Today the four symbols have been collected, yet my soul still fears the approaching army.

After Cihang finished singing, Jin Guangxian leaped out, shouting, "Cihang Daoist, you speak so arrogantly and act so recklessly! 'Today I have completely subdued the Four Symbols,' indeed! I fear you will die before my eyes! Don't run, I'm about to capture you!" He brandished his sword and charged straight at Cihang Daoist, who hastily parried with his own. Before three exchanges were complete, Jin Guangxian had entered the Four Symbols Formation. Cihang Daoist entered the formation. Jin Guangxian activated the Four Symbols Formation seals, revealing countless magical treasures within, to subdue Cihang Daoist. It was truly a case of: Meeting Jin Guangxian in the Four Symbols Formation, listening to the scriptures in the Tide Sound Cave.

Seeing the ever-changing formation within the Four Symbols Formation, Cihang Daoren quickly patted his head, and auspicious clouds enveloped him. A thunderous roar followed, and an incarnation appeared: His face was as white as powder, with three heads and six arms. Golden dragons appeared within the flames of his eyes; golden blossoms shone from his ears. He stood on golden steps, surrounded by countless auspicious clouds; in his hand he held a pestle, its majestic purple aura reaching the azure sky. He held the Three Treasures Ruyi in his hand, its long hair gleaming; a willow branch was behind his elbow, radiating auspicious energy. Truly: The wondrous Dharma of Putuo is solemn and majestic, revealing the virtues of Cihang Daoren.

Now, Jin Guangxian, seeing this incarnation of an inner disciple of the Chan Sect, exclaimed, "What a fine disciple of the Jade Void Sect! His bearing is truly extraordinary!" Little did he know that this was not a Jade Void Sect technique at all, but merely the Golden Body Technique created by the Western Daoist Zhunti. Just as he was about to flee back, Daoist Cihang had already summoned the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi and ordered the Yellow Turban Warriors, "Take this to the awning and await your judgment." A short while later, the warriors carried Jin Guangxian out of thin air to the awning.

The Old Man of the South Pole waited under the awning. Suddenly, he saw Jin Guangxian fall from the sky. Seeing Jin Guangxian fall from the awning, the Old Man of the South Pole, following Laozi's command, slapped Jin Guangxian's neck several times: "This karmic obstacle, why don't you quickly reveal your true form? When will you wait any longer!" Knowing he could not escape, Jin Guangxian rolled on the ground, revealing his true form—a golden-haired serpent. The Old Man of the South Pole returned to the awning to report the decree. The Primordial Lord instructed: "Also, hang a plaque around his neck, inscribed with Jin Guangxian's name, and let him be Cihang's mount." The Old Man of the South Pole did as he was told. Cihang rode it and returned to the front lines. This is the story of the three masters subduing the lion, elephant, and serpent; later, Buddhism flourished, and they became Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Avalokiteshvara—three great bodhisattvas; but this is a story for later, and will not be repeated here. Now, the Tongtian Sect Leader, seeing this scene, was furious. Just as he was about to draw his sword and come forward to settle the score, he suddenly heard a disciple behind him shout, "Master, do not be angry, I am coming!" The Tongtian Sect Leader looked and saw that it was the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, wearing a bright red Bagua robe, carrying a precious sword, and coming to sing: "Emperor Yan has cultivated the Great Dao, his heart contains the myriad wonders."

The secret teachings were transmitted from within the Biyou Palace, and were specially sent to the west to vanquish the barbarians in the mortal world.

Just then, the Holy Mother Guiling came to take revenge on Guangchengzi. On the other side, Julusun stepped forward and said, "You karmic obstacle, wait!" Laozi, Yuanshi, and Zhunti, the three leaders of the sect, had discerning eyes and saw the Holy Mother Guiling's appearance. Yuanshi laughed and said, "My two fellow Daoists, how can something like this achieve enlightenment? It's truly laughable!" -- You ask how she came to be? There is a poem to prove it: Her origin is in the mud, but she shines brightly in the water.

Those who live in seclusion can understand the nature of heaven and earth, while those who are spiritually enlightened can comprehend the workings of ghosts and gods.

It can hide itself in a small, shrunken form, without head or tail; it can stretch its legs to walk and then fly away on its own.

They flit gracefully through the duckweed and water plants, playing in the water and stirring up waves.

Golden threads strung together form armor, specks adorn it like tortoiseshell, the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams are formed and fixed, scattered fragments cover the green feathered garment.

Born brave and favored by the Dragon King, he even carried a stele representing the three religions after his death.

To know the name of this creature, it is the mother turtle of Emperor Yan who attained enlightenment.

Meanwhile, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit emerged with her sword and engaged Ju Liusun in fierce combat. Before they had exchanged even a few blows, she hastily unleashed the Sun and Moon Pearls. Ju Liusun, unaware of this treasure, dared not parry and turned to flee westward in defeat. The Master of Heaven shouted, "Quickly capture Ju Liusun!"

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit flew over. Julusun was a predestined guest from the West, who later entered Buddhism, greatly propagating Buddhist teachings and flourishing during the Western Han Dynasty. He was fleeing westward when he saw a person approaching. The person had their hair in two buns and wore a Taoist robe of water-like patterns. The person slowly approached, let Julusun pass, and blocked the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit, shouting, “Don’t! My fellow Taoist! Since you cultivate the physical body, you should abide by your duties and live peacefully. How can you act recklessly and create such karmic obstacles? If you don’t listen to my words, what will be the use of regret then! You should return quickly. I am the leader of the Western Sect, a great master of the Buddhist path. I have come here today because of a predestined encounter, not to cause trouble for no reason. Indeed: if we are destined, we should meet soon and ascend together to the Western Paradise.”

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit was furious, saying, "You are a guest from the West, and should be guarding your lair. How dare you spout such nonsense here! Please listen carefully!" Before they could even exchange blows, she hastily summoned the Sun and Moon Pearl and struck it at his face. The Guide Daoist emitted a white light from his fingertip, and from the light grew a blue lotus, supporting the pearl. The Guide Daoist said, "How can sentient beings know that the blue lotus supports this object?"

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit was a deeply ingrained and accomplished person, not one who didn't know when to advance or retreat. However, this matter was ordered by her master, and after being humiliated several times by the Chan Sect, even the most virtuous person would be angered. Thus, she still used this pearl to strike. The Guide Daoist sighed, "Since we've come here, we can't avoid these worldly affairs; it's not that I'm not compassionate, but it's fate, and I can't control it. I'll just use this treasure and see what happens."

The Guide raised his prayer beads, and the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit, seeing this, could not dodge in time. The beads fell and struck her on the back, knocking her to the ground, revealing her true form: a giant tortoise, its head and limbs protruding from its body. Just as Juliusun was about to draw his sword to kill it, the Guide quickly stopped him, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you must not kill it. If you harbor such a thought, you will suffer endless retribution in future kalpas." He then called out, "Where is the boy?" Before the Guide finished speaking, a boy walked up to them. The Western Sect Leader said, "I am going with this fellow Daoist to meet a predestined guest; you may take this beast." The Guide and Juliusun went to the thatched hut.

Now, the White Lotus Boy of the West opened a small package, intending to capture the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit, but unexpectedly, a wonderful thing emerged, extremely powerful, flying with a faint sound, reflecting the sunlight. The Investiture of the Gods contains a poem to attest to this: "Its voice is like thunder, its mouth like needles, piercing through quilts and curtains, even harder to contain."

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