The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 237 False
The stone monkey unleashed a furious attack, its magical power surging. The two heavenly generals were merely ordinary immortals, how could they withstand the stone monkey's golden immortal power? Fortunately, the stone monkey's target was not them, but even so, they were only affected by the aftershocks. The two generals were as if they had encountered a flood or a ferocious beast, their eyes filled with terror, and they flew back, spitting blood.

……

This fluctuation.

Ding Lin looked surprised and uncertain.

The Peach Garden is located in the third heaven, not close to the first heaven, and is also separated by a restriction. However, the magic power of the Golden Immortal level is extraordinary, and the stone monkey is using his full magic power.

Ding Lin still sensed it slightly.

The magical power cultivated from the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique".

The magical power at the Golden Immortal level.

Ding Lin felt it was very familiar, but couldn't quite place it. Suddenly, it dawned on him – wasn't this exactly what he had been searching for but couldn't find?

……

The air fell silent for a moment.

next moment--

"Click..."

The sound was extremely faint, as if something had been torn apart.

"Crack!"

The sound became clearer, and the ship fell silent as all the eyes of the heavenly soldiers and generals were fixed on that large flag.

With a deafening roar, the flagpole, crafted from the finest metals and meticulously made by skilled artisans, which could be considered a superior magical artifact in itself, snapped in two. The broken flagpole, along with the banner, crashed heavily onto the deck, causing the entire ship to tremble.

Beside the banner, four strongmen stood silently. Suddenly, blood flowed from their seven orifices, revealing that they were already dead.

In the blink of an eye, the patrol was interrupted.

The strongman was killed, and the commander's flag was broken.

"How brave!"

On the ship, all the heavenly soldiers and generals looked at the stone monkey with wide, angry eyes. Instantly, the deck was filled with dazzling light, and all kinds of magical power rushed towards the stone monkey.

"Humph!"

The stone monkey roared, suddenly shaking its body and releasing its Golden Immortal aura. Its small body exuded a dangerous aura like that of a prehistoric beast. Suddenly, a wave of energy emanated from it and spread outwards. Enraged, the stone monkey did not hold back in this attack. Although it was an area attack, with its Golden Immortal abilities, it was not something that the group of celestial generals, who were at most only at the level of immortals, could withstand. It seemed that the entire ship was about to be wiped out.

"stop!"

Finally, a commotion arose on the third deck. A beam of spiritual light shot out, heading straight for the top of the stone monkey's head, striking at the enemy's vital point. The stone monkey had no choice but to restrain his energy, and the power of that area attack was reduced to only one-tenth. Even so, all the heavenly soldiers and generals on the ship were overturned. Those with strong magic power felt their blood and qi surge, while the weak ones, like the two at the beginning, clutched their chests and vomited blood.

The stone monkey withdrew its magical power and threw a punch to meet the beam of spiritual light.

"Boom!"

A loud explosion rang out from the void, annihilating the spiritual light and the force of the punch.

That's right.

Ding Lin's eyes lit up with surprise. He had almost given up hope, but unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better, and the turning point came so suddenly. He used all his strength to sense...

A premonition told Ding Lin that if he missed this opportunity again, he might truly never have the chance to learn the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique". Feeling the magical energy fluctuations coming from afar, many of the difficulties he had struggled with in the past suddenly became clear.

……

The stone monkey did not immediately make a move. He glared at the ship with a cold expression, his eyes fixed on the cabin at the top of the ship. The cabin door opened, and a majestic and imposing figure walked out. He was dressed in a black casual robe and was not wearing armor. He was at least nine feet tall, with broad shoulders and a thick waist. He had a lion's mouth and a wide nose, and his angry eyes were full of danger. He stood on the platform at the corner of the cabin, looking down at the stone monkey with a clear and dangerous gaze.

"marshal!"

Among the countless heavenly generals, all those who could still move forced themselves to suppress their injuries and bow in respect.

Tianpeng didn't look at them; his eyes were fixed on the stone monkey.

"Was it you who ordered the killing of my old Sun's horse?" the stone monkey asked, his question posed but his tone certain.

“No,” Tianpeng said silently, stating the facts directly.

"Hmph!" The stone monkey sneered, his face showing a disdainful sneer. "I didn't expect that you, who look so tall and strong and have such great magical power, are actually someone who dares to do something but doesn't dare to admit it."

"Tens of thousands of celestial horses, it is indeed a pity. If possible, I would like to spare their lives," Tianpeng said slowly. "But a large-scale military exercise is like wartime. Anyone who dares to charge into battle," Tianpeng paused, his voice deep and heavy, "Kill!"

One word, filled with bloodshed and desolation.

The stone monkey narrowed its eyes, as if it could see mountains of knives and seas of fire, and clashing swords and iron horses.

"How could my 80,000-strong Tianhe navy be allowed to break military discipline because of a bunch of beasts? Although it wasn't my order, the soldiers followed the rules and were certainly without fault." Tianpeng's voice turned cold. "On the contrary, you are incredibly audacious. Do you know the meaning of breaking a flag? On the battlefield, we kill generals and seize flags. By breaking my banner, you are insulting my 80,000-strong Tianhe army. Are you prepared to bear the consequences?"

Tianpeng looked down with cold disdain.

"If you surrender now, you might still have a sliver of your soul left in the Lingxiao Palace, before the Jade Emperor's steps, to be reincarnated. Otherwise, you will only face the fate of having your soul scattered!"

"Soul scattered? Hahaha!" The stone monkey's eyes were a little strange. He suddenly burst into laughter, then abruptly stopped. "You actually dare to say that I, Old Sun, should surrender without resistance, just for your tattered flag? The Jade Emperor invited me, Old Sun, to Heaven to serve as an official, not to be humiliated!"

"I originally intended to give the Jade Emperor face and only planned to kill your entire boatload of people, then give you a good beating, and let the matter drop. But I never expected you to be so unreasonable, you beast!"

The stone monkey's eyes are dangerous.

"What a fine word, 'beast.' Since you've admitted it, then things are easy. What does it matter if the flag is broken? You've slaughtered that bunch of beasts, so I'll just have to make sure your entire ship is wiped out, and your 80,000 naval troops lie dead on the Milky Way!"

“Stubborn and unruly, you are still a demon cultivator from the lower realm. Even if you wear an official robe, you are still wild and untamed, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth,” Tianpeng cupped his hands towards the direction of Lingxiao Palace. “How noble is the Great Heavenly Venerable? You are wearing a green robe and leading this group of heavenly horses. You must be working in the Imperial Horse Administration. At most, you are just a lowly sixth-rank official. You dare to speak so arrogantly, saying that you have seen the Jade Emperor, just because you have some ability.”

"What did you say?" Upon hearing this, the stone monkey's face twitched violently. "You said, what rank is the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses?"

"Sixth rank," Tianpeng replied, still puzzled, his eyes filled with disdain. "With your status, you can only kneel outside the palace during the grand court assembly, and you can't even see the imperial steps."

You're saying that the position of Bi Ma Wen is only... a sixth-rank official?

The stone monkey's face twitched, its eyes fixed on Tianpeng, and suddenly it became fierce, as countless memories surged into its mind at the same moment.

He recalled his smugness when he was appointed to the post, and the amused looks from his colleagues when he called himself the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses...

(End of this chapter)