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

Chapter 537 An Unexpected Incident at the Martial Arts Arena

skyline.

The headquarters of the Eastern Azure Dragon Seven Constellations Legion.

The Kangjin Temple stands majestically.

On the training ground, the winds of battle shifted rapidly as a fierce fight raged.

Xiao Chen moved swiftly, his spear tracing sharp lines as he attempted to disrupt and slow down the relentless onslaught of the pair of golden maces with a move called "Chaotic Dance of the Galaxy," hoping to create an opportunity for a counterattack.

However, no matter how cunning and fierce Xiao Chen's attacks were, pouring down like a storm, Kang Jinlong remained calm and composed, responding with ease and displaying her graceful demeanor.

The pair of golden maces in her hands seemed to possess a spirit, their dark golden light flickering erratically, like a snake spitting its tongue, eerie yet precise, always striking the weakest point of the spear shadow with unerring accuracy.

"Dang, Dang, Dang..."

"Dang, Dang, Dang..."

Each time the golden mace clashed fiercely with the spear shadow, it was like a heavy hammer striking a drum, causing Xiao Chen's spear momentum to suddenly halt.

The once dazzling spear light shattered instantly like fragile glass, scattering into countless specks of starlight that drifted to the ground.

Kang Jinlong moved with composure, her red robe fluttering in the wind like a burning flame dancing wildly amidst the shadows of gunfire.

His advances and retreats, his movements and avoidances, all followed a set of rules and regulations, demonstrating the demeanor of a master.

Those long, slender, and shapely white legs were partially hidden beneath the fluttering red robe, exuding both strength and beauty, captivating the heart.

The pair of trembling, white jade-like breasts, tightly wrapped in a plain silk undergarment, revealed their rounded shape through the sweat-dampened areas.

"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."

"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."

As Kang Jinlong ran, the arc of light around her trembled like a fully drawn bow, as if containing immense power.

The faint sound of clothes tearing could be heard, as if something was trying to break free from its restraints and burst out.

This is the situation.

Xiao Chen caught a fleeting glimpse of it during a break in the fierce fight, and found it captivating and unforgettable.

……

The mace, though rare, is incredibly powerful.

This weapon is shaped like a long staff, with sharp edges and corners, exuding a natural and austere aura of strength and simplicity.

The key to using maces lies in the words "fierce" and "fast".

The fierce are like the rage of thunder, overwhelming and unstoppable; the swift are like the speed of lightning, changing in an instant and catching people off guard.

Hence the vivid saying, "Rain beats down on the white sand, and a mace strikes down haphazardly chopped firewood," which has been passed down through generations.

The main striking techniques of the mace are rich and diverse, covering a wide range of moves such as striking, stabbing, thrusting, pointing, blocking, parrying, chopping, bracing, intercepting, blowing, sweeping, flicking, covering, rolling, and pressing.

Every move and every stance contains endless killing intent and unpredictable variations, making it impossible to defend against.

Moreover, the mace is extremely heavy. If an ordinary person were to wield it, they would feel their arms become sore and numb after only a few rounds, making it difficult to support them.

It is difficult for someone who is not extremely strong to wield it skillfully and freely.

Its destructive power is astonishing. Even if the enemy is wearing heavy armor, it is difficult to withstand the fierce attack of the mace. They are often smashed to death, which shows how terrifying its power is.

The "mace and the dragon" seem to have a natural affinity.

The shape of the mace is strong and upright, resembling the spine of a dragon.

Just like Qin Shubao, the great door god of the Tang Dynasty who wielded his mace to conquer three prefectures, rode his horse across both banks of the Yellow River, and was awe-inspiring in half of Shandong, he used the renowned "Dragon-Wandering Mace Technique".

There is also Di Renjie's "Kanglong Mace" from the Tang Dynasty, which can "admonish a foolish emperor and execute treacherous officials." The name "Kanglong Mace" may have come from the Kangjinlong constellation.

