Gou Zai Xi You Dao Chang Sheng

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18500.

18550.

18600.

18650.

……

The number is slowly increasing.

Li Yan was taken aback.

Why is that?

He sensed carefully and discovered that the growth came from the little demons in the Demon-Imprisoning Valley.

Those lesser demons are gradually accepting their fate of being imprisoned.

Some even began to actively absorb the spiritual energy in the Demon-Imprisoning Valley and slowly cultivate.

Every moment they find peace, a subtle aura of karmic connection emanates from them and enters their inner mirror.

Li Yan seemed to be deep in thought.

These lesser demons he captured, because he spared their lives and did not kill them, were instead given a chance to repent and start anew.

This is the principle of sowing good causes and reaping good results.

That karmic connection is the manifestation of this good result.

Li Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

He ignored the lesser demons, focused his mind, and began to deduce.

He activated the energy of destiny and immersed his mind in the realm of deduction.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

Chaos surged, the five elements flowed, and the eight trigrams manifested.

Li Yan stood there, eyes closed, lost in thought.

He wanted to deduce two things.

First, where are those captured monkeys now?

Secondly, who exactly is the mastermind behind this?

The energy of the Dharma is being rapidly depleted.

18600.

18000.

17000.

16000.

……

From the chaos, some blurry images gradually emerged.

It was an island.

The island is filled with jagged rocks and caves.

Deep inside the cave, a faint light flickered.

In the firelight, a group of small monkeys could be seen being kept in an iron cage.

They huddled together, shivering.

One of them, with golden fur and a round shape, was Little Drillwind.

It still had that protective jade amulet hanging around its neck.

However, the jade talisman was now dull and lifeless.

Li Yan felt relieved.

It's good to be alive.

He continued his deductions.

The scene changes.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the sky above the island.

The figure was surrounded by a surging demonic aura and a murderous aura that soared to the heavens.

He wore a golden crown, black armor, and held a trident.

The Flood Dragon King.

He stood on a cloud, looking down at the caves on the island, sneering repeatedly.

Li Yan's eyes narrowed.

He continued his deductions, trying to see clearly what was behind the Flood Dragon Demon King.

But the image starts to blur at this point.

Chaos surged and swallowed the scene.

Li Yan frowned slightly and continued to activate the energy of fate.

But no matter how hard he tried, that image would never appear again.

It was as if some force was preventing him from peeking into the deeper secrets of heaven.

The energy of destiny has been depleted to five thousand strands.

Li Yan slowly finished his practice and exited the realm of deduction.

He opened his eyes, a hint of seriousness flashing in them.

After a moment's thought, he had already made up his mind.

The most urgent task is to rescue the captured baby monkeys.

As for the mastermind behind it all, let's leave that aside for now.

He stood up and walked out of the stone chamber.

As he reached the door, he glanced back.

Those golden eyes were still watching him.

Li Yan smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, please rest and recuperate. I will be right back."

Sun Wukong's lips moved slightly.

Li Yan knew what he wanted to say and nodded slightly.

"Rest assured. I will not act rashly."

Having said that, he closed the stone door.

He stood under the eaves, about to set off, when he suddenly saw General Beng walking unsteadily towards him, leaning on his cane.

"Master Daoist, Master Daoist..."

Li Yan stepped forward and helped him up.

"I have just used celestial divination to glimpse where they are imprisoned."

That's an island, in the East China Sea.

General Beng's expression changed slightly.

"The East Sea? Could it be the lair of that Flood Dragon Demon King?"

Li Yan nodded.

General Beng said urgently, "That Flood Dragon Demon King is a Taiyi Golden Immortal! Daoist Master, you..."

Li Yan stopped him.

"Rest assured, General. I will not act rashly."

"That Flood Dragon Demon King, though a Taiyi Golden Immortal, is nothing more than a pawn. The truly terrifying one is the person behind him."

"My purpose in going there is not to fight him head-on, but to sneak in secretly and rescue those little monkeys."

General Beng listened, his eyes filled with worry.

"Master, it's too dangerous for you to go alone. Perhaps... we could wait until His Majesty recovers..."

Li Yan shook his head.

"Your Majesty will need four more days to recover. During these four days, the little monkeys may encounter any misfortune at any time."

"This humble Taoist priest cannot wait."

As he spoke, Li Yan patted him on the shoulder.

"General, please remain on the mountain and keep watch. If there is any unusual activity, please immediately send a message to me."

Having said that, he took a step and disappeared from the spot.

General Beng watched the disappearing figure, tears streaming down his face.

"Taoist Master...Taoist Master, please take care..."

Li Yan left Huaguo Mountain and headed towards the East Sea.

He traveled on clouds, his thoughts racing.

