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

Chapter 263: Lu Ya Throws a Stone to Ask for Directions
"During the Ullambana Festival, Huang Mei and Jin Chanzi debated Buddhism."

"Huang Mei believes that human nature is evil, as stubborn as a rock, and that all living things in the world have been divided into different classes since their birth."

“Those lives at the bottom are not worth educating.”

"People in this world must be divided into different classes. Mortals should kowtow and burn incense to pray for blessings in the next life, but all living things do not need to be saved because this is the fate they deserve... It should be this way..."

"And Jin Chanzi, all living beings have wisdom, whether they are ordinary people or the lofty Buddha, they are essentially the same."

“All good intentions, like seeds, need to be carefully guided before they can blossom and bear fruit.”

"If you use good to inspire, good results will be achieved; if you use evil to inspire, bad results will be achieved... And the Dharma is to use good causes to achieve good results, to persuade people to be good, and to save all living beings, regardless of their status."

“Although the good thoughts of one person are as weak as a firefly, when the good thoughts of ten thousand people gather together, they will be as bright as the bright moon; and when the good thoughts of tens of millions of people shine at the same time, the light will be like the sun in the sky, enough to wash away all the evils in the world and make the world clear again…”

"The two of them argued endlessly. In the end, Huang Mei got so excited that he even said: Why believe in that bullshit Tathagata? You are not as good as me..."

"Once these words came out, everyone was shocked."

"When Maitreya Buddha heard Huang Mei's words, he immediately became furious and expelled Huang Mei from his sect, banishing him to the mortal world to gain experience..."

"And the Tathagata Buddha punished Jin Chanzi by sending him down the mountain to gain experience, on the pretext that he had caused trouble because of his verbal disputes..."

Xiao Chen recalled the information he had obtained and shared it with He Sanniang with a smile.

The Ullambana Festival is a very important festival in Buddhism. Every time it is held, it is a major event in Buddhism.

There are many people participating in the Ullambana Festival, and all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Vajras, Arhats, Jietis, monks, nuns, etc. of Lingshan are basically gathered together.

Moreover, the influence of the Ullambana Festival is not limited to Buddhism.

Even some Taoist figures, such as Zhen Yuanzi, would go to watch the ceremony.

With so many eyes staring and so many mouths talking, it's impossible to stop the gossip.

Those who understand this will understand.

Anyway, the situation in Xiniu Hezhou is indeed a bit chaotic now, with undercurrents surging and forces from all sides ready to make moves. It is really not a good place to be.

"Speaking of which, it may be inextricably linked to the sectarian disputes after the Conferred God War."

"After the Conferred Gods War, Jiejiao had already fallen apart, and its disciples went their separate ways."

"The Tathagata Buddha was originally a disciple of the Jiejiao sect, Duobao Daoist, but later joined the Western religion and eventually became the Buddha."

"Maitreya Buddha was originally the core disciple of the two saints of the West. According to the original trajectory, he should have inherited the position of the leader."

"As a result, when Tathagata Buddha came, Maitreya Buddha had to take a back seat and became the 'Buddha of the Future'."

"So it is reasonable that these two have always been at odds with each other."

"There are even times when Tathagata Buddha gives in to Maitreya Buddha."

"I'm afraid only they themselves know the reason behind this."

Hearing this, He Sanniang burst into laughter and said softly.

She had stayed in Lingshan for a period of time and had some understanding of the Buddhist affairs in Lingshan.

Seeing that Xiao Chen was interested in the internal affairs of Buddhism, He Sanniang continued to explain:

"But after all, Tathagata Buddha was originally a disciple of Jiejiao. Although he later joined the Western Religion, he still inherited some of Jiejiao's style of 'teaching without distinction'."

"Just like us, scorpions, white-haired mice, yellow-haired martens, golden cicadas... spirits, we can also listen to the sutras at Lingshan."

"The Buddha did not specifically drive us away because of our origins."

"I see."

Xiao Chen nodded, and he seemed to understand something.

Although he had heard about some disputes within Buddhism before, he was not clear about the specific details.

Now, after listening to He Sanniang's explanation, he finally understood the reason.

In fact, it is not Maitreya Buddha's fault. He is the direct disciple of the two Western saints. According to seniority and qualifications, he should sit in the position of the leader of the Western world.

As it should be.

But, suddenly a Tathagata Buddha descended from the sky...

This matter...is not pleasant for anyone.

After all, who would want their seat to be taken by someone who suddenly appears?

"The yellow-browed boy, the human bag, the golden cymbal..."

Xiao Chen whispered these names in his heart, with a hint of desire in his eyes.

