118: Chapter 118 Jin Chan “True Self 118: Chapter 118 Jin Chan “True Self Within Huaguo Mountain, Sun Wukong suddenly looked up, gazing in the direction of the Southern Continent.

“Great Saint, what’s wrong?”

Lu Dongbin also opened his eyes.

He wasn’t as powerful as Sun Wukong and hadn’t noticed right away.

“You’re almost catching up with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva,” said Sun Wukong, glancing at him.

Lu Dongbin looked puzzled; he didn’t see how he related to Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

Smiling, Sun Wukong said, “It seems you might actually have a crow’s mouth.

The Immortal Maidens must have encountered Xingtian, don’t you think?”

Lu Dongbin was initially stunned, then his expression drastically changed.

Exclaiming in shock, he said, “This is bad, the Immortal Maidens can’t possibly be a match for Xingtian.

We must hurry to save them.”

Sun Wukong grabbed hold of Lu Dongbin, his face revealing a devilish grin.

“Old Sun will take you there, my cloud is fast.”

Lu Dongbin’s eyes widened, and before he could refuse, Sun Wukong had already set off.

“Ugh…”

This uncomfortable sound swept across the skies.

In the midst of Mount Changyang, Xingtian’s body was intact, not the headless figure of legends.

His presence was terrifyingly formidable.

With the Qingming Great Axe in hand, he pointed it at Sandalwood Merit Buddha and said with a faint smile, “You think your disciple can suppress me?

Let me first test the skills of you as a master.”

“Thud.”

No sooner had he spoken than Sandalwood Merit Buddha knelt on the ground.

“I beg the great god to spare this humble monk.

What I said was utter nonsense, not meant to offend you,” the Buddha pleaded.

Xingtian snorted contemptuously and said indifferently, “Jin Chan, I did not expect you to become what you are now.

Where has the Jin Chan of ancient times, so defiant and rebellious, gone?”

Taken aback, Sandalwood Merit Buddha suddenly chuckled and said, “So the great god knew me in a past life.

Then I can rest assured, you were surely jesting just now.”

Xingtian’s face was expressionless as he replied, “Our paths crossed a few times in your past life, and I’ve always wanted to kill you.”

Sandalwood Merit Buddha: “…”

He wanted to scold Xingtian for dragging out his words.

Was it amusing to let others build false hope?

The immortals of the Daoist Sect remained silent, merely standing and watching.

They had received Du Ni’s telepathic message, and their task now was to stall for time.

As for the fate of Jin Chan, what did that have to do with them?

If Xingtian slaughtered him, the Daoist immortals would only rejoice.

“To think that upon your reincarnation, you would look like this; you simply disgrace Jin Chan.

I will send you on your way, sparing you the embarrassment in this world,” Xingtian declared, and brought the Qingming Divine Axe swinging down.

Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon roared, then swiftly dodged out of the way.

Such a cunning move left everyone present dumbfounded.

Truly, the disciples reflect their master.

Facing Xingtian’s lethal axe strike, Sandalwood Merit Buddha was terrified, wanting to dodge but found himself without an ounce of strength.

He had completely lost his nerve.

Just as the Qingming Divine Axe was about to strike him, Sandalwood Merit Buddha suddenly raised his head.

A golden Buddha’s Light erupted from his body, immensely powerful, releasing a Qi not weaker than Xingtian’s.

Clang.

He blocked the Qingming Divine Axe with his Nine Ringed Staff.

A cold snicker came from the mouth of Sandalwood Merit Buddha.

“Xingtian, did you think to kill me while I was still bound?

Has the mighty War God Xingtian sunk so low as to become shameless?”

Xingtian stared at Sandalwood Merit Buddha and smiled lightly, saying, “Jin Chan, as I guessed, Tathagata sealed your true self, leaving behind a persona of a wastrel on the outside.

He remains as cautious and venomous as ever, unwilling to see any threats emerge.”

“Hmph.”

The one in control of Sandalwood Merit Buddha’s body at this moment was the true Jin Chan.

“If you wish to fight, wait for my true self to return, and I will battle with you to the end.

To strike at me now is not your style, Xingtian.”

Xingtian placed the great axe on his shoulder, saying disdainfully, “If I wanted to kill you, you wouldn’t have had a chance to awaken just now.

Scram, wait for your true self to return, then we can have a proper battle.”

Then Jin Chan manipulated Sandalwood Merit Buddha’s golden body and left the place.

Xingtian’s gaze fell upon the Daoist immortals.

“Have you come to subdue demons and eliminate devils?”

Du Ni and others felt a strong surge of oppression.

Facing Xingtian, they didn’t even have the courage to speak.

He Xiangu, standing up to Xingtian’s powerful pressure, stepped forward.

She bowed slightly and said, “He Xiangu pays respect to God Xingtian.”

Xingtian frowned, his tone somewhat displeased, “A woman?”

It was obvious that he had little regard for female immortals.

He Xiangu spoke indifferently, “What of it?

Does God Xingtian look down upon women?”

Xingtian smiled faintly and retorted, “What of it?”

“I wonder how you compare to Queen Mother of the West or Lady Houtu, or perhaps even Goddess Nuwa?”

He Xiangu asked.

Xingtian’s expression stiffened slightly.

He couldn’t defeat any of the ancient goddesses He Xiangu mentioned.

Each and every one of those goddesses who survived from ancient times were formidable beings.

He Xiangu smiled faintly, peeved by Xingtian’s words.

Why should he look down on female immortals?

“Are you also here to subdue demons and eliminate devils?”

asked Xingtian.

The Qingming Divine Axe in his hand trembled slightly, bursting with a fierce intent to kill.

He had little fondness for either the Daoist or Buddhist sects.

In the past battle between the Flame Emperor and Yellow Emperor, had it not been for the Daoist immortals’ assistance to the Yellow Emperor, the Flame Emperor would not have suffered such a defeat.

His loathing for Daoist immortals was even greater than for the Buddhist sect.

Facing the Daoist immortals, his killing intent was palpable.

He Xiangu said calmly, “Knowing that God Xingtian has emerged, we naturally would not entertain thoughts of subduing demons and eliminating devils.

You are a war god of ancient times, naturally you wouldn’t resort to killing the innocent, so there’s no point in discussing subduing demons and eliminating devils.”

Xingtian laughed heartily.

His gaze turned to a distant city, and with a cold laugh, he said, “Those are the descendants of the Yellow Emperor, aren’t they?

When you say I won’t indiscriminately slaughter the innocent, where does your confidence come from?”

Having said that, he lightly moved the Qingming axe in his hand, and an axe light emerged, piercing through heaven and earth, flying towards that city.

He Xiangu’s expression changed.

She reacted immediately, positioning herself in front.

With her lotus emitting sacred Immortal Light, He Xiangu chanted softly, channeling all her mana, using the lotus as a sword to strike down, and a thick beam of Sword Qi emerged, colliding with the axe light.

Boom.

Where the Sword Qi and axe light collided, a violent fluctuation erupted.

He Xiangu was sent flying backward, an injury appearing on her body.

Her complexion was somewhat pale, but her eyes remained resolute, showing not an ounce of fear.

Her beautiful eyes fixed on Xingtian, He Xiangu struggled to stand up.

In a grave voice she said, “Please, God, refrain from indiscriminate slaughter.”

She contained her rage, pleading earnestly with Xingtian.

Xingtian’s expression took on a mocking air.

He smiled lightly and asked, “And what if I must kill indiscriminately?”