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

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Nezha felt an irresistible, immense force mixed with the incomparably sharp Thunderous Sword Intent penetrate his body.

Even with its exceptionally resilient lotus root body and the ceaseless flow of vital energy, it was still shaken, causing its blood and qi to surge and its internal organs to seem to shift.

The backlash from the collapse of his three-headed, six-armed body was like adding insult to injury. He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and another mouthful of blood surged up, which he forcibly suppressed.

Nezha wanted to steady himself and regulate his internal energy.

However, the power of the blazing thunder and the sharpness that could cut through all laws contained in that sword strike had not yet dissipated and were still coursing through the meridians.

This caused him to lose his magical power to control the Wind and Fire Wheels for a moment, and his body tumbled several times in the air before he could reduce the force of his fall.

Even so, it still plummeted uncontrollably, the wind whistling in its ears and the scenery rushing past its eyes, and it was actually cut down to the lower realm by this sword.

Such a sight, in the eyes of mortals in the lower realm, might only appear as an unusual phenomenon in the heavenly light.

However, in the eyes of Feng Xiangshi and Bao Zhangshi, who were in charge of observing celestial phenomena and recording good and bad omens, it was no small matter.

These officials, who had been observing celestial phenomena and recording omens and calamities for generations, witnessed this scene from their respective observatories and were all horrified.

They saw a bright red light, like a star, streaking across the sky with a fiery tail, piercing the heavens and plummeting eastward with a fierce and eerie light.

This aligns perfectly with the ancient texts that state, "When a star appears during the day and its red light flows, it signifies war and is an ominous sign."

Such a red star piercing the earth is an ominous sign, often indicating war, bloodshed, and great upheaval.

The senior officials hurriedly took notes, their hearts filled with anxiety, already pondering how to draft a report to present to the emperor.

Nezha was unaware that he had become an ominous sign in the eyes of the people.

He plummeted by about ten thousand feet, and only after the turbulent blood and qi in his body were barely suppressed and regulated by the life force of the Yi wood element did his mind return to clarity.

Nezha took a deep breath. Although his muscles and bones still ached slightly and many meridians felt like they had been scorched by lightning, the divine light in his eyes had already returned.

"disease!"

Nezha gave a low shout and summoned the spirit.

Amidst the sea of ​​clouds, the fiery wheels sped by, flying to pick up their master.

Nezha lightly touched the ground with his toes and stood firmly on the wheel. The power of wind and fire supported his body, and the downward momentum stopped abruptly.

Although he was cut down by a sword, his hair was disheveled, and his battle clothes were scorched and torn, making him look somewhat disheveled.

Nezha showed no anger on his face, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

In past sparring sessions, Chen Jiao was still a Celestial Immortal, and he always felt constrained and unable to fully enjoy himself. Now that they are both True Immortals, they can fight without restraint and thus have such a thrilling and unrestrained battle.

Especially the final sword strike that combined the principles of Heaven and Earth and shattered all laws, truly showed him the profound and unfathomable nature of this seemingly taciturn man.

Just as I was savoring the memory...

Chen Jiao's calm voice, tinged with a hint of amusement, clearly echoed through the distant void as he questioned the sword.

Upon hearing this, Nezha was not angry at all; instead, he burst into laughter, his voice echoing across the surrounding area.

"What a silent devil! You slashed me with your sword and now you're acting all innocent! That one strike... you're ruthless!"

Before his laughter subsided, the flames beneath his Wind and Fire Wheels surged, transforming into an even more dazzling crimson streak.

Reversing its previous trajectory, it soared into the sky, heading straight back to the battlefield beyond the nine heavens.

In the lower realm, Feng Xiangshi, Bao Zhangshi, and their ilk were anxiously recording the ominous signs and discussing how to report them.

Suddenly, the celestial phenomena changed again.

The crimson ominous star that had just fallen paused abruptly at low altitude, and then, with even greater speed, soared into the heavens!

In an instant, it disappeared into the depths of the clouds and vanished without a trace.

The old officials were all dumbfounded, and the bamboo slips and cinnabar pens in their hands fell to the ground without them even realizing it.

The daytime stars appear and then disappear, the crimson light falls and then rises again.

This celestial phenomenon... it's not mentioned in ancient books!