After he learned that the Yellow-browed Boy was banished to the mortal world for training, he had some ideas and even tried to inquire about the Yellow-browed Boy's movements, hoping to give him the breeding bag and the golden cymbal.

The human bag is very powerful. Anyone who falls into the bag will have their bones and muscles weakened, their skin wrinkled, and they will lose the ability to resist.

Golden Cymbal: When fighting with an enemy, release this treasure and the golden cymbal will cover the enemy, which will turn into pus and blood after three days and nights.

They are all extremely powerful magic weapons.

However, he did not find out where the Yellow-browed Boy had gone.

Secondly, this is not the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, and the Yellow-browed Boy does not have to deal with the Buddhist scriptures team and the gods and Buddhas in the sky to flex his muscles.

If the Yellow-browed Boy had just come down to earth to gain experience, he might not have been able to obtain the human race bag and golden cymbal from Maitreya Buddha.

This matter can only be left aside for the time being.

"Yes, there is also the disciple of the ancient Buddha Dipankara, the old monk Baixiong, who is also the old lover of Vimala."

"King Yuxian managed to report the matter of Pleiades collecting incense to the Heavenly Palace."

"I didn't find out how the Heavenly Court handled it."

"Anyway, this old monk Bai Xiong is no longer collecting incense offerings."

"I think there must be some punishment from Heaven."

"This Pleiades Chicken relies on the little incense offered by the Jade Emperor Temple. If it wants to be resurrected, it will take at least a thousand years. It is not a big deal."

"However, the original form of this old monk Bai Xiong is Dapeng, and it seems that he has some relationship with the Garuda tribe of the Eight Immortals of Lingshan."

"This old monk is leading a group of Garudas and is currently exterminating demons in Xiniuhezhou."

"Right now, this Xiniu Hezhou is not a good place."

Xiao Chen introduced the current environment of Xiniu Hezhou.

In short, the Three Buddhas of Lingshan, Dipankara Buddha, Tathagata Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, and their core disciples Baixiong Zunzhe, Jin Chanzi and Huangmei Tongzi, all took actions in Xiniu Hezhou.

The current Xiniu Hezhou is a muddy place with too many disputes and chaos, making it a difficult place to stay.

"Ah."

He Sanniang nodded, and understood the current complex environment of Xiniu Hezhou.

"So, Sanniang, don't go back to Dudi Mountain for now, and stay in Kanyuan Mountain for the time being."

Xiao Chen embraced He Sanniang and persuaded her:
"As for the master, there is no need to rush to Lingshan to listen to the scriptures for the time being."

"You are an outsider there after all. How can you compare with the core disciples of Buddhism?"

"The current Lingshan Buddhist sect is in turmoil and the situation is complicated. It is really not a suitable place for cultivation."

"I have a brother named Lion King. I once made an appointment with him to go to Northern Juluzhou to help him."

"There are many powerful ancient demons in Northern Juluzhou. I will go and look for them. If I can obtain their inheritance, it will not be inferior to Lingshan."

"Thank you, my dear."

He Sanniang's eyes were slightly moist and she said with emotion.

She just retreated peacefully, and when she came out, she saw all good news.

No matter what the problem was, her husband had already solved it all and arranged everything clearly for her.

"Sanniang, how can we talk about gratitude?"

Xiao Chen said pretending to be angry.

"Mr. Lang..."

He Sanniang's long hair was scattered messily in Xiao Chen's arms. She had a rosy face and lips as red as blood, and she called Xiao Chen's name softly.

He Sanniang's face became more beautiful and charming after being moved, and her eyes and eyebrows were full of charm.

After all, the Scorpion Demon is an eternal poisonous scorpion and the incarnation of the "Devil of Wind and Moon". His fighting power is naturally extremely strong and should not be underestimated.

But even if it is hard steel, it can be turned into something as soft as silk.

At this moment, the Scorpion Spirit once again turned into a pool of spring water in Xiao Chen's arms, gentle and lingering.

I feel the beautiful lady in my arms become so gentle.

"Hey……"

Xiao Chen sighed softly and straightened his back again.

He knew that although toads looked inconspicuous, they were beneficial insects that protected paddy fields.

What's more, this paddy field belongs to King Golden Horn, and he has to take care of it himself no matter how hard or tiring it is.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen replaced the "three-pointed, two-edged knife" in his hand with a more gentle "Jade Rabbit Pestle".

The three-pointed, double-edged sword has too much killing power. For a female fairy like Baihua Fairy who may return to heaven at any time, perhaps there is no need to be too merciful to her.

