Journey to the West: Black Six Ears

Now let's talk about Lion Camel Ridge in the west.

The two Bodhisattvas descended from the sky and landed above Lion Camel Ridge.

"Manjushri Bodhisattva, this place is called Lion Camel Kingdom. Hundreds of years ago, it was a Taoist kingdom of faith and vows. Why is it empty now?"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva descended from the cloud and looked at the Lion Camel Kingdom below, his face full of doubt.

Although not the kind of Bodhisattva who wields martial prowess, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva could still perceive the astonishingly malevolent aura permeating the air above the Lion Camel Kingdom beneath his feet.

"It seems like there's a big problem here."

Manjushri Bodhisattva's expression also changed.

For them, it doesn't matter whether the country they live in is a Taoist or Buddhist faith.

This time, they descended to the mortal realm only to retrieve their "pets".

"This place has nothing to do with me, Bodhisattva, would you like to go and take a look?"

Manjushri Bodhisattva smiled and asked Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also sat upright on a cloud, chanting compassion, with a slight smile on his face:

"The Buddha said, 'Our mission is to capture the blue lion and the white elephant. How can we linger here?'"

Manjushri Bodhisattva nodded and agreed.

The two passed through the devastated Lion Camel Kingdom and landed at Lion Camel Ridge.

The two bodhisattvas rode a blue-haired lion monster and a yellow-tusked old elephant.

The two monsters descended to the mortal realm a thousand years ago, landing precisely at Lion Camel Ridge.

The two bodhisattvas were confident that dealing with these two monsters would be a piece of cake.

After all, the Green Lion and White Elephant, like Sun Wukong and Sun Qiong, were equipped with magical treasures specifically designed to subdue them.

If those two Bodhisattvas had descended to the mortal realm earlier, Lion Camel Ridge wouldn't be so desolate.

"Bodhisattva, shall we go first or shall we go first?"

The two bodhisattvas quickly hovered above the Lion Camel Cave. According to their search, the two monsters were inside the cave.

Manjushri Bodhisattva asked Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

The two men treated the capture of the two monsters as a game.

It was just a matter of reciting a spell, which was extremely simple for the two of them.

"In that case, Bodhisattva, please go first."

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva chuckled.

These two were quite polite.

Manjushri Bodhisattva nodded, stepped forward, and touched his throat with his fingertip. The next moment, a deafening sound reverberated throughout the entire Lion Camel Ridge.

"You beast, get out here and pay your respects at once!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a series of cracking sounds came from Lion Camel Cave.

Clearly, the blue-haired lion monster recognized Manjushri Bodhisattva's voice and knew that he had come to capture it.

However, things have come to this point, and it's impossible not to come out.

Manjushri Bodhisattva is a master of using magic weapons. If he were to unleash his magic weapons, the Lion Camel Cave might not be able to protect the two monsters.

Soon, a click came from the entrance to the Lion Camel Cave.

The cave entrance swung open, and out emerged a demon with chisel-like teeth, a round, square head, a roar like thunder, eyes like lightning, a nose pointing to the sky, and fiery red eyebrows.

However, the demon walked out with a look of fear on its face.

"master."

The demon fell to the ground, trembling.

Seeing this, Manjushri Bodhisattva was pleased, but did not reply. Instead, he turned to look at Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva understood, and with a smile on his face, flew forward and called out towards the Lion Camel Cave:

"That elephant, why doesn't it come out and convert? What are you waiting for?"

Before the words were finished, a demon with phoenix eyes and golden pupils, yellow teeth and thick legs, a long nose and silver hair rolled out of the Lion Camel Cave. It looked like a tail but had a round forehead and furrowed brows. Its body was burly and its voice was as soft as a graceful beauty. Its jade face was like that of a bull-headed demon.

The demon collapsed to the ground, unable to hold his spear, and could only kowtow, saying:

"Master, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Seeing the two demons' appearance, the two Bodhisattvas simply laughed.

No matter how powerful these two demons are in the human world, when they are placed in front of them, they still dare not say a word.

The task arranged by the World Honored One is now half complete. As for the other inner demon, although it is a bit troublesome, they have many magical treasures and dealing with a monkey is no problem.

This mission was far too easy.

"Manjushri Bodhisattva, regarding that monkey matter, should you handle it or should I?"

Having achieved a resounding victory, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also intended to seize the opportunity to defeat the monkey in one fell swoop.

