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

Chapter 572 Treasure Distribution at Mirror Sea Mountain

Above the heavens, a sea of ​​clouds drifts by.

The Jade Capital Heavenly Treasure City is the most prosperous place in the Heavenly Realm. It is filled with towering buildings and dazzling celestial light. The immortals who come and go all have the air of immortals and their behavior is extraordinary.

Inside the Shuide Pavilion.

The tea was still warm, the fruity aroma lingered, yet the atmosphere had already returned to tranquility.

Not long ago, Sun Wukong, Xiao Chen, the Golden Furnace Boy, and the Silver Furnace Boy conducted a "mutually agreeable" and "profitable" transaction here.

At that time, all parties engaged in heated debates, each seeking the treasure they desired.

Once the deal was finalized, all parties were satisfied, their faces beaming with joy.

The Silver Furnace Boy clutched the purple-gold gourd tightly in his hand, his excitement overflowing. He cheerfully called out to the Golden Furnace Boy beside him:

"Brother, look! My gourd can control the flow of water at will, it's truly amazing!"

As he spoke, the Silver Furnace Boy channeled a wisp of immortal power, and a series of crystal-clear water droplets floated out of the gourd's mouth, refracting seven colors of light under the sunlight.

"Stop playing around."

A smile appeared on the Golden Furnace Boy's face. He gently patted his younger brother's shoulder and said softly:
“Brother, it’s getting late, we should head back to the Tushita Palace.”

"The alchemy furnace in the Tushita Palace cannot be left unattended for too long. It must be carefully guarded to prevent any mishaps."

After speaking, he turned to Sun Wukong and Xiao Chen, performed a Taoist salute, and said:
"Great Sage, Immortal Yang, my brother and I will take our leave now."

Sun Wukong waved his hand casually and grinned:

"Go on, go on, and take good care of your precious alchemy furnace."

"Don't be like that foolish cowherd boy, who couldn't even keep an eye on his ox and let it run away."

Xiao Chen smiled and bowed slightly, saying:
"Farewell to the two celestial children."

After speaking, he looked at the two of them.

Subsequently.

Then, the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy slowly departed, their feet creating clouds beneath their feet.

Its figure gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the vast sky without a trace.

They saw that the Golden Furnace Boy and the Silver Furnace Boy had left.

"Happy! Really happy!"

Sun Wukong suddenly grinned and laughed, revealing a mouthful of fangs. Although his appearance was somewhat ferocious, he could not hide his excitement.

He slapped his thigh and shouted:

"I, Old Sun, like these two honest kids, Jinlu'er and Yinlu'er!"

"Hehehe, this business is great, I feel so comfortable!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen smiled and said:
"Indeed, it was a very successful transaction."

After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts in perfect harmony.

Afterwards, Xiao Chen followed Sun Wukong and strolled around the bustling city of Treasure in the Heavenly Realm for a while.

The market was filled with a dazzling array of rare and precious treasures, a sight that left visitors overwhelmed.

There were magical artifacts that could ward off evil spirits and exorcise demons, their light shimmering; there were elixirs that could enhance cultivation, their fragrance filling the air…

Xiao Chen carefully selected some magical treasures and elixirs for Wan Shenglongnu, all of which were extremely precious, before returning to Mirror Sea Mountain with Sun Wukong.

On the way home.

The sea of ​​clouds stretches endlessly; starlight adorns the scene, shining brightly.

Xiao Chen rode the wind, feeling relaxed and cheerful. He spoke to Sun Wukong beside him:
"Monkey, this harvest is truly remarkable and delightful."

"There are four Nine-Turn Golden Pills in total. It's just right for you and me, brothers, to divide them equally."

Xiao Chen had his own plans in mind:
Although the Purple Gold Gourd used in the exchange was originally his own magic weapon, Sun Wukong's efforts were immense and his contribution was indispensable.

Without the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's face, methods, and the favor of the Tushita Palace, how could a mere gourd be exchanged for four immortal treasures, the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir?

Furthermore, Sun Wukong's cultivation of his indestructible body desperately requires top-tier elixirs that can strengthen his foundation, nourish his vital energy, and refine his essence.

