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

On Huaguo Mountain, thunderclouds gradually gathered, obscuring the sunlight.

More than a hundred Lei Fu soldiers stood solemnly on the clouds, their armor gleaming coldly, their murderous aura descending like clouds, enveloping the surrounding wilderness.

Although the tiger demon usually roared and gathered in the mountains and forests, dominating the area and boasting of its ferocity.

But have you ever seen the majestic presence of the Heavenly Court's legitimate divine generals and the organized Thunder Department soldiers?

Not to mention the silver-armored general standing at the head of the generals with his hand on his sword, even the black-robed general beside him, wielding a steel spear and exuding a dragon-like aura,

The sight of hundreds of well-armored, fiercely imposing heavenly soldiers behind it had already terrified it.

The tiger demon, whose nature was to bully the weak and fear the strong, felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing this display of power. His ferocity vanished instantly, and he hurriedly clasped his hands, forcing himself to remain calm, and said:

"Your...Immortal Rongbing!"

"This little demon is merely passing by this mountain. Seeing how clever this monkey is, I wished to tease it a bit; I have absolutely no intention of harming it! I'll be going now, I'll be going now!"

Before the words were even finished, its expression changed drastically, and it instinctively retreated rapidly to the side and back!

"boom!"

A silver spear, crackling with lightning, shot down from the clouds like a thunderbolt from the heavens, crashing down on the spot where it had just stood!

The mountain rocks shattered in response, sending boulders flying and dust billowing everywhere.

Three or five thunder soldiers and generals descended from the clouds. The leader, a thunder general, brandishing a silver spear, his leopard eyes wide open, shouted sharply:

"Entangled by karma, blood is faintly visible!"

"You vile beast, you devour people and souls, your evil deeds are countless, how dare you try to cover up your crimes? Today you have run into my Thunder Palace's patrol, you deserve to be executed!"

The sound was like thunder, shaking the tiger demon's ears.

It looked up and saw that above the clouds, the heavenly soldiers raised their spears and halberds slightly, with lightning leaping at the tips of their blades, their energy locking down all directions.

The tiger demon's legs trembled; its ferocity had long since vanished, replaced only by boundless fear. It hurriedly said:

"My lord, please see the truth! This little demon is innocent! It was all... it was them first..."

"Take it down."

Above the clouds, Fei Peng's voice fell clearly and decisively.

The order is issued and the law follows.

Several thunder soldiers and generals immediately drew their weapons, some knives and some axes, and formed an encirclement, cooperating seamlessly to strike the tiger demon's vital points.

They are all seasoned warriors who have followed the True Lord for many battles. They are skilled at fighting demons and monsters together. Why would they talk about the rules of fighting one-on-one with a mere demon?

In an instant, the shadows of guns and blades wove a net, while lightning spells and runes bombarded each other in a crisscrossing manner.

The tiger demon was overwhelmed and unable to defend itself properly. Its protective magic was torn apart by the pure Yang thunder magic, and its miserable howls were endless. It no longer had the ferocious arrogance it had shown before.

In no time, his fur was stained with blood, and his defeat was fully revealed.

Lei spotted an opening, stepped forward to the side, and delivered a heavy side kick, striking the tiger demon squarely in the chest and abdomen.

"puff!"

The tiger demon seemed to have been struck by a mountain, letting out a miserable howl as it spat out blood.

Its massive body was sent flying backward, crashing into the forest behind it and collapsing a grove of ancient trees.

Dust billowed into the sky, startling a group of monkeys in the distance who jumped up and down, squeaking and chattering.

The tiger demon struggled to get up, but several beams of cold light were already delivered to it simultaneously.

The spear tip, axe blade, and thunder whip were aimed at his throat, heart, and dantian, respectively, locking onto his vital points with chilling killing intent.

"Immortal, spare my life! This lowly demon knows his sins! I am willing to surrender and accept..."

The tiger demon begged for mercy in a pitiful voice, but its words abruptly stopped halfway through.

With a twist of the silver spear, it shattered the heart; with a swing of the golden axe, it severed the neck.

Lei Jiang sheathed his gun and said coldly, "Since you have confessed your crimes, then you shall be executed."

The enormous tiger head rolled into the dust, its demonic blood splattering over ten feet.

The tiger demon's eyes widened, still showing fear and pleading, but its life force was already gone.

Lei Jiang sheathed his spear, nodded slightly to his companions, and then led his men back to their own camp on a cloud to report to General Fei Peng.