He, the King of Golden Horn, can use his sword to his heart's content, chopping, stirring, rushing, stabbing, teasing, tapping, and plucking...all kinds of moves can be performed smoothly.

But the Scorpion Spirit was different. She was his wife, so he naturally had to be more cautious.

In the process of Toad protecting the paddy fields, he Toad pays more attention to sustainable farming.

A few days later.

Xiao Chen brought He Sanniang and finally walked out of the secret room.

It’s strange to say, King Golden Horn and the Scorpion Demon have been married for so many years, but they still have no children.

“It’s probably not my problem.”

Xiao Chen pondered to himself.

You know, the fertility of the toad clan has always been strong.

This toad throws out seeds and gives birth to many offspring. It has always been a symbol of fertility and good fortune.

Therefore, the fertility problem is most likely not on the side of King Golden Horn.

"Then the problem lies in ..."

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but glance at He Sanniang.

He Sanniang noticed Xiao Chen's gaze and asked curiously:
"Lang Jun, what's wrong?"

"nothing."

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, and then teased: "I just feel that you are more plump, Sanniang."

He Sanniang's true form is the Eternal Poison Scorpion. This kind of ancient alien insect is too powerful and usually has poor reproductive ability.

In addition, in the mythological world, the higher the cultivation level of most creatures, the more difficult it is for them to reproduce.

Of course, there are some exceptions.

He Sanniang's cultivation level is now quite high. With these two factors combined, it is indeed not easy for them to have children.

It is normal that it is not easy to give birth to a "toad scorpion".

He, the King of the Golden Horn, still needs to sow more seeds. As long as he is willing to work hard, there will surely be a day when his seeds will bear fruit.

When He Sanniang heard this, a hint of anger flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she gave Xiao Chen a light look.

...During the period when He Sanniang was in seclusion, Xiao Chen had already put the little demon from Dudi Mountain into the "small world in the belly".

Therefore, he and He Sanniang did not need to make a special trip to Xiniu Hezhou. He only needed to release the little monsters from the world in his belly.

Among the demon generals of Dudi Mountain, the leader is a white fox demon named "Mengli". Although her cultivation is slightly inferior to Tiegu, she has also reached the realm of the middle stage of True Immortal.

The number of demon soldiers in Dudi Mountain has always been small, only a few thousand.

After the demon soldiers from Kanyuan Mountain and Dudi Mountain merged, Xiao Chen had 30,000 demon soldiers under his command, and when they gathered together they formed a massive mass.

It looks very impressive.

"These 30,000 demon soldiers must be used well."

Looking at the densely packed 30,000 demon soldiers, Xiao Chen fell into deep thought.

Thirty thousand demon soldiers is actually a lot.

After all, the largest monster gang in Xiniu Hezhou, Lion Camel Ridge, only has 47,000 to 48,000 monster soldiers.

Of course, quality of soldiers is more important than quantity.

Quantity does not represent combat effectiveness.

The tens of thousands of demon soldiers in Lion Camel Ridge were all cannon fodder with weak fighting power. Sun Wukong, with just one monkey and one stick, was able to defeat them all alone.

In the world of Journey to the West, the strongest demon soldiers are those under the command of the Yellow-browed Buddha.

Of course, it is also possible that they are the Buddha soldiers of Maitreya Buddha.

Although the number is not large, there are only about four or five thousand big and small goblins.

But the five thousand demon soldiers under the Yellow-browed Buddha are all very powerful and have amazing fighting capacity.

These demon soldiers can surround the twenty-eight constellations including Kang Jinlong, Kui Mulang, Jing Mu'an, Jiao Mujiao, the golden-headed Jie Di, the silver-headed Jie Di, the six jias, the six dings, the protector of the religion, the Monkey King, Zhu Bajie, Sha Seng... and all the gods in the center of Gai and kill them all.

This is enough to show how powerful the demon soldiers like the Yellow-browed Old Buddha are.

However, commanding troops and deploying battle formations was definitely not something that King Jinjiao was good at, and he had no experience at all.

In his previous life, he just participated in military training, marched in a square formation, touched a gun, and fired a few blank bullets.

Although the Demon King Jiao had trained his demon soldiers before, time was limited after all, and the combat effectiveness of the demon soldiers in Kanyuan Mountain still needed to be improved.

"It is easy to get thousands of soldiers, but it is difficult to get a good general." Xiao Chen knew this truth very well.

There are even fewer demon generals who can train soldiers, and they are a scarce resource.

There are many powerful ancient demons in Uttarakuru, and perhaps they can find the talented demons that King Golden Horn needs to train soldiers.

