High above, within the Zhou Tian Star Array, a fierce battle raged among the crowd.
Outside the Tang Valley of the East Sea, a lucky cloud suddenly flew in.
The demon soldiers who were originally hidden in the clouds became extremely alert when they saw that the newcomers seemed to be heading straight for Tang Valley.
Last time, those who failed to protect the area suffered a lot of trouble at Dijun's hands, so they naturally dared not let their guard down.
If someone were to harm any of the demon princes, even if they were to pay for it with their lives, they still couldn't afford it...
The leading demon god led his soldiers out of the clouds and blocked the path of the auspicious cloud.
Above the clouds stood an old Taoist priest, holding a whisk in his arms.
The old Taoist priest had white hair and beard, a ruddy complexion, and wore a moon-white Taoist robe. His face was full of kind smiles, and he exuded a Taoist aura, giving him a rather otherworldly and dignified appearance.
After what happened last time, Di Jun sent a lot more people this time. Looking out, the sea was densely packed with the figures of demon soldiers and generals, probably numbering in the tens of thousands.
“Taoist Wuna, the place ahead is the Taoist temple of my demon prince. Please take a detour.”
The leading demon god shouted loudly.
The old Taoist priest came specifically for the few little golden crows, so how could he return empty-handed?
However, he didn't intend to waste any more words with these lackeys. He simply raised his sleeves slightly and let them flutter in the wind.
In an instant, the demons felt the wind and clouds change color before their eyes, the world spinning and turning upside down. Then, they were involuntarily thrown into the air, like dumplings being dropped into a pot, and into the old Taoist's sleeve.
In the blink of an eye, the old Taoist had already captured all the demon soldiers and generals in the sky.
Then, as if nothing had happened, it rode on auspicious clouds and continued flying towards Tanggu.
Before long, he arrived outside Tang Valley.
Having learned their lesson from the last incident, the little golden crows have kept the protective array outside Tang Valley active.
However, this old Taoist possessed boundless supernatural powers, so how could a mere island-protecting formation stop him?
He picked up his whisk, stepped into the formation, circled around, and quickly and easily left the formation.
Meanwhile, the little golden crows were completely unaware, all fast asleep on the Fusang tree.
The old Taoist priest slowly walked to the foot of the Fusang tree. With a flick of his whisk, several little golden crows suddenly felt a chill and immediately woke up from their dream.
However, before they regained consciousness, they seemed to hear a murmur in their ears, like a demonic chant or a Zen hymn, which made them momentarily dazed and their thinking ability became much duller without them realizing it.
But when they saw the old Taoist priest under the tree, they all mustered their spirits.
"Old Taoist, who are you? Why are you in Tang Valley?" Lu Yi asked, frowning.
"This humble Taoist priest, Bodhi, greets the princes," the old Taoist said with a smile.
"Hmm, Bodhi? This prince has never heard of you before."
"Also, you haven't answered the question my elder brother just asked yet: Why did you appear in my Tang Valley?" Lu Jiu asked.
"Hehe... My princes, there's no need to worry. This old Taoist priest has come with no ill intentions. On the contrary, I have something important to tell you about your father."
"My father?"
Several little golden crows immediately became interested.
"Indeed." Bodhi Daoist stroked his beard and smiled slightly, then sighed with feigned profundity, saying, "Alas, do you know that your father's life is now in danger!"
The little golden crows were taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then burst into laughter.
"...You old Taoist, you're just spouting nonsense. My father is of noble status and possesses unparalleled supernatural powers, so how could his life be in danger?"
Finally, Lu Liu replied dismissively.
"Hehe... Confidence is a good thing, but excessive confidence is arrogance. Is Di Jun really invincible? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if you say that?"
"You must not forget that he once mobilized the entire demon army to attack the Heavenly Court, only to be routed by the Dongxuan Emperor."
As soon as Bodhi Daoist spoke, the expressions of the little golden crows changed drastically.
Lu Yi suddenly became serious and demanded in a loud voice, "Explain yourself clearly, what kind of danger has my father encountered?"
Bodhi Daoist sighed, "Do you all know about the Heavenly Court's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array?"
Lu Yi and the others nodded in agreement.
They had long admired the Zhou Tianxing Battle Formation; the demon race had been defeated by this formation last time.
"Do you know that your father is now trapped in this formation and is being besieged by the Heavenly Court?" Bodhi Daoist said with a solemn expression.
"this……"
The little golden crows exchanged glances, wondering why their father was once again at odds with that person from the Heavenly Court.
"As princes of the demon race, can you bear to watch your father perish in the formation?"
The Bodhi Taoist smiled and said, his tone carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible allure.
A flicker of confusion crossed the eyes of the little golden crows, and their thoughts became somewhat sluggish once again.
"...Think about it carefully. If Dijun were to perish, how heartbroken your mother would be. And who would you and your sisters rely on in the future?"
As a son, shouldn't I stand up and save my father from this predicament...?
Under the gentle, almost magical guidance of the Bodhi Taoist, the little golden crows' eyes grew increasingly dazed, and they seemed to lose some of their ability to think.
“Taoist, what you say is true. We absolutely cannot stand idly by and watch our father be in danger…”
As Lu Yi spoke, he turned to look at the remaining little golden crows, "Brothers, pack up, we're going to the Heavenly Court to rescue Father Emperor."
"good!"
Several little golden crows responded loudly.
“Alas… Your Highnesses, you must not be reckless. The Heavenly Court has already set up the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Formation. Even your father is trapped in the formation and cannot get out. What use would it be for you to go there?” the old Taoist hurriedly advised.
The little golden crows found this reasonable, stopped their clamor, and then looked at the old Taoist priest.
"Old immortal, if you have any wonderful methods, please do not hesitate to give us some pointers. If we manage to rescue our father in the future, we will definitely ask our father to reward you handsomely," Lu Yi asked earnestly.
Bodhi Daoist shook his head slightly, "The reason I came to inform the princes is simply because I admire Di Jun's heroic abilities and cannot bear to see him fall at the hands of the Heavenly Court. How could I possibly covet any reward? The princes have greatly underestimated me!"
"Alas! I never knew that the old immortal was such a noble and virtuous person. I had misunderstood the immortal. I hope the immortal can forgive me."
Lu Yi transformed into human form, jumped down from the Fusang tree, and bowed to Bodhi Daoist.
"Your Highness is too kind. This old Taoist is unworthy of such praise." Bodhi Taoist stepped forward and hurriedly helped Lu Yi up.
Lu Yi said with a worried look, "Alas, just as the old immortal said, the Heavenly Court has the Zhou Tian Star Array, which we cannot go to. But how should we rescue Father Emperor next?"
Bodhi Daoist smiled slightly: "Your Highness, please do not be anxious. This old Daoist has a plan to offer to you princes."
"Hmm? What brilliant plan do you have? Elder Immortal, please tell us quickly, we are all eager to hear it," Lu Yi said, his worry turning to joy.
A somewhat hazy smile reappeared on Bodhi Daoist's face. "Your Highnesses, do you know where the Heavenly Court's Dongxuan Emperor's greatest weakness lies?"
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