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

Meanwhile, Chen Jiao and his Lei Mansion troops had not been far from Xiniu Hezhou when they encountered Venus arriving on auspicious clouds, conveying the Great Heavenly Venerable's decree.

After sending Venus off on a cloud, Chen Jiao stood alone on the cloud, looking eastward to observe the changes in the celestial phenomena and the flow of qi.

As far as the eye can see, the azure mist rises like pillars, supporting the sky and connecting the earth, its vast and boundless Daoist aura permeating the four corners of the earth and the eight directions.

At this moment, clouds moved in all directions, carrying wisps of energy, some clear and some turbid, like rivers flowing into the sea.

Rising from all directions, it converges at the source of the azure mist, stirring up the clouds and mist in the sky.

The winds and clouds were stirred, and the mind was thrown into disarray.

Above the clouds, the banners are silent, only the faint sounds of wind and thunder can be heard.

All the generals stood solemnly, all looking towards the True Lord.

Chen Jiao stood still for a moment, his expression calm, but a hint of lightning flashed in his eyes.

He slowly withdrew his gaze and addressed the Lei family generals standing solemnly behind him:

"This extraordinary phenomenon, with its interplay of energies, has already alarmed all directions and affected the fate of the universe."

I observe that in the direction of the East Sea, the celestial secrets are chaotic, and calamity is surging beneath the surface, suggesting that a bloody calamity may be brewing.

The East Sea region is dotted with immortal islands and teeming with independent cultivators, making it a place where all sorts of people mingle.

Furthermore, the lingering stagnant energy from the great calamity of the Weak Water in the past easily attracts demons and breeds karmic obstacles.

Now, another great upheaval has occurred. Demons, monsters, heretics, and even reclusive immortals will surely take advantage of this chaos to reveal their whereabouts, either vying for opportunities or committing wicked deeds.

Chen Jiao paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the solemn-standing generals of Lei Mansion, his tone turning serious as he said in a deep voice:

"All generals, listen to my command."

"Your subordinate is here!"

Fei Peng, Hu Lei She Qi, and other generals of the Thunder Palace bowed in unison, obeying orders with utmost respect.

"You shall immediately patrol the islands of the East China Sea and survey the vast sea frontiers."

They eradicated the evil spirits, suppressed the rebellious immortals, protected the good, and pacified the aquatic creatures.

We must nip this calamity in the bud, lest it spread and harm the common people.

"I will obey the True Lord's decree!"

The generals responded in unison, their killing intent barely concealed.

Chen Jiao nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Fei Peng and Mo Ang standing beside him, and said:

"Fei Peng, Mo Ang".

"Your subordinate is here!"

"You two will then travel to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea to convey my message to Ao Guang."

"I hereby order them to dispatch sea creature troops to cooperate with the Thunder Palace's patrols and pacify the seas. Any negligence or shirking of responsibility will be punished by me."

"Understood!" Fei Peng and Mo Ang solemnly accepted the order.

Having given his instructions, Chen Jiao raised his eyes again, gazing at the increasingly intense, seemingly boundless blue aura in the east, his eyes filled with a cold, clear light.

"As for myself... I shall obey the decree of Heaven and personally go there to suppress the wicked and uphold the majesty of Heaven."

"Take care, my lord!" The generals bowed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jiao stepped off the back of the Xie Zhi.

The next moment, his figure transformed into a blazing bolt of lightning.

Golden energy soared into the sky, and a chilling killing intent filled the air.

When lightning flashes, the sky is cleared; its power is magnificent and its force is boundless.

Along the way, many wicked demons and monsters, harboring ulterior motives and hiding their whereabouts to try and get a share of the spoils, were either frightened away by the awe-inspiring divine might and fled.

If one is unable to dodge in time and is even slightly grazed by this blazing white lightning, one's body and spirit will be violently shaken and one will be destroyed on the spot.

Along the way, they slew countless demons and monsters, heading straight for the birthplace of Jianmu Palace.

Meanwhile, the Lei family's soldiers and generals led their troops, banners fluttering and drums booming, spreading out like an all-encompassing net of thunder towards the vast East China Sea.

A chilling atmosphere swept through the clouds.

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A demonic wind swirled above Flower Fruit Mountain.