Once he finds the right talent, King Jinjiao will find a way to get him to the top of the mountain and let him sit on the throne!
……

In the demon world, beauties have always been born from snakes and scorpions.

A woman who is as vicious as a snake is the best of the best, often possessing peerless beauty and charming figure, exactly the kind of woman who is a “femme fatale”.

Among these many femme fatales, the Scorpion Spirit is the best among them. She is the whitest, tenderest and softest female fairy. She is the best among the best and is known as the "lustful evil".

Her skin was like the finest porcelain, so white and delicate that it seemed as if water would ooze out with the slightest touch, and as smooth as fat. Every touch seemed to carry magic that made people lose themselves in it.

The Scorpion Spirit's figure is even more graceful and unparalleled, voluptuous, curvy, and in great shape. Every movement she makes carries a natural temptation and charm. She seems to be born to confuse everyone and is a natural "devil of love and sex."

Her charm and seduction that penetrates deep into one's bones are like a glass of intoxicating liquor, which makes people unable to extricate themselves once they are addicted.

Compared with the Scorpion.

No matter how fragrant and pleasant the chrysanthemum tea of ​​the Fairy of Flowers is, it seems bland; no matter how delicious the pearls in the oysters are, they have lost their luster; no matter how delicate the swan meat is, it has become bland; no matter how perfect the matching of the toads is, they have lost their luster...

After He Sanniang came out of seclusion, Xiao Chen no longer drank "chrysanthemum tea", no longer "jade clams containing pearls", no longer ate "swan meat", and no longer "toads hugged each other"...

He, the King of Golden Horn, is obsessed with "toad playing with scorpions" every day. He plays with scorpions in various ways and never gets tired of it.

at the same time.

In the following years, Xiao Chen also took He Sanniang to familiarize herself with Silizhai's industry in Dongsheng Shenzhou.

As the saying goes: "Men are responsible for external affairs, while women are responsible for internal affairs."

In terms of relationship, He Sanniang is his wife, and in terms of strength, there is no need to say more about the Scorpion Demon's strength.

If he went to Uttarakuru, it would be most appropriate to leave He Sanniang in Kanyuan Mountain to take care of the family business.

Several years passed like this.

Kanyuan Mountain.

Inside the Golden Horn Cave.

The candlelight flickered slightly, casting delicate and unpredictable shadows that danced on the wall...

The dragon and phoenix paintings on the wall appear and disappear in the weak candlelight, just like a dream...

The atmosphere in the cave is subtle and complex.

When people move, their black hair dances lightly; when the curtains move, it seems as if the wind is caressing them; when the wind moves, it moves everything around, as if the entire space is whispering, telling of endless lingering love and reluctance.

However, after this tender and affectionate moment, Xiao Chen suddenly became cold and resolute.

He pushed He Sanniang away mercilessly, as if he wanted to completely cut off this tenderness and tenderness.

After the last round of tenderness, Xiao Chen ruthlessly pushed He Sanniang away.

He quickly stood up, his movements were sharp and decisive, he put on his pants, tied his belt, and then put on the golden robe that symbolized his identity and status.

Xiao Chen stood straight, his face full of indifference and determination, as if at this moment, he had completely regained his original form as the cold-blooded and ruthless King of the Golden Horn.

"Sanniang, I have to go."

Xiao Chen said firmly, without a trace of hesitation in his voice.

A real man's ambition should be as vast and boundless as the Yangtze River running eastwards to the sea. How can one miss this gentle land so much?
He is the King of the Golden Horn, and there are more important things waiting for him to accomplish. How can he sink here?
ridiculous.

"Mr. Lang..."

He Sanniang's voice was filled with endless sorrow and reluctance. She hugged Xiao Chen tightly, as if she wanted to freeze this moment forever.

Her pearly teeth gently bit her red lips, a thin layer of mist appeared in her eyes, tears flashed in her eyes, and she expressed her feelings reluctantly.

However, Xiao Chen just waved his hand gently and pushed He Sanniang away.

Xiao Chen's eyes were firm and resolute. He took a step forward, without looking back, and strode out of the Golden Horn Hall in a very cool manner.

His voice echoed in the empty hall:
"Sanniang, I will go to Northern Juluzhou first to find a good teacher for you."

There is a saying: "Brothers are like limbs, women are like clothes. If clothes are torn, they can be repaired, but if limbs are broken, how can they be repaired?"

The love between brothers is naturally more important than the love between children.

The time is almost up, and King Golden Horn is going to help his brothers, the Lion King.

