The Battle in Journey to the West-Chapter 42 - 0 The Aquatic Ape Seeks Revenge at the

The Aquatic Ape, who had a grievance with Wukong in the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace and was severely wounded by Wukong’s Divine Whip, had vowed to reclaim his honor. So, he brought his six comrades to seek vengeance.

Kui Wood Wolf frowned and said, “Aquatic Ape, this Flower-Fruit Mountain reeks of demon aura. There must be quite a few Demon Kings.”

The Aquatic Ape replied, “No matter. Just wait a moment. The comrades from the Southern Vermilion Bird Seven Stars should also be arriving soon. With fourteen of us joining forces to set up a Great Array, there’s no worry that we won’t be able to capture this Demon Monkey. Moreover, I’ve heard that this Demon Monkey caused havoc in the Underworld, which angered King Yan, and even the Jade Emperor has been contemplating subduing him. If we act, it would coincide with the Jade Emperor’s intentions, and we can claim rewards later!”

The other six, upon hearing this, couldn’t help feeling elated; this reasoning made sense. If they captured Wukong and sought rewards in the Heavenly Court, it would indeed align with the Jade Emperor’s wishes, and they would surely receive some rewards.

Aquatic Ape said, “This beast is very vicious, someone uniquely blessed among monkeys, and also possesses an imitation of the God-Beating Whip in his hand. You must be very careful later, everyone.”

Lou Gold Dog laughed, “The God-Beating Whip is just an imitation, what is there to be afraid of?”

Aquatic Ape’s expression changed as he said, “Not so! Although the God-Beating Whip is an imitation, its power is by no means ordinary. When faced with us who hold divine positions, its effectiveness is outstanding.”

Hearing the seriousness in Aquatic Ape’s warning, the others no longer underestimated Wukong. They each put away their light-hearted attitudes and prepared themselves mentally.

Back inside the Water Curtain Cave, Wukong said, “They are old enemies of mine, it’s the Western White Tiger Constellations’ Aquatic Ape. He’s gathered his other six comrades to bring trouble upon me.”

The Ox Demon King cursed, “Hey! Isn’t this them trying to bully us with their numbers? Let’s go and meet them!”

Wukong said, “The six brothers follow me out, Yang Jian, your and my current appearance as the Daoist Equal to Heaven is not suitable for showing face, to avoid detection and spoiling my grand plan.”

Yang Jian, not particularly keen on clashing with the celestial officials of the heavens, nodded his agreement and sat back down, saying, “I wish my brothers success and a victorious return.”

The Jiao Demon King laughed, “That’s a given! They think to outnumber us, but little do they know we have just as many on our side here. Watch me twist their heads off to pair with our drinks!”

These Twenty-Eight Constellations oversee the twenty-eight celestial bodies, divided into the Western White Tiger, the Eastern Azure Dragon, the Southern Vermilion Bird, and the Northern Xuanwu, representing metal, wood, fire, and water respectively. Each one possessed at least the strength of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, especially adept at using formations to strike together. They had helped the Jade Emperor to descend numerous times to apprehend malevolent demons of the human world, seldom failing. Wukong had struck the Aquatic Ape, who after recovering from his injuries, rallied his six comrades to seek revenge on Wukong. What they didn’t expect was that Flower-Fruit Mountain was already gathered with six Demon King experts whose abilities were no less than Wukong’s.

The seventy-two Demon Kings beat drums and gongs, while Wukong and the other six Great Demon Kings flew out of the Water Curtain Cave, their presence astounding.

Kui Wood Wolf shouted, “Aquatic Ape has deceived us! There are clearly seven masters, how could you say he was alone?”

The Aquatic Ape’s face was a mask of odd expressions for a long moment before he said, “Last time I clearly saw him by himself, who would have thought he had companions?”

Wukong, carrying his Jingu Bang, stood with the six Demon Kings on the mountaintop, and laughed loudly, looking at the seven asterisms and cursed, “Aquatic Ape, you took a beating from your Grandfather Sun at the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace and still not satisfied? And now you’ve come back for more? Come down quickly, and I’ll reward you with another beating!”

The Aquatic Ape was furious, and a mixed-iron staff appeared in his hand as he was about to charge forward and fight with Wukong. However, this wasn’t underwater, and if he fought with Wukong, he would surely never return. Therefore, Kui Wood Wolf, the leader of the Western Asterisms, quickly held him back, urging him not to be impulsive.

