Great Demon Sun Wukong

"I never would have thought that even in the Patrolling Celestial World there would be such things; it seems the secrets hidden here are far from simple. But it looks like we've lost the clue. Oh well, even if we knew it, what then? These waters are too deep for me to wade through!" Bai Yi had sensed the black-robed person's anomaly as soon as they appeared and, being the Thunder Spirit of Lightning Strike, had an especially keen sense for eerie spirits and ghosts.

Moreover, the subsequent test attacks had only confirmed Bai Yi's suspicion that the black-robed figure wasn't a real entity, but a kind of resentful spirit formed from condensed malice. It was very likely that the ability to kill Lei Lie was due to that large black scythe. Bai Yi also considered that their troubles started after entering a certain cave, and the black-robed person had repeatedly trapped them in front of this cave, not for any reason other than the fact that the resentful spirit of the black-robed person couldn't stray too far from here.

Therefore, Bai Yi guessed that the physical body of the black-robed person must be nearby, and the most likely place was that cave. Or rather, the black-robed person's true essence was the cave itself, but regardless, destroying the cave should be able to kill the black-robed person. However, for further confirmation, Bai Yi still spoke up to probe, and obviously, Bai Yi had guessed right.

The following steps were simple: using his most powerful Lightning Strike, he delivered a destructive blow that annihilated the cave and the entire hill. Picking up the black scythe from the ground, just as he was about to ask if the scythe was a Divine Weapon, a streak of black light flashed on the edge of the blade, followed by the emergence of more than a dozen resentful heads on the black scythe.

The expressions of the resentful ghosts were extremely fierce; even Bai Yi felt a shiver down his spine at first glance. And within those fierce-looking ghost faces, Bai Yi saw the faces of Lei Zhen, Lei Lie, and Lei Hu. Although they were also twisted beyond recognition, Bai Yi still recognized them.

He sighed, and with a flash of white light in his right hand holding the scythe, a thunderous bolt full of bright energy streaked from the handle he held, instantly spreading over the entire black scythe. And with the purification from the Lightning Thunder, the fierce faces at the blade gradually faded, eventually disappearing completely.
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After the ghost faces vanished, Bai Yi saw a line of text on one side of the scythe's blade: "The most Yin and evil are beheaded, the clearest and brightest disperse Yin and Yang." Turning over the black scythe, Bai Yi saw another line of text on the opposite side of the blade: "Evil Ghost Mower." Reciting these lines and the name, Bai Yi felt they were familiar but could not remember where he had heard them.

Deciding not to dwell on it, he conjured three Thunder Coffins with his Thunder Power, and placed Lei Hu, Lei Lie, and Lei Zhen inside them. Holding the three Thunder Coffins, one in each left and right hand, and carrying the black scythe upside down in his right hand, Bai Yi looked around once more, confirmed the direction, and began to walk towards the Transforming Thunder Palace.

Meanwhile, Wan Jun was also returning to his own palace. His robes were somewhat tattered, but he bore no serious wounds. Behind him lay a young man in green robes, and not far away, where there was once an Ancient Tree, there was now a deep pit.

Among the Ten Forces, only the Myriad Gods Hall and the Canglan River Realm had not encountered any obstacles, apart from a few waves of not-very-powerful Ferocious Beasts, and all the explorers returned safely. Compared to the Myriad Spirits Realm and the Ancient Primordial World, which had suffered heavy losses, their luck was undeniably much better.

While personnel from the other forces were gradually making their way back, Sun Wukong and the others from the Netherworld Realm had also made progress.

Not far after leaving the Netherworld Palace, Sun Wukong, the Flame God, and the Rogue Heart Sword Hero unexpectedly encountered the old Dao Zhun from the Fangcun Spirit Realm. After a skirmish and communication, Sun Wukong and his companions were captured by Dao Zhun and taken to his own space, where they began cultivation to understand a higher level of Spatial Divine Skills. Then, Dao Zhun went on their behalf to the Genesis Palace in the Genesis Divine Nation.

Finally, after rushing for several days and nights, at midday, Dao Zhun stopped. With a wave of his hand, Sun Wukong, the Flame God, and the Rogue Heart Sword Hero appeared out of thin air. After several days, the trio looked unchanged at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one could see several strands of spatial fluctuations swirling around their bodies.

The situation was not indicative of the three individuals having a powerful control over space; on the contrary, it was exactly because their grasp on spatial power was still not proficient enough that such a situation had arisen. Over the past few days, although the three of them had gained a significant understanding of the mysteries of space, they spent more time absorbing the vast spatial power.

