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He needs someone who can turn the world upside down, and that person is Kong Xuan. To break the seal on Kong Xuan, another person is required, and that is Light Eye.
Lurking in Peacock Valley, he plans to meet the Peacock Valley Clan Leader and designs a scheme to take a child with a fragment of Light Eye, pretending she was born from a lotus flower. Then, he will search for the soul of Light Eye and bring her into this world.
The Bone Demon believes everything is flawless, unaware that Kong Xuan has been suspicious since the moment he woke up.
After three hundred years of accumulation and a catastrophic disaster, he has awakened from his slumber with much more calmness. In fact, there is a secret known only to him and Lang Ye: the seal was merely a secret agreement between him and the Heavenly Emperor. In the end, no one could stop this war. To prevent the destruction of the Three Realms and return to chaos, Kong Xuan had no choice but to make this decision. At the same time, the Heavenly Emperor promised him that as long as he could awaken, he would grant the Demon Realm rain and sunlight, just like in the Human Realm.
However, things went awry when Light Eye chose death to seal him. During those three hundred years of slumber, Kong Xuan remained trapped in a dream. Why? Why did Light Eye choose death?
Later, Tang Zisu's blood broke the seal, but the first thing he saw upon awakening was Ksitigarbha.
Ksitigarbha had been guarding him for three hundred years.
As dust settled, it became unclear whether their reunion was one of enmity or resentment. However, Ksitigarbha said that Light Eye actually does not exist; perhaps she exists in some other time and space, or perhaps Kong Xuan is about to meet her soon.
Of course, Ksitigarbha said these things to lighten the mood; his true purpose was to have Ming Wang clean up the mess from three hundred years ago and prevent an even greater catastrophe from occurring three hundred years later.
In fact, Ksitigarbha also spoke of many profound Zen teachings that were relayed by Tathagata. Kong Xuan mostly dismissed them as nonsense. The implication of those big ears was simply that Kong Xuan's sins were deep-rooted and would naturally lead to karmic retribution; sending him into the world was meant for him to face that retribution.
He also mentioned that Tathagata is a Buddha, but his heart is darker than anyone else's.
As the peacock enters the world, others step into his game while he steps into theirs. Tang Zisu is his biggest game.
Initially attracted by her face resembling Light Eye's, he later simply grew fond of her as a person—so cute, so brave, so foolish...
At this point, Tang Zisu suddenly interrupted Kong Xuan, "Am I stupid? I know how smart I am; I just can't be bothered to think. Let me tell you, what you guys are playing is so outdated. Even the leftovers from palace intrigue are more sophisticated than what you have."
Kong Xuan stroked Tang Zisu's hair and said, "Then I'm the foolish one; please don't hold it against me, Tang Zisu."
Tang Zisu huffed in a proud manner, and her response was clearly insincere.
Kong Xuan continued, "As the mystery unfolds bit by bit, I realize that things are far more complicated than I thought. In fact, both sides understand the truth of the matter, but they want to use each other's hands to strike at one another. Look at it—whether it's the hearts of gods and Buddhas, or human hearts, or demon hearts, they are all terrifying in this way. Power has surpassed everything; their so-called compassion is merely compassion for themselves and cruelty towards others."
"So what do we do now? Is Malachite really after the Soul Command Token? Could this lead to a major disaster?"
Kong Xuan suddenly flipped over and pinned her down, his face almost touching Tang Zisu's. "The disaster has already occurred; Sun Wukong was an unexpected chaos that no one anticipated. Anyway, if the sky falls, there are still those tall figures to hold it up. What we need to do now is this." Kong Xuan pressed down slightly, causing Tang Zisu to gasp in surprise.
Tang Zisu pinched his arm and frowned, "What time is it now for you to think about this?"
Kong Xuan's voice turned hoarse, "It's precisely the time for husband and wife to fulfill their duties unless Tang Zisu still blames me."
His words were laced with both sharpness and a hint of playfulness. Tang Zisu's heart softened as she wrapped her arms around his waist...
