Chapter 3: After the War
It is said that the ghost pursued the fire phoenix overnight, and finally reached dawn.
It's winter, the wind is cold, and the dead leaves are flying. The cold breath seeped into the wound, and the ghost suddenly felt that his right hand was numb.
Alas, I thought that I could capture Tianxuan and Huofeng together, but I didn't expect to kill a plague god halfway. No matter, it's important to go back to the black water to heal the wound first. The ghost's right arm had collapsed, barely flying against the wind, returning to the black water.
The Black Water is a dark place, and the border is surrounded by the Black Water River, and black snakes emerge from the river. Its radius is thousands of miles, not an inch of grass grows, sometimes wind and rain, sometimes lightning and thunder, unpredictable all year round. It is said that there was a huge massacre here, and there was a pile of bones and mourning all over the field. In the middle of the night, the ghosts wander, and the ghosts howl wolf, which is terrifying. Hundreds of millions of years ago, the Ancient Evil God Nine Heavens Demon Emperor waved his army to occupy this place, and since then, the descendants of the Demon Emperor have been occupying this place.
Flying against the wind for a day and a night, the ghost finally returns to the black water. In front of me is the gate of the Demon Palace.
I saw that the gate was made of huge black iron, and it was so wide that it reached into the clouds.
In the middle of the beam of the door hangs this iron plaque, engraved with the four blood-red characters of "Nine Heavens Demon Palace". On each side of the door was a large, hard iron chain, the other end of which was submerged in black water.
At this moment, the ghost strode forward, his face pale.
Suddenly, the wind and rain were blowing, and the lightning and thunder were roaring. The wind ruffled his robe, and the rain soaked his body.
The two huge chains on the door shook violently in the river, making a splash.
Suddenly, two huge black snakes rushed out of the water, opened their mouths full of huge teeth, and screamed wildly, which made people's hearts beat.
I saw that the eyes of the two snakes protruded black, the big scales were shining in the wind and thunder, and the long body could reach hundreds of meters, and a pair of black giant wings actually grew. In fact, these two snakes are ancient divine beasts, named Kuijue, and they are twins, who were subdued by the Nine Heavens Demon Emperor back then, and later became the mount of the Nine Heavens Demon Emperor, and the three realms of Shenwei can be towned.
"The snake god is on top, this is the Demon Lord token. The ghost revealed the token.
After speaking, the two snakes chirped into the sky, and suddenly plunged into the black water, splashing a hundred feet of water. In an instant, the thunderstorm stopped.
The ghost walked on the stone path leading to the palace, which was gloomy and cold, with overgrown weeds and moss-covered walls, and the crisp sound of water dropping stones could be faintly heard. The walls on both sides were dimly lit, and every few miles there was a guard wearing a bull's head mask, which was terrifying!
The ghost arrived at the palace. At this time, the palace is lit up like day. In front is a spacious flat land, then there are steps, and then there is the Nine Dragons Throne of the Demon Lord. There is a huge stone carving painting on the throne, in which there is a red-eyed devil, with nine large snakes of different colors growing from black flesh, holding a fire knife, which is deeply inserted into the body of an ice dragon, and the realm is full of corpses, and the darkness is extreme.
At this moment, a man in a black robe stood beside the throne with his back to the ghost. This person is none other than the Black Protector, the Black Protector.
"See the deputy palace master!!" a big man came in front of him and saluted the ghost with a fist.
The man had yellow hair and purple beard, thick eyebrows and rat eyes, a black face and thick lips, and a tiger's back and a bear's waist. He was wearing open-chested armor, with a red-eyed purple snake tattooed on his chest, a snake-headed short sword tied around his waist, and his voice was like a rainbow. This person is the head of the four major snake demons - the Eastern Snake Demon, whose name is fierce and bloody, and his Taoism is profound.
"What about the others?" asked the ghost.
"The three snake demons in the south and northwest are injured and are recuperating in retreat. Bloody said.
"Where's the White Protector?" the ghost looked at with a serious gaze.
"Dead!"
The voice just fell. The wind suddenly rose, and several candles in the hall were extinguished.
