Chapter 166: Jindu Mountain, the Horned Rhinoceros, Red Boy

Seven days later, the pilgrims finally entered the territory of Jindu Mountain. As soon as they entered, they were discovered by the patrolling demons.

"Great King, the pilgrims have already entered the territory of our Jindu Mountain." The patrolling demon ran back to the cave to report to the Horned Rhinoceros after seeing Xuanzang and the others.

"They've come? A bit later than expected," the Horned Rhinoceros said with a smile, touching the nose ring on his nose.

"Since the pilgrims have arrived, let's set up a formation to welcome them to our Jindu Mountain," the Horned Rhinoceros said with a smile.

"Yes, Great King!" The patrolling demon nodded and went to make arrangements.

Soon, a group of demons gathered in front of the Jindu Cave. Looking at the demons before him, a look of disappointment flashed in the Horned Rhinoceros's eyes. Although his subordinates were stronger than those of other mountain kings, they still didn't reach the level of Xuanzang's subordinates.

The leaders of the Horned Rhinoceros's subordinates had only barely reached the Profound Immortal realm after being fed large amounts of pills. A Profound Immortal was not enough to look at anywhere!

"Forget it, in the end, it still depends on me," the Horned Rhinoceros muttered to himself.

"Little ones, follow me to meet that monk on the pilgrimage." The Horned Rhinoceros waved his hand and led his demons down the mountain.

"There's a situation!" When the Horned Rhinoceros went down the mountain, Dapeng immediately discovered their tracks. The reason he hadn't discovered them before was that the Horned Rhinoceros had shielded the demonic aura of Jindu Mountain.

And now, he was letting Xuanzang and the others perceive it on purpose, because he had absolute confidence in defeating Dapeng and the others.

"Xuanzang, I have waited for you for a long time." Seeing Xuanzang and the others, the Horned Rhinoceros said with a smile. His tone was like friends greeting each other; there was no sense of strangeness at all.

Hearing this tone, Xuanzang frowned.

"Xuanzang, come with me to Jindu Cave to sit for a while. So many of my subordinates have come; don't make it difficult for me!" Seeing Xuanzang frown, the Horned Rhinoceros said nonchalantly.

Xuanzang did not speak; he just looked at the Horned Rhinoceros coldly. The scene was somewhat bizarre for a moment.

"It seems you are not giving me face. Then there is nothing more to say." Seeing Xuanzang like this, the Horned Rhinoceros's face instantly turned gloomy.

Seeing the Horned Rhinoceros's face turn gloomy, Dapeng and the others immediately stepped forward and drew their weapons.

Looking at Dapeng and the others, the Horned Rhinoceros touched the nose ring on his nose, and a look of disdain appeared on his face.

"Form up!" The Horned Rhinoceros said indifferently.

The next second, his subordinates began to move. After a few breaths, Xuanzang and the others found themselves in a formation.

"Do you really think I am the same as those other mountain kings?" The Horned Rhinoceros said coldly.

After speaking, he didn't even wait for Xuanzang and the others to react; he took off his nose ring and threw it into the formation. This formation was only a low-level trapping formation. If he let them react, it wouldn't be able to trap them, so he had to strike first.

When the Horned Rhinoceros threw the nose ring into the formation, Yang Jian and the others immediately sensed it. They thought this was the Horned Rhinoceros's attack method and became alert. The next second, the nose ring began to glow, and everyone's hands became unsteady as their weapons were sucked away by the ring.

"Damn it, my weapon!" When everyone's weapons were sucked away, they shouted one after another.

Even the weapons of Dapeng and Yang Jian were no exception; they were all sucked away by the ring.

"What is this thing?" Sun Wukong asked anxiously.

He was someone who relied heavily on his weapon. Without it, his combat effectiveness would be greatly reduced, which was why he was so anxious.

Before Yang Jian and the others could speak, a large amount of fog began to appear in the formation. Seeing this, everyone was shocked and began to attack the formation, while Ao Mo'ang and some demons who understood formations began to look for a way to break it.

As for Xuanzang, after the dense fog appeared, he was swept away by an extremely powerful force. When this force appeared, the demonic energy in his body became restless, but Xuanzang forcibly suppressed it.

"In all my journey, this seems to be the first time I've been kidnapped. Since that's the case, let's play along. I won't die anyway," Xuanzang said in his heart.

After Xuanzang was kidnapped, the fog in the formation began to fade slowly, and then even the formation disappeared.