Although the Flood Dragon Demon King was injured by the monkey, he was still a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

If he were to confront him head-on, he would be no match for him.

As they were traveling, an island appeared in the sea of ​​clouds ahead.

The island, spanning hundreds of miles, resembles a giant dragon coiled on the sea surface.

The island is filled with jagged rocks and caves.

Deep within the cave, a faint, eerie aura emanates from within.

Li Yan descended from the clouds and landed a hundred miles outside the island.

He stood in the void, opened his eye of cause and effect, and observed carefully.

On the island, countless causal lines crisscrossed.

Among them, there are several golden lines as thick as a child's arm, connecting to the depths of the island.

That is the causal thread of the Flood Dragon Demon King.

Following the golden thread, Li Yan saw a magnificent palace deep within the island.

Inside the palace, a figure sat cross-legged on a throne.

His aura surged, subtly revealing a violent intent.

Li Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

The Demon King Jiao was still recovering from his injuries.

Upon closer inspection, he saw several wounds on the body of the Flood Dragon Demon King, from which a faint golden light flowed.

Those were the injuries left by the monkey's golden cudgel.

Although it has mostly healed, some residue remains.

Li Yan pondered for a moment, and then he had already made up his mind.

He concealed his aura, transformed into a faint golden light, and darted towards the island.

The eye of cause and effect is always open, observing the surroundings.

Avoid any danger immediately.

After sneaking around like this for about the time it takes to drink three cups of tea, they arrived near the island.

Li Yan hid behind a boulder and observed carefully.

On that island, demon soldiers patrolled, making it impenetrable.

Every hundred paces, there was a squad of demon soldiers patrolling with spears.

In the sky, flying demon soldiers circled, overlooking the entire island.

In the water, fish and shrimp demon soldiers roam and patrol the sea.

Li Yan frowned slightly.

The security measures are truly tight.

He pondered for a moment, then a thought struck him.

The Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang: [Transformation into Form].

With a slight thought, he transformed into a small flying insect and took flight.

The eye of cause and effect remains ever open, observing the surroundings.

Although those demon soldiers patrolled closely, how could they possibly detect a tiny flying insect?

The flying insect that Li Yan transformed into hovered over the island for a moment before finding the entrance to the cave.

It flapped its wings and flew in.

Inside the cave, it was deep and winding, with gusts of cold wind blowing.

On the cave wall, there is an oil lamp every few feet.

The flickering firelight illuminated the cave, casting it in shifting light.

Li Yan flew deeper into the cave.

After flying for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a commotion suddenly arose ahead.

With a slight unease, Li Yan slowed down and quietly approached.

Ahead lay a cavern.

Dozens of iron cages stood in the center.

Inside the iron cage were twenty or thirty small monkeys.

They huddled together, sobbing softly.

One of them, with golden fur and a round shape, is Little Drillwind.

It crouched in a corner of the iron cage, hugging its tail, its little body trembling.

The protective jade amulet around his neck was dull and lifeless.

Li Yan felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the cave.

The footsteps were heavy and powerful.

With each step it landed, the cave walls trembled slightly.

Li Yan felt a chill run down his spine and quickly flew into a crevice in the rocks.

The footsteps grew closer.

A moment later, a tall figure appeared at the entrance of the cave hall.

The Flood Dragon King strode into the cave hall, his gaze sweeping over the iron cages, and he let out a cold laugh.

"These monkeys are really tough. Not a single one has died after being locked up all these days."

Behind him, two little demons followed, quickly echoing his sentiments.

"Your Majesty's blessings are boundless; these monkeys would naturally dare not die!"

"Indeed, indeed! Your Majesty is mighty!"

The Flood Dragon King snorted and pointed at Little Drill Wind.

"Bring out that golden one for me."

The two little demons quickly stepped forward, opened the iron cage, and pulled out Little Drill Wind.

The little drill trembled with fear and squeaked loudly.

The Demon King of the Flood Dragon reached out, grabbed its neck, and lifted it up to his face.

"This little thing has quite nice fur. I'll stew it later and serve it to me as a snack with my wine."

Little Drill was so scared that tears welled up in its eyes. It struggled desperately, but it couldn't break free no matter what it did.

Li Yan hid in a crevice in the rocks, watching this scene with a cold glint in his eyes.

Then, the Flood Dragon King, carrying the Little Drill Wind, turned and walked out of the cave.

The two little demons quickly followed.

The footsteps gradually faded into the distance.

Li Yan flew out from the crevice in the rock and landed in a corner of the cave.

His gaze swept over the iron cages.

The iron cage was covered with runes, and a faint demonic light flowed around it.

This is a restriction.

If we force it open, it will surely alarm the Flood Dragon Demon King.

