Journey to the West: Please Call Me the White Bone Demon

Chapter 105 This Nezha is acting strangely.

The golden light faded before the South Heavenly Gate.

Yun Zhao still looked like Nezha, his handsome face showing a bit of "disarray," his robes torn, and blood still wet at the corner of his mouth. He acted very lifelike, leading 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals back in a grand procession.

This is the first time the Heavenly Court has come up here after so many simulations.

Upon arriving at the South Heavenly Gate, the Four Heavenly Kings came out to greet them. However, Li Jing and the Giant Spirit God were nowhere to be seen, and the heavenly soldiers behind Nezha all looked dejected.

The Four Heavenly Kings knew they had suffered a defeat.

They were on good terms with Li Jing, so they were naturally not well received by Nezha. They didn't dare to ask any questions and quickly made way for him.

Yun Zhao walked silently ahead. When he passed the demon-revealing mirror hanging on the South Heavenly Gate, he couldn't help but look up. The image reflected in it was still Nezha, without the slightest flaw.

Yun Zhao felt much more at ease.

"As expected, even the Demon-Revealing Mirror couldn't detect this supernatural transformation."

He was secretly pleased, but remained outwardly calm.

After entering the South Heavenly Gate, Yun Zhao waved his hand and said, "Generals, please disperse. You have had a long journey. Go back to your camps and rest."

The celestial officials in Heaven who were on good terms with Li Jing were afraid of Nezha, but these heavenly soldiers and generals were not.

Nezha was proud of his superiors but not of his inferiors. Whenever he was with the heavenly soldiers, he would always think of the happy times he had in the Zhou camp. He was not harsh on his subordinates and always rewarded them.

Upon hearing this, the heavenly soldiers and generals beamed with joy and departed one after another.

Yun Zhao originally intended to go directly to the Lingxiao Palace, but he underestimated the complexity of the Heavenly Court. After wandering around for a long time without knowing where he was, he simply found a passing fairy and asked gently, "Fairy, how do I get to the Lingxiao Palace?"

The fairy maiden was taken aback.

Normally, the Third Prince is cold and aloof, and he almost never speaks to minor immortals like them. What's wrong with him now?

But she didn't think much of it and, blushing, pointed the way: "Third Prince, go straight, past the Tongming Hall, and you'll find it."

Yun Zhao thanked him and vanished in a flash.

In front of the Lingxiao Palace.

The celestial official, having already been informed, came out of the palace gate to greet him: "Third Prince, His Majesty has decreed that you be summoned to the palace to report."

Yun Zhao cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trouble."

Upon entering the hall, the Jade Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, with civil and military officials lined up on both sides.

When the Jade Emperor saw that Nezha was alone, he frowned slightly, but he had already guessed most of the truth.

"Nezha, why are you the only one who has returned? Where are Li Tianwang, Juling Shen, and the others?"

Yun Zhao lowered his head in "regret," his voice tinged with resentment: "Your Majesty, this humble general is incompetent. The two demon kings of Huaguo Mountain are incredibly powerful. Li Jing led his army to besiege them, but he fell into their trap. He, along with the Giant Spirit God and others, were all captured by the demons."

The immortals in the hall were in an uproar.

Even though Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, was absent, the immortals had already imagined a tragic scene.

The Jade Emperor asked, "Then how did you escape? Why didn't you save Li Jing and the others?"

Yun Zhao said, "This humble general fought his way out of the encirclement and managed to escape, but the demons were too ferocious and he was powerless to save the Giant Spirit God and the others."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor almost burst out laughing.

How could he forget that this father and son have never gotten along? It's already a miracle that Nezha didn't kick Li Jing when he was down, so why would he go to save Li Jing?

Suppressing a laugh, the Jade Emperor asked, "In that case, you've returned to ask me for reinforcements?"

Yun Zhao shook his head: "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, there is no need to mobilize the troops."

