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

Chapter 269: Halloween Battle
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At this time, behind the Nine-Headed Qingjun and the Nine-Headed Jinni, Princess Halloween's attitude seemed a little subtle.

Princess Halloween wore pearls and jade on her head and had a cold face. No one knew whether she was pretending not to see the Bull Demon King or if she really didn't notice him. She didn't even lift her eyelids and still maintained that indifferent expression.

The Bull Demon King glanced at Princess Wansheng, sighed, and continued:
"I informed Brother Wansheng of her situation in Northern Juluzhou."

"But I didn't expect that Ao Lie, the Third Prince of the West Sea, also knew this news."

The Bull Demon King shook his head and said helplessly:

"The people from the West Sea came looking for her again, asking her to fulfill her marriage contract."

"Oh, this is what happened...she is mad at me."

"Brother, you don't have to blame yourself too much."

Xiao Chen, who was standing aside, patted Bull Demon King on the shoulder and comforted him:

"After all, this is Brother Wansheng's family affair. As elders, it is enough for us to give him some advice."

"As the saying goes, 'Even the demon emperor has trouble settling family affairs.'"

"It's difficult to handle these children's affairs."

To put it bluntly, Princess Halloween at this time is just a rebellious girl.

Who can control a girl in her rebellious period?
When girls grow up, they often turn a deaf ear to what their family says and treat it as bullshit.

Basically, everything is done the opposite of what you do.

Xiao Chen thought of the earnest advice given to him by the old Wansheng Dragon King: "Brother Jinjiao, if you see my daughter..."

He shook his head and thought to himself that it would be difficult to repay the favor done by the old Dragon King Wansheng.

Who can control such a rebellious girl?
Hearing this, Bull Demon King felt a little relieved. But then, he frowned again, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and said:

"It is said that Senior Ji Meng and Senior Jiuying are both hardliners among the Ten Great Demon Saints, and they have a close relationship."

"It's not surprising that their disciples know each other."

"But at this moment, what is my All Saints niece doing here?"

At this moment.

"boom!"

There was a loud thunder, like the collapse of heaven and earth, shaking the entire valley.

"Boom!"

The sky of Jiushou Mountain was torn apart by an invisible force, and thunderous roars echoed continuously among the mountains.

The sky covered with dark clouds seemed to be cut in half by a sharp sword at this moment.

A glaring crack was like a divine punishment, interweaving the oppressive dark clouds with the dazzling sunlight.

The sunlight shone through the long and violent crack, pouring onto the majestic body of the Lion King, covering him with a layer of silver armor.

At the same time, the Nine-headed Insect also spread out its strange and huge body in the sky.

The wings of the Nine-headed Insect were like a black sky curtain, blocking out the originally dim skylight and plunging the entire Nine Heads Mountain into darkness.

The nine heads were independent of each other, some had bared fangs and claws, revealing ferocious faces; some breathed like the wind, and their eighteen eyes flashed with cold light, staring coldly at the Lion King.

After a fight, the Lion King and the Nine-Headed Insect moved away from each other and stood facing each other, ready to fight again.

"Nine-headed ghost carriage, don't waste your time and energy here."

"As the bet proves, we can decide the ownership of this place in one battle."

Jiushou Qingjun's cold voice floated over, carrying with it unquestionable majesty.

The Nine-Headed Insect was obedient in the face of the Nine-Headed Green Jun. He withdrew his crescent shovel and sneered:

"Little Lion Camel, you and I will fight again later."

"The bet is clearly written in black and white. If you lose later, don't deny your debt."

Upon hearing this, the Lion King sneered and responded tit for tat:

"Gui Yu grandson, do you think everyone is like you, with nine heads and nine equally thick skins, and you can be shameless?"

Both sides knew that it was useless to fight at this moment, and it would only waste time and energy. So, after each of them made a harsh remark, they returned to their respective formations.

The Lion King, along with his general "General Yatun", strode forward to determine the specific contents of the bet.