Li Yan pondered for a moment, then a thought struck him.

Revealing its true form, it raised its hand and pressed it against the nearest iron cage.

A wisp of golden light emerged from his palm, slowly seeping into the runes.

Wherever the golden light passed, the runes gradually dimmed.

A moment later, the restrictions on the iron cage were broken silently.

Li Yan opened the iron cage, and the little monkey inside stared at him in terror.

Li Yan raised his hand and made a shushing gesture.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here to save you."

The little monkey stared at him blankly, tears welling up in its eyes.

It recognized Li Yan.

He is the king's brother, and also a kind person who gives them elixirs.

Li Yan took it out of the iron cage and put it into the cave.

In the small world, a special area was created, named [Paradise Paradise].

In Anle Garden, the sun shines brightly, the vegetation is lush, and the stream murmurs.

The little monkey fell in and felt a warm sensation all over its body.

It looked around blankly, only to find itself in an unfamiliar world.

But the atmosphere of heaven and earth was warm and peaceful, which gradually calmed its heart.

It squatted by the stream, gazing at its reflection in the water, and grinned.

Saved.

Saved.

Meanwhile, inside the cave, Li Yan followed the same method and opened all the iron cages one by one.

Open one and put the little monkey inside into the Paradise Garden.

A moment later, all thirty-odd baby monkeys were rescued.

Only the small drill hood remained.

Li Yan looked toward the entrance to the cave hall, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

The Demon King Jiao was in his palace, preparing to stew Little Drill Wind as a snack with his wine.

We must do it as soon as possible.

While pondering, it transformed into a small flying insect and flapped its wings to fly towards the palace.

The eye of cause and effect is always open, observing the surroundings.

A moment later, he arrived outside the palace.

The palace gates were wide open.

Inside, the lights were bright, and an eerie atmosphere filled the air.

The Demon King sat high on his throne, with a large cauldron placed in front of him.

The water in the pot has boiled.

Gudu Gudu!

Steaming hot.

The water in the pot has boiled.

Gudu Gudu!

Steaming hot.

Two little demons were pressing the little drill, preparing to throw it into the pot.

The little drill struggled desperately, squeaking and screaming, but it couldn't break free no matter what it did.

The Demon King picked up his wine bowl, took a big gulp, and laughed heartily.

"Go ahead and squawk! Wait till you're in the pot, then let's see if you're still squawking!"

Li Yan, hiding behind a pillar outside the hall, witnessed this scene and his anger surged.

The Demon King of the Flood Dragon put down his wine bowl and waved his hand.

"Throw it in!"

The two little demons raised their little drills and were about to throw them into the pot.

In that very instant.

Golden light shot across the ground!

In the blink of an eye, Li Yan arrived in front of the pot.

With a swift movement, he snatched Little Drill Wind from the hands of the two little demons.

Then, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

The Demon King felt a blur before his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, the pot was now empty.

He was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.

"Who?! Who dares to ruin my plans?!"

His demonic aura surged, sweeping out in all directions.

But Li Yan had already fled the palace.

He looked down at the little drill in his arms.

The little creature trembled with fear, huddled in his arms, and squeaked.

Li Yan rubbed its little head and smiled.

"Don't be afraid. It's alright now."

Little Drill Wind raised its head and looked at him.

Those black bean-like eyes were bright and sparkling, full of joy.

It stretched out its little paws, grabbed Li Yan's sleeve, and wouldn't let go.

Li Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

He also brought Little Drill Wind into Anle Garden.

Then, it concealed its aura, transformed into a flying insect, and flew off the island.

Behind them, the entire island trembled.

Countless demon soldiers searched everywhere, but where could they find his trace?

The flying insect that Li Yan transformed into had already flown thousands of miles away, having passed through numerous searches.

He revealed himself, standing in the void, and glanced back.

That island was brightly lit, and an eerie atmosphere permeated the air.

Countless demon soldiers, like headless flies, ran around in all directions.

Li Yan withdrew his gaze, rode on the clouds, and flew towards Flower Fruit Mountain.

With a slight thought, he sank into the grotto.

In Anleyuan, more than thirty little monkeys were gathered together, chattering away.

Some of them were drinking water by the stream, some were rolling around on the grass, and some were enjoying the scenery from the trees.

Little Drill Wind squatted on the tallest tree, holding a fruit he had found from who-knows-where, and nibbled on it little by little.

His face was covered in juice from eating it.

It raised its head, looked up at the sky, and squeaked twice.

The voice was full of joy.

Li Yan couldn't help but smile slightly as he withdrew from his thoughts.

He quickened his pace and hurried toward Flower Fruit Mountain.

An hour later, Flower Fruit Mountain came into view in the distance.

