Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

The demonic wind that the Bull Demon King transformed into vanished into the sky.

Chen Jiao and Ruyi Zhenren were about to continue their journey on a cloud to their secluded cultivation cave.

The clouds had just risen and were not far away; the surrounding mountains remained shrouded in mist, and the flowing clouds created a peaceful scene.

Chen Jiao slightly fluttered his black robes, and his previously calm gaze suddenly sharpened, like ice reflected in a cold pool.

He suddenly looked up and gazed at a seemingly empty cloud of mist in front of him.

Almost at the same instant.

A huge lion's paw, its entire body seemingly cast in gold and bronze, with sharp, hook-like claws, was wrapped in rays of brilliant Buddhist light and the aura of subduing demons.

A faint scent of sandalwood permeated the air, causing the surrounding clouds to stagnate and the wind to cease.

In an instant, it tore through the clouds and descended upon the two of them!

Before the claw wind even arrived, a fierce and murderous aura enveloped the surrounding area, causing people to tremble and their magical power to stagnate.

Ruyi Zhenren's cultivation was much inferior, and he felt a heaviness all over his body, as if he were being suppressed by an invisible mountain, and the flow of demonic power in his body suddenly became sluggish.

The [Fire-Gathering Cauldron] in his sleeve buzzed, and the stone fire that had just calmed down inside the cauldron began to stir again!

His face paled as he looked up and saw the giant claw radiating brilliant Buddhist light: "This is... a Buddhist supernatural power!"

This sneak attack came too suddenly, and the power of this Buddhist supernatural power is astonishing, far beyond what ordinary demons and monsters can compare to!

"snort."

Chen Jiao let out a cold snort.

The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to contain some strange rhythm, instantly spreading a suffocating pressure.

In the blink of an eye.

Chen Jiao stood still, his body motionless, and calmly raised his right fist to meet the overwhelming Buddha-light lion claw with a punch.

There was no dazzling light on the fist.

Only countless fine, spiderweb-like, crimson lightning bolts quietly appeared, coiling around his arm and emitting low, suppressed crackling sounds.

"Snap!"

The fists and claws clashed, but there was no earth-shattering explosion; instead, there was a clear, crisp sound like glass shattering.

The seemingly indestructible Buddha-light lion claw shattered inch by inch the moment it came into contact with the crimson thunder fist, just like glass hitting divine iron!

Golden Buddhist light and crimson lightning intertwined and dissipated, transforming into a sky full of flowing light that illuminated half the sky with flickering light.

That powerful demon-suppressing aura was also forcefully blasted apart by the deep and fierce crimson demon lightning!

The residual force of the punch continued, causing the void to distort slightly.

With a single blow, Chen Jiao shattered the claw, his eyes growing even colder.

He didn't stop. He raised his left arm and, with his fingers slightly spread, grabbed at the empty space in front of him!

"Aww!"

A deep, majestic roar, as if from an ancient dragon, suddenly rang out!

Chen Jiao's outstretched hand was instantly enveloped by thick, inky demonic energy, transforming into a ferocious, enormous, pitch-black dragon claw.

With its gleaming scales and gleaming fingertips, carrying a ferocious aura capable of tearing apart the heavens and seas, it ripped fiercely into the depths of the clouds from where the lion's claws originated!

Wherever the dragon's claws passed, the air emitted a piercing tearing sound, and the trees and forests below fell over!

Behind that cloud, clearly not expecting his counterattack to be so swift and fierce, a burst of even more dazzling golden Buddhist light erupted in haste to try to defend itself.

The pitch-black dragon claws and the dazzling Buddhist light collided fiercely!

"Boom!"

This time, however, a dull, thunderous roar erupted!

The golden light flickered violently, and the precious aura emanated from it.

Golden light and black energy intertwined and eroded each other wildly, bursting forth with intense light that was difficult to look at directly.

It illuminated the sky with a bright light, then quickly dimmed again.

A blurry, burly golden figure could be vaguely seen staggering backward after being struck by the dragon's claw.

The Buddha's protective aura flickered unpredictably, indicating that the person had suffered a significant loss.

Chen Jiao's attack had not achieved the expected effect. His gaze, deep and unfathomable, fell upon the spot where the Buddhist light had dissipated. His black robes fluttered in the turbulent air currents as he coldly said:

"A cowardly schemer, is this all the tricks he can use for a sneak attack?"

