Top of the Mountain
As Gui Dao’s incomplete corpse hit the ground, the sky-shrouding ghost mist dispersed. The landscape was torn as a result of the scrap. If elemental demons were humanity’s enemy, Ghost Gate was a plague that the world needed to get rid of. Mu Yu retrieved Wood Spirit Sword and told it, “I know how to repair you now.”
“Yes, now I can have drumsticks!” cheered Xiaoshuai.
The ordeals he went through to procure a jade slip spurred Mu Yu on to just crush it and go home, especially since he had found the herbs he needed. Nonetheless, Qiao Xue was an important individual. If he left, he wouldn’t know where to start searching for her at Third Heaven. As such, he continued up the mountain.
Nobody impeded Mu Yu’s climb after Gui Dao’s interference. It was puzzling to not see anyone else, that being said. He stopped and checked the surroundings. “Strange. If Ghost Gate’s members aren’t here, why did Gui Dao try to stop me?”
Mu Yu cautiously proceeded toward the light pillar. At close range, he discovered it wasn’t a product of something but circles stacked on top of circles, each of a different colour. As he went closer, he noticed unidentifiable carvings deep in the ground. Each stroke was wide enough for him to fit a finger in. Mu Yu flew up for a bird’s eye view. The glowing picture was that of a 1000 square metres ancient formation no longer passed down. Around the main formation were more formations, each linked to the other. The closer to the centre he flew, the more he noticed the lines fading. Each time one formation’s light dimmed, the mountain would tremble once.
Mu Yu headed to the edge and saw dense mist around it. From experience, he knew the more beautiful something’s appearance once, the more risky it was to fiddle with it. He, therefore, picked up a rock and threw it at the screen.
“Smash!” Mu Yu muttered, imaging the scene of the rock breaking through. Unlike expectations, the rock landed on the ground. “Am I overthinking this?”
Mu Yu hesitantly touched the light pillar. It was safe. Consequently, he stepped in. He really did overthink it. There were actually layers of rings, and he was only in the first one. The further in he ventured, the brighter it was behind him. When he turned around, to the contrary, the light had vanished. Spinning around again, the rings of light had also disappeared. The deep carvings on the ground had receded. In the centre was an individual.
The individual was tall and muscular. His long fur was white. His long brows grew upward and connecting to his hair. Those golden eyes were virtually weapons. Next to the middle-aged man was Qiao Xue.
“I knew I’d find you here,” Mu Yu said, wondering why she was the only person he saw.
Qiao Xue prepared her water spirit and warned, “Don’t take another step near His Majesty.”
“I knew it was the chipmunk,” commented Xiaoshuai.
White Ape Archfiend swept his gaze over to the duo. The fiend king was waiting for the lights to fade away, which was when he would truly be free. He threatened, “Kid, are you the Ghost Gate disciple Xue’er mentioned? If you think you can handle me solo, you are deluding yourself.”
“Whether or not you come out to dance makes no difference to me. Qiao Xue, can I have a word with you in private?”
“Insolence!”
Mu Yu marginalised the fiend king.
Qiao Xue responded, “Do you want the core from me? I’m never handing it over. I won’t let you sabotage my plan.”
“I thought I just told you I couldn’t care less about him. I need to talk to you.”
“I have nothing to say with you humans.”
“You’re also human. You’re part of humanity and part of…”Mu Yu didn’t want to mention their connection to elemental demons in the fiend king’s presence.
“I grew up among the fiend race. Therefore, I am one of them. Leave now. I don’t want to fight you.”
The white ape fiend king’s vigour understandably grew as the light faded. He warned, “The first thing I do when I get out of here is slaughter you cunning humans.”
“Your Majesty, Grandpa Dragon said you cannot restore your core at Second Heaven,” advised Qiao Xue.
“He’s targeting me. Am I supposed to just let him have his way with me?!”
“Before you worry about restoring your core, I suggest you worry about your hearing. We told you we’re not here for you. Get over yourself,” rebuked Xiaoshuai.
“You want some, too, you rat?!” The white ape fiend king thumped his chest.
Xiaoshuai stood akimbo on Mu Yu’s shoulder after shadow boxing. “I’ll whoop you before I even have breakfast, you macaque!”
Mu Yu was still focused on scouring for Ghost Gate’s people.
“White Ape Archfiend? So this is where he was sealed.”
Mu Yu turned his head to see Zuo Jianfeng and company. There were eight fiends still on their tail.
“Qiao Xue, be careful for Ghost Gate.” Mu Yu stepped back to join Xing Gao and company.
“You’re a fast runner,” Zuo Jianfeng lampooned.
“How did it take you so long when we cleared the path for you?” Xiaoshuai fired back.
Zuo Jianfeng had some serious wounds. Xing Gao’s left arm was trickling blood. Meng Xin and Rou Anna looked spent. Xing Gao’s injured condor started quavering upon seeing the fiend king.
Mu Yu queried, “Have any of you seen Ghost Gate’s crew?”
“No. I don’t know who it was, but someone sneak attacked us during the fight and cut down a number of fiends,” replied Xing Gao, bandaging his wounds and promoting spiritual energy circulation.
“Who is this someone?” Mu Yu asked.
“Not sure. He attacked us and the fiends. The fiends suffered more than us. You’re lucky you ran off!” condemned Rou Anna.
“Who would attack both of us?” questioned Meng Xin.
“I can only think of the elemental demons,” answered Xing Gao.
Mu Yu was convinced it was Ghost Gate’s work because he knew what they were plotting. Their fatigue and injuries only benefited Ghost Gate.
Eyes on the middle-aged man in the light, Zuo Jianfeng questioned, “That him, the white ape fiend king?”
Contrary to Mu Yu’s stance, a fiend king’s emergence was a big deal to the orthodox sects. Xing Hao stated, “We’re injured and outnumbered. We need a plan to stop them.”
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