On Mount Sumeru in the West, Jieyin and Zhunti, while envying Houtu's great merit, were utterly dismayed.
After Houtu achieved sainthood, their schemes against the Wu and Demon races had to be reconsidered. If Houtu and Nuwa discovered their machinations, they would surely not let them off the hook.
The two also wondered about this Earthly Dao Saint. They had never heard of it, nor had Hongjun mentioned it in Zixiao Palace.
After jointly deducing, their minds were put at ease. It turned out that Houtu, by sacrificing herself to form the cycle of reincarnation, had perished. With the help of great merit, she had become a saint, but her saintly power was confined only to the so-called Underworld.
Jieyin burst into laughter and said,
"Junior brother, delay breeds trouble. We should not wait any longer!"
Zhunti nodded and replied,
"Senior brother is right, we should not wait! But which Great Witch should we target?"
Jieyin pondered for a moment and then said,
"How about Kuafu?"
Zhunti nodded upon hearing this and said,
"Then I shall heed senior brother's command!"
The two then set off towards the Zhurong tribe.
At the Zhurong tribe, the Great Witch Kuafu was training the Wu tribe warriors as usual when two people suddenly appeared before him.
The Great Witch Kuafu, not recognizing the two, flashed a hint of wariness in his eyes.
Kuafu spoke,
"May I ask why the two Daoist friends have stopped me?"
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a smile, and then Jieyin stared directly at Kuafu.
Kuafu suddenly felt dizzy, as if the world was spinning, and then lost consciousness.
Zhunti looked at Kuafu's dazed eyes and praised,
"Senior brother's Great Dream Enlightenment technique is truly profound. The dignified Great Witch was instantly controlled by senior brother!"
Jieyin chuckled and slowly said,
"Junior brother overpraises me! Although this technique is profound, it is only because my cultivation suppressed him. Otherwise, it would not have been so swift!"
Then, Jieyin muttered to himself,
"The little Golden Crow of Kunlun Mountain is your tribe's mortal enemy. Kill him!"
"The little Golden Crow of Kunlun Mountain is your tribe's mortal enemy. Kill him!"
"The little Golden Crow of Kunlun Mountain is your tribe's mortal enemy. Kill him!"
After Jieyin finished speaking, Kuafu headed towards Kunlun Mountain.
Upon arriving at Kunlun Mountain, Kuafu raised his staff and struck the mountain's protective formation.
Kuafu's staff struck the Kunlun Mountain's protective formation, immediately alarming everyone in Kunlun Mountain. Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, Fusang, and Yue Gui's expressions changed drastically. They racked their brains but could not fathom who had such audacity.
Kunlun Mountain now had three saints. To cause trouble at Kunlun Mountain was akin to seeking death!
The four immediately rushed to the entrance of Kunlun Mountain!
The four looked intently and saw it was a Great Witch of the Wu tribe!
Hong Yun looked at Kuafu, who was fiercely attacking the Kunlun protective formation outside, and said,
"I haven't heard of any conflict between Kunlun and the Wu tribe. Are the Wu tribe mad?"
The other three shook their heads, indicating they also did not know.
Zhen Yuanzi looked at the still attacking Kuafu and shouted,
"What does your Wu tribe want? Why are you attacking Kunlun?"
Kuafu was drawn by Zhen Yuanzi's voice. Upon seeing the four, he immediately said,
"Hand over the little Golden Crow quickly! I have come for the little Golden Crow today!"
Fusang and Yue Gui's faces turned grim upon hearing this. It was for the little Golden Crow? Could it be that the Wu tribe had set their sights on the little Golden Crow?
At the same time, in the Grand Hall of the Demon Court, Di Jun and Tai Yi were discussing the crucial matter of Houtu's sainthood when someone suddenly reported that Jieyin and Zhunti had arrived.
Upon hearing that the two were visiting the Demon Court, Di Jun and Tai Yi frowned. Di Jun and Tai Yi held no good feelings towards Jieyin and Zhunti. However, since the two were now saints, their brothers could not refuse to meet them.
Di Jun and Tai Yi rose to greet Jieyin and Zhunti!
The two arrived before the South Heavenly Gate and saw Jieyin and Zhunti standing there. Suppressing their discomfort, Di Jun and Tai Yi bowed and said,
"We did not expect the saints' arrival. Please forgive our lack of proper reception!"
Although they disliked Jieyin and Zhunti, they were saints, and they had to maintain the proper demeanor of the Great Dao.
Jieyin and Zhunti smiled at Di Jun and Tai Yi, thinking that no matter how powerful the rulers of the Demon Court were, they still had to welcome them. Without sainthood, everything else was mere dust.
The two looked at Di Jun and Tai Yi and said,
"Your Majesties, the Demon Emperors, need not be so formal!"
Tai Yi felt as if he had eaten feces, the smile on the two faces made him so uncomfortable!
Di Jun welcomed the two into the Grand Hall of the Demon Court and asked,
"May I know the purpose of the two saints' visit?"
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance and said,
"We are here concerning the Wu-Demon conflict!"
Di Jun was greatly alarmed. He thought Jieyin and Zhunti had sided with the Wu tribe!
Seeing Di Jun's unease, Jieyin smiled slightly and said,
"Your Majesty, the Demon Emperor, need not worry. We have come today to deliver a piece of news to you both."
Di Jun frowned and asked,
"May I know what news it is?"
Zhunti smiled slightly and said,
"The Wu tribe's saint only possesses saintly power within the so-called Underworld! I believe you both know what this implies."
Jieyin continued,
"We also have another piece of news for you: the Wu tribe's Great Witch Kuafu is currently trying to figure out how to kill the little Golden Crow!"
Di Jun and Tai Yi's faces turned extremely grim. Although they did not know if Jieyin and Zhunti were telling the truth, the matter concerned the little Golden Crow, and Di Jun and Tai Yi did not dare to take it lightly. They decided to immediately go to Kunlun to investigate.
Jieyin and Zhunti noticed their expressions. After speaking, they bid farewell and left the Demon Court.
Outside the Demon Court, Zhunti looked at Jieyin and said worriedly,
"Senior brother, will the methods you used on Kuafu be detected by these two?"
Jieyin smiled confidently and replied,
"Junior brother, rest assured. My Great Dream Enlightenment technique, even saints may not be able to detect."
After Jieyin and Zhunti left, a small demon rushed in to report,
"Reporting to Your Majesties, the Demon Emperor and the Eastern Emperor, the Wu tribe's Great Witch Kuafu is attacking Kunlun's protective formation, claiming to want to kill the little crown prince!"
Upon hearing this, Tai Yi smashed the table before him and roared,
"Is the Wu tribe seeking death?!"
Di Jun's face was also extremely grim. He said comfortingly,
"Tai Yi, do not be angry. Kunlun has a protective formation. Although the Wu tribe's Great Witch has good combat power, he may not be able to break it. Moreover, there are Fusang, Yue Gui, Zhen Yuanzi, and Hong Yun!"
Tai Yi took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said,
"Big brother, let's still go and see. Although the little Golden Crows should be fine, I am still worried."
Di Jun nodded. Although reason told him the little Golden Crows were fine, the safety of his children was paramount. Di Jun and Tai Yi dared not be careless, and they sped towards Kunlun with all their might.
Upon arriving at Kunlun, Di Jun and Tai Yi saw that the Great Witch Kuafu was still there. Seeing this, Tai Yi's rage surged, and he directly unleashed the Chaos Bell, striking Kuafu down.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun were shocked to see Kuafu instantly killed by Tai Yi. They never imagined Tai Yi's combat power was so terrifying!