"Ahh
The ghost was already injured and didn't have time to guard against the black evil. Fortunately, Li Blood blocked the front of the ghost and caught the palm power.
Like an angry leopard, he shouted, "Bloody! It's none of your business, go away!"
"You're crazy!" shouted the ghost.
"If it weren't for your orders, how could my eldest brother Bai Sha die!!" The black demon was furious, wanting to put the ghost to death as soon as possible.
Suddenly, there was a kamikaze, and the lights were lit again.
A majestic voice came from afar, "Ghost, you're coming to see me!!" It turned out to be the Demon Lord. The black demon did not dare to speak out.
"Yes!" said the ghost.
The Black Demon glared at the ghost. The ghost leaves.
The stone road in the palace has nine bends and eighteen bends, and the ghosts have walked for a long time before they reach a courtyard with walls on all sides.
In the center of the courtyard is a black water spring, which is covered with ink lotus and filled with black gas. It is said that the black spring is the black pool that casts ancient magic weapons.
Directly in front of the spring is a stone gate, which is where the Demon Lord cultivates.
The ghost's face turned pale and he knelt down in front of the stone gate, "See the Demon Lord!"
But the Demon Lord didn't answer. After a long time, the ghost's face became more and more pale, and he felt the blood and qi in his body surging, and the meridians seemed to be about to break, which was extremely hard!
At some point, a force collided with the stone gate, and the stone gate opened with a bang, and the red aura immediately surrounded the ghost's right arm. After half a moment, the ghost's wound healed, and his face was as usual. The aura vanished, and the stone door closed.
"Thank you!" the ghost was overjoyed.
"How could you be hurt by the Imperone. The Demon Lord asked.
The ghost will tell you what happened.
The Demon Lord was silent.
Could it be him? No, he was dead. Who else would that be. Demon Lord Meditation.
"Demon Lord, what do you command?" the ghost asked respectfully.
"Go back and recuperate. Fire Phoenix and Tianxuan continue to pursue!!" the Demon Lord ordered.
"Yes!"
"You stand down. ”
"Yes!" the ghost respectfully retreated.
The stone door was still closed, and there was a dead silence in the court.
Words to the Eastern Territories.
The Eastern Territory is led by Lingshan Temple, Xuanyue Mountain, Tianshui Pond and Hongyu Valley. This geographical pattern is roughly like this, with Lin San Temple as the center, and the other three parties are located around Lin San Temple in a triangular trend. These four places are connected by invisible fairy bridges, and it is convenient to come and go, but people with advanced roads disdain to take this fairy bridge. Among them, the Tianshui Pool is separated from the Razor and the Dark Water Mountains. Xuanyue Mountain is closest to the Black Water, and the Red Jade Valley is separated from the East Island by the Stygian Sea. And between the Red Jade Valley and the Lingshan Temple, there is a lock demon mountain.
It is said that in order to capture the fire phoenix, the demon lord sent the ghost to Nanyan. After the Eastern Territory learned of this, Tianshuichi and Xuanyue Mountain, which were closest to Nanyan, quickly sent experts to intercept them. These people are ostensibly demon slaying guardians, but secretly they don't know how many people are coveting the Five Elements Beads.
But because the news came too late, by the time the people from Tianshui Pool and Xuanyue Mountain arrived, the ghosts had already subdued the fire phoenix.
The fire phoenix is powerful, coupled with the black and white protectors, the four snake demons and many demon soldiers, the two factions can't resist. And the people of Lingshan Temple and Hongyu Valley are on their way to Nanyan. When the other two factions did not arrive, the ghost ordered his subordinates to contend with the two factions, and he drove the fire phoenix around Xuanyue Mountain and the Red Jade Valley to the Northern Underworld, so the incident of the East Island happened.
In the first battle of Nanyan, one day and one night, many righteous people died. Needless to say, the Demon Realm is also a loss of soldiers and a great loss of vitality.
Seven days have passed since the Battle of Nanyan, and the abbot of Lingshan Temple sent a post with a blue bird, inviting the lords of Xuanyue Mountain, Hongyu Valley and Tianshui Pool to the Tianxian Pavilion of Lingshan Temple for a while. However, the Red Jade Valley Valley Lord was seriously injured when he was fighting with the White Protector of the Demon Realm, so he did not accept the invitation.