He descended from the clouds and landed in front of the Water Curtain Cave.

General Beng, General Ba, Marshal Ma, and Marshal Liu all stepped forward to greet them.

"Master! Master is back!"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

"They've all been saved."

Upon hearing this, the four generals were first taken aback, then overjoyed.

General Beng was overcome with grief, bowing repeatedly.

"Thank you so much, Daoist Master! Thank you so much, Daoist Master!"

The other three generals also bowed.

Li Yan raised his hand in a gesture of support.

"Generals, there's no need for such formalities. I merely did what I was supposed to do."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it.

A golden light flashed, and more than thirty little monkeys appeared out of thin air in front of the cave.

They were stunned for a moment, then cheered and pounced on the four warriors.

General Beng held one of them, tears streaming down his face.

"It's good that you're back...it's good that you're back..."

General Ba squatted down and patted the heads of the little monkeys one by one, grinning from ear to ear.

Marshal Ma and Marshal Liu each held several baby monkeys, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

Little Drill squeezed out from the monkey troop, rolled all the way to Li Yan's feet, and looked up at him with its little head tilted up.

Li Yan squatted down and rubbed its little head.

The little drill whirred and stretched out its tiny claws, grabbing his fingers and refusing to let go.

"Alright, it's all over. Go find your king."

Little Drill Wind paused for a moment, then turned around and ran into the Water Curtain Cave.

It ran very fast and soon disappeared into the cave entrance.

Li Yan stood up and looked at the four generals.

"Generals, I have another matter to discuss with you."

The four generals exchanged glances and bowed in unison.

"Please speak, Taoist priest."

Li Yan said, "That Flood Dragon Demon King has suffered a great loss this time and will certainly not let it go."

"I fear they will come seeking revenge again in the future."

"Therefore, I need to prepare several backup plans in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

General Beng said, "Taoist Master, please give your orders! We will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

He raised his hand and waved it, and dozens of small flags flew out from his sleeve and hung in the air.

Flags fluttered in the breeze, and starlight fell like rain.

"This is an enhanced version of the [Zhou Tian Xing Dou Formation]. I will connect this formation with my own grotto-heaven."

"In the future, this formation will be automatically triggered whenever there is an invasion by foreign enemies."

At that time, those enemies will be taken into my cave and dealt with by me personally.

The four generals listened, their eyes filled with amazement.

General Ba asked, "Taoist Master, can this formation trap the Flood Dragon Demon King?"

Li Yan pondered for a moment before saying, "You can confine someone for a while, but not forever."

That Flood Dragon Demon King was, after all, a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"This humble Taoist's grotto, though capable of containing all things, is not a bottomless pit."

"However, if he dares to come, I have a way to make sure he doesn't leave alive."

Upon hearing this, the four generals felt much more at ease.

Li Yan then said, "There is one more thing."

"Those lesser demons, though I have placed restrictions on them, are still under the control of a much larger force."

In the future, he will probably take action himself.

"Therefore, I need to set up another [Bewitching Heaven Array] around Flower Fruit Mountain."

"This formation is based on Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and uses the Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces."

Once the formation is complete, it can confuse the secrets of heaven and reverse yin and yang.

Even a Taiyi Golden Immortal would find it difficult to discern the true nature of the mountain.

The four generals were dumbfounded.

General Beng asked in a trembling voice, "Daoist Master, this...this formation, can it be set up?"

Li Yan smiled slightly.

"able."

Having said that, he concentrated.

His mind sank into the grotto, drawing upon the power of the lotus.

A golden light emerged from the lotus.

Wherever the golden light passed, the void slightly distorted, and layers of Daoist runes appeared.

The text spread outwards like a tide.

Subsequently, the Daoist script twisted and transformed into array patterns, gradually filling the entire void.

In an instant, golden light shone brightly, illuminating the entire Flower and Fruit Mountain.

Within that light, the image of the Eight Trigrams faintly appeared.

The eight trigrams rotate, and the nine palaces are linked.

Yin and Yang and the Five Elements are all contained within it.

In an instant, the entire Flower and Fruit Mountain trembled slightly.

Then, the gray mist that covered the mountain gradually dissipated.

A peaceful and serene atmosphere gradually emerged.

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"alright."

The four generals gazed at the peaceful and serene atmosphere, their eyes filled with amazement.

General Beng murmured, "This...this is truly divine intervention..."

General Ba nodded repeatedly: "The Taoist priest is truly a divine being!"

Marshal Ma and Marshal Liu echoed their sentiments.

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "Generals, you flatter me. I have only done my best."

talking.

Inside the cave, the faint whirring of a small drill could be heard.

Although it was dangerous, it was ultimately worth it.

Thinking of this, my mind stirred slightly and settled into a mental mirror.

