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

Upon hearing this, Zen Master Baoxiang was startled.

His divine sense surged outwards like a tide, but was quietly blocked by the incredibly resilient water magic array.

"A formation?!"

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is cut off, making it difficult to use escape techniques.

Even the Buddhist treasure he kept in his sleeve, meant for concealment and escape, was now difficult to use.

Zen Master Baoxiang never expected that this dragon demon not only possessed unfathomable cultivation but also had such profound attainments in formations.

They were able to set up the restrictive array silently, without him even noticing!

After the initial shock, his anger intensified, churning within him a mixture of shame and resentment at being fooled.

"What a treacherous demon!" Zen Master Baoxiang thought bitterly.

Just now, when he was discussing the Dao with me, he was secretly setting up this profound formation by taking advantage of the exchange of words and the interaction of their energy!

Such deep cunning, such high level of skill in formations!

He had cultivated for hundreds of years and had seen countless demons, but he never expected that this dragon demon was not only incredibly powerful, but also so meticulous and ruthless!

However, this shock, anger, and shame lasted only a moment.

"A single thought of anger opens a million doors of obstacles."

Master Baoxiang was, after all, a highly accomplished monk. He immediately began to chant Buddhist mantras and silently recite the Heart Sutra to dispel the anger in his heart and forcibly suppress his distracting thoughts.

He silently practiced the Buddhist method of contemplation, and his mind became calm and serene.

Although the Azure-maned Subduing Demon Vajra is no longer as fierce as it once was, its foundation as a Nascent Soul Great Demon Lord remains.

His immense demonic power, tempered by Buddhist teachings, transformed into demon-subduing supernatural abilities, forging a Vajra body that is unparalleled in its ferocity and whose combat prowess surpasses even that of the past!

In addition, there were four disciples accompanying him. Although they were only at the Foundation Establishment stage, they had been practicing the Four Symbols Subduing Magic Array since childhood and were proficient in Buddhist combined attack techniques.

With the four of them working together, even an ordinary Golden Core cultivator would find it difficult to shake them, and they could only make a small contribution.

This is a perfect opportunity to completely subdue this cunning dragon demon and refine it with Buddhist teachings. Not only can we obtain spiritual fire, but we can also add a guardian dragon with infinite potential to Buddhism!

Perhaps this can help this old monk to soon understand the stages of "spiritual cultivation" and attain enlightenment!

Thinking of this.

Master Baoxiang was greatly calmed down. He began to turn the prayer beads in his hand more quickly, and the look of compassion on his face disappeared, replaced by the fierce and wrathful aura of Vajra.

I was so startled by the formation that I almost succumbed to cowardice.

The Buddha's teachings are boundless; why should we fear the cunning schemes of a mere dragon demon?

He clasped his hands together, and the Buddhist light around him became even more dazzling, like a golden sun rising in the formation.

Its voice was majestic, carrying a resolute will to subdue demons and monsters, resounding throughout this imprisoned world:

"Amitabha! Excellent! Excellent!"

By setting up this evil formation, you have cut off your own path to survival, recklessly stirring up the fire of ignorance, which only reveals the deep-rooted evil nature of your mind and your stubborn delusion!

Little did we know that afflictions are enlightenment; though this formation is solid, it is also a mandala for us to understand cause and effect.

Since words cannot change one's ways, they must not be spoken.

Today, this old monk can only perform the wrathful act of Vajra, using my supernatural powers to help you sever your endless attachments and attain true enlightenment.

Zen Master Baoxiang felt a chill in his heart.

Since you have trapped yourself in a desperate situation, don't blame me for taking drastic measures today to shatter your dragon scales, grind away your ferocity, and then use the supreme Buddhist Dharma to completely convert you into Buddhism and forever guard your temple!

The Zen master had not finished speaking.

The four monks moved simultaneously, each holding a ritual implement, and chanting aloud began.

Streaks of golden light intertwined like chains, instantly forming a demon-subduing Buddhist array. Their auras were connected, and their power increased dramatically.

Chen Jiao remained expressionless, and with a flick of his black sleeve,

A dark, pigeon-egg-sized spiritual pearl quietly appeared in his palm. The pearl was deep and mysterious, as if a vast expanse of water flowed and swirled within it.

It is the [Mysterious Dark Water Spirit Pearl].

As soon as this bead appeared, the air around it, which was imprisoned by the array, suddenly sank, as if an immense pressure had been added out of nowhere, and even the light distorted slightly inward.

Chen Jiao lightly tapped the precious pearl and uttered a low shout:

"When the dark waters descend, the land of marshes will be ravaged!"

The spirit pearl silently disappeared into the void beneath its feet, instantly merging with the sealing array that had been set up earlier.

