Journey to the West: Deer Power Immortal, Starting from Becoming a Disciple of the Supreme Lord Tais

On Zhongnan Mountain, the autumn air is crisp and clear.

Several plates of vegetarian fruit and a pot of tea were placed on the stone table in the courtyard.

"That was exhilarating! Truly exhilarating! Third brother, do you think that Yellow-Eyebrowed King is jumping up and down in anger right now?" Tiger Power Immortal laughed.

The Yellow-Eyebrowed King sent more than a dozen lesser demons, but some died and others fled. They didn't even get close to the Three Immortals Shrine. This sight made Tiger Power Immortal feel a sense of relief.

Yangli Daxian put down his teacup, stroked his beard, and said, "King Huangmei has suffered heavy losses, so naturally he will not be willing to accept it. However, the people have learned their lesson. Whenever someone of unknown origin comes to preach, they will first come to the Three Immortals Shrine to ask. Even if he sends a hundred lesser demons, it will be useless."

Tiger Power Immortal sat up abruptly, slapping his thigh and saying, "That's right! Yesterday I went for a trip to the south, and the temple keepers in those villages wouldn't let go of my hand, saying that the Third Immortal is very efficacious and begging me to stay a few more days."

Lu Qingxuan smiled slightly: "My two elder brothers have worked hard. This time, we were able to stabilize the people in the south entirely thanks to your hard work."

Tiger Power Immortal waved his hand and said, "What are you saying, Third Brother? We are brothers, why are you being so formal?"

Sheep Power Immortal nodded and said, "The Yellow-Eyebrowed King has suffered a loss this time, and I'm afraid he won't dare to come again for a while."

However, we cannot let our guard down. After all, he is an attendant of Maitreya Buddha, and he possesses two magical treasures: the Golden Bell and the Human Seed Bag. If he becomes desperate, he should not be underestimated. We need to prepare for this as soon as possible.

Lu Qingxuan nodded and said, "Brother is right. Since the Yellow-Eyebrowed King has already made his move, we cannot passively respond."

It is only polite to reciprocate. Since the Yellow-Eyebrowed King sent people to cause trouble, they certainly couldn't let him remain idle.

Tiger Power Immortal's eyes lit up, and he said, "Third Brother, what do you say we do? I, Tiger, will listen to you!"

Sheep Power Immortal also looked at Lu Qingxuan, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Lu Qingxuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly said, "The Yellow-Eyebrowed King's Little Thunderclap Temple is located on the edge of Xiniu Hezhou, only a few hundred miles away from the Three Immortals Shrine to our south."

If he can preach and mislead the people in our territory, why can't we?

Tiger Power Immortal was taken aback and said, "Third Brother, are you saying...we should also send people to his territory to spread the Dao?"

Lu Qingxuan shook his head and said, "It's not about preaching, it's about letting the people know that the Little Thunderclap Temple is inhabited by demons, not Buddhas."

That Yellow-Eyebrowed King uses sorcery to bewitch people and cheat them out of offerings. If we expose his true nature, the people will naturally stop believing him.

Without the support of the family line, he has no foundation; at that point, he won't be able to sustain himself without us even having to lift a finger.

Yangli Daxian stroked his beard and pondered, "Third brother's idea is good, but that Yellow-Eyebrow King is not weak. If our people are captured by him, I'm afraid they will be in grave danger."

Lu Qingxuan said, "So we won't send anyone; we'll go ourselves."

He was also aware of the Yellow-Eyebrowed King's methods; ordinary cultivators might not be his match.

Furthermore, given that they possessed treasures such as the Golden Jade and the Human Seed Bag, it was better for them to go themselves than to send others to their deaths in vain.

Tiger Immortal slapped his thigh and said, "Good! I, Tiger, have long wanted to meet that Yellow-Eyebrowed King! Third Brother, when shall we set off?"

Lu Qingxuan said, "No rush. I'll go to the Heavenly Court to return the Demon-Revealing Mirror first. My two brothers, please stay on the mountain and look after the Three Immortals Shrine until I return."

"Third brother, be careful when you go to the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court is not like the mortal world. There are many rules and many gods there. If you say something inappropriate, you may get into trouble."