On the mirror surface, lines of small golden characters slowly emerged.

[From the lair of the Demon King Yu Jiao, thirty-seven captured monkeys were rescued, including Little Drill Wind.]

[Aura of Destiny +2000 (Compassion, Righteousness of Redemption)]

[A bewildering array was set up on Flower Fruit Mountain to confuse the secrets of heaven and reverse yin and yang]

[Aura of Destiny +1500 (Deeply Strategizing, Taking Steady Steps)]

Within the grotto, a paradise was built, where the little monkeys lived in peace and joy.

[Aura of Destiny +800 (By a confluence of causes and conditions, good results will naturally follow)]

[Current Affinity/Dharma Energy: 18300/5120]

18,300 strands.

Li Yan nodded slightly.

Although this trip consumed a lot of spiritual energy, the gains were also quite substantial.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Your Majesty, please rest and recuperate. I will guard this Flower and Fruit Mountain for you."

Thinking about it, he walked towards his stone chamber.

The four athletes watched his retreating figure with eyes full of admiration.

General Beng murmured, "Master Li, you are truly a righteous man."

General Ba nodded: "Yes. For our Flower Fruit Mountain, for the King, he's willing to do anything."

Marshal Ma said, "We are truly fortunate to have met such a benefactor in our lives."

Marshal Liu said, "In the future, if you ever need our services, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

The four generals exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

Li Yan returned to the stone chamber and sat cross-legged on the futon.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, immersing himself in the grotto.

Inside the grotto, the twelve-petaled golden lotus was still slowly blooming.

On the petals, those mysterious symbols and characters flowed endlessly.

In the Demon-Imprisoning Valley, the more than three hundred lesser demons had gradually quieted down.

Some of them were cultivating, some were daydreaming, and others were grooming each other.

The next moment, with a slight thought, he activated the power of the lotus and began to refine the tribulation turbidity on the bodies of those lesser demons.

The calamities were slowly drawn out of the little demons by the power of the lotus and fell into the lotus.

Li Yan felt a slight sinking feeling in his heart.

The combined power of over three hundred lesser demons is considerable.

Time, in the process of refining, slowly passed by.

I don't know how much time passed.

Li Yan slowly opened his eyes.

In his eyes, starlight shone brightly, with a faint flow of chaotic energy.

My mind stirred slightly, and I sank into the mirror of my heart.

On the mirror, the numbers representing the aura of destiny jumped again.

18800.

19500.

20000.

This is the reward for refining the turbidity of the tribulation.

Refining a portion of the turbidity of calamity results in a portion of the karmic energy entering the mirror of the heart.

Although it is a trickle, it is also a continuous stream.

During this time, the Misty Sky Array slowly operated, filtering the remaining hazy and turbid air from the mountains into the cave.

The monkeys in the mountains gradually awoke from their daze.

Those who were deeply corrupted by the calamity, though still somewhat disoriented, were able to recognize their companions and remember where they were going.

General Beng, leaning on his cane, would walk to Li Yan's stone chamber three times a day.

General Ba squatted at the cave entrance, gazing at the tightly closed stone door, sometimes sighing, sometimes grinning.

Marshal Ma and Marshal Liu led the young and strong monkeys who had regained their senses to patrol the mountains to prevent the Jiao Demon King from taking advantage of the situation.

Little Drill Wind, on the other hand, would go to the entrance of Li Yan's stone chamber every day and squat there for a while.

It squatted there, holding a wild fruit it had found from somewhere, and nibbled on it in small bites.

After finishing gnawing, it patted the stone door with its paws and squeaked twice.

When will the Taoist priest appear?

The stone gate remained tightly closed.

Five days later, at dawn, the first rays of sunlight began to pierce through the sky.

The stone door finally opened slowly.

Li Yan emerged from the stone chamber.

A grey sable sat perched on his shoulder, its amber eyes half-closed, seemingly asleep.

In my arms, the jade mouse poked its little head out, looking around with curiosity in its black bean-like eyes.

However, upon closer inspection, one can discern that golden lotus patterns appear and disappear on the moon-white Taoist robe.

Those eyes, with their starlight shimmering, held an added depth and mystery.

Those are the tempering marks left after the tribulation and turbidity were refined.

It is like pure gold being fired, removing the dross and retaining the essence.

General Beng was not far away. When he saw the stone gate open, he quickly leaned on his cane and came forward to greet him.

"Master! You've emerged from seclusion!"

Li Yan nodded slightly and cupped his hands, saying, "I've kept the general waiting."

General Beng looked him up and down and felt that this Taoist priest Li was somewhat different from the one he had five days ago.

He couldn't pinpoint the exact differences.

I felt that those eyes had become even deeper.

