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Chapter 126 Subduing Sha Wujing and Establishing a New Temple

Without another word, Huian Xingzhe leaped onto the riverbank and, facing the surface of the Liusha River, shouted loudly, "You wicked wretch in the river, heed my decree!"

"You were originally a general under the Lingxiao Prince, but you were banished to the mortal realm for accidentally breaking a glass goblet at the Peach Banquet. Here you are forced to eat people, committing grave sins!"

"Now, Guanyin Bodhisattva, with great compassion, will show you a bright path."

"I will take refuge with Tang Sanzang, protect him on his journey to the West to obtain the Buddhist scriptures, and after achieving my goal, attain enlightenment!"

"Hurry up and get ashore to thank your master!"

The sound rolled on, reaching the bottom of the river.

The monster heard everything clearly from underwater, and felt a mixture of surprise, joy, shame, and regret.

He quickly emerged from the water and knelt down on the bank.

They kowtowed repeatedly to Tang Sanzang, not daring to show the slightest ferocity.

"This disciple wishes to take refuge in Buddhism! I will protect my master on his journey to the West to obtain the scriptures! I would gladly die for him!"

Tang Sanzang was overjoyed to see that he sincerely repented and quickly helped him up.

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Master, since he is now our junior brother, let's give him a Dharma name."

Tang Sanzang nodded and said gently, "Since you have entered my Buddhist sect and are willing to understand Bodhi and sincerely turn to good, I will bestow upon you the Dharma name Sha Wujing."

The demon kowtowed in gratitude, saying, "This disciple thanks Master for bestowing upon me this name!"

Pigsy chuckled and said, "That's great! Now I have junior brothers too! Eldest brother Sun Wukong, second brother Pigsy, third brother Sandy—it's finally lively around Master!"

Seeing that things had gone smoothly, Huian Xingzhe smiled slightly and said to everyone, "Tang Sanzang and his disciples, take care on your journey. I will now return to the South Sea to report back to the Bodhisattva."

Having said that, the auspicious clouds stirred, and Huian Xingzhe transformed into golden light and disappeared into the horizon.

Sha Wujing stood up, took off the necklace with nine skulls around his neck, and took out the gourd given to him by Guanyin.

According to the Bodhisattva's instructions, arrange the skull and gourd together and blow a breath of Dharma energy.

In an instant, the gourd and the skull transformed into an incredibly stable magic boat, floating steadily on the surface of the Flowing Sand River, neither sinking nor rocking.

"Master, please board the Dharma boat, your disciple will ferry you across the river."

Tang Sanzang and his disciples were overjoyed and boarded the Dharma boat one by one.

Sha Wujing rowed the boat, and the Dharma boat floated on the Weak Water as if on flat ground, remaining completely still despite the rolling waves.

Before long, they crossed the Eight Hundred Sands and arrived at the west bank.

After landing, the Dharma boat transformed into a golden light and vanished without a trace.

From then on, Tang Sanzang and his disciples, along with the White Dragon Horse, were complete, possessing all five elements, and the master and disciples were all in order.

Sun Wukong led the way, Zhu Bajie carried the load and led the horse, Sha Wujing protected his master closely, and the white dragon horse carried the scriptures and luggage.

The group of five, facing the west wind, embarked on their long journey westward.

The road ahead was still fraught with countless demons and tribulations, but the four disciples were of one mind and unwavering in their Buddhist faith, and were no longer afraid.

From this point on, the righteous path of the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures was truly on the right track.

In the land of Dongsheng, at the place of Xu Xian.

The Lotus Lantern suddenly shone brightly, and a warm and holy golden light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire poisonous Wanling Mountain like a dome.

As a primordial treasure of chaos, the Lotus Lantern possesses almost limitless power.

Although it is a magic weapon specializing in defense, it is naturally no match for a mere golden toad.

Wherever the golden light of the Lotus Lantern passed, all the turbid air in the world was dispelled, and even the air became sweet and refreshing.

