Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 513 - 284: Feast of the Water God

Having seen that Lu Xun had already adapted to the pressure, Chu Feng gently clapped his hands and said, "There is no other reason for inviting everyone here today. I have a nephew who will be passing through your territories. He is merely a mortal, and I hope.. out of respect for me... you will not trouble the younger generation; otherwise, I, Chu Feng, won't mind bringing the Naval Forces to have a serious talk with him."

At that moment, Chu Feng revealed the demeanor of the River God. His eyes emitted a sharp brilliance as he looked around, imposing tremendous pressure on all the demons and ghost deities in the great hall, compelling these unruly creatures to lower their heads one by one.

They all laughed and said, "With the River God's command, how dare we disobey? Your nephew is undoubtedly noble; even if you gave us the courage, we wouldn't dare trouble him."

A splendid smile suddenly lit up Chu Feng's majestic face as the cold killing intent vanished without a trace. He raised his wine glass and toasted the demons present, "Then I, Chu Feng, will thank everyone here in advance for giving this old man some face, allowing me to shine in front of the younger generation."

The demons, though disparaging in their hearts, maintained friendly smiles on their faces. Today, if anyone dared to dissent, they probably wouldn't be able to leave the Crystal Palace.

Only the woman in blue, transformed from a giant blue python, stared intently at Lu Xun. For some reason, she sensed a strange aura in this handsome youth that awakened desires deep within her soul—an urge to mate, which she had deliberately suppressed since embarking on the path of cultivation, but the suppression seemed ineffective upon seeing this youth.

As she kept her eyes intently on Lu Xun, she suddenly felt a chilling gaze fall on her, as if an arrow had struck her, causing her to shudder involuntarily. Turning her head, she saw Chu Feng's cold gaze, laden with warning and threat. She quickly flashed a smile, indicating no harm, yet secretly she speculated about Lu Xun's true identity.

Seeing the snake demon's tact, Chu Feng also withdrew his gaze. He hadn't expected the snake demon to be so perceptive, able to detect the faint Dragon Qi on Lu Xun that elicited a lascivious look in her eyes. Fortunately, the demon had not been blinded by lust; otherwise, Chu Feng would have had to show her the might of the River God.

Since his goal had been achieved, the banquet was naturally enjoyable for both host and guests. Chu Feng personally had the clam maidens from the Aquatic Tribes perform a dance; each one was stunningly beautiful and incredibly flexible, capturing the fixed gaze of every demon in attendance. Only Lu Xun sat upright, unfazed. Having been accustomed to the company of the affluent and influenced by recent events, his will was as firm as iron, unshaken by such beauty.

Chu Feng naturally noted this, almost beaming with satisfaction. With such a prince, Great Chu had nothing to fear. Therefore, the Aquatic Tribes in the Water Mansion found their usually dignified and stern River God today exceptionally joyful, continuously stroking his beard and laughing as if he had encountered a delightful life event, leaving everyone staring dumbfounded at the young Lu Xun, guessing the relationship between them.

After the banquet, the many demons expressed their farewells and departed, only the snake demon lingered for a last glance at Lu Xun, concealing the tumult in her heart, and slowly exited the great hall.

Chu Feng, looking over the now quiet great hall, suddenly asked with a smile, "Does Your Highness have any questions?"

Lu Xun thought for a moment and replied, "I always thought the supernatural beings described in books were mostly fictional, merely conjured up by frightened people. I never imagined that this world actually contains so many demons."

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng chuckled lightly and responded, "It's no wonder, Your Highness. If the dynasty is at its peak and the Human Path's Fortune and Destiny are strong, it will suppress all the nearby demons, forcing them to hide deep in the mountains and forests. It would be impossible for ordinary people to catch even a glimpse of them. Moreover, when Great Chu was established and divided the governance of all things yin and yang among the City Gods, aligning them with the Earth Gods, Mountain Gods, and River Gods, it created no space for demons on human territories. This is why there have been no sightings of demons for many years."

"However, the Way of Ghost Deities is after all but a minor path, and ultimately, competing in the Central Plains must rely on humans. If one places hope in Ghost Deities, it is akin to proceeding in the opposite direction, and it certainly cannot succeed,"

Lu Xun nodded gently. He understood Chu Feng's meaning clearly—although the Way of Ghost Deities was magical, it could not help him seize the world. Ultimately, he must rely on humans, on the common folk, to fulfill his mission of reviving Great Chu.

"However, Your Highness is still young and temporarily lacks a foundation. The Dragon Qi within you cannot function, and this moment is the most dangerous. Therefore, I have informed these demons so that Your Highness might proceed smoothly and meet the Tea Saint sooner to decide on a strategy," explained Chu Feng of his intentions.

Lu Xun hurriedly expressed his gratitude. These arrangements gave him some confidence in his future, knowing that there were loyal individuals like Chu Feng in visible and invisible places.

"It is getting late. This old servant shall now escort Your Highness back. The journey is long and you must be careful and cautious, observing the sentiments and hardships of the people to win their hearts," Chu Feng earnestly instructed.

Lu Xun humbly accepted, knowing that Chu Feng's words were teaching him how to be a monarch, the experience of an old servant, words from the depths of his heart.

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Upon reaching the entrance of the Crystal Palace, Chu Feng smiled at Lu Xun and said, "I hope Your Highness can soon revive Great Chu, end this chaotic era, and restore peace to the common folk."

Having spoken, he gently pushed Lu Xun. Instantly, Lu Xun fell from the front of the Crystal Palace, feeling a strong sensation of weightlessness that startled him. Then, upon opening his eyes, he found himself still lying in the River God Temple. The candles in the temple had burned out, and when he looked outside, he saw the first light of dawn in the east; the sky was about to brighten.

Looking at Chen Xiong and Chen Li sleeping beside him, Lu Xun sighed softly. Who could imagine the strange and marvelous night he had experienced? Suddenly, he felt the vastness of the world and realized that he was truly just a tiny part of the ocean, insignificant.

When Chen Xiong woke up, he saw Lu Xun, who had already tidied up, moving his body outside the temple door. This was something Old Apricot had taught him, said to strengthen the body. Knowing that a robust body was essential to accomplish great deeds, he had learned it and practiced daily, never daring to fall behind.

"Lu Xun, you are up early," Chen Xiong said, smiling as he greeted Lu Xun.

"I had a dream last night and couldn't go back to sleep after waking up," Lu Xun said, moving his body and responding with a smile.

Their voices woke up Chen Li, who was still in a sleepy daze. She looked around with blurry eyes and realized it was already bright daylight, quickly getting up with a hint of embarrassment.