Great Demon Sun Wukong

The battle between Xi Zhao and Sun Wukong ended somewhat anticlimactically with a blast from Ming Tiekuang. On the other hand, the other battle had not ended. Engaged in a deadly battle with Sha Wujing, Rogue Heart Sword Hero launched a surprise attack using the strongest strike inherited from the Supreme Sword Sovereign, "Burial." And this strike indeed took effect, a direct thrust through Ling Weiyang's chest that destroyed his heart in an instant.

Even though Ling Weiyang was at the level of Half-step Heavenly Venerate at that moment, the destruction of his heart would still lead to death. Although it is true that the higher the cultivation of a cultivator, the longer their life, this does not mean they possess the ability to be immortal and indestructible. Of course, some do have such abilities, and many powerful entities claim to have achieved immortality, but this is only relative. In this world, in this Fang Universe, or even in the broader cosmos, there is no one who truly possesses eternal, immortal life.

Aside from time, no life or thing exists eternally.

There is only relative eternity. A Nine Patterns Supreme's lifespan compared to a Saint of the Great Dao can certainly be called eternal. This is why in small worlds, many cultivators at the Emperor Level or in the Saint Realm would say they have achieved eternal life and longevity like the heavens and the earth—they are not truly immortal; their lifespans are just much longer than those of ordinary people. Therefore, no one is truly immortal.

Even Ling Weiyang, at the level of Half-step Heavenly Venerate, could not escape the fate of death after his heart was destroyed. It is worth noting that even Pioneers could fall, let alone someone at the level of Half-step Heavenly Venerate. Feeling Ling Weiyang's life force dissipating, Rogue Heart Sword Hero finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was worth it, truly worth it. To think that not only was he still breathing, but even if he had died, avenging his master and Wan Jun would still have been worth it.

The enormous Purple Gold Kirin, having lost its life force, slowly reverted to its human form. It must be said that Rogue Heart Sword Hero faced a tough challenge. Ling Weiyang had been in the true form of the Purple Gold Kirin, so the location of its heart was completely different from that of a human's. Moreover, to prevent Ling Weiyang from realizing the attack, Rogue Heart Sword Hero had struck from above, so his sword entered at the back of Ling Weiyang's neck and emerged at the chest.

Perhaps it really was predestined for Ling Weiyang to meet his end. That very strike pierced through his heart, and as a result, he died. The human Ling Weiyang's purple hair had turned snow-white. Gently withdrawing the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss, Ling Weiyang's body suddenly fell forward. Just then, starlight condensed from the Power of the Stars from the Endless Void rained down thunderously. However, Ling Weiyang was already on the ground, and the place where the starlight landed was exactly where Rogue Heart Sword Hero stood.

The Power of the Stars, like a towering column of light from Tongtian, poured entirely into Rogue Heart Sword Hero's body. This power was incredibly pure, containing tremendous life force and the power of evolution. At that moment, Rogue Heart Sword Hero was like a withered ancient tree, which upon receiving the nourishment of the pure Power of the Stars, miraculously recovered as if spring had come to dead wood. Especially notable was the unextinguished Life Flame within Rogue Heart Sword Hero, which began to burn furiously under the nourishment of the Power of the Stars.

This Power of the Stars began to invade Rogue Heart Sword Hero's organs, flesh, meridians, and bones, turning his whole being into a dazzling sphere of starlight. Finally, as the last of the starlight pouring down from the void was absorbed by Rogue Heart Sword Hero, the radiance emanating from his body also slowly faded. And when all the light had dissipated, a completely new Rogue Heart Sword Hero appeared.

Rogue Heart Sword Hero's appearance had not changed much at that time, but his entire demeanor had become more ethereal, and his previously withered flesh, spiritual power, and skin had all recovered, even surpassing their former state. Although he was standing there, he felt as if he were millions of miles away. The most significant change was the long sword in Rogue Heart Sword Hero's hand. Originally it was the Demonic Device Seven-Star Dragon Abyss, and although Rogue Heart Sword Hero had temporarily sealed its Demonic Qi, it remained a demonic blade. But now, where was there even a hint of Demonic Qi on the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss? Clearly, it had been completely purified by the starlight baptism and lost its demonic nature.