The pitch-black, bone-chilling Nine Netherworld Soul-Eating Mist, upon touching this gentle yet domineering golden light, was like ice and snow meeting a raging fire.

It instantly emitted a sizzling sound, turning into wisps of black smoke that all merged into the Lotus Lantern.

Not even a trace of fishy stench remained.

The yellow-haired weasel spirit had been infected by poisonous miasma, and dark purple spots had appeared on its shoulders, causing it excruciating pain.

Bathed in golden light, I felt a warm current flowing through my meridians, and the spots faded away at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The sluggish yellow wind around him gathered again, his spirits were greatly invigorated, and even his breathing became incredibly smooth.

He looked up at the clouds, his eyes filled with awe and gratitude, and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for your protection, Master!"

Above the clouds, Xu Xian sat upright on the Jade Terrace amidst golden clouds, his plain white Taoist robe fluttering slightly in the breeze, his face gentle yet exuding an undeniable majesty.

With a calm expression, he lightly flicked his fingertips, and the golden light of the Lotus Lantern blazed even brighter.

Like a tide, the red-eyed golden toad demon slowly pressed down on the mountainside.

Wherever the golden light passed, the poisonous spots on the rocks faded, and withered plants sprouted new buds.

Even the muddy ground beneath our feet is gradually coming to life.

Upon seeing this, the red-eyed golden toad demon was so frightened that his soul almost left his body, and he trembled all over.

The poisonous miasma it relied on for survival and which roamed the area was utterly powerless against this golden light.

The Golden Poison Liquid around his body began to evaporate, and his skin felt a burning pain, as if it were about to be melted by the golden light.

It refused to admit defeat, howling fiercely, its bloodshot eyes filled with crimson blood.

Its enormous body swelled violently, burning away its millennia of cultivation, and spewed out a jet of black poison as thick as a bucket.

The poison pillar contained countless tiny poison needles, emitting a suffocating stench that shot straight into the sky.

He attempted to break free from the shackles of the golden light and fight Xu Xian to the death.

"Stubborn and obstinate, refusing to understand."

Xu Xian spoke calmly, raised his hand and summoned the Hunyuan Taiyi Sword, which had been hidden in the void, to appear suddenly.

The sword shimmered with a chaotic, clear light, and its resounding clang echoed through the mountains like a dragon's roar, transforming into a streak of light.

With a whooshing sound, it pierced straight into that dark, poisonous pillar.

"clang--!"

A deafening clang of metal rang out.

The sword light collided violently with the poison pillar, which was instantly shattered and turned into a sky full of black mist, which was completely swallowed up by the golden light of the Lotus Lantern.

There was not even a sliver of room for resistance.

The Hunyuan Taiyi Sword, still brimming with power, struck the Golden Toad Demon's head directly.

The sharp blade pressed against its skin, its chill penetrating to the bone.

It didn't dare to move at all; its massive body froze instantly, and even its breathing became cautious.

The golden toad demon trembled all over, its originally arrogant and ferocious aura completely gone.

Its massive body slowly curled up, its crimson eyes filled with fear and despair, tears streaming down its cheeks, mingling with the poison seeping from its body, making it look utterly wretched.

It looked up at Xu Xian, who stood atop the clouds, exuding an aura of transcendence, as if he were the embodiment of the Dao.

She then glanced at the yellow-haired weasel spirit beside her, who had already returned to normal and was breathing steadily.

He finally realized that he had encountered a truly supreme being, and that if he continued to resist, he would only face death, without even the chance of reincarnation.

"Great Immortal, spare me! I beg you, Great Immortal, spare me!"

The golden toad demon immediately prostrated itself on the ground, its massive body crashing heavily against the rocks, blood streaming from its forehead, its voice trembling uncontrollably.

"This disciple knows his mistake! This disciple truly knows his mistake!"

"This disciple should not have acted foolishly and harmed living beings."