"The two demons of Flower Fruit Mountain are very powerful. It was indeed an insult to Sun Wukong's talent to appoint him as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses."

"Now that they call themselves Great Sages, why not go with the flow, bestow upon them the title of Great Sage, and summon them to Heaven? That would save us from fighting. Wouldn't that be better?"

Yun Zhao thought that since the monkey had to follow the predetermined plot, he might as well suggest that the monkey go to heaven as soon as possible.

The peaches of immortality and the golden pills are like interest the monkey received in advance for serving five hundred years in prison.

The hall was completely silent.

The immortals stared wide-eyed at Nezha.

Is this... is this still the same Third Prince, the God of Slaughter, that they know?

He's usually cold and taciturn, with a menacing aura, so why is he saying such "muddying the waters" things today?

The Jade Emperor was also stunned.

He carefully examined the person before him—a lotus incarnation, holding a fire-tipped spear, with a Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon) wrapped around his waist; it was undoubtedly Nezha.

But why does this sound so mature?

The Jade Emperor thought to himself: Could it be that this kid has been beaten into fear? Has he changed his ways?

He recalled the discussions he had recently had with the Buddhist community.

Originally, he had planned to hint to his confidant Taibai Jinxing so that he could bring up the idea of being granted amnesty, but now that Nezha had taken the initiative, it saved him a lot of trouble.

The Jade Emperor nodded: "Nezha's words make sense. In that case, we shall do as you say."

"I will immediately send men to Flower Fruit Mountain to summon that demon monkey and Yun Zhao to Heaven, and bestow upon them both the title of Great Sage."

Yun Zhao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to trouble two masters with one matter. I'm quite familiar with those two demon kings, so why don't you let me go instead?"

The Jade Emperor was taken aback.

Nezha actively taking on work? That's even stranger!

He looked at Yun Zhao again, but still couldn't find the slightest clue.

This Great Celestial Venerable was extremely confident in his own strength. Now that no saints were appearing, he was one of the strongest in the world, and there was absolutely nothing that could escape his discerning eyes.

So he smiled and said, "Since you have this intention, then so be it."

Yun Zhao replied, "Your Majesty, I have just returned from a great battle and my injuries have not yet healed. Perhaps we should go in three days?"

The Jade Emperor was taken aback.

You don't look injured anywhere.

Three days in heaven are equivalent to three years on earth...

He suddenly understood something, burst into laughter, and looked as if he had seen through everything.

"Very well, my Three Altars Sea Gathering Great God, you have worked hard this time. You shall rest for three days, and then go to recruit the Demon King!"

Upon hearing this, the immortals couldn't help but chuckle.

Huaguoshan.

Three years—these three years felt longer to Li Jing than three Yuanhui (ancient Chinese calendars).

He was tormented every day by a monster called "Yun Zhao". No matter how much he begged, the monster remained unmoved and would continue to torment him in different ways.

And he never asks anyone else to do it; every time he tortures him, he shows an excited expression and lets out a strange, lewd laugh.

Li Jing now trembles uncontrollably whenever he sees him.

He couldn't understand where he had offended the other party. He thought about everyone he had offended since birth, but Li Jing couldn't recall anyone like the person in front of him.

If we were to ask who hates him the most, it would probably only be that wretched creature.

Suddenly, a person came to Li Jing's mind.

But it was quickly rejected.

No! It shouldn't be that wicked creature. When he escaped back then, his aura didn't change at all. It definitely wasn't him!

Li Jing was certain of his decision.

Just then, the door to the secret room where he was imprisoned opened, and that terrifying figure reappeared.

Today's torment is about to begin.

Li Jing had stopped begging for mercy; he knew it was pointless.

"Kill me, please kill me!"

He has begun to seek death.

But Nezha wouldn't grant his wish: "Kill you? Don't worry, not only will I not kill you, I'll let you live a good life!"

The more miserable Li Jing screamed, the more excited Nezha became.