, the Fourth Patriarch of Maoshan, still hope that you can stir up trouble."

Or perhaps the higher-ups in the underworld want you to stir up trouble.

As Zhong Bai listened to Yang Chan's analysis, the smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

"You care about me a lot?"

...In an instant, Yang Chan's breathing became rapid. She had been speaking eloquently just moments before, but now her face turned slightly red.

"Humph!

"Since you're my fiancé, at least the God of Marriage tied the red thread of fate together. If you die, this fairy will have no one to shield her, and will have no choice but to go into seclusion."

Before Yang Chan could explain again, Zhong Bai stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist in one swift motion.

Their lips touched, and both were lost in the moment.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

After a long while, Yang Chan pushed Zhong Bai away, panting heavily. She gave Zhong Bai a flirtatious look and then looked into the distance.

"Let's go. Didn't you want to kill some demons and evil spirits? I don't know how they'll be of any use to you, but you've already agreed."

Zhong Bai nodded. This was the most important thing, after all, improving oneself was always the top priority!
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In the Eastern Continent, at the Tongtian River! Zhong Bai and Yang Chan stood in the sky, looking down at the boundless Tongtian River. A powerful demonic aura soared into the sky, showing no regard for the cultivators of the world.

"Zhong Bai, we've arrived. This is the Tongtian River. There lives a golden fish spirit in the river who needs to devour a boy and a girl every year. He is known as the Great King of Inspiration."

My second brother told me that behind this Inspiration King stands Guanyin Bodhisattva of the South China Sea. He is a goldfish spirit from Guanyin Bodhisattva's lotus pond that came to the Tongtian River. He not only occupied the cave of an old turtle in the Tongtian River, but also forcibly took over its daughter.

Despite committing countless evils, no one in Heaven was willing to provoke them because of the name of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Buddhism, so they could only turn a blind eye.

We're here now, our target is this goldfish spirit, are you scared?

Yang Chan looked at Zhong Bai with a half-smile, and Zhong Bai nodded silently.

"It would be a lie to say I'm not afraid, but Chan'er, what is the cultivation level of this goldfish spirit?"

Yang Chan replied casually, "He's just a Xuanxian. His cultivation level isn't high, and he doesn't have any powerful magic weapons. He's just lucky that no one bothers him because he has Guanyin backing him up."

Zhong Bai nodded, realizing that Yang Chan had thoroughly investigated the Inspiration King.

"Chan'er, is this King of Inspiration part of the Journey to the West?"

Yang Chan understood what Zhong Bai meant.

Nodding, he said, "That's not wrong. However, the eighty-one tribulations in Journey to the West are not fixed. The West has many backup plans. This Linggan King of the Tongtian River is just a backup option. We are not afraid to fight him!"

Zhong Bai nodded. There was no other way. Although he needed demon-slaying points, he couldn't really use Yang Chan as a tool. If he really made a move later, it would most likely be Yang Chan personally killing the Great King of Inspiration.

If the Great King of Inspiration is indeed a fixed part of Journey to the West, Yang Chan's relationship with Buddhism will undoubtedly continue to deteriorate. Zhong Bai is not afraid of Buddhism, but he cannot let Yang Chan take the blame for this.

"We'll severely injure the Inspiration Queen Chan'er later; I'll handle the fighting and killing!"

After Zhong Bai finished giving instructions to Yang Chan, Yang Chan had no objections. If Zhong Bai wanted to take on some of the hatred from the Buddhist sect, then so be it. In any case, both Yang Chan and Zhong Bai were basically irreconcilable enemies with the Buddhist sect.

"That's settled then. I'll take care of severely injuring King Linggan, and Zhong Bai, you'll deal with those shrimp soldiers and crab generals!"

Cooperation Link!
As soon as Yang Chan took out the Lotus Lantern, streaks of spiritual light flashed across the sky. Then, countless streams of primordial energy materialized from the Lotus Lantern, piercing through the river and reaching the cave.

Inside the Tongtian River Cave.

Just a moment ago, the King of Inspiration was drinking and contemplating whether to deep-fry or boil the young boys and girls he was waiting for in a few days. But before he could reach a conclusion, countless streams of light in the water split the cave in two!
Immediately afterwards, Mother Qi seemed to possess sentience and followed the King of Inspiration.

With his pupils dilating, even the most clueless genius would realize he was being watched.

A large hammer appeared in his hand; this was a magical treasure he had obtained by chance after leaving the Lotus Pond in the South China Sea.

Although it was a low-grade acquired spiritual treasure, it was still a spiritual treasure. After avoiding the mother energy, the Great King of Inspiration planned to rush out of the water to check the specific situation.

Skyrim.

Yang Chan looked at the Inspiration King, who was about to fly out of the water, and then looked at Zhong Bai to the side.

"Zhong Bai, I'll leave those shrimp soldiers and crab generals in the Water Palace to you for now."

Zhong Bai nodded, and transformed into a beam of light, instantly rushing into the Tongtian River.

