The Journey West Begins, the Naughty Dragon of the Jinghe!

"Buzz!"

In the void, another ball of demonic god's Origin Power emerged. Above the ball of light, a giant dragon roared to the sky, its figure existing between reality and illusion. If Ye Xuan hadn't already perfected his power of the Void-Reality Law, he really wouldn't have been able to grasp this ball of demonic god's Origin Power.

This ball of light is none other than the second Illusionary and Real Demon God, the Great Void Ancient Dragon!

Seeing that he had obtained another ball of the Great Void Ancient Dragon's Origin Power in his hand, Ye Xuan nodded and waved his hand, sending it into Yingchou Stream to allow it to nurture for a while.

Five hundred years later, when Golden Cicada and others from the Inner World arrive, they will subdue the Great Void Ancient Dragon on the Road to Heaven and use it as the White Dragon Horse to participate in the journey to the Journey to the West. With each step it takes, it will solidify this world a little, transforming it from Great Thousand World in Dreams illusion into a real Primordial World land.

"Good!"

Seeing this, Ye Xuan nodded and went straight into Secluded Cultivation.

While Ye Xuan was in Secluded Cultivation, in the Heavenly Court, at the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

This is the place in the Heavenly Court where sinful dragons are dealt with. The murderous aura soars to the sky, and the dark clouds are gloomy. On the platform, a towering stone pillar pierces the clouds, and the chains clang together, producing a sound like metal striking stone.

Because he burned the pearl bestowed upon him by the Jade Emperor during his wedding, Ao Lie, the Third Prince Ao Lie of the West Sea Dragon King, was reported to the Heavenly Court by his biological father, the West Sea Dragon King. After being escorted by a group of golden-armored warriors, he was sent to the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

This Dragon-Slaying Platform is no ordinary platform. Even dragons with weak bloodlines possess incredibly powerful bodies and formidable vitality. Once their heads are severed, the Five Qi within their chests are cut off, extinguishing the life force within their bodies, leaving only a wisp of primordial spirit to be cast into the Reincarnation.

"It's noon!"

"Cut!"

At the Chief Executioner's command, the Thunder Department Gods activated a massive Dragon Execution Guillotine, its chilling light illuminating the heavens and earth. Ao Lie watched this scene, roared to the sky, his dragon eyes filled with resentment and despair.

Just as the Dragon Execution Guillotine was about to fall at the critical moment, a beam of emerald-green holy light streaked across the sky and landed heavily on the Dragon Execution Guillotine, preventing it from advancing any further and cutting down.

"What kind of madman dares to obstruct the Heavenly Court from carrying out its punishments?"

Seeing this scene, Wen Zhong, the Universal Thunder Lord of the Nine Heavens, couldn't help but frown.

As the auspicious clouds dispersed, a spirited young woman in a green dress stepped through the void and descended directly into the world. She wore Green Cloud Patterned Shirt patterns, and a faint aura of primordial energy circulated around her. Her bright, lively eyes revealed a hint of untamed spirit.

He is none other than Bi Xiao Daoist, the last of the San Xiao under Ye Xuan!

"It is I who have arrived. What does Wen Zhong intend to do now?"

With one hand on her hip, Bi Xiao casually flicked her wrist, and the Dragon Execution Guillotine, carrying the majestic power of heaven, instantly dissipated its boundless killing intent.

"The Fairy Bixiao?"

Seeing this, Wen Zhong's pupils shrank, and he forcefully suppressed all his anger.

Throughout the world, who doesn't know that his master, the Daoist Venerable Jieyin, possesses Tongtian strength, capable of contending with even the Dao Ancestor? He can be considered the number one person below the Dao Ancestor, or even on the same level as the Dao Ancestor. Moreover, not only is Ye Xuan's Daoist Tongtian -powerful, but his Second Younger Brother, Yunxiao, has also received the blessings of heaven and earth. With his unparalleled comprehension, he has achieved the status of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal and has even obtained the Way of Void and Reality, becoming a Dao Ancestor.

