Great Demon Sun Wukong

After answering Xi Zhao's question, Pangu's gaze once again began to sweep across the crowd. It was as if the devil was calling out names, and if someone didn't respond within five breaths, what awaited them was certain death. Pangu's hand, still with a smile on his face, finally stopped on Hong Che, the Domain Lord of Canglan River Realm. Hong Che was immediately taken aback, almost instinctively asking, "What are you doing?" Bu Gui immediately realized that Pangu had said earlier not to ask meaningless questions, and his question seemed to be just that. Just as Hong Che was about to change his words, it was already too late. Pangu's figure flickered and appeared in front of Hong Che, so fast that it gave the latter no time to react.

Hong Che was startled by Pangu suddenly appearing in front of him, but before he could react, Pangu's hand had already gripped his throat. With a cruel grin, Pangu's wrist was about to exert pressure. However, at this moment, Pangu's wrist was caught by another hand. Pangu's eyebrows raised as he turned his head to look. He saw Tang Sanzang sitting cross-legged on the white Lotus Pedestal, his right hand clasped around Pangu's right wrist. Pangu chuckled, releasing his grip on Hong Che's throat. Turning to Tang Sanzang, he said with regret, "The biggest failure in my plan is you. I originally intended to groom you as my successor. Your Transcendence Bloom perfectly aligns with my Transcendence Ability."

After speaking, Pangu shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, you transcended yourself, not only wasting my Transcendence Ability but also trying to stop me now. Tang Sanzang, do you think you are my opponent? Or do you believe you have the power to contend with me?" Tang Sanzang gave a barely noticeable smile, lowering his head and saying, "The benefactor is indeed very strong, omnipotent. Although your current body is only a part of what it was back then, its power is still beyond our ability to contend. Moreover, this humble monk knows that you have made too many arrangements today. Once the battle begins, we will have no chance of victory!"

Pangu looked at Tang Sanzang with great interest, not speaking, clearly waiting for him to continue. Tang Sanzang didn't make Pangu wait long and continued, "However, we won't just sit and wait for death. If we find there's no way out, we will make our own path. So, I advise you to put away your arrogance; otherwise, the one who dies here today will undoubtedly be you!" After saying this, Tang Sanzang suddenly looked up, his face full of pride and his eyes brimming with inexplicable confidence.

Pangu was taken aback, then suddenly felt that this sounded familiar. Thinking it over, he suddenly remembered that not long ago, someone had said something similar to the Pioneer. Looking at Tang Sanzang, Pangu's expression changed to one of sinister grimace. Although both the Pioneer and Underworld Venerate were dead and his revenge was achieved, he had lost everything. Therefore, he intended to take control of this Fang Universe and become its eternity. Before that, everyone here had to die; only their spirits and essences could help him better absorb what was his. With a sudden change in expression, Pangu launched an attack, his fist directly striking towards the left temple of Tang Sanzang.

Tang Sanzang's expression didn't change in the slightest. Watching Pangu's rapidly approaching fist, he didn't dodge; instead, he closed his eyes. However, Pangu's fist didn't land on Tang Sanzang's body; it was blocked by a broad, large hand. "If you want to harm my master, you have to go through me," said Bajie. Pangu, seeing his attack blocked, didn't hesitate, immediately raising his other hand's Myriad Blood Halberd to thrust at Tang Sanzang's heart. But with a clang, the Halberd was deflected by Sun Wukong's Jingu Bang.

At this moment, the Jingu Bang had once again fused with the White Dragon's Golden Seal and the Golden Tree. "Of course, you need to ask us too!" With his consecutive attacks thwarted, Pangu was enraged. Stomping the ground with his right foot, he used the recoil to raise his knee, striking directly at Tang Sanzang's abdomen. This time, the attack was once again blocked. Sha Wujing, kneeling with one knee, crossed his arms protectively in front of his chest, deflecting the strike. "Don't forget to ask me too." With his third attack obstructed, Pangu was furious, and with a roar, a figure appeared behind him, looking exactly like the Demon Spirit Butcher but different. The figure seemed to be Pangu's true form.

