Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 689 - 532 New World, Confronting the Darkness

Chapter 689: Chapter 532 New World, Confronting the Darkness

It’s no wonder that among the six One-Step Saints in the Three Realms, only Saint Taiqing successfully took that step during the final catastrophe of the Three Realms.

"Young friend, you have reaped a bountiful harvest from this seclusion!"

The Great Elder appeared outside Wang Yang’s stone cottage at such a speed that it seemed as though he had been waiting there all along.

"Many thanks to the Great Elder for bestowing the Cultivation Technique; otherwise, Wang Yang would not have achieved such gains!"

Wang Yang formally clasped his hands together, expressing his gratitude towards the Great Elder.

"The Pangu Immortal Body has been preserved in the Pangu Clan for countless years. Most of our clan choose to practice it, but very few can cultivate it to the stage of Pangu True Body Perfection!"

"Aside from the progenitor of the Pangu Clan, you are the first to truly cultivate the Pangu Immortal Body!"

The Great Elder was not stingy with his praise for Wang Yang, and even felt excited to see Wang Yang succeed in his cultivation. He felt, more than ever, that his judgment had always been sharp.

"May I ask what important matter the Great Elder has that requires my attention? If there is anything the Great Elder needs, a simple message would suffice; there is no need for the Great Elder to come in person."

Wang Yang chuckled, not indulging in the compliment, for the hardships endured in cultivating the Pangu Immortal Body were known only to him.

In the past six months, Wang Yang had even constantly been on the brink of life and death, especially later on, when each attempt was cautious. A single failure could not only ruin all his previous efforts but also could resonate with the rest of his blood.

If that happened, his body would likely become riddled with thousands of wounds, doomed beyond recovery.

"I indeed have a matter to discuss with you, follow me!"

After hearing Wang Yang’s inquiry, the Great Elder didn’t hide anything and spoke straightforwardly to him.

Wang Yang nodded, following as the Great Elder led the way.

As for where they were going, Wang Yang didn’t even ask a single question.

Whatever it was, he would find out upon arrival.

The Great Elder wouldn’t harm him.

The two transformed into a rainbow and traveled, crossing countless mountains before the Great Elder finally stopped in front of a cave with Wang Yang.

"Though you have been in seclusion, the darkness has never ceased its erosion."

"Typically, worlds under the assault of darkness would have a Two-Step Saint or an Elder holding the fort."

"Worlds that have been eroded by more than half would be unilaterally severed by the Pangu Clan, a sign of giving up!"

As they walked into the cave, the Great Elder said to Wang Yang, "This cave’s portal connects to an Ancestral Star, and it’s even quite an important one."

"Previously, it was unscathed, but during this half-year, shadows of darkness have appeared. This time, instead of preparing an Ancestral Star for you to undergo trials, you are to confront the darkness directly."

"I know this may seem abrupt, but it’s a necessity now."

"This Ancestral Star’s darkness has just begun to manifest, which, arguably, should be easier to deal with. You must expel the darkness from this Ancestral Star to have a chance at purging others from their darkness."

The Great Elder spoke to Wang Yang with utmost seriousness, and by the time he finished speaking, they had entered the cave.

Caves are all alike; dry and monotonous with a single mirror portal. Everything else was barren, with nothing else present.

However, aside from the Great Elder and Wang Yang who had just arrived, there were already four people there.

Three Two-Step Saints and one One-Step Saint.

This lineup was completely different from what the Great Elder had just described, yet it also reflected just how important this Ancestral Star was.

"Rest assured, Great Elder, I shall give it my all!"

Wang Yang took a deep breath and spoke with utmost sincerity.

Instead of proclaiming that he would surely drive out the darkness, he affirmed his determination to exert all his efforts.

In comparison, such an assurance carried more conviction for everyone involved.

"If that’s the case, then begin, and we shall guard here!"

The Great Elder’s expression was also gravely serious, as it was the first time they were preparing to drive out the darkness, and no one could be certain of the outcome.

Without hesitation, Wang Yang sat down in a meditative pose next to the portal.

He gathered his primordial essence, held his breath, and concentrated, preparing to use his Primordial Spirit to constantly sense the Power of the Great Dao attached to the portal and then enter it.

The Great Elder and the Pangu Clan’s Elders all stood silent, watching solemnly as Wang Yang once again entered the portal.

But in their hearts, they each prayed that Wang Yang would truly succeed.

Wang Yang, now capable of gathering the Marks of the Heavens, had practically become the Pangu Clan’s sole hope.

If Wang Yang also failed to expel the darkness, then they could only watch helplessly as darkness corroded one world after another.

Until all the worlds guarded by the Pangu Clan were overrun by darkness, and the entire Void became a dominion of the dark.

Of course, the Pangu Clan might discover other methods, but for now, Wang Yang was undoubtedly their best option to their knowledge.

At that moment, Wang Yang gradually sensed streams of the Great Dao’s power, and tracing these faint whisperings, his Primordial Spirit slowly detached from his physical body, seeking to drift into the portal.

With the experience from before, Wang Yang was undoubtedly more proficient this time.

At least, unlike last time where he was plunged into darkness before emerging into the light of an Otherworld, this time Wang Yang could even feel the darkness within the portal.

Of course, this darkness was not the kind that eroded the Great Dao; rather, it was a complete absence of light, shrouded incessantly in the dark.