Chapter 343: Beheading the Three Corpses, Wukong Swears Brotherhood

Earth Immortal Realm, Wuzhuang Temple.

Xuanzang and his group remained at Wuzhuang Temple, while Zhenyuanzi had recovered as if nothing had happened, wearing a kindly expression.

Moreover, for some reason, Zhenyuanzi insisted on having Sun Wukong swear an oath of brotherhood, which made Sun Wukong feel quite embarrassed.

Primarily, Zhenyuanzi's cultivation was too fierce, and Sun Wukong felt somewhat flattered that he was not his equal.

Given Zhenyuanzi's status, this was akin to the Jade Emperor and Tathagata Buddha pulling him aside to swear brotherhood.

Although he was known as the Great Saint Equal to Heaven, his actual strength was somewhat lacking compared to his title.

Beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

"You old Daoist, wouldn't I be taking advantage of you?" Sun Wukong laughed.

"Hehe, everything has its karmic connection. Sun Monkey, you and I have this bond in our fates," Zhenyuanzi said.

Off to the side, Bajie watched with intense envy; being able to swear brotherhood with the Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was something many immortals would envy.

"Great Immortal, since Monkey Brother is now your brother, and I, Old Pig, am Monkey Brother's junior fellow apprentice, that makes me your junior fellow apprentice too.

Can this Ginseng Fruit still be eaten?"

Zhu Bajie pointed at the Ginseng Fruit Tree in front of them, which had recovered as if nothing had happened.

That's right, the previous Ginseng Fruit Tree was indeed a ruse; it was all an illusion created by Zhenyuanzi.

Although it was an illusion, it was seamless; even Xuanzang and Sun Wukong, with his Fiery Eyes, could not tell the real from the fake.

"You fool, thinking about eating all day long," Sun Wukong said.

Zhenyuanzi plucked another six Ginseng Fruits for the master and his disciples, saying:

"This shall count as the poor Daoist's apology from before, Xuanzang."

Upon hearing this, Xuanzang accepted the Ginseng Fruits without standing on ceremony.

Although he very much wanted to ask about other matters regarding Zhenyuanzi, such as the origins of their acquaintance, he estimated that it was eight or nine out of ten that he would not tell him.

"Xuanzang, when do you intend to step onto the path of the west again?" Zhenyuanzi asked.

"Brother Daoist, are you trying to chase our master and disciples away already?" Xuanzang said.

"Haha, not at all. You may stay here as long as you wish," Zhenyuanzi laughed, flicking the horsetail whisk in his hand.

Seeing this, Xuanzang looked up at the sky, gazing toward the west, and said:

"The journey to the west is one hundred and eight thousand miles, and the road is mostly desolate, with no signs of human life.

I do not know when I will next encounter a Daoist temple with such superior conditions as yours, Brother Daoist.

Therefore, I have decided to stay here for half a year first, and incidentally, stabilize the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm I have just broken through to."

"Very well," Zhenyuanzi replied.

As for the two young Daoist acolytes, Qingfeng and Mingyue, they felt the world spinning.

If they were to stay for half a year, the food consumption alone would be immense; they feared they would eat Wuzhuang Temple into poverty.

Upon hearing this news, the happiest one was Bajie.

The night grew deep, and the master and his disciples returned to the meditation room to rest.

Xuanzang circulated the technique of the Nameless Scroll to comprehend the Great Luo Realm, discovering that the Nameless Scroll was extremely compatible with the essence of Great Luo; practicing it was like a fish in water, with constant insights and constant creation.

The cultivation of an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal is divided into three stages: early, middle, and late.

Following that is the Beheading of the Three Corpses, and once the three corpses are unified, one enters the rank of Saint.

Of course, for ninety-nine point nine percent of the living beings in this world, Beheading the Three Corpses is basically a dead end; it is impossible to achieve sainthood.

The only known first Saint to achieve Beheading the Three Corpses is Dao Ancestor Hongjun; all other Saints are Heavenly Dao Merit Saints.

This is why Dao Ancestor Hongjun has always remained above the Six Saints!

Furthermore, after entering the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, Xuanzang already had some enlightenment.