And this Kang Jinlong constellation can be called the ancestor of all mace techniques in the world.

In some ancient myths and legends, Kang Jinlong once taught the human world the art of mace to protect all living beings.

In her hands, the mace was incredibly powerful.

……

Faced with Kang Jinlong's incomparably sharp, unpredictable, fast and fierce mace techniques.

"The moves of the Yang family spear..."

Xiao Chen took a deep breath and unleashed the essence of the Yang family spear technique in his mind, along with his own insights, like a raging torrent.

For a while.

On the training ground, the waves surged, ice spears suddenly rose, and the cold wind was as sharp as a blade.

In Xiao Chen's hands, the Frost Spear was as swift and ruthless as a snake emerging from its hole when thrusting, aiming straight for the enemy's vitals; when sweeping, it was as powerful and heavy as a python turning over, carrying the force of an overwhelming tide.

However, Kang Jinlong showed no fear. Her figure moved erratically through the dense net of guns, like an elegant red butterfly dancing gracefully among the flowers, light and agile.

Her double maces sometimes formed an impenetrable barrier, easily deflecting Xiao Chen's attacks; at other times, they moved like dragonflies skimming the water, precisely striking the points where the spear energy flowed.

Each touch caused Xiao Chen's powerful and fluid spear technique to falter, as if his vital point had been choked, rendering him powerless.

Her slit-like "dragon eyes, like snake pupils," gleamed with a cold starlight, always locked on Xiao Chen's movements, deep and focused, as if trying to see through the person in front of her completely and discern every subtle change in him.

Perhaps it was the woman's keen and mysterious sixth sense at work.

how to say……

The Yang Guoshan before her seemed to have changed drastically from the past, but she was shrouded in a fog and couldn't quite put her finger on what had changed.

She always felt that although the person in front of her was named Yang Guoshan, he was significantly different from the somewhat timid and reserved Yang Guoshan in her memory, as if they were two different people.

He was remarkably similar to the "slender and handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and imposing phoenix eyes" demon from the lower realm whom he had encountered in the Di Yan Mountains (the Golden Horn King had once transformed into "Yang Guo" from Journey to the West).

It is just as the saying goes: "At the first meeting at Fengling Ferry, one glimpse of Yang Guo changed her life forever."

The unique temperament and charm of "Yang Guo" left a deep impression on her memory.

But how could a demon from the mortal realm appear in the Heavenly Court?

That's absolutely impossible.

However, a person's stick fighting techniques are honed over time and formed through habit, making them extremely difficult to change.

A strong urge welled up within her, and she wanted to try and find some clues from this exchange.

……

In the midst of their fierce battle.

Every time Xiao Chen looked up, he would meet Kang Jinlongnu's "unique dragon eyes".

Their eyes met frequently during their intense exchange, as if they were engaged in a silent contest.

Every time their eyes met, sparks seemed to fly.

Each shot fired by Xiao Chen carried a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, pushing his mid-stage Xuanxian cultivation to its peak.

A chilling cold permeated the air, as if an invisible giant hand had instantly frozen it, condensing it into layers of crystal-clear frost.

The entire training ground was shrouded in this chill, almost transforming into a world of ice, covered in silver and exuding a biting cold.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

"Clang, clang, clang!"

……

In the blink of an eye, more than ten moves had passed.

Kang Jinlong remained composed and elegant, her red robe fluttering in the wind, and as she ran, her twin peaks resembled an avalanche on Mount Kunlun.

Those long, slender, and shapely legs were partially hidden beneath the fluttering red robe. With each movement, she precisely avoided Xiao Chen's attacks while simultaneously finding openings to counterattack.

"Yang Guoshan's spear technique..."

Xiao Chen knew that even if he went all out, perfected and activated Yang Guoshan's spear technique and magical abilities, it would be quite good if he could fight Kang Jinxingjun, a mid-level general of the Heavenly Court, for more than twenty rounds.

