Chapter 199 The Man Riding on Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds
Chapter 199 The Man Riding on Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds
Inside the Bull Head Fortress, Zixia, dressed in a red wedding gown, stood at the entrance of the outer hall, watching people come and go outside.
Her heart was filled with despair.
Yesterday, Supreme Treasure had already told her that they would meet in the inner courtyard at midnight.
But when she waited until midnight, she didn't receive news of Supreme Treasure; instead, she received news of the Bull Demon King taking a concubine and getting married.
Red banners covered the entire Bullhead Fortress, filling the entire fortress with a festive atmosphere.
High up in the building, Zixia gazed into the distance, her eyes filled with hope. Looking at the dark, cloud-covered sky, she murmured to herself, "Supreme Treasure, I'm waiting for you. You must come and take me away!"
Beside her, Qingxia, whose soul had been transferred by Niu Xiangxiang, murmured, "You're still thinking about that person?"
"He probably doesn't know now that he's enjoying himself with that girl."
Zixia showed no doubt whatsoever, and said with certainty, her hands cupping her chin, "Zhi Zun Bao will definitely come to save me. He said he would take me away."
"I don't believe he'll ignore me."
Qingxia picked her nose and said disdainfully, "He was talking about the third watch of the night. Several days have passed, and he still hasn't come."
"If you ask me, this kid has definitely forgotten about you."
Zixia shook her head. "He will come. He promised me."
Qingxia shook her head. "It's up to you. Whether he comes or not, you're getting married today."
"The Bull Demon King is not an easy demon to deal with..."
Qingxia sighed and murmured, "I never thought that after fighting for so long, we would end up being killed by such a monster."
She shook her head, silently walked to the side, and closed her eyes to ponder.
Zixia still wore that smile, her eyes filled with joy, as if she were oblivious to her own predicament.
"I believe he will come and marry me."
"He will come to marry me, dressed in golden armor and riding on a seven-colored cloud!"
Inside the Water Curtain Cave,
The moment Ye Ming held the Ruyi Jingu Bang, he felt the power belonging to Sun Wukong suddenly surge forth.
As this power emerged, the gates of the laws of force and change slowly opened for him.
He himself had some understanding of the laws of force, and the Great Strength True Martial Body among the Ten Absolute Body Techniques was a manifestation of the power of force.
However, in the art of Gu Masters, the power of these laws is mostly manifested through Gu worms.
But he was no stranger to the principles of strength.
In just a few days, he successfully mastered the law of power by using the power of Sun Wukong.
However, when he came into contact with the Dao of Change, he encountered a slight bottleneck.
The Dao of Transformation contained in the Seventy-Two Transformations of the Earthly Fiends is not profound, and it is difficult for him to truly grasp the Dao of Transformation by using it.
This principle of change provided him with a new perspective and an opportunity to explore the principles of change.
He has now only scratched the surface of this transformation. If he wants to master it to a deeper level, without any other opportunities, he can only rely on persistent effort and gradual comprehension.
Due to the time-sealing effect, his current combat strength is only at the seventh level of Gu Immortal cultivation.
However, he possesses various combat power systems, and if they were to actually fight, even an ordinary eighth-level Gu Immortal would not be his match.
Moreover, throughout countless reincarnations, he comprehended numerous immortal Gu formulas, but he was unable to refine these Gu worms due to the lack of corresponding Gu materials.
If he could refine all the immortal Gu formulas he had comprehended, and with the support of sufficient immortal energy, then even the best among the eighth-rank Gu Immortals would be no match for him, given his strength as a seventh-rank Gu Immortal.
Among these Gu formulas, the greatest gain is the most powerful one: the Nine-Turn Power Gu!
However, with his current resources, it's a pipe dream for him to refine this Nine-Turn Power Gu.
His foundation was ultimately too shallow.
"Phew~"
After habitually exhaling a breath of stale air and sensing his increased strength, Ye Ming calculated the time with his fingers.
"Has seven days already?"
"Hopefully, it's not too late!"
After gathering his insights into the two laws, Ye Ming gripped the Ruyi Jingu Bang and gave it a slight tremor. The familiar Great Sage outfit—lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes, phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and chainmail golden armor—instantly appeared on his body.
With a thought, a seven-colored auspicious cloud appeared, carrying him directly towards the direction of Bull Head Fortress.
Although comprehending the laws took a little time, Ye Ming did not forget his mission to enter this world of reincarnation.
He remembered very clearly how he overcame the inner demons within this cycle of reincarnation.
Tonight, it's time to put an end to all of this.
After exiting the Water Curtain Cave, Ye Ming glanced at the slowly descending Sun Star and flew away on a cloud.
