Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 120: [The Descent of Fusang, The Great Sage Follows His Heart] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: [The Descent of Fusang, The Great Sage Follows His Heart] (Please Subscribe)

"You!!!"

Wuzhiqi could hardly contain his anger. He never imagined that he, a Daluo Golden Immortal, would have to endure such humiliation. Even though he couldn’t muster any mana at the moment and was bound by the "Dragon-binding Rope," he still threw himself at Xuanqing in a desperate attempt to attack.

"Don’t even think about it!"

Wuzhiqi roared, "As a Demon God who stands tall and unbowed, how could I allow myself to be driven by you? A gentleman can be killed, but not humiliated! Dismiss your ridiculous thoughts!"

"Is that so?"

Xuanqing stepped aside to dodge, then recited a spell, inflicting excruciating pain on Wuzhiqi.

"I heard that among the Demon Clan, aside from the four great Demon Emperors, the souls of the other ten great Demon Saints and many Demon Gods are trapped in Emperor Jun’s ’Evil Summoning Banner.’ At that time... why didn’t you choose death over dishonor?"

Although Xuanqing did not know much about Wuzhiqi, he could infer from his natural talent for avoiding death that he surely feared dying.

He sneered, "The mighty Water Monkey Sage is ashamed to be driven by me, but not when driven by Emperor Jun? You just refuse to accept reality, that’s all!"

It wasn’t that Xuanqing was moved by compassion, but after observing the cause and effect on Wuzhiqi’s body, he found that the Demon God had not participated in the slaughter of the Human Race and was not heavily tainted with karma. Coupled with the formidable background of the Four Great Monstrous Monkeys, he thought of recruiting him as a powerful enforcer for the Netherworld Underworld.

Had there been human blood on his hands, it wouldn’t matter that he was one of the Four Great Monstrous Monkeys, even if Chaos Demon Monkey himself were to resurrect, Xuanqing wouldn’t have spared him.

Within the Underworld, power was somewhat lacking. Apart from Xuanqing and the Three Xiaos, among the Jie Sect disciples, only Wuyun Immortal from the following six immortals had broken through to become a Daluo.

Employing a strategy of both carrot and stick, Xuanqing began persuasively, "As long as you swear to follow my command hereafter, if you prove yourself, I can remove the golden hoop and set you free, and even request Lady Nuwa to release your true spirit from the ’Evil Summoning Banner’!"

"How’s that?"

Wuzhiqi scoffed, "What’s the difference between being driven by you and being driven by the Evil Summoning Banner? You despicable wretch, don’t dream of making me submit!"

"Alas!"

Upon hearing these words, Xuanqing feigned gravity and shook his head, as thunder surged at his fingertips: "If that’s the case, then I can no longer tolerate you, a scourge, to continue existing!"

"Wait..."

Wuzhiqi’s expression changed abruptly, "Are you giving up on me? Won’t you persuade me further?"

The thunder at Xuanqing’s fingertips continuously flickered, brewing a potent destructive intent, as he spoke with a sardonic smile, "Isn’t Wuzhiqi, Daoist friend, willing to die rather than submit?"

He had seen through Wuzhiqi’s bluff; his earlier actions were meant to scare Wuzhiqi, not expecting him to capitulate so quickly.

In myths, Wuzhiqi, because he occupied the Huai River, was first suppressed by Yu the Great, and later, after a hard-won escape, was suppressed again by the Buddhist national teacher, Pusa Wang, with thunderous methods. Despite repeated disasters, he always managed to survive.

It’s clear to see!

His ferocious appearance was merely a facade. It was his timorous heart that was his true portrayal.

Seeing Xuanqing’s stance, Wuzhiqi couldn’t help but give a sheepish laugh, "Who would want to taste the bitterness of death if they could live? Isn’t it just guarding the Netherworld Underworld for the Jie Sect? It’s a trivial matter; I, the Demon God, agree to it!"

To live is to have endless possibilities!

This view was crystal clear to Wuzhiqi; bowing his head in such a situation was not a disgrace!

"Good!"

Xuanqing nodded with satisfaction, then had Bi Xiao release the "Dragon-binding Rope" and returned his "Steel and Iron Cudgel" to him, saying with a smile, "The Three Flowers and Five Qi have been stripped by the Primordial Golden Bowl, and your current strength isn’t even on par with a Golden Immortal cultivator. But once a Daluo Golden Immortal, always one; with your foundation, it won’t be long before you can restore your former power!"

