Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 507 The Demon Ancestor Wutian and the Nine-Headed Insect
Beiju Luzhou.

This land, shrouded in darkness and mystery, has always been a place where evil spirits gather and demonic energy runs rampant.

The gale, carrying sand and dust, raged through the desolate valley, making a sound like the wailing of ghosts and wolves.

"The sky is not the sky itself, but rather the qi (vital energy)!"

"I am Wutian!"

"In the beginning of time, there was no nature, and there was no distinction between good and evil in this world. So-called good and evil are just rules set by the strong."

"And I, Wutian, am here to break these false rules."

"To plant a seed of resistance in the hearts of all living beings."

"Let all beings understand that in this Three Realms, are Buddhas and Heavenly Emperors born with special privileges?"

"Those so-called righteous immortals, full of benevolence and morality, are actually selfish and self-serving. They will also grovel and kneel before power."

"Strength is the only truth!"

The Demon Ancestor Wutian, clad in a black robe, sat atop the Black Lotus of Annihilation, his demonic energy surging like thick ink, making his figure appear even more mysterious, unpredictable, and terrifying.

Sensing that the Buddha had passed away, the Demon Ancestor Wutian couldn't help but smile.

He was quite pleased.

After all, demons don't appear out of thin air or arise without cause.

Demons arise from the mind; they are called "inner demons."

As the Buddha said, "One thought can make you a demon, one thought can make you a Buddha; one thought can lead to heaven, one thought can lead to hell."

All things in this world follow the principle of yin and yang complementing each other, and positive and negative giving rise to each other. Black and white, light and darkness, good and evil are just like the two poles of yin and yang, existing in opposition to each other, complementing each other, and neither can be lacking.

Without the contrast of good, evil loses its reference and cannot be made manifest. Without the illumination of light, darkness loses its contrast and cannot be made to highlight its darkness.

Without a defined identity, the distinction between gods, Buddhas, demons, and monsters would be meaningless, just as in the primordial chaos before creation, all things were indistinguishable.

The same applies to an individual.

In the blink of an eye, a single thought can transform one into a Buddha or a demon.

The Demon Ancestor Wutian is actually the manifestation of the "inner demon of the Buddha Tathagata," a terrifying being formed from the evil thoughts and obsessions hidden deep within his heart.

It can be said that Wutian Demon Ancestor is actually another side of the Buddha.

The Buddha of the Western Vulture Peak symbolizes the Buddha-nature within the Buddha's heart.

The Demon Ancestor Wutian of Beiju Luzhou symbolizes the demonic nature within the Buddha's heart.

However, this demon was too powerful; it had become independent and separated from the body.

The power of the Buddha is equal to the power of the Demon Ancestor Wutian.

In the past, the Buddhist kingdom was powerful and its light shone everywhere. The Demon Ancestor Wutian was suppressed by the Buddha and dared not act rashly.

Now, the Buddhist kingdom is weakening, and the light of Buddhism is dimming, just like a building about to collapse, teetering on the brink of ruin.

With this ebb and flow, the power of the Demon Ancestor without Heaven grew increasingly formidable, like a fire in the dark night, burning ever brighter.

He felt his power constantly expanding!

It keeps expanding!

"Hahaha!"

The Demon Ancestor Wutian looked towards Mount Ling, laughed loudly, and said:

"Buddha, you call yourself the supreme master of Buddhism, but in my eyes you are nothing more than a self-imposed, hypocritical fellow."

"You use your compassion as a guise to conceal your selfishness and betrayal."

“You completely disregarded your master’s kindness, betrayed the Taoist sect for your own selfish interests, and went to the West. You even shamelessly said, ‘The way of Heaven is like this, and I am powerless to resist it.’”

"The claims that they were venting their anger for the Jie Sect and seizing the fortune of the Daoist sect are nothing but self-deceiving rhetoric."

"Heh, Tathagata, these are nothing more than excuses for your own betrayal."

"In the end, it's just that you're cowardly and afraid to face your own choices."

Others may not know you, but I know you better than anyone else.

"My era is just around the corner."

"I am coming soon!"

"Now, the order of the Three Realms is corrupt and decaying, like a tree riddled with holes, which has long lost its vitality."

"When I fully descend, I will surely reshape the order of this world, realize my grand ambitions, and achieve great hegemony!"

"I will flatten the Heavenly Court, conquer Mount Ling, and establish an ideal country."

"A world without hypocrisy, without oppression, only power and freedom!"

Say it.

The demonic energy around the Demon Ancestor Wutian surged, as if countless demonic shadows were roaring and struggling within it.

