nyslfriends Chapter 18: The Black Bear of Black Wind Mountain Feigns Surrender
Chapter 18: The Black Bear of Black Wind Mountain Feigns Surrender
Black Wind Mountain, Black Wind Cave.
The demonic aura here is overwhelming, far surpassing that of the Black Wind Monster from before.
Sun Wukong and Chen Fan landed at the cave entrance. Looking at the stone tablet with the three large characters "Black Wind Cave" written on it, Sun Wukong felt a little itchy to touch it.
"Brother, I don't like this rock, let's just smash it with a stick!"
"Great Sage, don't be hasty," Chen Fan said, pulling him back. "This Black Bear Spirit is different from that Mischievous Demon King; he has real skills. Moreover, according to my deduction, he stole the cassock from the Guanyin Temple but wasn't killed by Guanyin. Instead, he was able to live peacefully as the mountain king here. Don't you find that strange?"
Sun Wukong scratched his head: "It is a bit strange. Knowing that woman's temperament, if you steal something from her, she'll either beat you to death or skin you alive."
"So," Chen Fan analyzed, "this black bear spirit either has a powerful background, or... he was already subdued by Guanyin and is a pawn planted here by Buddhism."
"A chess piece?" Sun Wukong immediately flew into a rage. "Why waste words with him! I, Old Sun, will just charge in and see if he's human or demon!"
"No, it's precisely because they're chess pieces that it's so interesting," Chen Fan laughed. "We're going to steal her chess pieces right in front of Guanyin!"
Having said that, Chen Fan stepped forward and announced loudly towards the cave entrance, "Chen Fan of Flower Fruit Mountain, along with my Great Sage, has come to pay a visit to the Lord of Black Wind Mountain!"
The sound entered the cave, but there was no response for a long time.
Sun Wukong grew impatient, grabbed his golden cudgel, and stabbed it at the cave entrance!
"Boom!"
The heavy stone gate shattered into pieces in an instant.
"Hey you, you charcoal-covered guy! Your Grandpa Sun is here, hurry up and come out to greet him!"
"Who dares to cause trouble here!"
A muffled roar, like thunder, came from the cave, followed by a gust of black wind.
A burly man, holding a black-tasseled spear, wearing a black robe, and with a face as black as charcoal, appeared at the cave entrance.
It was the Black Bear Spirit.
He was meditating in the cave when he suddenly heard someone knocking on the door, but he didn't want to pay attention.
Unexpectedly, the other party smashed down his doorway!
He stormed out, ready to unleash his fury, but when he saw Sun Wukong's appearance, his anger instantly turned into astonishment.
"You...you're the Monkey King, Sun Wukong?!"
"Hehe, it's your Grandpa Sun!" Sun Wukong said, tilting his head as he looked at him, carrying his staff.
A tremendous storm raged in the Black Bear Spirit's heart.
How did this jinx get out here?!
Didn't Guanyin Bodhisattva say that he would have to wait for several hundred years?
His eyes darted around, and he immediately put on a respectful expression, threw away the spear in his hand, and bowed deeply to Sun Wukong and Chen Fan.
"Oh dear! It's the Great Sage and Mr. Chen who have graced us with their presence! This humble demon is so sorry for not greeting you properly!"
His appearance surprised even Sun Wukong.
"You charcoal-faced wretch, do you recognize us?"
"Of course I know him!" the Black Bear Demon said with a fawning smile. "Who in the Three Realms doesn't know of the Great Sage's legendary havoc in the Heavenly Palace five hundred years ago? And Mr. Chen's scheme to break through the Five Finger Mountain and cleverly capture the White Dragon Horse has earned my utmost admiration!"
Chen Fan looked at him, remaining expressionless.
This black bear spirit is certainly well-informed.
"Two immortals, please come in quickly! This little demon has prepared fragrant tea and fruit to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey!" The black bear demon warmly ushered the two into the cave.
Sun Wukong was about to walk in casually when Chen Fan grabbed him.
"You're too kind, Lord Black Mountain," Chen Fan said calmly. "We're not here for tea, but to bestow great wealth upon you."
The black bear spirit pondered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm: "Oh? May I ask who this person is?"
"Our Flower Fruit Mountain is now strong and well-equipped, ready to rise up, overthrow the Heavenly Court, and restore order to the world," Chen Fan said bluntly. "I observe that our Mountain Lord is also a hero of great skill, yet he is confined to this small Black Wind Mountain. Isn't that a pity?"
"The position of our lord is vacant, awaiting your arrival. If the mountain lord is willing to join us, after the mission is accomplished, you will be appointed 'Grand Marshal of Heaven' and given command of a region. Wouldn't that be more pleasant than being a mountain bandit here?"
The black bear spirit's heart pounded wildly upon hearing this.
Grand Marshal of Heaven!
This is an overly ambitious pie in the sky!
He swallowed hard, a troubled look on his face. "Mr. Chen, Great Sage... it's not that this humble demon is ungrateful. It's just... this humble demon has some past grievances with that Guanyin Temple, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's the Bodhisattva's side..."
