Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

These two mounts already possessed intelligence, and after entering the Celestial Immortal realm, they were even able to speak. Now, upon seeing the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, they were filled with immense gratitude.

Upon seeing this, the Golden-Winged Roc beside him was greatly surprised. He knew that the Nine-Turn Golden Pill was extremely precious, as a single pill could allow one to enter the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but envy the two strange beasts, who had truly stumbled upon incredible luck.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly and said, "Dapeng, as long as you do your job well, you will naturally receive the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir."

As he spoke, he chuckled to himself. Why did all the disciples, mounts, and other powerful figures come out to stop Tang Sanzang from going west during the Journey to the West? Wasn't it all for a share of the merit?

Li Xiuyuan had his own reasons for making the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin into Great Luo Golden Immortals; he wanted them to participate and gain merit.

These merits are good things, he thought to himself.

Li Xiuyuan replied calmly, "From now on, you will stay in the Earthly Immortal Realm! With the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, as long as you hone your skills, you will have few rivals even in the Three Realms."

As he spoke, he prepared to leave them behind; this road was naturally the route Tang Sanzang would take on his journey to the West.

Li Xiuyuan possessed great supernatural powers, so he was able to see through it long ago. He told them to start recruiting soldiers and horses in the Earthly Immortal Realm as soon as possible, so that they could share in the merit when the Journey to the West began.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Li Xiuyuan's words, the two strange beasts naturally agreed without hesitation, as they had long yearned for the outside world.

It should be noted that both the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin used to live outside, but after entering the Spirit Taming Card, they could only cultivate, and there was no other place for them to play.

Therefore, the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin were overjoyed to learn that they could be outside.

Li Xiuyuan replied indifferently, "Yes, I have something to attend to, so I will take my leave first!"

With that, he instructed the Golden-Winged Roc to begin its journey.

The golden-winged roc that sat down said, "Master, I also want to be outside. Can I be like them?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the demonic dragon and the fire qilin.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he said with a smile, "You beast, how could I not know what you're up to? If you want freedom, you'd better do your job properly."

As he spoke, he thought to himself, "This mount is so cool, I haven't even had a chance to properly ride it yet. How could I let the roc leave so soon?"

Besides, Li Xiuyuan let the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin leave because they didn't know the outside world and needed time to get used to it, but the Golden-Winged Roc is different!

Upon hearing these words, the Golden-Winged Roc reluctantly flew into the sky.

Chapter 508 Trip to Mount Tai

Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly, completely ignoring the Golden-Winged Roc's complaints. After landing the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin, he continued on his way.

As for the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin, after obtaining the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, it's only a matter of time before they reach the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. By the time Tang Sanzang embarks on his journey to the West, they will have fully stabilized their power. Although they may not be as powerful as the Monkey King, they won't be too far behind.

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Legend has it that long, long ago, when the world was first formed and heaven and earth were just separated, because heaven and earth were unstable, Pangu stood with his head supporting the sky and his feet on the ground. Every day, the sky rose one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) higher, the earth thickened one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) every day, and Pangu also grew one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) taller every day.

Day after day, year after year, he lived his life upright, reaching to the heavens and standing tall. After a long period of 18,000 years, the sky was extremely high, the earth extremely thick, and Pangu had grown extremely tall.

His breath turned into wind, the sound of his breath turned into thunder, his eyes blinked and flashed with streaks of blue light, which was lightning. When he was happy, the sky became sunny and clear, and when he was angry, the sky became gloomy and rainy.

Later, Pangu slowly died, thus giving rise to the entire primordial world.

After the giant fell to the ground, his head became Mount Tai in the east, his belly became Mount Tai in the center, his left arm became Mount Tai in the south, his right arm became Mount Tai in the north, his feet became Mount Tai in the west, his eyes became the sun and moon, his hair became grass and trees, and his sweat became rivers.

Because Pangu separated heaven and earth, creating the world, and later generations revered him as the ancestor of humankind, his head transformed into Mount Tai. Therefore, Mount Tai is known as the supreme "First Mountain Under Heaven," becoming the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains.

At this very moment, Li Xiuyuan sits atop Mount Tai. Since ancient times, emperors of successive dynasties have continuously performed the Fengshan ceremony and offered sacrifices on Mount Tai, building temples, sculpting deities, and inscribing words on its slopes. But Mount Tai in the realm of celestial beings is even more extraordinary.

Although it cannot compare to Mount Buzhou, it is still one of the famous sacred mountains. Many cultivators have built their cave dwellings on the entire sacred mountain. However, Mount Tai is too vast, and it is difficult for those without the ability to occupy it. Therefore, most of the people here are independent cultivators.

Furthermore, with the God of Mount Tai and the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak present, no one can occupy this place alone. As for why Li Xiuyuan came here, it's because after parting ways with the Demon Dragon and the Fire Qilin, he continued his travels in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Several decades have passed in the blink of an eye. Today, I stand at the foot of Mount Tai, admiring the magnificent scenery atop the mountain. This is what I have witnessed. Li Xiuyuan gazes eastward from the summit, where a sliver of dawn changes from gray to pale yellow, and then from pale yellow to orange-red.

