Journey to the West: With a supernatural understanding, he entered Fangcun Mountain at the beginning
Chapter 24 - The Zen Master

Chapter 24: The Zen Master

On the Taiyin Star, a flash of golden light suddenly appeared as a golden crow flew out of the Moon Palace, transforming into a long rainbow and rushing out of the Taiyin Star.

Chang’e must regret stealing the elixir of immortality, her heart torn every night under the vast blue sea and sky.

Who the hell is making up such nonsense? What kind of elixir could make someone so powerful? Even the Nine-turn Golden Pill of the Great Taoist Lord wouldn’t work like this!

Just now, that woman—could she really be toyed with by the overweight and big-eared Tianpeng? Qin Chuan had already guessed from the monkey’s description that Tianpeng’s cultivation realm was that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Wasn’t the Taiyin Star Lord Chang’e?

With his thoughts swirling, Qin Chuan didn’t have time to think too much. He fled desperately. From the moment the Taiyin Star Lord had sealed the space of the Moon Palace, Qin Chuan knew that even if he transformed into Xuanyuan, he would never be able to match her.

Under the laurel tree, Wu Gang set down his axe, looked up at the long rainbow in the sky above Taiyin Star, and laughed heartily. “I’ve passed this test. Those two are not easy to deal with.”

“Who dares to trespass Taiyin Star!”

“Stop them!”

Two beams of light, one blue and one white, shot into the sky. The blue light gradually faded and transformed into a young man wearing a jade robe, his demeanor majestic. The youth held two jade hammers, their rounded shafts radiating a faint blue light, showing his immense strength.

The white light also dispersed, revealing a girl dressed in a white palace gown, her appearance delicate and beautiful. She held a pestle in her hand, its shaft pure white like jade, resembling a sacred herb from the Jade Pool.

Jade Toad! Jade Rabbit!

Qin Chuan immediately recognized the two figures ahead as two demon immortals of the Taiyi realm.

No wonder they could fight with the monkey for dozens of rounds later. Qin Chuan’s gaze involuntarily fell on the Jade Rabbit.

“I don’t have time to play with you today. Get out of the way if you’re smart,” Qin Chuan didn’t slow his pace and rushed straight toward the Jade Toad and Jade Rabbit.

“Don’t think about escaping!” The Jade Toad’s robes fluttered as his eyes blazed. He swung the jade hammer lightly, and instantly, the heavens and earth were turned upside down, a fierce wind howling. He moved, transforming into a blue streak of light heading straight for Qin Chuan, the jade hammer carrying the force of ten thousand tons, smashing down with unstoppable power like a collapsing mountain.

The Moon Rabbit, in her snow-white palace gown, remained silent. She lightly swung the pestle in her hand, and the air around them rippled. Her red lips parted slightly, and with a soft cry, the pestle transformed into a beam of white light that shot toward Qin Chuan. Wherever the white light passed, everything froze.

Qin Chuan’s gaze sharpened like lightning as he held the mysterious power of the Xuanhuang in his hand, observing with his fingers, a flicker of thought crossing his mind.

Invert Yin and Yang!

The brilliance between his fingers intensified. The forces of Yin and Yang intertwined, forming an invisible vortex. In an instant, the world was turned upside down, the sun and moon lost their light. The jade hammer and pestle, under the influence of this force, lost their brilliance and turned into mere mortal iron.

Qin Chuan waved his hand, and the Yin-Yang vortex dissipated into nothingness. The world returned to peace. The jade hammer and pestle had been shattered, and the Moon Rabbit and Jade Toad were sent tumbling down from Taiyin Star.

At that moment, the space rippled, and the Taiyin Star Lord appeared from the void. Her form was ethereal, appearing both real and illusory.

She formed a seal with her hands and cast the Yin Moon Divine Power. The shadow on the far side of the moon rapidly spread, transforming into a pitch-black sky that enveloped the entire Taiyin Star.

Qin Chuan was surrounded by a dark cubic barrier that appeared, trapping him tightly. Being inside, it felt like falling into an abyss, where endless darkness spread, leaving no escape. Even with the power of the Golden Crow Transformation, he couldn’t break free.

