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

Chapter 380: Old Rivals' Old Grudges

however.

These fairies at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain seem to be as beautiful as flowers and are otherworldly.

However, they are not real immortals, but snake demons who rely on absorbing the yang energy of mortal men to improve their cultivation.

These women who are transformed from giant white pythons have breathtaking beauty, but they use this beauty as bait and blend quietly into the crowd in the posture of mortals.

They wander around villages and towns, using their charming smiles and graceful figures to attract men who are greedy for beauty. Men are often deceived by their appearance, but they don't know that they are stepping into the trap set by the snake demon.

Once men are bewitched by their beauty, they will fall into their trap and become victims of their practice.

Snakes are naturally lustful, and these snake monsters take this to the extreme.

These snake demons are extremely ferocious and cruel. In order to suck the yang energy from men, they do not hesitate to use all kinds of methods to "take yang and replenish yin".

Under their charm, the men gradually lost their reason and could only follow the charming figures instinctively.

Until exhausted.

Eventually, the elite died.

He was completely sucked dry and died in a very miserable way, turning into a pile of bones.

In the forest at the foot of Mount Qingcheng, there are many horror legends about the "big white snake at the foot of Mount Qingcheng".

The local residents are so terrified of snakes that they dare not go out easily when night falls, for fear of encountering these bloodthirsty yet extremely charming snake demons and losing control and becoming their next prey.

However, amidst this fear and danger, there are some young and middle-aged men who have a special liking for this snake monster.

They were mesmerized by the snake demon's beauty and were willing to take risks in pursuit of that momentary pleasure.

They say: "To die under the peony flowers is to be a romantic ghost."

In their opinion, being able to spend a night with such a beautiful snake demon is worth it, even at the cost of their lives.

These men were bewitched by the beauty of the snake demons and were willing to become their prey.

He is truly a "hero from the grassroots".

But their fate was doomed to be tragic, because once they fell into the snake demon's trap, there was no way back.

however.

Xiaotian Dog, the divine dog in heaven and the "Sun-Swallowing Lord" in the outside world, is undoubtedly a terrifying existence to the creatures on Mount Qingcheng.

In the eyes of Roaring Sky Dog, although these big white pythons are ferocious, they are nothing more than prey in his hunting game.

In addition to the white snake, there are a lot of game on Qingcheng Mountain, including sika deer, silly roe deer, big fat rabbits, etc.

Every time Xiaotian Dog comes to Qingcheng Mountain, he will kill without any scruples and enjoy the fun of hunting to his heart's content.

While running on the mountain forest path at Guanjiangkou, Xiaotian Dog was thinking about his hunting plan in his mind, with greedy saliva already forming at the corners of his mouth.

"I'm going to catch a few big fat rats first, and then put them on skewers and grill them..."

Xiaotian Dog muttered to himself, as if he had already smelled the aroma of the roasted rat, and could not help swallowing his saliva.

For Roaring Sky Dog, rat meat is also a rare delicacy. It sizzles when roasted and is full of fragrance.

Although it is said that "a dog catching a rat" is meddling in other people's business, Xiaotian Dog does not think so.

Although there is not much rat meat and it is not enough to fill the gaps between your teeth, it is still meat!

"I'll go catch a thousand-year-old white python and grill it for dinner..."

There was a gleam of excitement in Roaring Sky Dog's eyes. He seemed to have seen the sturdy thousand-year-old white python being bitten by him tightly, and after struggling in vain, it finally became a delicacy in his mouth.

The meat of the thousand-year-old white python must be extremely tender and delicious when roasted.

When Xiaotian Dog thought of this, his saliva was about to flow out.

"Then go catch two big fat rabbits... and grill them on skewers..."

Roaring Sky Dog quickly shuttled through the mountain forest path, stretched out its long tongue, licked its lips, and its eyes flashed with greed.

Rabbit meat is his favorite. The tender meat, coupled with special seasonings, is simply a delicacy when roasted.

As for the rabbit whip, although it was very smelly, Roaring Sky Dog felt that it had a unique flavor, which made him even more unable to stop.

Of course it can't be wasted.

He, Xiaotian Dog, hates wasting food the most!
He would often eat every bit of meat on the bones cleanly.

Roasted rabbit whip can also be a good dish to go with wine.

……

Just as Xiaotian Dog was immersed in his hunting plan and looking forward to the upcoming barbecue feast.

Sudden.

Roaring Sky Dog sniffed with his extremely sensitive nose, and seemed to catch a familiar and alert smell.