In a sense, the Quasi-Saint realm still falls within the category of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

A Great Luo Golden Immortal who has beheaded one corpse can be called a Quasi-Saint, and beheading the three corpses is the late stage of Quasi-Saint!

The Quasi-Saint is a transitional realm marker for the Great Luo Golden Immortal, and it is also a special realm that only exists through Beheading the Three Corpses.

If one is Proving the Dao with Force, one steps directly from the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm into the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and thus there is no such division as Quasi-Saint.

However, according to the technique of the Nameless Scroll, the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal is not that simple; it seems much more complex than conventional cultivation.

"Ding, congratulations to group member Scripture Seeker for becoming the first in this group to achieve the Supreme Great Luo Fruit Status with a Postnatal body. Rewarded with three Blind Box draws and fifty thousand points."

At this moment, the voice of the Chat Group suddenly rang out.

"?!

The Chat Group is actually this generous; it's rare," Xuanzang said.

Chat Group.

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Congratulations to Xuan Ge, felicitations to Xuan Ge. Not only did you break through to Great Luo Golden Immortal, but you were also rewarded by the Chat Group. I am envious."

Kyushu First Golden Core: "Envy plus one. But having said that, Xuanzang, what does it feel like to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal?"

Scripture Seeker: "It doesn't feel like much, I suppose I'm just a tiny bit stronger than before."

Ancestral Witch Houtu: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xuanzang!"

One Sword Qing'er: "Holy Monk Xuanzang, would you like to have a duel? I really want to witness the combat power of a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

Scripture Seeker: "Ahem, perhaps when there is an opportunity."

Although this Qing'er did not have a Daluo Dao Fruit, her combat power was truly that of a Great Luo; with one sword she could destroy ten thousand Daos, with the sword alone reigning supreme.

This is akin to the Great Completion Saint Body that achieves Dao in an alternative way in Ye Fan's world; not a Great Emperor, yet capable of challenging one.

Hua Xiaogu: "Congratulations Master, Master is the most amazing!"

Axe Gang Leader: "Hahaha, my master is a Great Luo Golden Immortal, I ask you, who else is there?"

Spring and Autumn Sword Deity: "Sigh, we were all in the first batch to enter the Chat Group. Holy Monk Xuanzang has already become a Great Luo Golden Immortal, while I am still lingering in the mortal realm. The gap is truly vast."

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Old Sword God, don't be discouraged, it's all the same, all the same."

Na Du Tong Backbone Feng Baobao: "Lying flat and waiting for death, isn't that nice?"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Bao'er Jie, your words aren't conducive to the members' striving. Besides, your Qi Luck is heaven-defying; you directly drew the Saiyan Bloodline and the Eternal Indestructible Body, invincible in one go."

Na Du Tong Backbone Feng Baobao: "Is it my fault!"

Jiao Wo Bai Laoban: "One day, I will also be able to be like the Holy Monk Xuanzang, entering the Tao through martial arts and becoming transcendent and holy."

Journey to the West Scripture Seeker: "Ambitious."

Demon Queen: "Xuanzang, you've taken off. But you must never forget your Queen; our friendship will never change."

Spirit Hall Pope: "That's right, Brother Xuanzang, I will always be your little padded jacket."

Nine Provinces' Number One Golden Core: "Go away, yours is leaking air."

Hua Xiaogu: "All of you go away, Master is mine."

Yi Jian Qing'er: "Tsk tsk tsk, isn't this an Asura field? It seems you all have a story."

Qingqiu Empress: "Eating melon!"

Ye Fan Zhen Bu Hei: "Xuan Ge, you just obtained three Blind Box draws. Do you want to give it a try and see if you can open any treasures?"

Yi Jian Qing'er: "Blind Box draws?"

Spring and Autumn Sword Deity: "Qing'er Jianxian, this Blind Box draw is purchasing Blind Boxes through points, and then opening the Blind Boxes to obtain various rewards."

Yi Jian Qing'er: "A bit interesting."

Journey to the West Scripture Seeker: "Fine, then I'll try. Anyway, these opportunities are given for free. Chat Group, start three Blind Box draws."

"Ding, member Journey to the West Scripture Seeker uses three free Blind Box draws."

"Ding, congratulations to Journey to the West Scripture Seeker for obtaining three Blind Boxes."

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