[{"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-244":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},1322372,1756,"Chapter 244 - 206: Fengxian County","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-244",244,"\u003Cp>Everyone looked at Feng Jiu, the woman who claimed to be the Demon Emperor, with eyes full of astonishment; they simply could not associate her with the Demon Emperor who dominated the Three Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feng Jiu, the Demon Emperor?\" You Lan murmured, her eyes filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan had heard tales of the Demon Emperor from her elders since she was a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the legends, the Demon Emperor was the supreme ruler of the Demon Clan, a peerless strong being who led the demons toward glory and protected them as they forged ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many monsters, the Demon Emperor was an unfaltering banner, giving them something to hold onto in despair and preserving their hope amid hardships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps over such a long time, the term \"Demon Emperor\" had already become the spiritual pillar of the Demon Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now a good-looking woman was saying she was the Demon Emperor, which was as absurd as meeting a beggar who claimed to be the wealthiest person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan could not believe that the little girl from the past was the legendary Demon Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You turned into a woman?\" White Dragon, standing nearby, asked in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Lin Fang present, the identity of the Demon Emperor was likely not false, yet in his memory, the Demon Emperor was supposed to be a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also knew that many revival techniques existed, most of them with side effects; perhaps, this time, the Demon Emperor had turned into a woman as a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Jiu simply smiled and said, \"I have always been a woman; it’s just that you didn’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My goodness, who would believe that the Demon Emperor is actually a woman?\" Tiger King remarked with amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hailed from Xiniu Continent, and compared to the demons of Luzhou in the North, he didn’t have as deep a connection to the Demon Emperor, seeing them just as a formidable figure of the Demon Clan, so he did not find it as difficult as You Lan and the others to accept that the Demon Emperor was a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone realize that Lin Fang had invited such a formidable person into the space, without fearing that she might take it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone’s gaze turned toward Lin Fang, filled with questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Fang showed a bitter smile and said, \"Why are you all looking at me? Could I have stopped Feng Jiu if she wanted to come in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made everyone understand; at least they were not enemies, which was a relief because with the Demon Emperor’s strength, all of them combined were no match for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that statement, they finally relaxed, as facing a legendary strong being was under immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Fang secretly smiled, glad that this group could finally understand how he had felt before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was sizing up Feng Jiu, she was also assessing everyone’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was surprised to find that unknowingly, such a powerful force had already gathered around Lin Fang. Although it was still far from matching the power of the Demon Court, it was undoubtedly significant in Luzhou in the North.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucially, these individuals were younger compared to those from the Demon Court and had more potential; no one knew what their future held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor looked solemn. The expansion of the Buddhist Sect’s power made him fearful; it was a force that had grown too large to easily suppress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even more terrifying was the Tathagata Buddha who stood behind the Buddhist Sect. As the founder of the Buddhist Sect, he was one of the most powerful beings in the Three Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Buddhist Sect was first established, numerous strong entities emerged, but neither Amitabha Buddha nor Ancient Buddha Dipamkara had truly led the Buddhist Sect to glory until the sudden appearance of Sakyamuni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reversed the decline of the Buddhist Sect, established Mahayana Buddhism, and reformed the Buddhist Sect, breathing new life into it. Under his leadership, the Buddhist Sect truly became one of the top forces in the Three Realms, gathering a host of powerful figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such a person as an opponent, the Jade Emperor felt immense pressure. He knew in his heart that Tathagata and the Three Pure Ones had already reached the pinnacle of power and had glimpsed the true Great Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also made them rather indifferent to the affairs of the Three Realms. The Jade Emperor realized that the Three Pure Ones had rarely intervened in the affairs of the Three Realms for some time, which had caused him to lose his greatest support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Jade Emperor was well aware that the Three Pure Ones might have touched a higher level, hence they were preoccupied with their own affairs and unable to attend to external matters. The incident in the Chechi Kingdom had explained it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although later the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord had made things difficult for the Journey to the West party, the Jade Emperor still keenly sensed something amiss with the Three Pure Ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly not bad news for him who was currently aiming to compete with the Buddhist Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tathagata, have you also reached this critical period?\" the Jade Emperor muttered to himself as he looked towards the West.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned the gods on duty to enter the great hall and asked softly, \"Where have Tang Monk and his disciples reached now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, they are about to enter Fengxian County,\" they replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fengxian County!\" The Jade Emperor slowly muttered this name, then suddenly remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless years ago, he had decided to visit the Mortal World incognito as a scholar, wandering between Heaven and Earth, and had unexpectedly arrived at a place called Fengxian County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people there disrespected divine spirits and showed little reverence for Daoism, instead favoring discussions on Buddhist Law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the officials were still offering sacrifices to the Jade Emperor, which was somewhat heartening. However, the Jade Emperor saw a scene that made his veins bulge with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food offered to the Heavenly Emperor had been scattered all over the ground, eaten by stray dogs, while the prefect and his wife were fighting on the ground, completely disgraceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a nameless rage surged within the Jade Emperor. He swiftly returned to the Heavenly Court and issued an order for a ten-year drought in Fengxian County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years had swiftly passed since then, and now hearing this familiar name naturally brought back those memories. Soon a slight smile appeared on his lips as he figured out how to test the state of the Tathagata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he ordered three items to be prepared: a mountain of rice with a rooster placed beside it, a mountain of flour with a yellow dog led beside it, and finally, an oil lamp with a large lock hanging above it. He then told the immortals of the Heavenly Court, \"The people of Fengxian County showed disrespect to the Heavenly Court, and they should have a ten-year drought. However, as heaven possesses the virtue of nurturing life, I have set these three items. If this rooster finishes the mountain of rice, the dog licks up the mountain of flour, and the fire from the lamp melts the large lock, I will grant them the gift of Sweet Rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he left without regarding the immortals’ confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This command left the immortals baffled, not understanding why the Jade Emperor would bring up the past and set such harsh conditions; it seemed entirely unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been better to simply enforce the ten-year drought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on with His Majesty? Why must he stoop to the level of quarreling with mere mortals?\" Ge Xianweng, one of the Four Great Celestial Masters, asked perplexedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Brother Ge, you must know that every person in Fengxian County believes in Buddha and forsakes our Daoism, and they do not worship the Jade Emperor. Naturally, this angers His Majesty,\" Zhang Daoling replied with a hearty laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>",1341,"2026-06-05T19:13:35.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","ffae77fdbbfea8a1e28e33a28f60ca6ab7e03d3f796e65ce22ebfd117c34b42c","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-245","this-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-chapter-243",578,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-journey-to-the-west-is-so-terrifying-cover.jpg"]