One glance is enough to draw one's soul in.

"Taoist Master, the King..."

Li Yan smiled slightly: "This humble Taoist is on his way to see Your Majesty."

Having said that, he headed toward Sun Wukong's stone chamber.

General Beng followed behind, rambling on and on: "These past few days, His Majesty has been much better. Those noises are much quieter."

Yesterday, the king even called me in to ask about the little monkeys that had been captured.

The young man said that he was saved by the Taoist priest.

The king laughed for a long time after hearing this…

Li Yan nodded slightly.

He stopped in front of the stone chamber.

He turned around and nodded slightly to General Beng.

General Beng understood and stopped in his tracks.

Li Yan pushed open the stone door.

The stone chamber was no longer as dark as it had been five days ago.

A faint starlight pierced through the dome, casting a soft glow.

Under the moonlight, a golden figure sat cross-legged.

Sun Wukong raised his head and looked towards the doorway.

Those golden eyes were now much clearer.

The blood vessels faded considerably, revealing the original gold underneath.

Although a few strands of red silk were still wrapped around it, it was no longer as terrifying as before.

He grinned when he saw Li Yan come in.

"Brother, you've arrived."

Li Yan walked up to him and sat down cross-legged opposite him.

"Your Majesty, how are you feeling?"

Sun Wukong took a deep breath and felt refreshed and clear-headed like never before.

"Much better! Those sounds are almost inaudible!"

"Even if it occasionally pops up, it's like a mosquito buzzing—it's gone with a wave of the hand!"

As he spoke, the monkey scratched his head, his golden eyes full of curiosity.

"Brother, I've always wanted to ask you, how exactly did you find this method?"

"I, Old Sun, have been pondering this these past few days. That calamity is neither poison nor curse, yet it is extremely troublesome."

Upon hearing this, Li Yan pointed to his heart.

Sun Wukong was taken aback.

Immediately, a flash of understanding appeared in those golden eyes.

"Heart?"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

"The heart is the sovereign organ, from which the spirit emerges."

"The mind, within its very core, is the source of all dharma."

"This method of mine did not come from nowhere. Rather, it is..."

As he said this, a hint of filial piety flashed in his eyes.

Sun Wukong seemed to be deep in thought.

"Brother, the heart you're pointing to, is it that...?"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

Sun Wukong was stunned for a moment.

Immediately, he turned over and stood up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed deeply towards the southwest.

"Disciple Sun Wukong kowtows to you!"

This bow was performed with utmost sincerity and devotion.

A glint of tears glistened in those golden eyes.

Li Yan looked at him, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

This monkey is usually quite muddle-headed, but when it comes to understanding things, he understands better than anyone else.

Sun Wukong kowtowed three times before getting up.

The monkey wiped its eyes, and the two smiled at each other.

Just then, there was a rustling sound in Li Yan's arms.

The jade rat poked its little head out, its black bean-like eyes looking at Sun Wukong.

Squeak.

It barked twice, as if to say hello.

Sun Wukong's golden eyes lit up when he saw it.

"Wow! This little thing has grown so much!"

Li Yan rubbed the little head of the jade rat.

Then, he raised his hand and made a gesture.

The jade rat leaped out of his arms and landed on the ground.

Forty-nine years have passed, and this little thing is no longer as tiny as it used to be.

Now its fur is snow-white, with a faint silver sheen.

Those black bean-like eyes shone even brighter.

It squatted on the ground, looked up at Sun Wukong, and squeaked twice.

Sun Wukong squatted down, stretched out his furry finger, and gently tapped its little head.

The jade rat didn't dodge; instead, it rubbed against his fingers.

Sun Wukong grinned.

"Goodness, you've gotten quite bold."

The gray sable on Li Yan's shoulder also opened its eyes.

It leaped and landed on Li Yan's lap, its amber eyes gazing at Sun Wukong.

Forty-nine years have passed, and the changes in this gray sable are even greater than those in the jade rat.

Its gray fur now faintly tinged with gold.

A golden line runs along its back, from the top of its head to the tip of its tail.

Those amber eyes also became even deeper.

It perched on Li Yan's lap, its tail swaying gently, but it was no longer as alert as before.

Sun Wukong glanced at it and chuckled:

"That gray-haired boy has changed too. That gold thread on his back is quite imposing."

The sable narrowed its eyes slightly in response.

Li Yan raised his hand and stroked the back of the gray sable.

The gold thread was slightly warm.

"These two little ones have been nourished by spiritual energy in the cave for forty-nine years, so they have changed somewhat."

Sun Wukong nodded: "That's a good thing."

Li Yan took the two little ones back into the cave and looked at Sun Wukong.

"Your Majesty, I have something I wish to discuss with you."

