Holding the Seven Treasures Tree, the Sage Zhunti left the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, taking steps through the chaos, and headed straight for the Splendid Heaven.
At this moment, in this boundless chaos, the figure of the Sage Zhunti appeared exceptionally small, but the aura emanating from him was incredibly powerful.
It was as if the entire chaos was trembling.
As the Sage Zhunti walked further and further away, his figure finally disappeared into the depths of chaos.
After the Sage Zhunti left, the Sage Jieyin also stood up from beside the Merit Pool.
He looked at Sun Wukong, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes.
"Wukong, come with me to the mortal realm."
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Yes!"
So, Sun Wukong flashed and took the lead, flying towards the lower realm.
The two traversed layers of void and soon arrived outside the Thirty-Three Heavens.
This is the location of the Heavenly Court. Behind the South Heavenly Gate, clouds and mist swirl, and celestial music wafts through the air, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
However, they did not stay for long and continued flying down to the lower realm.
Before long, they arrived on the vast, untamed land.
Two enormous auspicious clouds rose into the sky outside Bianliang City below.
Atop one of the auspicious clouds hung a magnificent, ethereal pagoda. Bathed in the cloud light, the pagoda rotated slightly, radiating countless rays of divine light that illuminated the heavens and earth.
The light was so dazzling that it was almost blinding.
The other auspicious cloud was equally extraordinary, its light flowing like water, with thousands of golden lanterns hanging above it and ten thousand golden flowers adorning it, radiating boundless light, making the universe shine brightly under its golden glow.
Who is the Sage Who Guides?
That person was of the same generation as Dao Ancestor Hongjun!
With just a glance, he could see through the essence of all things in the world. When he saw those two auspicious clouds, he already understood.
Who else could these two auspicious clouds represent besides Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun?
At this moment, Sun Wukong somersaulted and arrived above Bianliang City in the blink of an eye.
With his keen eyesight, he quickly located the Buddha's location and flew straight there.
Upon arriving before the Buddha, Sun Wukong first bowed respectfully, then said, "World Honored One, the Master has been invited by me! Why don't you hurry and come with me to greet him?"
Sun Wukong was an impatient person by nature, and when he saw that the Buddha Tathagata did not set off immediately, he became somewhat impatient.
He didn't care whether the Buddha agreed or not, and directly reached out to grab the Buddha's sleeve.
Seeing this, the Buddha couldn't help but shake his head slightly, sighing inwardly, "This monkey is still so impatient!"
But he didn't show the slightest displeasure on his face. Instead, he smiled and said to Sun Wukong, "You monkey, you're always so impatient and reckless!"
Now that a sage has descended, we should greet him with utmost respect and solemnity.
After saying this, the Buddha slowly stood up and walked side by side with Sun Wukong towards the outside of the city.
Before the two had gone far from the gate, the Sage of Guidance descended from the sky with the White Lotus Boy.
"Greetings, Master! May you be blessed with good fortune and peace." Upon seeing this, the two hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and greeted him in unison.
The sage nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then, led by the two men, entered the city.
Because the Holy One did not conceal his aura, many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the city sensed it and came to pay homage to this highly respected religious leader.
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Saint Zhunti has now arrived at the Splendid Heaven.
The scenery here is completely different from the Western Paradise.
On one side, there was a halo of Buddha's light, and on the other side, there was a sky full of celestial light.
The Pure Land is filled with a peaceful and serene atmosphere; while the Splendid Heaven not only has that serene and peaceful atmosphere, but also has the beautiful scenery of towering peaks and lush immortal trees.
Compared to the sacred sites of other sages, the scenery of this Splendid Heaven possesses a more delicate and graceful beauty, like flowing water…
Upon arriving at the gate of Nuwa Palace, the Sage Zhunti called out, "Is Your Majesty here? This humble Daoist Zhunti has come to pay his respects."
His voice was neither loud nor soft, but it contained a mysterious power that seemed to penetrate time and space and reach every corner.
He had barely finished speaking when the palace gates were opened from the inside.
A dazzling light flashed, and a beautiful fairy appeared at the door.
She was dressed in colorful clothes, standing on auspicious clouds, holding a jade ruyi in her hand, with an elegant demeanor, like a fairy descending to earth.
This fairy is none other than Fairy Caiyun, a maidservant in the Nuwa Palace.
When she saw the Sage Zhunti, a look of surprise appeared on her face, but she quickly regained her composure and said with a smile, "So it is the Sage Zhunti who has arrived. This disciple has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."
Sage Zhunti smiled slightly and said, "It's alright, ignorance is no excuse. I've come today with a request to Goddess Nuwa, and I hope Fairy Caiyun will inform her on my behalf."
Fairy Caiyun nodded and said, "Please wait a moment, Master. I will go and report to Goddess Nuwa."
After saying that, she turned and walked into the Nuwa Palace.
Saint Zhunti stood quietly outside the door, secretly pondering how to explain things to Goddess Nuwa later, constantly rehearsing his words in his mind.
Soon after, Fairy Caiyun returned.
She walked up to the Sage Zhunti, smiled and bowed, saying, "Master, the Empress has agreed to see you. Please come with me."
Saint Zhunti was overjoyed and quickly followed Fairy Caiyun into the Nuwa Palace.
The palace of Nuwa was magnificent and beautiful.
The air was filled with a rich spiritual energy and a peaceful, serene atmosphere.
As the sage Zhunti walked, he admired the beautiful scenery around him.
Before long, they arrived in front of a palace.
The palace gates were tightly closed, yet they exuded an aura of majesty.
Fairy Caiyun stepped forward and gently pushed open the door, saying, "Master, Goddess Nuwa is inside. Please come in."
Saint Zhunti, carrying the Seven Treasures Tree, walked steadily into the palace.
The goddess Nuwa sat regally on her throne, her face compassionate and gentle, her eyes deep, as if containing boundless wisdom and power.
The Sage Zhunti stepped forward and, from afar, sang a song, saying, "This humble Taoist pays his respects to the Goddess Nuwa!"
Nuwa nodded slightly and said, "Saint Zhunti, there's no need for such formalities. May I ask what brings you here to see me?"
The Sage Zhunti said, "Your Majesty, I have come here to ask you to descend to the mortal realm and lend us a hand."
"Hmm," Nuwa thought for a moment and readily agreed.
Of course, besides their mutual affection, the reason why Goddess Nuwa agreed so readily was also to go down and provide some protection for the demon race.
After all, the demon race was one of her most valuable tools.
She didn't want to stand by and watch the demon race, who had just recovered a little strength, be killed or converted by the two Western religious leaders...
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