On this day, the sky was clear and the wind was beautiful. The green peaks are towering, and the clouds are misty. Ten thousand birds fly high, and it is extremely peaceful.
High in the air, a blue glittering sword shuttled through the clouds, instantly bringing out a man dressed in white. He stood firmly on top of the flying sword, the breeze blowing, the white clothes fluttering, and the smoke and clouds were swirling, like an immortal.
I saw that he was nearly eighty years old, his chubby face was ruddy and shiny, with a round belly, a white jade wine jug tied around his waist, snow-white hair draped down, long over his shoulders, sword eyebrows and black eyes, red lips and white beard, and his appearance was a little cute. This person is the head of Xuanyue Mountain, Ao Tianchen, nicknamed the wine fairy in the moon.
When it comes to drinking, the Brewmaster is the go-to guy. As soon as Ao Tianchen drank the wine, it was three days and three nights, and no one in Xuanyue Mountain dared to drink with him. But when he gets drunk, he will dance his sword in the mountains, sing loudly, and be uninhibited. Once the sword qi flies horizontally, the sound in the mountain will shake the sky, and there will be no peace.
In desperation, the disciples in the mountains invited Kang Yan, a famous winemaker in the rivers and lakes, to brew a kind of wine for the master. This wine is more delicious than usual, but it is not enough to get drunk. The name of this wine is Yuelu. Look, Ao Tianchen's white jade wine jug is filled with this wine, and he also likes it very much.
At this time, Ao Tianchen took a few sips and smiled. Sleeves flutter in the wind, free and easy.
"Still drinking. This habit should be changed!!" Suddenly, a voice sounded beside him.
Ao Tianchen turned his head to look, his mouth was full of wine, and he smiled, "You're here." ”
"Hmm. The man answered.
I saw an old man standing on top of a big white crane. The man was nearly eighty years old, dressed in purple, with white hair combed up, meticulous, a long face like jade, white eyebrows over the ears, a long beard fluttering, and phoenix eyes. This person is Yan Ziyang, the owner of Tianshui Pool, known as Ziyang Zhenren.
Yan Ziyang has always been tall and doesn't like to talk. But Ao Tianchen has been his friend for decades after all, and it is okay to say a word or two.
"Hey, old man, it's quite a coincidence. "Aotianchen is full of wine and a bit of a hippie smile.
Yan Ziyang glanced at him, no, he actually blew Yuxiao. The sound of the flute is like a long stream of water, which is very beautiful.
It's still the same. It's boring!" Ao Tianchen thought. It's better to drink with yourself.
The two were invited by the head of Lingshan Temple to go to Tianxian Pavilion to get together to discuss how to deal with the demon world, and they happened to meet on the road.
The blue sea and blue sky fly over thousands of miles. In the blink of an eye, he has arrived at the Tianxian Pavilion.
Tianxian Pavilion is located at the top of Lin San Temple. Here has been in the clouds, look around, the mountains are beautiful, the sea of clouds is ethereal, the sun is shining, the eagle strikes the sky, the sound of apes is from time to time, and the birdsong is always there. This scene makes people feel a sense of self-insignificance.
The nearby grass is abundant, the strange stones are craggy, the mountain road is long, the fragrance of flowers is elegant, and it is refreshing. However, there was a cold air in winter, and the cold penetrated into the bone marrow, and I couldn't help but shiver.
The wine fairy and the real man walked into the pavilion and took their seats. I guess it's not the first time I've been here.
The attic is made of nanmu wood, and the top is covered with Buddha statues, and Sanskrit characters are carved next to the Buddha statues. The chairs and tables in the pavilion are made of green bamboo, and in the center of the table is a pot of white magnolia flowers, which is always refreshing. On the wall opposite the entrance hangs a delicately painted bamboo and stone drawing. The sandalwood wafts out, quiet and elegant, and intoxicating.
"The two donors are courteous. The abbot ordered me to wait here yesterday for the arrival of the two of you. A little novice about ** years old had already entered, holding a string of brown-red Buddha beads, bowed to the wine fairy and the real person, and said calmly.