The tiger demon hovered in the clouds, its tiger eyes fixed on the golden-haired monkey on the rock below, its delight growing with each glance.

He usually enjoys eating monkey brains with wine, regarding it as a supreme delicacy.

Ordinary monkeys already find it delicious, but if we capture this monkey king, full of spirit, and eat its brain raw to absorb its essence, wouldn't that be a great tonic?

Greed is like fire, burning fiercely.

"What a monkey!"

The tiger demon grinned, its blood-red maw practically dripping with saliva.

"Aura" "This is truly a wonderful accompaniment to wine! It is my good fortune to have such a treat today!"

Having said that, it descended from the clouds, and a huge tiger claw with black and yellow stripes and bulging muscles emerged from the wind.

With five fingers like hooks, carrying a foul wind and a strong demonic aura, it grabbed at the Monkey King who was still looking up at the sky on the rock!

Before the claw-like wind even arrived, its sharp force had already caused the surrounding vegetation to bend low and the pebbles to roll.

The Monkey King was gazing at the vast blue sky in the east, his heart filled with longing, when suddenly he felt a foul wind blow against his face, and the sky darkened.

He has a naturally keen sense of perception and is immediately alert.

As the saying goes, clouds follow dragons, and wind follows tigers; this malevolent aura in the wind is definitely not benevolent.

His golden eyes suddenly turned, and he saw a ferocious tiger claw almost within reach, emitting a foul stench, as if it wanted to grab him skin and bones!

The Monkey King, seeing the tiger's claws coming at him with overwhelming force and a foul stench, remained calm.

He was born with a keen sense of perception far exceeding that of ordinary people, and being accustomed to climbing and leaping in the mountains and fields, he was exceptionally agile.

With a twist of his waist, he darted off the rock like a golden lightning bolt, narrowly avoiding the edge of the claw wind.

The claw tip brushed past the ear, catching a few strands of golden hair.

Before the Monkey King could even steady himself, he frowned, pointed his finger, and angrily cursed:

"What kind of beast is this? How dare you be so rude!"

"what?"

The tiger demon was slightly surprised when its attack missed, but then the ferocity in its eyes intensified.

"What a slippery monkey!" It shook its body, and the demonic wind became even stronger, sealing off all directions.

The second claw then extended, moving even faster, its claw wind covering an area of ​​several feet, making it difficult for the Monkey King to maneuver.

The Monkey King suddenly felt his body become heavy and his movements became stiff.

In a moment of crisis, he spotted an ancient pine tree beside him. On a whim, he kicked off the rock face with both legs and lunged at the pine branches.

At the critical moment, it narrowly escaped through the gap in the claw-like wind.

He seized a flexible pine branch, used the momentum to swing, and swung backward like a swing.

Concerned for his sons' safety, he dared not bring trouble to the Water Curtain Cave. He immediately decided to rush down into the dense forest below the mountain to lure the vicious tiger away first.

The Monkey King still shouted, "You wicked monster! If you've got the guts, catch up to your grandfather!"

"How dare such insignificant creatures as ants spout such nonsense!"

The tiger demon snorted angrily, its two claws striking out were dodged by the unintelligent monkey, leaving it somewhat embarrassed.

The reason we didn't go all out last time was because we were afraid of hurting the monkey's body and ruining its fresh flavor.

The tiger demon immediately let out a low growl, abandoning its playful intent, and its magical power surged. With a mere flick of its wrist, it seized the creature mid-air!

In an instant, a fierce wind swept through.

The Monkey King's body, which was leaping in mid-air, suddenly sank as if carrying a heavy load, and his movements immediately slowed down.

The tiger demon saw clearly, and with its third claw, which was no longer fancy, it struck out like lightning and grabbed the struggling Monkey King in its palm!

With his five fingers clenched, his magic bound the Monkey King, and no matter how hard he struggled, he could not break free.

The Monkey King was held firmly in the tiger demon's palm, feeling as if his body was bound by iron rings, his bones and muscles on the verge of breaking, yet he still stubbornly kept his neck straight and kept shouting:

"Good grandson! You're so hospitable in inviting your grandfather to wine, why such an extravagant gift? Be careful not to strain your grandfather's neck!"

He shouted and struggled desperately, his arms straining and his legs kicking wildly, but the tiger's paw remained as firm as an iron band.