Traveling Through Journey to the West: I Am the Dragon King

Chapter 20: Accepting the Imperial Recruitment, Rising to the Top in One Step; Chonghua Suffers Tort

Seeing his expression, the White Crane Fairy couldn't help but smile.

The smile of this beautiful fairy is more intoxicating than the finest wine.

With a wave of her hand, the White Crane Fairy sent the pill box and jade bottle flying back into her sleeve.

The White Crane Fairy said, "Alright, I must go back to report to the Empress now. You should transform back into your dragon form and wait to be punished at the Demon-Slaying Platform. I will come to guide you after you have finished your punishment."

Yun Chonghua said, "I will obey your orders, Fairy, but..."

The White Crane Fairy murmured, "But what?"

Yun Chonghua said awkwardly, "But how do I transform back into my dragon form?"

Hearing this, Fairy White Crane shook her head helplessly. She reached out her jade hand and tapped his forehead, then smiled and said, "Just use your little brain to think about it! As long as you want to turn back, you will naturally feel it."

Yun Chonghua touched his forehead, smiled and nodded, then changed his mind and transformed.

It then transformed back into the majestic five-clawed golden dragon it had been before.

The White Crane Fairy shook her head upon seeing this and said, "Alas! I had planned everything, but I never expected you to ascend to heaven and become a celestial dragon. You can't go to the Demon-Slaying Platform like this. Fine, I'll put in a little more effort to help you."

Immediately, the White Crane Fairy made a hand seal, murmured something, and exhaled a breath of orchid-like immortal energy. She then said "Change" to Yun Chonghua.

After being enveloped in celestial energy, the once majestic five-clawed golden dragon reverted to its previous light golden color and shapeless form. Even the missing scales on its tail remained intact.

Looking at himself, Yun Chonghua wondered if he had just had a dream if it weren't for the abundant power of the elixir, peaches, and imperial wine within him.

The White Crane Fairy nodded and said, "Hmm! That's about it. Alright, you can wait patiently now, I'm going now."

After saying this, the White Crane Fairy turned and left, drifting away gracefully.

Yun Chonghua watched the White Crane Fairy's retreating figure.

The joy in his heart was now beyond words.

He felt like his life had been a rollercoaster ride.

He had previously reached the pinnacle of his life by successfully transforming into a dragon, but then nearly became food for others and plummeted to the lowest point. Finally, when he was on the verge of collapse, he was repeatedly helped by benefactors.

First, they encountered Nezha, and then they met Wukong and went to the Bodhi tree in Xiniu Hezhou.

Although he was not accepted by the patriarch, he did not learn those extraordinary skills.

But after returning from this point in time, he encountered the Seventh Princess and Dong Yong, and not only avenged the loss of his scales, but also rose from the lowest level of "demon dragon" and "wild dragon" to "heavenly dragon".

However, Yun Chonghua couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had worked hard for over a hundred years to transform into a dragon, but in the eyes of these immortals, he was nothing more than a dish at the Peach Banquet.

He killed people and committed evil deeds, yet he "attained immortality".

The fairy who tricked him ended up shooting herself in the foot, becoming the most important stepping stone on his path to immortality.

Yun Chong could only sigh in his heart: This fate is truly wonderful.

He also fully understood the true meaning of "even a pig can fly if it stands in the right place at the right time".

Yun Chonghua remained in the Heavenly Prison for an unknown period of time. Then, a squad of heavenly soldiers escorted him out and took him to the Demon-Slaying Platform.

Around the Demon-Slaying Platform, numerous celestial officials had already gathered to observe the ceremony, along with countless heavenly soldiers.

Yun Chonghua even saw the Jade Emperor himself present at the scene, watching from afar.

He looked around at the scene and felt that executing Sun Wukong was nothing special.

The heavenly soldiers who were escorting him tied him to the Demon-Slaying Platform and then immediately left.

Standing atop the clouds, the Five Manifestations Spirit Official waved his command flag. The Thunder Gods immediately performed a ritual to summon lightning.

