Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Standing at the front of the battle formation, Dhritarashtra, the Heavenly King, solemnly instructed his lieutenant:

"Gather 30,000 heavenly soldiers and check whether each department has enough demon-binding artifacts."

Prepare plenty of Earth-Fixing Mirrors, for that lion demon is skilled at moving mountains and shifting peaks; we must guard against it using the terrain to escape.

The lieutenant clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and turned to leave.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dhritarashtra suddenly sensed something and turned to look.

At the end of the cloud path, a figure in a black robe came riding on the clouds, with lightning patterns flowing between the fluttering of his robes.

Dhritarashtra immediately adjusted his helmet and jade belt, strode forward, and bowed in greeting:

"I do not wish to see the True Lord here."

Chen Jiao descended from the clouds, his black robe fluttering slightly. His gaze swept over the disciplined military formation before him, and he asked:

"Why has the Heavenly King mobilized such a large force?"

Dhritarashtra gave a bitter laugh, his voice muffled, and sighed:

"I dare not deceive the True Lord, for this is a demonic scourge in the Western Niuhe Continent of the lower realm."

He pointed downwards into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds and said:

"The day before yesterday, a lion demon in Xiniu Hezhou, who called himself the Lion Camel King, caused trouble. He was quite powerful."

He was particularly skilled in a mountain-moving supernatural power, able to shift mountains from all directions, refine them into his own body, and wreak havoc on the mortal realm.

He continued in a heavy tone:

"The Heavenly King of Growth was ordered to descend to the mortal realm to subdue the demon, but unexpectedly, in a battle with the demon king, he was injured by the demon king's mountain and was forced to retreat."

"The Lion Camel King?" Chen Jiao was slightly surprised.

When he returned to Heaven, he heard the four marshals of the Southern Heavenly Gate mention that the troublemaker was a lion demon.

But to my surprise, it turned out to be the Lion Camel King.

Dhritarashtra, feeling indignant, nodded in agreement:

"It is indeed this scoundrel!"

The sword of the Heavenly King of Growth was extraordinary, but the lion demon's mountain-moving technique was truly remarkable.

I heard that after only a few exchanges, three mountains, which he had refined, pressed down on him.

Caught off guard, the Heavenly King of Growth was overwhelmed by the sheer force of the mountain and was forced to retreat.

Dhritarashtra paused, his voice growing even deeper:

"This matter has alarmed the Lingxiao Palace, and it concerns the face of the Heavenly Court. We are even more afraid that the demon will take advantage of his power and cause more trouble."

His Majesty has decreed that my brothers Guangmu and Duowen, along with I, must gather our troops and immediately descend to the mortal realm to capture the lion demon of Xiniu Hezhou!

The Heavenly Kings Virupaksha and Vaishravana, standing to the side, also wore solemn expressions. One held a red dragon coiled in his palm, while the other had a parasol shimmering with precious light, clearly ready to set off.

After speaking, Dhritarashtra bowed to Chen Jiao, the king of the Nation:

"I am bound by duty and cannot speak for long. I will speak with the True Lord after this demon has been subdued."

Chen Jiao nodded slightly: "Your Majesty has worked hard. I wish you a successful journey and an early victory."

Dhritarashtra turned around and shouted:

"Set off!"

Immediately, war drums sounded and banners fluttered.

The three Heavenly Kings, leading their heavenly soldiers and generals, rode on rolling auspicious clouds, like a torrent, rushing towards the western continent of Xiniuhe in the lower realm.

Chen Jiao stood quietly on the cloud, glanced at the enemy forces that had disappeared into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds, and continued to ride the clouds forward.

The three Heavenly Kings appeared together, leading tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers, making quite a spectacle.

However, he felt no optimism whatsoever.

The Lion Camel King was able to become sworn brothers with the Monkey King who wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, and ranked fourth among them. How could he be compared to an ordinary demon king?

You must know how discerning that monkey was, and how unruly he was.

Those who catch his eye and are called "brother" must possess extraordinary abilities or remarkable heroism.

The power to move mountains...

Chen Jiao's eyes flickered slightly.

The common technique of moving mountains by earthly evil spirits involves performing hand seals and chanting incantations to borrow the authority of the local earth and mountain gods, temporarily adjusting the energy of the earth's veins to shift the position of the mountains.

The Lion Camel King's ability to move mountains is probably an innate divine power, requiring no external seeking or divine assistance, and directly pointing to the core of the earth's magnetic field.

Refining the energy of mountains and earth enhances one's supernatural powers. Now that his cultivation has been successful, he naturally acts even more recklessly.

Although the Three Kings' journey was grand, the outcome may not be as they hoped.

The Heavenly Court, in its actions, places great importance on authority and often uses the force of thunder to intimidate people.

