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

Qinghua Changle Realm, Dongji Miaoyan Palace.

The Celestial Venerable's gentle gaze swept over Chen Jiao's thoughtful face, knowing that he had already understood the origin of the matter, so he did not say anything more about his old friendship with the Azure Emperor.

The topic then shifted to the vast ancient times, as if recounting an ancient Taoist text.

Its sound grew even more distant amidst the rising incense smoke.

"The Five Heavenly Emperors were born from the Qi of the Five Elements, each guarding a region and maintaining the order of heaven and earth."

Later, a great calamity came from beyond the heavens, and demonic energy swept across the land, infecting the universe, not just one realm or region, but affecting all the heavens.

The battle was fierce, affecting countless lives and shaking the heavens and earth.

After this battle, the innate energy gradually faded, while the acquired spiritual energy flourished, nourishing all things and evolving into various cultivation paths and species.

The five Heavenly Emperors were all severely injured in this battle, and one after another they perished, returning to the Great Dao.

Chen Jiao remained silent.

He followed Marshal Tianyou to the Eastern Extremity to vanquish demons, personally experiencing battles and gaining a deep understanding of the strange and troublesome nature of those demonic offspring.

If it weren't for the fact that his own cultivation of the Radiant Heavenly Thunder combined the sharpness of Geng metal with the power to ward off evil, making it the most effective weapon against demons, he probably wouldn't have been able to achieve such great merit and be promoted to the rank of True Lord.

The ancient demonic calamity was so terrifying that even a primordial emperor who controlled the origin of a region could not escape its demise; the thought of it is chilling.

"The White Emperor, who was in charge of the metal of the west, Geng and Xin, did not completely dissipate his original pure white energy after his fall."

It interacted with the killing energy of heaven and earth, and after undergoing transformation, it gave birth to a new deity.

Born from the legacy of the White Emperor's ruthless exploits, he was once a formidable war immortal who wielded immense power.

Later, when he served before the Great Heavenly Venerable, he restrained his sharp edge and presented himself to others with composure and gentleness.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiao suddenly realized what was happening.

It turns out that although Venus is known as the "son of the White Emperor," he is not actually a descendant of the White Emperor.

It is formed from the original Qi and is truly inherited.

Seeing his expression, Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun knew he had already figured it out, so he nodded slightly and gently admonished him:

"It is good that you understand. The power of Venus is unfathomable."

He is ranked among the eleven luminaries, and is the Venerable Star Lord of the Golden Virtue and the Bright White Star. However, given his background, achievements, and seniority, it is not impossible for him to be granted the title of Emperor and the position of Heavenly Venerable.

only……"

The Celestial Venerable's gaze was clear as he looked at Chen Jiao, his words carrying a profound meaning:

"This position of Star Lord is most suitable for serving the Great Heavenly Venerable, participating in important matters, and traveling to all corners of the world."

If it were an emperor or a celestial being, while they would be revered, it would be inappropriate for them to serve so closely. You should carefully consider this matter.

Do not show any disrespect because of his rank.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiao understood completely.

Venus's willingness to remain in the position of Star Lord is not due to a lack of ability, but rather a deliberate choice that best suits the role of a close advisor to the Jade Emperor and a key figure in the Heavenly Court.

His abilities and qualifications probably far exceed the imagination of ordinary immortals and gods.

Chen Jiao was filled with reverence and quickly said, "This junior will remember the teachings of the Heavenly Venerable!"

The Star Lord is of high moral character and great prestige, and has often guided and protected the younger generation. The younger generation has always held him in the highest esteem and has never dared to show the slightest disrespect.

Seeing his sincere expression, the Celestial Venerable knew he was genuine and said no more, continuing to recount the whereabouts of the ancient legacy:

"The Southern Red Emperor and the Central Yellow Emperor are most deeply connected in origin, and they almost simultaneously attained enlightenment."

The legacy of the two emperors, the Qi of Red Sun and the Qi of Dark Yellow, once manifested in the Southern Continent, appearing in response to circumstances and influencing the destiny of heaven and earth at that time.

These two energies converge, one governing the fire of civilization, the other the soil of the state, complementing each other perfectly.

Subsequently, humanity in Jambudvipa gradually prospered, the imperial succession was orderly, and the foundation of the state gradually became solid.

There is a trace of this two energies from a distant source.

Once that period of fortune has passed, these two energies will also disappear with the flow of time, leaving no definite trace.