It was precisely because they had absorbed an overwhelming amount of spatial power, which they could not fully absorb and transform into their own power, that caused spatial power to float around their bodies. However, Dao Zhun, the old man, nodded his head in satisfaction after seeing the state of the three. "Not bad, though the time was short, each of you has come to your own understanding and insight into space, and it seems that you've all absorbed a considerable amount of spatial power. Every cause has its effect; Wukong is my apprentice, that is the cause, and aiding you today is the effect. However, this is also another cause. Alright, I won't say much more, to save you from saying I'm long-winded. Aren't you looking for the people from Genesis Divine Nation? Wait here, and you will soon encounter them. Wukong, remember, the causality of all things, some matters are best left to nature and to the heart."

After Dao Zhun, the old man, finished speaking, he turned and walked away. Yet Sun Wukong suddenly spoke out, "Master, please accept Wukong's bow." Having said that, Sun Wukong immediately knelt on both knees toward Dao Zhun and kowtowed three times. Dao Zhun did not stop him; after Sun Wukong had finished kowtowing, Dao Zhun waved his hand once more and then was already far away. However, before departing, Dao Zhun suddenly added, "By the way, after seeing your map, my Fangcun Spirit Realm has benefited greatly. Consider it a debt of gratitude. If you encounter enemies in the Netherworld World, my Fangcun Spirit Realm will certainly lend support. Wukong, take care!"

As the voice faded, Dao Zhun's presence had completely disappeared. Looking in the direction where Dao Zhun had vanished, Sun Wukong let out a hardly noticeable sigh. "Monkey, it's okay, if anything we can personally visit the Fangcun Spirit Realm later. Right now, the trial is what's important. Hey, shall we try to see whose Spatial Divine Skill is more profound?" Rogue Heart Sword Hero, seeing the somewhat disenchanted expression on Sun Wukong's face, suggested.

Upon hearing Rogue Heart Sword Hero's words, Flame God immediately became interested. "Alright, I feel like I've made great progress. Watch out, you two," Flame God exclaimed, and without waiting to see if Sun Wukong and Rogue Heart Sword Hero were ready, he reached out and drew the Exploding Phoenix from his back, then took five steps back, distancing himself from the other two.

Then, a bright red flame burst forth from the Exploding Phoenix, and Flame God swept it towards the other two across a not inconsiderable distance. As Flame God made his move, Rogue Heart Sword Hero's eyebrows shot up; without responding, he drew a black Tang Blade from around his waist.

After pulling out the Tang Blade, Rogue Heart Sword Hero didn't think twice and placed it horizontally in a defensive stance. Just as the blade assumed its position, a strange saber, half-engulfed in crimson flames, suddenly appeared in the space beside Rogue Heart Sword Hero. It appeared out of nowhere and struck hard against the Tang Blade.

"Ouch, you can predict attacks now? Sword Hero, your progress isn't small either. Much better than the monkey, who didn't even react!" After Flame God spoke, he withdrew his right hand that was holding the Exploding Phoenix, pulling the strange saber back, and then slashed out continuously three times. This time, whether in terms of strength or speed, his attack far surpassed the previous one.

This time the three slashes that Flame God executed appeared from thin air in three directions around Rogue Heart Sword Hero's body, each aimed at a vital spot. However, Rogue Heart Sword Hero did not hesitate at all; his black Tang Blade also swung three times in quick succession, almost simultaneously blocking Flame God's assault.

Compared to Flame God's Exploding Phoenix, the black Tang Blade wielded by Rogue Heart Sword Hero seemed much finer, and therefore much faster. After blocking Flame God's attack once again, Rogue Heart Sword Hero made a feint with his foot and had already moved from his original position, slashing a black blade-light towards Flame God as he shifted.

Flame God, seeing Rogue Heart Sword Hero's counterattack, chuckled and suddenly a light of fire gleamed on his body. The glow was faint, but its power was formidable. This light emanated from Flame God and followed the Exploding Phoenix, shooting out along the blade's edge, and in an instant, it transformed into a pale-red phoenix.

But just as the red phoenix was about to collide with the blade-light, the black blade-light vanished into the void, and then, at a spot just half an arm's length behind Flame God, a pitch-black blade-light appeared instantly.

(I was really too exhausted yesterday, so there were only two posts. I ask for your understanding.)