Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 777 - 697 I am the Cave Master of Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave from the Eastern Continent, the Monkey King Sun Wukong!

When I departed, burdened by mortal flesh and bones, enlightenment made my body light as a feather.

In a world reluctant to strive, those who resolve to cultivate the mysterious, unveil its clarity themselves.

Though once tough to cross the sea, today I tread back and forth with ease.

Other sights still captivate, yet unexpectedly, South Mountain came into view briefly.

...

The monkey, having mastered his skills, ventured far from home for the first time. Traveling on clouds, he covered thousands of miles in an instant, far surpassing the speed of his initial journey on foot in search of immortality.

He felt exhilarated.

Chattering loudly, hopping and skipping on the clouds, everything intrigued him.

Lu Qingfeng, on the other hand, was much steadier.

He looked around,

Guiding Six-Eared away from the Western Continent, crossing the West Sea, returning to the Nan Zhanbu Continent.

"Zhu Zi, I want to go to Gold and Silver Mountain!"

Upon seeing the Nan Zhanbu Continent below, the monkey clamored.

He remembered that on Gold and Silver Mountain, a gang of demons specialized in devouring monkey brains. He had narrowly escaped their clutches on his previous journey, an experience that had terrified him for a long time.

He had secretly vowed revenge.

Now that he had acquired skills, it was time for payback!

"Stop shouting."

"We're indeed heading to Gold and Silver Mountain."

Lu Qingfeng gestured with his hand.

The monkey had learned much, progressing rapidly. Gold and Silver Mountain's king was a perfect opponent to test his strength. It was also an opportunity to eliminate Qin Zhen, who would likely come scavenging afterwards—killing two birds with one stone.

...

Days later.

Gold and Silver Mountain.

Thump, thump, thump!

Two little mice hurriedly scurried forward.

The mountain had many large and small rats, unnoticed by the lesser demons, allowing these two mice to easily reach the summit and dive into the Gold and Silver Cave.

Less than half an incense stick's time passed.

Suddenly—

Boom!

A loud explosion erupted as three figures burst out of the cave.

One in green robes.

One with a monkey head.

And another draped in a gold and silver robe, with sly eyes and wielding a Liangyi Blade, he angrily shouted, "Who are these two monkeys daring to assault me?!"

This angry figure was none other than the Gold and Silver Kings of Gold and Silver Mountain.

He had been quietly cultivating in his cave when he was abruptly attacked. Had it not been for his keen senses and formidable skills, he might have lost his life.

How could he not be furious?

The one in green robes and the monkey exchanged glances.

Lu Qingfeng rubbed his numb hands, inwardly complaining, "This isn't right! Qin Zhen's epitaph clearly stated the demon monkey would return and slay the Gold and Silver King. How could—"

He looked at the imposing Gold and Silver King wielding the Liangyi Blade, surprised—

He and Six-Eared had ambushed him together, yet they hadn't managed to kill this Demon King!

He was puzzled, "If Six-Eared and my ambush couldn't kill him, could it be that the demon monkey who slays the Gold and Silver King isn't Six-Eared? Or is it because of my involvement?"

Lu Qingfeng was baffled.

Though bewildered, Six-Eared, fearless as a novice, stubbornly shouted at the Gold and Silver King, "You vile creature deserve death for your evils! Spare the nonsense, take my punch!"

While shouting,

He rushed forward, engaging the Gold and Silver King in combat.

Bang!

Bang, bang!

Bang, bang, bang!

A series of tumultuous crashes echoed as Six-Eared, relying on his vigorous physique, challenged the Gold and Silver King but was beaten back, tossed against mountains and slammed onto the ground, causing landslides and earthquakes.

"This monkey!"

Lu Qingfeng saw clearly, Six-Eared was at a disadvantage, being of lower cultivation and unarmed.

Observing the Gold and Silver King.

Cultivated to the Heavenly Immortal Realm for who knows how many years, possessed profound cultivation and skilled combat techniques, with the particularly extraordinary Liangyi Blade enhancing his strength.