As for his third disciple, Qiongxiao, he entered the Western Teachings, established Buddhist Sect, and, relying on his supreme vow and the Method of Becoming a Sage in Dreams, entered the Realm of Sages.

Furthermore, after attaining sainthood, he snatched food from the jaws of Sage, established the Three Generations of Buddhas, and guided the chief disciple of the Jie Interception Sect into the Buddhist Sect, becoming the Ten Thousand Buddhas' Venerable.

Based on this calculation, Wen Zhong, who was Holy Mother Jinling, was only a third-generation disciple of the Interception Sect. The other party, on the other hand, was a disciple of a Sage, so it was normal for him to call him "Uncle-Master." Moreover, if the Dao Venerable's strength was truly comparable to that of the Dao Ancestor, then the other party could be compared to the Tongtian Sect Master. How could Wen Zhong dare to stop him? He immediately cupped his hands in a salute and said...

"Greetings, Fairy Bixiao. Wen Zhong was unaware that Fairy Bixiao had graced the Heavenly Court with her presence. I will now go and inform the Great Heavenly Venerate."

Upon hearing this, Bi Xiao nodded in agreement. Knowing that Fairy Bixiao had arrived, Haotian immediately descended from the palace to greet Bi Xiao, his face beaming with joy.

"Haotian greets Fairy Bixiao, but was unaware of Fairy Yunxiao's arrival. I have failed to greet you properly!"

"Please!"

Seeing the sincerity on Heavenly Dao's face, Bi Xiao Daoist pondered for a moment, and after drinking with him for a while, Haotian finally spoke.

"Fairy Bixiao, your presence is an honor. Has the Dao Ancestor issued a decree?"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Bixiao shook her head and said, "My master has been in Secluded Cultivation. I came to the Heavenly Court to seek my master's help and catch up with him."

"Great Heavenly Venerate, what grave mistake has this Naughty Dragon committed that warrants its execution on the Dragon-Slaying Platform?"

"Your Fairy Bixiao, on the day of his wedding, this Naughty Dragon's fiancée had an affair. In a fit of rage, he set fire to the main hall, burning it down. His father, upholding justice, took him to the Heavenly Court. I had no choice but to send him to the Dragon-Slaying Platform."

"Good!"

Upon learning the truth, Bi Xiao Bixiao frowned slightly and said, "The Buddha Mother Qiongxiao issued a decree ordering me to go to the Eastern Lands to find the Scripture-Taking Person. This Naughty Dragon has not committed a grave crime. I have come to petition the Great Heavenly Venerate to spare its life and allow me to take it along as a porter for the Scripture-Taking Person."

"It's just a Naughty Dragon. If the fairy wants it, then take it!"

"Take him away. Out of respect for Fairy Bixiao, spare his life, absolve him of his sins, and make him obey Fairy Bixiao."

Upon learning that he had survived, Ao Lie, the Third Prince West Sea Dragon King, transformed into human form and bowed down in worship.

"White Dragon Ao Lie, thank you so much, Immortal, for saving my life!"

"No need to thank me. Although I have saved your life, I will bestow upon you another Great Merit. You must Secluded Cultivation in Yingchou Stream and, when the future Scripture-Taking Person arrives at Yingchou Stream, transform into a white dragon and carry him to the Western Paradise to seek the Mahayana Buddhist teachings."

"Journey to the West?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Lie, the White Dragon dragon, was also shocked. Even though he came from the remote and impoverished West Sea, he had heard a little about the journey to the Journey to the West.

The journey to the Journey to the West is essentially a contest between the Buddhist Sect and Laozi. If the pilgrim can be carried to the West, Future Buddha will at least grant him the status of an Arhat. This would indeed be a Great Merit. Thinking of this, the White Dragon spoke up directly.

"Yes!"

"I will never forget your great kindness, White Dragon. I will remain in Secluded Cultivation in Yingchou Stream, waiting for the Scripture-Taking Person to come."

