8mi #2407 - Daozu is going to war
#2407 - Daozu is going to war
Originally, Chu Hao wanted to use the pressure from the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court to make Taishang Laojun hand over the Nine Dragon Gold Staff willingly.
But he didn't expect Taishang Laojun to be so unwilling to part with it that he would personally lead the heavenly soldiers and generals to rescue Tang Sanzang.
"He's just asking for trouble."
Chu Hao thought to himself, but showed nothing on the surface.
Of course, this isn't to say that Taishang Laojun lacks strength. As the Dao Ancestor of Taoism and the spiritual symbol of the Heavenly Court,
and one of the six sages of the primordial era, his strength is almost on par with the Tathagata Buddha. Such strength is comparable to Chu Hao's.
Chu Jin's strength is also similar to that of the Tathagata Buddha, so Taishang Laojun's strength is at most a tie with Chu Jin.
However, Taishang Laojun has a weakness.
As the Dao Ancestor, Taishang Laojun's status can be said to be no lower than that of the Jade Emperor. Therefore, although Taishang Laojun is strong, he has never led heavenly soldiers and generals into battle.
In this regard, he is incomparable to Chu Hao, the Prison God of the Three Realms.
Taishang Laojun doesn't know how to command troops or how to deploy them. Even if he leads the gods of the Heavenly Court, he's probably no match for the Demon Clan.
The Jade Emperor couldn't help but shake his head secretly when he heard what Taishang Laojun said.
But after all, Taishang Laojun's status was there. Since he had brought it up, even the Jade Emperor couldn't completely disregard his face.
And the Jade Emperor naturally threw this matter back to Chu Hao again.
"Chu Hao, what do you think about the Dao Ancestor leading heavenly soldiers and generals to rescue Tang Sanzang?"
The Jade Emperor asked Chu Hao.
"The Dao Ancestor is the pillar of our Heavenly Court, with great magical power and authority. If the Dao Ancestor takes action, he will naturally achieve immediate success.
The Dao Ancestor's personal conquest of the Demon Clan will surely frighten the Demon Clan, make that Chu Jin surrender with his hands tied, and cause the Demon Clan to collapse without a fight."
Chu Hao immediately replied to the Jade Emperor. These words were flattering to Taishang Laojun.
Chu Hao naturally has a lot of influence among the gods of the Heavenly Court. Since Chu Hao said so, the gods of the Heavenly Court naturally echoed him.
"The Prison God is right. The Dao Ancestor will surely succeed immediately."
"The Dao Ancestor doesn't take action easily. Now that he's showing his skills, he will surely promote the glory of our Heavenly Court."
"The Dao Ancestor's power is unmatched, and the Dao Ancestor's magic weapons are as numerous as the hairs of an ox. How can the Demon Clan be a match for him?"
The gods of the Heavenly Court also spoke one after another, making Taishang Laojun feel a little elated at this time.
In fact, Chu Hao's guidance at this time, flattering Taishang Laojun, was not to please him. On the contrary, it was cutting off Taishang Laojun's retreat.
If Taishang Laojun can really win and rescue Tang Sanzang, that's fine. But if Taishang Laojun is defeated by the Demon Clan and cannot rescue Tang Sanzang,
"The Dao Ancestor can choose generals from the gods of the Heavenly Court to assist you."
"The Peach Banquet is over. Lead your troops to the Demon Clan immediately."
The Jade Emperor said to Taishang Laojun.
In fact, the Jade Emperor is not stupid. He already understands some of Chu Hao's intentions, but he must cooperate with Chu Hao because there is a bet, and he must accept his loss.
"Which of you gods is willing to go with me?"
Taishang Laojun asked the gods of the Heavenly Court.
The gods of the Heavenly Court are not stupid. Although they echoed Chu Hao just now and greatly praised Taishang Laojun, now that they are asked to go on an expedition with Taishang Laojun, everyone avoids it for fear of being involved.
"Nezha, the Third Prince?"
Taishang Laojun naturally wanted to choose famous generals of the Heavenly Court and asked Nezha.
"Dao Ancestor, please forgive me. I ate and drank too much at the Peach Banquet and really feel unwell."
Nezha immediately shook his head and made an excuse to decline.
Taishang Laojun turned around and looked at Erlang Shen.
"Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun, are you willing to take a trip with me?"
Hearing Taishang Laojun ask this, Erlang Shen directly started scratching his head and shaking it.
"I drank too much at this Peach Banquet. I'm afraid I need a few days to sober up. I really can't lead troops into battle."
Hearing Erlang Shen say this, Taishang Laojun could only look at other people.
"Dao Ancestor, I have a stomach upset recently."
"Dao Ancestor, I still have many things to do here."
"I'm really sorry, I feel like I'm pregnant!"
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Those main battle generals of the Heavenly Court all shook their heads at Taishang Laojun.
In fact, it's not surprising that the gods of the Heavenly Court did this. First, Taishang Laojun's popularity in the Heavenly Court is really average.
Secondly, he doesn't know how to lead troops into battle, and the strength of the Demon Clan is extraordinary. This trip is basically bound to lose, so who would be willing to go with him?
Taishang Laojun was furious at such a scene, but he couldn't show it in such an occasion, otherwise he would lose his demeanor.
In the end, he could only choose some minor gods who he couldn't afford to offend and had to nod and agree, which was considered forming his own leadership team.
The Peach Banquet was considered over at this time, and the gods dispersed.
Chu Hao and Sun Wukong also returned to the Prison God Hall, but in the Prison God Hall, Chu Hao was paying attention to the situation of Taishang Laojun leading troops to conquer the Demon Clan.
Taishang Laojun brought 100,000 heavenly soldiers, a net covering the sky and the earth, and headed towards the Demon Clan's headquarters with great fanfare, drumming and gonging.
After all, Taishang Laojun is an extraordinary figure in the Heavenly Court, so his leading troops on an expedition must be as grand as the Jade Emperor's personal expedition, otherwise it would weaken his reputation.
Marching all the way, the momentum was so great that the Demon Clan could know of their arrival from thousands of miles away.
At this time, Chu Jin was earnestly persuading Tang Sanzang and promising him great benefits.
"Tang Sanzang, if you listen to the arrangements of our Demon Clan and act according to our Demon Clan's plan to allow our Demon Clan to obtain the karma of the Journey to the West,
then after the great event is accomplished, I will appoint the three of you as Demon Kings of our Demon Clan, with a status of above ten thousand people but below one.
Such conditions are more powerful than being a Buddha in the Western Heaven or a god in the Heavenly Court. Moreover, the Demon Clan is unrestrained and free, isn't that right?"
Chu Jin's words were naturally extremely tempting, but Tang Sanzang and the others didn't understand the Demon Clan.
Moreover, Tang Sanzang and the others were not worried. As long as the Demon Clan didn't make things difficult for them, Chu Hao would rescue them sooner or later.
"This poor monk and his disciples need to consider it."
Tang Sanzang would not be stupid enough to refuse directly, but answered vaguely.
At this moment, a Demon Clan soldier rushed in and reported to Chu Jin.
"Your Majesty, the Demon Emperor, something bad has happened! The Heavenly Court has sent a large army and is heading towards our Demon Clan. Please, Your Majesty, decide how we should respond."
Chu Jin was not surprised by this news.