Wang Yue naturally had no intention of sitting idly by while the great campaign to destroy the Wu Dynasty unfolded. But he wanted to go to the northern battlefield, and his subordinates feared the Jin Kingdom might take the opportunity to invade south, leaving his safety unassured. So they had Wang Yue personally lead the campaign to reclaim Guangnan West Circuit and Jinghu South Circuit.
The war in the north had ended incredibly quickly. With artillery to support Wang Yue's forces, they encountered hardly any resistance along the way and easily occupied a large number of prefectures and counties.
On the way back to court, they traveled by water and passed through Furong Town. While Wang Yue was resting, he heard that there was a mountain across the river called Demon Sealing Mountain. Nothing grew on it, and legend said that a demon king was imprisoned there.
Wang Yue raised an eyebrow. He had a bad feeling. Could this world be connected to another one?
After thinking it over, he brought Yang Yao and a group of guards to Demon Sealing Mountain.
Before they could get close, an old man with a white beard blocked their way.
Seeing that Wang Yue and the others were dressed like people of high status, the old man didn't dare to stop them by force. Instead, he explained reasonably, "Everyone, a demon is sealed inside this mountain. This really isn't a place for sightseeing, so please don't go in."
When Yang Yao heard this, he worried Wang Yue might be displeased. After all, all under heaven belonged to the emperor. How could there be a place on Da Ming's territory that Da Ming's emperor wasn't allowed to visit?
So, ostensibly scolding the old man but really trying to protect him, Yang Yao said, "Sir,