Purging Demons at Lion Camel Ridge (28)

Meanwhile, Nezha was demonstrating his treasure.

That Longevity Lock was originally for protection, but Nezha took it and turned it into a chain to lock and imprison people.

That Treasure Casket was originally a container for storing things, but Nezha said it could be used to store people.

Xiao Zhenying quickly snatched the two treasures back, refusing to let Nezha use them.

Half a day after the apprenticeship banquet, the immortals departed, and Xiao Zhenying also bid farewell to her parents and went to the Flower Realm to learn her skills, following Ao Tu's side.

Because Ao Tu lived not far away and could often go home, he didn't feel too much of a sense of being away from home.

After Ao Tu brought Xiao Zhenying back to the Flower Realm, he dressed her in the Daoist Attendant Robe, and she then followed him to learn Taoist Technique arts and Alchemy.

Xiao Zhenying was familiar with Sister Jiangzhu and Sister Apricot Immortal, so she felt no discomfort in the Flower Realm.

Ao Tu then took the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir he had previously refined and went to the Tushita Palace to present it as a gift.

Upon arriving at the Tushita Palace, they saw the Gold Horn and Silver Horn.

The two asked, "Brother, what brings you here?"

Ao Tu said, "I am grateful for the Dao Ancestor's gift of the flag. I have specially refined a pill to present to him and also to ask for his guidance on alchemy."

Upon hearing this, the two went inside to report, and soon invited Ao Tu in.

Ao Tu went in, met with Taishang Laojun, and recounted the events of the past.

Taishang Laojun said, "That flag was given to you by Guanyin Bodhisattva. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to borrow it. Because the Bodhisattva is inherently compassionate, I lent her the flag so that it could be delivered to you. You will need this flag when you Attainment of the Dao in the future."

Ao Tu listened and thanked him repeatedly.

Taishang Laojun said, "No need to thank me. This flag is for you, but there are conditions."

Ao Tu laughed and said, "Those with conditions are not to be feared, Dao Ancestor, please speak."

Taishang Laojun said, "There are three conditions: Taiqing, Yuqing, Shangqing."

Ao Tu said, "Three Sage, one for each, is fair."

Taishang Laojun laughed and said, "I have two conditions. Yuqing has one, Shangqing does not."

Ao Tu paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Please speak."

Taishang Laojun said, "None of these three conditions will damage our relationship. First, if there is any Dao Contention between you and my Daoism after you Attainment of the Dao, our two schools will each settle the dispute once."

Ao Tu said, "I agree."

Taishang Laojun said, "Secondly, I will do you a favor in the future and won't make things difficult for you."

Ao Tu said, "I agree."

Taishang Laojun said, "The third condition will be told to you by Yuqing later."

Ao Tu nodded.

Then Taishang Laojun looked at the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir again, and after a moment said, "You are about to Corpse-Slaying."

Ao Tu was taken aback, as if he had been instantly awakened, but this feeling vanished in an instant. He asked, "What kind of corpse are you going to slay?"

Taishang Laojun said, "Your Good Corpse has been severed, and your Evil Corpse is about to emerge, but this time it should be severed from my Self Corpse."

"Self," Ao Tu murmured these two words to himself, feeling nothing in his heart.

If it's about slaying Evil Corpse, he did notice something. Since the Little Western Heaven, his methods have indeed become more decisive, and the evil thoughts in his heart have also intensified, making him no longer able to restrain himself.

But Lord Lao said it was not Evil Corpse, but the Self.

Ao Tu had no clue what to do.

Without thinking further, Ao Tu decided to let him be.

After leaving the Tushita Palace, Ao Tu was about to the Lower Realm mortal realm when he saw many Immortal rushing towards the Lingxiao Hall.

Ao Tu stopped a deity, who was Treasure-Summoning God of Wealth, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Treasure-Summoning God laughed, "So it's the Celestial Worthy of Salvation! A great demon has appeared in the Lower Realm, fighting with the Four Buddhas of the Western Heaven. The commotion has alarmed the Heavenly Gate, and His Majesty is summoning all the immortals to see! Celestial Worthy Venerable, your arrival is just in time, please come with us!"

The Celestial Worthy of Salvation is Jade Emperor new official title bestowed upon Ao Tu. He holds the same title as the Perfected Lord Taixi Flower Realm. His full title is the Great Sage and Compassionate Savior Heavenly Venerable of the Western Heaven Supreme Ultimate Celestial Worthy of Salvation all spirits.

Those Immortal knew him but weren't close to him called Ao Tu the Celestial Worthy of Salvation, while those who were familiar with him called him the Perfected Lord Taixi. Those who were impolite, like Nezha, called him the Demon Dragon.

Ao Tu guessed that it was the Blood Sea Incarnation fighting with the Western Heaven monks, and asked, "Which four monks were they?"

Treasure-Summoning God, "I don't remember clearly either."

