Great Demon Sun Wukong

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The remaining four, dumbfounded, watched as Sun Wukong, wielding two sticks, gesticulated with Zhan Yunyi, and glanced over at Xi Zhao and the Evil Monarch, who were discussing something unintelligible. All four were overwhelmed with helplessness.

Just then, Old Wang suddenly caught sight of the Strange Saber on the back of Flame God, who also noticed the snow-white long saber on Old Wang's back, and the two exchanged knowing smiles. Then, as if they were old friends reunited after many years, both showed an excited expression.

However, at that moment, a spatial fluctuation suddenly echoed from the Heavenly Stele platform, and at the same time, everyone returned to their seats, halting their playful banter and laughter. This familiar spatial fluctuation always heralded the appearance of the Bronze Gate belonging to the Domain Lord Yue Huangquan.

The emergence of this Bronze Gate indicated that Yue Huangquan himself was about to make an appearance.

Indeed, once everyone had taken their seats, a majestic Bronze Gate over three meters tall materialized out of thin air, and immediately after, the slender figure of Yue Huangquan appeared before the assembly. But instead of sitting upon the Tenglong Feiyun Chair on the platform, he stood to one side.

At this point, Sun Wukong and the others realized not only had Yue Huangquan fully recovered from the losses suffered the day before, but his cultivation seemed to have advanced even further. However, being relatively weak, they were unable to gauge the Cultivation Realm of a Domain Lord Level power.

Yue Huangquan, with a pleased and smiling expression, surveyed the thirty-six individuals seated below in the Flying Phoenix Chairs. These thirty-six were arguably the strongest beings in the Netherworld at the moment. The future progress or stagnation of the Netherworld, or whether it would be expelled from the ranking of Divine Kingdoms, all depended on these thirty-six individuals.
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"Gentlemen, I trust you all understand the significance of this trial. The fate of the Netherworld World, my fate as Yue Huangquan, is in your hands," he said, bowing deeply. Instantly, everyone below was flattered and surprised, swearing their oaths—to die in battle or to emerge victorious.

Once the crowd below had calmed down, Yue Huangquan continued, "All who participate in the Patrolling Celestial World trial will receive a physical body, the best I can provide within my capabilities. Furthermore, each participant will be given one additional chance for resurrection.

This means each of you can bring back another soul from the Netherworld along with you, on the condition that our ranking among the Six Great Divine Nations does not drop in this trial."

"Now, please come up to the platform one by one and take a seat on the Tenglong Feiyun Chair," said Yue Huangquan plainly, but everyone's thoughts were not the same. To those like Sun Wukong with a burning desire for resurrection, they would surely fight with all they had in the Patrolling Celestial World.

As for ones like the Five Great War Generals, who were extremely loyal to Yue Huangquan, they cared not for the chance at resurrection; their concerns were for Yue Huangquan's honor and the honor of the Netherworld World. These individuals had lived in the Netherworld for tens of millions of years and had long regarded it as their home. They would also give their all for it.

Therefore, regardless of the thoughts harbored by the thirty-six present, one fact remained the same: they were all resolutely determined that in this Patrolling Celestial World trial, the Netherworld World must achieve a better ranking.

Immediately, the thirty-six people below the platform were all visibly excited, including Xi Zhao. Nevertheless, everyone proceeded in order, ascending to the platform as each name was called by the maid on the platform.

"Ming Wanjie, ranked first among the Ten Great of the Inner City, Master of the Underworld House, please step up to the platform!" As the words fell, the person seated at the foremost position below stood up, prompting a buzz of discussion from those behind him.

"It is indeed Ming Wanjie, I guessed he would participate!" "Even such a mysterious figure is appearing; it seems this trial will be exceedingly perilous." "Ming Wanjie, the foremost beneath the Domain Lord." "Don't forget about Lord Guardian; Ming Wanjie should be second, right?"

Ming Wanjie, a middle-aged man with a square face, dressed in black armor and a slight beard, exuded a domineering presence at first glance.

Ming Wanjie rose and strode confidently onto the platform. Upon arriving, he first bowed to Yue Huangquan, then took his seat on the Tenglong Feiyun Chair that was originally reserved for Yue Huangquan. Seeing Ming Wanjie seated, Yue Huangquan nodded, then waved his hand, and the Soul Suppressing Stele appeared. With a flick of his wrist, the World Suppressing Stele flew above Ming Wanjie's head.

