Chapter Six: The Astonishing Reward! This Person is Fated with Us in the Western Realm

The resounding chimes of Buddhist sutras filled the sky.

The oppressive aura from the protective mountain array enveloped every corner of the Dusian Gate.

Disciples and elders gathered before the Hundred Virtues Hall mounted their swords and flew towards the gate of the immortal realm.

From the main peak, the Peak of Breaking the Sky, several beams of light shot forth, breaking through the mountain's protective array.

At the forefront was a figure clad in white, standing with hands clasped behind his back. His tall, slender form was accentuated by two strands of white hair at his temples, adding an air of cold detachment.

This was the current head of Dusian Gate, Master Forgetting Emotions.

He had been in seclusion recently and was unaware of the ongoing events.

Master Forgetting Emotions cast a glance at Li Changshou among the crowd, his voice calm as he spoke: "May I inquire why the esteemed monks from the Western Realm have come to escort our disciple?"

Not far from the Dusian Gate, under the pervasive Buddhist light, dozens of monks—some bare-chested, others in majestic Dharma forms—gathered together.

Leading them, Maitreya performed a Buddhist salute and said, "Are you the head of Dusian Gate? We come on the orders of Saint Zhunti. We hope you will facilitate our mission."

Master Forgetting Emotions was about to respond when an elder standing behind him suddenly stepped forward, shouting: "Master Changshou is an exceptional talent of our sect. How can you simply take him without proper consideration?"

A look of surprise crossed Master Forgetting Emotions' face.

If memory served, the elder who had just spoken had previously clashed with the Peak Master of Little Qiong Peak, and even had brought the matter before him.

At this moment, however, the elder was addressing Little Qiong Peak with respect.

A surge of gratification filled Master Forgetting Emotions as he nodded approvingly.

The Human Sect, already sparse in numbers, should indeed stand united and supportive of one another.

Yet, it was unclear why the Western Saints were interested in taking a seemingly insignificant disciple from their sect.

Under the influence of the two Western Saints, the term "escort" had taken on a different connotation.

Now, it implied that the "escorts" might come to take rather than lend.

Enemies should be resolved, not exacerbated. Despite being a sect of the Human Sect, the two Western Saints were formidable adversaries.

Master Forgetting Emotions was preparing to inquire about the reasons and possibly defuse the situation.

"Is there anyone who does not know of your so-called 'escort' from the Western Realm?! Who does not know?!"

"Fear that my nephew, Master Changshou, might either be harmed by you or coerced into becoming a Buddhist disciple, forsaking his past!"

"Hmph! If you wish to escort my nephew, you must first step over my corpse!"

Another elder from the sect suddenly stood up, rebuking loudly with a voice that resonated powerfully.

Master Forgetting Emotions was momentarily stunned and turned to look at the speaker.

The elder's eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty light, and his face was contorted with hostility, as if there were an irreconcilable enmity with the Western Realm.

Could it really be so?

They had barely exchanged a few words, and things had already reached such a dire state!

Moreover, you are merely a Celestial Immortal, while the leaders opposite are Golden Immortals!

Perhaps there was some misunderstanding.

Master Forgetting Emotions thought to himself and observed the elder's behavior without speaking.

Other elders who understood the situation sneered in disdain.

This old fellow was overstepping.

One must remember that excess can be as damaging as lack.

"Such words are utterly mistaken! Our Western Realm is committed to universally enlightening the world, aiding all beings to cross the sea of suffering. Those who are guided into our faith do so willingly and devoutly. How could there be any coercion?"

Xu Bodhi's eyes flashed with anger. It was his first time being publicly slapped in the face.

Noticing that the one making the accusations was merely a Celestial Immortal, Xu Bodhi's anger intensified.

"It seems that you are stubbornly defying the will of the Saints! Perhaps you fear being scrutinized by them, harboring guilty secrets.

The Three Teachings are meant to be united. Today, we will first clear the trouble caused by the Human Sect before seeking forgiveness from the Taiqing Saint!"

