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

Black Wind stood atop Yunmang Mountain, dominating the sky.

Within the demonic clouds, a dark, phantom bear-like figure appeared and disappeared, its fur like halberds, its eyes like torches, exuding a powerful and majestic late-stage Foundation Establishment aura, and carrying an aura as steady as a mountain.

The Azure Scale Demon Lord narrowed his eyes and stared intently, his demonic aura rising and falling, his lungs throbbing with rage.

"Black Wind? This has nothing to do with you, get out of the way!"

The Azure Scale Demon Lord suppressed his anger and shouted sharply.

Black Wind picked at his ear and grinned:

"How could it be unrelated? Fellow Daoist Xuanling and I have discussed the Dao and shared our hearts; we are close friends."

He's at a crucial juncture in his breakthrough, how can he allow outsiders to disturb him? You should go back to where you came from.

"you!"

The Azure Scale Demon Lord was furious, and the bloodlust in his eyes intensified.

"Black Wind! Don't think I'm afraid of you! Today's matter is an internal affair of my Green Pool Ridge. What right do you, a mountain god from another mountain, have to interfere?!"

"Household chores?"

Black Wind's smile vanished, and his voice boomed like thunder:

"If I say you're qualified, then you're qualified!"

Qinglin, you've wasted so many years at the Foundation Establishment stage. Now, plagued by inner demons and acting madly, you are no longer worthy to be the lord of this ridge!

Your outburst here today is an insult to me.

"If you insist on forcing your way in, you must first ask permission from this black-tasseled spear in my hand!"

Before he finished speaking, a flash of dark light appeared in his hand, and the black-tasseled spear was already in his grasp. The spear was dark and the tassel was as black as ink, exuding a murderous aura, pointing directly at the Azure Scale Demon Lord.

A wild and violent surge of demonic power suddenly spread out, colliding violently with the sinister aura of the Azure Scale Demon Lord.

boom!

The terrifying auras of late-stage Foundation Establishment and perfect Foundation Establishment clashed in mid-air, stirring up howling winds that caused all the trees and forests below to fall.

The Azure Scale Demon Lord was shaken so badly that his blood and qi surged, and his face turned ugly. His gaze toward Black Wind was filled with shock, anger, and a hint of disbelief and fear.

He hadn't expected that this black bear spirit's cultivation was so solid and profound, not far from the perfect realm, and he was even more shocked that it would so resolutely protect that dragon demon Xuan Ling.

"Black Wind! Since you insist on blocking my path, then let me see just how much you're made of, you black rascal!"

Before he finished speaking, a streak of emerald sword light shot out from his sleeve.

The sword has an ancient and simple design, with a long and narrow blade like a poisoned fang, as if it were forged from the fang of some kind of demonic snake. As soon as it appears, a chilling aura spreads out.

Where the sword's edge swept, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be corroded, emitting a faint hissing sound.

It was the Blackwater Poison Fang Sword, the natal demon weapon of the Azure Scale Demon Lord, which he had cultivated with his very life.

The sword light was like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, cunning and ruthless, piercing straight for Black Wind's vital point, so fast that it left only a blue afterimage.

Black Wind's expression was solemn, but he showed no fear whatsoever.

He knew that the Azure Scale Demon was highly skilled and possessed a vicious and domineering demonic power, so he dared not be careless in the slightest.

Seeing the sword light approaching, he straightened his back and stood on his horse, letting out a low shout. The thick, dark spear with a black tassel in his hand, as thick as a bowl, shot upwards like a black dragon emerging from the sea.

Dark light flowed across the spear shaft, accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder. The tassel trembled, releasing a dense and heavy black demonic wind that protected the spearhead.

"bite--"

A clear and long metallic clang rang out.

The Blackwater Sword's momentum was subtly diverted by this clever deflection, grazing past the Black Wind Mountain God's shoulder.

The Azure Scale Demon Lord felt a heavy, stagnant force coming from the sword, almost causing him to lose his grip. Startled, he quickly changed his move.

Blackwater Sword's stance suddenly changed, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue. The sword tip trembled, bypassing the spear shaft and aiming directly at Blackwind Mountain God's vital chest.

His moves were cunning and ruthless, and like his demonic aura, they carried a sticky, sinister quality.

Black Wind Mountain's Divine Spear Technique is steady and reliable. Although its demonic power is slightly less overwhelming, its moves are shrewd and its practitioners are experienced.

The black-tasseled spear was impenetrable, sometimes as heavy as Mount Tai, sometimes as swift as a snake emerging from its hole. It could always neutralize poisonous attacks at the last minute, and even occasionally launch a counterattack, forcing the Azure Scale Demon Lord to withdraw his sword and defend himself.