In an instant, dark clouds gathered above the Demon-Slaying Platform, a truly terrifying sight.

Although Yun Chonghua knew he would be alright, he was still somewhat intimidated by the sight.

The next moment, a bolt of lightning struck him directly. He instinctively screamed.

But after he screamed, he realized that although the lightning was powerful, it didn't actually cause him any real harm. It felt like he had just been punched hard. It hurt a little, but it wasn't fatal.

Then, more than thirty bolts of heavenly lightning struck him one after another. Yun Chonghua carefully sensed it and realized that he had indeed achieved the Body of the Primordial Metal.

Having been struck by thirty-three bolts of lightning, I felt fine except for a slight soreness.

The feeling wasn't like being beaten up; it was more like muscle soreness from not exercising for a long time. However, what was particularly unbearable was the sensation of internal lightning strikes, like being stung by bees. The external pain wasn't too bad, but the internal pain felt like being pricked by needles.

Although Yun Chonghua was not seriously injured, he remembered Baihe Fairy's words and deliberately pretended to be half-dead on the Demon-Slaying Platform.

After the lightning tribulation ended, the Five Manifestations Spirit Official descended from the clouds and came to Yun Chonghua's side. After examining him carefully, he said, "Your Majesty, this little dragon's fate is truly tenacious. It withstood thirty-three lightning tribulations and still has a breath left. May I ask if Your Majesty has any further plans?"

From the distant sky came the initiation sound of Venus.

"Your Majesty, although that little dragon harmed and killed people, he has already received his divine punishment. He has atoned for his sins in the mortal world. Since he is not dead, this is his good fortune. Your Majesty, the Heavenly Court is currently in need of capable people. I think this little dragon has some abilities. Why not recruit him and have him serve in the Heavenly Court?"

Then the Jade Emperor's majestic voice was heard again: "Your request is granted. Release the little dragon, allow it to recover, and later it may be granted a title in the Golden Palace."

Upon hearing the Jade Emperor's decree, the Five Manifestations Spirit Official immediately ordered his men to untie Yun Chonghua from the Demon-Locking Pillar.

The immortals who had come to observe the ceremony dispersed and went about their respective duties.

After the soldiers carried the "dying" Yun Chonghua off the Demon-Slaying Platform, the White Crane Fairy arrived gracefully.

The White Crane Fairy said, "You don't need to trouble yourselves; just leave it to me."

After receiving the orders from the White Crane Fairy, the heavenly soldiers dispersed.

After everyone left, the White Crane Fairy asked, "How are you?"

Yun Chonghua stood up and said, "It's alright. I just feel a bit of a stinging sensation all over my body."

Upon hearing this, the White Crane Fairy produced a lotus seed shimmering with colorful light in her hand.

The White Crane Fairy said, "These are lotus seeds from the Golden Lotus of Yaochi, which have miraculous healing effects. You will recover after eating them."

Then Chonghua opened his mouth, and the White Crane Fairy fed him the lotus seed.

After eating the lotus seeds, the pain in my body indeed disappeared.

After letting out a breath, Yun Chonghua asked, "Can I transform back into human form now?"

The White Crane Fairy said, "Of course."

After saying this, Yun Chonghua transformed back into human form from his dragon form. He dusted off his clothes and then said, "It feels so good to be human."

Just as Yun Chonghua was still feeling sentimental, the White Crane Fairy handed him a crimson rope.

The White Crane Fairy said, "This is yours, isn't it? I brought it back for you."

Yun Chonghua replied, "Indeed, thank you, fairy." Then, Yun Chonghua's thoughts shifted, and the Dragon Binding Rope was sensed and flew to his side. However, this time it was no longer wrapped around his neck, but around his waist. The Dragon Binding Rope, like Laozi's Golden Rope, became the silk sash around his waist.

The White Crane Fairy looked at Yun Chonghua and said, "I just didn't expect that you, a dragon, would use this dragon-binding rope, which is specially used to bind dragons, as a magic weapon."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua sighed and said, "Alas! This is a long story. It was a rather unfortunate turn of events for me."