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

Just as Lu Qingxuan and the others were chatting, a golden light suddenly shone brightly in the sky, and a smiling, pot-bellied monk came riding on the clouds.

It was Maitreya Buddha.

Maitreya Buddha landed in front of Lu Qingxuan and the others, and they immediately felt an invisible pressure sweep over them.

"Immortal Child Qingxuan, this unworthy child of mine has caused you trouble. I have already reached an agreement with the Dao Ancestor, and I have come to take Huangmei away this time," Maitreya Buddha said with a smile.

Without hesitation, Lu Qingxuan handed the golden treasure to Maitreya Buddha.

Maitreya Buddha accepted the golden jewel, his palm shimmering with Buddhist light, and the jewel opened on its own.

The golden light receded, and the Yellow-Eyebrowed King rolled out of it, looking utterly disheveled.

He looked up and saw Maitreya Buddha, and immediately trembled. He knelt down and said, "Buddha, your disciple...your disciple knows he was wrong."

Maitreya Buddha didn't even look at him. He took something out of his sleeve, held it in his palm, and handed it to Lu Qingxuan.

The fruit is small, but it is golden yellow all over, and one sniff of it makes you feel refreshed.

"This is a Paramita fruit, formed from the spiritual root of my humble monk Maitreya's temple. I am now presenting it to the Immortal Child Qingxuan," Maitreya Buddha said with a smile.

Knowing that this was the Dao Ancestor's intention, Lu Qingxuan simply did not refuse: "Thank you, Maitreya Buddha."

Maitreya Buddha waved his hand, but looked at the human seed bag at Lu Qingxuan's waist: "I wonder if Qingxuan Immortal Boy could return that human seed bag to me?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxuan smiled awkwardly and had no choice but to take off the human seed bag and hand it to Maitreya Buddha.

"Amitabha Buddha, if Qingxuan Immortal Boy has time in the future, you are welcome to visit Mount Ling. The tea at my place is quite good." After saying this, Maitreya Buddha did not linger any longer and disappeared into the sky on auspicious clouds.

After Maitreya Buddha left, Nezha came over and took a look, clicking his tongue and saying, "Prajnaparamita fruit? Maitreya Buddha is quite generous. With this fruit, you will be able to reach the threshold of Golden Immortal in less than ten years."

Lu Qingxuan carefully put the fruit away and laughed, "Third Prince, you jest. Cultivation is not something that can be determined by a single fruit..."

Nezha didn't care. He was always very good at judging people. With the talent that Lu Qingxuan had shown, with this fruit, he would definitely step into the Golden Immortal realm within ten years.

"Alright, now that this matter is settled, I should return to Heaven, but..."

Nezha suddenly looked at the Vajra Bracelet on Lu Qingxuan's wrist: "You really don't plan to bring that exquisite pagoda over to play with?"

Upon hearing what Nezha said, Golden Horn and Silver Horn also looked over with curiosity. Who in Heaven did not know the relationship between Nezha and Li Jing?

When the pagoda was still standing, Li Jing was his father.

With the pagoda gone, it's uncertain who the father and son are.

They just didn't expect that Nezha would think of the Vajra Bracelet. This is truly a grand drama of fatherly love and filial piety.

Seeing that Nezha was still thinking about this matter, Lu Qingxuan smiled wryly: "Third Prince, please don't joke. This matter must not be done."

What if Nezha accidentally kills Li Jing? Who can he complain to?

"Alright, alright." Nezha waved his hand somewhat boredly and rode off on his Wind Fire Wheels.

Turning his gaze away, Jinjiao looked at Lu Qingxuan and said, "Junior brother, go and tell your two elder brothers that we are also going back to the Tushita Palace."

Lu Qingxuan nodded, turned around and landed in the courtyard. He briefly told Hu Li and Yang Li about his trip to the Heavenly Court, and then rode on a cloud with Jinjiao and Yinjiao towards the Tushita Palace.

Inside the Tushita Palace, flames rose from the alchemy furnace, and the entire palace was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance.

Jin Jiao led Lu Qingxuan to the entrance of the alchemy room and then withdrew. Lu Qingxuan straightened his robes and pushed open the door to enter.