Xiao Chen stood leisurely aside, thinking about how to develop his power in Northern Juluzhou.

He was very clear about the role he played in this fight. He, the King of Golden Horn, was just here to help and was considered as the Lion King's thug.

He doesn't need to care about those tedious details, that's not what he should care about.

Everything has its priorities.

As the host and initiator of this matter, the Lion King was also fighting for his own territory.

In this matter, the Lion King is the main one, and the Golden Horned King is the secondary one.

These details should naturally be arranged by the Lion King himself, and he should be the one to take charge of everything.

Similarly, the results of success or failure will be borne by the Lion King himself.

It would be inappropriate for him, the King of Golden Horn, to usurp the throne and take over other people's business.

This is the most basic social etiquette that we must understand.

Just like the previous incident of "intercepting and killing Vimala Bodhisattva" in the Liusha River, it was him, the King of Golden Horns, who initiated it, so the Bull Demon King, the Ape King, the Hundred-Eyed Demon King and other demons all obeyed his orders.

All matters including the ambush location, weapons, and distribution of spoils were arranged by King Golden Horn.

Similarly, in the matter of "rescuing Wuzhiqi", since it was initiated by Ao Jun and the Monkey King, it was naturally up to them to arrange everything.

In front of the Lion King.

The nine-headed golden rainbow slowly approached with an indescribable charm, and every step seemed to silently speak of temptation.

She twisted her snake-like waist, and the golden dress swayed gently with her steps, just like a golden lotus swaying in the wind, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Lion King, this is our bet, please witness it." The voice of the Nine-Headed Golden Ni was soft and seductive.

As he spoke, Jiushou Jinni slowly took out a roll of exquisite paper from his chest. The paper recorded the contents of the bet between them, and every word was clearly legible.

Nine-headed Jin Ni handed it to the Lion King, placed it on the tip of the Lion King's nose, and smiled softly as he demonstrated:
"Lion King, I have been keeping it close to my heart for the past few years and I value it very much."

"If you don't believe me, why don't you smell it?"

There was a hint of teasing in Jiushou Jinni's tone, and the document seemed to still have a faint scent of her body.

The Lion King's face turned red at this sudden teasing.

He coughed awkwardly, quickly took the document, glanced through it quickly, and after confirming that it was correct, he nodded and said, "Yes, no problem."

Seeing this, Jiushou Jinni raised a subtle smile and said:
"Lion King, I have also heard of your reputation and know that you are also a talented demon."

"As the saying goes, first come, first served."

"This time, you occupied the mountain first, and we came later and took your mountain. It was indeed our fault first."

"Here, I'd like to apologize to you first."

As he spoke, the nine-headed Jin Ni bowed slightly and saluted with an elegant and sincere gesture, as if he was truly apologizing for his previous act of seizing the mountain.

However, after the ceremony, Jiushou Jinni's eyes suddenly became sharp, as if her previous gentleness and sincerity were just a disguise.

"but……"

Jiushou Jinni changed the subject, and her tone revealed an unquestionable determination as she spoke:

"Lion King, in this demon world, the strong prey on the weak, and this is an eternal truth."

"You and I are both great demons in the Taiyi realm. We have climbed up all the way. There is no need to explain the reason."

Upon hearing this, the Lion King frowned slightly, but then relaxed his brows and laughed loudly:
"Hahaha, Nine-headed Jin Ni, you don't have to act like this."

"If I, the Lion King, lose this fight, then I lose. I will accept the defeat."

"It is written in black and white that this mountain is yours."

"I won't bother you again."

The voice of the Lion King was bold and unrestrained, revealing the domineering aura of a powerful demon.

Hearing this, Nine-Headed Jin Ni clapped his hands and exclaimed: "Well, the Lion King is indeed a good man of my demon clan."

Then, the Nine-Headed Golden Rainbow chuckled and said:

"Lion King, the order of this round-robin battle..."

