Journey to the West: I am the fiercest bird under Bodhi's seat

This elixir is called the "Divine Essence Elixir," and it comes from the treasure trove of the Old Dragon King. It is of great benefit to those who have not yet ascended to immortality.

Subsequently, Ye Feng ordered the monkey demon to build a support frame, hang the Kui Niu Drum high on the mountaintop, and set up a restriction—no one but him could touch the drum in the slightest.

Even if a Great Immortal were to arrive in person, if he were to attempt to activate this drum without authorization, he would inevitably unleash its power.

After the monkey spirit presented the treasure, the atmosphere became even more lively.

Before long, another monkey spirit came bounding over, squeaking and yelling. It knelt down in front of Ye Feng with a thud: "Great King, I have also found two rare items and have come to present them to you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he presented two gleaming golden cymbals with both hands. They were made of metal and together they formed a golden cymbal, but at this moment they were dull and lifeless.

Ye Feng took it from his hand and examined it briefly. He immediately realized that this Buddhist treasure was still usable, and he was overjoyed.

He recognized the object—it was the golden cymbal offered by the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta, originally borrowed from Maitreya Buddha for subduing demons.

Even he himself, if he were truly trapped by this cymbal, would find it difficult to escape in a short time.

However, with the Primordial Chaos Heaven-Slaying Sword in hand, he might be able to try and break the spell.

After all, the difficulty of breaking through from the inside out is vastly different from that of attacking from the outside.

He put away the golden cymbals and rewarded the monkey spirit with a Divine Essence Pill. The monkey spirit was overjoyed, kowtowed to express his gratitude, and left.

As the sun set, the demons were already completely drunk, and the celebration banquet finally came to an end.

Ye Feng was still somewhat lucid. Seeing that it was getting late, he knew that one day in heaven was equivalent to several months on earth. By the time the Heavenly Court reacted, things would probably have changed drastically here.

The monkey spirits quickly cleaned up the battlefield, stripped the armor and weapons from the corpses of the fallen heavenly soldiers, donned their armor, and looked quite pleased with themselves.

Ye Feng summoned six monkey demons who had already entered the path of immortality and ordered them to set off immediately for Xiniu Hezhou and Nanzhanbuzhou to visit the demon kings with whom he had sworn brotherhood years ago.

The message reads: "We are reuniting at Huaguo Mountain, and we invite you all to join us in this grand event."

The six demons accepted the order and each left Flower Fruit Mountain to spread the message in all directions.

In the midst of his earlier drunken revelry, Ye Feng seemed to hear a system notification.

It seems that the mission rewards have already been distributed due to the defeat of the Heavenly Court's attack.

It seems... to be just a single sword move.

He didn't examine it closely, but felt tired and went back to the palace to rest.

He sighed inwardly: This system is becoming more and more stingy. Such a great achievement as defeating the Heavenly Army head-on, yet it only rewards one sword technique.

Now, the battle at Flower Fruit Mountain has come to an end.

Not far from here, in the depths of the East China Sea, lies a dark and mysterious seabed.

Inside the Crystal Palace, Ao Guang paced back and forth in the main hall, looking anxious.

All the underwater palace protection formations were activated, solely to solidify the foundation of the Dragon Palace.

Huaguo Mountain was just a stone's throw away, and the aftershocks of that battle were astonishing, shaking the sea abyss.

The entire sea area was as if struck by an earthquake, with waves surging and churning.

He was worried about the battle situation, but dared not investigate personally. Instead, he sent several scouts to the surface to gather information.

Fortunately, apart from the initial few violent fluctuations that caused tremors on the seabed, the situation gradually stabilized over the rest of the time.

It turned out that the Heavenly Court had dispatched 50,000 heavenly soldiers to guard the void, block the battle energy, and prevent it from affecting the mortal realm.

Just then, a seaweed spirit carrying a water spear entered the hall and immediately knelt down upon seeing the Dragon King.

"Dragon King, the battle at Flower Fruit Mountain has been decided."

Ao Guang's heart skipped a beat, and he asked urgently, "Have the ferocious bird and the monkey been killed?"

The seaweed spirit shook its head: "No. I saw it with my own eyes. Li Tianwang led his heavenly soldiers to retreat, and afterwards, there was a great deal of drumming and music in Flower Fruit Mountain, as if a victory celebration banquet was being held."

Upon hearing this, Ao Guang's heart sank.

Flower Fruit Mountain... actually won?! How is that possible!

In an instant, his face changed drastically, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

He personally went to the Heavenly Court to complain. If the monkey and the Golden-Winged Roc find out about this... the consequences will be unimaginable!

