Chapter 697: Chapter 697

Bull Demon King’s mind flickered continuously with thoughts—since Sun Wukong had already been to Cuiyun Mountain, it meant he hadn’t found Tang Sanzang there; hence, he came to Jilei Mountain.

The Holy Infant was incredibly clever, definitely aware that Sun Wukong would seek him everywhere; he must be hiding now to avoid danger, perhaps not wanting to involve me either.

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With a couple of snorts, Bull Demon King breathed out a hot gust and looked up at Sun Wukong, flames of nameless anger rising in his heart when thinking about his child scurrying into hiding, and shouted, "So that’s why you are here, all for Tang Sanzang.

Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang is confined within my cave mansion, come and take him if you dare."

Unconsciously, Jade-Faced Princess exclaimed, "Great King~" staring blankly at Bull Demon King, wondering when Red Boy had come and gone. We don’t even have a monk imprisoned within Jilei Mountain?! A thought suddenly flashed through her mind—could there be secret chambers in Jilei Mountain unknown to me?

Sun Wukong’s eyes sparkled, and he burst into laughter, "Brother Niu, Tang Sanzang’s identity is extraordinary, hand him over quickly, don’t make a grave mistake."

Bull Demon King also burst into hearty laughter, boldly stating, "Of course, I know Tang Sanzang’s unusual status, who wouldn’t desire the Immortal? I have decided to claim Tang Sanzang."

Zhu Bajie’s face looked miserable, sighing, "Ah, I should never have spread that rumor, what was supposed to be the Eighty-one Difficulties of the Westward Journey has now become eight hundred and ten difficulties—I have truly put myself through agony!"

Sun Wukong, scratching his head and ears, exclaimed, "The contented do not burden themselves with greed; those aware of their gains are not afraid of losses; those who cultivate their inner self remain undisturbed without recognition.

Brother Niu, prudence lies in knowing oneself, insatiable greed will only brew karmic fire, eventually devouring oneself."

Bull Demon King’s expression turned bizarre, thinking when had this monkey stopped eating bananas and started reciting Taoist Scripture.

"Enough of your nonsense, Tang Sanzang is in my hands; if you want to save Tang Sanzang, showcase your true abilities."

After repeated persuasions were in vain, rage surged in Sun Wukong’s heart, and he shrieked, "Fine—fine—you are no longer the magnanimous Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven of old. Now I shall properly discipline you on behalf of my sister-in-law and nephew."

Sun Wukong charged directly towards Bull Demon King, spinning mid-air with his staff, Jingu Bang suddenly extended, sweeping horizontally towards Bull Demon King.

"Sun Monkey, have you forgotten the contest from five hundred years ago? I am the elder brother!"

Bull Demon King’s iron rod appeared in his hand, sweeping horizontally with a thud~ the iron rod clashed with Jingu Bang mid-air, echoing a deafening sound shaking the Sky Vault and the mountains, causing all the Little Demon Kings surrounding to scatter in terror.

With a single strike, Bull Demon King burst towards the sky; one a Bull Demon Great Sage leveling the heavens, the other a Monkey King Great Sage matching the sky, the two Great Sages clashed atop the mountains, one with Jingu Bang showing no mercy; the other with the Mixed Iron Rod leaving no compassion.

The Great Sage manifested colored mist, the Demon King exuded radiant light. They fought valiantly, both formidable, grinding their teeth in fierce air, stirring dust and darkening the Heaven and Earth, rocks flying and spirits hiding. They fought until the heavens capsized and the earth keeled, with neither sun nor stars shining.

Zhu Bajie stood at the mountain peak, looking around, his Nine-toothed Nail Rake ready to strike.

"Thunk~" Sun Wokong kicked against the Bull Demon King’s body, boom~ the Bull Demon King punched the monkey’s chest, both hurtled back simultaneously, but Bull Demon King flew right towards Zhu Bajie’s position.

Zhu Bajie’s eyes lit up, and with a leap, he forcefully drove down his Nine-toothed Nail Rake, thud~ striking right at Bull Demon King’s waist, bursting into laughter, he shouted, "Bull Demon King, come down!"

With a move from Tai Chi Leverage Technique, he hooked the Bull Demon King, swirled, and threw him downward; boom~ Bull Demon King crashed heavily onto the mountain ground.

Zhu Bajie immediately formed a seal and yelled, "Heavenly Gang Divine Ability, Whip Mountain and Move Stone!"

Under a powerful mana, a mountain suddenly soared and crashed down, pinning the Bull Demon King beneath it.

Zhu Bajie landed on the mountain top, leaning on his Nine-toothed Nail Rake, looking formidable.

A streak of Jing Guang flashed, and Sun Wukong also appeared on the summit, sizing up Zhu Bajie with some surprise, saying, "Idiot, I didn’t expect you to possess such ability."

Zhu Bajie laughed heartily and said, "It’s just a small trick, a small trick indeed. It’s incomparable to your vast divine skills, Brother Monkey.

Brother Monkey, now that we have subdued the Bull Demon King, let’s hurry to save Master!"

"Alright~" Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie both leapt into the air, flying towards the Sky Scraping Cave.

The Jade-faced Fox’s expression changed drastically, cursing Old Niu for his inability to defeat even a monkey, while boasting about being a hero daily. But when it came to the crunch, he was defeated in just a few moves. She turned and hurriedly ran towards the cave, determined to find Tang Sanzang before them.

Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie hadn’t yet reached the Sky Scraping Cave when they stopped their cloud mid-air, sensing a powerful aura rising between Heaven and Earth.

Boom~ The mountain suppressing the Bull Demon King suddenly exploded, countless rocks flying and hovering in the air, swirling together to form two stone spheres, like two celestial bodies in mid-air.

The Bull Demon King burst through between the two stone spheres, floating above the giant spheres, his demon qi billowing and blocking the sun, like a revived ancient Demon God.

"Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, die!"

The Bull Demon King pushed both hands forward, hurling the two stone spheres at Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie simultaneously.

Sun Wukong suddenly turned around and with a strange laugh said, "Good stones, good tricks!" A golden light flashed on his body, and a golden pangolin appeared spinning upwards from the spot.

Zhu Bajie also charged forward, his Nine-toothed Nail Rake with a thud braced against the giant rock, Heavenly Gang Divine Ability shaking the mountain and earth. The Nail Rake slightly vibrated, sending invisible ripples spreading into the giant rock, and boom~ the giant rock shattered into a cloud of stone dust.

On the other side, another giant rock also exploded violently, and the golden pangolin spinning out from the rock, like an indestructible drill, charging towards the Bull Demon King.

Like stars colliding, fierce demon qi swept out.

The Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong both applied Heaven and Earth Dharma Image; two giants clashed between Heaven and Earth, the Bull Demon overwhelming, Fierce Ape furious, directly causing the ground to crack and mountains to collapse.

Soon after, Zhu Bajie also manifested the Heaven and Earth Dharma Image, joining the fray to aid in battle. The fight lasted for three days and nights, ending with Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie escaping in a sorry state.

As flowers blossom on both sides, each story unfolds on its branch. While Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie were battling the Bull Demon King, on another side, Red Boy led little monsters, carrying a sedan through the mountains. Inside the sedan sat the beautifully adorned Tang Sanzang.

They soon arrived at the edge of a forest. Ahead, the forest was shrouded in misty fog impenetrable even by the sight of Immortal Gods.

At the forest’s edge stood a huge stone tablet engraved with four large characters; "Five Elements Forbidden Zone."