In this fierce battle, how could Six-Eared stand a chance?

Just as he was about to be struck down,

Lu Qingfeng stopped pondering, hesitated no more, and drew the Quiet Bamboo Stick.

This bamboo stick, painstakingly refined by him for many years, was already a Second Rank Immortal Artifact. He had merged it with the previously acquired Heavenly Centipede Bamboo Stick, making it as powerful as an ordinary Spiritual Treasure.

Holding the bamboo stick, he stepped forward.

Clang!

Intercepting the Liangyi Blade, he engaged the Gold and Silver King in combat.

Lu Qingfeng practiced the Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill and had integrated it with the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill, marking him as one of the top fighters. Upon achieving Heavenly Immortal status, he had yet to truly test his powers in battle. For the moment, instead of showing off his Divine Skills, he used the Gold and Silver King to temper both himself and Six-Eared.

The fierce duel between the two: Green Bamboo Stick versus Liangyi Blade at the entrance of the Gold and Silver Cave, each striking robustly. Split attentions struck faces, arms targeted heads for injury. One wielded staff with oblique blows, the other brandished blade with swift strikes. The White Tiger probed with claws, the Yellow Dragon twisted busy in defense. Spraying colorful mist, emitting radiant light, these two Demon Immortals were immeasurable: one was Green Bamboo accomplished in the Dao, the other a spectral rat from Gold and Silver.

Skills differed in strength, techniques varied in superiority.

Lu Qingfeng displayed his martial arts, effortlessly wielding Divine Skills. The Gold and Silver King was formidable, the Liangyi Blade immensely powerful and exquisitely refined, making it difficult for even Lu Qingfeng's usual Divine Skills to converge.

"Zhu Zi!"

"I'm here to help you!"

Seeing this, Six-Eared gathered his Mana, leaping back into the fray.

The two brothers together fought the demon, darkening the skies and eclipsing the sun, a tumultuous uproar nearly flattening Gold and Silver Mountain.

Indeed, when immortals combat, the lesser suffers!

"Well played, you cunning thief!"

"Watch my technique!"

The Gold and Silver Kings had the upper hand, pressing Lu Qingfeng and another so fiercely they could barely maneuver. But as the battle raged in their Gold and Silver Mountain, seeing the terrain pocked and chaotic, the Gold and Silver Kings grew desperate.

With one hand wielding a blade and the other wiping across his mouth, a streak of silver light flashed, quickly entangling Lu Qingfeng securely.

Bound all around.

He fell to the ground.

Lu Qingfeng looked down and saw that the object binding him was neither gold nor silver but seemed to be a rope made from hair, quite similar to the legendary Binding Immortal Rope.

A glance from the Daluo Cave Temple revealed all—

"It's a magical treasure made from the hair of the Gold and Silver Rat."

Seeing through its origin, Lu Qingfeng was not panicked. He subtly activated his Xuan Technique and connected with his Primordial Spirit to stimulate his mana.

With a clever trick, he turned into a gust of wind, escaping the grip of the Immortal Rope.

"Smart little thief, you do have some Divine Skills!"

The Gold and Silver Kings, seeing Lu Qingfeng easily escape, frowned and muttered; with a thought, the fallen Immortal Rope transformed into a silver light, aiming to bind Six-Ears.

"Hey!"

"Monster, take this!"

Unwilling to be bound, Six-Ears stepped forward, his body swaying and growing exponentially.

Towering a hundred zhang high, with a head like Mount Tai, waist like a ridge, eyes like lightning, mouth like a bloody basin, teeth like swords and halberds.

It was the 'Fatian Xiangdi' skill!

With this surge in size,

His fists, like meteors, thundered down on the Gold and Silver Kings.

The Gold and Silver Kings, seeing the formidable Divine Skill, neglected the Immortal Rope and hurriedly executed the Liangyi Blade technique to counter the massive monkey's punches. After several moves, they still firmly held the upper hand.

"Goodness."