From beginning to end, he didn't even glance at the tiger's corpse, nor did he have the slightest thought of performing any rituals to help it pass on.

In the distance, the fiery aura emanating from the Monkey King had long since subsided.

He and the monkeys witnessed this swift and decisive demon-slaying scene.

The Monkey King couldn't help but scratch his ears and cheeks, feeling both surprised and delighted.

Seeing that the silver-armored general at the head of the clouds was organizing his troops and seemed about to leave.

His heart warmed, and he could no longer restrain himself. He somersaulted onto the high cliff ahead, bowed towards the clouds, and called out:

"Thank you all! Thank you all!"

Above the clouds, Fei Peng, who was about to lead his troops away, lowered his eyes upon hearing the sound.

His gaze fell on the golden-furred stone monkey on the rock, and he paused slightly.

He naturally remembered that when the stone monkey was born, it was just as the grand court assembly was about to end. At that time, golden light soared into the sky, startling the Dipper Palace.

Observing its appearance and spirit today, it is indeed exceptionally beautiful and extraordinary.

Even more remarkable is witnessing the divine might in vanquishing the demon, yet instead of being afraid, one feels a surge of admiration. Such courage and spirituality are truly rare.

Fei Peng didn't say much, only nodded slightly, and then led the Lei family soldiers into streaks of light, heading straight for the depths of the East Sea.

The Thunder Department soldiers vanished as quickly as they had arrived, disappearing into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

Only Flower Fruit Mountain remained in ruins, along with the Monkey King, his heart pounding with emotion as he gazed up at the heavens.

The tiger demon was subdued, and its body fell to the ground, revealing a huge headless tiger corpse lying across the mountain stream.

After the monkeys calmed down a bit, they gradually gathered around and pointed at the corpse.

Some of the bolder ones went forward to kick the tiger's claws, tug at its fur, and squeak and yell, feeling both fear and, more than anything, a sense of catharsis.

The Monkey King stood alone on the high cliff, gazing at the horizon where the Thunder God's soldiers had disappeared, his heart filled with turmoil.

After a long while, he finally composed himself and jumped off the rock.

An old monkey approached and pointed to the enormous tiger carcass, asking for instructions:

"Your Majesty, what should be done with the carcass of this ferocious tiger?"

The Monkey King scratched his cheek, his golden eyes darting around, and after a moment's thought, he said:

"Just like the white python we killed a few years ago, we skinned it, divided the meat, and had a good feast with the children to replenish our energy."

Upon hearing this, the monkeys were overjoyed, scratching their ears and cheeks and cheering. Immediately, the strong macaques and the nimble macaques stepped forward, dragged the tiger's carcass, and picked it up in a flat place.

The old monkey pondered and said, "Your Majesty, this tiger skin is very large and thick; ordinary monkeys cannot wear it."

"Why not tan it and lay it out on the king's stone bed and seat to make a tiger-skin cushion? That would be both imposing and warm."

As they were talking, some monkeys found sharp stone pieces and began to skin and dismember the animals.

Before long, a pile of firewood was set up, and the tiger meat was cut up and roasted. The aroma filled the air, and the monkeys fought over the food, creating another noisy and joyful scene.

The Monkey King sat on a high rock, watching his children and grandchildren play and share food, but his gaze unconsciously drifted to the horizon where Lei Fu's soldiers had disappeared, his eyes thoughtful.

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Inside the Crystal Palace of the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Auspicious clouds stretched in thousands of strands, and rosy rays shone in countless directions. Shrimp soldiers and crab generals stood solemnly, while clam maidens and mermaids held pearls in their hands. It was indeed a fairyland in the water, a sacred palace hidden in the sea.

As the poem testifies: Pearl palaces and shell pavilions shine brightly in the dragon court, agate steps and amber screens. Golden palaces and silver palaces gleam, and rare flowers and jade herbs exude fragrance.

Shrimp soldiers and crab generals stand in ranks, while mermaids and clam maidens hold jade vases. This is the abode of the Dragon King of the East Sea, where mist and clouds constantly swirl around the crystal city.

Inside the Crystal Palace, Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, sat high on his throne, reviewing documents from the aquatic creatures.

Suddenly, the Turtle Prime Minister hurried in, bowed, and reported:

"Your Majesty, suddenly, a vast expanse of azure energy rose into the sky above the East Sea, its powerful Daoist aura shaking the underwater palace."

Judging from its atmosphere, it seems to be the manifestation of some ancient Taoist temple, drawing upon the energy of all directions!