The Ox Demon King laughed and said, “What a bunch of asterisms, such cowardice, and yet you dare come to our Flower-Fruit Mountain to provoke us?”

The seven asterisms, red-faced with anger, turned their gaze to Kui Wood Wolf, the leader of the Western Asterisms, as it was up to him to make a decision.

Kui Wood Wolf then said, “That minotaur, don’t talk nonsense! You bully our fellow sect member because you have stronger mana than us, how is that justified? Today I shall come and reason with you.”

The Ox Demon King’s hands conjured up a black mixed-iron staff, swung it twice with an imposing air, and jammed it into the ground, causing the entire mountaintop to tremble. This Great Strength Bull Demon King was truly formidable, having shown his might only once in the War God Secret Realm, where he grievously wounded the true form of Suo Jie Dragon King with one blow, and one could see how domineering his strength was. Yang Jian had once arm-wrestled with the Ox Demon King but was no match for him. This fellow was inherently of immeasurable strength, even more so than the Mount-moving Great Saint Lion Camel King.

The seven Great Demon Kings jeered from below, and the seventy-two Demon Kings also beat their drums and gongs, hurling insults at the asterisms.

Kui Wood Wolf thought to himself, “We took the initiative to come here this time, and if we don’t respond to their challenge, we would lose all face!” Seeing his fellow sect members filled with righteous indignation and itching to fight, he said, “Listen up, you seven demons below! We will form a formation; as long as you dare to enter and break it, it will prove you’re formidable!”

The Western Metal White Tiger Formation was designed for conquest, for sharpness, and for killing intent! The power of the Western Metal White Tiger Formation was absolutely not minor. Now, Kui Wood Wolf was asking his people to open the formation and challenge the seven Demon Kings of Flower-Fruit Mountain to break through.

Peng Demon King frowned and said, “What a cunning strategy, with the formation in place, their combined fighting prowess will increase manifold? This way, their chances of winning increase greatly; it’s a no-lose situation for them.”

The Ox Demon King cursed, “Who cares about their great formation or crap formation, as long as they dare to accept the challenge, I alone will make them fall apart and piss themselves in terror.”

Wukong quickly said, “Big brother, don’t be overconfident, having a formation and not having one are two different concepts. These seven hold the positions of the Western Metal White Tiger constellations and have already honed their coordination to perfection. Once they initiate their formation and combine attacks, big brother, you will definitely not come out on top. It’s best for us seven brothers to advance and retreat together and beat them to a state of total defeat.”

The Ox Demon King, whether truly simple or pretending to be, looked like a reckless brute, but his abilities were definitely significant. Although the individual strength of the seven asterisms of the West wasn’t much to speak of, the combined attack of seven, forming a formation and drawing the power of the celestial constellations, was certainly beyond the capability of just the Ox Demon King to overcome.

Actually, this time the Aquatic Ape called upon his fellow Daoists to seek out Wukong for revenge, and they didn’t plan to use a formation against him, thinking he was just one person. They believed that by fighting a war of attrition, exhausting his mana, they could beat him. Forming a formation, while powerful, would also seem like an unfair victory. But now, with seven Great Demon Kings present, fighting them one by one would undoubtedly lead to their own defeat. Forming a formation now seemed appropriate, and if they won, no one would be able to say anything.

Kui Wood Wolf shouted, “Are the seven demons below afraid of our star formation? If you are, then let Sun Wukong kneel down and kowtow three times to our Daoist friend. Otherwise, we will flatten your Flower-Fruit Mountain!”

Peng Demon King could not help cursing, “Such audacity! I really want to see how formidable this Metal White Tiger Formation is!” After saying this, he turned his gaze to Kui Wood Wolf and shouted, “Just set up your formation, we brothers will break it and see who’s superior, your formation or our Taoist arts!”

Kui Wood Wolf, seeing the seven fall into his trap, laughed loudly and said, “Good! Fellow Daoists, it’s time to form the array!”

The seven lined up, each taking out a sword formed by the power of the Western constellations, raised the sword, spat blood upon it, and it took to the air. Each of the seven took their place behind the floating swords, and with a surge of mana, a great formation came into being. Within the formation, killing intent soared, sword glows flickered, and all the energy felt extremely sharp, clearly the metallic energy of the White Tiger.

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The Ox Demon King yelled, “Brothers, follow me side by side and bring down that damn formation!”

The six Demon Kings roared their agreement, their spirit like a rainbow, and the seven charged into the formation.

As for the outcome of the battle, please listen to the next part to find out.