He secretly made his decision, and then he admitted defeat and asked Kang Jinlong to teach him some mace techniques.

If I take this opportunity to "touch the pair of magic weapons, the Dragon-Slaying Golden Mace," then I can consider it a successful treasure hunt, and the trip will not have been in vain.

After several more clashes.

Is that all?

"So frail?"

Kang Jinlong's voice was clear and cold. Her pair of cold and beautiful dragon eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen before her, with a hint of mischief in them, as if she wanted to provoke him. She said loudly:

"Show me what you've got on the battlefield!"

"Ok?"

Xiao Chen frowned slightly upon hearing this.

To be mocked like this by one's former defeated opponent.

This made Xiao Chen unable to tolerate it any longer.

Although he couldn't directly transform into "King Golden Horn" and punch her chest with his little fists to vent his anger as King Golden Horn.

But Xiao Chen decided to show off his skills at just the right moment and give Kang Jinlong a few pointers.

Let her see the halberd technique of the Golden Horn King.

This... perhaps it's Kang Jinlongnu's way of provoking her?

Did she want to test Yang Guoshan's potential?

However, King Golden Horn declared that the provocation tactic had taken effect!

"You arrogant woman, face the storm!"

Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed suddenly, and his aura changed dramatically, as if a sleeping lion had suddenly awakened, exuding immense power.

Looking back, the battle of "Heavenly Court Prisoner Rescue" in the Di Yan Mountains was thrilling and magnificent.

At that time, King Golden Horn, wielding the "Purple Gold Halberd that Suppresses the Sea," fought against the seven constellations of the Western White Tiger and the seven constellations of the Eastern Azure Dragon, such as Horn Wood Dragon, Neck Gold Dragon, Kui Wood Wolf, and Pleiades Rooster.

Kang Jinlong was among them, having witnessed the power of King Golden Horn's halberd technique.

However, he also had a halberd technique, which he created later.

I've never seen this Kang Jinlong woman before.

Mind this.

Xiao Chen immediately formed a plan in his mind.

He first used the move "Black Dragon Swings its Tail," the spear shadow like a dragon, winding and swirling; then he used the move "Azure Dragon Offers its Claws," the spear tip like a claw, sharp and swift; and finally he used the move "Yaksha Probes the Sea," the spear momentum like waves, surging and turbulent.

These three moves were unleashed in quick succession, like a sudden storm, leaving the viewer breathless.

After three moves, Xiao Chen flicked his spear, like a snake spitting its tongue, precisely deflecting the Dragon-Slaying Golden Mace.

However, Kang Jinlong was also exceptionally skilled, relentlessly pursuing Xiao Chen with her double maces, which moved like two dragons emerging from their caves, displaying immense power and calmly countering Xiao Chen's attacks.

"Congeal!"

Xiao Chen focused intently, his magical power surged, and his body suddenly expanded to a length of ten feet.

This is not the technique of manifesting heaven and earth, but a burst spell commonly used by ordinary heavenly soldiers. Although it is far less powerful than the technique of manifesting heaven and earth, it can still increase combat power in a short period of time.

at the same time.

"Thunderbolt shatters mountains, a spear flies ten thousand miles!"

Xiao Chen unleashed a move called "Thunderbolt Breaks the Mountain," infusing the spear with immense magical power. All the power in his body flowed like rivers into the sea, converging at the spear tip.

In an instant, the faint sounds of wind and thunder accompanied it.

This shot was incredibly powerful, like a dragon emerging from the sea, aiming straight for the enemy's core, seemingly trying to break through all obstacles with a single force!

Wood gives rise to thunder, and thunder breaks mountains.

This move was actually inspired by the sword technique he observed when "Emperor Donghua killed Wang Lingguan" using a flying sword.

At that time, Emperor Donghua flew his sword for thousands of miles and beheaded Wang Lingguan with a single stroke.