The sky was dark.
Inside the Bull Head Fortress, the lights were bright, and a hundred demons gathered.
Red wedding banners will adorn the entire Bull Head Fortress, where the minotaur-like minions of the Bull Demon King will be holding torches and cheering incessantly.
On a nearby high platform, Zixia, with the body of Zhu Bajie, was tied to a high frame and silently watched another high platform where Zixia, dressed in a phoenix coronet and wedding robes, stood.
She looked at that expectant face, sighed, and said nothing more.
Now that things have come to this, there's no point in struggling anymore.
On the high platform, Zixia gazed into the distance, anticipating the arrival of the figure she imagined.
Even at this moment, she was not discouraged in the slightest.
She always believed that Supreme Treasure had promised her he would come and marry her.
Tang Sanzang, the other protagonist of this wedding banquet, was also tied to another high platform.
However, he showed no worry or fear. Instead, he spoke gently to the two minotaur guarding him, asking, "How many brothers and sisters do you have?"
Are your parents still alive?
"Say something!"
"I just wanted to make one more friend before I die."
"..."
"Therefore, being a demon is like being a human; one must have a compassionate heart. With a compassionate heart, one is no longer a demon, but a human-demon hybrid."
On the other side, the little demon holding the spear, upon hearing Tang Sanzang's words, felt as if a demonic sound was piercing his ears, even more terrifying than his own king's roar!
He felt his internal organs churning inside him, and before he could hold it in, he vomited.
Tang Sanzang turned to look at the little demon plunging down three thousand feet, a kind smile appearing on his face. He then turned to the other little demon and said happily, "Hey, he understands. Do you understand?"
The little demons below were still cheering, but the little demon being watched by Tang Sanzang had a blood-red glint in its eyes, and a trace of blood was already faintly visible at the corner of its mouth.
Tang Sanzang seemed oblivious to this scene and continued, "Humans and demons are all born of mothers."
"The difference is, humans are human mothers, while demons are demon mothers..."
"I can't take it anymore!!" the little bull demon yelled, suddenly pulled out a dagger and plunged it into his own chest, then collapsed straight down.
"Namo Amitabha Buddha".
Tang Sanzang murmured something, then turned to look at the other little demon, a signature smile appearing on his face.
They looked at each other, and he smiled without showing his teeth, "What's your mother's surname?"
"ah!!!"
The little bull-headed demon cried out in alarm, suddenly spitting out blood and collapsing straight down.
Looking at the little demon whose legs were still twitching, Tang Sanzang silently shook his head, "Namo Amitabha Buddha."
At this moment, the ceremony began, and the master of ceremonies, Xiao Yao, shouted at the top of her lungs, "Bowing to Heaven and Earth!"
The Bull Demon King, dressed as a red groom, laughed heartily, walked up to the high platform, and said to Zixia, "My beauty, let's get married!"
"Wait a minute!" Zixia suddenly raised her hand and looked at the Bull Demon King.
The Bull Demon King frowned, but still asked, "What are you planning to do now?"
"We're married today, so release my sister first." Zixia stood up, looked at the Bull Demon King, and a determined look appeared in her eyes. "I will definitely keep my promise."
The Bull Demon King scratched his head in annoyance and waved to her.
Upon seeing this, Zixia smiled, took a dagger, and walked towards Qingxia.
On the high platform, Tang Sanzang rambled on to the newly arrived bull-headed demon guarding the area, "Look, now it's the younger sister trying to save the older sister. Wait a moment, and the older sister will definitely save the younger sister."
The newly arrived bull-headed demon ignored Tang Sanzang and continued hanging his ropes on the high platform.
Having been verbally attacked by Tang Sanzang, he has fallen into a demonic state and now only wants to die to be free from suffering as soon as possible.
Having received the Bull Demon King's approval, Zixia walked up to Qingxia, cut the ropes binding her, and smiled.
"I don't want to fight anymore, you can leave!"
"You're my only older sister in this whole life."
Zixia quickly hid the dagger in her sleeve, a bitter smile on her face.
Clearly, she had already made up her mind: if Supreme Treasure didn't come, and she really did marry the Bull Demon King, then she would rather assassinate the Bull Demon King and preserve her innocence.
At least that way, if she encounters Supreme Treasure again in her next life, she can greet him with a smile.
Seeing this, Qingxia suddenly grabbed her wrist, snatched the dagger from her sleeve, and rushed straight to the Bull Demon King, shouting:
"Bull Demon King, I will not let my sister marry you!"
"Sister!" Zixia cried out anxiously and rushed toward Qingxia.
Qingxia pulled her hand away from Zixia's and said earnestly, "You're my only sister in this life!"