The demonic figures were of various shapes and sizes; some had ferocious faces and bared their fangs and claws, while others were twisted and in agony.

They seemed to have been trapped in this demonic energy for countless years, and now they finally had the chance to be released, wanting to break free from the shackles of heaven and earth.

To usher in a momentous transformation.

"Demon Ancestor Wutian, we are willing to follow you!"

Behind the Demon Ancestor Wutian, the black-robed Great Protector (the python demon) was the first to kneel on one knee, clasping his hands in a fist, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

The Black-Robed Great Protector was a ruthless man who had been struggling in the dark world of Beiju Luzhou for many years. He had always longed to find a master who would allow him to fully unleash his ambitions and schemes.

Now, the appearance of the Demon Ancestor Wutian has given him hope of realizing his ambitions.

Immediately afterward, the Nine-Headed Insect also hurriedly spoke up:

"Father, I am willing to follow you!"

The Nine-Headed Insect originally followed its adoptive father, the Demon Saint Jiuying.

Thinking back to the past, near the Abyss of Buzhou, there was that thrilling battle for the "seven gourds".

All factions are pulling out all the stops in an attempt to seize the seven gourds for themselves.

The forces of the Demon Saint Jiuying ultimately only obtained the "innate five elements energy" of the Five Elements Gourd.

Although the innate five elements energy is precious, it is not enough to restore the strength of the demon saint Jiuying.

The Demon Saint Jiuying's strength has not recovered much and is still far from reaching the true level of a Demon Saint.

In the Northern Continent, a world where the strong are respected and the weak are preyed upon by the strong, strength is the foundation of one's existence, the guarantee of survival, and the symbol of one's right to speak.

Without strong power, one can only be bullied and eke out a living.

Seeing that his adoptive father, Jiuying, was not as strong as before and had little influence in Beiju Luzhou, Jiu Tou Chong couldn't help but feel worried.

to be honest.

Nine-Headed Insect felt that following Nine-Headed Serpent was a dead-end job.

Just then, the Demon Ancestor Wutian came to Beiju Luzhou to recruit subordinates and displayed his extraordinary strength.

The strength of the Demon Ancestor Wutian is not much worse than that of the five great demon saints of Beiju Luzhou, namely Bai Ze, Fei Lian, and Ji Meng, and may even be slightly better.

However, the Demon Master Kunpeng and the five Demon Saints did not take any action to stop Wutian Demon Ancestor from residing there.

After all, the nemesis of the Demon Ancestor Wutian was the Western Spirit Mountain.

He had always been determined to eliminate the Western Spirit Mountain as soon as possible.

He always wanted to kill the Buddha.

Or rather, the Demon Ancestor Wutian always wanted to devour the Buddha and merge with him.

To a certain extent.

We all share a common enemy.

With the Demon Ancestor Wutian in Beiju Luzhou, Beiju Luzhou can have another powerful figure to oversee it.

This will make the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling have something to worry about.

……

As the saying goes, "It is better to offer help in times of need than to add flowers to brocade."

Nine-Headed Insect secretly calculated that if he went to join other demon saints, it would only be icing on the cake for them, and he would hardly be given important positions, let alone realize his ambitions.

However, Wutian Demon Ancestor was new to the area and was in dire need of capable subordinates.

If his Nine-Headed Ghost Carriage (Nine-Headed Insect) were to join him now, he would be a veteran figure, a timely help in need, and would surely gain the trust of the Demon Ancestor Wutian.

The nine-headed insect keenly sensed that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change its fate.

Therefore, without further hesitation, he resolutely switched allegiance to the Demon Ancestor Wutian again and became his godfather.

You should know that his biological father was the "Demon Saint Guiche".

He had previously recognized "Demon Saint Jiuying" as his godfather.

Now, he has switched allegiance to "Wutian Demon Ancestor" and become his godfather.

His Nine-Headed Ghost Carriage (Nine-Headed Insect) has already "changed hands several times".

As a result, in Beiju Luzhou, some people secretly called him the Nine-Headed Ghost Chariot "the slave of three surnames".

Those sarcastic words, like cold arrows, shot at him from time to time.

but.

He, the Nine-Headed Ghost Chariot, didn't care about being called a "slave of three surnames" or a slave!

People only despise his behavior, but they can't see the hardship and helplessness he endured while climbing up the social ladder.

If his father, the Demon Saint Guiche, were still alive, why would he need to travel around, change allegiances, seek a powerful patron, and claim fathers everywhere?
"A true hero is judged only by success or failure!"

Nine-Headed Insect secretly swore in his heart:

"I'm going to climb up step by step until I reach the very top!"

"To become the supreme demon saint!"

"Restore the glory of the Ghost Car family!"