The sword struck like a comet hitting the moon, its momentum like a thunderbolt; once the sword was drawn, it was unstoppable.

Wang Lingguan was thus beheaded by the Eastern Emperor. A sword with a hilt becomes a spear.

One focuses on close combat, while the other focuses on ranged attacks.

Throughout history, many masters of spear were also masters of swordsmanship. Take Zhao Yun, for example. He wielded the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear, which moved like a dragon, and the Qinggang Sword, which danced like the wind. He charged in and out of Changban Slope seven times, striking fear into the hearts of his enemies.

Xiao Chen then incorporated the "Flying Sword Technique" of Emperor Donghua into his spear technique.

This spear technique is precisely:
"The spear pierces the air, the figure following closely. With the force of thunder, mountains shake and peaks crumble, the flying spear shatters the heavens for ten thousand miles!"

The spear flew out, the figure following closely behind. The spear light was like a comet striking the moon, and the spear tip was like lightning slicing through the sky, accurately piercing Kang Jinlongnu's neck.

"This move is acceptable."

A golden light flashed in Kang Jinlongnu's dragon eyes, and she rarely praised him.

After speaking, she moved her slender hands swiftly, and her two maces, like two agile golden dragons, instantly returned to her chest, steadily blocking the sharp spear.

At the same time, Kang Jinlong moved slightly and stepped forward.

The instant that Kang Jinlongnu and Xiao Chen passed each other.

"break!"

With a sharp cry, Kang Jinlong concentrated all her strength into her mace and swung it out fiercely.

This mace was powerful and heavy, carrying an unstoppable force, as if it had the momentum to overturn mountains and seas, intending to completely force Xiao Chen back and leave him nowhere to hide in the face of this overwhelming power.

We must decide the outcome in one fell swoop.

After all, she could also see that Yang Guoshan had already done his best and used all his skills.

There's no point in continuing this martial arts competition.

Her "beloved" was not the "person in front of her".

The complex emotions she felt were perhaps only known to herself, and no one else could understand them...

……

At this moment.

There was a "ding" sound.

Xiao Chen took the blow from Kang Jinlong's mace with his bare hands, his body staggering slightly as he staggered backward, seemingly about to fall to the ground at any moment.

But then, something unexpected happened!

Xiao Chen's seemingly exhausted and retreating figure suddenly froze, his defeated form rooted to the spot like a nail.

Followed by.

He twisted his waist, like a bowstring stretched to its limit, his body suddenly twisting back with incredible flexibility and angle!

The previously scattered momentum of the gun was compressed to its limit in that instant.

The long-suppressed killing intent suddenly erupted!

As he twisted and spun, his immortal power and spear momentum suddenly erupted, completely concealing the icy spear shadow that carried immense power.

The tip of the icy spear transformed into a deadly white streak, its sharpness contained within, piercing straight towards Kang Jinlongnu's vital chest!

This is precisely the "returning spear," a feigned retreat to lure the enemy deep into your territory. Then, in an instant, you unleash all your strength, and your spear, like a startled swan, strikes straight at the enemy's vitals, making it impossible to defend against.

Don't know why.

Xiao Chen did not see the "Returning Spear" in Yang Guoshan's memories, which is a famous killing move of the Yang family spear in later generations.

Perhaps it's too early.

This deadly move has not yet been created by the ancestors of the Yang family.

But from then on, the "returning spear" move was added to the Yang family spear technique.

The one who orchestrated this unexpected attack was none other than this celestial immortal—"Yang Guoshan, the patriarch of the Yang family."

The inspiration for King Golden Horn's move actually came from the battle between "Lion Camel King and Nine-Headed Insect" in Lion Roar Mountain.

At that time, during the Battle of Lion's Roar Mountain.

Although the Lion Camel King was incredibly brave, he was at a disadvantage against the Nine-Headed Insect.

Because the Nine-Headed Insect has so many heads and eyes, it has almost 360 degrees of no blind spots, and its agility is at its maximum.

