I am a fairy in Journey to the West

On this day, Jiuyuan Village beat drums and gongs, set off firecrackers, burned incense, and paid homage to send off the divine ox.

The Bull Demon King not only helped the people of Jiuyuan Village successfully complete their spring plowing, but also helped them reclaim some wasteland in the surrounding area.

The people of Jiuyuan Village measured the land and found that the Bull Demon King had actually reclaimed more than 100 acres of wasteland for them.

So when the Bull Demon King was about to leave, men, women, young and old from Jiuyuan Village all came to see the divine bull off.

Lady Liang rode a crane, and the Bull Demon King also rose on the clouds. With the villagers of Jiuyuan Village below bowing and seeing them off, they followed Lady Liang and disappeared into the sky.

The villagers bid him farewell with tears in their eyes. Afterwards, they built a temple for the "Divine Emperor Shenxiao" in Jiuyuan Village, and next to the statue of the Divine Emperor Shenxiao, they sculpted a reclining white ox.

After returning to the Qifeng Mountain Taoist temple with the Bull Demon King, Liang Nu contacted Zhuang Yan using the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman.

The moment Zhuang Yan's shadow appeared, the Bull Demon King bowed down. Liang Nu first bowed to Zhuang Yan, and then asked, "Master, Fellow Daoist Bull Demon King has already helped Jiuyuan Village complete the spring plowing. Is he allowed to return to Buzhou Mountain now?"

Zhuang Yan glanced at the Bull Demon King and then said, "The Bull Demon King will not return for now. He will stay with you. If there are any difficulties in the human world, you can send the Bull Demon King to resolve them. You must record his deeds truthfully, and that will be his achievement."

Upon hearing this, Liang Nu said, "But I wonder if Fellow Daoist Bull Demon King is willing?"

Zhuang Yan smiled slightly and remained silent. This disciple was truly kind-hearted, even considering the Bull Demon King's thoughts.

What else could the Bull Demon King think? Without saying a word, he kowtowed and said, "This humble general obeys the order."

"Rise," Zhuang Yan said.

The Bull Demon King responded, then bowed in thanks, stood up, and walked to the side to stand still.

At this moment, Liang asked, "Master, did you ask the Divine Firmament Emperor about what I said that day?"

The Bull Demon King looked at Liang Nu with great surprise. "Isn't the Divine Firmament Emperor right in front of you?"
Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Are you talking about the Third Holy Mother?"

"Yes," Liang asked. "I wonder what the Divine Firmament Emperor's instructions are?"

Zhuang Yan smiled faintly and said, "No, the Third Holy Mother has violated the laws of Heaven. She has already been granted an extra-legal mercy by being suppressed instead of beheaded. How can she be pardoned again?"

Liang was slightly disappointed upon hearing this, but she quickly adjusted her mindset, bowed, and said, "Yes, disciple understands."

Then Zhuang Yanzhao's image slowly dissipated, and Liang Nu hurriedly bowed to see him off. After Zhuang Yanzhao's image completely disappeared, she put away the Tianxuan Jade Talisman.

After putting away the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman, Liang Nu said to the Bull Demon King, "Fellow Daoist Bull, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you a lot from now on."

The Bull Demon King quickly said, "Fellow Daoist Liang, what are you saying? I'm not here for nothing. I'm doing good deeds and accumulating merit so that I can be promoted in the future."

At this point, the Bull Demon King looked at Liang Nu and asked, "Fellow Daoist Liang, do you know who your master is?"

Liang Nu was puzzled by this seemingly random question. "Isn't my master the one from earlier? You saw him too. He is the Lingtai Zhenjun of the Heavenly Court, and he currently serves under the Shenxiao Emperor of Buzhou Mountain."

"Oh!" The Bull Demon King suddenly realized that the Emperor had not told Liang Nu his true identity.

“Fellow Daoist Niu, your question is a bit strange,” said Liang Nu.

The Bull Demon King laughed heartily and said, "Fellow Daoist Liang has misunderstood. I was asking if you knew the identity of your master. It turns out you knew."

Liang Nu smiled and said, "Of course, how could this disciple not know Master's identity?"

As soon as Liang finished speaking, the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman in her sleeve suddenly stirred. She quickly took out the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman and connected it. A pale face instantly came into view.

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Silkworm?" Liang asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "Fellow Daoist Liang, Brother Liu and I have encountered a dangerous situation. We beg you to come and help us quickly."

Liang Nu's expression changed, and she asked, "Fellow Daoist Tiancan, please don't be anxious. Quickly tell me your whereabouts."

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "About several dozen miles east of Taoshan, we are hiding in a mountain stream."