Thus, the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss had become a rare Supreme Rank Domain Instrument, now possessing the Light Attribute of starlight. Perfectly matched with Rogue Heart Sword Hero, who had evolved through the starlight, such a transformation was truly unexpected. Who could have imagined that the evolutionary starlight, summoned at such great cost by Ling Weiyang, would end up benefiting Rogue Heart Sword Hero without any advantage to Ling Weiyang himself? Now, Rogue Heart Sword Hero possessed the strength of a Half-step Heavenly Venerate.

As long as he could break through to the peak of Domain Lord Realm and survive the Heavenly Tribulation, he would truly become a Heavenly Venerate. Besides, for the Rogue Heart Sword Hero, who already possessed the strength of a half-step Heavenly Venerate, breaking through would definitely be much easier than for others. As long as no one maliciously interfered, the breakthrough was just a matter of time.

Looking at Sha Wujing, who appeared before him in an instant, the Rogue Heart Sword Hero could already quite clearly sense that Sha Wujing also possessed the strength of a half-step Heavenly Venerate. Feeling the renewed power within his body, the Rogue Heart Sword Hero couldn't help but say to Sha Wujing, "Old Sha, come on, attack me for a try, just direct your weapon straight at me." Sha Wujing was also amazed by the Rogue Heart Sword Hero's transformation. Because this was in the sea transformed by the Nine Heavens Pure Water, Sha Wujing could understand everything that had happened very clearly.

However, since the starlight had descended by parting the sea transformed by the Nine Heavens Pure Water, Sha Wujing had not felt the marvel of the starlight. Nodding his head, and having a favorable impression of the Rogue Heart Sword Hero--mainly due to what Sun Wukong had told him before--Sun Wukong once said that the Flame God and the Rogue Heart Sword Hero were people that could be completely trusted. When Sha Wujing asked about Xi Zhao, Sun Wukong did not answer him.

Gripping the crescent shovel, Sha Wujing swung it right at him. And the Rogue Heart Sword Hero, not dodging or evading, was unaffected by the blow; it seemed to pass right through his body. It wasn't the sensation of being pierced by the sword, but rather as if nothing had hit at all. Sha Wujing couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, his crescent shovel passing through the Rogue Heart Sword Hero's body and subsequently blocked by the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss in the Sword Hero's hand. The moment the crescent shovel touched the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss, Sha Wujing felt as if millions of stars were shooting out from within that long sword.

And the shooting power of those stars was tremendously great; Sha Wujing could only persist for a moment before he hurriedly retreated several steps. "Just as I thought, just as I thought." Sensing in his body and in the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss the countless stars that seemed to have come to life, the Rogue Heart Sword Hero couldn't help but reveal an ecstatic expression, while, at the same time, he felt a deep sense of relief. Fortunately, he had made a decision in time, for had he been just a moment slower, and the starlight fallen onto Ling Weiyang, then Ling Weiyang would have surely obtained an even greater power.

By then, even if his ultimate move had hit him, it would at most only have injured him, and he, without a doubt, would have been doomed to die. "Brother Sword Hero, did you notice if there were other people around here?" Interrupting the Rogue Heart Sword Hero's contemplation somewhat embarrassedly, Sha Wujing asked. The Rogue Heart Sword Hero was startled. Other people? "No, isn't it just you and Ling Weiyang here? What's wrong? Was there another person present?"

Sha Wujing nodded, then shook his head and said, "Not exactly. Earlier, Ling Weiyang's weapon, that Purple Gold Halberd, was here, but when I used my Divine Sense just now, I discovered the weapon had disappeared. I was thinking of integrating that weapon with my crescent shovel. Really strange." Seeing this, the Rogue Heart Sword Hero also used his Divine Sense to scan the area, but likewise, he didn't find any weapon.

Where had Ling Weiyang's Formless Purple Gold Halberd gone?

Just as the Rogue Heart Sword Hero and Sha Wujing were preparing to leave with Ling Weiyang's body, on the other side, Xi Zhao, who was rushing towards their location, suddenly slapped his forehead. "Damn, I left the Formless Vanishing down there." He glanced at the still unconscious Sun Wukong he was carrying in his hand and turned back.

During the battle with Sun Wukong, Xi Zhao used the Formless Vanishing as his avatar to take the punch from the gray shadow, while he himself took the opportunity to attack Sun Wukong. But due to the excitement, he had forgotten about the Formless Vanishing that had already developed many cracks. He couldn't afford to lose it; although it was severely damaged now, given some time, Xi Zhao could definitely repair it. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)