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

Chapter 406 When the brothers gather again someday, we shall surely have a joyous feast.

Beneath the canopy of the sacred tree, a wisp of blue light descended upon the mysterious platform.

The True Lord in the black cloak remained seated with his eyes closed, his brows furrowed in deep concentration. Profound Daoist energy flowed slowly around him, resonating with the energy of heaven and earth, making his demeanor even more aloof and serene, exuding extraordinary bearing.

The onlookers, whether immortals or demons, were all secretly amazed, thinking to themselves that this Heavenly Court True Lord was indeed extraordinary, able to evoke a resonance of Daoist energy here and enter such a deep state of meditation.

Qinglin Miaohua Immortal Lord, holding a whisk and smiling, stood quietly a few steps away, shutting out the outside world's disturbances, clearly intending to protect them.

When Master Ziyang awoke from his meditation, he breathed a long sigh of relief. He felt all the pent-up emotions in his chest vanish and his Daoist thoughts became clear. He was very pleased and felt even more carefree and at ease.

He was originally a wandering immortal who roamed the world, seeking nothing more than to follow the natural way and be unrestrained.

Having entered the palace this time, I was first protected by the brown robes, and then I heard the supreme teachings. I am already satisfied and have no further desires.

Seeing that the True Lord Jingfa was still performing the Dharma, and that his aura was gradually merging with the world around him, he did not hesitate any longer and immediately got up and went to the True Lord's side to act as his protector.

Although his cultivation level may not be as high as that of this ancient immortal, they are both orthodox practitioners of the Xuanmen sect, and their hearts are no different in protecting their fellow practitioners.

When Immortal Lord Qinglin saw that True Man Ziyang had arrived, he smiled and nodded in greeting, and True Man Ziyang also bowed in return.

Meanwhile, the great demon kings, including Peng Demon King, Lion Camel King, and Macaque King, also successively returned to their original forms through their own magic.

The Lion Camel King slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming, clearly indicating that he had also gained some insights.

He looked around, then at Chen Jiao who was in meditation, and said to Peng Demon King beside him with emotion: "Having heard the Dao this time, I realize that the mind of the ancient Azure Emperor is indeed extraordinary."

Before the Great Dao, all living things are treated equally.

Regardless of whether one is a celestial being or a demon, or what one's origins are, as long as there is an opportunity, one may listen. With such an aura, it's no wonder he could become a celestial emperor.

Although this experience was not as profound as when I heard the Daoist voice of the Azure Emperor, the profound Daoist essence of the Jianmu Spirit Wood is still quite beneficial to our tempering of our demonic bodies.

Such was the demeanor of the ancient emperors. Though I am a demon, I deeply admire their teachings.

What do you think, Brother Peng?

Upon hearing this, Peng Demon King nodded slightly, the arrogance in his golden pupils subsiding somewhat, and said in a deep voice, "Indeed. The Azure Emperor's magnanimity is extraordinary. The wood element spiritual energy here is exceptionally pure, which also has a tempering effect on my metal element body."

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He swept his gaze across the distant figure in a black cloak, protected by two immortals, whose aura grew increasingly unfathomable. His tone deepened slightly as he added, "But ultimately, he is not as fortunate as that one, whose destiny is wondrous and who is uniquely blessed by heaven."

Lion Camel King Zhipeng Demon King was arrogant and proud. This time, he was repeatedly overshadowed by this True Lord Jingfa, so he couldn't help but feel depressed.

He was broad-minded and magnanimous. Hearing this, he just chuckled and didn't care at all, saying, "Everyone has their own destiny. Brother Niu's previous advice is still ringing in my ears."

What we seek is nothing more than a blessing that can help us on our path; why should we strive for empty fame?

That True Lord was able to obtain such a blessing because of his foundation in Taoism, his mind and nature, and his fortunate circumstances.

We should simply follow our own path and make steady progress. Forcing things is useless and only creates mental obstacles.

Upon hearing this, Peng Demon King pondered for a moment and then remained silent.

Seeing that the Roc Demon King was deep in thought, the Lion Camel King said no more and instead started chatting with the Macaque King beside him.

Both demons possessed a bold and unrestrained temperament, and neither was an ordinary person.

The Lion Camel King moved mountains and carried heavy loads, becoming famous throughout the region; the Macaque King was quick-witted, resourceful, and possessed extraordinary supernatural powers.

