"Hey, fellow Daoist Minghe just arrived?"
High up in the sky, a tall old man in gray clothes with a heavy aura looked kind and gentle, smiling at the Styx in red clothes.
Minghe couldn't help but smile when he saw the old man. He handed the gift to the attendant, took two quick steps forward, bowed and said, "I didn't expect that you would come out of seclusion too."
"The Xuanhuang Banquet is a celebration for all the world. It's so lively, how could I not come?"
King Pan returned the greeting and joined the guild together with Minghe.
Just after sitting down, King Pan looked at Minghe curiously and asked uncertainly, "Is everything going well for you, Daoist friend?"
"Brother, did you see that?"
When Minghe heard this, he was delighted, a light flashed before his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Ever since the battle in the Southwest Abyss Sea, my luck has been good. Lately, whether I'm traveling or conducting research in the Blood Sea, everything has been going smoothly!"
When King Pan heard this, he was not happy but worried, and silently moved his position.
A little further away from the River Styx.
He was trembling in his heart, fearing that some disaster would befall him.
King Pan hurriedly asked, "What great things have you done recently, Daoist friend?"
Generally speaking, it is a taboo to inquire about the whereabouts of a monk.
But Minghe and King Pan were close friends and had experienced life and death together, so Minghe did not hide it.
What's more, he is happy to share his research with others.
After all, in Minghe's view, King Pan, who is good at raising poisonous insects, is a fellow human being like himself!
"I've conducted extensive research and numerous experiments since I came here. Although everything has been exceptionally successful, there's only one thing that can be called a 'major event'!" Minghe looked at Pan Wang with a beaming smile and said, "Speaking of which, this major event is closely related to me, old brother."
What?
And you have a close relationship with me?
Thank you, old man!
Pan Wang frowned and asked calmly, "Which one?"
Minghe chuckled and said, "Brother, do you still remember that golden cicada?"
"you!"
King Pan's face suddenly changed and his eyelids twitched wildly.
He resisted the urge to leave immediately and calmed himself down.
"...My golden cicada is a king Gu, but if I remember correctly, it can only comprehend the Dao and sense magical powers, right?"
King Pan was frightened and confused at the same time.
The golden cicada was simply given to Minghe to save his life.
And it is consumable.
So many eras have passed now, and you still keep it?
Should I be moved by this, old man?
King Pan was obviously numb at this time.
Minghe laughed and said, "The golden cicada was originally devoid of spirit. I fed it with blood for years, but I only used it to escape once. Later, I learned from it how the golden cicada escaped from its shell, and used it to create magical powers like the Blood God Son. I have never used the golden cicada since then."
"Recently, I suddenly had the urge to take it out and study it again."
"Well, guess what?"
The God of the Underworld spoke mysteriously, suddenly leaving people in suspense, causing King Pan to roll his eyes.
"What's going on?"
Minghe said: "I discovered that this golden cicada is actually connected to the West!"
"Are you connected to the West?"
King Pan tugged at his beard, his eyes blank.
It's my own thing, how come I don't know that the golden cicada has a connection with the West?
Minghe clapped his hands excitedly and laughed: "Yes! I have a connection with the West!"
"I discussed it with the two Western leaders and decided to send it to the Journey to the West world!"
"Is it related to Journey to the West?"
King Pan was even more confused after hearing this, and he didn't even notice that his beard was pulled out.
Minghe nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, brother. I've calculated it. This is a meritorious deed. If it succeeds, it will bring you great luck!"
"You can trust me on this matter!"
“Absolutely no pitfalls!”
Minghe patted his chest and promised solemnly.
But the more this happened, the more worried King Pan became.
King Pan could never calm down.
Seeing this, Minghe comforted him again: "Brother, it's really okay!"
"With the cooperation of the two leaders, this will definitely succeed!"
"Isn't it just a suppressed demon god?"
"It's so easy to play with him!"
"etc!"
Before Minghe finished speaking, King Pan was startled when he heard the word "demon god", and his voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.