After the formation disappeared, everyone gathered together again.

"Oh no, Master Xuanzang is gone." Long Ji's expression changed drastically at this moment, because once she was more than a mile away from Xuanzang, she would revert to the appearance of a skeleton.

The moment her words fell, an aura of decay began to appear on her body, which surprised the demons.

"Chase up the mountain!" Seeing Long Ji's change, Dapeng's expression was terrifyingly gloomy.

Someone was actually snatching food from the mouths of Da Luo Golden Immortals—and there were four of them! If this got out, how could they continue to survive in the Primordial World?

Hearing Dapeng's words, everyone began to fly up the mountain. Long Ji was the most active, because the flesh on her body had already begun to turn black and wither. If she waited a few more breaths, she would probably turn into a skeleton.

After Long Ji moved, the flesh on her body began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye, which meant Xuanzang was ahead, less than a mile away.

After a few breaths, they arrived at the top of Jindu Mountain. On the summit, they found a very luxurious mansion. The mansion was carved with beams and painted pillars, filled with auspicious energy; at first glance, one would think it was an immortal's cave.

"Hmph, this demon really knows how to decorate himself," the Black Bear Demon sneered after seeing the mansion.

"This is not an ordinary demon, so it's not strange to have such a cave," Dapeng said, his face also full of mockery.

"Not an ordinary demon? Does this demon have a big background?" Sun Wukong asked.

Because Sun Wukong had not caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he didn't know many people in the Primordial World, which was why he asked this question.

"This demon is named the Horned Rhinoceros, and he is the famous mount of the Taiqing Saint. You say, how could he let his cave be like those of other mountain kings?" Dapeng said with a smile.

"Taiqing Saint? Why is it the Taiqing Saint again?" Hearing the name, the Black Bear Demon's face immediately fell. This Taiqing Saint was truly like a lingering ghost.

From the Lotus Cave on Pingding Mountain to this Jindu Mountain, the shadow of the Taiqing Saint was everywhere. Did he love to show off so much?

"This is very normal. Now that our Demon Race has become the masters of the Heavenly Court again, the significance of the Demon Sect is not great. But this Demon Sect is where the Taiqing Saint attained the Dao. If the Demon Sect is gone, he is very likely to fall from his Saint position, so he has to leave himself a way out," Xiaoyue said at this moment.

"Yo! I didn't see that, kid, you actually grew a brain," the Black Bear Demon said, looking at Xiaoyue with surprise.

Hearing this, Xiaoyue rolled his eyes at him.

"Let's go. No matter who it is, we must rescue Master Xuanzang," Yang Jian said at this moment.

"Good!" As soon as Xuanzang was mentioned, everyone became serious, and anger surged in their eyes.

The pilgrimage team had over a thousand people, the strongest being Da Luo Golden Immortals and the lowest being Golden Immortals. With such a lineup, Master Xuanzang had been kidnapped right under their noses. This was a slap in their faces. If they didn't show something, they shouldn't bother surviving in the Primordial World.

But after walking into the Jindu Cave, countless paths appeared before them. Clearly, this was another formation—a trapping formation.

"Those who understand formations, go find the formation eye. Others, disperse and try the paths one by one. I think that aside from the Horned Rhinoceros, the other demons in Jindu Mountain shouldn't pose a threat to you, right?" Dapeng looked at the group.

"Good!" Hearing Dapeng's words, everyone nodded.

Inside Jindu Cave, the Horned Rhinoceros was chatting with Xuanzang, looking like old friends who hadn't met for years.

"Master Xuanzang, just stay here with me for a few days, just three or five years will do. When the time comes, I will personally send you down the mountain," the Horned Rhinoceros said, touching the nose ring on his nose.

"Good! I don't have any objections, but I don't know if others will have objections," Xuanzang nodded with a smile.

"Others? You mean those people outside? That depends on your sincerity, Master Xuanzang," the Horned Rhinoceros was stunned for a moment before saying with a smile.

"No, no, no, I think you misunderstood. They shouldn't have any objections," Xuanzang shook his head.

"Aside from them, who else would have objections?" The Horned Rhinoceros asked.

Xuanzang did not speak; he just looked at the Horned Rhinoceros before him with a smile. He could see that this Horned Rhinoceros had a bit of wisdom, but not much.

"Hahaha, pilgrim, you really did capture the pilgrim." While the Horned Rhinoceros was thinking, a child's laughter reached Xuanzang's ears.

