Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

Above the South China Sea, demonic energy, as black as ink, surged and boiled, swallowing up the midday sunlight as if an eternal night had descended.

In this world, only the deep, oppressive blackness and the long spear suspended in the air exude an ancient and ferocious power that chills the heart.

Just as the demonic energy was at its peak and the God-Slaying Spear was about to fully close, a golden stream of light tore through the thick demonic clouds, carrying unparalleled sharpness and arrogant laughter, and boldly entered this sea area ruled by darkness.

"Hahahaha! Excellent! Such rich demonic energy! Heaven is helping me!"

The newcomer was none other than Lin Zhu, a powerful figure from the Buddhist sect sent on the orders of Maitreya Buddha!
He was draped in a brocade robe, surrounded by a radiant Buddhist light. Although he was surrounded by overwhelming demonic energy, he seemed to be bathing in a pool of merit, and his face was filled with excitement and self-satisfaction.

His sharp gaze pierced through the churning demonic clouds, instantly locking onto the strange spear suspended in the air, completing its final assembly, and the three people standing on the sea below: Lin Zhu, Fairy Ni Chang, and Xiao Qiong.

Sensing the fierce aura emanating from the spear, a aura that even he found unsettling, Lin Zhu was not alarmed but rather delighted.

"Such a demonic artifact has appeared; it is only right that our Buddhist monks suppress it to restore order! This would not only fulfill the Buddha's decree and allow us to fight against the world's strongest warriors, but also earn us a reputation for righteousness in vanquishing demons and protecting the three realms! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Lin Zhu's mind raced, his smile grew increasingly arrogant, and his speed increased to the extreme as he rushed straight towards Lin Zhu's location.

He only had eyes for the soon-to-be-formed demonic spear and Lin Zhu, the "culprit," while the woman who had just advanced to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and the little girl beside him were completely ignored by him.

Lin Zhu naturally noticed the uninvited guest.

He frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, but at this moment, the synthesis of the God-Slaying Spear had reached its final stage, and he could not afford to be distracted.

His entire body surged with magical power as he exerted all his strength to maintain that invisible field, guiding the fragments of the God-Slaying Spear to fit together precisely.

"Buzz!"

A humming sound, seemingly from the primordial chaos, transcended the limits of sound, exploding directly in the depths of the souls of all living beings! The entire South China Sea instantly sank hundreds of feet, forming a massive whirlpool, which was then pushed aside by an invisible force, creating a vacuum!
At this moment, the God-Slaying Spear in the air was finally completely assembled, revealing its true form!

The spearhead was not the gleaming, sharp-edged appearance one might imagine; instead, it appeared simple and understated.

The tip is incomparably sharp, while the thin blades on both sides seem capable of cutting through space, yet remain hidden.

The tassel was pure white, as if it had never been stained with blood.

The gun barrel is a deep, heavy silver-red, like ancient wood that has been weathered by millions of years, exuding an indescribable sense of vicissitude and resilience.

Only at the end of the gun barrel, a seemingly ordinary inlay hole, vaguely reveals that this gun is not in its complete form.

It floated there quietly, without any earth-shattering divine light or overwhelming pressure, as unassuming as a piece of withered wood forgotten in a corner.

If one did not witness firsthand the terrifying spectacle of it unleashing demonic energy across 30,000 miles and causing the world to lose its color during its creation, and if one did not know its origins as a "heavenly treasure for slaying," no one could possibly connect this seemingly ordinary spear with the legendary weapon of god-slaying.

However, the instant it took shape, all living beings in the Three Realms, whether gods, Buddhas, demons, or monsters, felt a sudden tremor in their hearts! It was as if they heard a deep roar from the ancient chaos, carrying boundless killing intent and annihilation! It was the residual power of the Demon Ancestor Rahu, imprinted deep within the laws of heaven and earth! The Three Realms trembled!

"It's done!"

Lin Zhu's eyes erupted with uncontrollable ecstasy, and he reached out a hand.

The ancient, god-slaying spear seemed to possess a spirit, transforming into a dark red stream of light that instantly fell into Lin Zhu's palm.

It felt slightly heavy in my hand, and a feeling of being connected to it through blood arose spontaneously. The gun did not convey a cold killing intent, but rather a terrifying sense of power that had been accumulated over thousands of years and was enough to annihilate everything.

Lin Zhu gripped the gun barrel tightly, feeling the earth-shattering power contained within it. Even with his composure, his mind was violently shaken and he could hardly calm down!

"I never imagined... that I, Lin Zhu, would actually have the chance to wield this spear one day!"

A tidal wave of emotions surged within him.

Meanwhile, deep in the South China Sea, near the sea eye where the enormous demonic cave is located, a pair of eyes that had been closed for countless years suddenly opened amidst the viscous, almost tangible demonic energy!

Those eyes were blood-red, filled with violence, chaos, and an endless ancient aura. They belonged to Gu Yang, the demonic giant who had been tricked by Lin Zhu and was now slumbering and recovering here!