After saying that, the Heavenly Silkworm King turned the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman and showed Liang Nu the surrounding references.

Ms. Liang quickly wrote it down and said, "Okay, I'll be right there."

After breaking the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman, Liang Nu said to the Bull Demon King, "Fellow Daoist Bull, my friend is in danger, and I must go to save him now."

The Bull Demon King quickly said, "I will go with you, fellow Daoist."

Liang said, "No need. Fellow Daoist Niu has worked hard these past few days. You should rest here for a few days. I can go by myself."

The Bull Demon King was still worried. After all, Liang Nu was the disciple of the Divine Firmament Emperor. If anything happened to her, the Divine Firmament Emperor would surely hold him accountable.

"I'd better go with Fellow Daoist Liang. If anything happens, we can look out for each other," said the Bull Demon King.

Liang smiled and said, "No need. I have a magic treasure bestowed upon me by my master, which can protect me completely. Fellow Daoist, you can stay here and rest."

Upon hearing this, the Bull Demon King did not insist any further. Indeed, how could such a powerful figure as the Divine Firmament Emperor not provide his disciple with some life-saving and protective magical treasures?
Thinking of this, the Bull Demon King took out his Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman, exchanged the talisman with Liang Nu, and said, "Alright then, if you ever need my help, Fellow Daoist Liang, you can contact me using the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman."

Ms. Liang nodded and said, "Okay."

Then, Liang rode a crane, transforming into a rainbow of light that soared into the sky, heading towards Taoshan.

At this moment, the Heavenly Silkworm King and Liu Chenxiang were hiding in a water cave in a mountain stream. The two of them were soaked through and dared not move in the narrow water cave.

Because in the mountains and ravines outside, teams of divine generals are searching for them.

"They're in." Liu Chenxiang said nervously as the searching generals approached. "They'll find us soon."

The Heavenly Silkworm King asked, "Is your Lotus Lantern still usable?"

Liu Chenxiang said, "It seems like there's no response. I felt a bit weak and empty after using that technique."

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "That's because your magic power is exhausted. Do you trust me?" Liu Chenxiang said, "Brother, you're looking down on me. You've suffered such serious injuries for me, how could I not trust you?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "Fellow Daoist Liang will need some time to get here. Give me the Lotus Lantern first. If we are found, we can use it to buy some time."

"Alright." Without saying a word, Liu Chenxiang handed the Lotus Lantern to the Heavenly Silkworm King.

The Heavenly Silkworm King grasped the Lotus Lantern and secretly circulated his magic power. Seeing that the magic power within his body was still flowing normally, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, the divine generals outside noticed something amiss. "There's blood in the water!" one of them shouted.

In an instant, all the surrounding divine generals surged over. Hua Yue Erlang, holding the Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Spear, landed and saw a hint of red in the clear stream ahead. He then looked up towards the end of the stream.

In his eyes, a curtain of water covered a dark stone cave, and the red liquid was gushing out from the water flowing from that cave.

Hua Yue Erlang sneered, and with a single step, the Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Spear in his hand shot out with a whoosh.

The long sword flashed through the air like a rainbow before crashing heavily into the rocks of the mountain waterfall.

Then came a violent explosion, which shattered the entire waterfall rock, causing water to gush out and rocks to crumble.

The Heavenly Silkworm King directly poured his magic power into the Lotus Lantern, and in an instant, divine light shone brightly, scattering the rocks and water all over the sky.

Then there was another buzzing sound, and the Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Spear that was nailed to the rock was also knocked back.

Hua Yue Erlang leaped and grabbed the Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Spear, after which the divine light of the Lotus Lantern roared down.

This time, all the divine generals, including Hua Yue Erlang, were blasted away. Hua Yue Erlang flew hundreds of feet before he finally managed to stabilize himself.

Hua Yue Erlang quickly formed hand seals and inhaled deeply to stabilize the chaotic magical energy and blood within his body. He then flew forward again and shouted to Liu Chenxiang below, "Chenxiang, do you know what you're doing?"

Liu Chenxiang said, "Of course I know what I'm doing."

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Do you know what the consequences will be for your stubbornness?"

Liu Chenxiang said, "The consequences? The consequences will naturally be our family reunion."

"You're too naive," Hua Yue Erlang said. "Do you think that just because you fought me off, no one will bother you anymore?"

Liu Chenxiang said, "I only want to save my mother. I don't want to hit anyone. You can talk to my Lotus Lantern if you have anything to say."

"Hehe." Hua Yue Erlang laughed, "Chenxiang, if the Lotus Lantern is really that powerful, then why was your mother suppressed in the first place?"