"Buzz!"

A deep, resonant sound came from the depths of the earth, not outwardly apparent, yet clearly echoing in the hearts of everyone within the formation.

A chilling and heavy aura swept over them.

In an instant, the scene inside the formation changed drastically.

The ground beneath my feet was empty, rippling with light, as if I were walking on a deep pool.

Layers of black water rippled on the walls of the Water Element Array, as if transforming from the ethereal into reality.

The yang energy that was originally filled with Buddha's light quickly dissipated, and was replaced by a black water energy that was as thick as ink and as heavy as lead.

Most Buddhist supernatural powers are extremely yang and strong, so their power will inevitably be greatly reduced in such a cold and heavy environment.

Chen Jiao stood at the eye of the formation, his black robes seemingly blending into the increasingly dense water element, as if he were one with the entire formation.

With a slight thought, he used the power of the Xuanming Heavy Water Spirit Pearl to subtly alter the spiritual atmosphere within the formation.

In an instant.

The spiritual atmosphere within the sealing array was refreshed, transforming into the [Mysterious Netherworld Swamp Kingdom]!

Zen Master Baoxiang's expression changed slightly. He clearly sensed that the spiritual atmosphere of the surrounding world had been artificially reversed!

The yang energy that originally helped the Buddha's power has been completely destroyed, and the omnipresent pressure of the water element is constantly eroding his protective Buddha light.

The Vajra with the Azure Mane roared, and its body surged with Buddhist light, attempting to dispel the moisture.

It was like a boulder thrown into the sea, only creating a few ripples, while the heavy water pressure remained ever-present.

The four mages who were forming the array suddenly became disoriented, and their formation slightly broke apart. In this Xuanming Marshland, they felt as if they were carrying mountains on their backs, and even breathing became difficult.

In contrast, Chen Jiao...

The figure in black robes was surrounded by the aura of black water, like a fish in water or a dragon hiding in the river. His aura merged with the entire marshland, becoming increasingly profound and unfathomable.

"What a monster! It can even manipulate the spiritual atmosphere!"

Zen Master Baoxiang frowned slightly, secretly alarmed, realizing that he had fallen into the opponent's territory.

But his cultivation was profound, and he quickly calmed his mind, uttering true words that pierced through the layers of black water curtains like the sudden sound of a golden bell:

"Amitabha! Disciples, form the Four Symbols Subduing Magic Array!"

"Guardian of the Azure Mane, follow this old monk to break through this evil realm!"

The Azure-Maned Subduing Demon Vajra stepped forward, gripping the Subduing Demon Vajra Pestle tightly with both hands. He paused slightly, producing a muffled, loud sound.

The runes on the pestle lit up one after another, radiating a dazzling golden Buddhist light.

Its massive body leaned slightly forward, its chest heaving, and a deep, thunderous sound of power gathering emanated from its throat. Its robes fluttered wildly without wind, revealing its muscular, bronze arms.

"Aww!"

The Azure Mane Vajra suddenly opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar!

It seemed as if countless phantom images of Vajra warriors appeared and disappeared in the Buddha's light, roaring in unison.

This is the renowned Lion's Roar supernatural power of Buddhism, which perfectly matches his lion king nature and amplifies its power.

Amidst the torrent of golden sound waves, the faint phantom of a majestic and wrathful Vajra lion's head could be seen.

The lion's mane was like flames, its eyes were wide open in anger, and it was roaring towards the sky.

Countless intricate Buddhist swastika seals, imbued with the earth-shattering power of Buddhism to subdue demons, transformed into visible golden ripples that surged toward Chen Jiao.

Wherever it passed, the dark waters trembled violently, as if it were about to be torn apart by this extremely yang and powerful Buddhist roar.

The black water vapor churned endlessly, and countless tiny ice crystals were pulverized by the sound waves.

Ordinary demon cultivators would likely be instantly annihilated or have their minds stolen by this lion's roar, forced to kneel and submit.

This once unruly lion king, who roamed the mountains and fields, was converted by Buddhism and became a Buddhist monk, thus tempering his ferocity. However, he became increasingly compatible with the Buddhist supernatural powers of subduing demons.

When Ruyi Zhenren regained consciousness, he was only swept by the aftershocks and felt his ears ringing and his soul swaying.

The golden core within his body trembled wildly, nearly causing him to lose his balance.

He hurriedly activated his magic power to protect his body, but still felt his blood and qi churning, and secretly exclaimed how powerful it was.

This converted demon lord with the grey mane possessed even more terrifying supernatural powers than rumored.

The lion's roar did not arrive.

That overwhelming suppressive power, specifically designed to subdue demons and evil spirits, enveloped Chen Jiao, causing his black robes to flutter slightly backward.