Chapter 133 - 118: Preparation

He sighed inwardly, wondering when this war would ever end.

A similar sigh echoed once more in King Niumo’s cave mansion. Jade-faced Princess, massaging his shoulders, said, "Why worry so much, my king? Until now, the Buddhist Sect hasn’t gained any advantage."

However, King Niumo felt no joy from these words; having been in the Three Realms for many years, he knew full well the power of the Buddhist Sect. As of now, they had only revealed the tip of the iceberg.

Their success did not depend on their own strength but on how much power the Buddhist Sect was prepared to use against them.

This was the current predicament of the Demon Clan.

King Niumo silently raised his head and looked out at the sky, where the golden net constantly reminded him that this place would soon be engulfed in flames of war.

The Zhilei Mountain, which he had painstakingly managed for many years, would ultimately face a storm.

He clenched his fist tightly, feeling a surge of anger wanting to burst forth from deep within. Never before in the Three Realms had he endured such frustration.

Just then, he heard the voice of a guard announcing, "My king, Qing Mei from Banana Cave requests an audience."

Jade-faced Princess, upon hearing this, showed a displeased expression. This maid of the Iron Fan Princess had always been disrespectful to her; hence, she preferred not to see this person.

With that, she excused herself and slowly retreated deeper into the cave mansion.

King Niumo, aware that he had caused these amorous troubles, displayed an awkward smile on his face.

Qing Mei entered Zhilei Mountain with a spirited stride, looked at King Niumo seated on the high platform in the center of the cave, and bowed, "Qing Mei greets the king."

King Niumo, smiling, said, "Ah, it’s Qing Mei. What brings you to Zhilei Mountain this time?"

For King Niumo, the most troubling matter was going back to see Iron Fan Princess now. Their marital feelings had long since fallen apart, and coupled with the issue concerning Red Boy, their interactions had always been discordant. Thus, he had been avoiding Iron Fan Princess.

Seeing his behavior, Qing Mei secretly sighed. Who would have thought that a couple once so in love would now be like strangers? If not for having the same enemy, they probably would have long ceased all contact.

"To answer the king, the princess asked me to relay a message—Lin Fang has agreed to help," she said.

Upon hearing this, King Niumo immediately stood up from his seat, his eyes intensely fixed on Qing Mei’s face as he urgently asked, "Really? Has he really decided to intervene?"

"Absolutely, after all, with the Buddhist Sect spreading the Heavenly Net, it isn’t easy for him to escape," she replied.

King Niumo laughed and clapped his hands, saying, "Ha ha, the Buddhist Sect has inadvertently done me such a great favor. Since this fellow Taoist has come out of seclusion, he must have mastered the Divine Skills of Samadhi True Fire. The Buddhist Sect is going to suffer this time."

"Speaking of which, where is Lin Fang? Why didn’t he come with you? I want to host a banquet for him," he added.

Qing Mei replied, "Lin Fang said he’s accustomed to being idle and will choose the moment to act himself. As for visiting here, he decided against it."

King Niumo pondered for a while, thinking about Lin Fang’s caution. He was afraid of revealing his movements and being targeted by the Buddhist Sect. However, on second thought, Lin Fang wouldn’t have survived the Buddhist Sect’s encirclement without such caution.

Thus he sighed and said, "So be it, everyone has their own aspirations. As long as he agrees to help, that is enough, but it is a pity not to be able to fight side by side with such a master."

After finishing the serious conversation, Qing Mei chose not to stay any longer and decided to leave.

King Niumo wanted to ask about Iron Fan Princess’s recent situation several times, but in the end, he never spoke up, staring blankly at the retreating figure of Qing Mei.

"Is Your Majesty thinking about that lady?" The voice of Jade-faced Princess came by his ear, seeming to carry a hint of jealousy.

King Niumo smiled and said, "My beauty, do not be jealous. After all, we were husband and wife, and it’s hard not to be concerned about her."

"How dare I criticize Your Majesty? If you wish, I would not mind serving you together with sister." Jade-faced Princess giggled, her delicate hand brushing across the old bull’s chest, making his heart race.

But the thought of Iron Fan Princess’s iron-blue face made him lose all interest, and he shook his head and said, "Forget it, my wife is not that generous."

Jade-faced Princess’s face barely revealed a triumphant smile. She knew exactly what King Niumo liked, and she understood the emotional rift between King Niumo and Iron Fan Princess. Using this knowledge, she had successfully caused their feelings to fade, and now they were quite tired of each other.

"But madam has done a great deed this time, winning over Lin Fang, such a skilled person, for Your Majesty."

"Exactly, he has now mastered the Great Divine Power of Samadhi True Fire, and his strength has likely improved. Just wait and see, it won’t be long before the Buddhist Sect realizes how formidable he is," King Niumo confidently nodded and said.

"Really? Then I will wait and see what the person you have high hopes for can do," Jade-faced Princess said with a laugh, her eyes twinkling with captivating allure, mesmerizing the old bull.

Meanwhile, Lin Fang was quietly observing a Buddhist Sect’s campsite from within a dense forest. Behind him, several little monsters, White Dragon, White Ape, and the Female War God from Maiden’s Country all revealed themselves.

"I think this guy called King Niumo doesn’t have good intentions, instigating you to be enemies with the Buddhist Sect," Leng Qingyue said with a pout.

"The Buddhist Sect has come in full force this time, targeting him, the Great Sage Pingtian. This old bull appears simple and honest, but he’s actually very cunning and wouldn’t just sit and wait for doom; naturally, he’d try his best to win me over."

"Now that I owe Iron Fan Princess a favor, I have no choice but to make a move. Besides, the Buddhist Sect is already after me, so I’m not afraid of this one time," Lin Fang said with a smile.

The three little monsters were standing under a tree, chattering away about the imminent battle.

"Haha, this time I will make everyone know the might of Bashan Tiger!" Bashan Tiger said boastfully with his hands on his hips.

"What, have your wounds healed, and you started to float again?" Yi Hailong said disparagingly, putting him down.

"Hmph, this time I will avenge the arrow from last time," Bashan Tiger said through gritted teeth, very upset about his past defeat.

"Shh! Someone’s coming," Little Fox whispered to them.

The group turned their gaze and indeed saw a troop of Buddhist Soldiers slowly advancing into the forest, apparently scouting for information.

"Great opportunity!" Bashan Tiger whispered eagerly, but was held back by Yi Hailong who said, "Hold on, let’s see what the boss has planned!"