Chapter 518: Sacrifice
The battle situation in the Three Realms is scorching, however, these have nothing to do with Xuanzang.
At least for the time being.
The westbound road continues.
On the other hand, after Ao Bing got Ye Xuan's instructions to let him take care of Tang Seng and his party, he naturally didn't dare to slack off, so he always sent people to pay attention to Xuanzang's traces to see what could be done.
And Xuanzang and the others passed through Chenjiazhuang, although the two of them were fine, but the donkey under Xuanzang's seat was already old and frail, and at this time, they experienced this incident again, and were entered by yin qi, so they became even weaker, but they were useless - in fact, in the next few days, Xuanzang almost all traveled on foot.
In this regard, although Tang Seng had no complaints in his heart, Ao Bing saw it in his eyes.
Therefore, on this day, Ao Bing was in front of Xuanzang and the others, and came to the Eagle Sorrow Stream of Snake Pan Mountain - because this mountain stream is deep and steep and wide, and the water light is completely clear, the crow magpie does not dare to fly over, because Shui Qing sees his own shadow, he recognizes it as a bird in the same flock, and often throws it in the water, so it is called Eagle Sorrowful Stream.
Looking at the flood wilderness, except for some special places, all water areas are the territory of the dragon clan, and this eagle sorrow stream is naturally no exception. The one guarding this area of water is not an outsider for Ao Bing, but his cousin, the third son of Ao Yan, the Dragon King of the West Sea, Xiao Bailong.
Ao Bing came to the Eagle Sorrow Stream, dived into the water, and soon came to the cave at the bottom of the stream, looking at the cave in front of him, Ao Bing shouted loudly: "Little White Dragon, open the door and open the door!"
Hearing the sound, the little white dragon who was cultivating in the cave mansion heard this familiar voice and hurriedly greeted him: "Cousin, are you back?" Come in and talk." ”
While speaking, the little white dragon welcomed Ao Bing into the cave with a look of surprise.
As cousins, Xiao Bailong and Ao Bing have a good relationship. It's just that Ao Bing asked Ye Xuan to be a mount for the girl because of the girl's baby, so he spent most of his time in Jinao Island to cultivate, so the two haven't seen each other for a long time. Therefore, seeing Ao Bing at this time, Xiao Bailong couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Nodding, Ao Bing followed the little white dragon into the cave mansion, and said, "The emperor explained me some things, so I didn't stay on Jinao Island to continue my cultivation, but returned to the Dragon Palace." ”
Between the words, the two had already entered the cave and sat down in a divided manner.
Hearing Ao Bing say this, Xiao Bailong nodded understandingly: "No wonder." As the son of Ao Yan, he naturally knows some things about the dragon clan. The current dragon clan is not so much dependent on Lao Tzu as on that Qinghua Emperor.
After all, Lao Tzu Sage almost doesn't care about things, but the power of that Qinghua Emperor in the flood wilderness is visible to the naked eye - as long as the Dragon Clan does not break away from the command of that Emperor for a day, and others want to move the Dragon Clan, they must first consider the attitude of that Emperor.
After thinking about it, Xiao Bailong said again: "Cousin, since the emperor has ordered you to do things, then you come to me, do you have something for me to do?"
nodded, Ao Bing didn't go around the corner, and said straightforwardly: "Cousin, I won't say much nonsense." I came here to give you an opportunity, but there is inevitably some pain in this opportunity, so whether you accept it depends on your cousin's intentions. ”
Hearing this, Xiao Bailong simply said, "Cousin, say it." What is the relationship between the two of us, can you still harm me?"
Seeing this, Ao Bing smiled with relief, and asked directly: "Cousin, what do you think, cousin, what is my status in the Dragon Clan now?"
Hearing Ao Bing suddenly ask such a seemingly unrelated question, Xiao Bailong was slightly stunned, but still replied seriously: "Does this need to be said? In the dragon clan, apart from his father and uncle, who else can suppress your cousin? You know, even the East China Sea Army is held in your hands, cousin." ”
Hearing Xiao Bailong say this, Ao Bing smiled and didn't refute, just said, "But, do you know how I got my status?"
The little white dragon was stunned for a moment and opened his mouth, but in the end he did not speak.
