Great Demon Sun Wukong

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Xi Zhao did not show a hint of anger at the words of Ling Weiyang, but instead, he sighed inwardly. Ling Weiyang was clearly enraged, and it is often the case that one can exert strength far beyond their own in a fit of rage. As for Ling Weiyang's true strength, to be honest, Xi Zhao did not know. Since their acquaintance, he had never witnessed Ling Weiyang unleashing his full power.

Even now, with Lin Jiyu transformed into his true Kirin form, Xi Zhao felt that he still had not used all his strength. It was very possible that Ling Weiyang had his own reservations—otherwise, why would he be locked in such a fierce battle with Sha Wujing? Just now, because he was distracted by speaking with Xi Zhao, Ling Weiyang took a solid punch from Sha Wujing. Moreover, Xi Zhao knew something else—Ling Weiyang in his Purple Gold Kirin true form was not his ultimate state because Ling Weiyang once hinted during a drinking session that he was the sole descendant of his lineage, or rather that there would only be one Purple Gold Kirin in each generation, and he was the misfit among them. When Ling Weiyang evolved into his final form, he would no longer be a Purple Gold Kirin but a Purple Gold Stars Kirin, possessing the Power of the Stars.

Sighing quietly, Xi Zhao no longer lingered. Looking at the endless, churning ocean, he could only hope that Ling Weiyang would overcome Sha Wujing. Immediately, Xi Zhao didn't delay any further; his figure transformed into a streak of light and flew away into the distance. Since Ling Weiyang didn't need his help, his only task now was to guard the Great Formation. As long as they could hold out until the Spirit Controller defeated his enemy, then when they joined forces with the Spirit Controller, neither Sun Wukong nor Dao Zhun would pose any threat at all.

The state of the entire battlefield once again became exceedingly complex. Sun Wukong, using Stars Sand and Heaven and Earth Fire Eyes, was searching for the Formation Eye that enveloped the entire Patrolling Celestial World's Great Formation to destroy it, while Xi Zhao was on his way there. Ling Weiyang was engaged in a deadly fight with Sha Wujing in the ocean formed by Nine Heavens Pure Water. Though he initially had the upper hand, Ling Weiyang, because of a momentary distraction, was sneak-attacked by Sha Wujing, instantly losing his advantage and was furthermore dragged down by Sha Wujing, unable to surface from the ocean depths. The sea transformed from the Nine Heavens Pure Water grew more formidable with increasing depth, the pressure and the water's unique purifying power intensifying, putting Ling Weiyang in a perilous situation. He was well aware of his own circumstances but still hesitated, wondering whether or not to undergo the ultimate Evolution.

Apart from these four, there were still two other battles raging. One was between the Underworld God Army and the Ferocious Beasts. Their fight was much more brutal, with hundreds of ferocious beasts falling or Underworld God Army members vanishing every moment. Even though their battle could no longer decide the ultimate victory in the Patrolling Celestial World trial, they were fighting with true vehemence, refusing to stop until one side was utterly annihilated.

The other ongoing battle was between the Spirit Controller and Chi Ghost. Previously, after activating the Great Formation, the Spirit Controller did not stay put but quickly returned to the battlefield, fearing that Chi Ghost would track down the Great Formation by following his trail. If the formation was broken at this point, it would mean all previous efforts were in vain. But when the Spirit Controller returned to the battlefield, he discovered to his dismay that Chi Ghost didn't seem to have left, still floating in midair with his arms crossed, leisurely watching the fight.

"Lord Spirit Controller, has the Great Formation been activated?" Chi Ghost asked with a playful expression. The Spirit Controller's complexion changed slightly, but he still asked, "Why didn't you stop me? With your power, you should have been able to, right?" Chi Ghost nodded frankly, "You're not the fighting kind, and of course, I have ways to trap you, but that wouldn't do me any good. My appearance wasn't to prevent the destruction of the Patrolling Celestial World."

"Then what exactly do you want? If I'm not wrong, you must be part of a third party, the Crimson Army?" The Spirit Controller asked, suspecting Chi Ghost's motives. Chi Ghost chuckled lightly, replying, "A third party? Tsk tsk, that's a rather suitable title. Spirit Controller, your ambition is too great—don't forget, you're just an Elixir. This universe won't allow an Elixir to rule it."