Seeing his solemn expression, Sun Wukong also stopped his playful demeanor.

"Brother, please speak."

Li Yan said, "That Flood Dragon Demon King captured the little monkey this time and almost stewed Little Drill Wind. This grudge must be avenged."

A cold glint flashed in Sun Wukong's golden eyes.

"I've been thinking about this for a while now! That bastard, I've wanted to beat him to death with a stick for ages!"

Li Yan nodded slightly, but then said, "However, we cannot act rashly in this matter."

Sun Wukong was taken aback.

Why?

Li Yan said, "That Jiao Demon King, although he is a Taiyi Golden Immortal, is nothing more than a pawn."

What's truly terrifying is the person behind him.

"Furthermore, I have heard that the Flood Dragon King is related to the Dragon Palace of the North Sea."

His ancestors had a past relationship with the Water Virtue Star Lord of the Heavenly Court.

"If we openly and honestly confront them, we will be making an enemy of the North Sea Dragon Palace and incurring the wrath of the Water Deity."

As Sun Wukong listened, his brows gradually furrowed.

"Then what do we do? Just let it go?"

Li Yan shook his head.

"Of course it doesn't count."

"Does Your Majesty still remember what I just said, 'The mind points to the spiritual platform'?"

Sun Wukong was taken aback, then suddenly realized.

"Brother, you mean we shouldn't reveal our true forms?"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

"Indeed. This humble Taoist has a method that can transform both Your Majesty and myself into different forms."

"Then he went to seek revenge, disguised as a demon."

"In this way, even if the Flood Dragon King dies, the true master will not be found."

Even if the Dragon Palace of the North Sea sought revenge, they wouldn't be able to find us.

Sun Wukong listened, his golden eyes shining brightly.

"That's a great idea!"

Li Yan smiled and said, "However, Your Majesty must remember that you must not touch the Golden Cudgel on this trip."

"That golden cudgel is too conspicuous. As soon as it's taken out, people will know it belongs to the king."

Sun Wukong nodded: "Alright! I'll do as my brother says!"

Li Yan nodded.

The two have reached an agreement.

Li Yan silently recited the incantation in his mind.

The Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang: [Transformation into Form].

In an instant, his aura changed.

He was several feet tall, with broad shoulders and back like a mountain, and his muscles were bulging.

His black hair turned crimson, standing on end like a wildfire.

Its face also became rough and ferocious, with large, round eyes, a gaping maw, and exposed fangs.

His body was filled with surging demonic energy and soaring malevolent aura.

It was indeed the appearance of the Lion Camel King.

Lion Camel King, the Great Sage Who Moved Mountains.

When Flower Fruit Mountain was attacked, the Lion Camel King also appeared and joined forces with the Roc Demon King.

Although he was later driven back by the monkey, his overwhelming demonic aura left a deep impression on people.

Sun Wukong stared at Li Yan's transformation with astonishment in his golden eyes.

"Excellent! Brother, your transformation technique is truly divine!"

Li Yan opened his eyes and looked at his palm.

Those hands were rough like rocks, with black, sharp fingernails.

He clenched his fist, feeling a surge of violent power coursing through his body.

Is this what it feels like to be the Lion Camel King?

He secretly thought.

Then, he looked at Sun Wukong.

"Your Majesty, it's your turn."

Sun Wukong grinned and closed his eyes.

A moment later, his aura changed.

He grew taller, but became lean and slender, like a bamboo pole.

Its golden fur turned bluish-gray, with a subtle, shimmering sheen.

puff!

A pair of enormous wings then unfurled from behind.

Those wings were as black as iron, with a wingspan of over three zhang (approximately 10 meters), and the edges were as sharp as knives.

His face also became sharp, with an eagle nose and hawk-like eyes, his gaze as sharp as lightning.

It was exactly the appearance of the Roc Demon King.

Peng Demon King, Great Sage of Chaos.

He fought alongside the Lion Camel King back then.

It moves with lightning speed and comes and goes like the wind, making it extremely difficult to deal with.

Li Yan nodded.

"Your Majesty's transformation is truly remarkable."

Sun Wukong opened his eyes, looked down at himself, and then turned to look at the wings on his back.

He flapped his wings and felt a gust of wind rise from the ground.

"Hey! These wings are pretty useful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yan took a step out and was already out of the Water Curtain Cave.

Sun Wukong flapped his wings and followed closely behind.

General Beng was guarding the cave entrance when he saw the two figures and was so frightened that he sat down on the ground.

"This...this..."

He stared at the two figures exuding demonic aura, his old face turning deathly pale.

Lion Camel King!

Roc Demon King!

Those two scoundrels, what are they doing here again?!