"Truly not weak!"

Watching the impressive prowess of the Gold and Silver Kings, Lu Qingfeng suppressed his doubts, instead feeling joy surge within him, "Such a strong opponent is perfect for honing my skills!"

He had thought this would be a minor demon king easily defeated.

Lu Qingfeng had initially planned to take Six-Ears with him, casually kill the Gold and Silver Kings, and then move on to seek other demon kings to sharpen his combat skills.

Seeing the might of the Gold and Silver Kings, Lu Qingfeng was momentarily stunned, then delighted—

"This is but an early practice."

He held back the Five-Colored Divine Light.

"Again!"

Gathering his mana, Lu Qingfeng stood beside Six-Ears, both wielding green bamboo staffs, and together they clashed fiercely against the Gold and Silver Kings once more.

This battle.

From the dim sky to the dark earth, the sheer ferocity forced all lesser demons of the mountain to scatter and flee, countless among them killed or wounded by collateral damages.

Lu Qingfeng fought with joy.

Six-Ears also fought exhilaratingly.

But the Gold and Silver Kings were profoundly distressed.

These were his troops assembled over many years. After the battle, with many dead, wounded, or fled, he wondered if even a hundred lesser demons could be rounded up.

His heart ached immensely.

With increased ferocity,

Lu Qingfeng and Six-Ears were drenched in sweat, struggling to hold on.

"That's about enough!"

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng knew continuing the fight would inevitably lead to defeat. Yet, reluctant to lose such a worthy opponent and not wanting to startle the demon king with his Divine Skills, he was about to call out to postpone the battle for another day.

But just then—

"Fie!"

"Monster, stop your rampages!"

A figure burst forth with a shout.

"Who's that?"

The three on the field turned to look.

The newcomer was bald, dressed in a red garment with a yellow sash, feet adorned with black boots, neither monk-like nor secular, nor did he seem a Taoist immortal, bare-handed.

Not human, not immortal, not Buddha.

Monkey-like in appearance, he too was a demon monkey!

Lu Qingfeng, not recognizing him, suspected: "Could it be that the demon monkey killing the Gold and Silver Kings is not Six-Ears, but this one before me?"

He thought these things in his heart.

Yet showed nothing outwardly.

But in his ear, Six-Ears whispered, "Zhu Zi, this is the stone monkey from Huaguo Mountain."

"What?"

Lu Qingfeng, startled, thought, "How could this be?!"

He looked intently at the monkey.

This monkey bore a spiritual essence superior even to Six-Ears, his cultivation was accomplished and he appeared quite extraordinary. Yet he also had a touch of naivety, like a youngster fresh out of seclusion, no wonder Lu Qingfeng didn't initially connect him to the infamous Great Saint of later ages.

The Gold and Silver Kings, lacking such patience, snarled sharply, "Another furry monkey from who knows where, fine, today you all shall meet King Yan!"

He flourished his Liangyi Blade, his eyes filled with a killing intent.

Before his enlightenment, the Gold and Silver Kings were a Gold and Silver Rat—small in size and timorous, often toyed and tormented by the energetic and mischievous monkeys of the mountain, which filled him with dread and misery.

Fortunately, destiny favored him and he achieved cultivation.

Thus he escaped.

But also came to hate all monkeys in the world.

Now, faced with two demon monkeys before him, his eyes seethed red.

The stone monkey faced the Gold and Silver Kings and shouted, "I am Sun Wukong, the Cave Master of the Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain on the Eastern Continent, drawn here by the fierce battle. I didn't expect to find such a murderer of many!"

Bare-chested.

Without a staff.

Yet this Wukong already displayed traces of the Great Saint's essence!

"So it was the battle that drew him here."

Lu Qingfeng, realizing this, thought.

Indeed.

Their clash of three Heavenly Immortal level masters must have caught the attention of anyone with some Dao ability nearby. He just hadn't expected such a coincidence, catching this lord just as he descended the mountain post-cultivation.

A complete encounter.