Great Demon Sun Wukong

With Ling Weiyang's formidable strength and perception, he had calmed down from the initial panic. He had indeed been startled just now. Myriad Demons Country and Annihilation Demon Nation had a relationship spanning hundreds of thousands of years, and Ling Weiyang was very familiar with the Annihilation Demon Nation and knew a bit about the totemic Divine Beast they worshipped, the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent—though he didn't understand it thoroughly. Legend had it that if the real Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent appeared, it meant that the world it inhabited was about to face destruction.

Moreover, Ling Weiyang once heard Mo Wu mention that the appearance of the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent could only happen under two circumstances. The first was if a world could no longer continue to function and was on the verge of destruction; at this time, the destructive aura emitted by the world would attract the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent from the Void to devour the world gradually. The other circumstance was when some worlds needed to be destroyed, and then an Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent would suddenly appear to forcibly obliterate that world.

The Heavenly Patrollers were mighty, arguably the most powerful in the current Fang Universe. But even the Patrolling Celestial World could only annihilate all life within a world, unable to completely destroy the entire world. Only the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent, an entity capable of devouring worlds, could do that. Now that an Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent had appeared in the Patrolling Celestial World, what did this mean? Did it foreshadow the destruction of the Patrolling Celestial World? And what of themselves? With their strength alone, it was impossible to escape from here. Did this mean they were also doomed to die here? Suddenly, Ling Weiyang wondered, could the entire trial of the Patrolling Celestial World be a conspiracy? Intended for them all to die here?

But no matter what, the appearance of the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent was definitely not a good sign.

When the massive serpent body, which was as thick as land, ceased moving, Ling Weiyang didn't feel any intense sense of crisis. However, the moment his feet stepped onto the body of the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent, he was shocked to find that the oppressive aura filled with Destructive Will had disappeared. Not only that, but he also discovered that the speed at which Spiritual Power flowed through his body had suddenly increased by three to four times. Moreover, from the acupoints in his feet, a gentle, mysterious power continuously flowed along his meridians, spreading throughout his limbs and bones.

"Weiyang, this, this, this is truly unbelievable. Could the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent also possess such abilities?" Bai Zhaoju felt the same gentle power that Ling Weiyang did. Within that gentle force was a trace of destructive power, but even more were forces from some of the universe's most mysterious rules—rules that both Ling Weiyang and Bai Zhaoju had never encountered before. These were the powers of rules related to Evolution, assimilation, and sublimation. Ling Weiyang glanced at Bai Zhaoju, and both saw a look of ecstatic delight in each other's eyes.

Who would have thought that the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent, which in legends signaled heaven-shattering destruction, could actually be a rare treasure for the Demon Clan or any strong being? It was said so because anyone who came into contact with the body of the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent and then cultivated could be influenced by its unique Evolutionary Rule power, thus undergoing a substantial transformation and leap forward. This was extremely important for the powerful beings within the Demon Clan.

Especially for Qing Emperor Ling Weiyang. Ling Weiyang's true form was that of an unparalleled Purple Gold Kirin, with both bloodline and talent being against the heavens. Thus, to allow Ling Weiyang to grow up smoothly without inciting jealousy from the heavens, the bloodline of the Purple Gold Kirin naturally carried a Seal within itself. Every newly born Purple Gold Kirin would possess a Companion Weapon, which acted as the lock to the Seal that contained their true strength.

Only when the Purple Gold Kirin reached a certain Realm through its own Cultivation could it unlock the Seal of its Companion Weapon, thereby allowing it to truly become a Purple Gold Kirin. At that time, its strength could undergo an earth-shattering change. However, for the current generation of Purple Gold Kirins, not only did the entire Clan dwindle down to only Ling Weiyang, but also, due to the damage sustained by the universe, the strengths of all beings within the universe were limited. With Ling Weiyang's qualifications as a Purple Gold Kirin, had he been born a million years earlier, he would have definitely become a being of the same level as Burst Phoenix Clan Leader Blast Heaven Bao Tianfeng.

But now, the Domain Lord Level was already his limit. Although the Cultivation of a Domain Lord Level seemed strong, it simply wasn't enough for Ling Weiyang to unlock the Seal of his Companion Weapon; he could only use a fraction of its power. Hence, Ling Weiyang had fallen into a vicious cycle where he couldn't improve his strength without unlocking the Seal, and he couldn't unlock the Seal without improving his strength. But now, he saw hope, and that hope was the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent.

Ling Weiyang was certain that as long as he could utilize the Evolutionary Rule power from the body of the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent for cultivation, he could forcefully evolve, and if he successfully evolved into a Purple Gold Kirin, he could then unlock the Seal of his Companion Weapon. Not only would his strength surge, but he could also wield his Companion Weapon, the Formless Divine Weapon Purple Gold Halberd. With that power, Ling Weiyang was confident he could defeat any Domain Lord who possessed a World Suppressing Stele and perhaps even challenge the Law Enforcers.

