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Tang Zisu gritted her teeth and said, "Liu Yang, can you stop showing off? Just say what you need to say."
"Alright, Wife, let's get straight to the point. Hand over the Soul Command Token that can command millions of Demon Souls."
"Soul Command Token? What you're talking about sounds so advanced. Why don't you just ask me to pull out an iPhone 5S? You're really out of your mind!"
Tang Zisu replied coldly, "I don't have it."
Liu Yang smiled like a fox. "Don't have it? Who are you trying to fool? If you don't have it, how could you seal the millions of Demon Souls and Vengeful Spirits in the Sealing Pool?"
Lang Ye's heart sank upon hearing this. It turned out that every word and action had not escaped their eyes, and he was even more worried about Kong Xuan's situation.
Tang Zisu felt completely lost. She thought of herself as a little bird trapped in smog, her feathers soaked through, unable to find a way forward or backward.
Liu Yang said, "But I've thought it over. I'm not a patient person; all the patience I've accumulated over these twenty years has been given to you. Now I can't wait any longer."
Tang Zisu looked at Lang Ye, who was retreating step by step, then glanced at Softy and Liu Hui, who were already surrounded by the intruding Assassins. She bit her lip and said, "If you let them all stand down first, I'll give it to you."
Liu Yang smiled slyly and called for everyone to stop. Everyone halted and looked at him while he smiled at Tang Zisu, like a big bad wolf waiting for a little rabbit to jump into his mouth.
Damn it, Lang Ye thought; he was caught in the crossfire without any way out.
Tang Zisu asked, "Can I speak with Lang Ye for a moment first?"
Dongfang Muze frowned tightly and shook his head at Liu Yang, disapproving of Tang Zisu's request.
However, Liu Yang felt that they were already birds in his cage. The way to treat prey was to enjoy it slowly for the fun of it, so he nodded.
Tang Zisu shouted across the crowd, "Lang Ye, do you have anything to say to me?"
Lang Ye spat out a mouthful of blood and sneered, "What is there to say? My wife is right next to me, so don't create unnecessary misunderstandings."
"Lang Ye," Tang Zisu called out, her voice already tinged with tears.
Despite his rough exterior, Lang Ye couldn't stand to see a woman cry. When Tang Zisu shed a tear, his heart softened like tofu. He said gruffly, "Stop crying. If that bird sees you, it will definitely think I'm bullying you. You'll understand many things later; just know that everything that bird does is for your own good."
"What do you mean by 'for my own good'? Is deceiving me, hurting me, and humiliating me all for my own good?"
"You still have the energy to argue? Let me tell you, I'm the one who feels the most wronged. I was forced by him to find you and take care of you while abandoning my brothers."
Liu Yang, clearly impatient, interrupted Tang Zisu and Lang Ye, "Stop wasting time. No one is coming to save you; you'd better hand over the Soul Command Token!"
Lang Ye shouted, "Tang Zisu, you can't give it to him! If you do, everything Kong Xuan has done will be in vain."
Tang Zisu sighed deeply, "Fine, but can someone tell me what exactly the Soul Command Token is?"
Liu Yang replied, "You really don't know? Three hundred years ago during the Buddha-Demon War, countless demons and gods were injured or killed. Wild ghosts wailed at the gates of the Underworld every day. Ksitigarbha collected all the Demon Souls and sealed them in the Demon Sealing Pool. The Soul Command Token serves as a token; whoever obtains it can command the Demon Souls. At that point, Celestial Soldiers and Nine Heavens Mysterious Buddha will be nothing to worry about. The Demon Lord's unification of the three realms will be just around the corner!"
Tang Zisu furrowed her brows tightly; how could she possibly have something so powerful? Were they mistaken?
The atmosphere became tense. Seeing Tang Zisu feigning ignorance, Liu Yang made up his mind and waved his hand at his subordinates, shouting, "Kill."
Liu Hui's long sword dripped with blood as he protected Softy behind him. He had already suffered several severe injuries. Dongfang Muze drew the Zhu Xian Sword and joined the fight. Lang Ye was surrounded by dozens of people and was in a precarious situation; it looked like several of them would be taken down at once.
