Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

The North and South Pole War Gods are two of the five War Gods under the command of Emperor Gouchen, each guarding a position at the extreme of heaven and earth.

The North Pole God of War sits at the northernmost point of the heavens, sensing the shifts in the positions of the stars and observing the movement of celestial phenomena. The South Pole God of War guards the southernmost point of the heavens, overseeing the interplay of Yin and Yang energies.

Both war gods possessed extraordinary strength and authority.

At this moment, the aura of the North and South Pole War Gods was solid and powerful, standing like mountains in front of Lei Mansion.

The Arctic God of War's silvery-white eyes swept indifferently across the entire scene, while the Antarctic God of War's gaze lingered briefly on the tip of Fei Peng's sword before withdrawing it.

That's enough.

The Arctic God of War spoke, his voice as cold as ice for millennia, devoid of any emotion.

The tense atmosphere in the arena instantly froze.

The Arctic War God stepped forward, his body radiating an intense chill that instantly frosted over the jade steps. He commanded:

"General Fei Peng, sheath your sword!"

The Sun Wheel God General is ordered to inspect the celestial orbits, and his actions may be urgent. However, his heart is set on public good, and even if there are some minor offenses, they are not serious.

By relying on your power to surround and coerce us, you have only made a fool of yourself, which is not the way to treat guests.

This matter... is now considered closed.

The Antarctic War God's red robe fluttered slightly, and the heat wave swept by, somewhat neutralizing the chill:

"Gentlemen of the Thunder Department, we are all ministers in the same palace. What kind of decorum is it to turn against each other with weapons?"

"In today's events, you are all at fault. Let's each take a step back and avoid damaging our harmony."

The two men spoke in a plain tone, yet their words carried an undeniable air of authority and pressure.

In just a few words, the Sun Wheel God General's previous actions of forcibly seizing the seal and attempting to break into the mansion were lightly glossed over.

Instead, they pinned the blame for harming their colleagues directly on Fei Peng and his two companions.

Upon hearing this, the Firebell Thunder Messenger's red copper bell rang suddenly, as if he were about to refute, but he was stopped by the General of Qi Control and Thunder with a look.

Everyone could see that while the North and South Pole War Gods appeared fair on the surface, their bias was obvious.

Seeing this, the Sun Wheel General's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He gently adjusted his armor, which had been disheveled by the sword energy, and raised his voice:

"You two war gods, please bear witness!"

"I am acting on the Emperor's decree to investigate errors in the celestial orbits, but the Thunder Palace of the Radiant Heavenly Pivot not only obstructs my duties but also condones its subordinates' armed threats!"

"Inspection?"

The Firebell Thunder Messenger suddenly interrupted with a cold laugh:

"Your actions of seizing the seal and storming the mansion just now were like an attempt to raze the Lei family to the ground!"

The Thunder-Summoning General's palm suddenly blazed with lightning, accompanied by a sound like muffled thunder:

"The Thunder Seal is crucial to the Thunder Palace; how can it be forcibly seized?"

Even if this matter reaches the Heavenly Palace, we will seek justice!

The Arctic God of War frowned slightly, while the Antarctic God of War's eyes flickered with crimson flames.

Clearly, the toughness of the three generals of the Raibu clan was unexpected.

Fei Peng remained silent.

The sword, Zhaodan, remained firmly positioned at the side of the Sun Wheel God General's neck, its blade shimmering with a vibrant blue light, keeping the approaching cold and fiery energies at bay by more than three feet.

A layer of white frost had formed on his silver-armored shoulders, but it was shattered by the fierce sword energy.

"Flying Peng".

The Arctic War God turned his gaze to Fei Peng and said coldly, "You dare disobey orders?"

The Antarctic War God stepped forward, the jade bricks beneath his feet instantly melting into crimson, and roared:

"The decrees of the Upper Palace of Gouchen and the Palace of the Sun order a thorough investigation into the anomalies in the celestial orbits. Your Lei Mansion has an obligation to cooperate."

"You have repeatedly obstructed us; are you trying to defy the imperial decree? Is there something truly shady going on in the Lei family that makes you so paranoid?"

Fei Peng's arm holding the sword was as steady as a rock. The blue light flowing on the sword not only did not diminish, but became even clearer and more piercing, making his cold and stern face look even more murderous.