Although they had never met before, they had heard of each other's names and were both acquainted with the Bull Demon King.

This encounter in this ancient grotto is indeed a matter of fate.

"I have long heard of the Monkey King's extraordinary skills, and seeing him today, I can attest to his remarkable presence."

"The Lion Camel King's voice was as loud as a bell," he said, bowing with his hands clasped.

The Monkey King returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his voice hearty and cheerful, and said, "Lion Camel King, you flatter me. Fellow Daoist's ability to carry mountains is truly remarkable. The aura of the mountain that suppressed the Azure Phoenix earlier was majestic and awe-inspiring."

The two demons got along well and found they were on the same wavelength after just a few words.

The Lion Camel King was older and had profound cultivation, so the Macaque King addressed him as his elder brother.

The Lion Camel King also felt that the Monkey King was clever and quick-witted, and was delighted, so he called him "Brother Macaque".

During their conversation, they recounted the old stories of Xiniu Hezhou, their respective experiences, and even the insights they had just heard from Daoyin. They all felt delighted and found themselves quite compatible.

The Monkey King's gaze suddenly fell on the leopard skin pouch hanging from the Lion Camel King's waist, and he laughed, "Brother Lion Camel, I heard that you just obtained a pot of ancient secret wine, which can be called a divine product."

Upon hearing this, the Lion Camel King's smile faltered. He subconsciously patted his leather bag, a hint of heartache on his face. He chuckled twice and said, "Brother, you have a good memory—cough, it was just now that the spirit tree was so kind to bestow upon me a pot of ancient spirit wine."

However, the portion was indeed limited, and this place was not a place for free drinking, plus the opportunity had not yet arrived.

Another day, when we brothers gather together and set out a feast, I, as your elder brother, will surely bring out the wine and we will all drink to our hearts' content, until we are all thoroughly drunk! What do you say?

Seeing his expression, the Monkey King didn't press the matter, but simply smiled and said, "Since you say so, brother, I'll remember it. When the time comes, don't be reluctant to part with him."

Upon hearing this, the Lion Camel King patted his chest and repeatedly replied, "Of course, of course! I will certainly make sure my worthy brother has a good time!"

The two demons moved on from this matter and resumed their casual conversation.

The Lion Camel King exchanged a few more words of laughter with the Macaque King, then suddenly his expression changed slightly. He turned his gaze to the other side of the Xuantai and asked, "Brother Macaque, you are known for your keen senses and extensive knowledge. Do you recognize those three demons?"

"I have long resided in Xiniu Hezhou, and also have several old acquaintances in Beiju Luzhou, but I have never seen the faces of these three men."

The Monkey King followed his gaze and saw the three demons gathered together, discussing profound magic.

One was a towering figure, as imposing as an iron tower, with a royal mark on his forehead; he was a tiger spirit who had attained enlightenment.

One of them had coral and jade horns on its head and a clear, bright face; it was a deer demon who had become an immortal.

One of them had a goat's beard on his chin and his eyes shone with a sharp light; he was a goat monster who had cultivated himself.

All three possessed extremely pure and powerful demonic energy, clearly indicating they were all at the Celestial Immortal level. However, there was not a trace of bloodthirstiness or malevolence surrounding them; instead, a faint, clear light emanated from them, and their Daoist charm was restrained. They were not like ordinary demon kings who ruled over mountains and ate raw meat and drank blood, but rather like enlightened demon immortals who had long resided in caves and devoted themselves to cultivation.

At this moment, the three demons were discussing with each other the key points of listening to the Daoist voice and comprehending the profound mysteries they had just grasped. Their words and actions were quite disciplined and their demeanor was composed.

The Monkey King observed them intently for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in his golden eyes. He slowly shook his head and said, "These three demons have solid foundations and their methods are righteous rather than evil. They are not like rogue cultivators or wild demons, much less like demon kings who occupy mountains and gather crowds."

I have traveled far and wide and made many acquaintances, but for the moment I cannot recall where these three people came from.

Judging from its appearance, it seems to have traces of authentic Taoist practices. Its origins are truly strange.

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The two demon kings looked at each other, both feeling puzzled, but they didn't dare to ask rashly, so they had to leave it at that for the time being.

While the three demons appeared to be discussing profound principles, they were actually using a secret method to transmit their voices.