Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao

At the other end of the ocean, Lord Qiantang was letting out a roar, surrounded by countless thunder creatures that summoned endless bolts of thunder around him.

Lord Qiantang's massive True Dragon body was enveloped in thunder, giving off the semblance of a scent of scorched flesh.

"Have these damned things gone mad? I'm not their sworn enemy who killed their father, why are they so hell-bent on not stopping until one of us is dead?" Lord Qiantang complained to himself in his heart.

Individually, these thunder creatures were not very strong, but they often attacked in groups. Moreover, this was their home turf, where roving thunder was everywhere, making Lord Qiantang extremely uncomfortable.

He knew in his heart that if this continued, he would be worn down to death by these thunder creatures. Suddenly, he gritted his teeth and, covering his head, charged outward, completely disregarding the thunder striking his body and the relentless attacks from the thunder creatures still clinging onto him.

As light appeared before his eyes, Lord Qiantang was overjoyed, knowing he had broken through the encirclement. Now was the time when the sky allowed birds to fly at will, and the vast ocean was a playground for fish to leap. As for the thunder creatures that were still relentless on his back, Lord Qiantang simply shrugged his body and threw them off one by one beneath him.

"If it weren't for your overwhelming numbers, how would I, the majestic Dragon Lord Qiantang, end up in such a sorry state?" Lord Qiantang murmured through gritted teeth.

It was also fortunate that this world was uninhabited; otherwise, he wouldn't know where to put his face if word got out.

"Gah, gah!" The thunder creatures uttered in a language that Lord Qiantang couldn't understand, and the surrounding residual thunder creatures also made similar noises.

All of a sudden, these thunder creatures seemed to reach some sort of consensus, their bodies rapidly expanded, and within their translucent blue-violet bodies, countless bolts of thunder could be seen darting around.

This scene left Lord Qiantang dumbfounded. These thunder creatures were too aggressive; how could they resort to self-destructing without any negotiation?

Lord Qiantang wished he could slap himself in the face. You just had to show off, and now you've encountered a powder keg that blew up instantly.

A powerful thunderstorm erupted immediately from the self-destructing thunder creatures at the center, spreading outwards. Lord Qiantang bore the brunt of it, swept away by the storm in an instant.

At this moment, Lord Qiantang dared not be the slightest bit careless, using all his mana to form a protective shield around his True Dragon body.

The ferocious thunderstorm raged on, swallowing Lord Qiantang in an instant. He was like a lonely boat drifting on the vast ocean, utterly helpless, mustering all his strength to resist.

Sometime later, the storm passed, revealing Lord Qiantang who had struggled bitterly. His scales were scorched black, with the faint smell of cooked meat wafting between the chinks.

"That was a terrifying thunderstorm. Only this world could harbor such a dreadful storm. Today's just unlucky. Seems like I have a natural aversion to these thunder creatures. It's better to avoid them in the future," Lord Qiantang said, still shaken. He had made up his mind that if he saw these creatures again, he would definitely go around them.
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This proved the old saying: the soft fear the hard, the hard fear the ruthless, the ruthless fear the obstinate, and the obstinate fear those who do not cherish their lives. These thunder creatures belonged to the latter category; Lord Qiantang did not wish to make enemies with such hard-headed beings.

What Lord Qiantang did not notice was that not too far away, there was a monk watching him with a smile on his face—it was the Dragon Tamer Arhat, who had arrived at this place earlier.

With a smile on his face, the Dragon Tamer Arhat used the heavenly eye of Buddhism to take in all of Lord Qiantang's embarrassing situation.

"Good grief, that's impressive—it's straight to self-destruction when things don't go as planned. This humble monk wouldn't dare provoke that," even the hard-headed Thunder creatures found the Dragon Tamer Arhat astonishing.

"However, who would have thought that Lord Qiantang would have such a day?" The Dragon Tamer Arhat suddenly felt a sense of schadenfreude; he had been so annoyed by Lord Qiantang lately that seeing this guy in misfortune was strangely satisfying.

He was tempted to show himself and mock, but thinking about Lord Qiantang's vindictive nature, the Dragon Tamer Arhat forcefully suppressed the urge to court death.

"Well, after watching this grand drama and feeling quite content, it's time to find out where the Thunder Seal is hidden," the Dragon Tamer Arhat said with a satisfied smile, slowly vanishing from the spot.

Meanwhile, sensing the death of a comrade, the Thunder creatures' main army let out furious screeches, from which a majestic voice suddenly emerged.

A large Thunder creature walked out from the midst, with a blue-purple body made of thunder, just like the others` transparent forms through which flickering thunder could be seen.

The only difference was that this Thunder creature had a face strikingly similar to a human's, with distinct facial features visible, which compared to its simple-minded brethren, indicated a higher level of intelligence.

His presence successfully calmed the raging kinsfolk.

With him at the lead, they regained their composure and set out again—for their true adversary was still out there.

So, he led the army of Thunder creatures, and they set off majestically toward the Abyss.

Time flew like a white horse flashing past; soon it was the moment when the two seas converged. Over the past few days, Lu Yu and Iron-Crutch Li had engaged in fruitful discussions, especially since Iron-Crutch Li, a direct disciple of the Elder Lord, was very knowledgeable.

Lu Yu felt he had gained a lot, unaware that Iron-Crutch Li and Han Zhongli were equally astonished. Not only was Lu Yu well-versed in knowledge, but his occasional flashes of genius were truly original and greatly enlightening to them.

As for Yu Ji and the other two, their realms were much lower than those of Lu Yu's group, so they could only listen from the side, occasionally asking the trio for clarification on certain points.

Lu Yu and his companions were not the type to hoard knowledge; they answered all questions, resolving many of Yu Ji's group's cultivation doubts. This made the trip worthwhile for them, feeling that even without further gains, the insights they obtained would benefit them for a lifetime.

"It's no wonder they're immortals of the Celestial Immortal Dao; such insights into the universe and all its creatures are truly beyond us," Nan Hua privately confided to his two friends.

"However, it seems only natural; Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment inherently requires both fortune and insight to be of the highest quality. Anyone who can cross this threshold will certainly not lack insight, not to mention that these few are Land Immortals who have activated the Five Qi.

Without such insight, how could they have overcome the divide of immortality?" Zuo Ci also expressed his sentiments.

"The Celestial Immortal Dao, so easy to speak of but the thresholds are like chasms—hardly as simple to cross," Yu Ji spoke with none of the usual mirth on his face. Anyone who knows of the Celestial Immortal Dao would wish to cultivate this Great Celestial Way, but if it were not so difficult, why would there be four other Immortal Daos widely practiced in the world?

"Though we cannot reach it, our hearts yearn for it," Nan Hua sighed.

While the three whispered among themselves, they suddenly felt the Sea of Thunder beneath them tumbling incessantly—a sign that the entire minor world was disturbed.

Lu Yu and the others also awakened from their philosophical contemplation, looking at the unfolding scene before them, knowing the moment had arrived.