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

Chapter 456: Raise an army to rebel against heaven and rebuild heaven!
The land of three islands.

Overseas sea area.

In response to the call of Emperor Donghua, many overseas immortals gathered from the eight wildernesses and six directions and the secret realms of the four seas.

Some of them were riding on colorful auspicious clouds, while others were controlling bizarre magical weapons. Their postures were graceful yet they carried a solemn and murderous aura. They lined up in an orderly manner behind Emperor Donghua, waiting for their turn.

What's more, the former remnants of Dong Wanggong, upon hearing the news, responded like a dead tree coming back to life after a long drought, and threw themselves into the torrent of rebellion without hesitation.

There was a fiery light flashing in their eyes, as if they wanted to vent all the resentment and unwillingness that had been suppressed for so long!

At one time, hundreds of thousands of immortal troops gathered here, with flags fluttering, covering the sky and the sun, like a sea of ​​red clouds, illuminating the overseas sea area red.

The fierce murderous aura was like surging waves, one wave higher than the other, layer upon layer, as if it could swallow up the heaven and earth.

"Anti-Heaven!"

"Crush the Lingxiao Palace!"

"Kill the old Jade Emperor!"

……

The sound was like a raging wave hitting the shore, shaking the void. It emitted bursts of buzzing sounds, mighty and overwhelming, as if it would completely crush all the rules and order of the three realms!
They want to rise up against the heavens and rebuild the heaven!

However, the heaven they are seeking is by no means the "heaven of the conferred gods system" ruled by the Jade Emperor, but the "heaven of immortals" outlined in the mind of Emperor Donghua.

Wherever there are oppressors, there will inevitably be rebels!
Over the years, the Heavenly Court has always been accustomed to being tyrannical and domineering, with those who obey me prospering and those who disobey me perishing.

The majesty of the Lingxiao Palace is like a huge rock pressing on the backbones of all living beings, and the solemnity in front of the Nantian Gate is a chasm that stretches before all living beings.

How many dead souls of demons are there under the demon-slaying platform?
The demon race was originally the spirit of heaven and earth, and had its own way of survival and pursuit. However, the Heavenly Court slaughtered the demon race in the name of "maintaining the righteous path", capturing demons as mounts, refining pills, or eating them...

How many remains of dragons are there under the Dragon-Slaying Platform?
Because the dragon clan was unwilling to succumb to some unreasonable demands of the Heavenly Court, or because the dragon clan violated some taboos of the Heavenly Court on the path of cultivation, they were ruthlessly taken to the Dragon Slicing Platform and suffered the pain of being cut into pieces.

The mournful dragon roar seemed to still echo in the sky above the fairyland, telling of the dragon clan's grievances and unwillingness.

How many immortal bones were ruthlessly crushed under the Zhuxian Platform?

These gods and immortals originally embarked on the path of cultivation with the ideal of saving the world. They went through untold hardships and overcame numerous disasters before they were able to ascend to heaven and become immortals.

However, the strict hierarchy and numerous factions in heaven made it difficult for them to make progress in the fairy world.

If one is not careful, he may violate the heavenly law and be taken to the Execution Platform, where his cultivation will be wiped out and his immortal bones will be crushed into dust. The scattered immortal bones on the platform are the witness of the shattered dreams of countless immortals.

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The gods, immortals, demons, and monsters that had been oppressed by the Heavenly Court in these years... joined Emperor Donghua's "anti-heaven army" without hesitation like a flood that broke through a dam.

This mighty team is just like the unruly "Monkey King Sun Wukong who rose up in rebellion against heaven" in the Flower-Fruit Mountain back then.

With hearts full of rage and indomitable fighting spirit, they vow to break the shackles that imprison all living beings!
Recreate the world! Change the Emperor of Heaven!
As long as oppression continues, resistance will never stop!
This situation is exactly:
"Those who obey me will prosper, those who disobey me will perish. The heart of the dictator in heaven is becoming more and more arrogant."

"The immortals in the world have suffered in heaven for a long time, and they are angry but dare not speak out."

"Today, the 'Hidden Heavenly Emperor' Donghua Emperor has raised the banner of rebellion, and scattered immortals from all over the world have gathered to respond. Hundreds of thousands of immortals have followed him, and they are willing to give them food!"

At this moment.

"Roar!"

A dragon roared.

Ao Bing also broke free from the confinement of the "Dutian Patrol Golden Seal".

He was wearing the Ten Thousand Dragon Armor with dragon patterns flickering on it, as if thousands of real dragons were flying around in it, roaring and screaming, holding a Panlong Ice Hammer in his hand. Wherever he passed, the air was so cold that it condensed into frost and turned into ice crystals that floated down.

Ao Bing stood proudly behind Emperor Donghua, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring at Wang Lingguan. The murderous intent in his body was as condensed as substance, as if he wanted to eat Wang Lingguan alive and cut him into pieces.

