Transmigrating to win the heart of a beautiful snake

Chapter 406 Mysterious Powers and New Challenges

Transmigration: Embracing a Beautiful Snake

Chapter 406: Mysterious Powers and New Challenges

Filled with joy and hope, Liu Yu and his companions walked briskly along the quiet path. The roadside flowers bloomed in vibrant colors, swaying gently in the breeze, as if cheering on the adventurers. Pigsy, clutching his magical food bag, would occasionally pull out a snack, munching on it with a satisfied smile.

"Hehe, do you think I, Old Pig, will be able to eat and drink well every day from now on?" Pigsy said, stuffing another big chicken leg into his mouth, oil dripping down his chin and glistening in the sunlight.

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at him and teased, "All you do is eat. Aren't you afraid of becoming a big fatso? You'll have trouble walking then, and a strong wind might blow you straight up to the sky!"

"So what if I'm a little chubby? Being chubby brings good fortune! And even though I'm chubby, I'm still pretty agile!" Pigsy muttered defiantly, and even jumped up and down a couple of times, almost tripping over his own feet, which made everyone burst into laughter.

Liu Yu watched this scene, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Don't just laugh all the time. I don't know how to use this power to purify evil that I obtained yet. I need to find an opportunity to try it out. Maybe it can become a great help to us at a critical moment."

Fahai clasped his hands together and said solemnly, “This power of yours comes from the blessing of the unicorn. You must uphold a kind and righteous heart to use it freely. Simply recite the word ‘righteousness’ in your heart when facing evil to activate the power within you. This is a divinely bestowed power, so you must use it wisely.”

Er Gou asked curiously from the side, "Brother Liu, is this power as strong as Master Fahai's Buddha light? Will a single beam of light subdue all the bad guys?"

Liu Yu scratched his head, revealing a confident smile: "I don't know either, but since the unicorn said it can purify evil, it must be pretty good. Maybe it's even more powerful than Buddha's Light, eradicating evil completely!"

Amidst the laughter and chatter, they suddenly heard a commotion ahead. They quickened their pace and rushed over, only to find a group of people gathered around a notice board, pointing and discussing it animatedly. From time to time, whispers like "What are we going to do?" and "Who has the ability to do this?" could be heard from the crowd.

Liu Yu and the others squeezed in and saw a notice that read: "Black Wind Stronghold bandits are rampant, frequently robbing passing caravans and surrounding villages. Anyone who can wipe out the bandits will be richly rewarded. For details, please inquire at the village chief's house."

Pigsy perked up immediately, his eyes shining with excitement: "Hey, isn't this the perfect opportunity to test our skills? I, Old Pig, will be the first to volunteer! Wiping out the mountain bandits is a piece of cake!" As he spoke, he proudly waved the nine-toothed rake in his hand.

Xiaoqing frowned and said with a worried look, "Bajie, don't be impulsive. Mountain bandits are not easy to deal with. We need to think this through carefully. There might be some hidden tricks in Black Wind Stronghold. We can't act rashly."

After a moment's thought, Liu Yu said with a firm gaze, "Xiao Qing is right. Let's find out what's going on first. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory." He then turned to an old man beside him, a humble smile on his face, and asked, "Old man, how powerful are the Black Wind Stronghold bandits? Tell us about them. We want to do our part for the village, but we don't want to lose our lives."

The old man sighed, his face full of worry, and slowly said, "These bandits are ruthless. Their leader, Black Wind King, is highly skilled in martial arts and I've heard he also knows some unorthodox techniques. He also has a group of henchmen, all of whom are vicious. They are based on Black Wind Mountain, a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, with a very treacherous terrain. Many people have tried to wipe them out before, but none of them have returned. If you are not absolutely certain of success, do not go and throw your lives away."

"Hmph, I don't believe in this nonsense!" Pigsy pounded his chest loudly. "My Nine-Toothed Rake is no joke! I'll beat them until they're running for their lives! Even if that Black Wind King knows some evil tricks, I'm not afraid!"

