Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 481: Heavenly Realm Fishing in Troubled Waters
By this time, the heavens were already filled with smoke and war clouds.

The sound of killing was like rolling thunder, shaking the sky for thirty-three days.

Emperor Donghua and Buddha Tathagata turned into two streams of light and went straight into the chaotic void outside the nine heavens for a decisive battle.

In the chaotic void.

The Buddha's light bloomed like a thousand-foot golden wheel, and Mu Gong also displayed supreme majesty.

The violent gale raged like a sharp blade, the thunderclouds rolled like raging sea waves, and lightning flashed in between, like a dancing dragon.

The outcome of this victory or defeat is like looking at flowers in the fog, and it is still uncertain.

Such a thrilling scene caused the immortals and gods from all sides to hold their breath and concentrate, their eyes fixed on the chaotic void, eagerly awaiting the final result.

At this moment.

Emperor Donghua and Buddha Tathagata are still fighting fiercely in the chaotic void, and the outcome is still difficult to determine.

"My fellow immortals, the Emperor has already taken the lead, clearing the way for us and paving the way forward."

"If I don't go now, when will I go?"

"Are we going to watch the Emperor fight alone?"

Dongfang Shuo, a loyal follower of Emperor Donghua, immediately raised his arms and shouted, commanding the immortals.

Dongfang Shuo was wearing a feather fan and a blue scarf, and his long gown fluttered in the wind. When he waved the feather fan lightly, a strong wind suddenly blew up in front of the Tongming Palace.

It was he who gave the order.

At this moment, outside the Tongming Palace.

The anti-heaven army composed of many immortals, demons, ghosts... was like a surging tide. Each of them held magic weapons and their shouts of killing shook the sky as they swept towards the Lingxiao Palace.

After the Tongming Palace is the Lingxiao Palace, which symbolizes the supreme power of heaven.

Outside the Lingxiao Palace, around the Tongming Palace, there are dozens of guardian thunder generals leading thousands of elite heavenly soldiers to guard the side.

These guardian thunder generals are usually under the command of True Lord Yousheng and Wang Lingguan.

However, now, Wang Lingguan has passed away, and Yousheng Zhenjun has also been knocked down to the lower world, and his life or death is unknown.

Now, they are under the command of General Juanlian and are at his disposal.

Suddenly, the anti-heaven army was seen attacking.

Dozens of guardian thunder generals, wearing purple lightning armor and holding Kuiniu drumsticks, quickly formed the "Tiangang Thunder Prison Formation."

In an instant, the lightning intertwined into a web, with electric snakes moving back and forth in it, illuminating the surrounding space brightly.

On the jade steps in front of the Lingxiao Palace, thousands of heavenly soldiers formed the "Qianyuan Sword Formation". The sword light was like an inverted Milky Way, protecting the entire Lingxiao Palace like an iron barrel, airtight.

The lightning and sword energy intertwined into a net, like a huge dragnet.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

……

The magic weapons of the anti-heaven army collided with the lightning grid, emitting thousands of sparks.

"Defy fate and change destiny!"

"Break the stubbornness and seek the path to immortality!"

"Everyone has the right to kill the traitors!"

"Protect Your Majesty till death!"

……

For a moment, the two armies came into close combat, with shouts of killing, the sound of magic weapons colliding, and thunder interweaving together, playing a tragic war song.

For a moment, the two armies came into close combat and fought in a group.

However, the Heavenly Palace defenders were ultimately outnumbered and had to fight and retreat under the overwhelming attack of the anti-Heavenly army.

There was a lion demon fairy that had lived for many years. Its body was as huge as a mountain. It opened its bloody mouth, and a bloody wind blew in the face. It actually swallowed an entire team of heavenly soldiers into its stomach. The scene was extremely terrifying and horrifying.

There were even demon cultivators who raised the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, which blew cold winds and countless vengeful souls howled as they pounced on the Thunder General. The vengeful souls bared their fangs and claws, as if they wanted to devour the Thunder General alive, and actually tore the Tiangang Thunder Formation into cracks, making the situation increasingly critical.

