Chapter 361: Chapter 361

The Green Fur Lion, White Elephant, and Golden-Winged Roc emitted a dense Monster Energy.

Behind them were countless little demons, densely packed, covering mountains and fields—roughly estimated, there were at least tens of thousands of them.

At that moment, Sun Wukong just caught sight of a section of bamboo emanating light and falling into the hand of the Golden-Winged Roc.

Clearly, the illusion that had trapped them was this unremarkable piece of bamboo.

It turned out that after the Golden-Winged Roc had restored the Demon Nature of the Green Fur Lion and White Elephant, he had promptly set up an Illusion Array on the inevitable path of Xuanzang and his three companions.

Thus, they became lost within the Illusion Array.

This Illusion Array was incredibly potent, like a separate Minor World completely isolated from the outside world.

After restoring the Demon Nature of the Green Fur Lion and White Elephant, the Golden-Winged Roc led them to capture Sun Wukong and Xuanzang.

Zhu Bajie saw that the Green Fur Lion and White Elephant were once again radiating a dense Monster Energy and said, "Master, it’s over, we’ve converted these two in vain, and they’ve reverted!"

"Second Senior Brother, it’s normal, these two demons are Ancient Demon Kings, not so easy to deal with, but after Master tries to convert them again, I reckon these two won’t be able to cause any more trouble!"

Sand Monk saw this scene but didn’t care much.

Worst case, just let Master convert them again.

Sun Wukong, having been toyed with by the bamboo forest, was seething with anger. Now, seeing these demons finally appear, he couldn’t hold back and roared, "Demon, don’t run, take a hit from Grandpa Sun!"

As he spoke, he leaped up and swung the Jingu Bang toward the three Great Demons.

"Impudent monkey, stop your arrogance, I shall meet your challenge," the Roc coldly sneered, and then with a Square Sky Halberd, he met Sun Wukong head-on. The two immediately clashed, their weapons clanging loudly, sending sparks flying, and the ground shaking.

That moment, the Green Fur Lion also looked at Xuanzang, never expecting to be converted by a mere monk.

If it weren’t for the arrival of the Golden-Winged Roc, they might have had to keep chanting Buddhist scriptures.

Suddenly, raising his broadsword, he shouted, "Minions! Attack together, capture and decide whose flesh to eat!"

Saying so, wielding the broadsword, he took the lead in flying down the hillside followed by the White Elephant brandishing a long spear.

The little demons behind them burst into cries and with their weapons, charged down the slopes, shouting about eating Xuanzang’s flesh.

This time, they aimed to cleanse their rage from the last time Xuanzang boldly entered Lion Camel Ridge and left unscathed.

Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk, each wielding weapons, guarded Xuanzang at his front. Seeing so many demons, both were cautious, as they still had to protect their master.

"Master, quickly convert these demons, we can’t let them be so arrogant!" Zhu Bajie said urgently.

Sand Monk also nodded, "Master, rest assured, we will block these demons for you!"

Xuanzang nodded, putting his hands together in prayer.

The words of Universal Salvation echoed from his mouth.

In that instant, it seemed as if Buddhist chanting descended from the heavens.

The multitude of attacking little demons, hearing this, appeared dazed.

Lesser demons, having no substantial strength, lacked the willpower to resist conversion.

"Not good, that monk has begun trying to convert us again!" the Green Fur Lion roared.

The long knife in his hand swept towards them.

Seeing the Green Fur Lion charge forward, Zhu Bajie hastily used the Nine-toothed rake to meet him, and the two immediately fought fiercely.

Then the White Elephant, wielding the long spear, rushed over, and Sand Monk, gritting his teeth, lifted the Demon-Subduing Staff to meet the charge.

Xuanzang stood still, with divine Buddhist images continuously emitting Buddhist chants from his mouth.

Behind Xuanzang, a Buddha’s Light appeared, and as it expanded, even the demons close to Xuanzang fell on their knees, their expressions softened with compassion.

"Not good!" the Green Fur Lion saw many more demons being converted and forcibly knocked Zhu Bajie aside.

With a wave of his hand, a Green Light was fiercely launched.

This Green Light then struck directly on Xuanzang’s forehead.

Xuanzang’s gaze, which had been somewhat blank, suddenly grew vacant.

He then collapsed directly to the ground!

When Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk heard the sudden cessation of the Buddhist chanting, they turned around and saw their master had already fainted.

"Hahaha! Last time, you caught me off guard with your Universal Salvation. This time, I must eat you!"

Upon seeing that Xuanzang had fainted, the Green Fur Lion couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Just then, as Zhu Bajie attempted to rush forward, he was blocked by the Green Fur Lion.

"Minions, take Xuanzang back to the cave. If he wakes up, knock him out again!"

After stopping Zhu Bajie, the Green Fur Lion roared loudly.

A crowd of little demons surged forward, grabbed Xuanzang hurriedly with many hands, and carried him away.

Zhu Bajie, seeing Xuanzang being captured by the little demons, panicked. He swung his rake, pushing the Green Fur Lion back, and then charged towards Xuanzang, shouting, "Master, I, Old Pig, am coming to save you!"