"There's also a demon god?!!"
King Pan stared at the Styx with his eyes wide open, looking extremely scary.
Minghe was actually startled. He said in confusion, "Yes, that Hunyuan Demon God in the Journey to the West universe is an old friend of mine. Now that I have the chance, of course I have to meet him!"
When King Pan heard this, his expression froze.
What did he just say?
Hunyuan Demon God!
Or old friends?
My great god Pangu, is the world so crazy now?
I, an old man, haven't been out for a while. Can the God of Bad Luck already compete with such an existence?
King Pan, who had fought alongside Minghe and experienced many storms in the ancient times, was really confused this time.
It took a long time for King Pan to come back to his senses.
He looked at the confident Styx and asked, "Is it foolproof?"
Minghe smiled broadly: "I'm sure you'll make a fortune!"
"good!"
Pan Wang praised it and stopped talking.
Anyway, he has made up his mind to run away immediately after the banquet!
Run as far as you can.
You must never get involved in the Journey to the West disaster.
Otherwise you'll be covered in blood!
"Well, but then again, it was me, the old man, who gave away the golden cicada. Even though several eras have passed, I still have to bear the responsibility for it in the end, right?" King Pan muttered to himself.
Having known Minghe for a long time, some things are just experiences for him.
After all, their first encounter was so thrilling and unbearable to look back on...
The other side.
The current Demon Lord Lu Ya, Sun God Emperor Jiu, and the demon clan's co-lord Emperor December arrived at the venue.
Behind them are demon gods such as Bai Ze, Shang Yang, and Qin Yuan who appeared in the universe of immortals and demons.
"Daoyou, long time no see!"
From a distance, a young man in blue clothes was walking towards them.
His brows and eyes are cold and clear, he looks sacred and inviolable, his whole body is wrapped in colorful fairy light, and he is overflowing with vast spiritual energy, which is truly ethereal and extraordinary.
Seeing this, Lu Ya couldn't help but laugh: "So it's the King of Ming in person!"
When Kong Xuan heard the title of Great Ming King, his cold and aloof temperament was not disturbed a little.
He was suddenly at a loss for words: "The Great Sun Demon King is joking."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
"The Great Sun Demon King only has eyes for my brother, not for me, the Peng Demon King?"
At this time, a young man in golden clothes walked out from behind Kong Xuan.
With his chin slightly raised and his eyes defiant, he always gives people the feeling of looking down on everyone.
In short, he deserves a beating.
When Lu Ya saw the Golden Peng, he immediately bowed and made an apologetic gesture, "I was so disrespectful that I didn't notice the Golden Winged Peng King of the Western Sect right in front of me!"
Jin Peng's expression froze. He suddenly felt bored and put away his provocative demeanor. He said angrily, "You know this too?"
I finally got a new vest, but it was seen through?
"The Mahavairocana Buddha in the Pure Land of Vaiśravaṇa on Mount Lingshan is my brother."
Beside Lu Ya, the Sun God Emperor Jiu curled his lips and revealed his brother's background.
"Xiaojiu!"
Lu Ya rolled his eyes.
Kong Xuan and Jin Peng suddenly understood.
Kong Xuan said, "So it's my fellow Taoist!"
Jin Peng said bluntly: "I was wondering where the two leaders had kidnapped such an unlucky person and how he could have achieved Buddhahood. I never thought it was you, my friend!"
Lu Ya's face turned dark at that moment.
What is an unlucky person?
After all, I am a Buddha!
You two are both Bodhisattvas, and it’s obvious that you are jealous of me!
Emperor Jiu asked curiously, "The Buddha's fruit position seems pretty good, right? Why do you call him an unlucky guy?"
Jin Peng grinned and said, "Xiao Jiu, you don't know. The mystery behind this all started when the two Western leaders took on debt to prove their faith!"
So, Jin Peng explained to Di Jiu what "the higher the position, the greater the responsibility" meant.
Generally speaking, the two leaders would welcome people who go to the Western religion under a pseudonym.
