Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 462 - 235 Monkey is Coming
The little demon gave a light smile and whispered into Lu Yu's ear, "If it were any other time, our strength wouldn't stand a chance. Unfortunately, the three Great Kings had previously led an expedition to a small world, and took all the elites of Lion Camel City with them. They were all captured by that human, Lu Yu, in one fell swoop. Now, Lion Camel City is severely short-staffed. I've heard that it won't be long before they start selecting some of us to head to Lion Camel Country."
Lu Yu's eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "This is a great opportunity indeed."
"How about that, am I a good brother or what? I've only told you this news. You mustn't tell anyone else," the little demon urged Lu Yu.
Just then, a loud commotion suddenly arose up ahead, seeming to carry the orders of two Demon Kings.
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A formidable demon stood on the platform above, shouting down at the multitude of small demons below.
"Listen up, everyone! The two Great Kings have decreed that a group of monks traveling west will be passing through Lion Camel Ridge soon. Keep your eyes wide open and make sure they don't leave."
Upon hearing this, the little demons burst into a clamorous debate, speculating about the origins of these westward traveling monks and why they warranted such attention from the two Great Kings, especially since the last person to disrupt Lion Camel Ridge had been Lu Yu.
"What's there to worry about from the Great Kings? They're just a few monks. Though we don't eat many monks, we've had our share!" a little demon shouted with a laugh.
The other little demons laughed upon hearing this, turning the whole scene into a disorderly mess.
Seeing this, the demon's brows furrowed slightly. He clenched his fist and swung it towards the distance. With a loud boom, rocks on the cliff exploded and fell to the ground, creating a huge noise and kicking up a cloud of dust, causing several nearby little demons to sneeze uncontrollably.
"Silence!" the demon commanded from his elevated position, taking advantage of the momentum to scan the surroundings with a roar.
This action proved effective, as the previously noisy demons suddenly quieted down. They were intimidated by the earlier disturbance and stared in disbelief at the imposing demon standing on the platform.
Initially, these little demons were somewhat resentful, thinking that since they were all minions of the Great Kings, why should this one be able to stand on the platform and issue orders on behalf of the kings? Their earlier clamor was precisely due to this dissatisfaction. Now, seeing his power, they instinctively shut their mouths. After all, in the Demon Race, strength is paramount. Without it, one could be killed without any grounds for complaint.
"My goodness, who knew he'd be so formidable," muttered the well-informed demon standing in front of Lu Yu, seemingly surprised by the impressive capabilities of these elite demons.
"Is that so? Are these the elites?" Lu Yu asked knowingly, as playing his role well required doing things that matched his identity. Through this principle, he had thrived among the many little demons without revealing anything.
"Indeed, this is one of the few survivors. It's said that he was injured and couldn't join that expedition. But now, he's become the strongest here, aside from the Great Kings themselves," the little demon sighed.
"However formidable Lu Yu from the human race must be to have slain all these terrifying beings," the Little Demon said with a look of envy on his face, imagining what it would be like if he could become that powerful one day.
The Demon, standing on the high platform, majestically swept his gaze over the Little Demons below before slowly saying, "These monks are no ordinary figures; coming all the way from the Great Tang in the Eastern Land, they must have passed through many a Demon King's territory and still remain unharmed—it's not as simple as it seems."
"Listen well, among these four there is one called Sun Wukong, who is the best at transformations, often disguising himself as flies or mosquitoes to gather information. You must remain vigilant at all times, and if you spot anything unusual, you must report it to the Great King without delay."
The many Little Demons responded in unison, their voices echoing through the heavens with a semblance of a regular army. The Little Demon on the platform nodded in approval before saying, "The Great King commands that from today, you will patrol in groups of forty. Report any unusual activities promptly."
He then began assigning groups and Lu Yu was also among those patrolling the mountain. He looked at the Gold Medal in his hand, which was threaded with a piece of velvet rope. On one side, it read "Terror to All Demons," and on the other, "Small Whirlwind" in large characters; he couldn't help but give a wry smile, never having thought that he too could one day become an honorable Small Whirlwind.
Yet the Demons were generous with their commitments; the Gold Medal was made of pure gold, and were it taken to the human realm, it would likely cause many to fight over it. But to the Little Demons of Lion Camel Ridge, this object was neither edible nor practical, being rather unwelcome and heavy, which made Lu Yu reflect on how different the two worlds were.
The Little Demon returned to give his report, detailing the events that had taken place to the Green Lion and Bai Xiang in their cave.
The two Demons nodded in satisfaction and said, "Well done, you may leave now!"
After the Little Demon's figure disappeared, the Green Lion sighed and said, "Alas! Years of accumulated wealth ruined in an instant, now only left with inferior sorts. It really gives me a headache just looking at them."
Bai Xiang knew he was reminiscing about the past Little Demons, who compared to the current foolish ones, were truly elite. They handled the tasks so competently that neither had to worry at all.
He couldn't help but lament, "Who's to say otherwise? If those juniors from before were still here, I doubt Lu Yu would have ever escaped from Lion Camel Ridge." At this point, he was still troubled by Lu Yu's escape.
"For now, we must hurry to complete the task assigned by our ancestor. When we return to Mount Ling, we can guard against Lu Yu seeking revenge. I must admit, I'm scared!" Although reluctant to acknowledge it, the Green Lion was well aware that if Lu Yu struck again, their lives would likely be at stake, thus he was actively preparing to complete the task assigned by their ancestor to seek protection.
"It's ironic, my brothers and I never anticipated such a day, truly a twist of fate." The thought of their initial descent from heaven, spirits high, still clearly in his mind, Bai Xiang sighed unceasingly.
"I heard that Sun Wukong and Lu Yu are from the same sect, with Divine Skills even greater than his; I wonder if it's true," the Green Lion asked, somewhat curious.
"But from what I see, although Monkey Sun might excel in conflict, when it comes to mystical and formidable Divine Skills, rich in method and terrifying in approach, Lu Yu is like no other I have encountered in my life," Bai Xiang said, his heart trembling at the thought of Lu Yu's mysterious Divine Skills, an overpowering sensation he could never forget; he had always kept to himself that he felt Lu Yu's Divine Skills were akin to the transcendent powers of All Saints mentioned in legends.