After all, it was because he failed to stop Wang Lingguan that Wang Lingguan broke through the defense of Taiyuan Palace, disturbed Emperor Donghua, and killed the Peony Fairy.

At this moment, some overseas immortals with ill intentions, with eyes like hungry wolves, locked onto General Curtain-Panning and Wang Lingguan.

"Kill them! Kill these heavenly soldiers and generals!"

"Wang Lingguan... today is the day you die!"

"General Juanlian...you are the running dogs of the Heavenly Court, don't even think about escaping!"

"Kill Wang Lingguan as a sacrifice!"

……

The Curtain-Pulling General and Wang Lingguan looked at each other and saw solemnity and worry in each other's eyes.

They knew very well that under the current situation, staying here would be tantamount to walking into a trap and would be meaningless.

If things go wrong, they will fail here.

Evacuation is the best option!
However, would these overseas immortals let them go easily?
I saw the general who was about to fly into the clouds and his figure just rose up, and Wang Lingguan just started the wind-fire wheel, and the fire wheel just ignited a raging flame.

In an instant.

Among the Nine Elders of Yingzhou, General Meng Hao, General Cang He, General Chen Ye, General Lian Song... and a group of generals under the command of Emperor Donghua led tens of thousands of immortal soldiers and rushed forward like a surging tide, instantly surrounding General Juanlian, Wang Lingguan, and a group of heavenly soldiers and generals from heaven.

The encirclement was so tight, like an iron barrel, water could not get through, not even a fly could escape.

These tens of thousands of immortal soldiers all have eyes as sharp as knives, murderous as wolves, and the weapons in their hands are flashing with cold light, as if they are longing for the nourishment of blood.

As soon as Emperor Donghua gave the order, they rushed forward like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey, and chopped Wang Lingguan, General Juanlian, and the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Heavenly Palace... all into meat paste.

At this time, Emperor Donghua had already rebelled against Heaven, so Dongfang Shuo had nothing to worry about.

Dongfang Shuo is a close confidant of Emperor Donghua. He has followed the Emperor Donghua since he was a child, following him like a shadow, always at his side, loyal and devoted, just like a loyal and righteous dog who would go through fire and water for his master without hesitation.

At this moment.

Dongfang Shuo took a step forward, his eyes shot straight at General Juanlian and Wang Lingguan, and said loudly:
"The Heavenly General Wang Lingguan, who draws up the curtain, always says: A wise bird chooses a tree to inhabit, and a wise minister chooses a master to serve."

"Now the Jade Emperor is stupid and violent, and he regards the immortals in the Three Realms as ants. He even uses the List of Conferred Gods as shackles to bind the gods tightly and enslave them at will. He regards the gods as grass and drives them around at will, completely disregarding the wishes and dignity of the immortals."

"The rules of the sky are extremely strict, like cold iron chains that tightly lock up all the immortals."

"The path of immortality should be free and unfettered, away from the suffering of reincarnation, wandering freely between heaven and earth, and realizing the true meaning of the great way."

"But the rules of heaven are like shackles, binding the immortals tightly and preventing them from being free and at ease."

"If anyone disobeys the Heavenly Court, they will punish them severely. They will remove all immortals from the immortal register, remove their immortal bones, and send them into reincarnation. Is this the right way?"

"It's clearly a way to enslave all the immortals!"

"Why don't you two abandon the dark and join the light, follow my master, and work together for the great cause? Let's restore order to the three realms and create a prosperous era of equality and freedom for all the immortals!"

"Let the immortals no longer be bound by unreasonable constraints, and roam freely in the world, pursuing the supreme immortal path!"

As the chief spiritual officer of the Capital Heaven Patrol, Wang Lingguan is naturally the most staunch defender and loyal supporter of the Heavenly Rules.

Upon hearing this, Wang Lingguan rebuked him righteously:
"When the gods are in love, the three realms will be in turmoil!"

"Love is like a prairie fire. Once it starts, it is hard to contain. If you are not careful, it will burn the order of the three realms, turn the world upside down, and mess up yin and yang."

"When the gods and immortals are aroused, the three realms will be in turmoil!"

"Desires are insatiable. If we allow the desires of the gods to grow wantonly, the gods will fight each other for their own selfish desires, which will inevitably lead to endless disputes, and all lives will be destroyed. The Three Realms will never have peace again!"

"The power of immortals is extraordinary, far beyond the reach of mortals. If we don't impose strict rules on immortals, how can we maintain peace in the three realms?"

"The Great Celestial Venerable has devoted all his energy and painstaking efforts to formulate the Heavenly Regulations, just to protect the people of the Three Realms, so that the Three Realms can operate in an orderly manner and all living beings can live and work in peace and contentment."

