Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 292 The Green Ox Returns to Heaven
In Baoquan Ravine, the local earth god looked at the flames floating in the sky and couldn't help but shrink back into the riverbed.

Even after so many years, the memory of that demon-slaying blade that cleaved through his Treasure Spring Ravine still haunts him.

Beside the Earth God, the blue fish demon was in even worse shape, burying its head between two giant underwater rocks, its body trembling uncontrollably.

Back then, when the Third Prince Nezha came to the mountainous region to subdue demons, only a few people in the region still remembered it. He even witnessed firsthand how this person killed the demon.

Now that he has come to Baoquanjian again, the terrifying scene buried deep in his memory has been awakened once more.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

In front of Baoquan Cave, many heavenly soldiers and generals were fighting with the bull demons, shouting and killing all around, while the green ox was clashing with Nezha, the third prince.

The two fought for several rounds and remained locked in a stalemate. Nezha exuded a murderous aura, looking as if he were about to subdue the demon.

The green ox had a fierce expression and its attacks were equally ruthless, but on the other hand, it transmitted its voice to the Third Prince:
"Hey Nezha, you little prince, that's enough fighting. Later, do you want me to take away your old man's tower so you can turn around and stab that old bastard?"

Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, who was watching the battle from the sky, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and his hand holding the pagoda tightened involuntarily.

"Don't bother with our family matters."

Nezha replied telepathically, and a burst of flames quickly rose up, his aura intensified by three times, and his spear speed increased again, each move ruthless.

At the same time, the Universe Ring and the Hun Tian Ling flew out quickly, wrapping around the Green Ox.

With a single blow, the Green Ox repelled Nezha, then quickly retreated, landing on a nearby hillside. It removed the Vajra Bracelet from its arm and tossed it into the air.

The gleaming white bracelet suddenly emitted a burst of light, and it actually caught both the rapidly flying Qiankun Ring and the Hun Tian Ling.

With an irresistible suction force, the weapons of many heavenly soldiers and generals, as well as Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear and Wind-Fire Wheels, were all taken away by the One-Horned Rhinoceros King.

"withdraw!"

Seeing this, Nezha gritted his teeth and led his bewildered heavenly soldiers and generals in a swift retreat, fleeing the area as the little bull demons chased after them.

Niu Yi on Jindu Mountain was still playing chess with the Earth God, while Dou Dou and Xiao Qilin were causing trouble again.

Since Niu Feng and the others had already left, many of the tasks that Niu Feng and Niu Ping were responsible for had fallen to the boys Jin Feng and Jin Yun.

At this moment, the two boys were carrying buckets and watering the spirit trees on the mountain, while Ao Xuan was also grabbing a handful of fish food from the stone bowl and throwing it into the pond at the spirit fish that had already shown signs of transforming into dragons.

Everything was peaceful and serene on Jindu Mountain, but Baoquan Stream had been left in ruins by repeated battles.

The game between Niu Yi and the Earth God lasted for a day. During this day, after Nezha, Niu Yi also sensed the auras of the Fire God, the Water God, and the Eighteen Arhats in the sky.

However, all the reinforcements that Sun Wukong brought were tricked by the Vajra Bracelet in the hands of the Green Ox, and today's battle is now completely over.

As night fell, the three boys on the mountain had all gone back to rest, and even Black Qilin and Dou Dou had gone back to their cave to sleep.

Niu Yi made his decisive move, finishing the game with the Earth God. Just as he was about to turn around and go back to his house, he suddenly heard a call from the sky.

"Senior brother, Senior Brother Guangyi~"

Niu Yi turned around and saw Sun Wukong descending and coming to stand in front of him.

Niu Yi laughed:

"What's wrong? Are you having some trouble?"

Sun Wukong scratched his cheek a little embarrassedly and chuckled:

"Indeed, indeed, nothing can escape your eyes, Senior Brother." "I came here today to ask you, Senior Brother, if you know anything about the origin of the One-Horned Rhinoceros King of Baoquan Ravine, and if there is any way to subdue this demon."

Sun Wukong thought that the One-Horned Rhinoceros King was exceptionally skilled and connected to the Heavenly Court. He was also very close to his senior brother's dojo. If it were his senior brother, he should be able to know the identity of this monster.

“Junior brother, this King of the Unicorn is exceptionally capable, as you must know. He comes from the Heavenly Court.”

Niu Yi raised his finger and pointed to the sky.

“However, junior brother, you may have gone to the wrong place earlier.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, and he took two more steps closer to Niu Yi.

"Oh?"

“Junior Brother Wukong, I suggest you go to the Heaven of Separation and Hatred above the Thirty-Three Heavens to search. You might find something there.”

"I understand, thank you so much, senior brother!"

Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he quickly nodded, thanked Niu Yi, then somersaulted onto his cloud and flew into the night sky, disappearing from sight.

Niu Yi watched Sun Wukong leave, but his gaze was fixed on the direction of Baoquan Stream.

“Brother Si, my junior brother has already gone to Lihentian. I suppose tomorrow, the Supreme Dao Ancestor will descend to the mortal realm to take you back to the palace.”

Niu Yi's words were carried by a gust of wind and flew towards Baoquan Stream, soon reaching the ears of the sleeping green ox.

The green ox opened its eyes, looked at Tang Sanzang and his disciples who were sleeping on the pillar, and sighed softly.

Although I knew this day would come sooner or later, I still felt a little reluctant when the day of departure actually arrived.

The ox spirit sighed, patted the cloth bag at his waist, but a smile appeared on his lips.

Fortunately, with his wise younger brother's preparations, even if he returns to the Tushita Palace, he will likely live a much more comfortable life.

The next day, Niu Yi, who was sitting cross-legged under the peach tree waiting for news, slowly opened his eyes, stood up, and bowed to the two figures on the clouds in the sky.

These two are none other than Laozi and the green ox beside him.

"Moo——"

The green ox gave a soft moo to Niu Yi as if bidding him farewell, while Laozi looked at Niu Yi and nodded with a smile.

Soon, without saying anything to Niu Yi, Laozi rode the auspicious cloud and left Jindu Mountain, heading back to the Tushita Palace.

Niu Yi watched the two figures disappear into the distance, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

"Once we cross Baoquan Ravine, we won't be far from the Western Liang Women's Kingdom."

"It's time to let her make some preparations regarding the Scorpion Demon."

Niu Yi flipped his hand, and a pill appeared in his palm. It was one of the three Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pills that Laozi had given him.

"It's best not to use this treasure if you don't have to. Perhaps my divine avatar should go to the Heavenly Palace to meet with the Rabbit Star Lord."

As Niu Yi pondered, his mouth began to open and close repeatedly, and those sounds flew rapidly away on the wind, heading towards the Pipa Cave of Poisonous Enemy Mountain.

(End of this chapter)