Rabbit Must Die
Chapter 374 - 369 Rabbit’s Circle of Friends [1]_1

Chapter 374: Chapter 369 Rabbit’s Circle of Friends [1]_1

Further away, a few odd characters gathered, sipping tea, sharing drinks, munching on snacks, and watching the lively scene here.

Among them was a beggar leaning on a crutch, a fat man with his belly exposed, the young man from Qingshan, stunning beauties, officials, donkey riders... Indeed, these were the Eight Immortals as seen by mortals!

He Xiangu expressed her concern, "Will this really work?"

"Ah... If you’re talking about using force to keep Yuheng Star Monarch here, I don’t buy it. That dame Yuheng is a notorious killer and captor star. To suppress Yuheng with force would definitely wreak havoc in Heaven. And besides, even Lv Dongbin and Wenqu Star Monarch might not be able to hold her down... But after all, Yuheng is still a woman, and Lv Dongbin’s ability to handle women, well, that’s even better than his own cultivation skills. Moreover, Yuheng has long had a soft spot for Wenqu Star Monarch. If Wenqu follows Lv Dongbin’s advice and woos a lady who’s already half-swayed, wouldn’t she be easily won over?" Han Xiangzi, eating a watermelon, laughed as he spoke.

Han Zhongli gave him a disdainful look and said, "You talk too much! Eat your watermelon!"

Han Xiangzi chuckled and lowered his head to continue eating his watermelon.

Only then did Prince Cao figure out the ins and outs of their scheme... then he asked, "What’s going on over there, anyway? There’s no sign of anything happening."

Everyone instinctively looked up.

By the window, Wenqu Star Monarch seemed to have heard something and, without turning his head, let out a long sigh, "Is it a good poem?"

Yuheng Star Monarch smiled and inquired, "Naturally, it’s a good poem, but is it written for me?"

Wenqu Star Monarch almost nodded his head, but after hearing something from Lv Dongbin, he immediately shook his head and said seriously, "It has nothing to do with you!"

Yuheng Star Monarch’s pretty face suddenly froze... resentfully, she protested, "Then why recite it in front of me?"

Wenqu Star Monarch replied indifferently, "What do you think?"

Yuheng Star Monarch was stunned... Guess? What was there for her to guess?

All of a sudden, Wenqu Star Monarch turned around, facing Yuheng Star Monarch, his eyes twinkling with an unusual glow, a mixture of aggression and a teasing smirk, he asked, "If I said it was for you, would you be moved?"

Yuheng Star Monarch’s cheeks flushed like peach blossoms as she lowered her head and timidly said with her lips quivering, "I..."

"Shh... Let me listen for myself." Wenqu Star Monarch suddenly leaned in, putting his ear to Yuheng Star Monarch’s chest.

Yuheng Star Monarch’s heartbeat suddenly accelerated...

On the rooftop, Lv Dongbin gestured to his distant friends with a ’no problem’ signal!

The others sighed with relief...

Indeed, Yuheng Star Monarch had been sent by Emperor Gouchen to supervise the battle, but no sooner had she stepped out than she was ensnared by the Eight Immortals and Wenqu Star Monarch with a honey trap.

In principle, Yuheng Star Monarch was no fool, but a person in love often has an intelligence quotient in the negatives, and so she was naturally easy to deceive...

Thus, the various individuals dispatched by Emperor Gouchen to catch the Rabbit met their respective fates as follows.

Three constellations from the Twenty-Eight Mansions, Dou Wood Rhino, Kui Wood Wolf, and Jing Wood Moose, were knocked out cold by Conghua, their magical powers sealed, and taken hostage by the Rabbit.

Huode Star Monarch Luo Xuan was knocked unconscious by a brick from behind, knew nothing, and lay on the ground sound asleep... drooling all over, with Red Smoke Colt carried away by the Rabbit as well.

Yuheng Star Monarch, in charge of supervising the battlefield, was detained by a beauty trap and therefore, the entire force was wiped out!

Thinking this far, some of the onlookers couldn’t help but murmur, "If I were Emperor Gouchen, I’d just do it myself, slap the Rabbit to death with a single palm and be rid of all this hassle, wouldn’t that be easier?"

However, they didn’t know that at this very moment, inside the Lingxiao Hall, after the ministers had left, it wasn’t just Emperor Gouchen in the grand hall!

Right across from Emperor Gouchen, at the entrance of the Lingxiao Hall, a white chair had appeared at some point!

Sitting on the chair was a woman, manicuring her nails with a small bone knife, her gaze cold as blades, chilling to the bone.

Facing this woman, Emperor Gouchen, the Heavenly Overlord, remained silent, sitting on the Jade Emperor’s throne. A pale golden aura of Western Geng Metal swirled around his face, and the killing intent danced at his fingertips. The void behind him twisted as if it would shatter at any moment. Alas, in the end, the killing intent on Emperor Gouchen dissipated, and he quietly accompanied the lady in manicuring her nails.