"You are like frogs in a well, only seeking momentary happiness, totally disregarding the peace of all living beings in the three realms. How can you understand the deep meaning of this?"

"If you really do what you say and overturn the Heavenly Rules, the three realms will surely fall into an irretrievable state!"

"Hahaha……"

When Dongfang Shuo heard this, his eyes pierced Wang Lingguan like a sharp blade and he sneered loudly:

"If the gods are in love, the three realms will be in turmoil? If the gods are lustful, the three realms will be in turmoil? What a high-sounding reason!"

"You use these heavenly rules and doctrines to restrain the immortals, but in fact, it is just a fig leaf for the Jade Emperor's tyranny!"

"Heavenly rules do not allow immortals to 'cooperate' in heaven. This is an iron rule that all immortals know."

"Wang Lingguan, let me ask you, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, who are so high above, cooperated with each other to give birth to so many children."

"May I ask Wang Lingguan, did the Jade Emperor fall in love? Did the Jade Emperor have lust? Did the Jade Emperor violate the rules of heaven?"

"How should we deal with the Jade Emperor's actions?"

"Does the Heavenly Rule govern the Jade Emperor?"

"This……"

Wang Lingguan's face suddenly changed when he heard this. "This..."

His originally righteous expression froze in an instant, his lips trembled slightly, but he was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

Yes, if the heavenly rules really do not allow the gods to express their emotions and desires, if the heavenly rules strictly prohibit the gods from "cooperating" in heaven, then how do we explain the cooperation between the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother?
Isn't this like allowing the officials to set fires but not allowing the common people to light lamps?
Isn’t this self-contradictory and absurd?
Wang Lingguan was speechless and could only stammer back:
"This... this heavenly rule, this heavenly rule... does not comply with the Jade Emperor."

"Don't make such a fuss here and try to generalize!"

"Hehehe!"

Dongfang Shuo sneered and said:

"The Heavenly Court is foolish, extremely foolish! The Heavenly Rules are unfair, so unfair! Yet you are still working for them, what foolish loyalty!"

After saying this, Dongfang Shuo raised his arms and shouted, his voice shaking the whole area:
"To put it bluntly, this heavenly rule is nothing but an unequal heavenly rule!"

"The Heavenly Rules are nothing more than a cover for the Jade Emperor to maintain his own authority, oppress the immortals, and exploit the three realms!"

"He used the rules of heaven as chains to tightly bind the immortals, but he himself was free and acted recklessly outside the rules of heaven. How is his behavior different from that of the tyrant in the mortal world?"

"And our emperor has the common people and all the immortals in the world in his heart! What he wants to create is a prosperous world where all immortals are equal and free!"

"In the future, there will be no harsh and unfair rules of heaven."

"If the Emperor can match up with the person he loves, so can I. This is the true rule of equality for all immortals. This is the immortal world that all immortals dream of!"

"We want equality, we want freedom!"

After saying this, Dongfang Shuo suddenly thought of Erlang Shen Zhenjun Yang Jian, the former traitor to heaven.

I don’t know if Yang Jian can hear it.

Can they get Yang Jian, a former "anti-Heaven" to join them in rising up against Heaven?
Dongfang Shuo took the opportunity to stir up trouble. A sly look flashed in his eyes, and he said loudly:
"If the mother of Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun lived in such a carefree and prosperous era, how could she have suffered such injustice?"

"Fairy Yunhua could have been with her beloved forever, enjoying the happiness of family life. Why was she ruthlessly suppressed under the Peach Mountain and suffered endless torture?"

"Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun would not have to risk his own life to split the mountain to save his mother, and there would not have been the heartbreaking Guanjiangkou tragedy!"

"Family reunion is the most common thing, but because of this unfair law of nature, it has become so difficult and so tragic!"

"Wang Lingguan, tell me, is this heavenly rule meant to protect the Three Realms or to harm them?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Lingguan recalled the Golden Seal of the Metropolitan Police, raised the "Golden Whip of the Law", glared at him, and shouted:
"You are rebelling, you are traitors, no need to say more."

Although General Juanlian did not say anything, he had already raised the Thoreau staff in his hand high up. The light on the staff was flashing, telling of his attitude.

Dongfang Shuo was very clever. He was able to see through people's minds and knew clearly what Wang Lingguan and General Juanlian were thinking. He knew that they would definitely not surrender.

Therefore, Dongfang Shuo did not waste any more words to deal with the two men. Instead, he cast his gaze towards the group of heavenly soldiers and generals waiting in formation behind General Juanlian, and slowly said:

"So what are you waiting for?"

"You are now trapped in a jar, and there is no way to escape!"

"If you surrender, you can live today."

"If you don't surrender, you will die today."

"I advise you all, at this critical moment of life and death, you should find a way to survive!"

After saying this, Dongfang Shuo looked stern and waved his hand lightly.