Li Yan turned around and glanced at him.

Those large, copper-bell-shaped eyes flashed with a fierce light.

General Beng trembled all over and almost fainted.

Just then, a voice entered his ears.

"General, do not be afraid. It is this humble Taoist priest and Your Majesty."

General Beng was taken aback.

Immediately, the two figures disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

He stared blankly at the sea of ​​clouds for a long time before he came to his senses.

"Daoist... Daoist Master? Your Majesty?"

He muttered to himself, then grinned.

"This...this is really..."

At this time, Li Yan and Sun Wukong headed towards the East Sea.

Li Yan rode on the clouds, his figure as large as a mountain, his demonic aura soaring to the heavens.

Sun Wukong flapped his wings and traveled a thousand miles in an instant, as fast as lightning.

Wherever it passed, the sea of ​​clouds surged and the birds scattered in fright.

Some minor demons were wandering in the clouds along the way. When they saw these two figures, they were so frightened that their souls flew away.

"Lion...Lion Camel King!"

"Roc Demon King!"

"Run! Run!"

They dispersed after a brief commotion.

When Sun Wukong saw this, he chuckled to himself.

"Brother, look at those little demons, they're scared out of their wits!"

Li Yan nodded slightly.

"That's perfect. Once the news spreads, people will know that the Lion Camel King and the Roc Demon King once passed through this area."

Sun Wukong's golden eyes lit up.

"Brother, this move of yours is called... what's it called again?"

Li Yan said, "Let's frame Jiangdong."

Sun Wukong nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! Frame Jiangdong!"

The two traveled swiftly, and about an hour later, an island appeared in the sea of ​​clouds ahead.

The island resembles a giant dragon, coiled on the surface of the sea.

The island was brightly lit, and a demonic aura permeated the air.

Li Yan and Sun Wukong stopped a hundred miles outside the island.

They stood in the void, gazing at the island.

Li Yan opened his Eyes of Cause and Effect and observed carefully.

Several cracks are faintly visible above the gold thread.

That was a manifestation of the Flood Dragon Demon King's unhealed injuries.

"Your Majesty, the Flood Dragon Demon King is still recovering from his injuries. This is the perfect time to make our move."

Sun Wukong grinned, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"Great! I, Old Sun, have been waiting for this for ages!"

Li Yan nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please remember not to linger in battle. Kill that Flood Dragon Demon King and leave immediately."

"If something unexpected happens, do not get entangled in it."

Sun Wukong nodded: "I know, I know."

The two had made their decision and immediately rushed toward the island.

Li Yan rode on a cloud, his demonic aura surging and his murderous intent soaring to the sky.

Sun Wukong flapped his wings and transformed into a streak of blue light, as fast as lightning.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived above the island.

The patrolling demon soldiers only saw a blur before their eyes, and then they saw two figures standing on the clouds.

A figure as imposing as a mountain, with fiery red hair and an overwhelming demonic aura.

A swift movement, with blue wings like knives and sharp eyes.

The old demon, who had seen and experienced much, changed his expression drastically.

In an instant, the entire island was thrown into chaos.

The demon soldiers scattered and fled, screaming all the while.

Li Yan stood atop a cloud, looking down below, and roared in a deep voice, "Dragon Demon King! Come out and face your death!"

The sound was like thunder, rolling down.

The island trembled slightly from the shock.

A moment later, deep within the island, a figure soared into the sky.

The Demon King of the Flood Dragon stood in the void, his body surging with demonic energy and holding a trident.

He looked at Li Yan and Sun Wukong, paused for a moment, and then his expression changed slightly.

"What brings you two here?"

Li Yan sneered and said gruffly, "Why are you here? Don't you know what's going on?"

The Demon King's expression darkened.

"What do you mean?"

Sun Wukong shrieked, "You invited us brothers to Flower Fruit Mountain back then, saying you wanted to share a piece of the pie."

The results of it?

We were injured by that monkey!

"Now that monkey has recovered, he's going around looking for trouble with us brothers!"

Tell me, how should this debt be settled?

The Demon King's expression changed repeatedly as he listened.

Why is the Roc Demon King being so aggressive today?

Just then, he sensed something was wrong.

Although the Lion Camel King and the Roc Demon King are among the demon kings, they have always acted alone and rarely joined forces.

Why did you all come together today?

Thinking of this, the Flood Dragon Demon King gripped his trident tightly.

"Gentlemen, there must be some misunderstanding here. Let's sit down and talk it over."

"Besides, we weren't listening to that person back then..."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Li Yan took a step forward.

In an instant, they arrived in front of the Flood Dragon Demon King.

Immediately, he threw a punch.

This punch was like a mountain collapsing.

Wherever the fist passed, the void distorted.

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