It's indeed difficult to defeat the Nine-Headed Insect under the Lion Camel King.

In the original storyline, although the Nine-Headed Insect was no match for Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen, neither of them could harm him.

This is all because the Nine-Headed Insect is highly agile and has maxed out its evasion attribute.

to be honest.

If you play a "Kill" card, the Nine-Headed Insect has a "Dodge" card; if you play a "Volley of Arrows" card, the Nine-Headed Insect still has a "Dodge" card... It's almost like infinite dodging.

This also meant that Erlang Shen's "golden bow and silver bullets" could not hit the Nine-Headed Insect.

In the end, the Nine-Headed Insect was caught off guard by the Celestial Hound, who bit off its head.

But the Lion Camel King had no help from the Celestial Hound.

However, by using himself as bait and as an obstacle, he cleverly won the battle and beheaded the Nine-Headed Insect.

This is the lion's "backhand grab"!
Inspired by this, Xiao Chen created a move called "Returning Halberd," which he used when fighting the beautiful snake, Nine-Headed Green Bamboo.

However, Kang Jinlong had never seen this move, "Returning Halberd".

today.

Xiao Chen intended to use this "surprise attack" to catch her off guard!

He'll teach this "Great Dragon Girl" who mocked him, the Golden Horned King, a lesson.

The counterattack, this strike, burst forth from a desperate situation, was unstoppable, swift as the wind, precise as an arrow, and ruthless!

Even with her keen eyesight and exceptional reflexes, Kang Jinlong couldn't help but narrow her beautiful eyes. A clear sense of crisis, like ice seeping into her bones, instantly spread down her spine, causing her to shiver.

Its pursuit was unstoppable; the deadly spear tip was already close at hand, as if it would pierce her chest at any moment!
At the critical moment.

"Yan!"

With a clear and melodious dragon roar, Kang Jinlong Nu's voice resounded through the sky. The pair of incredibly heavy Kanglong Golden Maces in her hands suddenly trembled, as if the sounds of dragons roaring and tigers howling were heard!

Her right arm muscles were bulging, and the lines of her arm were clearly visible beneath her thin, fitted clothing.

At this moment, she neither blocked nor retreated, but instead poured all her magical power into the mace in her right hand.

The Dragon-Slaying Golden Mace shot out like an arrow released from a bow!

It is indeed—"the trump card!"

The "killer move," also known as the "secret weapon," is a secret technique in mace fighting. If it misses, life or death hangs in the balance!
A streak of dark golden light, carrying the sharpness to pierce through all things, and the "Kangjin Power" that Kangjin Dragon Girl poured into it with all her might, arrived first despite being launched later!
Like a dark golden lightning bolt, it ripped through the sky!
This is a martial arts competition.

To avoid injuring Yang Guoshan.

Kang Jinlong also held back.

This "trump card" strike was not aimed directly at Xiao Chen, but rather precisely at the point seven inches below the tip of the Frost Spear. This was the weakest point in the flow of power of the entire spear, and also the crucial point where the new force of the counterattack had not yet been generated!

"clang--!!!"

The deafening roar was like a thunderclap from the heavens!
The power of metal and the power of ice clashed violently and were annihilated without a trace. The waves of the training ground were instantly cleaved open by the violent shockwave, creating a deep ravine!
To avoid revealing any flaws or exposing his identity, Xiao Chen kept his strength and cultivation level low during the battle.

Everything he displayed was the strength and magic that Yang Guoshan, the Sky Patrol Captain, should possess.

At that moment, he felt an overwhelming force, capable of tearing through metal, surge up from the gun barrel, unstoppable!
Almost at the same time.

After throwing her right-hand mace, Kang Jinlongnu's figure faltered for a moment after unleashing her full power.

She had already been targeted by the ruthless and cunning killing intent of the counterattack.