Hearing this, Wuzhiqi immediately turned to Xuanqing, "Then, can you return the Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp to me?"

"Dream on!"

Xuanqing flicked Wuzhiqi’s forehead, scoffing, "What do you mean ’your’ Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp? Wasn’t that the Spiritual Treasure left by Xi He for Good Corpse? Treasures belong to those with the ability to possess them! Now that it has come into the hands of my three disciples, naturally, it’s their Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp!"

He had figured it out!

This "Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp" was most likely not bestowed by Emperor Jun, but rather, after the fall of Emperor Jun, Wu Zhi Qi took advantage of the situation to snatch it from Chang’e on the Taiyin Star!

"Exactly!"

Upon hearing Xuanqing revealing this, Wu Zhi Qi directly admitted, "That Chang’e, despite having a third of the Demon Queen’s beauty, what qualifications does she have to wield the Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp!"

Chang’e is Xi He, but Xi He is not Chang’e; their relationship is extremely complicated, Chang’e is more like a whole new being nurtured by Xi He’s Good Corpse!

Afterward, in response to Xuanqing’s inquiries, Wu Zhi Qi revealed much about what happened after the Witch Demon War, such as several powerful beings joining forces to plunder the Heavenly Court, like Demon Saint Jiu Ying stealing the Fusang Tree from the Taiyang Star!

"What?"

"The Fusang Tree was stolen by Jiu Ying?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing couldn’t help but be greatly startled.

Previously, he had considered taking this Top Grade Innate Spirit Root for himself, but with no news of it, unexpectedly, it had been quietly swept away by Demon Saint Jiu Ying from the Taiyang Star!

After the Witch Demon War, half of the ten great Demon Saints of the Demon Clan had fallen, leaving only Bai Ze, Shang Yang, Ji Meng, Gui Che, and Jiu Ying.

Bai Ze and Shang Yang are venerable elders of the Demon Clan, and also the most loyal to Emperor Jun.

The remaining three, Ji Meng is a Dragon Clan traitor, Gui Che is a Phoenix Clan traitor, and although Jiu Ying’s origins are less illustrious than the other two, he is also someone not trusted by Emperor Jun.

In the Witch Demon War, the Demon Sage Kunpeng was the first to run away, and Demon Saint Jiu Ying was the second.

They are all completely unreliable!

He looked towards Wu Zhi Qi, "Do you know where Jiu Ying’s lair is?"

During this time, he had heard quite a bit about Kunpeng, Bai Ze, Ji Meng, and Gui Che, but Jiu Ying seemed to have evaporated from the Primordial World.

Not a single piece of news!

Wu Zhi Qi cautiously said, "If I tell you information related to Jiu Ying, can you grant me freedom and then return the Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp to me?"

"What do you think?"

With an expressionless face, Xuanqing took out the "Purple Lightning Hammer," swinging it in front of Wu Zhi Qi.

"I cannot!"

Wu Zhi Qi was in deep despair but still honestly confessed, "Jiu Ying’s Daoist sanctuary is not within the Primordial World; he has found a small realm close to the Primordial, using it as his dwelling. I know the general location but have never been there myself! If you want to plot against Jiu Ying for his Spiritual Treasures and the Fusang Tree, I can lead the way for you!"

"No rush!"

Xuanqing shook his head, "Since Jiu Ying is just there, where could he run off to?"

Knowing Jiu Ying’s whereabouts, he could plan for the Fusang Tree, but after all, the opponent is a Quasi-Saint, and with Xuanqing’s current strength, he is still inadequate.

He planned to wait until his strength further increased before going after Jiu Ying. He remembered that Jiu Ying’s body was stained with a lot of Human Race blood!

Naturally, he could not let that go.

Once he had sufficient strength, he would go settle all outstanding scores from the past.

The Three Xiaos were serving divine duties in the Netherworld and could not stay away for long, so Xuanqing immediately decided to let the three of them take Wu Zhi Qi back to the Netherworld.

Of course, to prevent Wu Zhi Qi from causing trouble in secret, he also quietly shared the Golden Hoop’s spell with the Three Xiaos, ensuring Wu Zhi Qi would not have any inappropriate ideas.

As for himself, he stayed with Zhao Gongming in the Huai River Water Mansion, while refining the Huai River Water Transport, and at the same time, to see if the waters harbored any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!

The Three Xiaos readily agreed.

This time, having obtained the "Cuiwei Yin Yang Lamp," they had already gained a lot!

Naturally, they would not expect more!

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