He stopped immediately, his brows furrowed, and his eyes instantly became alert and sharp.

"It smells like that monkey..."

Roaring Sky Dog murmured in his heart, his tone revealing an undisguised hostility:

"The Monkey King..."

"You came……"

This name was like a fuse, instantly igniting the anger in Xiaotian Dog's heart.

The Monkey King, his Sky-Roaring Dog hates him deeply!
The Monkey King, a name that he hated deeply. This extremely cunning monkey, who came and went like the wind, was difficult to capture and deal with.

Roaring Sky Dog wrinkled his nose. The smell that mixed cunning and wildness became stronger and stronger. He was sure that this was the smell of the Monkey King!
Recalling the previous battle with the Monkey King, a hint of fierceness flashed in Roaring Sky Dog's eyes.

He once bit the Monkey King's leg so hard that he almost crippled him.

But the Monkey King is no pushover either, he is cunning and quick to react.

The last time Roaring Sky Dog fought in the "Battle of Huaihe River" is still fresh in people’s memory.

The Monkey King hit his dog's head hard with a stick. The pain almost made him faint, and he even thought that this was the end of him.

If Yang Jian had not happened to borrow Yang Chan's "Baolian Lantern" and used it to heal him, I'm afraid he would have lost his Sky-Roaring Dog.

Xiaotian Dog has always kept this account in mind.

He, Roaring Sky Dog, and the Monkey King have a deep-seated grudge against each other.

"Bite him, bite him, bite him to death..."

Thinking of that cunning monkey, Xiaotian Dog's heart was filled with anger and desire for revenge. His teeth were itching and he wished he could rush up and bite him again.

but.

Now that Yang Jian is not around, Xiaotian Dog will not be so impulsive.

He knew very well that his strength was still far behind that of the Monkey King. If he acted rashly, he would only put himself in danger.

"Humph, while Yang Jian is away, I will just keep my tail between my legs and behave like a dog. When Yang Jian comes back, I will stick my tail up and behave like a dog again!"

Roaring Sky Dog muttered to himself that although he was brave, he was also cunning and knew how to judge the situation.

Since Yang Jian was not around, he could not defeat the Monkey King, so he just kept his tail between his legs.

But if Yang Jian was present, it would be a different story.

He dared to lift his tail, bare his teeth at the Monkey King, and even rushed up to provoke the Monkey King.

Without him.

"A dog takes advantage of the power of his master."

We are all old rivals.

Roaring Sky Dog and the Monkey King have fought many times. They are familiar with each other's moves and habits, just like the closest of "friends".

Xiaotian Dog still remembered that Yang Jian had once analyzed the Monkey King's background to him and told him that the Monkey King had the ability of "ventilation", which allowed him to travel thousands of miles in an instant and come and go without a trace, which was very troublesome.

"ventilation……"

Thinking of this, Xiaotian Dog became more cautious.

Roaring Sky Dog slowed down his pace and stepped lightly on the ground with the thick "pads" on his feet, for fear of making any sound and alarming the Monkey King.

Roaring Sky Dog tiptoed back towards the temple of Erlang Zhenjun.

……

Drain the estuary.

Inside the Erlang Zhenjun Temple, the lights were bright and there was constant laughter and joy.

Roaring Sky Dog tiptoed in, with caution and eagerness flashing in his eyes.

Yang Jian was sitting in the center of the temple, drinking and chatting with Nezha and the six brothers of Meishan in a harmonious atmosphere.

however.

The moment Yang Jian caught a glimpse of Roaring Sky Dog, he immediately realized something.

He and Roaring Sky Dog have been together for a long time, and an indescribable tacit understanding has long been formed between the man and the dog. They can understand each other with just a glance or a gesture.

When Yang Jian saw the look on Roaring Sky Dog's face, he knew something was going to happen.

He raised his eyebrows slightly and signaled Roaring Sky Dog to come over with his eyes.

At the same time, Yang Jian waved to Nezha and the six brothers of Meishan and said:

"Come and drink! Brother Nezha, Brother Kang, everyone, have fun!"

"Cheers! Brother Nezha!"

Kang Anyu raised the wine bowl and gestured to Nezha.

Nezha was very clever and raised his glass to join in the conversation:

"Brother Kang, come and drink!"

The atmosphere in the temple was still harmonious, but Yang Jian was secretly alert in his heart.