Upon hearing this, Bi Xiao nodded. After sending the White Dragon Ao Lie into Yingchou Stream, she went to Purple Tenuity Heaven to seek an Daoist Yun Xiao. She had indeed come to see Daoist Yun Xiao; the two had not seen each other for a thousand years, Bi Xiao wanted to get closer to him and perhaps have him give her some extra help, to see if she could also help him reach the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

During this period, Bi Xiao also felt a bit of pressure.

After Golden Cicada Buddhist Sect and returns from his successful Journey to the West, he will be able to enter the realm of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal and achieve Body Becoming a Sage by virtue of his supreme fortune and great Power of Merit!

As for Daoist Kong Xuan, he was born with the Innate Five Elements Qi, held the Innate Five Directional Banners, and possessed the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root Five-Leaf Pine Needle. He was making rapid progress on the Great Dao of the Five Elements Dao, and might become a saint someday. As for Senior Sister Daoist Yuan Yao, she had also reached a completely new realm in comprehending the Great Dao of Life.

Some time ago, Ye Xuan gifted him a Death Demon God Treasure of Dao Achievement: the Death Blade!

Holding the Death Blade, Daoist Yun Yao comprehends the Dao of Life and Death, and is already close to entering the realm of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal. Among Ye Xuan's disciples, only Bi Xiao is still stuck at the Realm of Quasi-Saint.

If they wait any longer, everyone else will be entering the Realm of Sages. How can Bi Xiao possibly remain seated then?

Thinking of this, Bi Xiao Bixiao went straight into the Purple Tenuity Heaven. Compared with the other disciples under Ye Xuan, Bi Xiao was not without advantages. Apart from Ye Xuan, the only two people in the Dao Seeking Palace who had entered the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal were sisters who were born with him. As long as the two of them preached the Dao, it would be just around the corner for them to enter the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, five hundred years have passed. In Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the palace Nine Heavens Changhe, and the people of all nations pay Mianliu.

In this Human World city, where fortune and destiny reside, a Divination Shop quietly opened in the West Market.

The lintel was simple, with only a wooden plaque bearing a single line of large characters.

Analyze Yin and Yang, predict fortune and misfortune!

The fortune teller was a sorcerer named Yuan Tiangang. He walked the world without ever getting involved in any Karma. He only charged three coins for each divination, yet his predictions were always accurate. He had a reputation throughout the entire Chang'an City.

However, because its divination was so accurate, the dragon sons and grandsons, Shrimp Soldier within the Jing River were tragically wiped out, and the population declined.

"You brat, you've gone too far in bullying our dragon race!"

Inside the Jinghe Water Mansion, the Jinghe Dragon King suddenly smashed the Glazed Lamp in his hand, his dragon might overflowing and stirring up towering waves. He had intended to reveal his true form, unleash divine punishment, and Human Race see what the consequences would be for offending him.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that he was Righteous Gods in charge of rain, while the other party was just a mortal commoner. If he were to directly attack, and others found out, not only would he lose face, but the entire dragon clan would also lose face.

Thinking of this, he immediately transformed into a handsome, elegant scholar in white robes, with a dragon-patterned jade pendant hanging from his waist, and headed straight for the West Market.

"Yuan Tiangang, you claim to have insight into the secrets of heaven, do you dare to wager with me?"

Yuan Tiangang sat firmly in the bamboo chair, gently waving his feather fan. His gaze swept over the endless Water Law surrounding the scholar, and he said calmly, "Distinguished guest, what do you wish to wager with me, Yuan Tiangang?"

"I'm betting on the Shichen and amount of rain tomorrow!"

The scholar sneered, lightly waving his folding fan, and said, "If you're right, I'll grant you a great fortune; if you're even slightly off, you can burn this signboard, get out of Chang'an, and never set foot in the Tang Dynasty again."

Yuan Tiangang sighed softly, flicked his long sleeves, and gently flicked the three copper coins with his fingertips, as if the power of the Starry Sky was flowing between his fingers.

"My lord, you are born of noble birth, why be so aggressive? If you require me to leave Chang'an, I will leave on my own."

"If you back down, kowtow three times, and I'll let you go!"