……

Xiao Chen glanced at the Lion King who was chatting happily with the Nine-Headed Golden Rainbow, and said with a little surprise:

"Why are we still talking about this?"

He thought that both sides would quickly enter into a combat state, but he did not expect that the Lion King was chatting enthusiastically with the Nine-Headed Golden Ni.

At this time, the Monkey King, the Great Sage next to him, shook his head, with a look that seemed to be a smile but not a smile in his eyes.

Xiao Chen knew his abilities and asked curiously, "Third brother, what's wrong?"

The monkey king chuckled and explained, "Our second brother always responds to soft words rather than hard ones."

"I'm afraid that this time I'll be controlled by that little snake demon girl."

The Monkey King laughed. "This..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly.

He also knew the character of the Lion King very well. He was a tough guy, but once the other party used a soft knife, it would be difficult for the Lion King to resist.

However, King Golden Horn had just arrived and had no deep hatred with the other side.

This matter mainly depends on the attitude of the Lion King.

After all, the territory they were robbing belonged to the Lion King, and he, the King of Golden Horn, was only here to lend a hand. It would be a waste of time to worry too much.

Another moment passed.

The Lion King came back in high spirits, with a satisfied smile on his face, and was obviously satisfied with what they talked about.

"Second brother, how was your chat?" the Monkey King asked with a smile.

"Well, it's settled."

The Lion King nodded and began to explain:

"It was said at the beginning that it was four against four."

"The four of us brothers are against the ghost carriage boy, the nine-headed golden rainbow, the nine-headed green bamboo and the flying lion."

"However, it's hard to tell who will win when it's four against four."

"Let's change it to five on five."

"Best of five games."

The Lion King explained.

"Ah."

Xiao Chen nodded when he heard this. There was actually no problem with this.

In a four-on-four situation, it is indeed easy to have two wins and two losses. It is embarrassing that you can't tell the winner.

"We'll add a general to our side."

The Lion King patted General Yatun's shoulder and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, General Yatun immediately patted his chest and promised, "Hahaha, my king, I will definitely win the first victory for you and take back our mountain."

As the vanguard general under the command of the Lion King, Dangze was duty-bound to charge into battle for the king.

Will they send out people first, or will we send out people first? "

The Bull Demon King asked in a rough voice, obviously quite concerned about this issue.

"First move..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen also turned his gaze to the Lion King.

The round-robin battle is a process of both courage and intelligence, which not only tests courage but also wisdom.

The choice of first move is undoubtedly a crucial link.

Although taking the initiative can gain the upper hand, it also makes you an easy target for the other party.

This... is just like playing League of Legends in the previous life. The lineup that takes the initiative is often not at an advantage and requires more cautious and clever responses.

"I have already drawn the lots. They will go first in the first two rounds, and we will go first in the last two rounds."

"Then there will be a decisive battle."

The Lion King said with a smile.

After hearing this, Xiao Chen didn't take it too seriously. This rule sounded fine, fair and just, and everyone just had to rely on their own abilities.

The battlefield agreed upon by both parties is located at the towering main peak - "Lion's Roar Peak", but it has now been renamed "Nine Heads Peak" by the Nine-Headed Insect.

Jiushou Peak, as the main peak of the 800-li Jiushou Mountain Range, is thousands of feet high, with wide mountains and extraordinary magnificence.

It stands alone like a sharp sword between heaven and earth, piercing the sky, which is daunting.

The solitary peak stands tall, like a sharp sword between heaven and earth, piercing the sky.

The mountain wind whistles and the pine waves roar, as if cheering for the upcoming battle.

Above the peak, the rolling sea of ​​clouds adds a bit of mystery and grandeur.

On top of this peak, there is a flat land of ten thousand feet in radius. It is the training ground that the Lion King had painstakingly built before, but now it has become the battlefield for the decisive battle between the two sides.

The Lion King and the Nine-Headed Insect each led their demon soldiers and generals and arrived at the top of the Nine-Headed Peak in a mighty manner.

