Chapter 634
The Bindings of the Dark Abyss!
On the surface, he killed the Six-Eared Macaque, but in reality, he used a soul-locking technique to imprison the Six-Eared Macaque's soul, preventing it from leaving his body and entering reincarnation.
"Senior Brother!"
Sha Wujing quickly stepped forward, looked at the corpse of the Six-Eared Macaque on the ground, and a look of relief appeared on his face.
Sun Wukong put away his golden cudgel and bowed to Guanyin, saying, "Thank you, Bodhisattva, for your kindness."
This six-eared macaque committed numerous evils and deserved to die.
However, his body contains a strong demonic aura, and if he is buried carelessly, it may pollute the land and breed more evil spirits.
I, Old Sun, thought it best to take his body to a deserted island for burial, so as to eliminate the hidden danger of the spreading demonic energy.
Guanyin nodded in agreement, saying, "What Wukong said is quite right."
This beast is filled with demonic energy and is indeed not suitable for burial here.
Take his body and find a secluded, deserted island to dispose of it properly. Remember, do not allow the demonic energy to leak out.
"I, Old Sun, understand!"
Sun Wukong responded, hoisted the corpse of the Six-Eared Macaque onto his shoulder, and with a leap, transformed into a golden light, flying towards the East Sea.
He was secretly delighted, not expecting things to go so smoothly. He not only obtained the Six-Eared Macaque's body, but also imprisoned his soul.
The Six-Eared Macaque is a stone monkey like him, and their origins are similar. If he can devour his body and soul, he can replenish the original essence that was damaged when he made a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace. He may even break through his current realm and transform into the legendary Chaos Demon Ape!
Sun Wukong flew all the way and soon arrived at a deserted island.
The island is small, with only low shrubs and jagged rocks, surrounded by cliffs, making it a truly remote and secluded place.
Sun Wukong found a high hillside, used his magic to dig a deep pit, temporarily buried the Six-Eared Macaque's corpse in it, and then set up a simple barrier on top to prevent others from disturbing it.
After dealing with all of this, Sun Wukong transformed into a golden ray of light and flew towards the direction where Tang Sanzang was.
After returning to Tang Sanzang's side, he pretended to be solemn and said to Tang Sanzang, "Master, the demonic energy in that Six-Eared Macaque's body is even more profound than I, Old Sun, imagined."
Although I, Old Sun, killed him and buried his body on the deserted island, I still feel uneasy, worried that the demonic energy might leak out and harm the common people.
I, Old Sun, thought it best to return to the deserted island and conduct another thorough inspection to completely eliminate any potential demonic energy, so that my master could travel west in peace.
Tang Sanzang was a compassionate man, and upon hearing this, he quickly nodded: "Wukong, this matter is of great importance, so you should go there immediately."
Remember, you must be extremely careful and cautious; do not be careless.
"Don't worry, Master, I'll be right back!"
After saying this, Sun Wukong cupped his hands in greeting to Tang Sanzang and Sha Wujing, then transformed into a golden ray of light and flew towards the deserted island.
However, Sun Wukong was unaware that after he left, Guanyin Bodhisattva's figure quietly appeared on the path he had just flown.
It turned out that although Guanyin agreed to Sun Wukong's request, she still had some doubts in her heart.
She had also noticed the changes in Sun Wukong in recent years, and she always felt that Sun Wukong's state of mind seemed to have become somewhat restless, with a hint of greed and ambition.
So she secretly followed him, wanting to see what Sun Wukong was up to.
Guanyin used her invisibility spell to silently follow Sun Wukong all the way to the deserted island.
She watched as Sun Wukong dug open the deep pit and took out the corpse of the Six-Eared Macaque, a look of understanding flashing in her eyes.
Then she heard Sun Wukong mutter to himself over the corpse of the Six-Eared Macaque: "Six-Eared Macaque, Six-Eared Macaque, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Who gave you such a similar origin to me, Old Sun, and such a powerful physical body and soul? Once I, Old Sun, devour you, replenish my origin, and transform into a Chaos Demon Ape, then who in these Three Realms can rival me?
The depths of the abyss of darkness are never penetrated by the light of day.
The thick black fog, like solidified ink, flowed slowly through the void. Each wisp of fog carried a bone-chilling cold and an aura of annihilation. Even the space itself became viscous and stagnant, as if it could be completely swallowed up by this endless darkness at any moment.
Wutian sat enthroned on a throne carved from ten-thousand-year-old black ice. His black robes hung down, covering the cold ground, and faint black energy surged between his robes—the primordial power that wielded the laws of darkness.
His face was hidden in the shadows, only a pair of deep, cold eyes could be seen, which were now churning with uncontrollable rage and deep regret. The rage was almost about to break through the dark barrier around him and burn this abyss of darkness to ashes.
