Chapter 175 - 172: Beheading as a Gift with Drinks_2
"Attaining the realm of Primordial Golden Immortal isn’t simply a matter of daily secluded cultivation; you must go out into the world and gain more experience. On this trip, you should seek refuge in Water Curtain Cave to repay the grudge you hold against the Buddhist Sect for controlling you!" Kunpeng instructed.
"I was opposing Sun Wukong just a few days ago. If I go to seek refuge now, would he accept me?" the Golden-Winged Great Peng King asked.
"A few days ago, you were still under the control of the Buddhist Sect, having been brainwashed by the Buddhist Scriptures. If you explain your intentions upon arriving, he will surely agree. Nowadays, Water Curtain Cave’s influence is growing, and they are amassing experts from all walks of life. The war between the Great Tang Empire and Tianzhu is also escalating. Even the Ksitigarbha King has joined the battle, turning the tide as the Tianzhu forces retreat in defeat. Once Sun Wukong emerges from seclusion, I’m afraid the Demon Tribe will launch a full-scale counterattack against the Buddhist Sect!" Kunpeng said with a smile, "Going to Water Curtain Cave now would be like delivering charcoal in snowy weather. Arriving later to add icing on the cake would be good too, but it can never be as gratifying as delivering charcoal in the snow."
Kunpeng was right; adding icing on the cake is not as satisfying as delivering charcoal in the snow.
Although Water Curtain Cave is becoming more powerful day by day, now is the perfect time to join them and be valued.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng King rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Good! Although Wukong and I had some friction, we’re still sworn brothers after all!" His eyes shifted slyly, "However, even though I’m delivering charcoal in the snow, it wouldn’t be proper to arrive empty-handed. Don’t you think so, Master?"
Kunpeng’s eyes rolled; just recently, he had taken advantage of Xuan Ming, and now his disciple was seeking benefits from him at such a time! Truly, as the saying goes, "like master, like disciple," he thought disdainfully.
"Hmm... you’re right, going without a gift would be inappropriate," Kunpeng said with a laugh. "Just head to the Western Heavenly Buddha Land and dispose of Li Tieguai, Lan Caihe, He Xiangu, Zhang Guolao, and the other three of Emperor Donghua’s minions. Presenting their heads at Water Curtain Cave would be the best gift."
Lv Dongbin, among the Eight Immortals, once the previous life incarnation of Emperor Donghua, was exceptionally talented. His cultivation progressed swiftly. Having taken a step further beyond his current accomplishments, he became a Primordial Golden Immortal and was appointed by the Jade Emperor as the Taiyi Lord of Salvation. Additionally, he played a significant role in the Jade Emperor’s coup to eliminate Gou Chen, and consequently, he was conferred the title of Emperor Donghua.