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

The other end.

The black water surged, and the Buddha's light dimmed.

Four Buddhist monks each took a position on one side, forming the [Four-Phase Subduing Magic Array].

The monk's knife burns with blue flames, the monk's staff emits red light, the alms bowl spits out white water, and the precious banner reveals a mysterious seal.

Meanwhile, the Ruyi Zhenren held a pair of golden Ruyi hooks that shimmered with light, their shadows flashing like lightning, forcing the four men into a retreat.

These four Dharma Masters are all Buddhist practitioners who have diligently cultivated the path of accumulation and achieved mastery of the Four Pillars of Mindfulness. They have reached the state of "observing the Dharma as selfless," which is comparable to the completion of the Foundation Establishment stage.

In battle, they are particularly adept at resisting external demonic attacks and maintaining a clear mind.

Moreover, the four were skilled in combined attacks, and this Buddhist formation was also mysterious, allowing their energy to be linked, combining offense and defense. As the formation rotated, the Buddhist light was inexhaustible, making it difficult for ordinary Golden Core cultivators to break through quickly.

Unfortunately, he was currently in the spiritual realm of the Xuanming Marshland, where the black water energy was everywhere and the cold water was constantly eroding his meridians.

This constantly evokes various physical sensations of cold, heaviness, and stagnation in their bodies, causing the thought of "feelings are suffering" to involuntarily arise, making it difficult for their minds to remain clear.

The four moved slowly, the Buddha's light was dim, the power of the formation was reduced to less than 50%, and their defense was stretched thin.

The double hooks in Ruyi Zhenren's hands are his meticulously crafted natal magic weapons.

At this moment, the hook technique unfolds, agile and cunning, sometimes like a golden snake emerging from its hole, striking directly at the vital point, sometimes like two dragons cutting through the water, sealing off all directions.

Although he was not known for his killing prowess, his Golden Core cultivation was solid, and he could wield his pair of golden hooks with great skill.

The four monks were sweating profusely, their faces ashen, barely managing to hold on; signs of defeat were already evident.

Just as Ruyi Zhenren spotted an opening, his left hand, wielding a golden hook like a poisonous dragon emerging from its lair, was about to severely injure the bowl-holding monk.

"Bang!"

A deep, muffled thud came from the center of the swamp.

Accompanied by the low growl of a dragon and the terrifying sound of some huge object crashing into the water!

The vast expanse of black water surged violently.

The powerful aftershocks, carrying a terrifying demonic energy, swept in like a storm.

Ruyi Zhenren felt a slight pause in the golden hook in his hand.

The four mages were so shocked by the sudden impact that their blood and qi surged, and they were thrown into disarray.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Master Ruyi changed his move, feinting with his left golden hook to deflect the parry from the monk's knife.

With his right hand, he drew a sharp arc with his golden hook, striking the monk's shoulder acupoint.

The golden hook swept across, tearing the monk's robe and leaving a trail of blood!

"puff!"

The Buddha's light shattered instantly.

The monk holding the alms bowl grunted and staggered backward, almost dropping the alms bowl from his hand, instantly revealing a major flaw in the formation!

Ruyi Zhenren did not pursue, but glanced at the center of the swamp out of the corner of his eye.

Just then, they saw the giant lion's head submerged in the black water, its mane disheveled.

The dragon was slowly retracting its claws, crimson lightning flickered, and its dark scales gleamed with a cold light under the reflection of the black water.

His crimson eyes lowered slightly as he surveyed the defeated enemy.

Even though he knew that Fellow Daoist Xuanling was incredibly powerful, True Person Ruyi still couldn't help but waver, and the attack of his double hooks slowed down.

That's a powerful demon lord!

Even though it has been converted by Buddhism and lost its former ferocity, its fundamental nature remains.

The Dharma body of Buddhism is renowned for its steadfastness and is known as indestructible!

The menacing aura emanating from Cang Zong after he revealed his true form sent chills down Ruyi Zhenren's spine even from this distance.

Despite unleashing their full power, they were utterly defeated in a single, decisive blow!

"Fellow Daoist Xuanling's supernatural powers are truly astounding..."

Ruyi Zhenren's heart was filled with turmoil as he gained a deeper understanding of Chen Jiao's strength.

The remaining three mages were also terrified by the sight in the distance, and the formation completely collapsed.