For a moment, the group looked at each other, speechless, unable to utter a single word of the ominous premonition they had prepared.

The celestial phenomena are indeed unpredictable and ever-changing, beyond human comprehension. This should be recorded in history and passed down to future generations!

(In the eleventh year of King Jian of Zhou, in the summer, on the day of Xinmao in the fifth month.)

A red star, as large as a bushel, was seen during the day, stretching from north to south, its light blazing in the sky and its sound reverberating across the fields. Before it touched the ground, it turned back, soaring straight into the heavens.

The Grand Astrologer predicted: "A comet has invaded the constellation Yu Gui, signifying war and destruction; its influence is in the south. That year, Jin and Chu fought at Yanling."

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The sword mark that stretched for thousands of miles slowly healed, and the scattered sparks of precious light vanished with the wind.

The majestic, mountain-like, and vast Dharma image also quietly faded away, and the blazing white lightning receded inward.

Finally, he returned to that tall figure in black robes, holding a sword, standing quietly amidst the clouds that began to gather anew.

Chen Jiao slowly exhaled a long breath, still feeling a sense of exhilaration in his chest.

It was exhilarating to fight a true immortal like Nezha, who was infamous for his fierceness and possessed great supernatural powers.

Moreover, he gained a deeper understanding of what he had learned, especially the newly comprehended supernatural power of the Dharma of Heaven and Earth, which far surpassed the effect of solitary cultivation.

Chen Jiao lowered his eyes and looked in the direction where Nezha had fallen as a red star, but he felt little worry.

Nezha is the incarnation of lotus root, which is inherently tough and resistant to ordinary damage. He is extremely durable and can withstand any beating.

Furthermore, having refined the Qi of Yi Wood into its Dao foundation, its vitality is enduring and it excels at nourishing and restoring.

With his foundation, even if his vital energy is shaken and his internal organs are slightly damaged, he can recover after a period of time by adjusting his breathing.

Although he looked a little disheveled, with scorch marks and tears on his clothes in many places, and his hair was also somewhat disheveled.

However, his eyes were bright and he was full of energy, clearly indicating that he was not seriously injured. On the contrary, he seemed to feel relieved after venting his anger.

"Silent type!"

Nezha steadied himself, shook his still slightly sore and numb arm, and looked at Chen Jiao with amazement:

"You've been hiding your true abilities well! You've even mastered the Heavenly Transformation Technique!"

Chen Jiao smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "You have three heads and six arms, and you can summon all kinds of treasures. Your divine power is awe-inspiring."

If I hold back any longer, I fear I will be no match for him.

Left with no other choice, he had to give it a try and unleash this still-unmastered supernatural power.

"Speaking of which, it's thanks to you that I've gained a deeper understanding of this supernatural power."

"That's a nice thing to say!"

Nezha found this pleasant, but then, as if remembering something, his curiosity intensified. He took a step closer and asked:

"Seriously, you taciturn fellow, now that you've reached the realm of True Immortal, which of the Five Elements do you intend to use as the foundation of your central palace to govern all other energies?"

"Geng metal, Jia wood, Ren water, Wu earth, and Bing fire are all Yang elements, each with its own mysteries."

"You cultivate thunder magic, sharp and deadly, capable of destroying evil and vanquishing demons. In my opinion, it's mostly based on the innate Geng metal energy, which perfectly matches your blazing divine thunder, isn't that right?"

Before Chen Jiao could answer, Nezha stroked his chin and said to himself:

"However, since you have mastered the Law of Heaven and Earth, this supernatural power encompasses everything. The most important thing is to have a solid foundation and create your own destiny."

Cultivating only Geng metal results in excessive sharpness but insufficient sustainability. In the future, one may seek to refine it using Jia wood, Ren water, or Wu earth.

Wood represents growth and can temper the violence of thunder; water represents vastness and can increase the duration of thunder; earth represents solidity and can strengthen the foundation of thunder.

"With this cycle of the five elements, your supernatural power, which manifests the laws of heaven and earth, can be firmly established, endlessly regenerating, and you will surely reach even greater heights! It will manifest infinitely wondrous applications."

Nezha knew everything about Chen Jiao and began to plan ahead.