He was completely outmaneuvered by a Taiyi Golden Immortal (referring to Lin Zhu's previous incarnation), who stole his treasured "treasure." Fuming with rage, he returned to heal and enter a deep slumber using the demonic energy of the sea eye.

Nourished by endless pure demonic energy, his strength has recovered to an extremely terrifying level.

However, just now, an immense aura that made his soul tremble suddenly erupted, forcibly waking him from the deepest demonic realm!

"Roar!"

Gu Yang let out a silent, furious roar in his mind.

His slumber was interrupted, especially by being awakened by such a powerful aura. This was a great provocation and humiliation for him!

"Who is it?! Who dares to disturb my slumber?! This aura..." Gu Yang's divine sense, like an invisible tentacle, instantly pierced through layers of seawater and demonic energy, sweeping violently across the sea surface.

When his divine sense touched the newly formed God-Slaying Spear that Lin Zhu was holding, Gu Yang's raging anger instantly froze, replaced by an extreme shock and disbelief from the depths of his soul!
"This...this aura...the Demon Ancestor?! No...no! It's the aura of the Demon Ancestor! But...but it's not the Demon Ancestor's true form! It's...it's the God-Slaying Spear?!"

As an ancient demon who has lived for countless years, Gu Yang has an instinctive sense of awe and reverence for the aura of the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou.

The supreme demonic power belonging to Rahu, imprinted deep within the God-Slaying Spear, though dormant and restrained, could not possibly escape his notice!

"Could it be that the Demon Ancestor is about to return to the world? Or... the God-Slaying Spear has reappeared in the mortal realm?!"

Gu Yang's heart pounded wildly, and a terrifying glint flashed in his scarlet eyes, a mixture of greed and suspicion.

His enormous demonic body slowly writhed in the demonic energy, preparing to investigate.

Above the sea, Lin Zhu was immersed in the immense joy of obtaining the God-Slaying Spear. He was laughing wildly as he swooped down, intending to seize the demonic spear and "exterminate demons and monsters".

Neither of them noticed, or rather, at their current level, they were unable to clearly perceive the terrifying existence hidden deep in the sea, aroused by the aura of the God-Slaying Spear. Gu Yang's gaze, like the most deadly venomous snake, was firmly locked onto them, especially the God-Slaying Spear in Lin Zhu's hand!
Lin Zhu stroked the ancient gun barrel, and fragments of information about the God-Slaying Gun flooded into his mind.

This spear was originally a primordial treasure born from chaos, possessing unparalleled sharpness. However, it was obtained by the Demon Ancestor Rahu during the struggle between the Dao and the Demon. He refined it with the essence of supreme demonic blood and the resentment of countless beings in the primordial world, forcibly twisting and elevating its essence, transforming it into this extraordinary treasure of the Heavenly Dao, the God-Slaying Spear, born solely for slaughter! Its immense power has caused countless powerful beings in the primordial world to perish!

"Unfortunately, the inlay hole at the end of the spear... seems to be missing the crucial Heavenly Origin Demon Stone!"

Lin Zhu understood immediately.

This Heavenly Origin Demon Stone was the core that Rahu condensed with his own demonic essence, and it is the "heart" that drives the supreme demonic power of the God-Slaying Spear. Without it, although the God-Slaying Spear is still a rare treasure of the Heavenly Dao, it is far from complete, and its power is greatly reduced.

"It must be completed!"

Lin Zhu's eyes burned with intensity, his thoughts racing. The Heavenly Origin Demon Stone had long since vanished with Luo Hou in defeat, its whereabouts unknown, perhaps even annihilated.

But... isn't there a ready-made, enormous source of demonic energy right in front of us?
His gaze unconsciously drifted down to the South China Sea Eye Cave below, where demonic energy surged.

The pure demonic energy emanating from there may not be enough to condense into a true Heavenly Origin Demonic Stone, but if it can be drawn into the spear to temper the spear body, it will surely restore some of the God-Slaying Spear's former ferocity!

“However… Ni Chang still needs to undergo the tribulation of becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal, so it’s not advisable to stay here for long. Besides, there’s a huge creature guarding the sea eye…” Lin Zhu frowned slightly, recalling the Great Luo Golden Immortal guarding the sea eye mentioned in the intelligence (referring to Gu Yang, but he didn’t know Gu Yang had already woken up). Forcibly breaking in and taking it would cause too much noise and be extremely risky.

"We need to think of a way... to steal some?"

A bold idea popped into Lin Zhu's head. Although the method sounded a bit "unorthodox," Lin Zhu thought about it again.

"This is demonic energy, and its gathering here is a hidden danger. If I take it to temper the divine spear and prevent it from causing harm, wouldn't that be doing a good deed by eliminating a scourge for the people?"

He quickly found an incredibly righteous reason for himself, and his mind became clear in an instant.

The most urgent task is to ensure that Ni Chang safely survives the upcoming Great Luo Golden Immortal Heavenly Tribulation!
Lin Zhu suppressed his desire for the God-Slaying Spear and the demonic energy, and turned to look at the Fairy of Rainbow Skirt beside him.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes sensed Lin Zhu's gaze and understood that the real test was about to begin. Her pretty face showed a hint of nervousness, but even more so, determination.