Liu Yang grabbed Tang Zisu's chin, forcing her to face the bloody battlefield. A sword from Dongfang pierced through Lang Ye's spear; the blade struck Lang Ye's chest, causing blood to splatter like fireworks. Liu Hui was kicked in the knee and collapsed onto the ground, where several people stepped on his spine. Meanwhile, Softy was also captured by several Assassins who seized her arms.
“Softy.” Lang Ye roared, a distraction already held at bay by various weapons against his neck.
Liu Yang suddenly stood up, clapping his hands and laughing, “Excellent, today we’ve caught them all. Dongfang, we’ve done well here in the human realm, but how is it in the heavenly realm?”
Dongfang Muze sheathed the Zhu Xian Sword and said, “You don’t need to worry about that. Sun Wukong and Kong Xuan are both formidable beings; they will surely fight to the death with the Heavenly Emperor. By then, the Demon Lord can just reap the benefits.”
Liu Yang turned Tang Zisu's face towards him and said, “Sweetheart, your Ming Wang is as good as dead now. From now on, you’ll follow me, and I’ll ensure you live a life of glory.”
Tang Zisu struggled to push him away, “You’re dreaming. Kong Xuan and Sun Wukong won’t die. Have you forgotten about the Western Tathagata? At most, Sun Wukong will be trapped under the Five Elements Mountain, but what about Kong Xuan...?” What would happen to Kong Xuan, as the Journey to the West only mentioned his battle with the Golden-Winged Great Peng, but not the Peacock King.
Liu Yang's fingers grazed Tang Zisu's throat, cold as a blade: “Western Tathagata? We Demon Lord have prepared for him already, with those tens of thousands of Demon Souls. Hand over the Soul Command Token.”
“I don’t have it, nor do I know what it is.”
“Tang Zisu, you’re forcing my hand; don’t blame me for being ruthless.” Suddenly, Liu Yang released his grip and shouted at the Assassins below: “Strip that girl of her clothes.”
With a tearing sound of fabric, several burly men moved together to shred Softy's top into pieces, leaving only a light pink bodice.
Both Lang Ye and Liu Hui shouted in anger. Lang Ye’s eyes were bloodshot; he didn’t care about the weapon at his neck and charged forward with great force. One man’s knife pressed deeply into his neck, blood dripping steadily along the blade.
With a wave of his hand, Liu Yang said, “So it turns out my royal brother has feelings for this girl too; strip her further!”
“I’ll fight you!” Suddenly, Liu Hui leaped up. The eyes of all the Assassins were glued to Softy's fair skin, momentarily unable to restrain him.
With his sword wildly swinging, Liu Hui stood protectively beside Softy, looking like an injured beast letting out a desperate roar.
Tang Zisu struck at Liu Yang, “Bastard! If you have a grudge against me, come at me directly; don’t harm Softy!”
“Soul Command Token, if you hand it over, I will let the girl go.”
Tang Zisu cried out, “But I don’t have it! Where am I supposed to find you a Soul Command Token?”
Liu Yang’s eyes turned cold as he said, “Then don’t blame me for being merciless. Assassins, today this girl is yours. Make sure to take good care of her.”
Lang Ye had gone mad. He suddenly let out a long howl, his limbs stretching as he transformed into a Black Wolf. The black wolf leaped up, shaking off droplets of blood, disregarding his own life as he used his body to pin down the sharp weapons, then soared through the air towards the Assassins.
Several Assassins didn’t even have time to grunt before Wolf King bit through their throats, the smell of blood mingling with the glint of his sharp teeth, making Wolf King’s eyes look like blood.
Dongfang Muze shouted, “Seeking death.” The Zhu Xian Sword was drawn and thrust towards the massive body of Wolf King.
Wolf King didn’t dodge or evade; he charged straight at the Zhu Xian Sword.
“Lang Ye.” This time it was Softy who shouted. She would rather suffer humiliation and die than see Lang Ye sacrifice his life in vain.
Everything happened incredibly fast. In a flash, Tang Zisu felt a surge of heat in her chest; the Crimson Lotus Mark in her palm felt like it was burning. She suddenly let out an angry roar, her hair standing on end like needles pointing towards the sky, her clothes billowing wildly.