Seeing this, Ao Bingdao: "In the past, I was the same as you, although I was the third prince of the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea, and my father loved me very much, but, normally speaking, when I became an adult, I would probably be similar to you, and I was divided into a piece of water to enjoy the blessings, and it was almost impossible to take charge of the dragon clan." However, now, I am in charge of the East China Sea Army, and my position in the dragon clan can be said to be below a few people, above countless people. Why is this happening? The reason is simple, you're embarrassed to say, but I don't care. All of this is because I am the mount of the daughter of the Emperor of the Earth. And the girl is a disciple of the emperor. ”
The little white dragon smiled, and he couldn't help but be a little embarrassed when Ao Bing said it directly.
It's not that he doesn't know this reason, it's just that he feels that he has his current status because he is someone else's mount, and it doesn't sound very good to say, so he didn't say it.
Seeing the little white dragon like this, Ao Bing patted him on the shoulder and said, "Cousin, cousin won't go around the bend anymore." After telling you so much, my cousin just wants to tell you that there is a similar opportunity in front of you now, do you want it or not?"
The little white dragon was stunned for a moment: "What kind of chance?"
Ao Bing smiled faintly: "Naturally, it is a similar opportunity to me." ”
"Cousin, I'll tell you the truth, this time, the task given to me by the emperor is related to the people of Buddhism who learn scriptures. This time the catastrophe of heaven and earth, Buddhism spread eastward, and Buddhism should flourish. Therefore, the person who learned the scriptures is naturally not an ordinary person. To tell you the truth, the person who took the scriptures was the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, a disciple of the former master of Buddhism, Shakyamuni, and now he was ordered to travel west to learn the scriptures, so that the Dharma could be spread to the east. The emperor asked me to take care of this scripture learner. Now, this scripture learner has traveled all the way west, and the original mount is just a mortal thing, but now it is old and old, and it is difficult to continue to carry the scripture learner westward. Therefore, the man who took the scriptures is now missing a mount. ”
After a pause, Ao Bingzheng said: "Cousin, in terms of status, that golden cicada is no worse than the little ancestor of my family, so I thought of you first in this matter." Although it is inevitable that there will be some hardships on the way to the person who learns the scriptures, it is definitely a great opportunity. With this identity, you will definitely not be just an empty third prince of the Dragon Palace of the West Sea in the Dragon Clan in the future like you are now. Even if my dragon clan relies on the emperor in fact, he will not take the initiative to fight with Buddhism. ”
Hearing Ao Bing say this, Xiao Bailong was silent for a while, and said, "Cousin, I know you mean well, you let me think about it." ”
Seeing this, Ao Bing said: "Cousin, I know that you are free and easy by nature, and this matter is embarrassing for you." It's just that this opportunity is really rare, that's why I came to you. But if you really don't want to, I'll arrange for someone else to go. ”
Hearing this, the little white dragon pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said, "My cousin has a good intention and came to me here, if I refuse, I will be a little ignorant." Cousin, I did this. ”
Nodding, Ao Bing said: "Since this is the case, then the scripture learner will pass by here in a few days, cousin, you have to be careful." ”
"Got it, cousin. ”
............
In the north of Luzhou, the war is still going on.
Every day, countless demon soldiers are killed in this civil war of the demon clan.
Monkey, Su Yaya, and Lu Press, Ying Zhao, and Shang Yang also had several confrontations one after another, but they still did not distinguish the winner.
North Ju Luzhou, the demon capital.
In the main hall, Lu Jian sat above and asked lightly, "How is the battle situation today?"
Hearing this, the Ying Zhao below said: "Your Majesty, according to the report of the demon kings from all sides, although they still have the upper hand in the confrontation between the two armies, the demon army under the command of the opposite Bull Demon King, Jiao Demon King, Peng Demon King, Nine-headed Worm and several others led by the demon army under their command only defended but did not attack with the help of the formation, so it is still difficult to make substantial progress." ”
Hearing Ying Zhao say this, Lu Jian was silent for a while, and then he spoke: "How is the battle damage today?"
Ying Zhao paused for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, the demon kings of all parties have roughly counted, in today's battle, the damage of our army's elite demon army is about 600,000, although the enemy army is at a disadvantage, but because of the advantage of defense, the losses are about the same." It's just that, in addition, the losses of the ordinary attendant troops on both sides are in the millions. “
The squire army, this is the characteristic of the demon army, neither the heavenly army nor the human army has this kind of establishment.
said that it was a squire army, but in fact, when it really went to the battlefield, it was cannon fodder used to consume the enemy's energy - because the so-called squire army was an army composed of demons who were not cultivated enough to join the regular army. Therefore, the equipment of the attendant army is also much worse than that of the regular army, and the combat effectiveness is far inferior.
The demon army is fighting, and the most casualties are always the attendant army.