As soon as the figure appeared, it transformed its hands into claws and lunged at Tang Sanzang's head. However, it was blocked once more, this time by the original form of the Holy Spirit Dragon, the White Dragon. The golden dragon claws clashed with Pangu's figure's claws, producing a series of metallic clangs. "Since my brothers have already asked, you may as well ask me too!"

"Damn it, how dare you resist me after the powers I granted you? Die, all of you!" Enraged, Pangu's aura exploded, and Sun Wukong and the others quickly retreated upon sensing the danger. Seizing the moment, Pangu's battle-hardened experience showed as he shook the Myriad Blood Halberd, which burst into a blood-red glow. The Halberd then transformed into a blood dragon, lunging directly at Tang Sanzang. To Pangu's great annoyance, the blood dragon was blocked by an earthen wall covered in blood-red runes. Before Pangu could retrieve the Myriad Blood Halberd, he saw the blood dragon lose control and be absorbed by some force.

Turning his head, he saw a crack resembling an eye on Hei Kui's chest, which had absorbed the blood dragon. And the one who had blocked his blood dragon's attack was none other than the Six-Eared Macaque. But it wasn't just the Six-Eared Macaque; behind him, Lin Xi, Bi Hai, Jixin, and Bu Yun all had their hands pressed against his back, evidently combining their strength for resistance.

Seeing Pangu suddenly strike, and Sun Wukong and the others fighting back without fear, Xi Zhao and the others could hold back no longer. With a low roar, deep purple patterns began to appear on Xi Zhao's body. Soon, his whole body turned deep purple, leaving only his eyes jet-black. In this state, Xi Zhao's most powerful form, inherited from the Underworld Venerate, entered a complete Underworld God Transformation. The moment Xi Zhao entered this form, Pangu sensed it and quickly turned to look, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The power of the Underworld Venerate? Sun Wukong possessing the power of the Pioneer and you having the power of the Underworld Venerate—interesting, very interesting. It seems that the two of them haven't died completely, having passed down their powers. This is good; it means I can kill you both with my own hands and relish in the satisfaction of revenge once more. Although both the Underworld Venerate and the Pioneer were killed, Pangu hadn't killed them with his own hands and had never felt the satisfaction of revenge. But now, feeling the presence of Xi Zhao and Sun Wukong, Pangu was excited. Though he hadn't killed those two despicable figures himself, killing their successors would be gratifying too.

As Xi Zhao entered his Underworld God Transformation, the Nine Kirin behind him exchanged glances and all nodded. They then transformed into nine beams of light, merging into Xi Zhao's body. Xi Zhao was initially taken aback, then his face showed a trace of pain. However, that pain quickly vanished, leaving a look of deep sorrow. Xi Zhao understood what the Nine Kirin were doing—they were transforming into his bones, their powers converging fully into him.

After Ling Weiyang's death, the Nine Kirin had no reason to exist, as they had only been created to sacrifice for Ling Weiyang. But before his death, Ling Weiyang had severed their connection. Just then, Ye Xingchen had decided to give their remaining power to Xi Zhao, so they could continue to follow Ling Weiyang. Feeling his bones transforming, Xi Zhao couldn't hold back his tears.

Raising his head abruptly, he slowly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. His face was now filled with determined killing intent. The once most powerful of the Nine Great Divine Kingdoms, the Demon Monarch Xi Zhao, had finally been resurrected.

At the same time, Wen Yu, Yu Bo, Ling Yi Overlord, Xiao He, Jue Luan, Pangu, Chaos Spiritless, Luo Chen, Qian Shang, Star Sinker, Yue Huangquan, Hei Kui, Ming Tong, Bu Rechen, Proud Cloud Longbow, Po Jun, River of Forgetfulness, Rogue Heart Sword Hero, were all ready for battle! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Starting Point (qidian.com) and vote for recommended and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)