"Hmph~!" The Green Fur Lion snorted coldly, suddenly leaped forward, grabbed the bristles on Zhu Bajie’s back, and with a strong throw backward, loudly said, "Get over here!"

Zhu Bajie was caught off guard and thrown to the ground. Immediately, a group of little demons rushed up, brandishing knives and spears, trying to capture him.

Zhu Bajie roared, sitting on the ground and sweeping his Nine-toothed Rake, sending several little demons flying. He had just struggled to his feet when the Green Lion charged at him again and kicked him in the buttocks.

Zhu Bajie screamed miserably and was sent flying, crashing to the ground. Before he could get up, a crowd of little demons swamped him, pinning him down and binding him tightly with ropes.

Meanwhile, Sand Monk, who was engaged in an intense fight with the White Elephant that was evenly matched, heard the cessation of Xuanzang’s Buddhist chanting. Unable to help himself, he glanced over. Distracted, he was caught off guard by the White Elephant, who used his trunk to toss the Demon-Subduing Staff away.

Then it wrapped its long trunk around Sand Monk, lifted him into the air, and slammed him fiercely onto the ground.

With a thunderous crash, the ground was smashed into a huge pit, and Sand Monk was left dazed and confused. Before he could get up, a band of little demons rushed over and tied him up.

Sun Wukong, seeing this, realized they were doomed, as not only his master was captured, but Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk as well.

After capturing Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk, the Green Fur Lion and White Elephant ordered the multitude of little demons to take them back to the Lion’s Camel Cave.

Then, weapon in hand, they joined others in encircling Sun Wukong to attack him.

At this moment, Sun Wukong and the Golden-Winged Roc had been dueling for a dozen rounds. The Roc’s combat strength was formidable, making it difficult to determine a winner. Just then, the Green Lion and White Elephant surrounded him from two sides, and the three Demon Kings attacked Sun Wukong together.

Sun Wukong, though formidable, was unable to withstand the joint assault by the three great Demon Kings and quickly fell into a disadvantage.

The critical problem was, on the Journey to the West, he could not afford to use his full strength. Seeing that his master and two junior brothers had been captured, Sun Wukong decided to escape from there first.

Thinking this, Sun Wukong no longer hesitated. He pulled out a strand of fur, transformed it into several clones, and intercepted the three Demon Kings’ attacks.

Meanwhile, Sun Wukong himself, seizing the moment, mounted his Flying Nimbus and fled into the distance.

"Sun Wukong, where are you running off to!"

Seeing Sun Wukong fleeing, the Golden-Winged Roc roared angrily, followed by a sharp, piercing cry.

The Golden-Winged Roc instantly revealed its true form, flapping its wings rapidly, and transformed into a bolt of black lightning, swiftly chasing after Sun Wukong.

"Sun Wukong! Back when you caused Havoc in Heaven, not even a hundred thousand celestial soldiers could capture you. However, today you won’t escape my grasp."

The Golden-Winged Roc shouted proudly.

Hearing this, Sun Wukong abruptly looked up, only to see a massive black shadow already overhead. Sun Wukong’s face paled, and he tried to dodge to the side.

But it was already too late. The Golden-Winged Roc’s claw, swift as lightning, reached out and grabbed Sun Wukong, who couldn’t dodge in time.

"Haha~! Sun Wukong, let’s see where you can run to this time!"

The Golden-Winged Roc let out a wild laugh and then turned around, flapping its wings toward the direction of Lion Camel Ridge.

Before long, the Golden-Winged Roc arrived back at Lion Camel Ridge, throwing Sun Wukong to the ground. Sun Wukong’s internal strength was sealed by the Roc, leaving him weak and limp as if he was a beaten sack, and a crowd of little demons swamped him, pinning him to the ground and tying him up.

"Haha~!" The Golden-Winged Roc laughed heartily, reverting to human form and landing at the entrance of the Lion’s Camel Cave.

Just then, the Green Fur Lion and White Elephant, escorting Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sand Monk, arrived at the cave entrance. Zhu Bajie, seeing that Sun Wukong had also been captured, wailed, "It’s over now, even Brother Monkey has been caught by the demons. It looks like we are doomed to become demon fodder this time."

Sand Monk hadn’t expected that even their eldest brother would be caught this time. Now, who could save them?

Although Xuanzang had awakened by this time, his strength was sealed, and he was unable to perform Universal Salvation.

"Wukong, it’s over now. It seems no one will be able to save us this time!"

Hearing Xuanzang’s words, Sun Wukong remained unfazed and smiled, saying, "Master, don’t worry. This time, Old Sun was caught because I wanted to see what those people are up to and whether they truly intend to put us to death."

Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Xuanzang was taken aback. The people Sun Wukong referred to were naturally those from Buddhism.

"You’re still bluffing at the doorstep of death!" Zhu Bajie said with a wry smile.

The three Demon Kings, having successfully captured Xuanzang and his disciples, were thrilled and led them triumphantly back into the cave.