Perhaps it has already merged into the landforms and rivers of that continent, or perhaps it has been created by some other opportunity.

Chen Jiao listened intently, his mind churning with thoughts.

In the Southern Continent, the legacy of the Red and Yellow Emperors once manifested together... Such secrets could not have been known to ordinary immortals and gods without the Heavenly Venerable's revelation.

Could this be a direct echo of those two ancient sage emperors?

These two sage emperors, one tasted hundreds of herbs to promote agriculture and sericulture, ruling with the virtue of fire; the other unified China and established human relations, responding to auspicious signs with the virtue of earth.

Indeed, it is like the red sun spreading fire and the black and yellow earth carrying all things.

However, human lifespan has its limits. After the Holy Emperor, the two energies disappeared once more, their whereabouts unknown.

The cause and effect here is truly mysterious.

Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun was a figure of great stature. Observing Chen Jiao's expression, he knew that Chen Jiao had already gained some understanding and had guessed some of the key points.

The Celestial Venerable revealed a faint smile, but did not reveal it, only saying slowly:

"You have already realized this, and that is enough. The connection here concerns the long-term fate of the human race, and it is something you need to pay attention to when you travel to that place in the future."

Chen Jiao quickly and respectfully agreed, knowing that the Heavenly Venerable was reminding him to be careful with his words and actions, and not to easily get involved in the complex cause and effect of the ancient emperors and the fate of humanity.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart, knowing that such a secret was no small matter, and instead asked:

"May I ask, Heavenly Venerable One, what has become of the legacy of the Northern Black Emperor?"

"As for the Black Emperor, his legacy of Xuanming Qi is said to have been lost deep within the Northern Continent of Luzhou."

This Qi possesses the characteristics of Gui water, which is hidden and deeply concealed, and is most adept at concealment and dormancy, thus aligning with the bitter, cold, and yin land of Beiju Luzhou.

Therefore, although it is known that it is located on this continent, no one has been able to find its exact location throughout the ages.

Even those with great supernatural powers, when using magic to calculate, find it like trying to see flowers through fog, unable to discern the true nature of the matter.

The Celestial Venerable's tone grew increasingly somber: "It is precisely because of the rumors that the Xuanming Relics may be hidden in that continent, coupled with the fact that the Northern Continent is inherently harsh and lacks moral guidance."

This attracted many old demons and ferocious monster kings who had lingered there for years.

Firstly, it can be used to conceal its whereabouts and evade the pursuit of the Heavenly Rules by taking advantage of its cold and yin water element and chaotic energy.

Secondly, there are also demons who harbor delusions, wanting to find the Black Emperor's legacy, refine it into their bodies, and hope to make great progress in their cultivation, or even peek into the secrets of the ancient Water Element's authority.

Over time, the Northern Continent became a paradise for demons, rife with malevolent energy, a place that ordinary immortals and gods were reluctant to set foot in.

Chen Jiao listened quietly, secretly awe-inspiring, engraving every word of the Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun into his heart.

These ancient secrets concern the very foundations of heaven and earth.

It may also be intricately connected to his travels around the world and even his own path.

After hearing about the Black Emperor's legacy, many of Chen Jiao's doubts about the chaos in Beiju Luzhou were resolved.

No wonder the situation in Beiju Luzhou is so complex, with powerful demons that the Heavenly Court has always been unable to completely eradicate them.

So the root of the problem was right here.

With the innate essence of the Black Emperor's Profound Qi hidden within, it naturally attracts countless demons to come and seek their fortune, and provides an excellent hiding place.

The cold, yin energy of the water in that place is influenced by the mysterious qi, which is probably unusual, and the demonic powers that arise there are even more unpredictable and difficult to guard against.

Chen Jiao then suddenly remembered something else.

Later, You Sheng Zhen Jun, one of the Four Saints of the North Pole, was ordered to vanquish demons in the North and eliminate evil spirits.

After achieving his goal, he was promoted to the True Martial Emperor and the Demon-Subduing Heavenly Venerable, and was ordered to guard the Northern Heaven and deter all evil forces.

Could it be that True Lord Yousheng was tasked with eliminating demons in Beiju Luzhou when he was fortunate enough to find the legacy of the Black Emperor?

Chen Jiao was overwhelmed with emotion, a multitude of thoughts flooding his mind, and he remained silent for a long time.

Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun did not urge him, but simply sat quietly with a smile, letting him ponder.

After a long while, Chen Jiao gradually calmed down.