Because his own body is made of lotus root, and his roots belong to the wood element, he started with the yin wood element (乙木) and then refined the yang fire element (丙气), following the path of yin-yang harmony and the mutual generation of wood and fire.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiao's eyes flickered slightly.

He hasn't received any news about the innate wood element yet, so he shouldn't be in a hurry.

He then calmly said, "The mysteries of the Five Elements are all profound and cannot be rushed."

"When I tour the four continents and observe the conditions of the people, perhaps I will encounter a suitable opportunity."

Seeing this, Nezha knew that he had his own plans and was about to make a few more jokes.

Suddenly, a gentle laugh came from the side.

"Hehe, what a fierce battle! It was dazzling and captivating to watch. It was truly spectacular."

It was Venus, who had arrived on a cloud sometime earlier, holding a whisk and wearing a smile.

He looked at Chen Jiao, whose aura was gradually calming down and whose sharpness was restrained, and at Nezha, who was slightly disheveled but still full of spirit, and nodded to himself.

Venus, who served the Jade Emperor closely, was accustomed to seeing all the changing times and possessed incredibly keen insight.

The divine power of the Heavenly Manifestation and Earthly Manifestation displayed by the True Lord of the Pure Law this time is far beyond what it used to be.

Such great supernatural powers are found among the countless celestial beings in the Heavenly Court, yet very few can achieve them.

Erlang Shen, who was equally proficient in this art, possessed great supernatural powers and was the nephew of the Great Heavenly Venerable. With profound roots, he should have been a pillar of the Heavenly Court, but alas...

Venus sighed slightly as he thought of the True Lord Qingyuan Miaodao, who obeyed orders but not summons.

He, as a close advisor, naturally knew a thing or two about the Great Celestial Venerable's reliance on him and his helplessness.

No wonder the Great Celestial Venerable trusted and cultivated the True Lord of the Pure Law so much, bestowing upon him official titles, treasures, and high hopes.

This young man possesses excellent background, temperament, and methods. What is even more remarkable is his clear stance, measured actions, and ability to shoulder great responsibilities.

In a flash, Venus smiled at Chen Jiao and said:

"True Lord, do not forget that you must accompany this old man to the Jade Pool Immortal Palace."

At the Queen Mother's place, there is still a Xuan Tian Bi Jie Yun Brocade Cloak, which must be personally received by the True Lord.

This is a generous gift from the Great Heavenly Venerable; it should not be taken lightly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiao concealed the lingering lightning in his eyes, his expression returning to calm, and he cupped his hands in greeting:

"I apologize for keeping you waiting, Star Lord. I'll accompany you to the Jade Pool now."

He knew this was the important matter, and that he had already been delayed for a while due to the discussion, so it was not appropriate to postpone it any longer.

As soon as Chen Jiao finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed, and the three of them turned their heads almost simultaneously, looking out of the cloud platform.

Suddenly, a streak of light appeared on the southern horizon, rushing through the sky at great speed, and arrived in the blink of an eye.

Descending from the clouds, a divine general appeared, clad in gleaming silver fish-scale armor, with a short beard, his expression a mixture of respect and urgency.

It was none other than Fish Belly General, under the command of Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King.

As Yudu descends from the clouds, he first bows to Venus and Chen Jiao:

"I have met the Immortal Elder and the True Lord of Pacifying Law."

Having finished his greetings, Yu Du dared not be negligent and bowed to Nezha, saying:

"Third Prince, the Heavenly King has ordered me to urgently find the Prince and bring him back to the palace."

Nezha raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What's the matter that's so urgent?"

Fish Belly hurriedly replied, "It is a decree issued by the Buddha of the West, saying that there are demons causing trouble, and requesting the Heavenly King and the Third Prince to capture them."

The Great Celestial Venerable has granted the decree, appointing Heavenly King Li as commander-in-chief and you, Third Prince, as vanguard. Gather your heavenly soldiers and generals and proceed immediately.

The Heavenly King is now mustering his troops at the drill ground. He commands the Third Prince to return immediately!

He spoke very quickly, clearly indicating that the military situation was urgent.

Upon hearing the words "Buddha of the West," Nezha's carefree and unrestrained expression suddenly vanished, replaced by an unusual solemnity.

He did not inquire what kind of demon it was, and Yu Du Jiang also did not know the details, only that it was the decree of the Buddha.