At the same time, the King of Inspiration emerged from the water, stood on the river, and looked up at the sky with a gloomy gaze. The moment he saw Yang Chan, the King of Inspiration stared wide-eyed.

One word: beautiful. Two words: absolutely beautiful!
"Humph!

I was wondering who was disturbing my enjoyment, but it turns out to be a beauty!

You've come to my Tongtian River, could it be that you've taken a fancy to me?

Hahaha, no matter what your purpose is, I've set my sights on you!

Yang Chan was speechless. This Great King of Inspiration seemed a bit foolish, unable to see the situation clearly at all. Or was it that everyone had to give Guanyin some face?
Do you know my name?

Yang Chan's calm words startled the Great King of Inspiration, giving him the feeling that he had kicked a hornet's nest. However, when he thought that he was sent down to the mortal realm on orders, the Great King of Inspiration was no longer afraid.

"Humph!

"I don't care about your status. My master is someone you can't even imagine. However, if you're willing to follow me, perhaps I can spare your life!"

Yang Chan gave a cold smile.

"A goldfish from the lotus pond of Guanyin's temple in the South China Sea became a spirit. It descended to the mortal world as a demon and thought it represented Buddhism. I am Yang Chan, the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua. My second brother is the Erlang Shen Zhenjun of the Heavenly Court. My uncle is the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Three Realms."

And you are nothing but a delusional, cruel monster who harms living beings. Even if you only have Guanyin of the South Sea behind you, the entire Buddhist community will die today!

Yang Chan stopped talking nonsense and unleashed a torrent of maternal energy from her lotus lantern, illuminating the entire Tongtian River. King Linggan was instantly terrified as he watched the maternal energy descend from the sky.

Unfortunately, he was just a Xuanxian, while Yang Chan was of a higher realm and possessed a primordial spiritual treasure like the Lotus Lantern. In just one exchange, Linggan Dawang was pierced through by countless primordial energies, imprisoned in the void, and blood dripped down his body drop by drop. Yang Chan showed no intention of letting him go.

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In the water palace, Zhong Bai relentlessly fought and killed the shrimp soldiers and crab generals that surged in like a tide. The Linggan King of the Tongtian River had been managing this place for hundreds of years, and the number of shrimp soldiers and crab generals he had cultivated was more than ten thousand.

Even the best among them have already crossed the threshold of becoming a human immortal. It was only through the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts that Zhong Bai was able to hold his own and fight with overwhelming force.

As time passed, from Yang Chan's perspective, the Tongtian River appeared as pools of bright red blood, staining it crimson.

The King of Inspiration naturally noticed this scene as well, but unfortunately, he was in dire straits himself.

One stick of incense, two sticks of incense...

A full hour later, Zhong Bai emerged from the water, his entire body radiating murderous intent.

Standing on the water, a chilling aura swept over him, while Zhong Bai's gaze remained icy as he looked at the Great King of Inspiration, who was imprisoned in the void by Yang Chanbao's Lotus Lantern.

"Forcing the people to sacrifice young boys and girls every year, you are truly audacious! I, Zhong Bai, will slay you on the spot today to appease the spirits of the dead!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhong Bai clenched his fist and slammed it down on Linggan Dawang's back. Linggan Dawang, whose demonic power had already been depleted, felt a sharp pain and then his aura quickly weakened.

After the punch, Zhong Bai didn't rest either, his terrifying Samadhi Fire relentlessly scorching the Great King of Inspiration.

The demonic body of a Xuanxian realm cultivator is unlike those shrimp soldiers and crab generals of the Human Immortal or Yuanshen realms. The Samadhi True Fire burns very slowly, but it is precisely because of this slowness that the Great King Linggan experiences the pain of having his flesh cut off bit by bit.

"what!

"Damn it, if you want to kill me, you've offended the Bodhisattva! Release me now, release me..."

The struggles of the King of Inspiration grew quieter and quieter, as did his angry curses.

Yang Chan saw all of this. She had to admit that although Zhong Bai was usually dissolute, he was really ruthless when it came to demons and evil spirits!
Time passed little by little, and soon the King of Inspiration was turned into ashes and vanished into the void by Zhong Bai.

Zhong Bai and Yang Chan exchanged a smile, neither of them truly fearing Guanyin behind the Great King of Inspiration.

Zhong Bai wasn't afraid because he felt that the Great King Linggan deserved to die, and that Guanyin wouldn't openly get involved with a wicked fish demon.

Secondly, since Guanyin considers herself half a Heavenly Court person and has a legitimate reason for her actions, she also has to consider the consequences.

As for Yang Chan...

Needless to say, her brother is Erlang Shen and her uncle is the Jade Emperor.

In addition, Yang Chan was also a disciple of Nuwa, the goddess of the Nuwa Palace, and the Lotus Lantern was a gift from Nuwa.

She merely killed a fish demon that was harming humanity; how dare the Buddhist sect say such a thing? Yang Chan wouldn't object to embellishing the story and spreading it throughout the world! (End of Chapter)