Two Nine-Turn Golden Pills might not be enough for Sun Wukong.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong didn't stand on ceremony with Xiao Chen and replied decisively:

"it is good!"

The Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is a supreme treasure of Taoism.

Although he practiced "internal alchemy".

However, after he obtained the Taiyi Golden Immortal Dao Fruit and understood the principle of "inner and outer being the same", he also knew that his own cultivation still needed the help of such a golden elixir in order to make further progress.

……

Mirror Sea Mountain.

The quiet study is isolated from the disturbances of the outside world.

"Come on, toad, let's divide the spoils!"

Sun Wukong, still a monkey at heart, could no longer contain his excitement and cheerfully pulled out all the spoils of the trip from his magic bag.

The shimmering light instantly transformed the rustic study into a dazzling spectacle.

Sun Wukong moved with extreme speed, impatiently placing the box containing the greatest spoils of this trip on the table, and then carefully opening a corner of it.

"Om-"

In an instant, a purple-gold radiance, like liquid gold, flowed out of the box, and the dense, unyielding elixir energy surged and rose, almost solidifying into a tangible form.

Four longan-sized, round and full pills, like those forged by the heavens, floated quietly within, their bodies translucent, with faint shadows of galaxies and the rising and falling of the sun and moon visible within.

The boundless vitality and creative power made the spiritual energy in the study suddenly become thick and rich. Taking a breath of it would shake one's mind and spirit, as if one's cultivation had improved by a bit.

This is precisely the supreme treasure of Taoism—the "Nine-Turn Golden Elixir!"

Xiao Chen and Sun Wukong each reached out, and two Nine-Turn Golden Pills, powerful enough to stir the hearts of Great Luo Golden Immortals, flew into their palms.

Sun Wukong weighed the Nine-Turn Golden Pill like a candy, smelled its unique fragrance that penetrated his primordial spirit, and immediately felt refreshed. He licked his lips and ate one.

He swallowed a golden pill!

Sun Wukong's golden eyes shone brightly, his face filled with rapture, and he clicked his tongue in admiration:

"Tsk tsk, the Nine-Turn Golden Pill, it really is a good thing!"

"This treasure is just what I need to temper my physical body!"

"After consuming this pill, I, Old Sun, will surely advance even further!"

"Hehehe, let's go find Yang Jian's nephew and have a couple of fights!"

"Two Nine-Turn Golden Pills..."

As Xiao Chen held the two Nine-Turn Golden Pills, he immediately felt a warm and surging power flowing through his palm.

He already had a plan in mind.

He planned to take a Nine-Turn Golden Pill when he broke through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, in order to help him overcome his bottleneck.

He planned to give the other Nine-Turn Golden Pill to the Scorpion Demon when she attempted to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

It's only natural to share some good stuff with your wife.

The scorpion demon's cultivation had reached a bottleneck. With this Nine-Turn Golden Pill paving the way, passing the threshold of the Great Luo Golden Immortal would be much easier.

Moreover, the stronger the scorpion demons are, the greater their chances of winning their future battle against the Buddha.

As for Wan Shenglongnu, her foundation is relatively shallow.

Such a powerful elixir would be too potent for her, and might even be counterproductive. It would be more prudent to supplement it with a gentler, larger peach later on.

As for the Spider Fairy, given her cultivation level, the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir wouldn't have much effect on her.

Next was a jade bottle.

A dazzling red light emanated from the bottle, and even through the bottle walls, one could feel the intense heat of the supreme yang fire element contained within, as if it could ignite everything around it.

It is indeed the "Seven-Return Fire Elixir".

Xiao Chen gently uncorked the bottle, and a pure, intense, and fiery aura, like the essence of fire, immediately spread out, filling the study as if one were in a sea of ​​fire.

Inside this jade bottle were about thirty crimson Seven-Return Fire Pills, each like a burning flame, leaping and radiating boundless heat.