They had no will to fight anymore; they only frantically gathered together to protect their wounded comrades.

Master Ruyi focused his mind, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and his twin hooks shone brightly, pouring out like a storm!

…………

The giant lion's head was smashed deep into the Xuanming Heavy Water by the dragon's claws, and its demonic body was still twitching. Its ferocious aura had not dissipated, and it was still struggling to get up.

The black dragon coiled between the dark waters and the sky, letting out a low roar. Yang energy surged from its heart, and the dragon raised its claws, grasping at the air.

In an instant.

Crimson lightning, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, converged wildly, and thousands of electric snakes intertwined and condensed in the palm of his claw.

The blinding lightning illuminated the cold and majestic face of the Black Dragon, making it appear and disappear intermittently.

The lightning tore through the dark water curtain, turning the surrounding black water a crimson red. A deep and fierce aura spread out, temporarily suppressing the chilling cold of the Xuanming Heavy Water.

The lightning became increasingly condensed, eventually transforming into a thick, long lightning spear, its color like cinnabar stained with dark blood, resembling the Crimson Emperor's edict, radiating the might of fire.

It is the deadly divine power—the Crimson True Yang Thunder Spear!

On the water surface below.

The giant lion with the mane seemed to sense a fatal crisis, and its massive body struggled violently, emitting indistinct roars.

The remaining light of Buddha spilled out from the broken part of the lion's body, attempting a dying struggle.

"Aww!"

Once the Thunder Spear was completed, the Xuanjiao let out a magnificent roar that could split rocks and pierce the clouds, shaking the entire Xuanming Marsh Kingdom!

Its massive body suddenly slumped down, while its other giant claw remained firmly pinning down the lion's body.

The dragon's arms and claws were bulging with muscles, without any fancy moves. With the power to stir up the wind and clouds, it gripped the thunder spear and swung it down fiercely at the huge lion head struggling to rise in the water!

"Swoosh—Boom!"

A dull, strange sound was heard as something sharp pierced through metal and stone, tearing flesh apart!

The Crimson Demon Thunder Force clashed violently with the protective Buddhist light, producing a shrill sound, and then the Buddhist light shattered inch by inch!

The True Yang Thunder Spear plunged straight in, piercing through the skull without any resistance and embedding itself deep inside!

The giant lion's body stiffened abruptly, and all its struggles ceased instantly.

Followed by.

Crimson lightning burst forth wildly from its seven orifices and even from every pore of its body, illuminating its massive lion body from the inside out as if it were transparent!

A tremendous, thunderous power erupted within his skull.

The giant lion didn't even have time to let out a howl before its head shattered instantly in the lightning.

Its demonic soul, nascent soul, and even its solid body reshaped by Buddhist teachings were all reduced to ashes!

The overwhelming demonic energy and Buddhist light dissipated wildly, only to be completely annihilated by the following lightning!

A Nascent Soul demon king who had attained the Vajra Fruit of Buddhist Dharma Protection was thus annihilated, both in body and soul!

The crimson True Yang Thunder Spear was stuck diagonally in the water, humming on its own.

A ripple, interspersed with wisps of crimson lightning, spread rapidly across the water's surface.

Between water and sky.

For a moment, only the faint sound of the black water vapor flowing remained.

The Buddha light emanating from Master Baoxiang was like the revolving sun. He had just used the Immovable King Mudra to disperse several Xuanming Water Dragons into a sky full of black rain, and the moisture on his moon-white monk's robe had not yet dissipated.

Just then, the crimson lightning spear pierced the lion's skull, and the Buddha's light vanished.

"Amitabha."

A Buddhist chant escaped from Zen Master Baoxiang's lips, but it was several degrees lower and hoarse than usual.

It was less like chanting scriptures and more like a sigh of suppressed depression.

This Azure-Maned Subduing Demon Vajra was transformed by him through various means, supplemented by the Medicine Master's initiation secret technique.

By gradually diminishing its ferocity and guiding it to take refuge, it can become a guardian deity capable of suppressing the fortune of an entire temple.

This is truly the foundation upon which he, as the chief protector of Baoguang Temple, relied to awe the region!

Now, in this desolate place, he was killed by this dragon demon that appeared out of nowhere, like slaughtering pigs and dogs, with a single spear thrust, his body and soul annihilated!

Years of hard work have gone down the drain!