"The sacred spring should not be polluted, the villagers at the foot of the mountain should not be slaughtered, and the local earth gods and mountain spirits should not be killed!"

"I beg the Great Immortal to grant me a way out. I am willing to repent and reform, protect the land and its people, atone for my sins, and never dare to do evil again."

As it kowtowed, it recalled the scenes of its massacre of the people, its heart filled with remorse.

Tears mixed with blood, soaking the ground beneath them.

The murderous aura around him gradually dissipated, replaced by deep guilt and fear.

But deep in its eyes, a trace of resentment still lingered.

A thousand years of cultivation is no easy feat, how could it give up so easily? But at this moment, it was intimidated by Xu Xian's aura and dared not show the slightest sign of its power.

Xu Xian descended slowly, stepping on the golden clouds of the Jade Terrace, and landed in front of the Golden Toad Demon.

The Lotus Lantern hung overhead, its soft golden light dispelling the last trace of miasma in the mountains.

Even the dark purple grass and trees underfoot gradually regained their lush green vitality.

A gentle breeze carries the fresh scent of grass and trees.

He looked down at the golden toad demon, who was lying prostrate on the ground in a sorry state. His voice was calm but carried immense power, each word clear and resounding through the mountains: "Your sins are heinous. Hundreds of lives in the villages below the mountain have perished at your hands."

"You killed and devoured the land gods and mountain spirits, and you polluted the spirit eyes and springs with poison."

The earth's energy was disrupted, turning this mountain into a malevolent and desolate place, causing countless lives to be displaced and perish.

Such heinous crimes cannot be absolved by a mere "acknowledgment of wrongdoing," nor does it qualify one to speak of atonement through meritorious service.

The golden toad demon trembled, looked up at Xu Xian with despair in his eyes, and cried out, "Great Immortal! This disciple truly knows his mistake! I beg you, Great Immortal, have mercy and give this disciple another chance! This disciple is willing to pay any price!"

"Chance?"

Xu Xian's lips were slightly cold, and there was not a trace of pity in his eyes. "Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and suppress you under this mountain, so that you may never rise again, to comfort your departed soul and to uphold the justice of Heaven."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xian raised his hand, and a chaotic, clear light condensed at his fingertips.

The golden light of the Lotus Lantern instantly receded, transforming into a thick golden chain that wrapped around the Golden Toad Demon's body, tightly binding its cultivation.

This rendered it unable to muster even a fraction of its magical power, making even struggling difficult.

The golden toad demon was terrified, struggling wildly and roaring, "No! Great Immortal! Don't suppress me! I'm not reconciled! I've cultivated for a thousand years, how can I be suppressed like this!"

It twisted and turned desperately, trying to break free from the chains of light.

He even burned his remaining cultivation again, attempting to break through the shackles.

But faced with Xu Xian's absolute power, all resistance seemed pale and powerless.

The golden chains tightened more and more, causing it excruciating pain all over its body, and even its inner core began to stir restlessly, on the verge of shattering at any moment.

Xu Xian remained expressionless and waved his hand.

The Hunyuan Taiyi Sword soared into the air, its blade transforming into a streak of light that pierced straight into the heart of the poisonous Wanling Mountain.

Suddenly, the entire mountain trembled violently, and a series of rumbling sounds came from the earth's core.

A huge stone pit slowly emerged, filled with dense Dao patterns.

Those were sealing runes carved by Xu Xian with his own Daoist essence, capable of suppressing all things and locking away demons and evil spirits, never to be loosened.

"Drag him away," Xu Xian said calmly, his tone completely indifferent.

The yellow-haired weasel spirit hurriedly stepped forward.

He activated his Samadhi Divine Wind technique and carefully pushed the golden toad demon, which was bound by light chains, toward the stone pit.

The golden toad demon continued to roar and struggle madly, its eyes filled with resentment and despair.