Ao Tu asked, "Are they Sakyamuni Buddha, Randeng Ancient Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, Medicine Buddha?"

Treasure-Summoning God, "Celestial Worthy Venerable, you jest. If it were these four Buddhas, how could I not recognize them? Besides, if it were these four Buddhas, the Demon would have been subdued long ago. They are four other Buddha."

Upon hearing this, Ao Tu realized that it was Tathagata Monk, so he abandoned his idea of descending to the Lower Realm to help the Incarnation. Pulled by the Treasure-Summoning God, he went to the Lingxiao Hall to watch.

Upon arriving at the Lingxiao Hall, they saw a precious mirror that displayed scenes from the Lower Realm.

The gods took their seats and observed what was reflected in the mirror.

When Taibai Jinxing saw Ao Tu arrive, he made way for Ao Tu to come and watch. Treasure-Summoning Celestial Worthy also got a good spot.

Ao Tu looked over and saw Four Buddhas and the Great Brahma King, who had been beaten half to death earlier, leading hundreds of Bodhisattva Arhat, and countless Buddhist Soldiers to challenge Lion Camel City.

The Blood Sea Incarnation did not use the Twelve Divine Fiends Formation of the Twelve Capitals because the Twelve Divine Fiends Formation of the Twelve Capitals is different from the Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle. It relies entirely on its own formation and consumes a great deal of energy. It is not worthwhile for these people to directly use the formation.

The Blood Sea King issued orders, and his subordinates, including Tiger Vanguard, White Bone Spirit Scorpion Demon, Red Boy, Crow Spirit, Fox Spirit, Nine-Headed Bug, Feiniu, Nine-Headed Ying, Golden-Winged Great Peng, Green Lion, and White Elephant Demon King, led their troops out, their demonic aura soaring into the sky.

Great Brahma King and Four Buddhas led countless Buddhist Soldiers, a hundred times more numerous, chanting sacred music amidst layers of Auspicious Clouds.

The Blood Sea King looked up at the Heaven and said to the Crow Spirit:

"Go up to Heaven and send me a message: ask them whether they want to fight in the Heaven or on the ground; whether they want the leader to fight one-on-one or to deploy their own forces. Otherwise, they'll just be locked in a stalemate and become a laughingstock."

Upon hearing this, the Crow Spirit wept and said, "Your Great King, if I go, I will die!"

The Blood Sea King asked, "How did you die?"

The Crow Spirit said, "I possess the supernatural Supernatural Ability to foresee good fortune and avoid misfortune. Previously, when I encountered the Great Brahma King, I knew it was auspicious, so I stayed on the branch, observed the number of people, and returned to report. Now, however, it is extremely ominous; going there will surely lead to death."

The Blood Sea King said, "Since you are destined to die, it is not appropriate to send someone else in your place. If you do not go, it will tarnish the reputation of all the demons here. How about this: if you die, I will collect your True Spirit into my Gourd and bestow upon you the title of Saint of All Spirits and Sacred Bird. In the future, I will guide you back from the long river, so that you may forever reside on my shoulder and observe the human world. What do you say?"

The Crow Spirit was pleased with itself and said, "Your Great King, I'm off!"

After speaking, he flew out of the formation and arrived before the clouds of Buddhas in the Heaven, where he repeated the words of the Blood Sea King and inquired about them.

The Four Buddhas, upon hearing this, said, "Go back and spread the word that we don't distinguish between Heaven and earth, or between one-on-one battles; we have come here to exterminate the demons here."

Upon hearing this, the Crow Spirit prepared to return.

Great Brahma King then stepped forward and said, "Wait! Don't let him go back."

The Four Buddhas said, "Great Brahma King, it is said that in war between two countries, envoys are not killed. What use is there in killing this Little Demon?"

The Great Brahma King thought that since the man was seriously injured, fighting for a while would probably be of little use. Killing this Crow Spirit now would at least be considered a merit, and after the victory, he could share the treasures with the Buddhas.

So Great Brahma King fabricated a few lies:

"When we first came here, we encountered this Demon. Guanyin Bodhisattva was merciful and allowed me to spare him. This monster, instead of repaying the kindness, returned to the city and reported our numbers and strength to the Demon Dragon, causing our defeat. How can we spare him now? Demon act perversely; why waste words with them? The Monks should join me in annihilating these demons!"

After saying this, Great Brahma King unleashed a Divine Thunder, killing the Crow Spirit. Then, with a command, he led the the Monks to charge forward.

Seeing that their side had a large number of people and that Great Brahma King was leading the charge, the the Monks also rushed forward.

Great Brahma King's cloud was strange; while other people's clouds moved downwards and faster, his cloud moved slower and slower, and eventually it even moved backwards.

In the Lingxiao Hall, the Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor couldn't help but laugh:

"Fellow Immortal Household, what kind of cloud formation is this?"