Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 436 209: Meeting
Green Lion looked at Bai Xiang with a puzzled expression, not understanding what was happening. He hadn't felt any flow of Mana, so why was there a suppression?
"The Holy Elephant is no ordinary character. Even after so many years of being dead, the remaining aura of might won't allow us to ascend so easily," said Bai Xiang.
"What should we do then?"
"What to do? Naturally, we walk up there. Although the mountain is high, it's nothing to us three brothers," Bai Xiang said gently.
Dapeng, disbelieving, flashed a golden light behind him and prepared to shoot straight into the sky. However, a massive force descended from the heavens, pressing heavily upon him. Despite his fierce resistance, it was to no avail. Instead, a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating he was injured.
"As expected of an Ancient Sacred Beast, truly extraordinary," Dapeng said softly.
He had been born later and by the time he had grown up, these Ancient Giant Beasts had already fallen. This had led him to disdain these historical losers until today when he truly witnessed the might of the Holy Elephant. It was no surprise that there was no mediocre reputation under a renowned name, nor was it strange that Bai Xiang was constantly thinking about purifying his bloodline.
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The three Greater Demons ascended the steps, feeling very uncomfortable. The Holy Elephant, a Sacred Beast by nature, inherently repressed demons. The trio was wrapped in dense resentment from the human race, naturally targeted by this power.
Having the Holy Elephant bloodline, Bai Xiang fared a bit better compared to the disheveled Dapeng and Green Lion, yet even so, his journey was somewhat difficult.
"Once we reach the summit and gain control of the core, all will be well," he said breathlessly to his brothers.
Dapeng and Green Lion nodded silently. The pressure on their bodies was so great that they were unwilling to speak more than necessary. However, as seasoned Greater Demons with abundant Mana and robust bodies, they gradually increased their speed after overcoming the initial discomfort.
Soon, they could see the summit and also Lu Yu who was sitting cross-legged on it.
Bai Xiang immediately noticed the Ruby in Lu Yu's hands. A throbbing from his bloodline told him this was the Holy Elephant core he had been searching for.
"The object he's holding is the Holy Elephant core," said Bai Xiang with a grave expression.
However, Green Lion noticed something familiar about the figure's back. He furrowed his brows and asked, "Can you determine his identity? I feel like I've seen this person's back somewhere before."
At that moment, Lu Yu turned around with the core in his hand, a sly smile on his face, and said, "You are too late!"
Upon seeing his face, Green Lion immediately recognized him, and couldn't help but blurt out, "Tea Saint Lu Yu!"
When Lu Yu achieved the position of Human Sage, he had projected himself into the three realms, benefiting all beings. Green Lion and the others had a deep impression of him, and suddenly, their hearts sank.
After all, this was a Human Sage. Which of them did not have their hands stained with the blood of the human race? How could they not feel guilty and frightened?
"I never expected to meet the Tea Saint in person. The object in your hands is originally a sacred artifact of our lineage. I hope you can return it," Bai Xiang tried to make one final effort.
However, his calculation seemed to be wrong. Lu Yu just smiled lightly and said, "I have not heard that there were any remnants left of the Holy Elephant clan, and with your diluted bloodline, it's best not to bring that up as a matter of discussion."
"Don't waste words with him, thinking that just because he has become a Human Sage he is all that impressive. Don't forget this isn't Kyushu but a separate small world of its own, we need not fear him," Dapeng suddenly said.
At that moment, Green Lion and Bai Xiang also realized the terrifying aspect of the Human Sage—wherever the human race flourishes, he could use the Human Path Fortune and Destiny to suppress and weaken the opponent's strength to its limit while maintaining his peak combat power.
However, there were also drawbacks. After all, he was a Human Sage, and it would require the presence of humans. In this small world created by the Holy Elephant, there were no humans at all, so Lu Yu had no method to borrow, and at this moment, he could only rely on his own strength.
"Haha, that's right, he's just a useless person now, why should we fear him? I've never tasted a Human Sage before, I wonder if their flesh is as tender as that of young children." Green Lion's eyes gleamed as he stared at Lu Yu and licked his lips, seeming to drool.
Lu Yu, nevertheless, spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "It sounds like you're making a lot of sense."
"Attack!" Green Lion roared and was the first to charge at Lu Yu, his iron fists accompanied by strong gusts aimed at Lu Yu's head.
Dapeng was not to be outdone; a flash of golden light appeared behind him and he rushed to Lu Yu's side, his hand as a sword aiming for his neck.
Bai Xiang hurled a giant rock at Lu Yu.
Lu Yu was surrounded and attacked by the three Demon Lords, yet his face showed no sign of fear. He scanned the three demons and said, "If you hadn't sought me out, I would have come for you anyway. It's time to repay the blood debt you owe my human race."
With a slight gesture of his hand, the entire world seemed to stop; the three demons flying in the air were involuntarily frozen in mid-air. Then, a powerful force burst forth from Lu Yu, instantly sending the three demons flying, crashing through numerous trees on the mountains and leaving deep ravines behind.
"Impossible, how can he be so strong!" Green Lion said in disbelief.
Such strength was beyond their comprehension and did not seem like the capability of someone who had just reached the Five Qi towards the Origin.
Bai Xiang, with a grave expression, stared intently at the Ruby in Lu Yu's hand and shouted in terror, "Run, he has already refined the core!" After shouting this, he didn't care about the others and turned to flee.
Nobody understood better than him what refining the core meant; it signified that Lu Yu had now taken control of this domain, and in a sense, he was now the Heavenly Dao of this world.
Lu Yu watched the three demons flee in disarray, his lips curling into a mocking smile, and he said gently, "Too late!"
The Treasure Vase of the Great Dao rose above his head, and the Divine Skills of Illusory Flowers Reflective Moon unfolded. This time, the skill enveloped not just a small area but the entire world.
A pale blue light slowly swept across this small world, the entire world now veiled in a layer of ripples. Dapeng realized at this moment that the mysterious figure who had thwarted him was indeed Lu Yu.
However, at this point, he had no intention of seeking revenge against Lu Yu. He was very clear about the eeriness of this Divine Skill. Without a way to break the Divine Skill, they simply couldn't inflict any effective damage on Lu Yu.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the three demons found themselves inexplicably back where they started, as though their previous mad rush had been nothing but a dream.
Bai Xiang swallowed nervously and muttered to himself, "What kind of Divine Skill is this?"
Although his sworn brothers had told him about the strangeness of this Divine Skill, it was only when he truly faced it that he realized how despairing it felt, a sensation that brought to mind those exalted Saints.