It's just that, even if this is the case, there will never be a shortage of attendants in the demon army, because joining the attendant army can at least guarantee that you will not starve to death when there is no war, and even if there is a war, as long as you are smart, you will have a chance to survive.
In this world, there are too many little demons born every day, and these little demons who have not cultivated, or who have not cultivated highly, their lives will always be the cheapest.
This is also the reason why the Demon Capital of Xiniu Hezhou was able to attract so many demon clans when it was first built.
And listening to the loss in Yingzhao's mouth, Lu Jian frowned slightly.
It's just a loss for today.
If the situation continues to stalemate, there will be such losses every day.
He is the son of Emperor Jun and the Demon Emperor of the Demon Clan.
He couldn't watch the demon clan continue to be damaged day by day in the internal friction.
Secretly, Lu Jian made a decision.
Although he was reluctant to do this, if sacrificing a person could save the demon clan from tens of millions, or even tens of millions, then even if that person was himself, he would make the same decision.
That night, in the imperial city, Lu Jian took out a quaint little bell and rang it gently.
The sound of the bell is slight, but it keeps spreading in time and space, and eventually, it reaches a person's ear.
In the night, the man sat up from the couch and opened his eyes in confusion.
The confusion of memories in his mind made it a little difficult to tell who he really was.
Is he the disciple of the Interception Sect, Zhu Gangguan, or the Zhou Tianxing God Pig Gangguan of the Ancient Demon Clan's Heavenly Court?
Sitting in the dark tent in a daze, he sighed deeply for a long time.
Marshal, perhaps, the end will betray your trust.
............
The next day, the battle was still going on.
The major demon kings of Beiju Luzhou led the army to fully press, and the Bull Demon King and other demon kings led the army to rely on the formation to defend.
Lu Press, Ying Zhao, and Shang Yang also appeared in the sky above the battlefield.
On the other side, the monkey and Su Yaya also appeared at the same time.
Looking at Lu Pressure with a cold face on the other side, the monkey grinned: "Lu Pressure child, haven't you learned enough lessons these days?
Glancing at Su Yaya, who was facing Ying Merchants on the other side, Lu Jian shook his head - it is rare to be able to form such a huge demon country in Xiniu Hezhou with his own strength, so that the demon clan in the world can have a place to stay, even if there is the help of that person behind him. It's just that the Tao is different, and they don't conspire with each other, it's a pity.
On this side, the monkey saw Lu Quan's movements, and couldn't help but laugh fiercely: "Lu Zhuan'er, against my enemy, you dare to be distracted?"
As he spoke, the figure of the monkey had already appeared in the sky above Lu Press, and he smashed it down with a stick without any fancy fancy.
Lu Jian frowned, in the confrontation a few days ago, he had already realized how amazing the mana of the monkey in front of him was, so he had no intention of hard connection.
As soon as his body turned, Lu Jian directly turned into a golden rainbow and escaped from under the monkey stick, which was the technique of turning the golden black rainbow into a rainbow.
These days, although Lu Jian has lost the upper hand in the fight with the monkey, it is precisely because of this golden black rainbow technique that the monkey has nothing to do with him.
And when he found that Lu Jian had used the Golden Crow Rainbow Technique to deal with him, the monkey couldn't help but say angrily: "Lu Pressure child, are you a loach?
As he spoke, the monkey flashed and chased after Lu Press.
However, looking at the monkey who caught up, no matter how the monkey scolded and provoked, Lu Jian had no intention of fighting back.
Today, he would have just dragged the monkey.
The confrontation continues.
From morning, until noon, and then in the evening.
The war between the Heavenly Court and the Terrans in the sky made the entire Flood Desolation look like day even in the dark night, but compared with the day, there is always a little more twilight in the evening, so that the vision is not so wide.
Therefore, in general, at this time, both warring sides have to collect their troops and wait for the next day to fight again.
However, on this day, although the time was approaching evening, the major demon kings of Beiju Luzhou had no intention of withdrawing their troops.
In this regard, although the Bull Demon King, Jiao Demon King and others felt a little strange, they didn't take it seriously - if they didn't withdraw their troops, then continue to fight.
Anyway, since there is a stalemate during the day, it is still a stalemate even at night.
It's just that neither the Jiao Demon King, the Peng Demon King, nor the Jiao Demon King, who is commanding the army, nor the monkeys who are fighting with Lu Jian and Su Yaya, have not noticed that at some point, a huge silver fleet has gone around their backs through the twilight.
On the battleship, the military flag embroidered with the sword and the waves was hunting.