Afterward, Red Boy appeared. Seeing him, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in the Horned Rhinoceros's eyes, but it vanished instantly—yet this was captured by Xuanzang.

"You finally fell into my hands, didn't you?" Red Boy looked at Xuanzang with greed.

Before Xuanzang could say anything, he opened his bloody mouth and lunged. Seeing this, Xuanzang didn't dodge at all; a smile even appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Just as Red Boy was a foot away from Xuanzang, he stopped. The Horned Rhinoceros's cold voice reached Red Boy's ears.

"Know your place. If there is a next time, I will kill you." After saying this, the Horned Rhinoceros threw Red Boy away.

Bang—

Red Boy crashed heavily against the wall and spat out a mouthful of blood. Clearly, the Horned Rhinoceros was truly angry.

"Sorry, Master Xuanzang, I startled you. I promise this is the first and last time." The next second, the gloom on the Horned Rhinoceros's face turned into a warm smile.

"No matter, he's just a child, it's normal to be naughty. Back in the Great Tang, when the people saw naughty children, they would hang them up and beat them twice, and they would be obedient," Xuanzang said with a smile, looking at Red Boy.

"Someone, hang Red Boy up for me and whip him a thousand times with the thorn whip to let him learn a lesson." Hearing Xuanzang's words, the Horned Rhinoceros immediately gave the order.

"Yes, Great King!" Hearing the Horned Rhinoceros, two little demons immediately came up and hoisted Red Boy up.

"Green Ox, you dare!" Seeing this, Red Boy's expression changed drastically, and he spoke angrily.

"Hmph! What are you still waiting for?" The Horned Rhinoceros snorted coldly.

Seeing their Great King was angry, the two little demons hurriedly carried Red Boy away. But Red Boy was only injured, not dead. He released his magic power and sent the two little demons flying.

"Green Ox, you are just a beast, I am the master, understand? I am the master, and you dare to bite the master?" After sending the two demons flying, Red Boy looked at the Horned Rhinoceros with red eyes.

Hearing Red Boy's words, substantive killing intent immediately appeared on the Horned Rhinoceros, enveloping Red Boy.

"I am the son of the Taiqing Saint, if you..."

Before Red Boy could finish his sentence, the Horned Rhinoceros's expression changed drastically, and he slapped Red Boy away. After landing, Red Boy didn't move; clearly, he had been knocked unconscious.

"Master Xuanzang, you didn't hear what happened just now, did you?" After waving for the demons to take Red Boy away, the Horned Rhinoceros turned and looked at Xuanzang unkindly.

"I heard it. Red Boy is the child of the Taiqing Saint. Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect to hear such strange news upon coming to your Jindu Cave. Truly a trip worth taking!" Xuanzang ignored the Horned Rhinoceros's unkind gaze and said with a smile.

"You... you had better think clearly before speaking. I will give you one more chance."

"Do you dare to kill me? You don't, so don't look at me with that gaze. It's quite scary," Xuanzang waved his hand and said.

"Hmph! Someone, invite Master Xuanzang down. Remember, treat him well. If Master Xuanzang loses even a single hair, I will hold you responsible." The Horned Rhinoceros looked deeply at Xuanzang and waved for the demons to take him away.

"Damn Red Boy, damn it!" After Xuanzang left, the Horned Rhinoceros roared. Feeling unsatisfied, he went straight to where Red Boy was.

Looking at the severely injured and unconscious Red Boy, the Horned Rhinoceros took out a pill and fed it to him. Soon, Red Boy woke up. Feeling the massive medicinal power in his body, he was happy at first, then a cold smile appeared on his face.

"Hmph, don't try to please me. I will definitely tell my father about your behavior," Red Boy looked coldly at the Horned Rhinoceros.

He thought the Horned Rhinoceros would beg for mercy, would be servile, but he was wrong. The moment his words fell, the Horned Rhinoceros grabbed his ankle and smashed him hard against the ground. With just one hit, Red Boy spat out a large mouthful of blood; he felt as if his internal organs had been shattered.

But the next second, a massive medicinal power surged from within his body, and in just a few breaths, his injuries were repaired.

"Oh no, Nine-Turn Golden Pill!" Feeling the medicinal power, Red Boy thought of a terrifying fact.

Sure enough, the next second, the world spun, and intense pain came from his whole body again. Seeing Red Boy's injuries were healed, the Horned Rhinoceros grabbed him and smashed him hard against the ground again.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 167 =====