And they will also take the initiative to provide good welfare benefits.
As one of the most powerful sects in the ancient times, it must have great merits and fortune.
But similarly, since the two saints became saints by borrowing money, although they each later walked the path of Hunyuan Wuji, this debt still had to be repaid.
So, while enjoying the benefits, you also bear the corresponding debts of Western religion.
"As far as I know, this debt limit is generally just enough for a Bodhisattva. Going up to the Buddha stage, the debts one has to bear are enormous!"
Jin Peng said with lingering fear, "Once you receive the Buddhahood, there will be many benefits, but first you have to pay for it, and the period of time is very long."
"Only after you have paid off the debts you have incurred as a fruitful position can you begin to enjoy merit and fortune normally!"
"So, generally speaking, those who use pseudonyms to join Western religions can only achieve the status of a bodhisattva at best."
"This Buddhahood is absolutely unbearable!"
After this explanation, Emperor Jiu understood.
Although there are many benefits as one’s level of attainment becomes higher, the debt to Western religion will also become stronger.
Emperor Twelve Moon listened from the side and blinked, "Doesn't that mean I have to work for the West for free for a long time before I can get any tangible returns?"
“That’s right!”
Jin Peng nodded and said, "Also, if your vest dies during this period, the two leaders will not pay any compensation."
"At most I can help you get revenge."
"ah?"
Emperor Shieryue couldn't help but glance at his sixth brother.
Lu Ya's face darkened even more: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. It's normal to get rewards for your efforts, isn't it?"
"Besides, how could I, the new leader of the demon clan, the nephew of the Great Demon King, and the new generation leader of the demon world, fall so easily?"
"What is there that cannot be achieved by sitting on this Buddhahood?"
It's just an investment, what's wrong with that?
Bodhisattvas make fun of Buddhas. What kind of world is this?
Jin Peng retorted, "It's fine at ordinary times, but right now it's the Journey to the West, and all the gods are moving together. If this bunch of black-hearted people get together, who knows... Uuuu~"
Seeing that Lu Ya's face was getting darker and darker, Kong Xuan quickly covered Jin Peng's mouth.
"Fellow Daoist, my brother was just joking, don't take it to heart!"
Kong Xuan glared at Jin Peng fiercely, apologized to Lu Ya, and dragged him away.
From a distance, you can still hear faint scolding.
"Don't cause me any trouble in the future!"
"Journey to the West opens up ancient history, and the Three Buddhas are about to appear. However, when the Buddha , the Demon Ancestor will return to power. The Buddhas are destined to face hardship. Is this something that can be said?"
"The Mahavairocana Buddha has such a strong background, why would a Bodhisattva like you need to worry about him?"
“…”
Lu Ya's mouth twitched as he listened to Kong Xuan's "unintentional" admonition.
[I was surprised that the two leaders agreed so quickly!]
[I should have asked my uncle earlier.]
Looking at the disheveled Sixth Brother in the wind, Emperor Jiu and Emperor Shieryue looked at each other and laughed secretly.
"Puchi~~, Sixth brother, don't panic. If all else fails, we can go find Uncle Taiyi. It's not shameful." Di Jiu couldn't help laughing and asked Lu Ya to find the head of the family.
"Yeah, Brother Nine is right."
Emperor December nodded: "My uncle said that background is also part of strength!"
Lu Ya shook his head stubbornly: "Let's talk about it later..."
After all, I am also the top second generation in the prehistoric world, and an unrivaled figure among the new generation of demon kings in the demon world.
If you go to your parents before you encounter any difficulties, if others know about this, they will think you can't afford it!
Lu Ya watched the backs of the Kong Xuan brothers from afar and muttered unconvincedly, "I just don't believe it. During the time of the World Honored One, the Buddha was killed. How can you two Bodhisattvas live better than the Buddha?"
…
"The Dragon King, Ao Guang has arrived!"
"Qilin clan, the Holy Kirin has arrived!"