As he spoke, he secretly put one hand behind his back and crushed a black jade talisman.
This is a jade talisman left to him by Guanyin Bodhisattva for communication. Once it is crushed, Buddhist people will arrive immediately.
"Afraid of Guanyin?" Sun Wukong laughed upon hearing this. "Why should you be afraid of her! She's been overwhelmed by our troubles right now, she doesn't have time to care about your Black Wind Mountain!"
"That's right, that's right," the black bear spirit nodded repeatedly, his smile growing even brighter. "The Great Sage is right! With the Great Sage and Mr. Chen backing me up, what do I have to fear from a mere woman like her!"
He patted his chest, looking every bit the righteous and chivalrous man.
"Thank you both for your high regard! I, the Black Bear Spirit, am willing to follow the Great Sage and work together to accomplish great things! From this day forward, I will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire!"
As he spoke, he turned around and picked up an incense burner from the stone table.
"This humble demon will now burn incense and swear an oath of brotherhood with you two!"
He presented the incense burner to Chen Fan and Sun Wukong.
Just as Sun Wukong was about to reach out to take it, Chen Fan suddenly spoke.
"This fragrance doesn't smell right."
The black bear spirit's smile froze on his face.
Chen Fan looked at the wisps of smoke rising from the incense burner and said coldly, "This is 'Soul-Guiding Incense,' a Buddhist ritual implement used for tracking and locating targets. Black Mountain Lord, are you waiting for reinforcements?"
One sentence instantly brought the atmosphere inside the cave to a freezing point.
Seeing that his plan had been exposed, the black bear spirit steeled himself, smashed the incense burner on the ground, grabbed the black-tasseled spear, and revealed a fierce look on his face.
"Since you've seen through me, then this little demon won't pretend anymore!"
"That's right! I have long been a protector under the Bodhisattva! You two fiends, how dare you attempt to overthrow the Three Realms, today is your death day!"
"You're asking for death!" Sun Wukong roared in fury. He hated this kind of two-faced guy the most.
The golden cudgel instantly appeared in his hand, and he smashed it down towards the black bear demon's head!
Just then!
"You audacious monkey! Cease your arrogance!"
A loud shout came from outside the cave.
A golden light flashed, and a figure stood in front of the Black Bear Demon, blocking Sun Wukong's thunderous attack with an iron rod in his hand!
"when!"
The newcomer was so shocked that he staggered back several steps, his hands and feet going numb. It was none other than Huian Xingzhe, a disciple of Guanyin, named Muzha!
"Muzha?" Sun Wukong recognized the newcomer. "It's you again, my defeated foe!"
Back in the Flowing Sand River, Sun Wukong also fought with Muzha and defeated him in a few dozen rounds.
"Hmph! Sun Wukong, times have changed!" Mu Zha steadied himself and said coldly, "Today, with the Black Wind Mountain Lord and I here, we will definitely capture you two and hand you over to the Bodhisattva for judgment!"
"Hui'an, you've finally arrived!" The black bear spirit, emboldened by the arrival of reinforcements, exclaimed, "These monkey demons and Taoist priests are trying to force me to rebel against Buddhism! Quick! Help me capture them!"
Having said that, he brandished his black-tasseled spear and, together with Mu Zha, attacked Sun Wukong and Chen Fan from the left and right.
"Well done!" Sun Wukong's fighting spirit soared. Instead of retreating, he advanced, wielding his golden cudgel. He fought two opponents at once and was not at a disadvantage at all.
In an instant, the shadows of sticks and spears clashed before the Black Wind Cave, and demonic energy collided with Buddhist light, causing the sky to darken and the sun and moon to lose their light.
Chen Fan stood aside without making a move.
He looked at the battle situation before him, but his mind was racing with calculations.
The arrival of Muzha indicates that Guanyin already knew their whereabouts.
This is a trap!
"Great Sage!" Chen Fan suddenly shouted, "This place is no place to stay! This is a Buddhist trap! Let's go!"
Although Sun Wukong was engrossed in the fight, he knew that Chen Fan's words must have some truth to them.
He feinted, forcing Muzha and the Black Bear Spirit to retreat, then somersaulted to Chen Fan's side, grabbed him, and started to leave.
"Want to leave? Not so easy!"
Mu Zha shouted and took out a golden ring from his pocket, tossing it into the air!
The ring grew as soon as it was exposed to the wind, instantly transforming into a giant golden circle, carrying immense power as it descended upon the two of them!
It was his magic weapon, the Vajra Bracelet!
"A trivial skill!"
Sun Wukong snorted coldly, shielded Chen Fan behind him, raised his golden cudgel, and fiercely met the Vajra Bracelet head-on!
"boom!"
Amidst the deafening roar, Sun Wukong and Chen Fan's figures were completely engulfed by the dazzling golden light.
Mu Zha watched this scene with a smug smile on his face.
"You guys got there fast!"
But his smile didn't last long before it froze on his face.
The golden light dissipated, and there was no trace of Sun Wukong and Chen Fan left in the sky.
"Muzha, you charcoal-headed bastard! Wash your neck clean and wait, I, Old Sun, will be back!"