In an instant, swords and spears clashed and clashed in the air, and the sound of metal striking metal was deafening.

The aftershocks of the clash of demonic energies stirred up waves in the lake below, sending pebbles flying from the shore.

……

Inside the Xuanqing Cave.

The roars of the Azure Scale Demon Lord, the deep shouts of the Black Wind Mountain God, and even the booming of clashing magical powers outside were like the sound of the tide across the river, failing to disturb his mind in the slightest.

His Daoist heart was pure and clear. He had encountered or done many things that had disturbed his breakthrough, which is why he asked the Black Wind Mountain God to help and protect him.

At this moment, he only needs to focus on breaking through his own limits.

Chen Jiao closed his eyes slightly, his mind completely sinking into his dantian. The dragon's demonic energy flowed back and forth in his meridians like the tide, and his immense demonic power had accumulated to its peak, like a raging sea.

The Xuanjiao Dharma Form became increasingly solid amidst the waves, its scales and armor gleaming, its claws and teeth sharp, its head raised to the sky, as if it wanted to devour all spiritual energy.

The opportunity to break through the barrier has reached its peak.

However, reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment is no small matter. It is the final hurdle in the Foundation Establishment stage and the most important foundation-building process for demon cultivators before condensing their demon core.

One must refine one's demonic essence until it is perfectly harmonious and flawless, with the soul and body seamlessly integrated, before success can be achieved naturally.

At this moment, Chen Jiao focused his mind on his body, guiding his immense demonic power to impact that invisible barrier.

Each impact brought a slight swelling and pain in his meridians and a shock to his soul, but his mind remained calm and composed, repeating the process of guiding, compressing, and condensing.

Time slips away quietly.

"break."

A whispered thought in my heart, like a thunderclap in the silence.

The pent-up power erupted at this moment.

It was no longer a tentative attack, but a powerful surge of energy and spirit, like a dragon raising its head, crashing headlong into that solid barrier.

"Click—"

A sound like shattering glass seemed to emanate from deep within his body, subtle yet incredibly clear.

In an instant, his dantian seemed to open up, and the originally overflowing demonic power, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, surged into a more vast and expansive world.

A feeling of "perfect perfection, without leakage, and primordial unity" arises spontaneously.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and profound, like the sea, adding to his composure and majesty.

……

Above Qingchi Lake, a chilling wind howled, and malevolent energy filled the air.

The Azure Scale Demon Lord revealed his demonic form, his giant serpent tail tearing through the clouds as he unleashed a furious attack, aiming straight for the Black Wind Bear's head.

The black bear let out a low growl, like muffled thunder, and without dodging or avoiding, its two enormous bear paws, carrying the immense power of mountains, fiercely met the attack.

boom--

Their claws and tails clashed, like two mountain peaks colliding.

A violent shockwave exploded, pressing a huge crater into the lake below, with waves soaring skyward.

The Azure Scale Demon Lord felt an unimaginable force rebounding from him, causing his demonic body to tremble violently and his blood to surge.

"That black guy... he's got incredible strength!"

The black bear staggered back several steps, its eyes flashing with a sharp light, its roar shaking the mountains:

"Old man Qinglin! You're plagued by inner demons, and your strength has weakened!"

With your character, you dare to even glimpse the path to the Golden Core? Today, Master Xiong will give you a wake-up call!

As he spoke, the bear paw struck out again, the palm wind as heavy as a mountain, and it also carried a sharp, demonic wind that could tear everything apart, forcing the Azure Scale Demon Lord to deal with it with all his might.

The more Qinglin Demon Lord fought, the more alarmed he became. This black bear spirit not only possessed profound Taoist cultivation and superb martial arts skills, but also had thick skin and tough flesh.

Even in his prime, he might not be able to secure a victory, let alone now that his inner demons are backfiring and he is in poor condition. He can only rely on his powerful demonic energy to suppress them.

As the battle dragged on without a clear victor, the burning rage within him intensified, causing him to become increasingly agitated and his attacks grew even more frantic.

Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, a sudden change occurred!

The Yunmang Mountain below, which was originally just a strange phenomenon where spiritual energy gathered, suddenly underwent a qualitative change.

Rumble!

Above the cave, spiritual energy gathered into a visible vortex, and a pillar of dark water elemental light, wreathed in crimson lightning, shot into the sky, piercing straight into the clouds.

The spiritual energy within a radius of a hundred miles trembled. A flawless, vast, and boundless aura swept out like a tide.

Within a radius of a hundred miles, the grass and trees bowed their heads, and all was silent except for the howling sound of the flowing spiritual energy!

At this moment, beneath the clouds, the various demons displayed a range of expressions.