And the demon kings of the lower realm, especially these old monsters who have been around for many years, are all those who have fought their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

His cunning and ferocity, and his experience in fighting enemies, far surpassed that of the meritorious generals who had long resided in the Heavenly Court and followed the established procedures.

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It will most likely be a costly undertaking, and in the end, it will probably end in failure.

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Huangtianshu Lei Mansion.

The clouds in front of the mansion gate surged and shone brightly.

Dozens of heavenly generals, clad in golden armor and wielding sun-shaped spears, stood solemnly before the gate of the mansion.

His body radiated a scorching heat, causing the surrounding celestial clouds to distort slightly.

The leading deity was tall and imposing, his face obscured by the dazzling halo of the sun.

Only his eyes, like two golden lamps, blazed brightly.

It was none other than the Sun Wheel God General under the command of the Sun Emperor.

Behind him followed four celestial officials dressed in robes of blue, red, white, and black, each holding a scepter.

It is the Four Duty Officer who is in charge of the year, month, day, and hour.

The gates of the Lei residence were tightly shut.

Commander Chuihai Jiebo, who was on duty at the gate, led a group of Leifu soldiers to block the entrance.

"I will say it again."

The Sun Wheel God spoke, his voice not loud, yet carrying a scorching pressure:

"This time, the Weak Water in the lower realm overflowed, and the Yin and Turbid Qi soared into the sky, causing the movement of the sun and moon to be slightly sluggish, and the timekeeping to be slightly off by half a minute!"

This matter concerns the workings of the universe and is of utmost importance.

The details of the pacification of the Ruoshui River, presided over by the Huangtian Jingfa Zhenjun, need to be clarified immediately!

The sound was like the clash of metal, and the gaze was like a torch, piercing straight into the commander's eyes.

Commander Chuihai Jiebo remained completely still, only his fingers on the hilt of his sword tightened slightly.

His voice came through the mask, deep and firm:

"The True Lord is away on official business and is not in the residence."

As it is my duty, without the decree of the True Lord, I dare not let anyone into the mansion.

"If the divine general has official business, he may leave a document, which I will present immediately upon the True Lord's return."

"snort!"

A mocking smile curled at the corner of the Sun Wheel God's lips:

"When did the Thunder Palace of the Radiant Heaven become an impenetrable fortress, where even the Sun Emperor's troops are not allowed to enter?"

Before he finished speaking, the Sun Wheel God General's body suddenly blazed brightly, forcing the four Duty Officers behind him to take a half step back.

"What a duty it is."

The calamity of the Weak Water has affected the celestial phenomena. I am here to investigate the cause in accordance with the Emperor's decree, as this is an urgent matter!

How can you, a mere gatekeeper, possibly fob me off with rules?

If the time is missed, causing further disruption to the celestial order, can you bear the responsibility?

He took a step forward, almost face to face with the commander, and golden flames rose around him, causing wisps of white smoke to rise from the edges of the commander's black armor.

"Open the gates immediately. I intend to review the relevant files and records of the pacification of the Weak Water to investigate what other disturbances have occurred to the natural order besides the obvious threats."

The commander did not move, but merely shook his head slightly:

"The records of the Thunder Palace of the Heavenly Pivot are no ordinary documents."

Only the seal of the True Lord of the Pure Law, the decree of the Jade Emperor, or the edict of the Thunder Ancestor are recognized; otherwise, outsiders are not allowed to access them.

This is the law of heaven.

"Heavenly rules?"

The divine general sneered: "I am here by the decree of the Sun Emperor to assist in the movement of the sun!"

The turbid air of the weak water has encroached upon the sun's orbit; in this urgent situation, expediency is necessary!

"I am naturally aware of the duties of a divine general."

The leader's voice carried an undeniable firmness:

"However, the Thunder Palace records contain secrets about the laws of the Three Realms, the records of demons and monsters, and even the thunder punishments of the heavens."

Without the corresponding imperial edict or decree, even the Emperor himself cannot enter.

He turned slightly to the side, revealing a purple-gold thunder seal hanging at his waist:

"This is the seal of the Thunder Palace, personally bestowed upon me by the True Lord before he left the palace."

Everything within the mansion shall be maintained by this general in accordance with the law.

If the deity has any doubts, he may submit a memorial to the Great Heavenly Venerable or the Thunder God, requesting a decree or talisman.

At that time, I will naturally open the treasury and welcome your inspection.

The Sun Wheel God General spoke aggressively, his gaze sharp as he stared intently at the eyes hidden behind the mask of the Sea-Blowing Wave.

"I am here on the Emperor's orders to inspect the celestial order. What is wrong with investigating any unusual phenomena and verifying the cause through cause and effect?"

His sharp gaze swept over the tightly closed gates of the mansion:

"Or perhaps... there's something shady going on in your Lei residence that you're afraid to let me investigate?"