Dusian Gate, with only a few Celestial Immortals and no Golden Immortals, dared to repeatedly defy and rebuke him.

Regardless of the current head's status as a mere Celestial Immortal, even the legendary Patriarch Du'e would not have been a match for them.

Just as Xu Bodhi finished speaking, the blue light from the lotus under Manjusri's seat flickered, and the golden light of the Buddhist dust surged.

The golden light grew rapidly, soon enveloping the sky and blotting out the sun.

Suddenly, the golden light descended towards the protective array of Dusian Gate, threatening to shatter the gate in one blow!

Witnessing this, many disciples of Dusian Gate held their breath, while those with higher cultivation levels displayed fear.

Master Forgetting Emotions' face turned grave as he circulated his spiritual energy, preparing to block the attack.

Yet, his spiritual energy seemed feeble compared to the vast golden light.

Li Changshou silently gathered his true energy, ready to act at any moment.

"By decree of the Jade Emperor, Maitreya and Xu Bodhi, cease your actions immediately!"

As the golden light was about to hit the protective array, a figure appeared in the distance, and a voice approached from afar.

Hearing this, the disciples of Dusian Gate breathed a sigh of relief and showed expressions of joy.

Master Forgetting Emotions' expression softened as he prepared to speak.

Maitreya and Xu Bodhi exchanged glances, their eyes flickering.

Then, as if they had not heard the voice from the heavens, they continued to channel their spiritual power.

The golden light descended fiercely, whipping the air and causing the disciples' hair to flutter.

Yet, the golden light suddenly halted mid-air, unable to descend!

The onlookers focused and saw that, at some point, Li Changshou had raised his arms high and was firmly grasping the golden light!

Li Changshou possessed Golden Immortal strength!

Seeing this, Daoist Qi Yuan behind him silently turned away.

"The Saint warned that you should not underestimate him. It seems true! Fortunately, we were prepared."

Maitreya, unfazed by the situation, took out a dazzling seven-colored artifact, resembling both gold and silver.

It was indeed the omnipotent "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree"!

Meanwhile, the figure in the distance had flown closer, revealing the Eastern Emperor.

At this moment, the Eastern Emperor was furious and addressed the Western monks: "Didn't you hear? You are commanded to stop. Why do you remain deaf to the Jade Emperor's decree? Do you regard his will as nothing?"

Xu Bodhi maintained a neutral expression, while Maitreya, with a smile, said, "We have no intention to disregard the Jade Emperor's decree. We merely act according to the Saint's will."

At this point, with the Heavenly Court newly established and its authority not yet solidified, Manjusri and Puxian were not worried about offending the Jade Emperor.

After all, although the Jade Emperor held a high position, his power had not yet reached that of a Saint.

In their view, the commands of the Western Saints carried more weight than those of the Jade Emperor.

Seeing the Eastern Emperor's reaction, who was unable to impose his authority, the Eastern Emperor knew that despite the support of the Dao Ancestor, it was unlikely that the Dao Ancestor would intervene in minor matters.

Thus, he could only say: "The Jade Emperor himself will address this matter with Saints Zhunti and Jiuying. For now, please return."

Maitreya and Xu Bodhi exchanged glances, and Maitreya nodded slightly.

Though the Jade Emperor's authority was not fully manifest, he was still a Saint's junior brother. Pressuring too much would be unwise.

Maitreya nodded slightly and said, "In that case, we shall first..."

Before he could finish, the immense screen across the sky changed once more.

[Li Changshou, a soul who crossed over by accident, with a series of amusing and perplexing stories.]

[Timid and fearful, cautious and calculating. These are his labels.]

[From an ordinary disciple of the Human Sect to a formidable figure in the primal chaos. His goal is clear, and his resolve unshakable.]

[While some cultivators flaunt their power, their stories are admired but not imitated. Most cultivators, like Li Changshou, tread carefully and advance with great difficulty.]

[From humble beginnings to a heart aspiring to the heavens. Congratulations to Li Changshou for becoming the main character of this first episode!]