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

#2092 - The demons attack again

The last battle resulted in the Demon Clan's defeat, a humiliating experience for them. This time, they have brought forth even greater power.

With the addition of reinforcements consisting of demon soldiers and generals, the Demon Clan's army has swelled to over thirty thousand, tripling their previous numbers.

In addition to Wolf Head, Horned Demon, and Blue Face, two more formidable demon generals have joined their ranks: one clad in red robes, and another with arms that extend past his knees.

These five serve as the leaders of the Demon Clan's army, and even Guanyin herself isn't confident in her ability to defeat them when they combine their strength.

However, this time, the Jinping Prefecture side isn't without its advantages.

Unlike the previous surprise attack, Jinping Prefecture City has had ample time to prepare.

Not only have the government soldiers and monks gathered on the city walls, but many civilians have also joined the ranks of combatants.

In terms of sheer numbers, the Jinping Prefecture side outnumbers the Demon Clan by more than threefold.

Furthermore, numerous large lamps filled with clarified butter oil have been lit atop the city walls of Jinping Prefecture, serving to protect the walls.

"We must stop the Demon Clan's army outside the city walls!"

Guanyin declared to the monks, soldiers, and civilians.

The city walls serve as their greatest advantage in the battle against the Demon Clan.

"Almost all of our combat-ready personnel are gathered here," the prefect reported to Guanyin.

This time, all available forces within Jinping Prefecture City have been mobilized, with the prefect's office even utilizing the doorkeepers.

"Prepare to attack the city!"

After a period of intense preparation on both sides, the Wolf Head Demon General issued a command.

The Demon Clan's army surged toward Jinping Prefecture City like a tide, their momentum as overwhelming as raging waves.

"Defend the city walls! We must hold the city walls!"

Under the prefect's guidance, the monks, soldiers, and civilians within Jinping Prefecture City formed ranks atop the walls.

Utilizing the protection and suppression provided by the lamps, they engaged in a defensive battle against the Demon Clan.

"Guanyin, do you dare to compete with us again?"

"You were fortunate to gain an advantage last time; we seek revenge!"

"Watch as the five of us demon generals reduce you to ashes!"

The five demon generals' target was naturally Guanyin, and they challenged her to a battle.

Guanyin was reluctant to confront the five demon generals. She could defeat three of them before, but with the addition of two more, their strength had increased by more than just double.

Not confident in her ability to deal with the combined forces of the five demon generals, Guanyin wasn't foolish or reckless.

However, the Wolf Head Demon General was clever, challenging Guanyin to a battle before the two armies, placing her in an awkward position.

If she agreed to the duel, she wasn't confident in her victory; if she refused, it would appear weak and cowardly. She couldn't afford to lose face in front of the many civilians of Jinping Prefecture.

"Since you seek death, then I shall grant you five demon generals deliverance!"

After weighing the pros and cons, Guanyin decided to accept the challenge to maintain her prestige.

Moreover, she had already made arrangements; as long as they could delay for some time, the Demon Clan would inevitably suffer another major defeat.

Guanyin and the five demon generals ascended into the sky. Facing five opponents alone, Guanyin dared not be careless and launched the first attack, seeking to gain an advantage.

Guanyin's target was the Blue Face Demon General, whose injuries had not yet fully healed, making him the weakest of the five.

However, Guanyin miscalculated this time. The Blue Face Demon General seemed to have anticipated this, and the staff in his hand instantly expanded, sweeping toward Guanyin.

Guanyin's sneak attack failed, and facing the Blue Face Demon General's attack, she had no choice but to retreat and evade.

At that moment, the Wolf Head Demon General and the other three, who had surrounded her, simultaneously launched an offensive against Guanyin.

"Not good, this Guanyin is truly insidious!"

"Quick, dodge!"

"I didn't expect her to have such a scheme."

The five demon generals hurriedly dodged, and fortunately, their strength was not weak, allowing them to evade the attack of this divine spell.

"Too bad!"

Guanyin thought to herself, her feigned weakness was precisely for this sudden strike, but it failed to achieve the desired effect.

After two rounds of engagement, neither Guanyin nor the five demon generals gained any advantage over the other, indicating that their strengths were relatively equal, and the battle ahead would inevitably be arduous.

Meanwhile, the Demon Clan's army continued to surge toward the city walls.

The Demon Clan's army's assault was indeed sharp, but this sharpness was reduced by three points under the effect of those lamps.

The large lamps filled with clarified butter oil on the city walls could suppress the strength of the demons while providing blessings to the defending soldiers within the city.

This addition and subtraction doubled the effect. If not for this, the Demon Clan would likely have broken through the city walls in just one round of attack.

The prefect, along with the soldiers and monks, served as the backbone of the city's defense. Relying on the blessings from the lamps, they also killed many demon soldiers and generals.

The battle quickly entered a heated stage, and the entire Jinping Prefecture City was filled with the bloody and deadly atmosphere brought by the war.

"The time is almost right."

Chu Hao and Tang Sanzang had also been paying close attention to the battle.

Seeing Guanyin陷入苦战, and the battlefield entering a heated and intense stage, Chu Hao knew the time had come.

At this time, neither Guanyin nor the prefect had time to pay attention to Chu Hao and his companions.

"We will go to the prefect's mansion," Tang Sanzang said to the others.

The distance between the prefect's mansion and Ci Yun Temple was not far. With Tang Sanzang's speed, they arrived in a short while.

At this moment, there were no guards in front of the prefect's mansion. Only the gate was closed, and there were sounds coming from inside, indicating that there were people inside.

Tang Sanzang and his companions directly crossed the courtyard wall of the prefect's mansion and entered the inner courtyard.

Tang Sanzang and his companions knew the layout of the prefect's mansion. The front was the office and government affairs area, and now those officials and yamen runners should have gone to defend the city.

Therefore, they did not see anyone in the front area, and Tang Sanzang and his companions could only head towards the rear courtyard.

Just as they approached the rear courtyard, they heard a child's cry. The cry was filled with fear and panic, causing Tang Sanzang and his companions to quicken their pace.