The Demon Ancestor Wutian looked at his two followers—the Black-Robed Great Protector and the Nine-Headed Insect—and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

After all, going it alone is not the right way.

In this Three Realms, to achieve great power, one must have capable assistants by one's side. Otherwise, it will be difficult to conquer the Three Realms.

The Demon Ancestor Wutian looked at the two followers in front of him, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

With a wave of his hand, a powerful and boundless demonic energy surged forth, gently lifting the black-robed Grand Protector and the Nine-Headed Insect.

"Very good. Since you two are willing to follow me, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

The voice of the Demon Ancestor Wutian was deep and powerful:
"Now, the order of the three realms is utterly corrupt."

"Let's rebuild the order of the three realms together!"

"When I have accomplished my great task, all things in this world will be under your feet!"

Nine-Headed Insect immediately knelt on one knee and clasped his hands in a fist:

"I, the nine-headed ghost chariot, have wandered for half my life in this Northern Continent of Lu, only regretting that I have never met a wise ruler."

"Don't worry, Godfather. From now on, I will follow you and am willing to go through fire and water for you!"

"Let us assist our adoptive father and work together towards a great cause!"

"it is good!"

"To have you all is truly a gift from heaven!"

Wutian Demon Ancestor nodded.

Let's do it!
The Buddha Wutian began to explain his plan:

"The Heavenly Court is the power center of the Three Realms. Attacking the Heavenly Court can disrupt the order of the Three Realms."

"The Buddhist realm is a symbol of justice; occupying the Buddhist realm can weaken the power of the righteous path."

“Those Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who spout benevolence and morality are nothing but hypocrites. We must expose their true colors and let all beings see their ugly faces.”

"The underworld is the foundation of the three realms. By controlling the underworld, we can control the cycle of life and death of all beings in the three realms and supervise them."

"Black-robed Protector, go and recruit an army of demons, train them well, and prepare for our attack on Heaven, our occupation of Mount Ling, and our control of the Underworld..."

"Let them become the sharp blade in our hands, clearing obstacles for us."

“My son Guiyu, you are fast and have many eyes. Go and gather intelligence on the Heavenly Court, the Buddhist Realm, and the Underworld. Find out their troop deployments, defensive weaknesses, and the relationships between the various forces.”

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. We must ensure that we are absolutely sure of success before launching an attack."

……

"Yes!"

"As ordered!"

The black-robed Grand Protector and the Nine-Headed Insect obeyed the order and left, their figures gradually disappearing into the darkness.

The rebellion of Emperor Donghua had just ended when Buddha Tathagata suffered a severe blow.

Then there was the ambitious Demon Ancestor Wutian, whose demonic flames raged, preparing to attack the Three Realms.

It is:

"Donghua's rebellion against Heaven has ceased, but the demonic thoughts of Wutian have invaded the Three Realms."

……

In this mythical world, bringing the dead back to life is actually not a difficult thing.

Bringing the dead back to life is not difficult for those with great supernatural powers.

The phoenix can rise from the ashes and be reborn amidst the flames; this is the wondrous spectacle of "phoenix rebirth."

The Buddha can also attain Nirvana, transcending the cycle of birth and death; this is the profound truth of "Buddha's Nirvana".

Although the physical body of the Buddha has passed away, his soul remains, like a star in the dark night, hidden in the shadows yet containing endless vitality.

……

The Buddha's Nirvana is a core concept in Buddhism, symbolizing complete liberation from the suffering of birth and death and attainment of the supreme state.

Looking back, when Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing followed Sun Wukong to Mount Ling and crossed Lingyun Ferry.

The pilgrim led Sha Wujing and Zhu Bajie, along with the horse and carrying the load, onto the bottomless boat.

The Buddha gently pushed it open, and there was a dead body floating at the top.

The elders were greatly alarmed upon seeing this.

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Master, don't be afraid, it was you all along." Pigsy also said, "It's you! It's you!" Sandy clapped his hands and said, "It's you! It's you!"

The boatman, chanting a work song, also exclaimed, "That's you! Congratulations!"

It's understandable that the physical bodies of Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and others have already "disappeared" here.

They had already passed away physically and attained Nirvana.

According to the mortal world's concept, Tang, Hou, Zhu, and Sha were all "dead".

In reality, however, they shed their physical bodies and bones, and attained Buddhahood through the practice of primordial spirit.

There is a poem to prove it, which reads:
"Shedding the womb and flesh, the primordial spirit is filled with love and affection. Today, having fulfilled the vows, one attains Buddhahood, cleansing oneself of the six senses of the past."