"Wu Clan, Xing Tian is here!"
"White Tiger Clan..."
"Qingqiu Clan..."
As representatives from all the ancient races and various Taoist temples arrived one after another, the atmosphere in Gaoshang Shenxiao reached its peak.
At this time, colorful mists were floating in the Ten Directions Heavenly Palace, the huge gate was opened, and the fairy light penetrated the stars and the moon in the sky.
The air is filled with fragrance, the black cranes are calling, the avenue is shaking and all spirits are coming to congratulate.
In the center of the banquet, above the altar, a huge dark yellow cauldron was floating in the air.
Five-colored mists dissipated from the mouth of the cauldron, condensing infinite blessings.
Merits and virtues gather into auspicious clouds, which can dispel all difficulties in the world.
Faintly one can hear the mysterious song of the cave chapter coming from the void, like a hymn to the Great Dao.
Upon hearing this, the immortals and gods felt relaxed in every limb.
They were all smiling.
They all looked at the huge tripod with great interest, which connected the heavens above and controlled the world below.
"Gao Shang Shen Xiao is really good at playing. He uses such a precious treasure to cook meat!"
"Xuanhuang Festival, the most famous feast of merit in the entire prehistoric world. No wonder the current ascenders are willing to join the Heavenly Court."
"That's right. The Great Emperor is in charge of all matters concerning the blessings of the prehistoric world. The welfare benefits of the Divine Sky Palace are first-class in the heavens and myriad realms."
"Oh, if I didn't really lack the rank, I would have wanted to come to Shenxiao to register as an immortal."
“…”
A group of immortals and gods were chatting casually when suddenly there were thousands of rays of light and auspicious colors above the venue.
The sky was filled with twenty-two white rainbows, running through the north and south. In an instant, auspicious clouds and mist descended, and all the saints and emperors appeared at the same time.
Immortals and gods from all sides hurriedly bowed and said, "We greet the Saint and the Great Emperor!"
"No need to be so polite, fellow Taoists!"
The saints and emperors took their seats one after another, ready to watch the ceremony.
Mingyu was dressed in imperial robes, with a crown on his head and a mysterious seal in his hand, standing on the same level as the Emperor of Heaven and the Queen Mother.
Seeing all the immortals gathered together and the house full of guests, he couldn't help but smile.
"I have set up a Xuanhuang Banquet in Shenxiao and invited all of you to join me in this grand occasion. Firstly, I am grateful that the Supreme Lord of Heaven and Princess Yaoji have returned from their tribulations together, and we should celebrate. Secondly, you have fought for the prehistoric world and resisted foreign enemies, and you have endured much hardship. This feast is a reward for you all!"
Mingyu's voice is clear and bright, steady and accumulated, and can be heard by all immortals and understood by all gods.
After expressing their gratitude, everyone looked towards the side of the imperial platform.
The eldest princess Yao Ji came in gracefully.
Her delicate face is set with rosy clouds, her lips are red and rouge is even, her high bun is piled with green deer and blue crow, and her eyes are as green as autumn water. Her Xiang skirt is half exposed, her bow shoes are small, and her green sleeves are slightly spread out to show her long pink wrists.
She is as eloquent as a flower and as fragrant as jade.
"Yao Ji greets all the fellow Taoists!"
The eldest princess's appearance startled the great immortals present.
[Wow, another extremely powerful being! ]
Although they are both Daluo Immortals, there are differences in their combat power.
The most powerful person is different from the ordinary powerful person.
Although there are many powerful people in the world, there are not many who can reach the top.
After all, every supremely powerful being has the hope of achieving enlightenment!
On the contrary, the ancestors appeared to be very calm.
Most of them were former mortals in Zixiao Palace, so how could they not know Yao Ji?
How could any ordinary deity compare to the Taoist boy favored by the Taoist Patriarch?
It's just a piece of stone, but after being with the Taoist master for a long time, it becomes extraordinary.
[Uh, it seems the Tiandi siblings really are made of stone...]