In an instant, the immortals from overseas surged like a tide, with their weapons flashing coldly and their bows loaded with arrows, ready to shoot at the general Juanlian and the group of heavenly soldiers and generals behind him.

The fierce murderous intent seemed to completely overwhelm all the heavenly soldiers and generals.

Faced with this life and death decision, the heavenly soldiers and generals had different expressions.

Some of the heavenly soldiers held their heads high, their faces expressionless, their eyes filled with the determination to face death.

Some of the heavenly soldiers looked calm, holding their weapons tightly, as if they were secretly accumulating strength, preparing for a desperate fight.

However, there were also many people who were so frightened that their faces turned pale as paper, their legs trembled with fear, and they looked like candles in the wind, ready to fall down at any time.

Yes, they are surrounded by these overseas immortals, should they surrender or fight?
This is indeed an extremely realistic problem.

In this battle between gods, no matter which side wins in the end, these heavenly soldiers and generals are nothing more than cannon fodder in the power struggle.

If you choose to surrender today, you may be able to save your life for the time being, but as for what will happen in the future, there are still variables.

But if I insist on resisting today, I will definitely die today.

"As long as there is green mountain, there is no fear of running out of firewood! As long as you are alive, there is still a glimmer of hope."

"Although I am obsessed with getting promoted, getting rich, and making achievements in the immortal path, I have to save my life first. If I lose my life, what future can I talk about?"

Duan Tianliang stood in the crowd, feeling his throat dry and sweat dripping down his forehead, soaking his collar.

He wanted to say something but stopped himself. His lips moved but no sound came out.

Duan Tianliang looked at the faces around him, some of which were determined, some of which were fearful, and then at the densely packed weapons in front of him that were pointed at everyone with cold light. He felt a huge pressure like an invisible mountain, pressing heavily on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

Finally, Duan Tianliang mustered up all his courage, his throat rolled, and he was about to shout out the words "I surrender".

At this moment, a silver-armored heavenly soldier nearby, perhaps unable to bear the huge pressure, dropped his weapon to the ground with a clang. His legs softened and he fell to his knees with a plop, crying:
"I surrender! I don't want to die!"

However, before he could finish his words, General Juanlian opened his eyes wide and glared at him, swung the Thoreau staff in his hand like lightning, and smashed it towards the silver-armored heavenly soldier with the force of thunder.

Just listen to a "click".

The silver-armored heavenly soldier didn't even have time to scream before his brain burst and he died on the spot, his body falling straight to the ground.

"This……"

Duan Tianliang was so frightened by this tragic scene that he trembled all over. He swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth and dared not speak again.

"You cowards, you dared to turn against us in the middle of a battle and destroy the morale of our Heavenly Court army. You deserve to be killed!"

The general in charge of the curtain opened his eyes wide and shouted sternly.

Dongfang Shuo stood aside, taking it all in. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible sneer.

Dongfang Shuo pointed at the general who was holding the curtain and said loudly:

"Look! General Juanlian is a cruel and merciless person who regards your lives as worthless as ants and grass!"

"Is it worth it for you to fight for such a commander?"

"If you surrender today, I swear in the name of the Emperor that I will never harm you. In the future, we will create an equal and prosperous world together, and you will all be heroes!"

Dongfang Shuo thought to himself:

"Even if these heavenly soldiers and generals surrendered, the emperor would not dare to directly employ them."

"This move was done deliberately, using the strategy of 'encircling three and leaving one'."

"We deliberately left a seemingly feasible gap in order to undermine their will to fight to the death, so that they would be caught in an endless dilemma between life and death, fight and surrender."

"So as to defeat them in one fell swoop."

……

General Juanlian frowned, and the light of Thoreau's staff in his hand flickered. He knew very well that the situation was critical at the moment. If no action was taken, the heavenly soldiers would be in chaos.

He took a deep breath and said loudly:

"Brothers, don't be fooled by this nonsense! We have followed the Jade Emperor for many years. The Jade Emperor has been very kind to us. How could he abandon us?"

"Today we will fight to the death. When reinforcements arrive, we will be able to capture these rebels in one fell swoop!"

However, the words of General Juanlian seemed a little pale and powerless in this tense and depressing atmosphere. The heavenly soldiers looked at each other, still wavering in their hearts.

……

"This... the world is like a chess game, with each new game."

"Plans can't keep up with changes."

Xiao Chen looked at the extremely complicated situation in front of him and felt helpless.

They are now surrounded by Emperor Donghua's "anti-heaven army".

If they were not careful, their "Heavenly Aurora Catching Team" would be completely wiped out.

How come he came out to catch a giant turtle and earn some Tianlu points, but for no reason, he was caught up in the civil war in heaven?

Moreover, they were forcibly tied to the warship of the Heavenly Court, and it was difficult for them to escape.

(End of this chapter)