The clouds in the sky, a mix of red and purple, changed in an instant. The colorful clouds and the vast sea of ​​clouds on the horizon merged into one, like a giant oil painting descending from the sky.

On the shimmering, golden sea, the sun lifted the veil of clouds and drew back the rosy clouds, draped in a colorful robe, like a floating palace lantern, slowly rising into the sky. In an instant, golden light radiated in all directions, dyeing the surrounding peaks in its hue—a magnificent and magical sunrise over the sea.

At this moment, the clouds on the mountaintop suddenly changed endlessly. Sometimes the mountain wind howled and the clouds and mist spread, as if we had fallen into a chaotic world; in a moment, dark clouds pressed down on the city and thunder rumbled from the ground.

Sometimes the white clouds roll in like waves or snow; sometimes the dark clouds churn like a raging sea; sometimes a single white cloud stretches like a thousand miles of cotton wool; sometimes the clouds fill the valleys and ravines, resembling the boundless Wangyang Sea, while the mountain peaks look like fairy islands in the sea.

Standing atop Mount Tai, Li Xiuyuan looked down upon the world below and saw patches of white clouds merging with rolling dark clouds to form a vast, surging "sea," a sight that was both fascinating and arousing.

Upon seeing this extraordinary sight, Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but think to himself that Mount Tai was indeed remarkable. As a famous mountain, it naturally attracted some tourists, but the summit was still sparsely populated.

Li Xiuyuan's gaze shifted, and he suddenly noticed a rainbow in the sky above. A semi-transparent, arc-shaped rainbow appeared amidst the dark clouds, its colors ranging from pale brown and yellow to slightly red, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

A magnificent seven-colored rainbow soars over Mount Tai, with the two colorful bridges reflecting each other in the water and sky, truly resembling a splendid sky bridge.

A rainbow stretches across the entire sky, from one end of the earth to the other, freezing all the soft colors of the world high in the sky.

A rainbow appeared in the azure sky, its various colors interwoven and shining brightly, like a golden bridge, majestically stretching across the horizon.

A seven-colored rainbow, like a ribbon woven from a bouquet, adorns the blue hem of a skirt.

This rainbow is like a fairy's ribbon, or a colorful bridge to welcome others, as if it can lead people into it.

Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up. If it were an ordinary person, they would naturally think it was a rainbow, but in his eyes, he clearly saw seven light figures passing by, and they came from the sky, giving him a sense of familiarity.

Li Xiuyuan's mind raced, and he quickly realized who it was. Weren't those seven figures the Seven Fairies? On that day, when he followed Sun Wukong to pick up scraps, he did indeed meet the seven of them once in the Peach Garden, but they were unaware of his identity.

At that time, the seven fairies were completely immobilized by Sun Wukong's freezing spell and could not move. Li Xiuyuan was busy with important matters, so he did not pay much attention to them. He did not expect to encounter them in the mortal world.

However, according to what Li Xiuyuan knew, it seemed that people from the Heavenly Court could not descend to the mortal realm at will, let alone the Seven Fairy Maidens. After all, they were the daughters of the Jade Emperor, just like ancient emperors. How could those princesses leave the palace at will?

This is quite intriguing. Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly as he thought to himself, preparing to go over and take a look. He had only caught a fleeting glance that day and hadn't had a chance to see it clearly, but today he had the opportunity.

After all, Li Xiuyuan's women are all kinds of women, but none of them are true fairies!

Chapter 509 A Celestial Being Descends to Earth

After a clear, dust-free day, as the sun sets, seven beams of light appear. They stand on the northwest side of Mount Tai, at the end of the layered peaks, where the Yellow River can be seen shimmering like a golden ribbon; or the river water reflects into the sky, creating a mirage, all called "Yellow River Golden Belt".

Its surface shimmers with light, its silvery sheen shimmering, its yellow and white hues intermingling, as if paved with gold and silver, stretching from southwest to northeast, all the way to the horizon.

At this time, the weather is fine and the sky is high and the clouds are light; the next time is after a heavy rain, with lingering clouds, clear skies, little dust, and beautiful mountains and rivers. You can look around and enjoy the magnificent scenery of "this land is so beautiful".

"Sister, this place is so beautiful. I never imagined that there would be such scenery in the mortal world."

The speaker was a woman dressed in purple. She had a beautiful face and soft, delicate skin. Her eyebrows were long and slender, and her eyes sparkled like stars. Below her small nose was a small mouth with thin lips that curved slightly upwards at the corners, carrying a hint of a smile.

The woman in purple had delicate, fair hands that looked almost transparent against the backdrop of the white clouds below the mountain. She wore a purple hairpin in her jet-black hair, with a fake flower holding up the loose strands in the middle, while the rest of her hair cascaded over her shoulders.

"Alright, Seventh Sister, stop shaking me. You're making me dizzy."

