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

"Second Sister!"

Two rosy clouds suddenly rose on Pear Blossom's snow-white cheeks. She became so anxious that her voice rose slightly, and she waved her hands repeatedly, saying:

"You, you mustn't make wild guesses! The Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints and the Great King are old acquaintances, and it is only natural that Princess Wansheng was very courteous!"

If such words were to get out, what kind of decorum would that be!

Wisteria frowned and scolded softly, "Mountain Peach, you're getting more and more unruly."

How dare you and I presume to speculate about the King's interactions with fellow Daoists from all sides?

If he continues to speak recklessly, he will go to the back mountain and recite the "Yi Wood Green Breath Heart Mantra" three hundred times.

Seeing that her eldest sister was truly angry, Shan Tao stuck out her tongue and quickly begged for forgiveness:

"Good sister, I know I was wrong, I will never say such things again."

I'm going to cultivate right now, I'm going right now!

As he spoke, he made a move to get up.

Pear Blossom gently tugged at Wisteria's sleeve and whispered:

"Eldest sister, second sister was just joking, she meant no harm."

Zi Teng's expression softened slightly, and she was about to give a few more words of advice.

Suddenly, she, Shan Tao, and Li Hua all changed their expressions at almost the same time, and turned their heads to look again at the tightly closed stone door deep in the cave.

The three sisters held their breath, their eyes fixed on the misty, restrictive stone gate, and waited for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

However, the stone door remained tightly closed, and no further unusual activity was heard from inside.

The aura that had just been so powerful and unsettling seemed to have been nothing more than their illusion, vanishing without a trace.

"Just now..."

Yamamoto blinked, breaking the silence first, her voice tinged with uncertainty, and asked:

"Eldest sister, third sister, did you... sense it too?"

Pear Blossom nodded gently and said softly, "It seems like there was a moment, but then again, it doesn't seem like there was..."

Zi Teng frowned slightly, concentrated for a moment, and finally shook her head, saying:

There was indeed something unusual for a moment just now. But there is no trace of it now.

Perhaps it's because the Great King has reached a crucial stage in his cultivation, causing his aura to occasionally leak out, or perhaps...

She paused for a moment and then said, "Or perhaps we are preoccupied with our own thoughts and our perception is wrong."

The three sisters were speechless for a moment, and just stood silently facing each other.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming slightly somber, a sound of armor plates rubbing together came from the outer corridor of the cave.

Then, a large shrimp, clad in crimson armor, hurriedly walked into the inner hall, looking anxious.

As he stepped into the hall, his gaze first swept towards the tightly closed stone door of the secret chamber.

Seeing that there was still no response, his face immediately showed deep disappointment and frustration.

"Left Commander..."

Zi Teng composed herself and asked in a clear voice:

"What's the rush? Is there some important business in the mountains?"

Shrimp Big finally came to his senses and quickly explained:

Wisteria Girl, Peach Girl, Pear Blossom Girl.

Just now, the patrol captain reported that a Nascent Soul Realm expert has arrived outside the mountain gate and specifically requests to pay a visit to our King!

The gatekeepers dared not delay and immediately announced their arrival. The Venerable Xuan Gu and the Azure Ape Demon General were currently receiving them at the inn on the front mountain.

"A Nascent Soul Grandmaster?"

Shan Tao exclaimed in surprise, "Do you know who this person is? And why have you come?"

The shrimp shook its head, its long antennae swaying with the movement, and said:

"His origins are unknown, and he only introduces himself as a wandering hermit."

However, according to reports, this person spoke with arrogance and looked down on others, not like a kind person.

The Venerable Xuan Gu secretly sent a minor demon to report, saying that judging from their behavior, the visitor was likely up to no good!

Upon hearing this, Zi Teng's gaze sharpened slightly.

Her mind raced quickly. Combining what Xia Da had said with some recent rumors circulating in the mountains, a guess quickly surfaced in her mind.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "But because His Majesty has been in seclusion for many years and has not shown his face in public for a long time..."