Seeing that Yuan Tiangang had backed down, the scholar pressed on relentlessly.

Seeing this, Yuan Tiangang's eyes flashed with helplessness, and he said slowly, "If you insist on the contest, sir, let there be thunder at noon tomorrow, rain at 3:45 a. m., and the rain stop by 1:00 p. m., for a total of three feet, three inches, and forty-eight points of water. What do you say?"

"Good!"

"I will come tomorrow at noon. If you don't approve, I will burn this shop down and you will be kicked out of Chang'an!"

The Jinghe Dragon King laughed wildly and left with a flick of his sleeve. He was the Jinghe Dragon King, and the amount of rain in the Human World was entirely up to him. If he had the slightest thought tomorrow, this mortal's divination would be a complete loss.

However, just as he returned to the Water Palace, feeling quite pleased with himself, a brilliant golden light pierced through the Water Domain and transformed into an imperial Imperial Edict.

"By imperial decree, the Jinghe Dragon King is to unleash thunder at noon tomorrow, followed by rain at 3:45 PM, totaling three feet, three inches, and forty-eight drops of water..."

"Buzz!"

The Dragon King was struck dumb, frozen in place. The exact Shichen and amount of rainfall Imperial Edict in the decree were exactly the same as what Yuan Tiangang had said.

"This..."

"Impossible! How could a mortal possibly foresee an imperial edict personally approved by the Jade Emperor?"

The dragon princes and princesses nearby also gathered around, and seeing their father so distraught, they immediately offered their advice.

"Father, why are you alarmed? You are the Jinghe Dragon King. Once it rains, who will bother to count the exact number of drops? Even a moment's delay or an inch's difference—can a mere Daoist priest possibly reach the ears of Heaven and file a complaint in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall?"

Upon hearing this, the Jinghe Dragon King's expression shifted between light and dark. A wisp of Disaster Qi entered his primordial spirit, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "What you say makes sense. I am the Dragon King. Changing the rainfall amount is just a matter of time; who would know!"

The following morning, dark clouds rolled in over Chang'an City. The Jinghe Dragon King deliberately delayed unleashing thunder by a quarter of an hour and, during the rain, withheld three inches of it.

After the rain, the Dragon King stormed into the Divination Shop again, kicking over the fortune-telling stall.

"You stinking Daoist priest, the Shichen is wrong, the numbers are wrong, get out of Chang'an now!"

Yuan Tiangang was not angry. He slowly stood up, shook his head, and said.

"Jinghe Dragon King, even now, are you still trying to deceive yourself?"

The scholar shuddered, his face turning deathly pale. "Who are you, to have seen through my true form?"

"What a pity, a fight of pride has cost him his life."

Yuan Tiangang shook his head and picked up the copper coins on the table. "The Dragon King has violated the Heavenly Law by altering the timing of the seasons and withholding rain. He should be facing a death sentence. The Dragon Execution Platform is probably already prepared with the Dragon-Slaying Treasure Blade. Why is the Dragon King not preparing for his own funeral but instead coming to me, a fortune teller? What brings you here?"

"Thump!"

The Jinghe Dragon King's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground. Since the other party could foresee the Heavenly Court's Imperial Edict, he realized that his violation of the Heavenly Law was indeed true. He immediately grabbed Yuan Tiangang's clothes and pleaded pitifully.

"Gentlemen!"

"Please, sir, save me!"

After pondering for a long time, Yuan Tiangang finally spoke with resignation, "You have violated the Heavenly Law, and I cannot save you. However, there is still Thread of Life. The person overseeing the execution is Wei Zheng, a minister of the Tang Dynasty. If you can persuade Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty to stop Wei Zheng, you can escape this calamity once the time for the dragon's Shichen has passed."

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Xie!"

The Jinghe Dragon King was overjoyed to have found such a treasure. With a flash of divine light, he transformed into a blur and fled towards the Tang Dynasty Imperial Palace.

As he departed, Yuan Tiangang shook his head, knowing that the other party was already prepared to die. Without lingering, he transformed into a beam of divine light and left directly.