Yang Jian set up several soundproof barriers to ensure that their conversation would not be heard by outsiders. Upon seeing this, Xiaotian Dog immediately came close to Yang Jian's ear and whispered a few words, reporting all the abnormal situations he had encountered outside.

Although its voice was soft, every word was clearly heard by Yang Jian.

After listening to Xiaotian Dog's report, a hint of sharpness flashed in Yang Jian's eyes.

His eyes suddenly became deep and cold.

Yang Jian pondered for a moment, then bent down and grabbed a handful of soil from the ground, using his magical power of "turning soil into soldiers".

Yang Jian whispered in his heart:
"Change!"

In an instant, an identical "Yang Jian" and the "Six Brothers of Meishan" appeared in the temple of Erlang Zhenjun, and continued to drink with Nezha.

But the real Yang Jian has already stood up quietly.

Yang Jian patted Nezha on the shoulder and gestured:

"Brother Nezha, you drink first, I'll be back soon."

Hearing this, Nezha shook his head and said firmly:

"Brother, I'll go with you."

Yang Jian also saw this and shared the same temperament as Nezha, the god of death.

Nezha has a strong personality, and he loves to be lively and helpful.

Since Nezha ran into it, he would definitely come to watch the fun and help out!
then.

Yang Jian did not refuse, nodded, grabbed a handful of soil from the ground again, used the magical power of "grabbing soil to make soldiers", and whispered in his heart:
"Change!"

In an instant, an identical Nezha appeared in the temple of Erlang Zhenjun, standing side by side with the real Nezha, as if they were twin brothers, and even their expressions were lifelike.

Yang Jian and Nezha looked at each other, and everything was said without words.

They understand each other tacitly and can see through each other's intentions with just a look or a gesture.

This deep tacit understanding is the friendship between fellow disciples and also the friendship between comrades-in-arms.

Yang Jian and Nezha are brothers from the same school, and both are the third generation successors of the Yuxu school.

During the war years of the Conferred Gods War, they fought side by side against the powerful Shang army.

As the vanguard officer of the front, Nezha marched forward bravely, clearing paths through mountains and building bridges over rivers, and charging into battle without fear; while Yang Jian served as the grain supervisor, making plans and ensuring a continuous supply of food and fodder for the Western Zhou army, providing solid backing for the front line.

They moved one after the other, cooperating with each other.

On the battlefield of Conferred Gods, Yang Jian and Nezha were the best comrades-in-arms. They had fought side by side many times and cooperated well to fight against the powerful enemy of Shang Dynasty army. They had fought countless tough battles and achieved remarkable feats.

It can be said that the cooperation between Yang Jian and Nezha is definitely greater than one plus one.

Yang Jian and Nezha, their tacit understanding and trust were honed through countless times of fighting side by side

If the two brothers "Yang Jian and Nezha" were to fight against the two brothers "Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King", it would be hard to say who would win and who would lose.

After all, real combat is not simply one plus one or one-on-one. Cooperation with comrades is also very important.

Yang Jian and Nezha have perfect cooperation and extraordinary strength; Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King are also the best in the demon world, "one is fast and the other is strong", each with unique skills.

If the two sides really fight, it will be earth-shattering and the outcome will be unpredictable.

present.

Yang Jian's eyes focused, he chanted a spell, transformed himself, and used his "Seventy-two Transformations" skill that he was good at.

In an instant, Yang Jian's figure began to blur, as if distorted by an invisible force, and then turned into a nimble pangolin.

The pangolin's scales shimmered faintly, making it look even more mysterious under the light of the fire. Its limbs were strong and its tail swung gently, as if it was a creature born to belong to this land.

The pangolin dove into the soft soil, moving swiftly and quickly, and went deep into the ground.

The pangolin was deep underground, rapidly fleeing toward the outside of Guanjiangkou.

In the original plot, during the battle at the Flower-Fruit Mountain, Yang Jian and Sun Wukong had bet on the art of transformation. That contest was truly thrilling, with countless changes.

Yang Jian and Sun Wukong used their skills to transform into a sparrow, a sparrowhawk, a cormorant, a sea crane, a fish, an osprey, a water snake, a bustard, a land god, etc.

But Yang Jian's transformation skills are actually better than Sun Wukong's who was born with the ability to "transform".

It can be seen that Yang Jian's "Seventy-two Transformations" have reached perfection, and he is undoubtedly one of the most powerful people in the Three Realms in terms of transformation skills.

at the same time.

Nezha also did not hesitate. The two had cooperated many times, and Yang Jian moved.

