Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

Clearly, the generals of the Tang Dynasty were united in their will. Even with the enemy at the gates and the nation in peril, they were wholeheartedly devoted to defending their country, filled with unwavering faith.

If it were merely the military strength of Tianzhu (India), they would absolutely not be able to breach these gates of the nation.

However, Yuchi Gong underestimated the shamelessness of Tianzhu.

Just as hundreds of thousands of soldiers were engaged in a fierce battle, a blood-colored River Styx rose into the sky, and millions of demon soldiers were seen arriving on clouds.

These soldiers were all extremely ugly, with mouths as large as dippers, eyes as small as beans, and two sharp, prominent ears. In short, their appearances were very haphazard.

In contrast, the one leading the demon soldiers was a woman of extreme beauty, dressed in red with red hair, phoenix eyes, vermilion lips, and captivating eyes that could bewitch the soul.

Chu Hao raised an eyebrow, understanding in his heart:

"So this must be the legendary Asura race. I've heard that Asura men are extremely ugly, while Asura women are extremely beautiful. It seems that this is indeed the case."

"However, although few of these million Asura soldiers possess the cultivation of immortals, they are still formidable in the mortal realm. After all, they come from the River Styx. It seems that the Tang Dynasty soldiers are about to suffer."

"My appearance now would only be a premature move, alerting the enemy. I should observe the situation first."

Chu Hao made up his mind and did not rush to act, because he knew that with the resurgence of the River Styx, the mastermind behind the scenes had not yet appeared, and he could not expose himself.

The million Asura soldiers were ferocious in appearance and imposing in aura.

The leading Asura's voice was cold, echoing through the heavens and earth:

"Our Asura race needs to sacrifice ten thousand lives to the heavens. You Tang general, be wise and surrender obediently, allowing us to subdue and slaughter you!"

Yuchi Gong was so enraged that he jumped up and down, roaring:

"Whether you're Asuras or Asura dogs, the Great Tang will not yield an inch of land! We will die rather than surrender!"

"Tianzhu, you are so shameless as to associate with heretical ways! You dare call yourselves compassionate and claim to follow the Buddha's teachings? Aren't you ashamed? You're all damned scoundrels!"

The Tianzhu commander, Master Huang Deng, chuckled, showing no sense of shame. Instead, he mocked:

"Your Excellency is mistaken. We have not cooperated with the Asura race. It just so happens that we know the Asura race needs ten thousand military souls to refine a weapon, so we are upholding our compassionate hearts by gifting them the lives of your soldiers."

"Furthermore, my Buddha is compassionate. You demonic and heretical soldiers do not respect the Buddha, which is unforgivable. Sending you to hell would only defile it. Only by becoming the weapon souls of the Asura race can your sins be washed away."

"You Tang soldiers and generals, if you want to save your lives, you only need to kneel and chant the Buddha's name, converting to my Buddha, and you can naturally avoid death!"

After Master Huang Deng spoke, the field fell silent. The Tianzhu soldiers looked down upon the Tang soldiers and generals from their high positions.

Everyone knew which choice was better: to become a weapon soul for eternity without reincarnation, or to convert to my Buddha and avoid death.

Anyone would know to protect themselves wisely. The Tang soldiers and generals would surely surrender!

However, they underestimated the pride and integrity inherent in the people of Tang.

Only ants and rats would think of protecting themselves wisely. The Tang soldiers and generals had the arrogant blood of dragons flowing through their veins. How could they willingly give up an inch of land?!

Yuchi Gong took the lead, actually leading a group of soldiers to the front line, roaring like a thunderclap in the heavens and earth:

"Descendants of the Yan and Huang Emperors, protect our homes and defend our country! We will not yield an inch of land! We fear not death!"

"Damn Tianzhu, you dare to dream of laying your hands on the beautiful land of my Tang Dynasty! Even if I, Yuchi Gong, die, I will not convert to your bird-Buddha! Bah!"

"Brothers, charge with me! Even if we become weapon souls, it's better than being those hypocritical and shameless Tianzhu soldiers! I'll go first!"

The soldiers, one by one, had eyes wide with fury, their blood surging to the sky, and they charged with their swords towards the countless Tianzhu soldiers.

Even though they knew that the Tianzhu soldiers were stronger than them, even though they also knew that there were millions of Asura demon soldiers watching them from above, even though they knew that not surrendering meant certain death!

But, which of the Tang soldiers and generals was a cowardly weakling who feared death?

Even with ten thousand people, I shall go forth!

In an instant, the spirit of death rose to the sky over the entire border of the Tang Dynasty!

The Tang soldiers and generals, one by one, had bloodshot eyes and charged towards the Tianzhu soldiers like madmen, their shouts shaking the heavens and the earth:

"Kill! Brothers, we must not let this group of hypocritical beasts defile even half an inch of Tang soil!"

Countless Tang soldiers and generals went mad, engaging with the Tianzhu soldiers.

In that instant, blood stained three thousand miles of the battlefield, and the rivers mourned day and night.

The Tang soldiers and generals' frantic counterattack made all the Tianzhu soldiers unable to believe it.

They had never seen such fearless soldiers. Clearly, it was a choice that meant certain death, so why were they so resolutely charging forward?!

Because of the Tang soldiers and generals' frantic counterattack, the Tianzhu formation was torn open in an instant, and casualties soared.

Master Huang Deng watched in disbelief, gnashing his teeth and cursing:

"Have these people gone mad? Don't they know that being refined into a demonic weapon will taint them with endless karma, causing them to lose their minds and be unable to reincarnate for eternity?"

"They've gone mad, completely mad. If this continues, before the Asura race can even act, my Tianzhu will suffer heavy casualties. No, quickly tell the Asura race commander that we are willing to sacrifice a city of Tianzhu citizens, so that the Asura race can act quickly!"

The Tang soldiers and generals were fighting frantically and fiercely.

Although Yuchi Gong did not yield half a step, he was also extremely anxious in his heart, because he knew that once these million demon soldiers joined the battle, unless they exhausted the military strength of Chang'an, no one could contend with them.

Moreover, the most crucial thing was that behind them, Li Shimin was personally leading the battle.

Li Shimin was still on the city wall, overlooking the battlefield.

Once the million demon soldiers joined the battle, they would surely be unstoppable, and Li Shimin would be in grave danger!

Yuchi Gong suddenly grabbed Qin Shubao beside him, flung him behind, and shouted:

"Quickly go and tell His Majesty that the military situation is urgent, and tell His Majesty to quickly retreat back to Chang'an. We will defend this place to the death!"

Qin Shubao was fighting fiercely, and being flung by Yuchi Gong like this, he had no choice but to tearfully leave his brothers and quickly run back.

However, Master Huang Deng on the battlefield had already seen this scene.

"You want to leave?! Take this!"

Master Huang Deng unhesitatingly flung out the Buddhist beads in his hand, and also sacrificed the precious Mani Pearl.

This Mani Pearl was a treasured pearl enshrined in the hall of Sakyamuni Buddha, blessed by the incense of the Buddha statue day and night, and possessed powerful magic power.

The Mani Pearl, like a blood-soaked flying guillotine, swept past, and wherever it passed, blood splattered on the spot, and no one could stop it.

The Mani Pearl shot directly towards Qin Shubao's back. Yuchi Gong watched with eyes wide with fury, and flung out the long sword in his hand, but he couldn't stop it at all.

"Be careful!!!"

Qin Shubao's eyes widened, watching as the pearl shot towards him, unstoppable.