The person was wearing a light blue silk top embroidered with baby's breath, like white lotuses blooming on green leaves, and a sheer veil draped over their shoulders.

She wore a light blue underskirt with a gauze belt around her waist, and an outer gauze skirt that looked like layers of snow. She was very beautiful.

The girl had a delicate face without any makeup, yet it still had a captivating blush. A pair of dimples appeared on her cheeks, and a light touch of rouge made her cheeks look like a newly opened magnolia flower, white with a hint of pink.

Her long, black hair was styled into a three-loop bun on the side, with a few strands left around her neck. A butterfly-shaped crystal hairpin was inserted into her hair, and a silver-gilt flower hairpin was coiled around it.

The person in front is the youngest of the Seven Fairies, and the one in front of us is the sixth. The seven people are lined up one by one, and each woman has a different appearance.

The eldest sister, who was in charge, laughed and said, "Of course, this place is the transformed head of the great god Pangu, also known as Mount Tai. It is a rare famous mountain in the world of earth immortals, and in this world, apart from the fallen Buzhou Mountain, there is no mountain that can compare to it."

As she spoke, a slight smile appeared on her lips.

The eldest of the seven fairies, she wore a red rose-scented tight-fitting robe with long sleeves, and a green gauze skirt with scattered flowers. Her beauty was exquisite, her demeanor serene and graceful. A large bow was tied at her waist with soft gold silk. Her hair was styled in a low bun with a jade phoenix hairpin, and a jade dragon and phoenix clip was inserted into her slender, alluring figure. She was captivating and enchanting.

Her eyes, clear and bright like spring water, sparkled with longing. Her delicate, fair face was more beautiful than any flower; her fingers were like slender scallions, and her lips were like cinnabar. Every smile and frown captivated the soul. Her light, elegant makeup made her even more radiant, as graceful as a startled swan.

"Yes! Luckily we were able to come down here, otherwise we wouldn't have had time to play. We're so tired of being in Heaven."

The woman who said this was a girl dressed in green. She was like a mountain fairy, with a playful and lovely appearance that made people want to take a second look.

Her shoulders were like those of a sculpted figure, her waist slender and graceful, her eyebrows like emerald feathers, and her skin like white snow—she was an absolutely stunning beauty.

"Uh-huh!"

The two women, Qing and Huang, who shared the same feeling, nodded in unison.

The cyan fairy wore a flowing white satin robe and a snow-white silk skirt with cloud-shaped patterns, her hair styled in a lotus-shaped bun, her eyebrows lightly painted and her face powdered, her beauty beyond compare.

Her eyes were like water, yet carried a faint chill, as if they could see through everything. Her fingers were slender, her skin like solidified cream, snow-white with a hint of pink, as if you could wring water out of it.

Her lips were red and her smile was enchanting. Every movement she made seemed like a dance. Her long hair reached her ankles. When she let her hair down, her black hair danced in the wind and emitted a fragrance that could attract butterflies. She had a slender waist and long limbs, and possessed an ethereal and otherworldly quality like a fairy.

The other fairy, dressed in a light yellow palace gown, possessed an ethereal and otherworldly air amidst her understated elegance.

The wide skirt trailed behind her, exuding elegance and nobility.

Her jet-black hair was simply styled into a high bun, adorned with a few plump, round pearls that made her dark hair appear even softer and more lustrous. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with brilliance, and a faint smile played on her red lips.

"The mortal realm is wonderful, but we can't stay too long, lest the Empress Dowager find out. If the Heavenly Laws are enforced, things will get complicated!"

As she spoke, the orange-clad fairy couldn't help but frown slightly. Among the seven fairies, she was the most composed and therefore considered things more thoroughly.

The orange fairy was dressed in a gorgeous orange robe, with a white gauze over it, revealing her beautiful neck and clearly visible collarbone. The folds of her skirt flowed like the moonlight and snow, cascading lightly to the ground, trailing more than three feet, making her gait even more graceful and beautiful. Her long black hair was tied up with a ribbon and adorned with a butterfly hairpin.

A strand of black hair fell in front of her chest, and she wore light makeup, which only enhanced her color. The faint blush on her cheeks created a delicate and lovely look, as pure as flower petals. She was like a butterfly fluttering in the wind, or like clear and pure ice and snow.

"Alright, Second Sister, we know that, but we've finally managed to get out of town, so let us have some fun! Besides, if we sneak over, no one will notice."

The speaker was the Green Fairy. She was a bit impulsive, so seeing that she had finally managed to get out, only to be lectured by her second sister, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

"Yeah yeah!"

The other women chimed in, all of them young girls who were tired of being in the Heavenly Court. Having finally been able to descend to the mortal realm, they naturally wanted to play a little longer.

Upon seeing this, the orange fairy replied calmly, "Alright! However, we are, after all, people of the Heavenly Court, so it's best to be careful. If others find out that the Jade Emperor's daughter has descended to the mortal realm without permission, even my father and mother won't be able to protect us."