They are very close to each other; if an attack is launched, there will be no time to escape.

He was caught in a dilemma, hesitating whether he should prepare a generous gift and go to Huaguo Mountain to apologize and make amends.

But he was a Dragon Lord appointed by the Heavenly Court. If he rashly went to the mountain, wouldn't that be abandoning his duty? How would he face the Heavenly Court's questioning in the future?

They were caught in a dilemma, unable to make a decision.

At that moment, a figure stepped into the hall—a young man dressed in bright silver scale armor, with a joyful expression on his face.

"Father! What a joyous occasion! What a joyous occasion!"

This person was none other than Ao Lie, the eldest son of Ao Guang.

Ao Guang had nine sons and three daughters. His third son, Ao Bing, was killed by Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods, and from then on, the Dragon Clan and Nezha formed a deep hatred.

The feud continues to this day, and Nezha still harbors resentment towards the Dragon Clan, constantly seeking opportunities to suppress them.

Ao Guang waved away the seaweed spirit, then turned and asked, "What brings you such joy?"

Ao Lie exclaimed excitedly, "Third Sister is back! She cultivated in the Ancestral Dragon Forbidden Land for three hundred years, and today she returns having already achieved the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm! Our Four Seas Dragon Clan finally has its own Golden Immortal powerhouse! From now on, we will no longer fear that Great God Nezha of the Three Altars Sea Assembly!"

Ao Guang was stunned at first, then overjoyed.

He instantly forgot about the matter of Flower Fruit Mountain and got up to run outside.

Of his nine sons and three daughters, his third daughter was his favorite.

Ao Luan.

This girl was born with extraordinary phenomena, possessing the rare body of a nine-clawed golden dragon.

Since the decline of the dragon race in the primordial era, the nine-clawed golden dragon has not reappeared for millions of years.

She possessed exceptional talent and cultivated rapidly, attaining the status of a Celestial Immortal before reaching adulthood, far surpassing her brothers.

Three hundred years ago, she realized that her cultivation had hit a bottleneck, so she went alone to the forbidden land of the Dragon Clan—a sacred place where the Ancestral Dragon was said to have secluded himself for cultivation. Since then, she has been completely out of contact with anyone, and even Ao Guang did not know whether she was alive or dead, and was always worried about her.

Now she has suddenly returned, having already attained the status of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

He stepped out of the Crystal Palace and saw a girl of sixteen or seventeen standing in front of the hall.

Their clothes were tattered, as if they had gone through countless hardships before returning home.

His face was covered in dust, which he had not been able to wash off even after crossing the ocean.

He held a white sword in his hand, the blade of which was decorated with a pure white nine-clawed dragon.

She stood still, looking tired, but her eyes were bright and piercing, like a drawn blade, sharp and intimidating.

The first rays of dawn.

As the sun rises, the four continents are bathed in light once more.

Ye Feng also sobered up in the Yiyuan Palace.

The celebration banquet last night has ended, and there are many things to do today.

Many mountain ranges in Huaguo Mountain were destroyed in war and need to be repaired one by one.

The fallen demons still await burial.

The demon race is inherently cold-hearted and indifferent to life and death.

For most monsters, stripping a suit of armor from a heavenly soldier is far more gratifying than mourning their fallen comrade.

Ye Feng had no intention of criticizing such nature, but these little demons were ultimately citizens of Flower Fruit Mountain.

To be laid to rest in peace is a matter of course.

In addition, he also needs to deduce the possible reactions of the Heavenly Court.

Will it be as before, with Venus once again offering amnesty? Or will my intervention trigger an even larger-scale war?

If it is the latter, then advance planning is necessary.

Fortunately, Di Ting is still in Huaguo Mountain, and can be consulted for divination at critical moments.

As for the sword techniques bestowed by the system, I have not yet fully comprehended them.

There's no need to rush this matter; we can postpone it for now.

Now that he has reached the Great Perfection of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, breaking through to the Great Luo realm is no easy feat.

He sorted out everything one by one, analyzed it meticulously, and made all the necessary preparations.

When he left the palace, the demon kings in front of the Water Curtain Cave were still fast asleep, along with the monkey.

He was furious. What a bunch of idiots!

With a cold snort, he waved his hand and cut off the waterfall, gathering the water into clouds, which then poured down suddenly.

In an instant, all the demon kings jumped up in fright, causing chaos and utter disarray.

Let's set aside the matters of Huaguo Mountain for now.

Meanwhile, the monkey demons sent out by Ye Feng either went south, west, or north.

