Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 474 - 247: The Flood

This thunderbolt was like a clarion call to attack, as countless thunders descended from the skies, turning the entire Lion Camel City into a world of thunder.

The minor demons frantically fled within Lion Camel City, dodging the strikes of Heavenly Thunder, yet these bolts seemed to have eyes of their own, effortlessly finding them no matter where they hid.

The three demons in the sky, seeing this, were taken aback. They looked around and saw no one casting spells, yet the thunders were indeed striking at all the demons in Lion Camel City.

Dapeng, caught off guard for a moment, was struck by a thunderbolt, the intense pain made him cry out involuntarily, causing his attack on Zhu Bajie to pause briefly.

It was during that moment, Sand Monk seized the opportunity and pounced once more, entangling Dapeng.

A flicker of disgust crossed Dapeng's eyes, as Sand Monk had become like an adhesive plaster to him, clearly not his match yet steadfastly clinging on with relentless tenacity, holding him tight enough to prevent him from providing support elsewhere.

What concerned him more was the eerie Heavenly Thunder, which seemed determined to target them, continuously streaking above their heads, forcing them to guard against sudden strikes during the fight—truly a miserable feeling.

The great battle over the skies of Lion Camel City continued, but for Cui Cui running through the streets, all of this had no meaning. Her heart was occupied by a single thought, to bring back the "hope" she held in her hands.

The tiny girl, with steadfast strides, ran on the road regardless of the rugged bumps ahead or the howling winds beside her. The large raindrops hitting her tender face made her wince, as they somewhat hurt.

But at that moment, the little girl showed no sign of retreat. Her young body ran through the rain, heading towards her home.

Her worn grass shoes splashed water as she stepped into puddles, her little feet turning bright red from the cold, yet Cui Cui felt nothing, her body filled with strength.

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As time passed, the thunder gradually weakened, leaving the demons on the ground constantly wailing. Dapeng looked down at the mess below and frowned slightly, an uneasy feeling in his heart as he sensed that something bigger might still occur.

Cui Cui had reached Lion Camel City without any hesitation; she quickened her pace toward the slums. All the minor demons were already distracted by the battle above, so none noticed the small figure running through the rain.

When Cui Cui reached her dwelling place, dawn had broken. The torrential rain suddenly ceased, and a crack appeared in the previously cloud-covered sky. The rising sun shone directly onto Cui Cui's cute face through the clouds.

That adorable face, unusually red from prolonged running, made all the surviving residents step out of their homes, incredulously watching Cui Cui, who resembled a little angel descended from heaven.

Looking at those familiar faces, Cui Cui showed a brilliant smile and said smilingly to everyone, "I have brought back hope."

The people looked perplexed. In their memory, Cui Cui had already died, yet here she was, bathed in the golden sunlight as if she were a Divine Spirit descended from heaven, her youthful face smiling, warming the heart of everyone who saw her.

"Hope!" some murmured to themselves.

What a beautiful vocabulary this was, after so many years they had ceased to hope that they might hear such words again. They were like ants forgotten by the heavens, struggling to survive in the mud; for them, hope was merely a beautiful thought, unattainable and out of reach.

Cui Cui, amid the puzzled expressions of the crowd, slowly raised the wooden plaque she had received from Lu Yu.

A small wooden plaque engraved with a large character for "person" was new, and the character had also been freshly carved. Everyone was puzzled by what this had to do with hope.

Just then, a thunderous rumble reached their ears, and everyone turned in astonishment toward the east. The sound did not come from the sky, but from outside Lion Camel City.

The noise, unlike the sounds of the battle with Monkey and the others, was grander and more forceful.

Someone climbed to a high point and gazed into the distance, quickly letting out a terrified cry, "A flood, it's a flood, the flood is coming!"

As soon as the words were uttered, the massive flood struck the city walls of Lion Camel City, causing a violent tremor through the city at that moment.

The majestic walls could not stop the flood's advance, indestructible as they were; they soon breached the walls and forced the gates open, starting to ravage throughout Lion Camel City.

Countless demons were swept away by the rushing waters, unable to even cry out before they were drowned.

They soon realized that this flood was not ordinary water; the moment they touched it, their Mana was sealed. Arms seemed to emerge from the water, incessantly pulling them in, while the water, heavy as a thousand weights, continuously squeezed their bodies, instantly killing many demons at once under its intense pressure.

The people in the slums, clung tightly together. Facing such a horrific natural disaster, even the fearsome demons could only flee for their lives, let alone ordinary people like them who could only embrace each other as they faced the end of their lives.

Cui Cui's parents held her tightly in their arms; perhaps it was also a kind of happiness for a family to die together.

The flood advanced quickly and in no time had reached their location; just as everyone was preparing to close their eyes and face the arrival of death,

the wooden plank that Cui Cui had brought forth emitted a dazzling light, which was bright but not blinding, bringing the warmest feeling to everyone.

The light, emanating from the character for "person" on the wooden plank, quickly enveloped the entire slum. The torrential flood approached but eerily bypassed this area, and they could still see the demons carried by the surging waves.

Those normally ferocious and terrifying demons, faced with such a catastrophe, had no means to save themselves and could only let the flood sweep their lives away, whereas the people, whose lives were ordinarily as trivial as weeds, could now serenely watch the surrounding waters surge by, exclaiming in awe.

"It truly is hope," an elderly scholar couldn't help but kneel on the ground, looking at the miraculous scene before him, weeping bitterly. He felt that their suffering was about to end, and these oppressive demons would soon face their reckoning.

In the sky above, three demons saw the scene below. Each widened their eyes, showing a look of disbelief. Although the flood was fearsome, how could it decapitate all the demons of Lion Camel City, especially when those were carefully selected demons?