"All from Myriad Demons Country, immediately return to Myriad Demons Palace and order everyone to defend with all their might. The plan has changed—I and Bai Zhaoju will undergo cultivation again. Tell Long Tian and Fen Yan not to worry, just focus on defense!" Having said that, Ling Weiyang directly sat cross-legged on the serpent's body and began to cultivate. Bai Zhaoju also did not hesitate any further and similarly sat down cross-legged to cultivate. At this moment, the trial in the Patrolling Celestial World was no longer important to Ling Weiyang and Bai Zhaoju. As long as they could complete their evolution through this opportunity, everything else was already within their grasp.

Being one of the Five Emperors of Myriad Demons Country, Bai Zhaoju might not possess a mysterious and powerful bloodline like Ling Weiyang's Purple Gold Kirin, but he could still use this chance to undergo an earth-shattering change in his strength. Having received Ling Weiyang's order, the surviving members of Myriad Demons Country all rose to their feet. Without the strength of Ling Weiyang and Bai Zhaoju, standing on the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent filled them only with fear. Originally, the Destructive Will was just like a sword hanging over their heads, but now that sword had pierced into their hearts. If it were to thrust even slightly deeper, they would meet their immediate demise.

Hence, upon hearing Ling Weiyang's command, those few individuals felt as though they had been granted a great reprieve. Although all of them were seriously wounded, flying back to Myriad Demons Country posed no problem. And so, what was initially a recon mission to investigate the explosion had turned serendipitously into an opportunity for Ling Weiyang and Bai Zhaoju to stumble upon a secret that no one had ever discovered before, leading them to sit atop the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent and begin their cultivation.

Meanwhile, the Annihilation Nine Headed Serpent seemed to have completely ceased movement, save for the fiery magma rolling out from the cracks in the ground. Aside from that, there were no other movements. The magma erupting from these fissures before converging due to the terrain began flowing entirely into the huge crater formed by the explosion at the World Suppressing Stele of the Annihilation Palace. With the way the magma gushed, it almost seemed like it intended to turn the massive pit into a sea of magma.

Ling Weiyang and Bai Zhaoju successfully entered the cultivation state, while Sun Wukong and his group of eight continued their frantic flight. Sun Wukong was even employing his Heaven and Earth Fire Eyes to their fullest, desperately searching for Dao Zhun, but to no avail. By now, they had been flying madly for a day and a night, and the oppression filled with Destructive Will was growing ever more intense. Although invisible, Sun Wukong could be certain that something terrifying and dormant had been awakened in the Patrolling Celestial World due to that massive explosion.

Outside the gates of Primordial Palace, a 5-on-5 fierce battle had already ended long ago. In fact, the fight concluded half a day earlier with both sides suffering heavy losses. Of the Primordial Palace group, five people had died, leaving only Cheng Qian alive. As for Netherworld World, three had perished in battle, leaving only Zijing and the Evil Monarch alive, with Zijing severely wounded by the self-explosion of one individual from the Ancient Primordial World on the brink of death. When only the Evil Monarch and Cheng Qian remained in the 5-on-5 battle, the Evil Monarch did not continue to fight to the death with Cheng Qian but chose to flee with Zijing.

Carrying on the fight might not have guaranteed defeat for the Evil Monarch, but Zijing was truly gravely injured. Without treatment, she would not only risk death but also substantial harm to her cultivation. Moreover, there was an important point—the Evil Monarch was not a true warrior by any means; rather, he was an assassin, one meant to deal fatal blows from the shadows. Yet all along, he had been assuming the role of a warrior, confronting the enemy directly. This wasn't due to a lapse in the Evil Monarch's judgment, but rather by design.

Considering the current situation, continuing the battle would be unwise. Hence, the Evil Monarch chose to withdraw temporarily, intending to stabilize Caomei's injuries and later use his assassin skills to eliminate Cheng Qian. In the end, the Evil Monarch's decision proved to be absolutely correct.

After the Evil Monarch retreated, Cheng Qian did not pursue but instead collected the bodies of the four others and then sat cross-legged in front of the gates of Primordial Palace, exuding an aura as if one man could hold the pass against ten thousand. Thus, in the six Chinese Hours that followed, Cheng Qian faced a total of eighteen sneak attacks from the Evil Monarch, yet he repelled them all. Although Cheng Qian's wounds worsened, he ultimately managed to safeguard Primordial Palace. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire

Eighteen attempted ambushes, using every trick in his repertoire, but the Evil Monarch just couldn't find a way to best Cheng Qian. After a day and night of fighting, he too was considerably exhausted.

For an assassin, the wisest action after a missed strike is to retreat thousands of miles immediately. If this had happened in any other situation, the Evil Monarch would likely have opted for suicide. After all, he was once the number one assassin in the Nine Great Divine Kingdoms, with a record of never having missed a target since his debut. Yet today, he failed against a seemingly insignificant Buddha from the Ancient Primordial World, marking a humiliating moment for the Evil Monarch. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Starting Point (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation vote and Monthly Pass. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)