The Demon Realm's Ashura

Kami's Lookout's edge

Three figures stood there.

A strange creature, pitch-black all over and slightly pudgy, spoke with a gratified expression.

"Lin Yuan, you have already surpassed the limits of mortals. The road ahead is one you must walk by yourself!"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan gave Mr. Popo and Kami a deep bow.

"Thank you, Kami and Mr. Popo, for your careful guidance over the past two and a half years. Once I've finished handling matters in the human world, I'll definitely come visit you both again!"

With that, Lin Yuan flew down toward the world below.

Kami and Mr. Popo slowly walked back toward the palace.

As they walked, the two spoke quietly about something...

After leaving Kami's Lookout, Lin Yuan did not immediately head toward West City.

He sensed a familiar ki.

It was not far from him!

The sun was already close to setting, and dusk was about to fall.

Goku, dressed in a dark training outfit with the red Power Pole still strapped to his back, was surrounded by a group of villagers.

The villagers chattered incessantly, fear evident on their faces.

It turned out that lately, every evening, many monsters had been appearing in the local village.

Goku had appeared at this time of day, with a large tree tied around his waist as he walked upside down, so the villagers had mistaken him for a monster.

Fortunately, Goku looked harmless enough. After some explanation, the villagers finally believed him.

Then Goku revealed that he was a martial artist, and the villagers decided to take him to meet the king!

Perhaps this little boy could rescue Princess Misa.

As soon as he reached the castle entrance, Goku spotted a familiar figure and excitedly ran over.

"Wow, Lin Yuan, why are you here!"

Lin Yuan smiled.

"Long time no see, Goku. I happened to be passing nearby and saw you!"

Goku suddenly understood.

"So that's what happened! Haha, I'm about to rescue Princess Misa. Want to come with me?"

"Sure, I've got nothing else to do anyway!"

Thus, the two entered the ancient castle one after the other, chatting and laughing.

When the castle's master, the king of this region, learned of this, he warmly received Goku and Lin Yuan and told them about the Gate to the Demon Realm.

It turned out there was a gate leading to the Demon Realm within this castle. The Demon Realm's king, a man named Ashura, had abducted their daughter Misa and opened the Gate to the Demon Realm.

Moreover, the gate could not be closed. Only by defeating Ashura could they pull out the great sword before it and close the gate.

Lin Yuan and Goku were instantly intrigued after hearing this.

They promised the king that the two of them would help rescue his daughter.

At first, the king remained doubtful, but after Lin Yuan said that Goku was Master Roshi's disciple, he believed them completely.

A moment later

Lin Yuan and Goku stood before the Gate to the Demon Realm. Gazing into its pitch-black depths, they stepped inside.

Dim lamps lined both sides of the dark, narrow passage.

Lin Yuan and Goku walked while curiously looking around. Just then, a dagger came whistling toward them on a fierce wind.

Goku reacted swiftly, knocking the dagger away with a swing of his staff as he shouted.

"Who's there?!"

"Where do you two think you're going?"

A pleasant female voice rang out. Then, two figures slowly emerged from the darkness.

One was tall and muscular, wielding a huge club and wearing a horned hat that looked remarkably like Ox-King's.

The other was a woman with long pink hair, a curvaceous figure, and a seductive face.

Other than her bluish skin and a pair of pointed ears, she looked no different from an ordinary human.

"We're going to rescue a girl named Misa!" Goku shouted at the two of them.

The large man planted his huge club before him and said in a deep voice.

"I don't care what you're going there for. If you want to pass through here, you need a pass. Show me your identification, or turn back!"

"A pass? Lin Yuan, do you have one? I don't have one on me," Goku asked Lin Yuan with a puzzled expression.

Lin Yuan shook his head, indicating that he did not have one either.

"If you don't have it, then get the hell out! I can still spare your lives!" After saying that, the big man waved the club in his hand threateningly at the two of them.

"I'll give you some advice too. If you want to live, move aside. For the sake of this beautiful lady, I can spare your lives as well."

Lin Yuan's voice rang out calmly.

"What? You?"

The big man immediately flew into a rage and swung his club straight at them.

"Gora! Stop! Let them go! You're no match for them."

Mera shouted from the side to stop him.

Her instincts told her that these two were no ordinary people, especially that handsome young man.

Lin Yuan nodded to the beautiful woman and thanked her.

"Thank you."

After a brief conversation, Lin Yuan learned from Mera that the burly man and she were named Gora and Mera respectively. They were specifically responsible for guarding the passage to the Demon Realm and preventing others from entering.

When Gora learned that the two of them were going to find Ashura to rescue someone, he burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! You don't know what's good for you. Do you know how strong Lord Ashura is?"

Lin Yuan ignored him.

Goku, meanwhile, declared, "I'm not afraid! People who bully others like that are bad guys!"

Unexpectedly, Mera offered to lead the way for them.

Thus, everyone headed deeper into the passage together.

Before long, they arrived at a great hall.

A faint reddish glow filled the hall. In its center stood a huge fighting arena, surrounded by many demons.

On a raised platform on the other side sat a man and a woman.

They were none other than Ashura and Misa.

Ashura lifted Misa's chin and said softly, "From now on, you are my bride. Don't be afraid. The exciting show is only just beginning. Enjoy it slowly."

Misa held back her tears and nodded.

She was terrified, but she did not dare show it.

Then, a demon stepped onto the arena and shouted in a powerful voice, "To celebrate Lord Ashura's wedding ceremony, the martial arts tournament will now begin! Does anyone wish to come up and challenge us?"

"I challenge that Ashura guy!!"

Goku leaped straight onto the arena and directly called out Ashura for a challenge.

Ashura laughed upon hearing this and slowly rose to his feet.

"Hahahahaha! Where did this little runt come from? Is this some entertainment you arranged for me? Fine! I'll play with you for a bit!"

With that, Ashura floated directly down onto the arena, a faint disdainful smile on his lips.

"Take this!"

Goku shouted and charged at Ashura, throwing a punch the moment he raised his hand.

Ashura answered with a punch of his own.

Their fists collided with a dull thud.

Ashura did not budge, while Goku was forced back several steps.

Before Goku could steady himself, Ashura pressed the attack and charged toward him. Ashura's attacks were swift and fierce, every move carrying terrifying force.

Goku struggled to fend him off.

"This guy is so strong. He's the strongest opponent I've ever faced!"

Goku wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said excitedly.

Lin Yuan nodded to himself. Goku was indeed right—this Ashura was even stronger than Lin Yuan had been two and a half years ago!

His battle power was as high as 230!

"Looks like I can only use this move!"

Goku unleashed a Kamehameha, blasting Ashura flying.

This guy was afraid of light!

Lin Yuan saw it at a glance.

The instant Goku fired the energy wave, Ashura could have dodged it. But when he saw that dazzling blue light, his body stiffened for a moment. As a result, he took the Kamehameha head-on.

Immediately afterward, Goku picked up Misa and retreated to Lin Yuan's side.

Just then, a sudden change occurred!

"You actually dared to injure me!! You're not leaving here today!"

Ashura's furious roar came from the distance!