Earth Immortal Realm, Yellow Wind Ridge, Pure Law Bamboo!
Since the beginning of time, the Primordial World has been expanding continuously.
For millions of years, they have been unaware of the height of the sky, the thickness of the earth, its boundaries, and its vastness!
After the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, the Primordial World was shattered and divided into Four Great Continents, known as the 'Earth Immortal Realm'.
It is the place where all immortals return and the source of all sages.
The Four Great Continents are: Divine Continent of East Victory, Continent of West Ox Congratulations, Continent of Southern Jambudvipa, and Continent of Northern Kuru.
The people of Dongsheng Shenzhou revere Heaven and Earth, and are cheerful and peaceful; they honor the immortals and saints of Daoism.
The people of Continent of West Ox Congratulations are free from greed and killing, cultivate their vital energy and nurture their spirit. Although there are no supreme immortals, everyone enjoys longevity and devotes themselves to worshipping Buddha.
The people of Continent of Southern Jambudvipa greedy, lustful, and prone to violence and conflict; the region is quite chaotic, with numerous disputes arising between Daoism, Buddhist Sect, demons, and other sects vying for their teachings.
The people of Continent of Northern Kuru, though fond of killing, do so only to make a living. They are simple-minded and unassuming, and do not commit many atrocities. The desolate mountains and treacherous waters are inhabited by giant beasts from the High Antiquity Primordial World era.
Beyond the Four Great Continents lies the vast expanse of the Four Seas.
Above it are the Nine Heavens, below it are the Nine Netherworlds.
Beyond the Four Great Continents and the Four Seas lies an endless void. Within this void, countless great and small worlds, like stars surrounding the moon, revolve around this Primordial World core of the Four Great Continents and the Four Seas.
Beyond this realm, the starry sky shines even brighter. Within the Heavenly Cycle celestial bodies, countless Spirit Birth are nurtured!
The Earth Immortal Realm.
Continent of Southern Jambudvipa).
The continent is vast and boundless, far surpassing any of the Ganges Worlds in the four directions. Within it, somewhere unknown, lies a precipitous mountain range—
High are the mountains, steep are the ridges; precipitous are the cliffs, deep are the ravines; resounding are the springs, and vibrant are the flowers.
This mountain range: its peaks reach the blue sky, and its valleys Underworld.
In front of the mountain, there are white clouds and towering, strange rocks, an endless Soul-Seizing Cliff. Behind the cliff is the winding Hidden Dragon Cave, where Dripping Water Rock.
Then I saw some antlered deer with their distinctive forked claws, and a mud-covered roe deer staring intently at people; a coiled, red-scaled python, and a playful, white-faced ape. As evening fell, a tiger sought its den in the Bashan Mountains; at dawn, a dragon emerged from the water, its roar echoing as it climbed its cave entrance. Birds of prey took flight with fluttering steps; beasts of the forest moved with swift, rhythmic movements. Suddenly, a swarm of wolves and insects swept past, startling everyone and making their hearts pound with fear.
It is that Dangdangdong Cave, Dangdangdong Cave, Cave Dangdangdong Cave facing the mountain. Green mountains are dyed into a thousand feet of jade, and green gauze covers ten thousand piles of smoke.
It was called 'Yellow Wind Ridge'.
However, Yellow Wind Ridge was no ordinary place, as it was home to two Demon Race kings.
That Great King, known as the "Great Sage Huangfeng," has an incredibly powerful background. It is said that he once fought against the Victorious Fighting Buddha of the Western Buddhist Sect. When he unleashes his Threefold Samadhi Divine Wind, the world immediately darkens. He is unmatched in heaven and earth and is a first-rate ferocious demon.
The second king called himself "Azure Fox Great Sage," but he was a level below him. However, his origins were mysterious, and he possessed many tricks up his sleeve. Twelve thousand years ago, he came from the west and joined the Great Sage Huangfeng of Yellow Wind Ridge. This Great Sage Huangfeng had very high standards, and although he had a group of demons under his command, he preferred to work alone.
Many demon kings in the world coveted Yellow Wind Ridge, a place of cultivation, and had a top-tier demon like Great Sage Huangfeng guarding it, and wanted to come and join them, but they were all turned away by Great Sage Huangfeng.
Only this "Azure Fox Great Sage" joined Yellow Wind Ridge upon arrival, becoming sworn brothers with the Great Sage Huangfeng and taking command of the 100,000 demons of Yellow Wind Ridge. In just over ten thousand years, his fame spread far and wide, making him quite extraordinary.
This day.
Outside Yellow Wind Ridge.
Two senior monks strode over.