She looked up at the Bull Demon King, whose face was filled with murderous intent, and shouted angrily, "Come on then!"
"Even if I die today, I will never let Zixia marry you!"
On a high platform not far away, Tang Sanzang saw this scene and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
He said to the little demon who was tidying up the ropes beside him, "See, I told you so!"
"I knew this would happen!"
Seeing this, the little demon stuck its head into the noose, stretched out its legs, and immediately died.
A look of surprise appeared in Tang Sanzang's eyes. "Ah? You're even faster than me."
"You're really something!"
At this moment, the Bull Demon King saw Qingxia make a move, and suddenly jumped off the platform to fight the two of them!
His fists and palms stirred up a surge of spiritual energy.
The great demon's power was revealed; in just two rounds, it knocked Zixia and Qingxia off the high platform.
Taking advantage of the moment when the two were knocked down, Niu Xiangxiang arrived with Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, and used the Soul Transfer Technique to bring everyone's souls back.
However, at this moment, Wangcai suddenly came over, and the Soul Transfer Technique made another mistake, causing Niu Xiangxiang's soul to transfer into Wangcai's body.
The Bull Demon King jumped off the platform and resumed fighting with the crowd.
At this moment, the little demons below shouted out, cheering for their king.
The demons from all over watched this scene with smiles on their faces, completely at ease.
They never expected that what started as a wedding viewing would turn into such a spectacle.
The strength of the Bull Demon King is beyond doubt; even if several people joined forces, they would not be a match for him.
In a few tumbles, several people were knocked to the ground by the Bull Demon King's palm strikes.
Qingxia's collarbone was pierced by a group of lesser demons with long spears, locking away all her magical power, leaving her with no chance to struggle.
The Bull Demon King grabbed Zixia, a smug smile on his face.
He reached out and took the wine from his underling, forcing it into Zixia's mouth.
"Having paid homage to our ancestral master and drunk the nuptial wine, you are now a member of the Niu family!"
The Bull Demon King laughed loudly, completely ignoring Zixia's tearful eyes. He suddenly grabbed her head and, amidst the shouts of his underlings, forcibly began the wedding ceremony.
"Forgive me, forgive me," Tang Sanzang murmured, his eyes suddenly turning to the sky.
At that moment, the dark clouds gathering in the sky suddenly began to churn and surge. Strands of dark clouds converged, as if a storm was about to break.
Suddenly, the gathered dark clouds changed color, forming patches of auspicious seven-colored clouds.
A strong wind rose, blowing everyone backward. Thunder roared in the sky, and auspicious seven-colored clouds began to churn.
The Bull Demon King subconsciously loosened his grip, staring at the sky with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.
Zixia saw the auspicious seven-colored clouds in the sky, and her eyes lit up with surprise. "Clouds!"
"Could it really be him?" Qingxia, whose collarbone had been pierced, looked at the scene in the sky, a hint of expectation rising in her heart.
A clap of thunder sounded, and the little demons below began to scatter in all directions.
"Watch out!!" Tang Sanzang shouted from the high platform, "It's thundering! Bring in the laundry when it rains!!"
At that very moment, it seemed as if the prelude to the Little Knife Society's music echoed in the sky, and the colorful clouds suddenly poured in, gathering above the stands below.
Seven-colored auspicious clouds gathered into a ball, gradually shrinking and dissipating.
A voice, clad in golden armor and wielding the Ruyi Jingu Bang (a magical staff), slowly appeared on the stands.
"Hmm? You stinky monkey who seduced my wife!" The Bull Demon King frowned, a hint of hostility flashing in his eyes.
"We may be familiar, but if you keep talking nonsense like this, I'll still sue you for defamation!" Ye Ming slammed the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand into the ground. In an instant, the entire earth churned, and countless lesser demons were swallowed up by the cracks in the ground.
"Kill him!" The Bull Demon King looked at the other powerful demon and tempted them, "Then we'll share Tang Sanzang's flesh!"
The demons paled, each looking at Sun Wukong, clad in golden armor, on the high platform, their eyes revealing a greedy glint.
"Kill them!!"
A little demon cried out in surprise and rushed towards Ye Ming with the magic weapon in its hand.
"Wow! It seems like any Tom, Dick, or Harry is trying to scam me!"
He smiled slightly, then suddenly swung his golden cudgel, smashing the charging demon into mincemeat with a single blow.
Ye Ming looked at the group of powerful demons, a familiar yet serene smile appearing on his face, a flash of golden light passing through his eyes.
He exclaimed delightedly, "Peacock, lion, elephant... you really are quite suitable as my Gu poison materials!" (End of Chapter)
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