……

Although the Buddha's physical body has passed away, he can be reborn through profound Buddhist teachings and powerful supernatural abilities.

Western Spirit Mountain.

Not a moment.

The Buddha then condensed a new physical body and was reborn.

However, this "resurrection" technique is a great supernatural power that consumes a lot of energy for him, and he needs to go into seclusion for a long time to recover.

A short while later.

The Buddha, amidst the clouds and mist of celebration, ascended the lotus throne and sat down serenely.

Three thousand Buddhas, five hundred Arhats, eight Vajras, and various Bodhisattvas gathered together, all joining their palms and approaching to pay homage to the Tathagata Buddha.

After the ceremony, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva stepped forward, bowed slightly, and respectfully asked:

"What's the current situation with the Eastern Emperor's rebellion against the Heavenly Palace?"

The Buddha nodded slightly and said:

"The Eastern Emperor and the Peony Fairy committed adultery, violating the Heavenly Laws. Their sins are heinous and beyond description."

"None of the Four Saints of the North Pole, nor the heavenly generals of the Heavenly Court, could subdue him."

"When I arrived, the Eastern Emperor was fighting his way to the Lingxiao Palace, where he was showing off his power and spirit."

"Finally, I subdued and suppressed this Donghua Emperor with my great supernatural powers."

"The Jade Emperor opened the Golden Palace and invited me to sit in the chief seat, and held a 'Peaceful Heaven Assembly' to thank me."

“I attended the grand court assembly in Heaven and discussed the matter of ‘spreading Buddhism to the East’ with the Jade Emperor before taking my leave and returning home.”

Upon hearing this, the crowd all showed joy on their faces and praised the Buddha's great supernatural powers and immeasurable merits.

Thank you.

The three thousand Buddhas, five hundred Arhats, eight Vajras, and various Bodhisattvas, each in their respective classes, withdrew to attend to their duties and enjoy the simple joys of nature.

On Mount Ling, there is a scene of peace and tranquility.

Meanwhile, the Buddha went into seclusion to rest.

……

Inside a meditation room on Lingshan Mountain.

The Buddha could naturally sense the increasingly powerful demonic flames in the Northern Continent, and couldn't help but sigh:

"It seems everything is preordained!"

The Great Luo Golden Immortal is the highest realm of cultivation, capable of severing the three corpses: the good corpse, the evil corpse, and the self-corpse.

These three corpses represent three thoughts: good thoughts, evil thoughts, and obsessions.

Among them, severing the "self-corpse" is the most difficult.

The self-corpse symbolizes the various obsessions in self-awareness, like a stubborn rock buried deep in the heart, difficult to shake.

It carries the deepest emotions and will of the practitioner.

therefore.

Among the three corpses, the self-corpse is the strongest.

Of course, the strongest is definitely the original body.

Under normal circumstances, the main body can suppress the benevolent corpse, the malevolent corpse, and the self-corpse, preventing them from acting recklessly.

At first.

Duobao Daoren betrayed the Daoist sect and his fellow disciples of the Jie Sect, and turned to the Western Sect.

However, humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?
When Daoist Duobao cultivated his sixteen-foot-tall golden body in the Great Snow Mountain and severed his ego, he was torn between heaven and man.

After all, he, Daoist Duobao, was the senior disciple of the Jie Sect. For him, the Jie Sect was not only his sect, but also the place where he could find emotional support and the cradle of his growth.

The Jie Sect was completely destroyed.

Most of the fellow disciples of the Jie Sect were listed on the Investiture of the Gods, and from then on were bound by the Heavenly Court and lost their freedom...

The foundation of the Jie Sect's lineage was completely destroyed, and its former glory vanished like a dream...

Even the Tongtian Sect Leader has been defeated; his once invincible master is now deeply saddened...

How could he not harbor resentment?
How could he not harbor hatred in his heart?
Humans have three kinds of thoughts: good thoughts, evil thoughts, and obsessions.

Daoist Duobao thought with a kind heart, "In any case, the trend of Heaven is like this, and the Jie Sect is destined to perish. There is no way to save it."

Why not just accept the offer of the two Western saints and become the leader of the Western religion, thus following the will of Heaven?

then.

He then abandoned Taoism and his fellow disciples in the Jie Sect, turning instead to the Western Sect and abandoning Buddhism for Taoism.

Of course, the true form of Daoist Duobao thought the same thing.

However, his inner malice and obsession disagreed.

Evil thoughts roared in his heart.

Duobao Daoist's evil thoughts refused to yield to the great power of Heaven's Dao. He still wanted to vent his anger for the Jie Sect and fight for his master Tongtian Jiaozhu's unwillingness!
(End of this chapter)