A man carrying a cloth bag, always smiling, with a large belly.
He was a man with a strong physique, like a Hercules, with broad shoulders and a thick waist, and an extraordinary build. Yet he was also Pure and composed, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility at first glance.
"The king ordered me to patrol the mountain, yi er yo oh yi er yi er yo."
After patrolling the South Mountain, I'll patrol the North Mountain, oh...
The king ordered me to patrol the mountain, ee-er-yo-oh ee-er-ee-er-yo.
Be careful of that laughing monk, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
He has a big cloth bag, oh my, oh my, oh my.
A person who always has a smile on their face is the scariest.
The king summoned me to patrol the mountain, ee-er-yo-oh ee-er-ee-er-yo-ge.
In Yellow Wind Ridge.
I could only hear the tinkling and peeling sound of bells behind the mountain. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a little monster, carrying a flag with the word "order" in his arms, a bell hanging from his waist, and banging a clapper in his hand, walking from north to south.
If you look closely, you'll see he's twelve feet tall.
Walking with a pigeon-toed gait, singing an unknown tune, he patrolled the north and south sides of the mountains.
Two senior monks entered the mountain and saw the little demon, and heard its cry.
The burly monk remained unmoved.
The Laughing Monk laughed heartily, "Well done, you little Green Fox! So you know how to be afraid of trouble after all. Stealing my 'Mountain-Splitting Pearl' is one thing, but how dare you even uproot the 'Pure Bamboo' in my senior brother's courtyard!"
The laughing monk shook his head.
He staggered forward and stopped the little demon.
"Huh?"
"You ignorant monk, do you even know what kind of place this is, yet you dare to trespass like this?"
The little demon waved the command flag in his hand impatiently and said, "Hurry up and hurry up! You old monk, you're so thick-skinned, steaming you won't taste good. Be careful, or I, the Wind Drill, will skin you alive and pickle you to make a snack with my wine!"
As he spoke.
They looked fierce and menacing, as if they were driving them away.
Hearing this, the laughing monk laughed even harder and asked, "You little devil, your king ordered you to patrol the mountain and beware of the laughing monk carrying a cloth bag. Take a look at me."
The laughing monk circled around in front of the little demon.
Always smiling, carrying a cloth bag.
"Laugh!"
"You monk certainly know how to pat yourself on the back."
The little demon chuckled, looking at the laughing monk. Seeing his chubby, mortal body, she laughed even louder, almost bending over with laughter.
The laughing monk asked curiously, "What are you laughing at, little demon?"
The little demon, bored with patrolling the mountain, was happy to encounter someone and grinned, saying, "Let me let you, you mortal monk, know that my Second King was once invincible throughout Spirit Mountain, beating the Eighteen Arhats of the Western Spirit Mountain a pulp and even stealing the 'Mountain-Splitting Pearl' from that Cloth-Bag Arhat. The old monk holds grudges the most, which is why the Second King ordered us to patrol the mountain and be careful. We're not afraid of direct combat, but we're afraid of the old monk using underhanded tricks."
The little demon was beaming with pride.
When the Second King's deeds are mentioned, he becomes even more arrogant, as if it were not the "Azure Fox Great Sage" who had conquered Spirit Mountain, but this little demon himself.
"Venerable Yinjietuo".
Seeing that the little demon couldn't remember the name of the monk, the Laughing Monk couldn't help but remind him.
"Yes, yes, yes."
"It was this Venerable One, Joyful and Delightful, whose large cloth bag could hold a person. It is said that he was quite powerful in the West. It's just a pity that he met my Second King, which is why he suffered. His 'Mountain-Splitting Pearl,' which could Mountain-Splitting Earth-Rending Technique, was taken by my Second King."
"It's really pitiful."
The little demon shook his head as he spoke, seemingly showing some sympathy for the cloth-bag monk.
He was invincible throughout Spirit Mountain.
The Eighteen Arhats were terrified and pissed themselves in fear.
The Laughing Monk turned to the Strong Monk and said with a forced smile, "Green Fox is ignorant of his own limitations and has slandered my fellow disciples and venerable ones. Please forgive him."
The venerable monk was upright and serene. Upon hearing this, he said slowly, "You may do as you see fit, Green Fox brother. I have come here only to retrieve the 'Pure Law Bamboo'."
"That's only right."
"This 'Pure Law Bamboo' was obtained by my senior brother from the young leader of the Way of Heaven Sect. He planted it in the courtyard specifically for meditation and cultivation. The Green Fox, being ignorant, stole it. Once I catch this demon, I will make him personally apologize to my senior brother."
The laughing monk said repeatedly.