Golden waves of light blossomed into lotus flowers, striking against the Zhu Xian Sword, creating a massive explosion in the air. The Zhu Xian Sword, as if scorched, emitted hissing black smoke as it fell to the ground. Tang Zisu flicked her sleeve and ensnared Liu Yang by the neck.
With cold eyes filled with overwhelming killing intent, Tang Zisu confronted him. Surprisingly, Liu Yang showed signs of fear and asked, “Who are you?”
“Tang Zisu.”
Liu Yang shook his head, “No, you’re not.”
In an instant, Tang Zisu tightened her sleeve and pulled Liu Yang close. Pressing her palm against his skull, she said in a deep voice, “Tell them to back off or I will roast you alive.”
Liu Yang smiled bitterly and said, "Tang Zisu, I never expected you to be the best actor among us. It's useless; I'm just a pawn of Intercepting Teachings. Without Liu Yang, perhaps Liu Yu or Liu Zhang would be the emperor, and you can't control the overall situation."
Dongfang Muze followed up, "He's right. No one can stop the Demon Lord from achieving great things. Tang Zisu, hand over your Soul Command Token and stop this futile resistance. Even if your magic is powerful, how many of us are there compared to just a few of you?"
Suddenly, shouts of battle echoed from the palace entrance as a man and a woman burst through the door, flying in on a blade.
The newcomers were Jumping and Little Fish. They landed, and Jumping sheathed his blade before pointing at Dongfang Muze and cursing, "Dongfang Muze, you are truly a despicable person. You plotted to push me off a cliff but didn't expect that I would take this opportunity to master Blade Flight. Today, let's see whose Zhu Xian Sword is more formidable—yours or my Years of Killing."
Dongfang Muze sneered, "Congratulations on your achievement. However, coming here is just asking for death. If you all die together, it will be a perfect ending for me."
"Don't talk big; take my blade first." Before he finished speaking, Jumping's Years of Killing spun out, piercing Dongfang Muze's lungs. Dongfang sidestepped but Jumping's blade circled back and struck again from behind, each strike deadly and relentless amidst a chilling light.
Dongfang dared not be careless and summoned his Zhu Xian Sword with all his might to face the attack. Lang Ye suddenly realized the opportunity and leaped into battle alongside the Twenty-Eight Celestial Stars.
Tang Zisu raised one palm and created a Golden Lotus Barrier that enveloped Softy and Liu Hui before throwing Liu Yang to the ground and joining the fight.
With countless lotuses emerging from Tang Zisu's palm, enemies touched by Lotus Fire were tormented by the Heart-Purging Flame from the Buddha Realm, causing an extraordinary reversal in the battle.
Jumping's blade spiraled again, aiming directly for Dongfang Muze's heart.
Realizing the danger, Dongfang Muze raised his Zhu Xian Sword to meet the attack. The two legendary weapons collided with a thunderous roar in the hall, followed by sparks flying as Zhu Xian Sword shattered into pieces amidst countless lights.
Dongfang Muze staggered back, barely steadying himself as he spat out blood. "What kind of skill have you mastered? What kind of blade is that?"
Little Fish clapped his folding fan against his palm, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead; it turned out he had been reciting the incantation for Blade Flight all along.
Little Fish stepped forward to stand beside Jumping and looked at Dongfang with sympathetic eyes. "The skill is divine, the blade is divine too; it's specifically designed to counter Zhu Xian Sword."
The most unbearable thing for Dongfang Muze was being looked down upon by others. He thought that ever since he obtained the Zhu Xian Sword, such a day would never come. Yet, it arrived when he was least prepared. He was defeated, defeated by someone he despised the most—what a humiliation!
Feeling utterly defeated, he could no longer muster any strength. Jumping swiftly ended the life of Jie Jiao Duo Bao Dao Ren's arrogant disciple Dongfang Muze with her most skilled Pig Slaughtering Knife Technique.
At the moment blood splattered, Little Fish closed his eyes and couldn't help but murmur, "Heaven Has a Benevolent Nature. He has already lost and has no will to fight; why must you take his life?"
Jumping wiped the blood from her knife onto the corpse and replied, "Put away your compassion. If you don't kill him, he will kill you. Fool."