Xiao Chen smiled and said:

"Monkey, this Seven-Return Fire Pill is the best for nourishing the fire element's essence. You and I can each take half. We can use it to refine our fire element and enhance our own fire element power; or we can give it to our close fire element juniors to help them lay the foundation for their cultivation."

He possesses "True Fire of the Sun" within his body; consuming some Seven-Return Fire Pills to aid in the growth of this True Fire of the Sun would be a good choice.

Sun Wukong had no objection to this and readily agreed:
“Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking.”

The two finished dividing the money equally.

Sun Wukong casually picked up a Seven-Return Fire Pill and stuffed it into his mouth. The crisp "crunch" sound was particularly clear in the quiet study.

"Wow! That's awesome!"

He chewed a few times, his monkey face instantly turning slightly red from the heat, and wisps of visible crimson vapor billowed from his mouth and nose as he grinned and said:

"It's really fiery! The spiciness is really satisfying!"

"However, the fire elemental power is so pure!"

"With this Seven-Return Fire Pill, my 'Samadhi True Fire' can also advance to a higher level!"

"Samadhi Fire" is fire, and also a type of fire-based magic with immense power.

Sun Wukong also knows the "Samadhi Fire".

Sun Wukong's indestructible body is just as Lao Tzu said:

“The monkey ate the peaches of immortality, drank the imperial wine, and stole the elixir of immortality… He ate them all and used the ‘Samadhi Fire’ to forge them into one piece, so that he became a body of steel and could not be harmed in a hurry.”

In fact, Sun Wukong himself was a "spiritual stone monkey".

Its origins can be traced back to the beginning of chaos, when the "Chaos Demon Ape" absorbed the earth's richness and gave birth to a "Golden Duke".

This "Golden Lord" is imbued with the spirit of heaven and earth, receives the essence of the sun and moon, and absorbs the richness of the earth. It is naturally extremely defensive and can withstand all kinds of attacks.

As Sun Wukong said:

"Old Sun is: 'Born with a head of bronze and a skull of iron, unmatched in the world. He cannot be broken by an axe or a hammer...'"

His words, though bold, were not empty boasts.

Sun Wukong has naturally high defensive capabilities.

The giant peach, the nine-turn golden elixir, and the Jade Emperor's wine are all celestial treasures containing immense energy.

Sun Wukong obtained it and absorbed it all into his belly. The energy of the elixir and the peaches of immortality mingled within him, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, converging into a powerful force. Sun Wukong then used the "Samadhi True Fire" to temper himself.

This power circulated through his meridians, nourishing Sun Wukong's limbs and bones, eventually merging into one and forging his "steel body," granting him unparalleled defensive power, making him invincible throughout the Three Realms.

Of course, the elixir and peaches accumulated in Sun Wukong's body have not yet been fully digested by him, and there is still potential to be tapped.

The Six Ding Divine Fire within the Eight Trigrams Furnace further strengthened Sun Wukong's indestructible body, making him even more powerful.

As Sun Wukong said:

"Then Laozi took me away and put me in the Eight Trigrams Furnace to be 'forged with divine fire' and made me have fiery eyes and a copper head and iron arms."

Although Sun Wukong's physical defense is already extremely high, he has not yet reached the supreme realm of being indestructible and immortal.

……

When it came to the dozen or so dark red "Bagua Furnace Fire Bricks" that emitted an astonishing heat wave.

Sun Wukong waved his hands repeatedly, looking disgusted, and said:

"No way! No way! Hot, scalding bricks, they look uncomfortable, and they'd burn your hands if you touched them!"

"I, Old Sun, keep this because I'm afraid that if I roll over in my sleep, I might roll over on it and burn its butt!"

"These things are all yours!"

At this point, Sun Wukong asked with some doubt:
"Toad, what are you plotting with that big belly of yours?"

"I'm still wondering to this day, what's the point of going through all that trouble to trick them into giving us this pile of broken bricks?"

“Monkey, this thing is indeed of great use to my Four Powers Studio.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen smiled, gave a brief explanation, and then opened his toad-like mouth.

The dozen or so bricks, radiating terrifying heat and the essence of the Six Ding Divine Fire, were sucked into his mouth as if by an invisible vortex, disappearing instantly.

