Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 792 - Roc Demon Laozi is Originally Immortal
792: Chapter 792: Roc Demon: Laozi is Originally Immortal
792 -792: Roc Demon: Laozi is Originally Immortal
Lion Camel Ridge, within the cave dwelling.
Though the Lion Camel Kingdom seemed like a Mortal Purgatory entirely inhabited by demons, the place where the three demons of the Lion Camel Ridge resided was a pleasant landscape, resembling a Mortal Fairyland—nothing at all like one would expect of a demon realm.
On this day, the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon left Lion Camel Ridge together.
In the Royal Palace of the Lion Camel Kingdom, the Roc Demon sat on his throne, drinking sullenly.
At his feet, dozens of wine jars were strewn about in disarray, a clear sign that he had already drunk quite a lot.
At the bottom of the palace, several maidens watched the state of the Roc Demon, wanting to advise him, but they dared not speak up.
These maidens were not human but had reached the Demon King Realm or above in cultivation level, able to completely transform into a Taoist body.
Some appeared delicately charming, others full of allure, truly comparable to the beauty of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, each with their own distinctive grace.
Yet, within the Lion Camel Kingdom, even the existence of a Demon King was only sufficient to qualify them to follow at the heels of the three Great Kings, serving as mere maidens.
“Xuanzang, Xuanzang…” Drinking the wine, already about six to seven parts drunk, the Roc Demon’s originally fair and handsome face flushed with the crimson of drunkenness, as he murmured Jiang Liu’s dharma name under his breath.
Would Xuanzang dare to oppose him under normal circumstances?
He’d simply annihilate him!
But now, it was the midst of the Journey to the West, a critical ordeal—so terrifying was the Immeasurable Kalpa that one would not act rashly against him.
Tap, tap, tap…
Just when the Roc Demon was alone in the palace, drinking, suddenly, a series of dull footsteps resounded.
Shortly thereafter, two tall and burly figures walked in.
“We greet the Eldest King and the Second King…” Seeing the two figures walking side by side into the palace, the several maidens at the top quickly bowed their heads to pay respects.
“Third brother!”
Upon entering, the Green Lion Demon’s eyes briefly swept over the wine jars on the floor before settling on the Roc Demon, and he asked, “You had someone summon us from Lion Camel Ridge to the city overnight.
Is there some matter of importance?”
“Eldest brother, second brother, let’s drink first before we talk…” The Roc Demon casually picked up two wine jars and tossed them towards the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon, saying in a somewhat tipsy manner.
The two demons caught the wine jars but didn’t hurry to drink.
“Third brother, are you troubled by something?
Why not share it with your two brothers?” The White Elephant Demon said in the manner of a considerate elder brother, grabbed a wine jar, plopped down beside the Roc Demon, and asked.
After considering the words of the White Elephant Demon, the Roc Demon seemed to lose the urge to continue drinking and nodded, saying, “Elder brothers, I’ve discovered someone has come to our Lion Camel Kingdom!”
“Who?” The Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon asked in unison upon hearing the Roc Demon’s words.
Someone has come?
Their arrival must not be ordinary, right?
If not, it wouldn’t be worth mentioning specifically.
“The Tang Monk on his Journey to the West for Scriptures!” As the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon inquired, the Roc Demon spoke.
“What!?
The Tang Monk has come!?” Upon hearing this, both the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon were startled and abruptly rose to their feet.
“Elder brothers, why such a strong reaction?” The Roc Demon glanced at the two of them curiously and asked.
Without waiting for their reply, the Roc Demon nodded slightly and said, “I see, you two are also afraid of the Immeasurable Kalpa, right?”
“Actually, it’s not a big deal.
We three brothers are not so easily bullied.
The Immeasurable Kalpa is indeed terrifying, but after all, the Tang Monk and his companions are merely passing through.
If we keep a low profile these days and avoid any involvement with them, after they continue their Journey to the West, we can keep ruling like our own Emperor without any consequence!”
The Roc Demon seemed reluctant to trouble the party of the Tang Monk, prompting the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon to exchange covert glances.
“Third brother!
I heard that eating a piece of Tang Monk’s flesh grants one Longevity Life!” The White Elephant Demon suddenly interjected, addressing the Roc Demon.
“Elder brothers, I come from a lineage with inherent Longevity Life; why would I need a piece of Tang Monk’s flesh? freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
I advise you both, don’t be tempted…” Hearing the White Elephant Demon’s words, the Roc Demon initially scoffed, then seriously cautioned both the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon.
“This…” Hearing the words of the Roc Demon, who had no intention of laying a hand on the Tang Monk, both the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon’s expressions turned a bit odd.
However, they didn’t dwell much on the issue at hand.
“Third brother…” Shifting the subject slightly, the White Elephant Demon looked at the Roc Demon with a caring expression and asked, “Since you don’t care about the Tang Monk and his companions, then why are you sitting here alone, drinking sullenly?”
“Heh heh heh, I know…” As the White Elephant Demon finished speaking, the Green Lion Demon suddenly laughed, saying, “It must be because of the matter with the Peacock Princess from Peacock Valley, right?
