Yet before long, he caught wind of the Heavenly Court army's punitive expedition.
He rushed over in a burning hurry.
His gaze swept over the immortals. Though they were the Heavenly Court's main forces, no Great Luo cultivator was present, which put him further at ease.
Only when his gaze passed over Red Pine Master did it pause, surprise showing on his face.
Here was a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal.
One he did not know.
Seeing his expression, Li Jing hurriedly introduced him. "This is Daoist Red Pine Master. At Great Emperor Gouchen's invitation, he too has come to subdue the demons."
Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta pressed his palms together and praised him. "So you are Fellow Daoist Red Pine Master. I have long admired your great name. In years past, you helped the Flame and Yellow Emperors crush Chiyou, rendering great service to the rise of our Human Race. Please accept this humble monk's bow."
As he spoke, he bowed slightly.
Red Pine Master kept his hands behind his back and did not return the courtesy, plainly harboring little goodwill toward the Buddhist Sect.
Li Jing felt rather awkward at this, but Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta remained as cheerful as ever.
Once the greetings were over, Li Jing said, "Now that Daoist Red Pine Master and Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta are helping us, Flower-Fruit Mountain's destruction is only a matter of time. Star Lord of Fire Virtue, Luo Xuan!"
At his summons, Luo Xuan stepped forward to receive his orders.
Li Jing said, "I order you to send down world-burning heavenly fire, set Flower-Fruit Mountain ablaze, and dispel the demonic mist."
Luo Xuan accepted the order and summoned the Fire Department's Orthodox Gods to set up the Heavenly Fire Grand Formation.
Watching from the side, Red Pine Master's gaze held a hint of amusement. He