The Lord of the Taiyin Star spoke softly, “The Golden Crow Transformation is indeed the nemesis of any barrier or formation in the world, but your cultivation is too low to fully unleash its true potential.”

Qin Chuan smiled helplessly and said, “Star Lord, is there still a chance to talk?”

The Lord of the Taiyin Star silently looked at Qin Chuan and said, “If your skills stop here, it will be very difficult for you to leave Taiyin Star today.”

Qin Chuan sighed, preparing to transform into the Xuanming form and fight the Taiyin Star Lord. However, a great light burst forth, shaking the entire Taiyin Star. The shadow rapidly retreated, and the dark barrier shattered with a loud bang.

The Lord of the Taiyin Star’s expression became serious as he turned his gaze outside Taiyin Star.

Qin Chuan saw this and was filled with joy. Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed the Golden Crow Transformation technique with all his might. In an instant, his form turned into a rainbow, and in a few breaths, he had escaped Taiyin Star.

The Lord of the Taiyin Star noticed the disturbance and looked back to see Qin Chuan fleeing. After a moment of silence, he did not attempt to stop him.

After Qin Chuan left, strange phenomena occurred on Taiyin Star. A brilliant rainbow light streaked through the stars, like a dazzling pillar of light in the world.

Under the light of the rainbow, the shadows on Taiyin Star completely disappeared, and the temperature rose significantly.

When the rainbow light dissipated, a monk dressed in a yellow robe with embroidered fine clothes appeared before the Lord of the Taiyin Star. The monk had a kind face, and his gaze was deep, shining like the stars.

The Lord of the Taiyin Star coldly looked at the monk and asked, “Was the Golden Crow Transformation technique that just now taught by you?”

The monk smiled and shook his head, “I do not know where he learned it from. However, this person is now deeply involved in the Great Calamity of the Journey to the West, so it’s best to let him go.”

The Lord of the Taiyin Star sneered, “Is this the will of the Tathagata? Don’t tell me you didn’t notice the… Witchcraft on him?”

The monk was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, “Isn’t it true that he also knows the Golden Crow Transformation technique?”

“Little sister.”

“Scram.”

Two terrifying auras shot up from Taiyin Star, shaking the starry river and making even the Great Luo beings in the Heavenly Palace look over.

…

In the Nine Heavens of the Heavenly Palace, the residence of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven stood majestically. The palace towered into the clouds, like a pillar of the Heavenly Palace, exuding a grand aura. The palace doors were wide, and stone lions stood solemnly on either side.

Inside the palace, the beams and columns were intricately carved, and it was decorated in gold and jade, dazzling and magnificent.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven sat in the high hall, with two immortal officials standing respectfully on either side, awaiting his orders.

The monkey was preparing to show his official power when a rainbow light descended from the sky, transforming into Qin Chuan’s figure. He was disheveled and looked quite disheveled.

The monkey was startled and waved off the attendants, hopping over to Qin Chuan’s side. “What, were you caught peeking at some girl bathing?”

Qin Chuan gave the monkey a displeased look. He hadn’t realized before, but the monkey was actually a good candidate for learning the Heavenly Reversal technique.

“Don’t mention it, monkey. Go keep watch outside. I need to practice for a bit,” Qin Chuan said. The journey had drained him quite a bit.

“If anyone asks about me…”

The monkey nodded, “Don’t worry, just say you’ve never seen me, but Qin Chuan, you at least need to tell me who the victim is, so that I can prepare myself mentally.”

“Scram.”

Qin Chuan entered seclusion, using nine breaths to meditate and restore his power. The monkey, feeling bored, wandered around the Heavenly Palace, playing with the immortals, drinking, and having fun, living a carefree life every day.

One day, after Qin Chuan finished his practice, he sighed and said, “The Heavenly Palace is truly convenient for cultivation.” Just then, the monkey returned on a cloud, shouting, “Qin Chuan, today the Jade Emperor arranged a task for me!”