The monk nodded slightly.
The laughing monk added, "However, this wicked creature has been cast into Yellow Wind Ridge. The Yellow Wind Monster is a disciple of Lingji Bodhisattva, Threefold Samadhi Divine Wind is extremely powerful. Senior brother, you must be careful."
"Amitabha Buddha!"
The monk quietly chanted a Buddhist prayer and nodded again.
Two senior monks were talking.
The little demon was completely confused, and it wasn't until a long while later that he understood—
"You monk, you're actually the real deal!"
Upon recognizing it, he was immediately shocked.
With a wave of the command flag in his hand, wind and fire suddenly arose, and Radiance flashed, as if sending a message into the mountains.
The Laughing Monk didn't bother arguing with the little demon.
They staggered along, heading into the mountains.
The monk Zhuang also walked forward.
"Disaster has struck!"
"Disaster has struck!"
"The monk from the Western Heaven Paradise has arrived!"
The little demon dared not stop him and hurriedly flew into the mountains to deliver the message.
Just then—
Whoosh!
Boom boom boom!
In Yellow Wind Ridge, wind and clouds gathered, thunder roared, and various strange phenomena appeared, causing all the monsters, big and small, in the ridge to look up.
"He's become an immortal!"
"Which commander has become an immortal?"
They bared their teeth and grinned, pointing at the sky and shouting excitedly.
The Laughing Monk and the Strong Monk also stopped in their tracks and looked up.
Then, all sorts of strange phenomena appeared in the sky.
The wind rises and the clouds gather.
The wind howled and thunder roared.
Electricity moves like a dragon or snake.
A burst of light erupted, creating a truly magnificent spectacle. There were even wisps of pure energy within it, instantly refreshing and delightful to behold.
"Good, good, good!"
"This child possesses profound virtue and a deep foundation, and is quite Buddhist in nature. The moment I arrived, he became True Immortal. He has an affinity with my Buddhist Sect and should be accepted as my disciple!"
The Laughing Monk beamed with joy as he observed the extraordinary phenomena in the sky and on the ground. He was in no hurry to go any further and stood at a distance, quietly observing the changes in the phenomena and waiting for that person to become an immortal.
However, he did have the idea of taking on a disciple.
The burly monk looked up at the sky and vaguely saw a Green Bamboo, its branches like jade, exuding a sense of Pure. He also felt a familiar aura emanating from it, causing the monk to tremble. "Sixteen thousand years ago, this Pure Law Bamboo actually attained Immortal Dao and became Mahayana True Immortal?!"
"Pure Law Bamboo?"
Upon hearing this, the Laughing Monk's joy faltered, and he quickly looked up at the sky. In the dim light, he seemed to see a Green Bamboo growing. Filled with doubt and surprise, he turned to the Strong Monk and asked in a curious voice, "Senior Brother, are you saying that the one who attained True Immortal in this mountain is the 'Pure Law Bamboo' that was stolen from your courtyard by the Green Fox?"
This was no small matter.
Although this Pure Law Bamboo is a spiritual object, it comes from the same source as the 'Six Roots Pure Bamboo' in the hands of the Western saints. It was obtained by the young leader of the Way of Heaven Sect from the 'Pure Tranquil Bamboo Grove Six Roots Pure Bamboo'. Although it is not among the top-tier, it is still rare in the world.
Even Buddhist Sect Arhats and Venerable Ones cannot obtain it.
Like a laughing monk.
He is the Cloth-Bag Arhat, Venerable Yinjietuo, one of the Eighteen Arhats of Western Buddhist Sect. He possesses great Divine Ability powers and carries a "Qiankun Sack" on his back that can hold all things in the world.
His name is known throughout the Four Great Continents.
Yet, even a single Pure Law Bamboo cannot be obtained.
His burly monk brother, also one of the Eighteen Arhats, was called "Venerable Nujuluo," also known as the "Meditating Arhat," whose reputation far surpassed that of the Cloth-Bag Arhat.
It was by fortuitous opportunity chance that he obtained a plant from Black Wind Mountain, where the young leader of the Way of Heaven Sect cultivated, and treasured it as a precious gem.
Such a spiritual object.
Despite possessing the myriad wonders of nature's creation and countless agile and wondrous uses, it is difficult to awaken spiritual wisdom and embark on the path of cultivation. Since ancient times, there has never been a story of Pure Law Bamboo Attainment of the Dao enlightenment through cultivation.
I was able to see you today.
Even the Cloth-Bag Arhat was startled when caught off guard.
Earth Immortal Realm is quite difficult. Only one chapter today; let me organize my thoughts further.