Nezha was well aware of Yang Jian's action plan and had already made preparations.

Nezha slapped the "invisibility talisman" on his chest, and the talisman instantly turned into a stream of light and merged into his body.

This "invisibility talisman" was given to him by Taiyi Zhenren. He once fought against the East China Sea Dragon King "Ao Guang" outside the Nantian Gate.

There is this "invisibility talisman".

Nezha can see Ao Guang.

But Ao Guang could not detect Nezha's existence.

Under the effect of the "invisibility talisman", Nezha's figure gradually became transparent, and finally disappeared completely into the air, as if he had never existed.

However, his actions did not stop.

Nezha is proficient in all kinds of fire-related magic powers. With a kick of his feet, his body turned into a blazing flame. With the help of the "Fire Escape Technique", he instantly merged into the surrounding flames and became one with the flames, becoming indistinguishable.

In the firelight, a meteor-like figure flashed by, it was Nezha at an incredible speed.

Nezha was like a blazing electric snake, silently rushing towards Yang Jian.

With the help of the "invisibility talisman" and the "fire escape technique", Nezha moved back and forth in the flames silently, just like a ghost in the fire.

Yang Jian and Nezha, one in front and one behind, cooperated tacitly and headed towards the outside of Guanjiangkou together.

……

Outside Guanjiangkou, somewhere near Qingcheng Mountain, the mountains are lush and forested, shrouded in mist, and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful.

The Monkey King got some information about Yang Jian here. He had already made up his mind and was about to leave.

however.

Just as the Monkey King turned around and was about to leave, a sound of breaking through the air suddenly came, like thunder in the sky, breaking the momentary silence.

A silver bullet, carrying enormous force, streaked across the sky like lightning and shot towards the Monkey King.

The Monkey King reacted immediately. He was so fast that he flashed and avoided the deadly silver bullet as lightly as a ghost.

This attack was so thrilling!

The silver bullet flew past the Monkey King's ear, bringing up a gust of wind that made the hair on his temples flutter gently.

But before the Monkey King could recover, he saw flashes of silver light in the air, and nine bullets were fired in rapid succession, each one faster and more powerful than the last, as if they were trying to put him to death.

The nine silver bullets came with great force and speed, and in a flash they had flown in front of him, blocking all his escape routes and locking his position.

"Golden bow and silver bullet..."

The Monkey King's heart trembled. He recognized this familiar attack method:

"Yang Jian……"

Faced with this sudden attack.

The Monkey King had no way to escape at this time, but he did not panic. His years of combat experience allowed him to react quickly.

"Hehehe..."

"Is this the same method of attacking people from behind again?"

The Monkey King curled up his lips into a sneer and took out a wind-breaking iron rod from his ear. The iron rod seemed to be given life in his hand. As he swung it, it turned into an indestructible shield, blocking him firmly in front of him.

The Monkey King is agile and moves like the wind, quickly shuttling across the battlefield.

The iron rod in his hand was swung tightly, forming a solid line of defense that no attack could penetrate.

The nine silver bullets hit the iron rod one by one with fierce momentum.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The silver bullet collided with the iron rod, making a series of metallic clanging sounds, sparks flew, and lit up the entire night sky.

The scene was extremely thrilling and dazzling.

At this time.

There was a sudden change in the sky, with dark clouds and roaring thunder.

In the light of thunder.

A divine general dressed in a silver robe and silver armor, holding a three-pointed, double-edged sword, has broken through the air and revealed his figure.

He was majestic and imposing, every step he took was like thunder, and he exuded a majesty that should not be underestimated.

The person who came was none other than the Holy Lord Erlang, Yang Jian.

Although a person's face can change and his body shape can be hidden, his unique temperament, agile movements and fighting habits are engraved in his bones and cannot be concealed or erased.

As old rivals who have fought many times, Yang Jian and the Monkey King know each other well, and every subtle movement of each other cannot escape the other's eyes.

Yang Jian's gaze was as sharp as a torch, sweeping across the Monkey King and Xiao Chen who was standing beside him.

Yang Jian's eyes seemed to be able to penetrate all illusions and get to the essence, and he easily locked onto the Monkey King.

"The Monkey King..."

The familiar yet hostile smell made him instantly confirm the other party's identity.

Subsequently.

Yang Jian's gaze turned slightly, swept across the Monkey King's figure, and finally stopped on Xiao Chen.

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes, and he secretly speculated in his heart:

"Is this person an accomplice of the Monkey King?"

(End of this chapter)