This bald little monk's name is Huijing. The abbot ordered him to come to Tianxian Pavilion every day to clean. He is the fourth-generation disciple of Lingshan Temple, with low martial arts, but pure nature and wisdom.
Yan Ziyang closed his eyes and sat quietly, ignoring Huijing.
Ao Tianchen put down the wine jug in his hand, the wine was very heavy, and said to Huijing with a smile, "Little monk, where is your abbot Jiekong Master?"
"The abbot, the old man will come later. Please wait a little longer. Huijing saw that this chubby wine fairy smiled, smiled, and said respectfully.
Ao Tianchen sat down and continued to gulp his drink. Yan Ziyang still closed his eyes and meditated.
After a long time, it was noon. When the red sun was on the head, the pavilion was warm. But the abbot has not yet arrived.
"Senior Brother!!Senior Brother!!!" Suddenly, a little novice of about six years old ran in. This person is also a fourth-generation disciple, and his name is Huikong, and he is the little entourage who is responsible for the daily life of the abbot.
"What's the matter? Huijing saw Huikong sweating profusely and asked.
Hui Zhen panted, and then said, "The abbot suddenly felt unwell and weak when he came early, which must have been caused by overwork in the affairs of the temple for several days. I'm resting in my dorm room now. Huijing listened and was very worried.
"What about the rings? Yan Ziyang finally spoke.
"Uncle Taishi has gone to the East Island to do business. I don't know when I will return to Lin San Temple. Hui Jing said with his hands hanging on his chest.
"In that case, the old man will meet next time. After speaking, Yan Ziyang suddenly disappeared and flew away.
Huijing and Huikong looked at Yan Ziyang's departing figure and felt that this person was so strange.
"Don't mind, that's what he is. Ao Tianchen smiled, then took a few sips of wine and said, "Then I'll meet next time." By the way, greet the abbot on my behalf. ”
"Okay, donor, please go slowly. ”
Ao Tianchen danced his sleeves, the long sword came out of his sleeve, jumped on the sword, flew away, and disappeared into the sky in an instant.
"Alas, it's all gone at last!" said Huikong, sitting on the floor, wiping the sweat from his head.
"Huikong, you honestly tell me what happened to the abbot. ”
"Senior brother. Actually, the abbot he was injured. ”
"Then he's fine!"
"Senior brother, don't worry. The abbot is now fine. ”
"What the hell is going on?"
"I don't know," Huikong said.
It is said that in the early morning of this day, the morning bell rang, and the bluebirds flocked. The dew crystal was crystal clear, rolling and sliding down on the willow leaves, dripping on the stone steps of the abbot's meditation room, blooming white splashes.
The wind is blowing, the willows are moving, the stream is murmuring, and the sound of chanting comes from the meditation room. Originally, when the morning bell rang, the monks had to do a morning service, and only after that they could have breakfast. Therefore, the entire Lin San Temple is immersed in this solemn Sanskrit sound.
At this time, a small figure appeared outside the door.
"Who?" asked the abbot.
"Abbot. It's me, Huikong. ”
"Huikong. What are you doing here without going to morning class?"
"Abbot, I gathered nectar this morning and made you a bowl of tea. I want to serve it to you. ”
"Come in. ”
"Yes, Abbot. ”
Huikong pushed open the wooden door, only to see that the abbot of Jiekong was nearly ninety years old, his thin face was carved with deep wrinkles, his long and white eyebrows were over his shoulders, and there were six ring scars on the top of his head, wearing a pale yellow monk's robe, wearing a simple robe, holding a string of Buddhist beads made of sandalwood in his right hand, sitting cross-legged on the futon, closing his eyes and reciting sutras.
Huikong gently walked into the room, gently placed a bowl of smoking tea on the wooden table next to the abbot, and walked out of the room gently.
The abbot opened his eyes, saw the bowl of hot tea, smiled, and then picked up the tea with his left hand, the tea was fragrant, took a sip, and then closed his eyes and chanted.
