In the vast emptiness of the Great Leiyin Temple, the powerful voice of Ao Han Dragon King echoed: "Congratulations to The Buddha, the West Sea shall embrace Buddhism."
Duo Bao Tathagata, with a gentle face, smiled and said: "I initially didn’t want to convert the West Sea at this time, but Bai Jin was too disrespectful. All Saints decided on the Westward Journey, it was destined, yet he interfered recklessly, throwing tantrums and acting shamelessly.
Since he has made his move, my Buddhism will respond in kind, to demonstrate the methods of our Buddha Sect."
Ao Han Dragon King looked at The Buddha and said: "The Buddha, is this the fire of anger?"
The Buddha, in a gentle tone, replied: "Buddhism is compassionate, but it also possesses means to subdue demons. Vajra transverses the world, and also possesses the fire of fierce eyes."
Ao Han laughed heartily, his figure disappearing from the Palace of the Polestar, what a Small Mahayana Buddhism, no wonder Mahayana Buddhism ended in utter defeat, just this shameless demeanor alone, Mahayana Buddhism has no comparison, Randeng Maitreya, their loss is not unjust.
The Buddha turned his head looking eastward, his gaze deep, Bai Jin junior brother, since you have made your move, I’ll return you a move, are you satisfied?
The corner of The Buddha’s mouth twitched involuntarily a couple of times, and he could faintly feel a twinge of pain on his face, Zhao Gongming Kong Xuan, that was a harsh move!
Several years later in the Primordial West Sea Dragon Palace, the place was lighted brightly and filled with celebration, with numerous fish hanging colorful lanterns swimming around.
Today is the grand wedding day of the third prince of the West Sea Dragon Palace, representatives from various forces of the Primordial World were sent here, gathering in the Crystal Palace, Bivalve Fairy, mermaids as maids swam amongst them, All Immortals joking and laughing, drinking and merrymaking.
Above the West Sea, a divine being riding a black panther came riding on a cloud, I am Shen Gongbao, once studied in Kunlun Mountain, and also met the Saint, who placed great expectations on me.
But I did not like the rigid rules of the Chan Sect, instead, I admired the boldness of the Jie Sect, deep brotherhood.
Thus, I made many friends with Jie Sect Disciples, during the Divine Enthronement Battle, I helped Jie Sect against Chan Sect, but suffered a terrible defeat, even I was placed on the Investiture of the Gods by my master, assigned as the Water Dividing General without any rank, when I thought it would be for an Infinite Calamity, a beam of light appeared, he rescued me from the East Sea, he called me junior brother, gave me a belonging, it is also he who now sends me here to West Sea to offer congratulations.
Shen Gongbao looked down at the churning West Sea with a somewhat strange expression, the West Sea Dragon Palace has taken refuge with Buddhism, is that possible?
Even if I’m sent to investigate, I should act more normally! The congratulatory gift is also so peculiar, I hope not to be driven out by the West Sea Dragon King!
Regardless, since it’s the task of the Emperor, even if it offends the West Sea Dragon King, it’s worth it, maybe the West Sea Dragon King just likes this kind!
The black panther carrying Shen Gongbao flew down towards the waters below.
"Emperor Gouchen’s Shen Gongbao, here to extend congratulations!" a voice sang out.
The inside of the Crystal Palace suddenly quieted down, everyone turning to look outside. Emperor Gouchen has also sent someone, it is said that Emperor Gouchen and the Dragon Clan have a good relationship, it seems it must be true.
Shen Gongbao entered the Crystal Palace, at a glance, there were Primordial Immortals, members of the Demon Clan, spirit monsters, Gods, Immortals, even Buddha, among them some familiar faces too, like the handsome Qingfeng and so on.
The West Sea Dragon King came forward, laughing heartily and said: "Emperor Gouchen took time out of his busy schedule to send a Divine Monarch here, this is truly an honor for our West Sea!"
Shen Gongbao immediately bowed in return, laughing he said: "The West Sea Dragon Palace is also a part of the Heavenly Court, the third prince’s wedding is a joyous occasion for the entire Heavenly Court, naturally, Gouchen Palace as a part of the Heavenly Court, should make its presence felt."
"Ah right, the Emperor also asked me to bring several congratulatory gifts to the West Sea Dragon Palace, to celebrate the joyous wedding of the West Sea Dragon Prince."
Other Immortals curiously looked towards Shen Gongbao, wondering what kind of gifts Emperor Gouchen from the Heavenly Court would bring? The Jade Emperor had just sent the King Divine Pearl through Gold Star Taibai, surely Emperor Gouchen’s gifts wouldn’t be inferior!
The West Sea Dragon King laughed heartily and said, "The Emperor is truly too polite, how can I accept this? The West Sea Dragon Clan and Gouchen Emperor Palace have always been like family, why be so formal.
Lie’er, come quickly and receive the Emperor’s gift."
Shen Gongbao laughed twice awkwardly, feeling speechless, If you feel embarrassed, then don’t accept it?! This Old Dragon King is not easy to deal with!
Dressed in a festive red robe, Ao Lie came forward, bowed, and calmly said, "Ao Lie pays respects to the Divine Monarch!"
Shen Gong extended his hand, and in his palm appeared two segments of vine, their heads intertwined to form the shape of a heart.
Ao Lie instinctively furrowed his brows. What kind of Divine Material is this? How come I don’t recognize it?
The West Sea Dragon King also asked cheerfully, "Divine Monarch, what kind of Immortal Materials and Divine Treasures are these? Forgive my ignorance for not having seen them before."
Shen Gongbao shook his head and said seriously, "Although these are not Immortal Materials and Divine Treasures, they are far more precious than such.
Legend has it that in ancient times, two mountains stood a thousand miles apart, each with a vine growing on it. Separated by a thousand miles, they could never touch.
If things had gone as usual, they would never meet for eternity. However, they didn’t give up; one grew towards the east, and the other towards the west, each extending their branches to touch the other, and finally after ten thousand years, their branches intertwined across a thousand miles of sky, never to part.
The Great Emperor witnessed this sight and was moved by their affection, thus he relocated the intertwined branches to his palace, allowing them to accompany each other forever.
And these intertwined branches were collected by the Emperor as one of his precious collectibles."
Shen Gongbao remarked sentimentally, "It is only because of the third prince’s grand wedding that the Emperor was willing to part with this collectible, to give to the third prince, wishing the third prince a connected and unified heart forever!"
Ao Lie looked at Shen Gongbao in astonishment. Isn’t this story a bit too far-fetched? He couldn’t help saying, "Divine Monarch, vines that can grow for ten thousand years should not be ordinary, right? Why didn’t they transform and just be together?"
Shen Gongbao answered sternly, "They have their reasons for not transforming, do you think I would deceive you?"
Immediately, the West Sea Dragon King said sternly: "Ao Lie, quickly accept the gift and thank the Emperor!"
Ao Lie couldn’t help but feel a sense of dissatisfaction in his heart, giving a vine as a wedding gift, Emperor Gouchen truly underestimated me, he thought as he took the intertwined vine and said, "Thank you for the ’generous gift’ from the Divine Monarch!"
Some immortals inside the Crystal Palace couldn’t help but laugh. So, this is how gifts are given, truly an eye-opening experience.
The West Sea Dragon King gestured and said with a hearty laugh, "Divine Monarch, please come inside~"
"Please wait a moment, Dragon King, the Emperor has one more gift."
Ao Lie suddenly realized, the real gift was yet to come, perhaps this vine does have some special significance after all. It seems I misunderstood Emperor Gouchen. Emperor Gouchen is certainly not such a stingy god, the symbolism of joining together is indeed very thoughtful.