Manjushri Bodhisattva also held the same thought:

"That's feasible, but we only know that the pilgrimage team is in Baoxiang Kingdom, but we don't know exactly where."

"Don't worry, I have a plan."

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva smiled mysteriously. The magical treasures in their hands each had their own special features, so finding a monkey was naturally a piece of cake.

However, for now, both of them have turned their attention downwards.

The two Bodhisattvas said in unison:

"You wretched creature, quickly return to your original form and come with me to the Kingdom of Treasure Elephant!"

The blue lion and white elephant knelt on the ground, trembling.

Even so, they still did not obey the Bodhisattva's command to return to their original state.

Instead, he raised his head and addressed the two Bodhisattvas in the sky:

"Sir, could you please spare our lives?"

Having lived as mountain bandits in the mortal realm for thousands of years, indulging in all sorts of pleasures, they had long been accustomed to this kind of life.

Now that the two Bodhisattvas have arrived, if they are captured and taken back, they will once again live the life of being a mount.

Those days are simply unbearable for them now.

"You wicked creatures! Wishful thinking! You two demons have committed such crimes on earth. If you honestly come with us to atone for your sins, you might still have a chance to live!"

Manjushri Bodhisattva roared angrily, his face filled with resentment.

These two demons actually dared to slap them in the face at a time like this; they're practically courting death!

The two Bodhisattvas were not known for their good temper to begin with, and now, in a fit of rage, they were about to unleash their magical weapons to deal with the two demons.

They didn't have a golden headband, a powerful item that could even trap the soul, but they did have magic weapons to subdue their mounts.

Upon seeing the two Bodhisattvas make such a move, the two demons immediately showed expressions of fear.

Even after thousands of years, the unforgettable pain still lingers in their minds.

So, faced with the two bodhisattvas making a move, they gritted their teeth and said to the sky:

"Sir, since that's the case, we have no choice but to resist."

Revolt?

The two bodhisattvas looked at each other, almost wanting to laugh.

You two little mounts, how dare you talk about resisting?

"I'd like to see what kind of resistance you can mount."

The two Bodhisattvas stared down and withdrew their hands.

Magic power gathers at your fingertips.

At that very moment, a sharp whistle pierced the sky.

The next instant, a golden-winged kun-headed demon with starry eyes and leopard-like features emerged before the two Bodhisattvas. It soared north and south, strong and brave. Its transformations and flight were terrifying, even to the point of making dragons tremble. With wings spread like the wind, all birds hid; with sharp claws extended, all birds lost their courage.

The demon wielded a halberd with both hands and struck at the Bodhisattva's head.

Before Manjushri Bodhisattva could react, he was struck down by a pole, and with a crack, he fell from the sky.

"what!"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva was greatly alarmed and immediately took out his vajra and smashed it at the golden-winged roc in front of him.

This thing may look like just a vajra, but it is actually a treasured artifact that Samantabhadra Bodhisattva keeps hidden away.

If this thing were to hit the Golden-Winged Roc directly, he would be completely unable to withstand it.

Unfortunately, the Golden-Winged Roc was no small monster either. With a flick of its wings, its body transformed into lightning and vanished before their eyes.

The vajra struck empty air.

However, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva had already reacted, so he acted quickly and was ready to defend himself almost instantly.

He knew very well that he wasn't a fighter, so he would prepare some defensive magical items in advance.

Now that the magic weapon has been activated, a barrier appears beside him.

Before he could even catch his breath, he suddenly heard a series of screams.

"Aaaaaah!"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva quickly looked over.

Then they saw Manjushri Bodhisattva, who had just been knocked down by the Golden-Winged Roc, lying on the ground, his body being torn apart by the Green Lion and White Elephant.

The blue lion and white elephant, while recounting the Buddha-like forms of Manjushri Bodhisattva and devouring him, glanced at Samantabhadra Bodhisattva:

"So you can control me! So you can control me!"

Their eyes were filled with murderous intent; the two Bodhisattvas had already been turned into food by them!

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva hesitated for a moment, then picked up the vajra and smashed it to the ground.

If this thing can help Manjushri Bodhisattva out of his predicament, they will still have a chance to capture the three demons.

But at that moment, the old elephant with yellow tusks on the ground raised its head and said loudly:

"The fatal weakness of that protective artifact lies beneath your feet!"

"How do you know!"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva was greatly surprised and was about to run away when he saw a painted halberd emerge from under his feet and pierce through his skull.