The fire bricks from these Bagua furnaces were naturally incorporated into his "inner universe" and carefully preserved.

Next came the "Enlightenment Immortal Tea," weighing seven or eight jin, shaped like the feathers of a divine bird, with a vibrant green color and each leaf imbued with natural Daoist traces and crystal-clear spiritual dew.

This tea is exclusively enjoyed in the Tushita Palace. Its clear and ethereal fragrance, containing the primordial essence of herbs and plants, washes away the mind and spirit like a sweet spring, instantly dispelling distracting thoughts and purifying the spirit.

It turns out that Sun Wukong often drank the tea of ​​the Dragon Girl of Ten Thousand Saints and once promised to get her some celestial tea from the Tushita Palace.

This is a promise, and it must be kept.

Sun Wukong looked at the large bag of Enlightenment Tea and laughed:
"Hehe, this immortal tea from the Doulu Palace is something I promised to give to Sister-in-law Wansheng, so I wouldn't dare to keep it for myself."

"I made a boast in front of her that day, and now I finally have something to show for it!"

Xiao Chen naturally remembered Sun Wukong's boast in front of the Dragon Girl of Ten Thousand Saints, and nodded with a smile:

"As it should be."

“Ao Yao does indeed like spirit tea.”

Immediately, a thought crossed his mind, and he immediately summoned Wan Shenglongnu via the "Mosquito Brand Wireless Telephone".

A short while later, the study door was gently pushed open.

Today, the Dragon Girl changed into a light blue palace dress, which accentuated her graceful figure and refined, ethereal beauty.

She entered the study with light steps, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes at the dazzling array of treasures on the desk, before she gracefully bowed to Sun Wukong:
"The Great Sage."

With a glance around her beautiful eyes, Wan Shenglongnu looked at Xiao Chen with a hint of inquiry.

Xiao Chen explained:
"Ao Yao, the monkey and I went to the Heavenly Treasure Market and brought you some nice things that you like."

talking.

Xiao Chen pointed to the table.

The Dragon Girl's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the pile of glittering treasures on the table, especially when it fell on the Enlightenment Immortal Tea, her beautiful eyes instantly brightened.

"Hahaha! My sister-in-law is here!"

Sun Wukong jumped in front of the Dragon Girl of Ten Thousand Saints, pointed at the packet of immortal tea, and laughed:
"Young sister-in-law, look! What's this?"

The Dragon Girl of Ten Thousand Saints stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the tea leaves flowing with Daoist charm:

"This...this is...the Enlightenment Tea from the Tushita Palace?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

This tea is of great benefit to aquatic beings in their practice of water magic and their comprehension of the Great Dao; it can be considered a top-tier celestial treasure!

"Hehe, that's right!"

Sun Wukong stood tall and proud, a smug look on his face:
"I, Old Sun, promised to get you some fine tea from the Tushita Palace. How could I go back on my word?"

The Dragon Girl was overjoyed and quickly took it, holding it in her palms with great affection, her face beaming with a smile like spring flowers:
"Thank you so much, Great Sage!"

"I've long heard that it has incredible effects on water spirit cultivation and enlightenment."

"This tea is incredibly precious; I truly don't know how to express my gratitude!"

……

"Hahaha! What are you being so polite about? I, Old Sun, and Toad are brothers who've been through thick and thin together!"

Sun Wukong waved his hand dismissively, but a mischievous smile suddenly appeared on his face as he winked and said:
"You really should thank me. When you and Brother Toad have your big wedding, don't forget to invite me, Old Sun, to have a good drink at your celebration!"

Sun Wukong's joke was both direct and witty.

Of course, it also carried a certain sincerity.

After all, Sun Wukong was unable to attend Xiao Chen and He San Niang's wedding banquet.

Where had Wan Shenglongnv ever been teased like this?

For an instant.

Two bright blushes rose on her cheeks, and she lowered her head shyly.

Wan Shenglongnu lightly bit her lower lip, her eyes quickly glancing at Xiao Chen out of the corner of her eye. Her hesitant yet captivating demeanor revealed the shy charm of a young girl.