"That's your goal? But it's too late now. The Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent has emerged. Once the Patrolling Celestial World is destroyed, those seven will soon be cast out. By then, who will be a match for me? Chi Ghost, even though you are at the Heavenly Venerate Realm, you're not my opponent. Did you think that after planning for so long, I hadn't considered your third party?" The Crimson Army replied nonchalantly, without any trace of surprise, but with a snicker, "Haven't you noticed anything odd?"

At Chi Ghost's words, the Spirit Controller's heart lurched with shock. He abruptly looked up at the high-up Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent. That glance filled his face with ghastly pallor. As he looked up, he didn't see the Nine Headed Serpent's frenzy or might; instead, he saw that the serpent's nine heads were frozen in the air, utterly motionless. This was definitely not a trick of his eyes, nor was it a sudden prank by the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent.

"Still prattling on here? Let me tell you, the reason I didn't stop you from activating that Great Formation is that I, too, needed some time. That Annihilation Nine-Headed Serpent, you can forget about it now, and you, today, will also fall right here. Although my purpose today wasn't specifically to kill you, your death will save us a lot of trouble." Having said that, Chi Ghost reached out in the void with his right hand, and a fiery red lance suddenly appeared. This lance was covered with countless flame patterns, and the tip was shaped like a flame. It was a Domain Instrument, the Heavenly Punishment Flame Spirit Lance.

The Spirit Controller gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with rage. Dao Zhun, that damned Dao Zhun, it was him again. Hit straight on by the Thunder Fire Scorching Flame Cannon, not only did he not die, but now he was even able to Seal the Annihilation Nine-Headed Serpent. Just how powerful was this Dao Zhun? Moreover, the Spirit Controller found it hard to imagine how, with Dao Zhun's intermediate phase Domain Lord strength, he managed to seal something that even he dreaded—the Annihilation Nine-Headed Serpent. However, the Spirit Controller also knew that Dao Zhun's Seal wouldn't last very long. No one could completely seal away an awakened Annihilation Nine-Headed Serpent, unless this world was utterly destroyed; otherwise, the Annihilation Nine-Headed Serpent was an undying being.

Seeing Chi Ghost brandish his weapon, the Spirit Controller knew that if he didn't deal with Chi Ghost, he wouldn't be able to do anything else. So, without hesitation, he raised a hand and pointed, and a streak of green light flashed and vanished. However, Chi Ghost's reaction was also extremely fast, his Heavenly Punishment Flame Spirit Lance parried the beam of light with a horizontal sweep.

On the entire battlefield, the struggle for time between the two powers took shape again. However, this time, the numerical advantage of the Netherworld World side was once again made apparent. Although the Myriad Demons Country had fought a great battle with the pursuers, their losses were not significant, as those super-powerful beings hadn't suffered a single loss. However, at this moment, they were not on the battlefield. Following the previous plan, after Ling Weiyang unleashed his Kirin true form, their only objective was to retreat.

So, the remaining people of the Myriad Demons Country were already on their way to Dragon Valley.

But on the side of the Netherworld Alliance Army, although the vast majority were severely injured and had suffered heavy casualties, they were all present. Especially the Rogue Heart Sword Hero and others, who had almost all been critically injured while taking the brunt of the Thunder Fire Scorching Flame Cannon for Dao Zhun, with some even dying on the spot. Thankfully, the Flame God appeared in time, bringing everyone back to Ye Zi's side. And Ye Zi, without a second thought, began to heal everyone with all her might.

Having retrieved the Rogue Heart Sword Hero and others, the Flame God didn't rest, but immediately set out for the site where the Allied Forces' pursuit army and the Myriad Demons Country's people had fiercely fought. Before he could reach the place, he already encountered several unconscious individuals on the way. These were the lucky ones who had survived the assault of Ling Weiyang and the Illusion Technique-inflicted attacks by Sha Wujing, carried away by Sha Wujing's creation of the ocean illusion.

Without any hesitation, he carried several people back again, and this time, Ye Zi was truly risking her life. Previously, due to Dao Zhun's intervention, Ye Zi couldn't split her focus to heal and recover others. But now, it was her time to act. The emerald Primordial Pearl was already in Ye Zi's mouth, while vast vitality and Spiritual Power surged through her ten fingers into the injured bodies of the group.

Just then, Rogue Heart Sword Hero suddenly struggled to sit up, looking at the Sword Technique in his hand now broken into two pieces. The voice of the Rogue Heart Sword Hero, however, was eerily calm.

"Junior Brother, do you remember, our master taught me a Sword Technique once but didn't pass it on to you?" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Starting Point (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and Monthly Passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)