I can't stay in this land of comfort any longer.

Uttarakuru is naturally located in the far north.

Outside the Golden Horn Cave.

Xiao Chen walked out of the Golden Horn Cave, supported his old waist which had been badly damaged in the past few years, kicked his legs hard, and with a dazzling golden light, he flew directly to the north.

……

In Xiniuhezhou, surrounded by mountains, stands a towering mountain.

The mountain is majestic and tall, with green pines and cypresses, green willows and red peaches complementing each other. Birds chat with each other in the mountains, cranes fly together, and the green water in the stream gurgles and is clear to the bottom, forming a very elegant picture.

This mountain is called "Futu Mountain" by people.

Somewhere in this mountain, there is a seemingly inconspicuous crow's nest hidden. It is located between the mountain walls and is hidden by dense branches and leaves. If you don't look carefully, it is almost impossible to find its existence.

However, this crow's nest may look ordinary, but it actually holds a lot of secrets.

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in the nest, and auspicious mist is lingering, making it seem like an independent little world.

In the crow's nest, there was a Zen master sitting upright. He was wearing a cassock and had a solemn appearance. He was resting with his eyes closed, and a faint glow emanated from his body.

This Zen master is none other than "Master Wuchao", who is also another identity of Lu Ya.

Lu Ya, at this moment, was sitting in the crow's nest with a leisurely and contented attitude.

Suddenly, Lu Ya flicked his fingers lightly.

Suddenly, endless sun fire burst out from the entire crow's nest, surging like a tide, instantly illuminating the entire crow's nest.

Even the sun in the distant sky seemed to feel the call of this power and responded to it from afar.

"Uttarakuru..."

Lu Ya whispered.

He sensed the direction of that ray of true sun fire, his eyes filled with deep meaning.

It can be said that the true sun fire possessed by the little golden-horned toad was given by Lu Ya.

This true sun fire originated from the Zhuo Gu Spring, and even more so from his ninth brother, with whom he shared the same origin.

Naturally, he could sense it.

The glory of the demon race was once led by the Golden Crow clan. However, the decline of the demon race was also closely related to the Golden Crow clan.

It can be said that: "Success is due to the Golden Crow, and failure is also due to the Golden Crow."

"Bai Ze, Ying Zhao, Jiu Ying..."

Lu Ya's thoughts drifted back to the past, the demon saints of the demon court - Bai Ze, Ying Zhao, Ji Meng, Shang Yang, Fei Lian, Jiu Ying, Gui Che, Qin Yuan...

And...the demon master Kunpeng.

All the past events flashed through Lu Ya's mind and finally turned into a long sigh.

The outbreak of the Lich War was triggered by the "Ten Days Across the Sky" incident involving the ten brothers.

The decline of the Demonic Heaven was like an irreversible tragedy, deeply engraved in Lu Ya's heart.

Bai Ze, Ying Zhao, Fei Lian and other demon saints were quite resentful about the Ten Suns incident that year. They believed that Lu Ya and other ten princes of the Golden Crow were unruly and violated the Heavenly Rules, and were the culprits.

And Kunpeng, the demon master, and Lu Ya's hearts have never been truly in sync.

He was suppressed by Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi and forced to join the demon clan's heaven. This humiliation and unwillingness made him... perhaps hostile to the Jinwu clan.

Lu Ya knew very well that he, the Prince of Jinwu, had no real sense of identity or belonging among the demon clan in Uttarakuru.

The demon clan has fallen apart, and it would undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties for him to recreate the former glory of the demon court.

"Forget it, the past cannot be changed."

Lu Ya sighed softly and collected his thoughts.

"Let's throw a stone to ask for directions and see what the old people in the Demon Court of Northern Juluzhou think of the Golden Crow Clan..."

Back then, Di Jun and Tai Yi did use some not-so-glorious means to gather all the monsters in the world.

The demon master Kunpeng was suppressed by Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi and forced to join the demon clan's heaven.

Shang Yang, Qin Yuan and other demon saints were also coerced and bribed by Donghuang Taiyi to join the demon clan's heaven.

Now, the Demon Court has long been destroyed, Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi are also gone, and the attitude of these demon saints towards the Golden Crow clan... has become unpredictable.

In Uttarakuru, Lu Ya has never been able to intervene.

This little toad with golden horns possesses the skills of "True Fire of the Sun" and "Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow". Although he is not the descendant of the Golden Crow, he can be considered a successor of the Golden Crow clan.

He wanted to test the waters by throwing a stone to see what the attitude of the demon clan in Uttarakuru was towards the Jinwu clan.

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