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

outside world,

As Jinjiao and Yinjiao watched the three flowers on Lu Qingxuan's head gradually wither, their hearts tightened.

"Junior Brother's inner demons are so terrifying..." Jin Jiao frowned.

They had seen others undergo the Golden Immortal Tribulation before, but this was the first time they had seen someone as terrifying as Lu Qingxuan.

It's hard to imagine how much Lu Qingxuan has endured to get to where he is today.

Within the illusion,

Lu Qingxuan pondered the other person's words for a long time. Then, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze calm as still water.

He looked at the person who looked exactly like him and suddenly smiled.

"You're right. I didn't tell my two brothers my true identity. I did compete with the Buddhist sect for incense offerings in Chechi Kingdom. I did consider using Nezha's identity."

You call me selfish, and I don't deny it, but my path is one you can't understand.

He stood up, met the man's gaze, his eyes open and honest, and said, "I protect the people because they trust me and worship me, and I cannot let them down."

I became sworn brothers with Huli and Yangli because they treated me sincerely, and I treated them sincerely in return.

As for my identity, it wasn't that I intentionally concealed it, but rather that the time wasn't right.

As for selfishness…

Who in this world isn't selfish?

Who among those who cultivate themselves doesn't do so for their own sake?

The Taoist patriarch preached the Tao, the Bodhisattva saved people, and the Buddha transmitted the Dharma. Wasn't each of them doing so for their own Tao?

Selfishness is not wrong; what is wrong is hurting others because of selfishness.

My actions, Lu Qingxuan's actions, are worthy of Heaven and Earth, worthy of my conscience, and worthy of the people who believe in me. That is enough.

With each word Lu Qingxuan spoke, his aura grew stronger. When he finished speaking, his Dao heart became clear, and the three flowers that were about to wither instantly solidified. A vast and boundless Daoist charm spread from his body.

Under the impact of that Daoist aura, the inner demon shattered!

Seeing the three flowers of Lu Qingxuan reunite, Jinjiao and Yinjiao also breathed a sigh of relief.

With the three calamities over, Lu Qingxuan is essentially halfway to becoming a Golden Immortal. As long as nothing unexpected happens in the next few tribulations, Lu Qingxuan will have no problem becoming a Golden Immortal.

Just as the two breathed a sigh of relief, lightning flashed from the depths of the clouds, bringing with it a devastating pressure.

The fourth bolt of lightning is here!

Without warning or preparation, a dark golden bolt of lightning struck down from the clouds.

Lu Qingxuan did not dodge. The moment his body touched the lightning, he felt an overwhelming force surge into his body, as if it would crush him.

Immediately, Lu Qingxuan gritted his teeth and channeled his magic power to his limbs and bones.

The power of thunder surged through the meridians, tearing them apart and scorching flesh wherever it went.

The body of a Golden Immortal is different from that of a Mysterious Immortal.

The physical body of a Golden Immortal is an immortal body that is one with the Dao, indestructible and impervious to all calamities.

This dark golden lightning bolt, though seemingly terrifying, is in fact an immense opportunity.

At least for many immortals and gods, they would never miss such a good opportunity.

The thunder lasted for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea before gradually dissipating.

On the deserted island,

Lu Qingxuan was charred black and his clothes were torn. Although he was in a sorry state, he had indeed gained benefits.

A divine light flowed within her skin, and as her blood and qi surged, a sound like thunder seemed to emanate from it.

It's so much better than before.

Then, the fifth bolt of tribulation lightning struck.

Lu Qingxuan still chose to tough it out, and although he was in a sorry state, he was still able to stabilize his injuries.

"Senior brother, do you think it's possible for Junior Brother to be granted a divine position by the Heavenly Court after he completes his tribulation, given his strength?" Silver Horn asked.

"Some time ago, there were indeed people in Heaven discussing this matter," said Golden Horn.

Lu Qingxuan built temples and shrines in the human world and received incense offerings. His followers were spread all over the world, which was comparable to many gods in the Heavenly Court.

Given that he was also a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, his status and abilities naturally attracted the attention of some in the Heavenly Court.

Silver Horn's eyes lit up, and he asked, "And then what? What divine title did they bestow upon my junior brother?"

Jinjiao shook his head and said, "No, the discussion was suppressed by the master as soon as it started."

Silver Horn was taken aback, his face full of confusion, and said, "Why? If Junior Brother had a divine position in the Heavenly Court, it would be easier for him to do things, and those Buddhists would have to think twice before causing trouble."

Jinjiao glanced at him and said, "The master has his own considerations, which are not for us to presume to know."

He paused, then said, "However, I privately think that Master probably doesn't want his junior brother to be bound by the rules of the Heavenly Court."

"Think about it, if my junior brother were granted a divine position, he would be subject to the Heavenly Court's control, have to attend court, and be at their beck and call. With his personality, how could he possibly stand that?"

Silver Horn thought for a moment and nodded, "That's true."

Jinjiao added, "There's another layer. Junior Brother's path lies in the mortal realm, not in the Heavenly Court."

His prayers and offerings came from the people and from the temples dedicated to the Three Immortals, not from any official appointment from the Heavenly Court.

If he were granted a divine position, would the people worship his official post or him as a person? I fear the offerings and prayers would become impure.

Silverhorn nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

...

On the deserted island, Lu Qingxuan stared intently at the tribulation clouds above, where the sixth tribulation lightning was already gathering.

This time, however, it was not ordinary lightning, but a bolt of pure white, cold lightning that struck silently from the clouds.

The lightning didn't roar or boom; instead, it sent a chill down your spine, as if it were freezing everything in the world.

Lu Qingxuan didn't have time to think much before summoning the alchemy furnace.

The alchemy furnace collided with the white lightning, but there was no explosion or loud noise. The white lightning completely ignored the existence of the alchemy furnace and went straight into Lu Qingxuan's body.

A chill instantly swept over my entire body.

Lu Qingxuan gritted his teeth, his golden core spinning wildly in his dantian, radiating brilliant golden light.

The chill was gradually expelled from the body by the golden light, the white frost melted, the ice crystals dissipated, and the magical power in the meridians began to flow again.

He was panting heavily, his whole body soaked in sweat, as if he had crawled out of an ice cellar.

Watching from afar, Golden Horn and Silver Horn were terrified. Silver Horn exclaimed, "This... what kind of lightning is this? How can it be even more sinister than the Heaven-Opening Lightning?"

Jinjiao said in a deep voice, "Ice Soul Divine Lightning is specifically designed to freeze magic power and the soul. The fact that Junior Brother was able to withstand it shows that his Golden Core power is pure enough that ordinary cold air cannot get close to him."

However, given how terrifying this sixth tribulation lightning was, it's hard to say whether Lu Qingxuan was lucky or unlucky...

In the past, cultivators could usually pass through tribulations safely by relying on their supernatural powers and magical treasures, but Lu Qingxuan's tribulation lightning was designed to be unexpected and strike him directly.

If they hadn't known each other, he would have suspected that Lu Qingxuan was some kind of heinous villain, which was why he was being targeted like this.

Before the seventh lightning bolt struck, Lu Qingxuan popped a few more pills into his mouth.

As expected, he should be undergoing nine tribulations this time. As the saying goes, every three tribulations bring change, and the terror of the last three tribulations will be far greater than the previous ones.

Therefore, when facing the seventh and eighth tribulation lightning bolts, Lu Qingxuan could not allow himself to be injured. He had to be in full strength to meet the ninth tribulation lightning bolt!