Therefore, some unscrupulous individuals, thinking that Qingchi Ridge had lost its deterrent power, wanted to come and test its strength, or perhaps harbored inappropriate intentions.

The shrimp nodded repeatedly, its bright red shell seeming to shine even brighter with anger:

"That must be it! Master Xuangu also speculated the same way! Over the years, Your Majesty's prestige has shaken all directions. Who would dare to run wild in my Qingchi Ridge?"

These are surely some petty villains who, upon hearing that Your Majesty has been in seclusion for a long time, could not suppress their greed and coveted my territory in Lingzhong and this beautiful and spiritual land of Yunmang Mountain!

Bah! Don't they even know their own limitations?

Shan Tao's pretty face was filled with anger, her eyebrows furrowed, and she said indignantly:

"How dare you! Do you think Qingchi Ridge is deserted?"

Pear Blossom also clenched her sleeves, her face drained of color, and she was filled with worry.

Wisteria raised her hand, stopping Shrimp's indignant words and Mountain Peach's anger.

She looked at the tightly closed stone door again, a complex expression flashing across her eyes.

The King's seclusion is at a critical juncture and must not be disturbed.

However, if a Nascent Soul Grandmaster personally arrives, and one avoids seeing him or handles the situation improperly,

Not only would it tarnish the reputation of Qingchi Ridge, but it would also fuel suspicion from the outside world and bring more trouble.

"Can Master Xuangu and Commander Qingyuan handle this?" Zifeng asked calmly.

Xia Da hesitated for a moment, then said, "Master Xuan Gu has profound cultivation and broad knowledge, and Commander Qing Yuan is also quick-witted and eloquent."

However… the newcomer is, after all, a Nascent Soul Grandmaster. If he insists on causing trouble…

Their words might be deliberately provocative, and it's unlikely that the two of them could completely suppress them.

"What...what should we do?" Pear Blossom's voice trembled.

Yamamoto bit her lip, forcing herself to remain calm, and said:

"Elder sister, how about... we go check out the front mountain first? Perhaps Master Xuan Gu and the others can handle things a bit?"

Wisteria hesitated, undecided. She knew she couldn't afford to lose her composure at this moment.

Wisteria hesitated, undecided. She knew she couldn't afford to lose her composure at this moment.

Just as he was about to speak, he asked Xia Da to go to the front mountain to help Master Xuan Gu mediate as much as possible, while he would think of a solution.

A sudden change has occurred!

Without warning, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the entire Yunmang Mountain and even the eight-hundred-mile Qingchi Ridge suddenly boiled over!

Visible blue light emanates from the mountains, lakes, rivers, plants, and rocks.

At first, it appeared like smoke and mist, but soon it gathered into a stream, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea.

It surged and swept towards the summit of Yunmang Mountain and towards the Xuanqing Cave from all directions!

The abundant spiritual energy formed a visible vortex, roaring as it poured into the depths of the cave.

at the same time.

Outside the cave, high in the sky, the once clear sky suddenly darkened.

Thick, leaden clouds appeared from nowhere, piling up layer upon layer, covering the entire area.

Deep within the clouds, a muffled rumble of thunder began to roll, carrying with it a chilling power that weighed heavily on the hearts of every living being.

Xia Da suddenly stopped, turned around abruptly, looked towards the stone gate, and his eyes flashed with unbelievable surprise.

The three sisters, Wisteria, Peach, and Pear Blossom, looked up in astonishment at the cave ceiling, as if they could see through the thick mountain rocks the terrifying scene of the outside world changing color.

"This is……"

"Momoko murmured, her voice trembling slightly with excitement."

Wisteria clenched her fist tightly in her sleeve, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed her turbulent emotions.

Looking at the stone door that had been closed for years, his eyes shone with an astonishing light.

Without a word, a shared thought arose in their minds.

Your Majesty, it's time to leave the pass!