"Useless! Absolutely useless!"
A deep, furious roar echoed through the empty hall, carrying a deafening force that caused the surrounding black mist to churn violently.
Wutian slammed his right hand on the armrest of the throne. The incredibly hard Xuanbing armrest was instantly covered with spiderweb-like cracks, and wisps of black energy seeped out from the cracks, only to be quickly absorbed back by his aura.
The "waste" he spoke of was none other than the Black Lotus Saint Envoy, the Six-Eared Macaque, on whom he had placed great hopes.
Initially, he valued the Six-Eared Macaque's innate ability to hear and understand, and to know everything before and after. Coincidentally, the Six-Eared Macaque harbored jealousy towards Sun Wukong, so he expended a great deal of his own primordial power to help him refine the Black Lotus clone, bestowing upon him the title of Holy Envoy. He intended for the Six-Eared Macaque to disrupt the situation during the Journey to the West and pave the way for his grand plan. However, he never expected that the Six-Eared Macaque would be so utterly useless.
Wutian clearly remembered that not long ago, the Six-Eared Macaque, relying on his inheritance and greatly increasing his supernatural powers, became extremely arrogant and conceited, and dared to provoke Guanyin Bodhisattva without knowing the immensity of heaven and earth.
Guanyin is a top-tier power in the Western Paradise, possessing a heart of great compassion. Her willow branch and jade bottle can eliminate disasters and bring the dead back to life, and her lotus throne is unparalleled in defense. Even with the power of the black lotus, the Six-Eared Macaque is no match for her.
It is said that in that battle, Guanyin merely sprinkled the nectar from her jade bottle to break the Black Lotus Demon Magic of the Six-Eared Macaque. Then, with a light flick of her willow branch, she defeated him and forced him to retreat. If Guanyin had not considered the overall situation of the Journey to the West and shown mercy, the Six-Eared Macaque would probably have been annihilated long ago.
The thought that all his hard work had gone to waste made Wutian furious.
He had been plotting for the primordial era for a long time, laying out plans for tens of thousands of years, all in order to take advantage of the Journey to the West calamity to overthrow the existing order and seize power in the Three Realms.
But now, the Six-Eared Macaque, this important pawn, has not only failed to play its role, but has also exposed part of his plans, making both the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court wary. How could he not be filled with regret?
"I was so blind to have ever valued such an arrogant and ignorant person!"
Wu Tian muttered to himself, his tone filled with disappointment and resentment.
He originally thought that the Six-Eared Macaque could use his connection with Sun Wukong to infiltrate the Journey to the West team, or secretly sow discord and sabotage the pilgrimage. But who would have thought that this monkey, having just gained some strength, couldn't wait to provoke powerful beings, and ultimately suffered a crushing defeat. He was truly more trouble than he was worth.
Amidst his regret, Wutian felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness. As the master of the Dark Laws, his strength had already reached the Primordial Chaos level, and there were very few in the entire prehistoric world who could rival him.
Unfortunately, he was bound in this abyss of darkness and could not leave at will.
This Abyss of Darkness is his foundation and the source of his power. Once he leaves this place, his strength will be greatly reduced, and the power of light from the outside world will constantly erode his essence. In the long run, it may even cause his cultivation to decline.
But if he remains trapped here, how can his grand plan proceed? He can no longer rely on the Six-Eared Macaque, and his other subordinates are either not strong enough or unreliable. Finding a suitable pawn is no easy task.
Wutian gazed at the endless darkness outside the main hall, his eyes filled with struggle and resentment. He took a deep breath, suppressing the agitation in his heart, and thought to himself, "It seems that in the end I still have to rely on myself."
But when will I be able to break free from the shackles of this abyss of darkness?
Meanwhile, on the East China Sea, a desolate island floats quietly on the vast blue sea.
This small island is not large, with jagged rocks and no vegetation. Only the howling sea wind blows year-round, stirring up sand and gravel and making a whistling sound, making it seem particularly desolate and lonely.
However, on this seemingly inconspicuous desert island, two completely different powerful auras surged: one was unruly and arrogant, with a domineering air; the other was gentle and peaceful, containing an endless vitality.
On a huge reef in the center of the island, Sun Wukong sat cross-legged, surrounded by golden Buddhist light and blazing flames. This was a refining method he had learned from Buddhism, and he was now refining the Six-Eared Macaque that he had captured with all his might.
The Six-Eared Macaque's true form was tightly bound by a golden Buddhist chain, hovering in front of Sun Wukong. Surrounded by black mist, it struggled and twisted constantly, trying to break free of its restraints. However, with each struggle, it was scorched by the Buddhist light and flames surrounding Sun Wukong, emitting a shrill scream.
"Hmph, you beast, you dare to resist?"