The room was filled with hot air, and the flames in the Bagua furnace were blazing, turning the entire room a bright red.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor sat cross-legged on a futon in front of the furnace, his spirit wandering beyond the heavens.

Lu Qingxuan dared not disturb him, so he knelt to the side and waited quietly.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Dao Ancestor slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Lu Qingxuan, and said calmly, "You've arrived."

Lu Qingxuan quickly took the Vajra Bracelet from his wrist, presented it with both hands, and said, "This disciple has come to return the Vajra Bracelet. I thank Master for lending me this treasure."

The Dao Ancestor took the Vajra Bracelet, casually slipped it onto his wrist, nodded, and said, "As for the matter of Yellow Eyebrows, Maitreya Buddha has already settled things with me. He took Yellow Eyebrows away, gave you a Paramita Fruit, and took back the Golden Bell and the Human Seed Bag. Are you dissatisfied?"

Lu Qingxuan shook his head and said, "This disciple dares not. The golden cymbal and the human seed bag are Buddhist items. It is only right that Maitreya Buddha wants to take them back. As for the Paramita fruit, it is already a generous gift, and this disciple is extremely grateful."

The Dao Ancestor glanced at him and said, "You're quite open-minded."

Lu Qingxuan said, "This disciple understands that some things cannot be kept, and forcing them to stay is not good."

The Dao Ancestor smiled slightly and said, "If you can think this way, then my efforts to mediate for you have not been in vain."

He paused, then took out a storage bag from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Qingxuan, saying, "These are the seven treasures and eight precious items brought by Maitreya Buddha. Take them; they will benefit your cultivation."

Lu Qingxuan accepted it with both hands without any dissatisfaction. He knew that Maitreya Buddha must have paid a considerable price to resolve this matter, but being able to obtain some more opportunities from the Dao Ancestor was already an unexpected joy for him.

The Taoist Ancestor added, "In addition, Maitreya Buddha also promised that when Buddhism expands eastward, no Buddhist temples will be built within a thousand miles of Zhongnan Mountain, and your Three Immortals Shrine will be the only place of worship in this land."

Lu Qingxuan was shocked; this was far more valuable than jackfruit.

The eastward expansion of Buddhism was inevitable. Although he was not afraid, he did not want to have a direct conflict with Buddhism.

With the promise of Maitreya Buddha, the Three Immortals Temple enjoyed a century of peace and stability.

"Thank you, Master."

The Dao Ancestor waved his hand and said, "I have observed that you have already reached the peak of the Profound Immortal realm for many days. During this time, you will stay in the Dou Shuai Palace, where I will teach you the Dao. How much you can comprehend depends on your own fortune."

Lu Qingxuan was overjoyed upon hearing this, for the Dao Ancestor's sermon was an incredible opportunity!

Lu Qingxuan immediately bowed and thanked him.

The Daoist Master waved his hand and said, "Get up. You must listen attentively to his lectures over the next three days and not be distracted."

Lu Qingxuan respectfully replied, "This disciple will remember."

The Dao Ancestor stood up from the futon, walked to the Eight Trigrams Furnace, and gently patted the furnace wall. The flames inside the furnace immediately dimmed by a third, and the heat in the alchemy room also subsided somewhat.

He turned around, sat down cross-legged again, and looked calmly at Lu Qingxuan, saying, "You have cultivated for many years and your foundation is solid. What you lack is only a trace of enlightenment. Today, your master will explain the essence of the Golden Core Dao to you. Listen carefully."

Lu Qingxuan sat upright opposite the Dao Ancestor, his mind clear and focused, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

The Dao Ancestor's voice, though not loud, resonated like a bell in the alchemy room, every word reaching Lu Qingxuan's ears and penetrating his heart.

He spoke of the Supreme Way of Forgetfulness, of the profound principles governing the Great Way before the creation of heaven and earth and the beginning of chaos, progressing step by step, each detail meticulously explained.

Under the guidance of the Dao Ancestor, Lu Qingxuan felt his mind become clear and empty. The previously vague parts became clear in an instant, and a clear energy flowed around his body, showing signs of entering a meditative state.