NOVEL NEXT Chapter 127 Shitou
Huaguo Mountain, the lush jungle resembled a green long skirt, adorning the forest. Above this jungle, there was a stone platform made of bluestone. Standing here, one could see the vast ocean and the rising moon above the sea.
Lu Yu was meditating here, and currently, he was seated cross-legged on the stone platform, facing the rolling waves. However, he couldn't help but sneeze and touched his nose, muttering to himself, "I wonder who is thinking of me, causing me to sneeze like this."
In his line of sight, there lay a stubborn rock, three yards six feet five inches tall and two yards four feet in circumference. It had nine orifices and eight holes, but it looked unnatural and was covered with cracks all around, looking quite shabby.
Every time he saw this rock, Lu Yu found it hard to look at directly. After all, when the monkey was born, it seemed completely natural with no traces of human interference. But in his hands, he didn't possess that kind of ability, so this patched-up rock took an immense effort to create.
Even the first time the monkey saw it, he couldn't help but complain, as it was too ugly, and he couldn't accept that his clone would come out of there.
Lu Yu could only thicken his skin and reassure him, saying, "Never mind its looks, as long as it's effective."
Now, there were clear heartbeat sounds coming from the rock, thumping noises that echoed around the island, adding an eerie atmosphere.
Lu Yu had long been using his Dharma Eye to see the golden monkey sleeping inside and was secretly delighted. By the looks of it, it wouldn't take long for this clone of the monkey to form.
This was also the reason Lu Yu had been guarding this place all this time, as it was an experimental product that required careful and cautious handling to prevent any mishaps.
A few days later, the heartbeat sound grew louder to the point that even the Dragon King at the bottom of the sea heard about it and transformed into a middle-aged man to come and visit Lu Yu.
The middle-aged man the Dragon King transformed into was quite scholarly and had a square face, which completely differed from his actual personality, except his image was ruined as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Tea Saint, sir, what's going on here?" the scholarly-faced man asked Lu Yu with a worried look, slightly bowing.
"I didn't expect to disturb the Dragon King!" Lu Yu returned the gesture, his tone carrying a hint of embarrassment.
"It's just a little experiment of mine; I didn't expect it to cause such a commotion, even startling you, Old Dragon King."
The Dragon King was secretly relieved. Knowing Lu Yu's character as straightforward and not wicked, although the disturbance was large, since Lu Yu was present, he felt reassured. The Three Realms had been very tumultuous recently, so it was no wonder he was so jittery.
"Seeing this commotion, it seems, Tea Saint, that your undertaking is no small feat!" The Dragon King complimented Lu Yu, following Lu Yu's gaze to the unsightly rock.
The always-flattering Old Dragon King stared at the rock for a long time, his face turning red before he slowly said, "This rock's shape is indeed unique."
Lu Yu, standing by, felt his face darken. Had he really made the rock so ugly that even the always-flattering Old Dragon King had such a hard time finding words of flattery?
Fortunately, his skin had been toughened by being a person for two lifetimes. Pretending not to know, he quickly diverted the topic, "From the looks of it, it might still take a few more days. I hope the Dragon King can be patient." Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire
The Dragon King waved his hands immediately, "Tea Saint jokes. What patience and impatience? We have known each other for many years, and the old Dragon trusts your character."
Having said that, the Old Dragon King asked somewhat uneasily, "Looking at this setup, it's quite extraordinary. I wonder if I could watch from the side. When I meet with my brothers later, I will have something to boast about."
"The Eastern Sea is your realm, come watch if you wish. Lu has no reason not to welcome you. It's just that, from the looks of it, it might still take a few more days before we see any results."
"No matter, no matter, just a few more days!" The Old Dragon King's face was filled with smiles, and Lu Yu's words made him feel particularly honored.
When the Old Dragon King departed, Lu Yu pondered for a long time. He still sent a message to his disciples, inviting them to witness this difficult spectacle and broaden their horizons. Moreover, after all these years, he had not brought the young ones to Huaguo Mountain. He had indeed neglected his duty as a mentor.
Nine days later, Liu Qingyun rode the White Ox with several fellow disciples floating over from the sea surface. Kui Ping and Kui An, being young, rode the Big Black Donkey. As for Xiao Qi, the sea was his home, and diving into the vast ocean was natural for him, making a mount unnecessary.
As soon as they landed, they curiously surveyed the scenery of Huaguo Mountain. Compared to Mountain Luoxia, Monkey's Huaguo Mountain was a real Cave Heaven and Blessed Earth, brimming with spiritual energy and lush vegetation, leaving the young ones dumbfounded.
A group of monkeys, having seen the visitors from afar, came to welcome them with gongs and drums. These were Mr. Lu's direct disciples, their own Great King's nephews, and they dared not neglect them. The monkeys of Huaguo Mountain had started rehearsing the welcoming ceremony days ago. Seeing this, Lu Yu just smiled and did not stop them.
The Marshals, Ma and Liu, personally explained in detail the events that had once unfolded at Huaguo Mountain, captivating the listeners. Although they had heard their mentor mention his uncle's glorious deeds before, being there in person made them unable to help but marvel. This was the battle against one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and many gods, along with eighteen celestial nets.
Such a setup was unheard of, and they never thought that their uncle, under such circumstances, was still more than capable of forcing the celestial soldiers to retreat.
Looking up at the flag of Great Sage Equalling Heaven hanging high on Huaguo Mountain, the group was even more excited.
Unknown to them, Ruyi True Immortal was equally amazed at the moment. He had not expected Lu Yu to be so close with the Monkey. Could it be that he also knew his elder brother, no wonder he was not afraid back then.
In that moment, he truly gave up hope. Although he knew his brother's strength, he had also heard of Sun Wukong's fame. At best, his brother could only draw with Wukong, but from the fight at Abortion Spring, it seemed that the Monkey had grown even stronger and was probably now superior to his brother.
Moreover, with Lu Yu's unfathomable strength, if a real fight were to break out, his brother would probably have to keep a respectful distance.
Thinking of this, he sighed deeply, fully accepting his fate as a mount.
Seeing White Ox's reaction, Big Black Donkey sneered, "No wonder everyone says oxen are foolish. You'd abandon a good life trying to escape, clearly not knowing the power of that sinister star."
Thinking of this, he felt rather smug, after all, he was also a mount.