However, behind these guardian thunder generals is the Jade Emperor.

They were fighting a desperate battle with no way to retreat. For a time, they were outnumbered and stubbornly resisted the attack of the anti-heaven army.

The heavens are in chaos right now.

The anti-heaven army and the heavenly army fought each other, blood splattered everywhere, dyeing the fairyland red.

At this moment, the heavenly realm was no longer in order. It was like a pot of boiling porridge, extremely chaotic.

“Boo, boo, boo…”

“Boo, boo, boo…”

The fairies were terrified, they usually lived a life of luxury in heaven and had never seen such a tragic scene.

At this moment, they hugged the fairy tree and cried together, their tears rolling down like beads from a broken string, wetting their clothes.

The wrestlers fled in panic, looking for a hiding place.

The alchemy furnaces in some alchemy rooms were overturned, and the alchemy fire spread across the prairie, with flames raging and setting the palace on fire in an instant.

The raging fire illuminated half the sky red, and thick smoke billowed, blocking out the sun.

At this moment.

The barrier between the thirty-three heavens is useless.

The barriers between the heavenly layers are now either unguarded or empty, allowing the anti-heavenly army to march straight in.

Or the guards at the barrier were killed by the anti-heaven army, and the blood dyed the edge of the barrier red, which was a shocking sight.

at the moment.

This is the perfect opportunity to "fish in troubled waters". The heavenly realm is in chaos, just like a pool of muddy water, which is perfect for them to act in secret.

Nowadays, it is not difficult to reach the Thirty-three Heavens. All the immortals, gods and heavenly soldiers are attracted by the war and have no time to take care of other things.

Most of the top powers were paying attention to the battle between Buddha Tathagata and Emperor Donghua.

So, Xiao Chen held the weapon and protected Princess Wansheng, while the two demons took advantage of the chaotic situation and went outside the Tongming Palace.

Xiao Chen wanted to see if there was any nine-leaf Ganoderma lucidum near the Lingxiao Palace.

After all, in Journey to the West:

"Princess Wansheng sneaked into the Lingxiao Palace in Daluo Heaven and stole the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum from the Queen Mother."

At the same time, Xiao Chen had already contacted the Great Sage Huang Feng through the "Mosquito Brand Wireless Phone" and said:
"Huang Feng, Huang Feng, come out and work quickly."

"The heaven is in chaos right now. It's a good time to take advantage of the chaos to find something. Don't miss this great opportunity."

Not long after.

The cunning voice of the Great Sage Huang Feng soon came from the other end:

"My Lord, I understand."

"Just wait and see. I will take action right away and will not disappoint you."

So, Xiao Chen, Princess Wansheng and Great Sage Huangfeng each acted separately and searched carefully for the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum in the vast heaven.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

……

In front of Lingxiao Palace, outside Tongming Palace.

The anti-heaven army and the imperial guards outside the Lingxiao Palace were fighting fiercely, and the shouts of killing were deafening.

Swords and sabers flashed, the light of magic weapons intertwined into a gorgeous and terrifying light net, blood splattered in the air, and a pungent smell of blood filled the air.

When Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng reached the Tongming Palace, a guardian thunder general suddenly blocked their way like an iron tower.

The Thunder General was a burly man with good fighting ability. When he saw Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng wearing heavenly soldier armor, he used an imitation "magic mirror" to take a look and found nothing unusual.

Then, General Lei put away the magic mirror and shouted:
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

Xiao Chen looked calm, and took out the token from his arms without any hurry, and said respectfully:
"We are the celestial soldiers under the command of General Juanlian, and we are here to guard the South Heavenly Gate with General Juanlian."

"Now the Nantian Gate has been lost and breached by the rebels."

"We, the heavenly soldiers, have been killed and dispersed. We have come here to look for General Juanlian, hoping that he will return to the team and continue to serve the Heavenly Court and fight the rebels to the death."

Of course, in fact, it is true.

These heavenly soldiers of the "Heavenly Turtle Catching Team" followed General Juanlian to do his work and had gone through life and death with him. They could be considered General Juanlian's confidants.