"Ni Chang, prepare to consume the Purple Yellow Plum and attempt to break through to the Great Luo Realm!"

Lin Zhu said in a deep voice, and at the same time, he flipped his hand, and a radiant fairy robe appeared in his hand.

This celestial robe is as thin as a cicada's wing and as light as nothing. It is covered with sparkling, ever-changing spiritual light and exudes a powerful aura of an innate spiritual treasure.

It was that [Elegant Flowing Robe] that he had treasured for so long but never used!
"This is the innate spiritual treasure 'Spiritual Elegance Robe'," Lin Zhu said, handing the robe to Fairy Ni Chang, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment, yet he forced himself to remain calm as he explained.

"It has extremely strong defensive capabilities and can change its form at will. You...you should wear it. With it protecting you, you will have a better chance of success when you overcome the tribulation."

The Fairy of Rainbow Garments paused slightly as she looked at the clearly feminine and extremely graceful fairy robe in Lin Zhu's hand.

She was incredibly clever and instantly understood the origin of this magical artifact and her husband's subtle predicament. The mighty God of Hell actually possessed such a feminine magical artifact, yet he had never been able to use it.

Seeing Lin Zhu's feigned seriousness but actually somewhat unfocused gaze, a mischievous smile flashed in Fairy Ni Chang's eyes.

She didn't reach out to take it, but instead extended her slender fingers and gently touched Lingxiu's flowing dress.

Suddenly, the ethereal flowing robes seemed to come alive, transforming into a streak of seven-colored light that instantly flew towards the Fairy of Rainbow Robes.

A stream of light swirled around her body, and in less than a breath, she was automatically dressed! The originally slightly loose fairy robes fit her exquisite and shapely body perfectly. The radiant light flowed and cloud patterns appeared on her body, making her skin look even whiter than snow and her fairy appearance ethereal. The defensive treasure light was hidden and did not emanate, which meant that it had been fully activated.

The fairy in the rainbow-colored dress smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a hint of playfulness as she looked at Lin Zhu, whose expression was somewhat frozen. Her voice was soft yet clear.

"My lord, have you forgotten? I am now a Taiyi Golden Immortal."

Moreover… this elegant flowing robe is an innate spiritual treasure, possessing its own sentience. It doesn't need to be 'worn'; a mere thought is enough to don it and protect its owner.”

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

Lin Zhu.

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The serious expression on his face froze instantly, as if he had been frozen in place.

Looking at the perfectly fitting, radiant fairy robe on the fairy maiden, and recalling the scene of how I had solemnly handed it over and made her "wear" it, I realized...
An indescribable atmosphere, known as "social death," quietly spread.

Xiao Qiong blinked her big eyes, curiously watching her brother's instantly petrified expression, then looked at the smiling Ni Chang sister, and seemed to understand something. She quickly covered her mouth with her little hands, but her shoulders began to tremble suspiciously.

Lin Zhu tightened his grip on the God-Slaying Spear, feeling his cheeks burning.

He silently and slowly shifted his gaze to the sky, which was still filled with demonic energy and approaching Buddhist light, as if nothing had happened.

"Cough... um... getting ready to undergo tribulation."

He coughed dryly, abruptly changing the subject, but the stiff lines of his profile betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

Above the South China Sea, calamity clouds loomed overhead, a hundred times more terrifying than when Fairy Ni Chang ascended to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm! Thick, inky clouds rolled and churned, covering hundreds of miles of sea. Blinding lightning bolts darted wildly within the clouds, and muffled thunder roared like the bellows of an ancient beast, shaking the sea to its very core.

A destructive aura permeated the heavens and earth, as if it would completely wipe out this sea area.

Beneath the clouds of tribulation, Fairy Ni Chang stood in mid-air, her figure still graceful, but her pretty face was inevitably tinged with pallor.

The power of the tribulation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal far exceeded her imagination. The terrifying pressure originating from the Heavenly Dao made her feel like a small boat on a raging sea, which could capsize at any moment.

However, when she caught a glimpse of that figure in the distance out of the corner of her eye, the fear in her heart quickly receded like a tide.

Lin Zhu, her husband, stood proudly on the edge of the raging storm clouds, holding the newly forged, ancient and understated yet radiating a power that made heaven and earth murmur.

His figure wasn't particularly imposing, but in the eyes of the Fairy of Rainbow Robes, he was more majestic and reliable than the divine mountain that supported heaven and earth.

His presence was her greatest source of confidence and her strongest protection.

"With my husband by my side, I am sure I will succeed!"

The Fairy of Rainbow Skirts took a deep breath, her eyes hardening once more. The power of a peak Taiyi Golden Immortal surged forth from within her body without reservation, ready to meet the impending divine punishment.

"Boom!"

The first bolt of purple tribulation lightning, as thick as a bucket, tore through the clouds and crashed down with an aura of annihilation! Its power was enough to instantly injure an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal!

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes felt a chill run down her spine, instinctively wanting to unleash her magic to defend herself. (End of Chapter)