Lang Ye and Tang Zisu had completely taken control of the situation. The Twenty-Eight Celestial Stars had suffered casualties, while only the Emei Four Saints were still struggling to hold on.
Tang Zisu said, "Are you still going to fight? Although the Celestial Master of the Way is extreme in his views, he would never commit such a mad act. I advise you to return to your mountain for cultivation; it would be a pity to lose hundreds of years of effort."
These individuals were indeed dissatisfied with the Demon Lord, but since they couldn't defeat him, they had to yield. Now that Tang Zisu had pointed it out, they exchanged glances and stopped fighting.
Four Saints Leader Zhao Gongming said, "Miss, we are also acting under orders. We have offended you today; please speak on our behalf to Ming Wang when we meet again. We will return to our mountain for reflection and will not interfere here again."
Tang Zisu cupped her hands and replied, "Thank you, Immortal Elder. I would like to ask what kind of person this Demon Lord is. Did the Celestial Master of the Way really imprison him?"
The Four Saints sighed, "We do not know much about that. He is very mysterious; he always wears black clothing and a black hat as if he cannot be seen. As for whether the leader imprisoned him or killed him, we are unclear."
The battle started off quite brutal but ended in a handshake for peace. Lang Ye, feeling unsatisfied, transformed back into human form. Though covered in blood and dirt, it was hard to hide his imposing handsomeness. He gritted his teeth and said, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
The Azure Palace members scrambled to pick up their belongings and fled. Lang Ye looked at his wife wrapped in another man's clothes within the barrier and felt even worse. He shouted, "Why haven't you released the barrier? Why are you only now getting into action? What were you doing earlier?"
Tang Zisu smiled as she released the barrier. Softy let out a soft cry and fell into Lang Ye's arms. Despite being covered in blood and dirt, he didn't care; he kept patting the little beauty's back gently, soothing her with words: "Softy doesn't need to be afraid; Softy doesn't need to be afraid."
Softy bit down on his shoulder and said, "I'm not scared! It's you who made me scared by charging into danger like you're invincible!"
Lang Ye, who was bitten but still smug, looked at Liu Hui with a heavy heart.
"Not good, the prince has escaped," Little Fish exclaimed, and everyone realized they had overlooked Liu Yang.
It turned out that Liu Yang had taken advantage of their inattention to escape through the secret passage that Liu Hui had come from.
Liu Hui slapped his thigh and shouted, "This is bad; that guy has weapons. Letting the tiger return to the mountain will lead to endless troubles."
Tang Zisu said, "Don't worry, now that you have regained your identity, there should be more people in the court who listen to you."
Liu Hui nodded, "If I’m not mistaken, he will definitely go back to send troops to attack the imperial city. We need someone to go to the military camp eighty miles outside the city to gather troops; my trusted aides are there."
Tang Zisu thought for a moment and said, "Jumping and Little Fish should go. Since you can fly, you'll be faster than riding a horse."
Lang Ye also nodded and said, "That's all we can do now. I still need to go to Heaven; the birds have been plotted against."
"I'll go with you, Lang Ye. Do I have the right to fight alongside Kong Xuan this time?" Tang Zisu looked at Lang Ye with clear and determined eyes. Lang Ye nodded, "Sure, but your fluctuating strength really worries me. Can you make it to Heaven?"
Tang Zisu nodded, "I can even go to the Western Paradise."
Lang Ye turned around and patted Softy's shoulder: "Softy, help the emperor here while I assist Kong Xuan."
Softy understood well; she nodded with tears in her eyes. Then Lang Ye said to Liu Hui, "Take care of her for me." After saying that, he took Tang Zisu and disappeared into the wind.
Softy ran after them and shouted at the sky, "Lang Ye, I'll be waiting for you."
At this moment, the palace guards rushed in and knelt before Liu Hui. Liu Hui slapped the guard captain across the face: "Useless! You're all a bunch of useless people. Are you waiting for me to die before coming to collect my body?"
The head of the guards was being beaten, yet he seemed quite pleased. He knelt before Liu Hui, weeping, "Your Majesty, you have finally returned to normal."
Liu Hui waved his hand impatiently, "Stop wailing and quickly clean this place up. That one lying on the ground, wake him up and bring him in." Liu Hui still remembered the unconscious Zhang Ermao and instructed the guards to revive him.