As the Heavenly Stele hovered above him, it suddenly emitted an orange Light Barrier. As the barrier enveloped Ming Wanjie, a physical body identical to his emerged from within the Stele and directly overlay his Soul Body.

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Then the orange light barrier suddenly shrank but did not return to the World Suppressing Stele. Instead, Ming Wanjie absorbed it entirely into his body. Three breaths later, Ming Wanjie on the Dianjiang Stage's Flying Cloud Chair suddenly opened his eyes, and instantly a sensation reminiscent of the Nine Serenities Hell and its ghostly charm spread to the hearts of all the people below.

After opening his eyes, Ming Wanjie took a moment to feel the sensation of this new body, then immediately stood up and then knelt down with a thunderous bang, knocking his head hard on the ground as he said, "Ming Wanjie thanks the Lord Guardian for the gift of rebirth.

Ever since I came to the Netherworld World, I have been granted life-saving grace by the Lord Guardian, who has treated me kindly throughout these many years. I dare not forget this benevolence. For this trial, Ming Wanjie shall give his all, and even in death, I will not diminish the renown of our Netherworld World!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Wanjie suddenly raised his head, and from his steadfast eyes, two streams of tears flowed. Even this domineering and resolute man was now shedding tears like rain. It was not only due to the excitement of having a body once again but also because this might be a forever goodbye. Whether he could return alive or not, he probably would never come back here again.

Seeing Ming Wanjie, always known for his domineering ways, now shedding tears, the crowd below was shocked. But thinking of their similar fates, they couldn't help feeling a bit melancholic.

Yue Huangquan, however, smiled, lifting Ming Wanjie up with both hands before saying, "Since you became the Underworld Master, you have helped me maintain the Netherworld World and have repelled powerful enemies on your own many times. Moreover, you have made remarkable contributions in the numerous Six Kingdoms Wars.

Although I have once saved your life, you have also brought boundless glory and pride to me. With the name of the Underworld Master Ming Wanjie being mentioned, it signifies that the mightiest warrior of the Netherworld World is still present, who would dare to covet even a slight advantage over us? Therefore, it is you who have done a favor to me.

This time, it is still you who I rely on to lead the warriors of our Netherworld World to fight one more battle for the Netherworld World, for me!"

Having said this, Yue Huangquan choked up slightly, then waved his hand and took a step back, no longer speaking. Meanwhile, the maids holding council, the one with empty hands first picked up a token of qualification from the wooden tray and handed it to Ming Wanjie. Then she reached into the refined Cornucopia and brought out an object.

Ming Wanjie, already very excited, knelt on his knees again when he saw the object the maid brought out, then knocked his head on the ground once more toward Yue Huangquan. This time, Yue Huangquan did not stop him, instead, he accepted the bow with a smile on his face.

"Ming Wanjie, I bestow upon you the Soul Bone Halberd. Do you dare to fight for our Netherworld World?" Yue Huangquan asked aloud as he watched Ming Wanjie rise and receive the Bone Halberd from the maid.

"I dare! I, Ming Wanjie, have no fear!" With this bold reply from Ming Wanjie, the crowd below shouted excitedly, "Dare, dare, dare! Our Netherworld World has no fear!"

Yue Huangquan raised his hand in a pressing motion, and the roaring crowd instantly fell silent. Ming Wanjie then walked down from the other side of the Dianjiang Stage, holding the Soul Bone Halberd affectionately.

The maid on the stage then called out loudly, "Zijing, ranked second among the top ten of the Inner City, the Lord of Supreme City, please come to the Dianjiang Stage!"

Hearing the maid's words, Sun Wukong was startled. The Lord of Supreme City? Wasn't it Caomei? How did it become Zijing? He curiously looked toward Caomei, only to see Caomei making her way to the Dianjiang Stage.

Could it be that Caomei is Zijing?

Once Caomei reached the stage, she also bowed to Yue Huangquan before silently sitting in the chair. Just like before, except that this time the body was that of an exquisitely beautiful woman clad in purple. Soon, as Caomei's soul and the body were fully merged without saying much, after receiving the qualification token and a purple ribbon, she stepped forward to gently embrace Yue Huangquan.

Then, she silently walked down from the other side of the Dianjiang Stage.

Yue Huangquan gave a slightly helpless bitter smile, then took a deep breath and signaled the maid to continue.

The maid nodded and again called out, "Xi Zhao, former Domain Lord of the Annihilation Demon Nation, the number one person among the Nine Great Divine Kingdoms, please come to the Dianjiang Stage."