Lu Qingxuan smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Having reached an agreement, Lu Qingxuan got up and went back to his room, changed into a clean Taoist robe, bid farewell to Hu Li and Yang Li, and then rode a cloud towards the South Heavenly Gate.

Using the Five Elements Escape Technique at full power, the speed was astonishing. In less than half an hour, the South Heavenly Gate was in sight.

The heavenly soldiers guarding the gate recognized Lu Qingxuan. Upon seeing him arrive, they quickly bowed and said, "Immortal Qingxuan, it's been a long time."

Lu Qingxuan returned the greeting with clasped hands and said, "Thank you for your help in informing me. This humble Taoist requests an audience with Heavenly King Li."

The heavenly soldier said, "Please wait a moment, I will go and inform them."

Before long, the heavenly soldier returned: "King Li invites you, celestial boy, please follow me."

Lu Qingxuan nodded and followed the heavenly soldiers through the Heavenly Street, where they soon arrived at the Palace of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King.

Li Jing was reviewing official documents in his study when Lu Qingxuan entered. He put down his pen and smiled, "Immortal Qingxuan, have you come to return the Demon-Revealing Mirror?"

Lu Qingxuan took out a demon-revealing mirror wrapped in a brocade handkerchief from his sleeve, presented it with both hands, and said, "I have finished using the demon-revealing mirror that the Heavenly King borrowed, and I have come to return it."

Li Jing took the demon-revealing mirror, opened the brocade handkerchief to look at it, nodded, and said, "You're too kind, Immortal Boy. I've also heard about the Yellow-Eyebrowed King. This man has been secretly descending to the mortal realm for many years, building a Taoist temple and collecting incense offerings."

Although the Heavenly Court was aware of this, it couldn't directly intervene because he was an attendant of Maitreya Buddha. The celestial attendant's ability to dampen his arrogance saved the Heavenly Court a lot of trouble.

Lu Qingxuan said, "Your Majesty flatters me. I am merely protecting the people of this region and have no other intentions."

Li Jing nodded with a smile: "Immortal Child, you are prudent in your actions, which I admire. However, that Yellow-Eyebrow King has many tricks up his sleeve, so you should be careful if you fight him."

Lu Qingxuan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Heavenly King. I will take my leave now."

After leaving the Heavenly King's Palace, Lu Qingxuan did not rush back to Zhongnan Mountain, but instead rode a cloud towards the Tushita Palace.

Now that we've arrived in Heaven, it would be unreasonable not to pay our respects to our master.

Inside the Tushita Palace, the flames of the alchemical furnace roared, and Golden Horn and Silver Horn were fanning the furnace.

Upon seeing Lu Qingxuan, Jinjiao smiled and said, "Junior Brother, what brings you here? Are you short of pills again?"

Silver Horn joined in, grinning, "Junior Brother, I heard you got into a fight with that Yellow-Eyebrowed King in the lower realm? How did it go?"

Lu Qingxuan laughed and said, "You two senior brothers are quite well-informed."

Golden Horn waved his hand and said, "Of course. Although the Heavenly Court is vast, what disturbance could possibly escape the notice of our Tushita Palace?"

After chatting for a while, Lu Qingxuan asked, "Are my two senior brothers and their master here?"

Jinjiao pointed to the alchemy room and said, "The master is meditating. He said if you come, you should go in and see him."

Lu Qingxuan nodded, straightened his robes, and pushed open the door to the alchemy room before going inside.

In the alchemy room,

The Supreme Dao Ancestor sat cross-legged on a futon, closing his eyes to meditate, surrounded by pure energy.

Lu Qingxuan knelt down and bowed, saying, "Disciple Lu Qingxuan greets Master."

The Dao Ancestor opened his eyes, glanced at him, and said calmly, "Get up. What do you plan to do about the Yellow-Eyebrowed King?"

Lu Qingxuan replied truthfully, "This disciple plans to make a trip to Xiaoleiyin to investigate the situation."

The Dao Ancestor nodded: "You may go, but do not be reckless. Although the Yellow-Eyebrowed King is useless, Maitreya Buddha's Golden Jade and Human Seed Bag are indeed powerful. You only have the alchemy furnace, so you may not be able to defeat him."

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