“Bajie, don’t underestimate the enemy. Let’s make a plan first. Maybe my new strength will come in handy,” Liu Yu said seriously, a hint of caution in his eyes.

After some discussion, the group decided to sneak up to the mountain stronghold first to find out the bandits' defenses, and then seize an opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop. Everyone agreed that only by understanding the enemy's strengths and weaknesses could they increase their chances of victory.

Under the cover of night, they cautiously made their way up Black Wind Mountain. Moonlight dappled the forest, casting shadows, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Occasionally, a night breeze would blow, rustling the leaves as if whispering secrets of the forest. Little Tian led the way, its nose twitching constantly, pausing now and then to sniff the surroundings, vigilantly observing any movement, like a dutiful little scout.

"Everyone be careful, don't make a sound," Liu Yu whispered, his voice as soft as a breeze. The group crouched low, moving with utmost care, slowly approaching the mountain stronghold. Every step was cautious, for fear of alerting the bandits on the mountain.

Finally, they arrived near the mountain stronghold. The stronghold's gate was tightly closed, and two bandits stood guard at the entrance, chatting idly.

"I heard that a lot of people have come recently who want to wipe us out. They don't even know their own limitations," a bandit said with a yawn and a look of disdain, spitting on the ground.

"That's right, they'll all be defeated by our boss. Last time, that group of people were utterly thrashed before they even entered the stronghold," another bandit chimed in, a smug smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Pigsy couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Hmph, you'll see soon enough! I'll show you what I, Old Pig, am capable of!"

Liu Yu quickly covered his mouth, signaling him to be quiet. Then, he gave Xiao Qing a wink. Xiao Qing understood and gently shook the bell. The subtle sound waves from the bell traveled like invisible tentacles, and the two bandits immediately felt dizzy, their eyes becoming blurry. They swayed and collapsed to the ground, muttering, "Wh...what happened..."

"Hurry up!" Liu Yu waved his hand, and the group quickly scaled the wall and sneaked into the mountain stronghold. Inside, a bonfire blazed, and some bandits were drinking and eating meat, making a lot of noise. Some bandits, their faces flushed from drinking, were belting out off-key folk songs; others were playing rock-paper-scissors, creating a chaotic scene.

"I didn't expect to get in so easily," Er Gou said softly, his face showing a mixture of excitement and nervousness, his voice trembling slightly with emotion.

"Don't get too excited yet, this is just the beginning. The real show is yet to come," Xiaoqing said, her eyes scanning her surroundings warily, not missing a single detail.

They cautiously made their way through the mountain stronghold, searching for the Black Wind King's residence. Suddenly, Little Sky barked twice, alerting them to something amiss. A patrol of bandits was approaching them, their footsteps rhythmic and heavy.

"What should we do?" Pigsy gripped his nine-toothed rake tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Liu Yu thought for a moment, glanced around, and said, "Everyone, hide first. There's a pile of firewood over there; let's hide behind it." Everyone quickly hid behind a nearby pile of firewood, not daring to breathe.

The patrolling bandits drew closer, their footsteps clearly audible. Pigsy, nervous, broke out in a fine sweat, and the bag of food in his arms made a slight rustling sound.

"What's that sound?" a bandit asked warily, walking towards the woodpile. His hand was already on the hilt of his knife, ready to draw it at any moment.

At that critical moment, Liu Yu suddenly rushed out, moving with lightning speed, and punched the bandit in the neck, knocking him unconscious. The bandit collapsed to the ground. Seeing this, the other bandits swarmed around, shouting, "Enemy!"