Liu Chenxiang's expression changed, and after a moment of silence, she turned to Hua Yue Erlang and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Listen to your uncle's advice, go back and take good care of your father, and find a master to learn some Taoist skills. In the future, you and your mother will be reunited."

“No,” Liu Chenxiang said, “I can wait, but my father cannot. Is it a grave sin against the heavens that I want my family to be reunited?”

Hua Yue Erlang said, “Your mother herself violated the Heavenly Laws and is now serving her sentence to atone for her sins. Chenxiang, people say that Heaven and Earth are unjust, but think about it carefully. Your mother, the Third Holy Mother, is the daughter of the Great Emperor of the Western Peak. She violated the Heavenly Laws and was also suppressed. Isn’t this the justice of the Heavenly Laws? When you denigrated the gods earlier, weren’t you referring to this very issue? Your mother’s punishment is in accordance with the Heavenly Laws and is a matter of utmost justice in the world. Are the principles you speak of only when you yourself are not affected?”

Liu Chenxiang angrily said, "This has nothing to do with fairness or reason. I just want my mother! I want our family to be reunited."

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Your family reunion is an affront to the justice of Heaven and Earth!"

Liu Chenxiang said, "What else is there to say? Brother Tiancan, use the Lotus Lantern to kill him!"

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Silkworm King immediately said to Hua Yue Erlang, "Lord Jinming, I apologize."

After saying this, the Heavenly Silkworm King poured his last bit of magic power into the Lotus Lantern. As the Lotus Lantern emitted a dazzling divine light, Hua Yue Erlang was directly blasted nearly a hundred miles away. His internal organs churned, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood as his throat burned.

'Snapped'

The Lotus Lantern fell to the ground, and the Heavenly Silkworm King also collapsed to the ground. Liu Chenxiang hurriedly stepped forward to help the Heavenly Silkworm King up.

Blood was gushing from the Heavenly Silkworm King's chest; his face was deathly pale, and his breath was extremely weak.

"Brother Tiancan, Brother Tiancan!" Liu Chenxiang shouted loudly.

At this moment, a crane's cry rang out, and then Liang Nu landed to the side on her crane. Liu Chenxiang saw Liang Nu and hurriedly called out, "Sister Liang Nu, please save Brother Tiancan!"

Liang Nu quickly stepped forward, examined the Heavenly Silkworm King's injuries, and then sadly shook her head, saying, "Fellow Daoist Heavenly Silkworm's heart meridian is severed; there's no hope."

"What?!" Liu Chenxiang was struck dumb, stunned for a long time before suddenly bursting into tears. "Brother Tiancan... wake up!"

At this moment, the Heavenly Silkworm King barely opened his eyes, and Liu Chenxiang quickly exclaimed with joy, "Brother Heavenly Silkworm, you're awake? Are you alright?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King didn't speak to Liu Chenxiang, but instead said to Liang Nu, "Fellow Daoist Liang, please, for the sake of that ancestral silkworm silk, escort Brother Chenxiang back to his home at the foot of Lingtai Mountain. Thank you very much."

After saying this, the Heavenly Silkworm King looked at Liu Chenxiang and said, "Brother Chenxiang, listen to your elder brother. Go back and cultivate diligently. It's not too late to save him when you've achieved some success in your cultivation. I'm a demon who has eaten human flesh for decades. Today, I've finally done something good for others. We'll meet again in the next life."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Silkworm King's life force was cut off, and he died instantly. A wisp of smoke rose up, and the Heavenly Silkworm King returned to his original form, a pure white ice silkworm the size of a human baby.

Liu Chenxiang cried his heart out. Liang Nu tried to persuade him to leave, but he wouldn't. It wasn't until Liang Nu sensed that Hua Yue Erlang's aura was approaching that she had no choice but to use her magic to restrain Liu Chenxiang and forcibly carry him onto the crane's back.

Then, amidst Liu Chenxiang's cries, Liang Nu rode a crane and flew towards the southeast.

Just a quarter of an hour after Liang Nu and Liu Chenxiang left, Hua Yue Erlang arrived at the scene, and the divine generals who had been blasted away earlier also dragged their injured bodies over.

"Grand Commandant, Liu Chenxiang has been rescued," a general said.

Looking at the corpse of the Heavenly Silkworm King left behind, Hua Yue Erlang glanced at the direction the crane had gone, and after a moment ordered, "Take the corpse of this silkworm demon back first. As long as Liu Chenxiang doesn't come back to destroy Taoshan, we don't need to arrest him for now."

The gods accepted the order, then stepped forward and carried the corpse of the Heavenly Silkworm King back to Tao Mountain with Hua Yue Erlang. (End of Chapter)