However, its magical power was sealed, leaving it with no strength to resist, and it could only be pushed little by little into the stone pit.

"Xu Xian! I am not reconciled! If I have an afterlife, I will tear you to pieces! I will make the people of this land pay for their blood debt!" The golden toad demon's roar was extremely mournful, echoing through the mountains, but it could no longer stir up the slightest ripple.

The yellow-haired weasel spirit pushed the golden toad demon into the stone pit, then turned and bowed to Xu Xian: "Master, your disciple has pushed the demon into the sealed place."

Xu Xian nodded slightly and gestured with his hand.

The Hunyuan Taiyi Sword flew out from the earth's core, its blade shimmering with clear light, and landed in his hand.

He flicked his fingertips, and streams of chaotic Dao patterns flew into the stone pit, merging with the sealing runes he had previously carved.

A thick stone gate gradually emerged above the stone pit.

Above the stone gate are engraved seven large characters: "Evil spirits are suppressed and will never be able to escape."

The characters were ancient and simple, carrying a powerful Daoist aura, firmly locking the stone pit and completely trapping the golden toad demon inside.

After doing all this, Xu Xian raised his hand and waved it, and the Lotus Lantern once again released a soft golden light.

Golden light enveloped the entire stone pit, reinforcing the seal and ensuring that the golden toad demon could not break free no matter what.

Even if it cultivates to a high level, it can only slowly erode its cultivation within the seal until its soul is scattered and it is never to be reborn.

Xu Xian, of course, would not show any mercy to such evil spirits.

However, instead of killing him with a single sword strike, he suppressed him for eternity.

According to Xu Xian's deduction, suppression and killing might affect the speed at which he achieves his grand ambition.

Xu Xian had already killed a giant python at Black Wind Mountain, and his choice to suppress the golden toad this time was actually a comparison of the attitudes of Heaven and Earth.

"Suppress them, then build a temple."

At this time, the poisonous miasma in the mountains had completely dissipated.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the mountains.

Although the spring water is still somewhat murky, it no longer has the poisonous aura it once possessed.

The vegetation by the spring is growing ever greener, and birdsong fills the air. The once ominous and desolate place is gradually regaining its natural beauty.

Following Xu Xian's instructions, the yellow-haired weasel spirit used its cultivation to help purify the remaining toxins in the spring.

A series of yellow winds swept across the surface of the spring, accelerating the flow of the water and allowing the toxins to dissipate more quickly.

Xu Xian raised his eyes and looked down the mountain, his divine sense sweeping across the area.

In the distance, in a village, the surviving villagers, having learned that the demonic threat had been eliminated and the evil demon suppressed, emerged from their hiding places.

Some villagers carried their own homegrown grains and wild fruits as they walked step by step into the mountains.

They wanted to thank this supreme immortal who saved them from dire straits.

Some people burned incense and prayed in the mountains, asking the immortals for protection and for peace in the area, so that they would no longer be bothered by evil spirits.

Xu Xian accepted the greeting calmly, then raised his hand and waved.

The earth and rocks on the mountaintop surged and quickly coalesced into a magnificent temple.

Xu Xian pointed at the golden-haired weasel spirit and said to the mortals, "This is my disciple, who can protect the land and keep the people safe."

The golden ferret spirit naturally knew what to do.

He stepped forward, standing before the assembled mortals, and simultaneously activated the Samadhi Divine Wind.

In an instant, countless golden energies rose up, making the golden-haired sable spirit appear like a true god from heaven.

Upon seeing this, ordinary people naturally kowtowed repeatedly.

Xu Xian then waved his sleeve and led the yellow-haired weasel spirit into the temple on the mountaintop.

"I will impart to you a few supernatural powers. You will protect the land and its people here, accumulate merit, and your future will naturally be fulfilled."

The yellow-haired weasel spirit immediately knelt down and said, "Yes!"

After all this was done, a strange phenomenon indeed appeared in the heavens and earth.

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