[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying":3,"chapter-this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-153":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","This Journey to the West is so terrifying",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1322631,1756,"Chapter 153 - 138 Entrust","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-153",153,"\u003Cp>King Niumo’s words transported Lin Fang into that legendary era; his mind seemed to be filled with visions of the once glorious Demon Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard rumors of a group of concealed Demon Kings plotting in secret to reestablish the Demon Court, drawing the attention of the Heavenly Court. That is also one reason why the Buddhist Sect has been able to gain such influence,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to King Niumo’s tales, Lin Fang felt no fear of that land, but was instead filled with curiosity. He couldn’t wait to see this magical place for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you must be careful. Each of the Demon Kings there is an old monster, with profound and inscrutable thoughts. You never know what they are plotting in secret; caution is paramount,\" King Niumo advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the warning. I’ll be mindful,\" Lin Fang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Niumo let out a bitter smile as he drank a cup of wine, then said, \"Actually, I have asked you to come here because there is an important matter I wish to entrust to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Fang looked at King Niumo, noticing that there was not a hint of drunkenness on his face and his eyes were bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he bowed his hands and said, \"Please, command me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have decided to stay here. My brothers have followed me, King Niumo, through life and death. We’ve faced untold hardships together. Take them with you; don’t let them follow me to their deaths,\" King Niumo said with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Lin Fang hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No refusals. I know you possess a Cave Heaven Treasure. It shouldn’t be too difficult for you to take these men with you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Lin Fang said, \"Since that is your wish, I will honor it. But I’m not sure if they would be willing to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I will speak to them. You just need to make the necessary preparations,\" responded King Niumo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wrapping up this matter, Lin Fang prepared to take his leave. However, he noticed King Niumo seemed hesitant to speak further, so he asked with a smile, \"Is there anything else on your mind, Great Sage Pingtian, that would cause you such hesitation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, tell Iron Fan I am sorry. Our love as husband and wife has come to an end, and I hope she takes care of herself,\" King Niumo said with a hint of melancholy in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Fang shook his head. This belated show of deep emotion seemed worth less than grass. If King Niumo had realized his feelings earlier, he and the Rakshasa woman would not have ended up in their current predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he stepped out of the Cave Mansion, he was greeted by a gathering crowd of little demons. He smiled and nodded, knowing that if nothing went wrong, these individuals would become his reliable supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the little demons of Zhilei Mountain saw King Niumo again, they were startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their hearts, King Niumo was always the generously spirited, noble leader. They had never seen him in such a state of disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cave Mansion was permeated with the rich scent of alcohol, causing many monsters to frown involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great King, how much have you drunk?\" asked Hu Er, his face showing a look of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a critical time, though the Buddhist Sect had retreated, everyone knew it wouldn’t be long before they returned in force. Instead of seizing the time to regroup the troops and prepare for battle, King Niumo was lost in a world of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much,\" said King Niumo, his face flushed as he burped, expelling a strong smell of alcohol and picking up his cup to drink more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rugged-looking little monster strode forward, snatched the wine cup from King Niumo’s hand, and smashed it on the ground, saying, \"Stop drinking! Are you just going to accept your fate like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cup hit the ground with a crisp sound, rolled to the feet of the monster, who kicked it against the wall with such force that the gold cup was instantly deformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Niumo lifted his head to look at the questioning monster and smiled, \"So it’s Old Hei. I didn’t think I would see you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Hei was originally King Niumo’s most capable general, a black bear that had become a demon with divine power. He had followed King Niumo through numerous battles, contributing many efforts and then retired to live quietly among the mountains and forests, no longer concerning himself with worldly affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You issued the Order of the Demon King, how could I not come? But how have you become so dispirited?\" Old Hei asked with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, Old Hei, I don’t want to go on, I’m tired,\" King Niumo let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing King Niumo like this, Old Hei’s eyes moistened, and he said softly, \"We’ve shouldered so many hardships together; remember when we were just inconspicuous little monsters in the forest? Back then, you never said you were tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, back then I was young, and through my own hands, I believed I could change fate. But now it seems that all beings are just ants, merely pawns in the hands of the powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to struggle anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon these words, everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A melancholic atmosphere lingered in the cave mansion as a monster stepped forward and said, \"So, does our king wish to abandon us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Niumo replied, \"I will not give up on any brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already arranged with Fellow Taoist Lin Fang to take you away from here. Head to Luzhou in the North; that is a paradise for the Demon Clan. With your abilities, you can live well there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t go. Since I promised to follow you, how could I go back on my word?\" Old Hei said decidedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Hei, go. You love peace, and following me has never given you peace. Let me face this impending fate alone!\" King Niumo urged him earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others wanted to speak but were stopped by King Niumo’s commanding gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my final order to you all; I hope you will comply.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone left Moyun Cave, King Niumo watched their receding figures with tears streaming down his face. This farewell was to be a permanent one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To see the king so heartbroken pains me deeply,\" the Jade-faced Princess’s tender voice came, and her delicate hands slowly rested on King Niumo’s shoulders, kneading them with just the right amount of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven’t you gotten what you wanted?\" King Niumo said with a smile as he pinched the Jade-faced Princess’s hand, but a cold light flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade-faced Princess chuckled at his words, \"You jest, my king. Without your consent, how could I possibly compel you to do anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hope you will keep your promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, our leader has made a Heavenly Dao oath; he naturally will not break his word. Moreover, this is to avenge and redress your grievances,\" the Jade-faced Princess spoke confidently, completely different from her usual self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good. Tell your master that I will do what he desires, just as long as he keeps his promise. I’m tired; you may leave,\" King Niumo said, impatiently waving his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade-faced Princess gazed at his face, softly caressing it for a moment before slowly retreating backwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender figure swayed as she walked deeper into the cave mansion, as if walking into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He hasn’t changed his mind, has he?\" a deep voice came from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade-faced Princess shook her head slightly, \"Don’t worry, he has no other choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good. You must not be moved by compassion and ruin our lord’s grand plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-06-05T19:13:35.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","976f18e0ce1106561f71647728b6de31dda4e957a56ee8b61f9e656765d77cda","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-154","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-152",578,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-cover.jpg"]