Some of the celestial soldiers in the "Heavenly Court Catching Turtle Team" were also celestial soldiers under General Juanlian, and they could testify to this. Those celestial soldiers had previously gone to Fangzhang Xianshan with them to carry out the task of catching turtles, and they were very familiar with each other.

Upon hearing this, the guardian general looked Xiao Chen and Princess Wan Sheng up and down, and said:

"So they are soldiers under General Juanlian."

"General Juanlian is still in Lingxiao Palace guarding His Majesty."

"The war is urgent now, and the Heavenly Court is in need of manpower."

"You and the others should follow me to resist the rebels in Tongming Palace first. After we defeat them, it won't be too late to find General Juanlian."

Therefore, Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng were recruited into the garrison of Tongming Palace.

On the surface, they pretended to be seriously resisting the rebels, cheering along with the surrounding heavenly soldiers and waving their weapons from time to time.

However, they also took this opportunity to secretly search around Tongming Palace to find the trace of Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum.

……

In fact, the gods on the List of Gods are not united, but have different minds, plans and ambitions.

For example, "Kui Mulang Li Xiong" was just an unknown person in Jiejiao in the past.

At that time, Jiejiao was at its peak, with great momentum and influence, and thousands of immortals came to pay homage.

The disciples of Jiejiao are as numerous as the multitude of fish crossing the river, all of them have unique skills and show their own style.

They can call the wind and rain, move mountains and fill the sea, are proficient in the art of divination, or are good at refining elixirs and making medicines. It can be said that there are many talented people and many hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

And in the Jiejiao, which is full of talented people, Kuimulang is just a drop in the ocean, insignificant.

Master Tongtian has many disciples under his tutelage, and perhaps they have no time to care about a small character like him, and have not even noticed his name, Kuimulang.

Kuimulang practiced silently every day, and although he worked hard, he was never able to make a name for himself.

Even his name may not have reached the ears of Master Tongtian.

In the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, Li Xiong was confused and died.

To put it bluntly, among the many immortals who came to pay homage to the Jiejiao, Kuimu Lang was just a cannon fodder, disappearing like the wind, with no one paying attention to him.

But now, things are unpredictable.

Now, Kuimulang has become an important official in the Heavenly Court.

He was well versed in the ways of being an official and knew how to read people's expressions and please the Jade Emperor. As a result, he was deeply trusted by the Jade Emperor and his status was much higher than before.

……

Of course, this is actually the Jade Emperor’s strategy for employing people.

The way of the sky is more than damage but not enough to make up for.

The Heavenly Palace was newly established and its foundation was not yet stable. The Jade Emperor knew that if he wanted to consolidate his rule, he must recruit talents and win back the hearts of the people.

Promoting some people who were not valued in the Jiejiao, showing them kindness, and making them feel the attention and care of the Heavenly Court is undoubtedly an excellent way.

In this way, these people will definitely be grateful to the Jade Emperor, serve the Heavenly Court wholeheartedly, and become a solid force for his stable rule.

Kuimulang is a typical representative of them.

……

There is a world of difference between Kuimulang's current prominent position in Heaven and his previous small position in Jiejiao.

He transformed himself from an unknown little character in the Jiejiao sect to a big shot in the Heavenly Palace.

Given the current situation, how could it be difficult for Kuimulang to make a decision?
The grand scene of "ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage" to the Jiejiao was ultimately a passing cloud and became a distant past.

In the Bullfighting Palace in heaven.

The flickering candlelight illuminated Kuimulang's slightly solemn face.

Kuimulang (the Yellow Robe Monster) picked up the imperial wine that the Jade Emperor had bestowed upon him some time ago. The wine swayed gently in the cup, exuding a mellow aroma.

He took a sip, and the aroma of the wine spread in his mouth like a thread, but it could not dispel the thoughts in his heart.

Kuimulang looked at the flickering candlelight, as if he saw every detail of his past in Jiejiao. Those neglected and ignored times flashed through his mind like a movie.

Kuimu Lang was filled with emotion and sighed softly:

"Jiejiao..."

"The coming of all the immortals...is ultimately a thing of the past."

"People should still look forward."