Little Fish and Jumping took Liu Hui's seal to fetch reinforcements, while Softy stayed with Liu Hui, observing how he commanded and ruled with authority. Softy felt that Liu Hui was truly suited to be an emperor; now that he had regained his true form, he exuded a sense of majesty that was compelling. Suddenly, Softy blurted out, "You will become a good emperor."
Liu Hui looked at her and adjusted her clothing, saying, "I thought you could become a good empress, but unfortunately, I met you too late."
Softy felt a bit awkward but bravely looked into his eyes and said, "I like him so much that I would trade my life for his. I also know you care for me deeply; as the sovereign, you would risk your life to save me. Your Majesty, I will always remember this kindness."
Liu Hui patted her shoulder and said, "Don't say that. The more you praise me, the less I want it; I understand that principle."
Suddenly a guard reported, "Your Majesty, Huaiyang Wang Liu Yang has surrounded the imperial city with fifty thousand troops. He demands that you surrender and hand over the imperial seal."
Liu Hui supported himself on the Dragon Throne and stood up angrily, saying, "They are quick to act. Send orders to hold the city gates firmly and wait for reinforcements."
After the guard left, Liu Hui maintained a calm exterior while inside he felt like boiling oil. Softy noticed his tension and comforted him, "Don't worry; Jumping and Little Fish will definitely bring back reinforcements."
Liu Hui forced a smile, "Actually, you are worried too; not going with them makes you uneasy."
Softy sighed, wondering how they were faring.
Lang Ye and Tang Zisu flew through the sky above a vast Cloud Sea. However, for some reason, the sky was not as bright and clear as usual; it was shrouded in gloom and unease.
Tang Zisu felt anxious. To ease her emotions, she asked Lang Ye what their plan was and what Kong Xuan would do today.
Lang Ye replied, "These matters are complex and cannot be explained in just a few words; it all goes back three hundred years. When you meet Kong Xuan, let him tell you in person."
“Lang Ye, I don't know what else you want to hide, so I won't ask anymore. Just tell me what Kong Xuan is going to do today.”
“He, he, he sought the Crimson Fire Pearl from Bull Demon King to save you that day, and in return, he promised to act as an insider for him and Sun Wukong. Today is the day they agreed upon to turn things upside down.”
Tang Zisu fell onto the clouds, feeling as if all her strength had been drained away, unable to even stand.
Lang Ye hurriedly helped her up: “He doesn't want to say it. Although his powers have recovered now, they are still far weaker than three hundred years ago. Moreover, because of the second tear he shed for you, one of his eyes can no longer see. He fears that this time the situation is dire and is especially worried that Liya will harm you. But even if he hides you away, Liya will find you. That's why he acted out those plays; the goal was to make Liya think you pose no threat. After driving you away, he then drove me away too. He instructed me not to interfere in these matters and only to take care of you and your child, Tang Zisu. Do you understand? He is entrusting his life to you; he goes with a determination that he might not return.”
Tang Zisu felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She didn't know whether to feel pain or laughter. She didn't know if she should rush over to embrace Kong Xuan or slap him hard across the face a few times. She loved him and wanted to share life and death together, not just be protected like a helpless fool.
Tang Zisu laughed wildly, her laughter frenzied, tears streaming down her face.
Lang Ye was stunned by her reaction; could it be that she had gone mad from the stress?
Tang Zisu stopped laughing, but the tears on her face wouldn't cease: “Lang Ye, you said Kong Xuan is really putting on a show. He thinks he's doing this for our good; do you think that's right? Would you accept his kind of care?”
“Of course not! Even if I have Softy, he's still my good brother. Watching him go to his death while I can't even help him feels damn suffocating.”
“I feel the same way. He hides everything from me; this is just his one-sided protection. I won't accept it. If I see him today, I'm definitely going to teach him a lesson...”
Before Tang Zisu could finish her sentence, a loud noise suddenly came from the direction of Heavenly Palace. The waters of the Heavenly River crashed down like a tsunami, impacting the clouds beneath them as if the entire heavenly realm was shaking.
Lang Ye pulled Tang Zisu away from the rushing waters and shouted, “Not good! Something has indeed happened.”
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