Sun Wukong frowned, his face full of impatience.
He was already impatient by nature, and now he had spent a lot of time refining the Six-Eared Macaque, but the progress was unusually slow.
This Six-Eared Macaque obtained the power of Wutian's Black Lotus, making its origin exceptionally strong. Moreover, its own supernatural abilities were extremely strange, making it extremely difficult to refine.
Sun Wukong could clearly sense that the Six-Eared Macaque's soul was closely connected to the power of the Black Lotus. To completely refine it, he not only had to break through the Black Lotus's defenses but also obliterate its stubborn soul, which was by no means something that could be accomplished overnight.
The Buddhist light and flames surrounding Sun Wukong grew increasingly intense. The golden Buddhist light surged into the Six-Eared Macaque's body like a tide, scorching his black energy, while the blazing flames surrounded his body, constantly refining his flesh and soul.
Even so, the Six-Eared Macaque continued to resist stubbornly. The black mist collided with the Buddha's light and flames, making a sizzling sound. Waves of energy spread outwards, shattering the surrounding reefs.
"Wukong, don't be impatient." A gentle voice rang out, and Guanyin Bodhisattva, standing on a lotus throne, slowly descended onto the island.
She was dressed in a pure white monk's robe, with a compassionate face and a faint worry between her brows.
Guanyin Bodhisattva came here this time specifically for the matter of the Journey to the West.
The pilgrimage to the West is a matter of great importance to the rise and fall of Western religions and to the stability of the primordial world; it cannot be delayed.
However, Sun Wukong is now trapped here refining the Six-Eared Macaque, and the pilgrimage team is unable to continue its westward journey for a long time. If this delay continues, more variables may arise.
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong slowly withdrew some of his strength, turned to look at Guanyin, and said with a helpless expression, "Guanyin Bodhisattva, it's not that I'm impatient, it's just that this beast is really stubborn and too difficult to refine. At this rate, I don't know when it will be finished."
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the Six-Eared Macaque, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes: "This Six-Eared Macaque has obtained the power of Wutian's Black Lotus, and its origin is no longer comparable to that of an ordinary demon monkey, so it is naturally not easy to refine it."
However, the Journey to the West is a matter of great importance and cannot be delayed.
Tang Sanzang is the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, shouldering the heavy responsibility of obtaining the scriptures. If progress is halted for too long, unforeseen circumstances may arise.
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong looked troubled: "But I can't rest easy until I refine this wicked beast."
If we let him go, he will surely come back to cause trouble in the future, and then the trouble will be even greater.
Guanyin Bodhisattva pondered for a moment and said, "Wukong, I have already made a plan for this matter."
You shall remain here to refine the Six-Eared Macaque and make sure to completely subdue it to avoid future troubles.
As for the pilgrimage team, I think it would be better to let Tang Sanzang go first, and then you can quickly join them after you have finished refining.
I will secretly coordinate to ensure their safety en route.
Sun Wukong thought about it and felt that Guanyin Bodhisattva's words made sense, so he nodded in agreement: "Since the Bodhisattva has said so, then I, Old Sun, will stay here and continue to refine this wicked beast."
However, the journey westward for Master and his companions is fraught with peril; we humbly request the Bodhisattva's protection.
"Don't worry, Wukong, I have my own plans."
Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled slightly, then turned her gaze to the west, a solemn expression appearing on her face.
The journey to the West was already fraught with peril, and now that Sun Wukong is gone, the safety of Tang Sanzang and his companions is even more worrying.
But in order not to delay the great mission of obtaining the scriptures, this was the only way.
After giving her instructions, Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped onto a lotus throne, transformed into a streak of light, and quickly disappeared into the sky.
She needed to rush there as soon as possible to mobilize all forces to clear some obstacles for Tang Sanzang and his party, ensuring their smooth journey westward.
After Guanyin Bodhisattva left, Sun Wukong focused his mind again and devoted himself to refining the Six-Eared Macaque.
The golden Buddhist light and blazing flames surged again, enveloping the Six-Eared Macaque. Although the refining process was still slow, it had made some progress compared to before.
Just then, a figure quietly appeared in a corner of the island; it was Jiang Wang.
He was dressed in a blue Taoist robe, with a handsome face and a restrained aura, just like an ordinary cultivator, and did not attract Sun Wukong's attention at all.
Jiang Wang had been secretly monitoring the movements of the Journey to the West team. His system had issued a mission to "postpone the Journey to the West," and now that Sun Wukong was trapped here refining the Six-Eared Macaque, it was the perfect opportunity.
Jiang Wang's gaze fell on Sun Wukong, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
He could clearly sense the energy fluctuations around Sun Wukong and knew that refining the Six-Eared Macaque was no easy task. (End of Chapter)