Suddenly, in the distance in the green smoke, a man dressed in blue and wearing a black mask flew into the air, his speed was extremely fast, and he suddenly landed in the open space outside the meditation room. Where it landed, the yellow leaves slowly spread out, making a subtle rustling sound.
"Anitabha, since you're here, why don't you go into the house and see it. Jiekong said in the room.
The black-faced man was very calm, his tiger-like hand swirled slightly, the dead leaves on the ground flew up, and the palm of his hand shook violently, and the dead leaves seemed to be endowed with great power to push towards the wooden door of the meditation room, and the wooden door was immediately shattered to the ground, and the wind blowing confused the long eyebrows of the void.
This person is highly skilled, what did he do in Lingshan Temple. Could it be a person from the demon world? Quit empty thoughts.
At this time, the spiritual power of the ring ethereal was great, the white eyebrows flew, and he flew towards the black-faced man, stopping in the clearing, his hand hanging on his chest, "Your Excellency is profound, I don't know ......"
"Old ghost, don't talk nonsense!, let's see the real trick!" the black-faced man interrupted the abstinence.
The black-faced man jumped into the air and stopped, his blue clothes floated up, his hands spread his wings like eagles, and the blue qi in his hands boiled. The flowers and trees around them trembled violently in the air, and all the dew was collected in the hands of the black-faced man. He pulled his hands together, and the dew turned into a very large blue flame sword, which he held in his hand.
The trick is really evil, wait for me to try his internal skills. The void has finally struck.
Shut your eyes, fold your hands, and recite a mantra in your mouth. Suddenly, the long eyebrows and robes of the void swayed, the sand and stones flew up, and several golden rays of light shot out from behind him, suddenly turning into a golden "swastika".
The black-faced man raised his sword like a tornado and rushed straight into the sky.
"Fu the devil's clutche!" shouted Jiekong, and the palm was out. The golden swastika came out with the palm, and collided with the spinning blue flame sword in the air, the gold and blue were staggered, and the fire burst out.
Although this person's tricks are evil, they can't hide the righteous internal force in his body. What sect is he from? Quit thinking while fighting.
"Ahh
Why am I so weak and my aura is gone?
"Black wind grass tastes good, isn't it?" said the black-faced man.
"It's really black wind grass. When did you get poisoned?" said Qu Bear, leaning against the broken tree, with difficulty.
"Then thank you for your filial piety!" said the black-faced man.
It's that bowl of tea!!
"Isn't the Black Wind Grass a thing of the Demon Realm, how can you have it?"
"Old ghost, go underground and ask Yama!!"
As soon as the voice fell, the Blue Flame Sword had arrived in front of Jiekong's eyes, but Jiekong looked calm, closing his eyes and chanting.
With a "snap" sound, a bamboo leaf with blue light flickered open the blue flame sword, and the black-faced man and the sword body were deflected for miles.
As the morning sun rose, a man dressed in black and wearing a blue mask jumped down from the eaves and stood in front of the Jiekong, obviously to protect the Jiekong.
"Who are you?" asked the black-faced man.
"Don't talk nonsense, I've already attracted all the masters of Lingshan Temple. If you still want to kill the abbot, you'd better save your life and leave first. The blue-faced man laughed.
"You!!" the blackface was furious.
"Why do you still want to do it with me?" the blue-faced man finished speaking, the purple qi on the soles of his feet overflowed, and the dead leaves at his feet scattered.
Suddenly, shouting from dozens of miles away all day long, presumably the master of Lingshan Temple had arrived.
No, this person's deeds must be not shallow, and my entanglement with him will consume my strength. If the Lingshan master arrives, it will be difficult to leave. The black-faced man thought.
"The green mountains do not change, and the green water flows forever. The next time I meet, I will take your life!" the black-faced man left a sentence to the blue-faced man, leaped between the green mountains, and finally disappeared into the light smoke.
"Who is Your Excellency?" asked Jiekong.
"The abbot doesn't need to ask, please cherish yourself!" After speaking, the blue-faced man disappeared without a trace like thunder.
At this time, the master of Lingshan arrived and saved the void.
On the Lingshan Temple, the morning sun is warm, the green smoke is swirling, and it is quiet again.