Master Ruyi finally caught his breath, his heart filled with turmoil.

Only then did he truly realize just how unfathomable the strength of this seemingly calm Fellow Daoist Xuan Ling truly was.

The exchange just now, though only two moves, fully demonstrated his thunderous methods!

Behind the clouds that Chen Jiao had swept away with his claw, the scene gradually became clear.

Several figures slowly emerged.

His body was enveloped in a gentle yet resilient Buddhist light, which was precisely what he had used to conceal his aura.

The two leading figures possessed extraordinary bearing.

The one on the left is a guardian deity.

He was exceptionally tall and strong, wearing a golden-red kasaya, with bulging muscles in his arms, bronze skin, a rugged face, and eyes that shone brightly when they opened and closed.

What is most striking is its flowing, dark gold mane, each hair standing upright like a steel needle, emitting a faint golden light, clearly indicating that it is an extraordinary creature.

At this moment, he held a heavy vajra pestle in his hand, standing silently and solemnly, exuding an incomparably fierce aura of demon-slaying.

On the right is an old monk with a withered face, wearing a moon-white robe, holding a string of prayer beads, each bead seemingly containing flowing Sanskrit characters.

He was Zen Master Baoxiang.

His aura was profound, his appearance solemn and dignified. His gaze swept over Chen Jiao and the other two, finally settling on Ruyi Zhenren.

Behind these two were three or four monks carrying Buddhist knives and ritual implements.

With bulging temples and sharp eyes, they were clearly Buddhist monks skilled in combat.

Ruyi Zhenren's gaze was fixed on the burly Vajra on his left, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"Azure-maned Demon Lord? How could you... When did you become a Buddhist monk?"

This Azure Mane Demon Lord is actually a lion demon who has attained enlightenment for many years.

He was once a powerful and infamous demon lord in Xiniu Hezhou, with unfathomable cultivation.

When Ruyi Zhenren traveled in his early years, he had seen his imposing presence and domineering aura over all the demons from afar, which left a deep impression on him.

Now, when we meet again, this once powerful and unruly demon lord is wearing a kasaya, holding Buddhist treasures, and all his overwhelming demonic aura has been transformed into the aura of subduing demons, becoming this Vajra of Buddhism.

How could this not startle Master Ruyi!

Upon hearing this, Zen Master Baoxiang held his prayer beads and chanted a Buddhist mantra:

"Amitabha. The Venerable Cangzong committed many sins in the past, but fortunately he was enlightened by the Buddha, realized his mistake, and took refuge in the Three Jewels. He was given the title 'Subduer of Demons,' which is a great merit and a great blessing."

The Azure-Maned Subduing Demon Vajra remained expressionless, as if the exclamation had not reached his ears.

Chen Jiao stood still, his black robes appearing even more profound under the abundant Buddhist light.

His gaze swept calmly over the suddenly appearing Buddhist group, lingering for a moment on the Vajra Subduing Demon with a cold glint in the depths of his eyes.

It turns out that the source of that Buddha-light lion claw attack and the aura that was secretly following them was here.

It seems that the other party only showed up because he felt he had an opportunity after the Bull Demon King left.

Zen Master Baoxiang stepped forward, nodded slightly to True Man Ruyi, and said in a gentle yet undeniably authoritative voice:

"Benefactor Ruyi, Fellow Daoist Cangzong has realized his true nature, abandoned darkness and turned to light, and attained the Vajra fruition. This is truly a great virtue."

"The object in your hand carries a heavy aura of malevolence, which is likely an ominous sign. It would be better to entrust it to this old monk so that I may use the supreme Buddhist teachings to neutralize it, thus sparing you from future suffering from its backlash."

His words were compassionate, but his gaze seemed to sweep over Chen Jiao, who was standing to the side.

Clearly, Chen Jiao's effortless destruction of the Vajra Buddha's claws and the sweeping dragon claws had already made Zen Master Baoxiang wary.

At this moment, the words spoken are more of a test and an attempt to exert pressure.

Although the Vajra Subduer of Demons beside him did not speak, the vajra in his hand paused slightly.

A heavy pressure spread out, and those eyes, still retaining a wildness, were fixed on Chen Jiao.

The mages behind them also stepped forward at the same time, subtly forming a formation.

The mountain breeze seemed to freeze.

The sneak attack just now failed, and now the true intentions are revealed.

Beneath the Buddha's light, a deadly intent lurked.

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