One of those who went westward has also cultivated into a demon immortal.

Riding on demonic clouds, they passed Wang Yang.

Now, the power of Huaguo Mountain is growing stronger, especially after Ye Feng and Wukong went to heaven forty years ago and brought back cultivation methods.

In addition, Huaguo Mountain is a place of spiritual beauty, full of rare and exotic flowers and plants, which has given birth to many demon immortals.

Even the four great monkey generals are close to the Earth Immortal realm.

The monkey demon flew slowly, and it took several days before it surpassed Wang Yang and entered the territory of Xiniu Hezhou.

After inquiring along the way and confirming the location, they headed straight for Jilei Mountain.

The name of the Mighty Bull Demon King is renowned throughout Xiniu Hezhou.

Upon arriving at the border, the monkey demon paused to gaze into the distance: towering mountains, jagged rocks, and endless, treacherous peaks stretched as far as the eye could see, shrouded in demonic aura. Though not as beautiful and serene as Flower Fruit Mountain, it possessed a chilling, murderous intent.

The monkey demon thought to himself: It was indeed a good time to come.

Just as they were about to venture deeper, they suddenly saw two bull monsters guarding the mountain pass, wielding weapons, and their cultivation levels were similar to their own.

Seeing it approach, the bull demon brandished its spear and shouted, "What kind of lowly demon dares to trespass on Mount Jilei!"

The monkey demon sneered, "Are you all blind?! Your grandfather is an envoy from Flower Fruit Mountain in the Eastern Continent! My Great King and Great King are sworn brothers with the Bull Demon King, and they specially sent me to deliver a message, inviting Great King to join us in a great undertaking!"

The two bull monsters exchanged a glance, their faces showing hesitation.

They knew for certain that the king was fond of sworn brotherhood, but they had never heard of Flower Fruit Mountain.

The bull-demon on the left said, "You wait here, I'll go and inform them."

After saying this, he turned and ran into the depths.

About an hour later, he hurriedly returned: "That monkey spirit, the king summons you, come with me."

The monkey demon followed him in, traversing mountains and ridges for a long time, finally arriving at a cave.

Surrounded by green mountains and flowing streams, a cloud bridge spans the brook, with ethereal mist swirling beneath it. It doesn't resemble a demon's lair, but rather the celestial abode of an enlightened immortal.

The cave entrance opened, revealing a luxurious and resplendent interior.

The monkey demon stepped inside and secretly compared the two:

Ultimately, I felt that the Water Curtain Cave was serene and natural, far superior to this opulent place filled with worldly things.

After walking a few steps, I saw a demon king in a red cloak sitting there, not wearing armor, but only wearing ordinary clothes.

The monkey demon had seen him in the portrait before and immediately recognized him as the Bull Demon King.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Thirteenth Monkey of Flower Fruit Mountain greets the Bull Demon King."

Seeing this, the Bull Demon King smiled and said, "No need for formalities. But... um, did my eldest brother and seventh brother send you here?"

He called out "Big Brother" with a lot of reluctance.

The monkey demon nodded slightly: "Indeed, my Great King and Great King have already raised their banners and proclaimed themselves supreme on Flower Fruit Mountain, respectively calling themselves 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven' and 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven.' There is also the Black Bear King, who calls himself 'Great Sage Black Wind.' The three sages have risen together, raising the banner of rebellion against Heaven."

"The Heavenly Court dispatched Li Jing with 100,000 heavenly soldiers to suppress the rebellion, but they were defeated by the combined forces of my two kings."

"Now that Flower Fruit Mountain's army is strong and well-equipped, they are about to march on the Southern Heavenly Gate, and have specifically ordered me to come and invite the Bull Demon King to join them in this important matter."

Upon hearing this, the Bull Demon King's eyes widened suddenly, almost unable to believe what he was hearing.

The Eastern Continent of Divine Victory and the Western Continent of Hezhou are separated by thousands of miles, making communication extremely difficult.

Previously, he only knew that Ye Feng and the monkey had taken up positions in the Heavenly Court, and nothing else.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the two had already started a war with the Heavenly Court and even defeated the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

He was filled with doubt and uncertainty, but his face remained completely expressionless.

In truth, he had no intention of rebelling against Heaven and was well aware of the dangers involved, but since they had sworn brotherhood, he had to consider their relationship.

Moreover, a new Rakshasa woman has recently come to his side. She is stunningly beautiful and has won his heart.

Most importantly, the woman held a banana leaf fan, a rare and precious treasure.

If one could obtain both the person and the treasure, wouldn't that be better than risking one's life on the edge of a knife?