His gaze swept over the two war gods, his voice calm and unwavering:

"If we allow this scoundrel to forcibly seize the seal today, won't any demons and monsters be able to trespass into the True Lord's Thunder Palace in the future?"

Upon hearing this, the Antarctic God of War laughed in fury and shouted angrily:

"What an incorruptible General Fei Peng!"

"Don't you generals know that even if the Radiant Heavenly Pacifying Law True Lord were here, he would still give my Five Extremes War God some face!"

Before the words were finished, two completely opposite, yet equally powerful, pressures suddenly erupted.

Like an iceberg collapsing, like molten lava surging, they converged with a roar, rushing straight towards the flying clouds.

"Clang!"

The Zhaodan Sword emitted a clear and melodious sound, and the blue light on its blade fluctuated violently.

Fei Peng's right sleeve, which held the sword, danced without wind, and the Zhaodan sword, which was as steady as Mount Tai, trembled slightly.

Wind and thunder roared around him, and fine ice crystals quietly condensed on his silver armor, which were then evaporated into mist by the scorching heat.

Fei Peng's gaze remained sharp as ever, and he withstood the overwhelming pressure with his bare hands. Although his sword trembled, he did not retreat an inch.

Upon seeing this, the Firebell Thunder Messenger and the General of Qi Control and Thunder Cry, who were standing to the side, tensed up and took half a step forward in unison.

Lightning and fire bells rang simultaneously, their auras surging forth as they attempted to resist the overwhelming pressure.

Five powerful auras silently annihilated the surrounding clouds.

The Arctic God of War's silver eyes were calm and still, while the Antarctic God of War's crimson pupils held a murderous glint; the Flying Sparrow's sword flashed with an uncertain blue light.

The surging thunder, fire, ice, and flames collided fiercely in this small space, yet all were restrained from erupting.

However, the two war gods had accumulated their power over a long period of time, and their momentum was as deep as an abyss and as imprisoned as a prison. Even with the combined strength of the three from Lei Mansion, they were as if trapped in a quagmire and could not be shaken.

The Sun Wheel God General twitched his neck slightly, about to break free from the sword's grip, a smug smile playing on his lips.

Fei Peng's gaze suddenly turned cold, and his five fingers gripping the sword tightened abruptly.

The Zhaodan Sword's brilliance surged, its blade humming, ignoring the overwhelming pressure from the two war gods, and the tip of the sword was about to advance another half inch!

"Insolence!" the Arctic War God roared.

The Arctic War God's silvery-white eyes flashed with icy coldness, and the two words he uttered were like an ice river shattering.

A chill far more intense than before swept out, not overwhelming, but condensed into an invisible chill that crashed into the spine of the Zhaodan Sword!

"Clang!"

Fei Peng's right hand, holding the sword, suddenly sank, and the armor on his arm was instantly covered with a layer of white frost.

The blade was only a millimeter away from the Sun Wheel God General's skin, but it could not go any further!

The Sun Wheel God General looked at the stagnant sword at his neck, his smugness deepening, and he couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

Just then.

A calm yet clear voice came from the end of the cloud path. It was not loud, but it instantly overwhelmed all the clashes of energy in the arena.

"Flying Peng".

"Hold the sword steady."

Before the words were even finished, an indescribable aura had already quietly enveloped the surrounding area.

Like the first clear, chilly feeling that permeates the world when the autumn night rain has just stopped and all things are still.

Upon hearing the sound, Fei Peng's tense shoulders and back suddenly relaxed.

The trembling sword tip froze instantly, as steady as a rock. A blue light flowed from the hilt to the blade, and the humming sound abruptly ceased.

The smile on the Sun Wheel God General's face froze, and a chill ran down his neck again, making him dare not move.

The expressions of the two war gods from the Arctic and Antarctic changed simultaneously.

No lightning flashes, no supernatural powers are displayed.

The ice crystals around the Arctic God of War quietly melted away, while the flames on the Antarctic God of War's robes dimmed silently.

The overwhelming pressure of the God of War dissipated quietly, like spring snow meeting the sun, leaving no trace.

Only the sound of the wind passing by could be heard in front of the mansion, dispersing the last wisp of lingering oppressive power.

Everyone turned their heads at the same time.

At the end of the cloud path, a figure in black robes stood alone, having arrived at some unknown time.

His robes fluttered gently in the breeze, and though no trace of his aura was revealed, he still sent a chill down the spines of all the immortals and gods present.

The True Lord has arrived.