For a long time, Emperor Gouchen finally said, "Blocking me won’t protect him. I’ve secretly ordered the stars in the sky to chase and kill that rabbit. That rabbit definitely won’t be able to escape the Immortal Realm!"

The lady, however, didn’t respond at all, focusing on manicuring her nails...

Once again, Lingxiao Hall fell into silence.

At the same time, Qin Shou was riding the Pegasus Dragon Carriage, racing toward the Southern Gate. As he saw the Southern Gate drawing ever nearer, Qin Shou’s heart gradually relaxed. He knew that once he entered the Southern Gate and descended to the Earthly Immortal Realm, he would be as free as birds in the sky and fish in the sea.

If all else fails, he would run to Fangcun Mountain. He didn’t believe that Gouchen would dare to stir trouble on the Saint’s turf!

Qin Shou was sprinting when, at the four great heavenly gates, there was quite a commotion.

Three thousand miles from the Northern Gate, a large group of Star Monarchs had gathered. Any knowledgeable person could see at a glance that this was the Black Tortoise’s subordinates—Niu Gold Ox, Nv Earth Bat, Xu Sun Mouse, Wei Moon Swallow, Shi Fire Pig, and Bi Water Armadillo—as well as other Star Monarchs they led, a grand procession of Heavenly Gods hastening toward the Northern Gate.

Niu Gold Ox called out, "Hurry, everyone! According to the news, that rabbit is also heading to the Southern Gate. We must get there before it does by taking the Teleportation Array and block that rabbit at the Southern Gate!"

"Yes!" The other Star Monarchs acknowledged in unison.

Nv Earth Bat laughed and said, "Niu, don’t be so anxious. The stars from the south have already reached the Southern Gate and set up a grand formation. If that rabbit really goes to the Southern Gate, it’ll be walking right into our trap!"

Niu Gold Ox, by nature steady, shook his head and said, "We cannot afford to be lax with the Overlord’s orders. Full speed ahead, and let’s talk about everything else once we’re there."

Nv Earth Bat chuckled, "Brother Niu, you’re overthinking it. We, this group of stars, harness the speed of starlight. That rabbit, no matter how fast, can’t possibly be quicker than us. Moreover, we left earlier. I’m afraid that by the time we arrive, that rabbit will still be halfway there, catching the breeze."

The others laughed heartily at her words.

Before laughter died down, a vigorous clamor of battle cries erupted ahead!

Then came the sound of war drums thundering, battle cries shaking the heavens, blades and swords casting shadows, covering half the sky!

The clamor truly startled the group of stars, but upon closer inspection, it was two factions of heavenly soldiers engaged in fierce combat in the sky! Below the feet of the heavenly soldiers flowed the torrential waters, battle ships set sail, a hail of arrows shot forth. The sight was truly filled with a murderous air, stirring excitement in all the onlookers.

However, the initial thrill was soon replaced by furrowed brows as they wondered how to get passed this melee. If they barged into the fray, they might end up being attacked as foes...

Niu Gold Ox frowned and looked more closely, spotting a large flag within the army, inscribed with two characters—Tianpeng!

"That’s the army of the Milky Way Navy’s Marshal, Tianpeng Marshal. Why are they not training in the Milky Way but here instead?" Nv Earth Bat said, puzzled.

Niu Gold Ox said, "Brother Xu Sun Mouse, go and check out the situation!"

Xu Sun Mouse nodded and turned into a streak of light zooming forward. However, as soon as he approached, the army abruptly turned all its firepower on him, unleashing a furious barrage of attacks!

Xu Sun Mouse was not weak in his magic, but how could one person withstand the collective assault from countless heavenly soldiers and generals arranged in a formidable array?

Instantly, Xu Sun Mouse was battered and returned in a sorry state, his face covered in dust.

Simultaneously, someone within the army shouted, "The Heavenly Court’s Milky Way Navy is training! Any outsiders who intrude will be treated as attackers on the military camp and will be killed without mercy!"

Hearing this, Niu Gold Ox and the others exchanged glances...

Finally, Wei Moon Swallow said, "Indeed, there is such a decree. When heavenly soldiers are training, outsiders must not intrude. Otherwise, even if we’re killed, it will be a death without grievance."

Hearing this, Niu Gold Ox and the others looked even more dejected...

Niu Gold Ox said, "So be it. Since we can’t force our way through, let’s call out to them."

With that, Niu Gold Ox took a deep breath and belted out, "I am the Star Monarch under the Black Tortoise of the North, Niu Gold Ox, leading the orders of Gouchen..."

Before he could finish speaking, louder and louder drumbeats rose from across the way. In a short while, they drowned out Niu Gold Ox’s voice. Then the two sides of heavenly soldiers and generals clashed with one another, with such ferocity... Not so many blows actually landed, but they all had such powerful lungs, their cries of "Kill, kill, kill!" echoed through the heavens. Despite Niu Gold Ox’s attempts to shout, not a single word made it across.