Then, a fierce look appeared in Kuimulang's eyes.

A man was born between heaven and earth, how can he live in a state of depression for a long time?

If you spend your whole life doing nothing, what's the difference between you and rotten wood and grass?
Kuimulang thought back to his days in Jiejiao, those times when he was ignored and neglected, and a surge of ambition and passion welled up in his heart.

Kuimu Lang murmured to himself:

"Master, in gratitude for your teachings and instruction, I, Li Xiong, fought for you in the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation and even lost my life for Jiejiao."

"I have repaid your kindness in teaching me by dying for it."

"Now, it's time for me to fight for myself!"

"I want to carve out a place for myself in this heavenly palace, and let everyone remember my name, Kuimulang!"

After saying that, Kuimulang slammed the wine glass down, and the crisp sound of the glass breaking echoed in the hall.

This is his farewell to the past.

Kuimulang's eyes were determined and he had made up his mind.

He has repaid Master Tongtian's kindness in preaching to him with his life.

Now, he wants to go his own way, make his own choice, and fight for his own future and destiny!
However, the greatest merit is to follow the emperor and protect him!

I saw Kuimulang with a red face, flowing red beard and hair, his golden armor shining brightly, a Jetavana belt wrapped around his waist tightly around his body, and the Buyun belt around his chest and armor fluttering in the wind.

He held the soul-chasing and life-taking knife tightly in his pair of indigo-scorched hands. As the blade flashed with cold light, the power of Taiyi Golden Immortal emanated from it.

Kuimulang gave an order from the Douniu Palace and led his heavenly soldiers and generals out with swords in hand.

His figure was as fast as lightning, and he shouted:
"Don't be so arrogant, you traitor! I, Kuimulang, am here to save you!"

On the way, Kuimulang looked around with his eyes as sharp as torches.

Suddenly, a fairy was seen being chased by a rebellious immortal.

The fairy's face turned pale and her steps staggered, like a flower swaying in a storm. She was in danger all around and was about to die.

Kuimulang flashed and appeared in front of the fairy like a flash of lightning.

He shook the long sword in his hand, and the sword light flashed like lightning, instantly killing the rebellious immortal.

The immortal fell to the ground without even having time to let out a scream, with blood splattering all over the ground.

Afterwards, Kuimulang gently helped the fairy up.

The fairy had a graceful figure and elegant temperament, and her eyebrows were as black as distant black, her lips were like cherries, her skin was as white as cream, and she was so beautiful that the moon and flowers would be ashamed of themselves. Her pitiful appearance was like a delicate flower frightened in the wind and rain, which made people feel pity for her.

Although this fairy is not as beautiful as Chang'e, she also has her own moving charm, fresh and charming.

This fairy maiden actually caused a ripple in Kuimulang's heart.

He couldn't help but be startled.

Kuimu Lang said in a gentle voice:

"Don't worry, fairy. I'm here to keep you safe!"

The fairy was saved by Kuimu Lang, and with gratitude in her heart, she bowed and said softly:
"I am the Fairy of the Pixiang Palace. Thank you for your help, General."

"If the general had not intervened in time, I would not have been able to escape this disaster today. I will never forget your kindness."

"May I ask your name, General?"

Kuimu Lang came back to his senses and said loudly:
"I am Kuimu Wolf Li Xiong."

"Fairy, the flames of war have not yet spread to the Bullfighting Palace. You should go to the Bullfighting Palace to take shelter from the disaster. I will escort you back after I put down the rebellion."

After saying this, Kuimulang rushed towards the Tongming Palace as fast as lightning, holding the Soul-Chasing and Life-Taking Knife, and shouted:
"I am Kuimulang, and I have come to rescue you!"

The way is:
“A journey of a thousand miles tests a horse’s strength; a crisis reveals a person’s true character.”

The Jade Emperor on the Lingxiao Palace looked at the galloping figure of Kuimulang in the "Haotian Mirror" and nodded with satisfaction.

This Kuimulang is good and a useful person.

At this critical moment, I was able to stand up.

In the future, the Jade Emperor will definitely make important use of this person.

(End of this chapter)