"Well done!" Pigsy shouted, brandishing his nine-toothed rake and charging forward. The rake gleamed coldly in the firelight. Fahai chanted incantations, unleashing a Buddha's light that illuminated the surroundings as if it were daytime. Wherever the Buddha's light reached, the bandits shielded their eyes. Xiaoqing shook her bell, the sound waves disrupting the bandits' movements and causing them to stumble. Ergou, not to be outdone, grabbed a wooden stick and mustered his courage to help the others fight off the bandits. Xiaotian nimbly darted around, occasionally biting a bandit's leg when they weren't looking, causing them to cry out in pain and become distracted.

After a fierce battle, the patrolling bandits were all knocked to the ground, lying haphazardly and groaning.

"That was close!" Pigsy said, wiping the sweat from his forehead and panting heavily.

"Don't rest, keep searching for the Black Wind King. The longer we drag this out, the worse it will be for us," Liu Yu said, his eyes fixed firmly ahead.

The group continued deeper into the mountain stronghold and finally found the Black Wind King's room. The door was tightly shut, and bursts of maniacal laughter came from inside.

"I heard someone's come to wipe us out again. They're really overestimating themselves. Once we catch them, we'll torture them properly! First, we'll cut off their hands and feet, then throw them into the back mountains to feed the wolves!" a gruff voice said, presumably the Black Wind King. His voice was full of cruelty and arrogance.

Liu Yu took a deep breath, kicked the door open, and the door slammed against the wall with a bang. He shouted, "You won't be arrogant for long! Today is your doomsday!"

The Black Wind King was a burly man with a face full of scars. When he saw the group barging in, he was taken aback at first, then laughed loudly: "Good timing! Saves me the trouble of searching for you all! I'll show you how powerful I am!" With that, he drew a large sword with a broad blade that gleamed with a cold light and slashed at Liu Yu, the wind whistling through the air.

Liu Yu quickly raised his sword to defend, and with a clang, sparks flew. The Black Wind King possessed immense strength, and Liu Yu's arm went numb from the impact, causing him to stagger back a few steps.

"Watch this!" Pigsy brandished his nine-toothed rake, attacking from the side. The rake whistled through the air as it hurtled towards the Black Wind King. The Black Wind King easily dodged, not forgetting to taunt, "Is that all you've got? You dare come here to die?"

Just then, the sound waves from Xiaoqing's bells struck, causing the Black Wind King to pause. Liu Yu seized the opportunity to launch an attack, simultaneously chanting "Justice" in his heart, attempting to unleash the power of purification. A soft light gradually emanated from his sword, growing brighter and brighter until it illuminated the entire room.

The Black Wind King noticed the unusual thing about Liu Yu's sword and became somewhat wary, his attacks becoming more cautious. He stared intently at Liu Yu's sword, a hint of fear in his eyes.

"Prajnaparamita! Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai joined the battle, his Buddhist light enveloping Black Wind King, slowing his movements somewhat. The Buddhist light, like a golden tide, surrounded Black Wind King.

Pigsy seized the opportunity and slammed his rake into Black Wind King's back. Black Wind King, in pain, roared and turned to fight Pigsy. The two exchanged blows, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Seizing the opportunity, Liu Yu infused his sword with purifying power and thrust it at the Black Wind King. Unable to dodge, the Black Wind King was struck by the purifying light from the sword. He screamed in agony, his evil aura gradually dissipating, accompanied by a puff of black smoke, as his body began to tremble.

"What...what kind of power is this?" Black Wind King looked at Liu Yu in horror, his eyes filled with fear and confusion.

"This is the power of justice, specially used to punish you evildoers! Today is the day your wickedness is fully exposed!" Liu Yu said loudly, his voice firm and powerful, echoing in the room.

Under the combined attack of the group, the Black Wind King gradually lost his strength and was eventually knocked to the ground. He lay there, panting heavily, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Spare me!" King Black Wind knelt on the ground, begging for mercy repeatedly, his face contorted with fear.

"Hmph, you've committed countless evils, and now you know how to beg for mercy? Have you ever had a shred of pity for the caravans and villages you plundered?" Xiaoqing said angrily, her eyes filled with rage.