I believe that’s the only thing that can touch the heartstrings of our third brother!”
“Both of you brothers truly understand me!” Jiang Liu nodded, the Roc Demon candidly replied, without any intent to deny.
“Third brother, not to criticize you, but there’s a saying that fits, ‘Why yearn for a single blossom when there are flowers everywhere?’ If the Peacock Princess doesn’t like you, why torture yourself?” the White Elephant Demon said earnestly and with genuine concern.
During the conversation, he turned his head and motioned to several maidens beside him.
Following the White Elephant Demon’s gesture, four or five maidens stepped forward in unison.
The White Elephant Demon waved his fan-sized palm.
As he did so, a gust of wind rose and swept the four or five maidens straight into the Roc Demon’s arms.
“Look at these maidens, there are cold and elegant ones, innocent ones, petite ones, and tall ones.
Why seek afar when you have them near?” After pushing these varied maidens into the Roc Demon’s embrace, the White Elephant Demon spoke.
“Eldest King…” Interpreting the White Elephant Demon’s meaning, the maidens all gazed at the Roc Demon with shining eyes, their beautiful pupils watery.
“Scram!”
However, with no intent to cherish their beauty, the Roc Demon harshly shouted, and then forcefully pushed the maidens in his arms away, causing them to crash heavily to the ground, into a disheveled mess.
Seeing the Roc Demon’s anger, the maidens no longer dared entertain any improper thoughts.
They bowed their heads and quietly retreated.
“Brothers, only the Peacock Princess is worthy of me in this world.
These lowly creatures dare to covet my bed?
To take advantage of me?” The Roc Demon said disdainfully, glancing at the maidens as they left the palace.
Well then, it was clear from the Roc Demon’s demeanor that this topic was not worth pursuing any further.
“Third brother, you said the Tang Monk has already arrived in the Lion Camel Kingdom.
How did you come to know this?
Why haven’t we heard anything about it?” the Green Lion Demon spoke up then, skillfully steering the conversation back to Jiang Liu.
“Ah…”
Hearing the Green Lion Demon’s words, the Roc Demon thought about his previous encounter with the Tang Monk and how easily he had been subdued, sighing heavily, he said, “I saw the Tang Monk with my own eyes, right in the Peacock Valley.
He admitted his identity, and the Peacock Princess confirmed it!”
“So, it must be true!
Counting the days, it’s indeed about time for the Tang Monk and his followers to reach the Lion Camel Kingdom!” the Green Lion Demon said upon hearing the Roc Demon’s account, which was confirmed by what he had seen and heard.
He nodded slightly and murmured softly to himself.
“Counting the days?” The Roc Demon evidently heard the Green Lion Demon’s mutter, looking at him with a tinge of confusion in his sleepy, inebriated eyes, “Big brother, have you been calculating the Tang Monk’s arrival this whole time?”
“Third brother, you misunderstand.
The matter of the Tang Monk’s Journey to the West for Scriptures is a major event in all three realms.
Naturally, I’ve paid it some attention.
It’s been several years since he started his journey; it’s not strange that he has come to the Lion Camel Kingdom, right?” The Green Lion Demon explained.
“Hmm, that makes sense!” The Roc Demon thought about the Green Lion Demon’s explanation and found it completely reasonable, so he nodded in agreement.
“By the way, third brother, why would the Tang Monk be with the Peacock Princess?” the White Elephant Demon interjected, asking the Roc Demon with curiosity.
“I don’t know about that.
The Peacock Princess said the Tang Monk is her guest…” The Roc Demon shook his head, his face also showing confusion.
“A guest, huh!?” Upon hearing the Roc Demon’s words, the White Elephant Demon’s eyes swiveled around a bit, and soon after, his expression became hesitant, as if he had something to say but hesitated.
“Second brother, do you have something to say?” the Roc Demon asked, noticing the White Elephant Demon’s demeanor.
“Third brother, I have something to say, but I’m not sure if I should speak,” the White Elephant Demon began, his voice laced with reluctance.
“We are brothers; you can speak freely!” the Roc Demon said, straightforwardly encouraging him.
“To my knowledge, within the three realms and six paths, many fairies, demonesses, and even human women hold deep affections for the Tang Monk.
I’ve heard from time to time that on his westward journey, the Tang Monk has had ambiguous relations with many women, some even actively throwing themselves at him.
Him being in the Peacock Valley, this…”
The White Elephant Demon’s words trailed off and were not continued.
But the Roc Demon clearly grasped the implied meaning behind those words.
Upon hearing this, the Roc Demon’s complexion changed, and he thought of how the Peacock Princess had boldly grasped the Tang Monk’s hand!
With the White Elephant Demon’s reminder, and recalling what he had seen in the Peacock Valley, the Roc Demon’s mood sank.
At the same time, he realized something else.
When he had visited the Peacock Valley, it was already very late, wasn’t it?
Logically, the Peacock Princess should have been resting by that time, but there she was, together with the Tang Monk?
In the middle of the night!?
Upon this realization, the Roc Demon could no longer contain himself.
He abruptly stood up, his face so dark it seemed as though it could drip with water.