At this moment, her old strength was exhausted and new strength had not yet been generated. In order to avoid the remaining force of the gun and the uncontrollable turbulence caused by the collision of the two forces, she was forced to retreat.

Kang Jinlong had no choice but to twist her body and dodge to the side!

"Buzz!"

The long spear with its cold iron tassel and black tassel was struck by the mace, flew out of his hand, spun high into the air, and stuck diagonally into the ground dozens of feet away, still trembling.

It recounts the fierce exchange that just took place.

A fragrant breeze brushed past his face, lightly grazing Xiao Chenzhi's cheek!
Her long, flowing black hair was graceful and beautiful, captivating the heart.

As the energy surged, Kang Jinlong's bright red brocade robe billowed wildly.

Xiao Chen was right next to her, and in a fleeting glance, he saw that Kang Jinlong had a long, slender neck and a beautiful profile.

Those long, snow-white legs with graceful lines and firm texture were instantly exposed to the air, as pure and beautiful as jade, dazzling the eyes.

In the blink of an eye.

Xiao Chen and Kang Jinlong were only inches apart when they passed each other!
She lost her balance and stumbled towards Xiao Chen.

The momentum of the counterattack had not yet dissipated; like a tiger descending a mountain, it charged forward relentlessly.

Xiao Chen's powerful body, full of strength and explosive force, carried unparalleled inertia, and he crashed into Kang Jinlongnu's body like a human cannonball.

"Bang!"

A dull thud echoed through the silent training ground.

"Alas!"

"Alas!"

……

Xiao Chen and Kang Jinlong both let out a muffled groan almost simultaneously.

Both are dragon maidens known for their magnanimity, but Wan Sheng Dragon Maiden and Kang Jin Dragon Maiden are different.

The body of the Dragon Girl is soft and voluptuous, like the gentle flow of water, captivating and enchanting.

Kang Jinlongnu, on the other hand, exudes an astonishing elasticity and power, as if struck by a tough and tense bowstring, strong and powerful.

The force of the impact nearly knocked Kang Jinlong down, causing her to stagger.

A clear "clang" sounded.

The Kanglong Golden Mace in Kang Jinlong Nu's hand was also knocked out of her hand and fell to the ground due to the enormous force of the impact.

The golden mace, with its blade embedded in the earth, still shone brightly with golden light.

Xiao Chen's retreating steps were precisely aimed at Kang Jinlongnu's unbalanced and staggering body.

Seeing that Kang Jinlong was about to fall and look disheveled.

To stabilize himself and to prevent Kang Jinlongnu from falling.

He almost instinctively wanted to catch the female boss who was about to fall.

Xiao Chen instinctively stretched out his arm, his movement swift as lightning, without a second thought.

Just at this moment.

Time seemed to stand still, and the world was silent.

His hand, through the flowing sleeves of the crimson robe, touched...

It was the very spot of that magnificent peak that had once made the desk creak and left such a deep impression on him!
A unique scent, cool yet subtly warm, forcefully assaulted his nostrils, like the fragrance of orchids, refreshing and invigorating, stirring his soul.

Time seemed to stand still!

Xiao Chen's fingers, through the thin layer of white fabric, were actually reaching towards Kang Jinlongnu's front.

It resembles a ripe pomelo hanging from a branch in autumn; the feeling of heaviness spreads from the sight to the breath, almost suffocating.

Even through the fabric, one could sense the astonishing size and incredible elasticity of its form. Its weight was so heavy it seemed to press down on the palm of one's hand, as if it weighed a thousand pounds, yet it also possessed a myriad of tender feelings, causing one's heart to flutter.

It's hard to control myself.

This sudden tactile sensation created an unimaginable and stark contrast with the cold and majestic appearance of Kang Jinlongnu in the visual image.

Its appearance is like ice, cold and beautiful beyond compare, making people dare not look up at it; its touch is like raging fire, hot and burning, capable of burning away all reason in the world.

It's like a world of extremes, like ice and fire.

(End of this chapter)