"There will be plenty of fine wine."

Xiao Chen stepped forward to defuse the situation, responding loudly with an unquestionable promise:
"Don't worry, monkey. When that time comes, how could you, the Monkey King, be left out?"

Immediately, Xiao Chen flicked his sleeve, and several water-based spiritual items that had been prepared on the table floated over.

"Here, Ao Yao, this is what I picked out for you."

Xiao Chen had already prepared the water-based spiritual items he had specially selected for her, such as the Jade Marrow Ice that exuded a bone-chilling cold, the Deep Sea Soul Pearl that shimmered with light, and the Tortoise Shell Immortal Scroll that recorded the ancient methods of rainmaking... He presented them one by one.

"Thank you, Golden Horn."

As Wan Shenglongnu accepted the treasures specially selected by Xiao Chen, a warm current surged in her heart, and her eyes sparkled with heartfelt joy and sweetness.

……

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, only two days remain until the Yaochi Danyuan Grand Assembly.

Sun Wukong is naturally unruly and finds it hard to be idle.

He had just consumed the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, and his body was surging with immortal power, seemingly possessing inexhaustible strength.

Therefore, Sun Wukong would frequently visit the Palace of the God of Justice to spar with Yang Jian.

Whenever they arrive at the Palace of the God of Justice, the shadows of sticks crisscross and the light of swords flash, causing the celestial energy of the heavens to tremble.

Sun Wukong is aptly named:
"I'll fight Yang Jian a few times to help the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir digest."

Although his words were humorous, when Sun Wukong and Yang Jian sparred, their moves were exquisite and their momentum was magnificent. In fact, they were using the guise of sparring to hone their martial arts skills so as to better refine the power of the Golden Elixir.

However, Sun Wukong's trip to the Palace of the God of Justice was not solely for the purpose of exchanging skills.

Each time he went, Sun Wukong would bring back some news.

Xiao Chen sat quietly in his study, listening to Sun Wukong's vivid narration.

It is said that Yang Jian has been focusing his attention on Kui Mulang recently, secretly dispatching his trusted confidants to collect evidence of his crimes, seemingly preparing to take swift action and arrest him soon.

at the moment.

Yang Jian's gaze was drawn to Kui Mulang, and he stared intently at him, having no time to look at anything else.

This can be considered as removing a major obstacle.

Their journey to steal the herb from Yaochi should no longer pose any major risks.

This also means that with the end of the Dan Yuan Conference and the theft of herbs, it will be time for King Golden Horn to quietly slip away and return to the lower realm.

……

Time is running out.

Xiao Chen stood before the glass window of his study, his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing through the misty clouds and reaching into the depths of the vast sky.

High in the sky, a huge celestial body appeared and disappeared, its clear light flowing down like silver frost falling to earth; this was the "Taiyin Constellation".

The sun, imbued with the spirit of the golden crow, is the sun, its rays shining brightly upon the earth.

The moon, the location of the Moon Palace, is called Taiyin, which is serene, cool, and nourishes all things.

Toads are naturally fond of the moon.

As a toad who attained enlightenment, Xiao Chen naturally felt a closeness to and longing for the Taiyin Star.

At this moment.

The moon palace hangs high in the sky.

The moonlight, like water, streamed through the window lattice, casting cold, dappled light on Xiao Chen's face.

"The Moon..."

Xiao Chen muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the Taiyin star.

On this Taiyin Star, there is still something that King Golden Horn desires.

One is "The Fairy of the Toad Palace".

The second is "Peerless Divine Weapon".

The halberd he held, which he obtained from the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, was not made of ordinary iron and was extremely sharp, but compared with the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel) of Sun Wukong and the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword of Yang Jian, it was still inferior.

However, there is still something lacking.

Faced with the even greater turmoil and higher-level struggles to come, this "halberd" is already inadequate and unable to meet the requirements.

King Golden Horn needs a peerless divine weapon, a weapon that can rival the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

A "peerless weapon" that better suits one's own attributes.

And that peerless divine weapon is on the Taiyin Star!

(End of this chapter)