The Lion King occupied the east, the Nine-Headed Insect occupied the west, and both sides deployed their battle formations and took their positions.

"The world is turned upside down, only the Lion King reigns supreme!"

The little demons under the Lion King beat drums and shouted, the sound was deafening. They shouted at the top of their lungs, using all their strength to praise the Lion King's reputation.

"When the lion king roars, the mountains and rivers tremble, the sun and the moon lose their luster, and the king's power shakes the nine heavens!" The shouts of the little demons rose one after another, as if to shake the entire world.

"The king will win. Cut off the bird's head and make bird soup!"

Some naughty little demons even made up rhymes, which caused the surrounding little demons to laugh, but more of them were fanatical about their desire for victory.

"We will follow you till death, and together we will create hegemony in the demon world!"

The big monsters haven't started fighting yet, but the atmosphere among the small monsters has already been heated up. They are clamoring and rubbing their hands, wishing they could join the battle themselves.

……

The little demons on the Nine-Headed Insect's side were not to be outdone. They also shouted loudly to cheer for their king:
"The King of Ghosts has arrived, and all the demons are roaring!"

"King Guiyu is invincible in the Northern Continent of Julu, sweeping across the vast land!"

"My King Guiyu can become the Demon Emperor!"

……

Fighting among demon kings for supremacy has always been a major event in the demon world.

The demon world admires the strong, and believes in: "The strong are respected, and heroes only dare to compete for the first place!"

The shouts of the little demons were as surging as the tide, filled with infinite respect for their king and a fanatical desire for victory in the battle.

This atmosphere... is just right, and it makes Xiao Chen's blood boil.

After all, he, the King of the Golden Horn, is still an unknown figure in Uttarakuru.

This battle was not only to help, but also to gain fame and recruit talented people.

……

The nine-headed Jin Ni glanced at the Bull Demon King, waved his hand to set up a soundproof barrier, and whispered a few words to Princess Halloween.

Afterwards, Princess Halloween, holding a single-crescent halberd, walked onto the battlefield in a heroic manner.

Obviously, the first person to appear on the opposing team was Princess Halloween.

Xiao Chen glanced at Princess Wansheng. Princess Wansheng was currently at the middle stage of the Golden Immortal realm, not that strong. If he, King Jinjiao, were to come on the field, he would kill her in one move.

But...

Xiao Chen glanced at the Bull Demon King.

The Bull Demon King looked ugly.

At the west peak of Jiushou Peak, Jiushou Qingjun glanced at her sister Jiushou Jinni and said softly:

"Sister, why do you have to do this?"

"No matter who is on the other side, you and I can suppress them by ourselves."

"In this way, it is actually inferior."

Upon hearing this, Jiushou Jinni smiled and said calmly:
"Sister, this is for our father's benefit."

"We fought against the Bull Demon King last time, and we know he is not easy to deal with."

"Why not try this plan?"

"If we can use Ao Yao to bring down the Bull Demon King, it will be a good thing for us to have one less strong enemy."

Upon hearing this, Jiushou Qingjun did not quite agree with Jiushou Jinni's plan.

She glanced at the Bull Demon King, Lion King, Monkey King, and Golden Horned King, and said:
"These four monsters are all foreign monsters, and they don't have deep roots in Northern Juluzhou."

"If we can turn enemies into friends, we can get them to join us."

"In the future, we will also be able to gain some advantages in 'that matter'."

The Nine-headed Insect heard this and said dissatisfiedly:

"Cousin Qingjun, the grudge between me and that little lion camel is deep, and the feud has already been formed."

"If he's there, I'm gone. If I'm there, he's gone."

Upon hearing this, Nine-Headed Qingjun's cold gaze moved between the Nine-Headed Insect and the Lion King, and finally fell on the Monkey King and the Golden Horned King.

"We already know the abilities of the Bull Demon King and the Lion King."

"Let's see what the others are capable of first."

Jiushou Qingjun said lightly.

(End of this chapter)