Because Tang Zisu was pregnant, Kong Xuan's movements were slow and gentle, yet they became an endless torment. Tang Zisu felt as if she had turned into a piece of bubblegum being chewed beneath him, changing shape at will.
The next day, the snow had stopped. The desolate mountains were dressed in pure white snow while the sun shone brightly in the sky. The snow reflected the deep blue sky like a large sapphire, and sunlight refracted off the snow, creating a spectrum of colors.
Kong Xuan bundled Tang Zisu up warmly and took her hand, saying, "Let's go; I'll take you to see the snow scenery."
There wasn't much to see on Lion Ridge. At first glance, the vast expanse of white snow seemed interesting, but gradually it lost its charm. However, walking quietly hand in hand with Kong Xuan through even muddy swamps felt like the most beautiful scenery.
Kong Xuan asked, "Are you tired from walking?"
Tang Zisu shook her head, and Kong Xuan smiled, "Come on, I'll carry you. Let's go see the plum blossoms."
Tang Zisu obediently lay on Kong Xuan's back, her face gently rubbing against his. The two chatted as they walked.
"Kong Xuan, am I heavy?"
Kong Xuan lifted her little bottom slightly, "With two of us here, you're still so light. I wonder where all your food goes?"
Tang Zisu laughed heartily, "That's my talent; I can eat without gaining weight, no need for dieting."
Suddenly, Kong Xuan paused, feeling something warm rising in his chest. At that moment, he deeply realized that what he truly sought was simply for Tang Zisu to laugh freely and joyfully.
"Why aren't we moving? Birdie, let's go!"
Kong Xuan playfully pinched Tang Zisu's bottom, "Birdie, is there anyone who mixes things up like you do?"
As they laughed and joked, they arrived at Plum Blossom Ridge. There, on the sloping cliffside, a few plum trees bloomed with branches stretching out gracefully. The flowers were white and crimson like clouds at dawn, beautifully contrasting with the blanket of white snow.
That day, they stood close together for a long time, admiring the plum blossoms.
Later, during the Lantern Festival in the capital city, Tang Zisu went to Plum Garden to see the plum blossoms. Plum Garden was a royal garden where the plum trees were naturally more precious and bloomed even better. However, she no longer saw that person who was more beautiful than the flowers; everything she looked at felt like a piece of paper faded and crumpled by time.
On the way back, Tang Zisu felt a bit tired. Kong Xuan still carried her slowly. He softly said, "Take a nap; we'll be there soon."
Just as Tang Zisu closed her eyes and was about to sleep, Kong Xuan suddenly stopped. She asked, "Why aren't we moving?"
Kong Xuan replied, "It's nothing; I just slipped a bit. You go ahead and sleep."
Now, Tang Zisu was like a startled bird, her mouth moving but her eyes wide open. She could not ignore the heaviness in Kong Xuan's tone. Indeed, the snow beneath her feet seemed to be covered with a layer of black gauze, sending a chill through Tang Zisu's heart.
Back at Lion Camel Ridge, Kong Xuan placed the sleeping Tang Zisu on the warm kang. He kissed her forehead and then turned to leave.
Tang Zisu grabbed the corner of his clothing and sat up abruptly. She wrapped her arms around his waist with all her strength, saying, "Are you trying to leave? Has the Sealing Pool's seal been broken? If you want to go, take me with you; otherwise, you can't leave."
Kong Xuan sighed softly, "Silly Goose, I'm not leaving."
"I don't believe you. You'll knock me out; that's what you're best at."
Kong Xuan chuckled and kissed Tang Zisu's pouting lips, saying, "Silly Goose."
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand in front of Tang Zisu's eyes. She saw a flash of golden stars before fainting.
You call her Silly Goose and still don't admit it? With her powers, does she really need to resort to such violent means?
Kong Xuan had just stepped outside when Peng Yue stopped him. He looked at Kong Xuan and asked, "Are you really going to leave like this?"
Kong Xuan nodded. "The Sealing Pool has been breached; I must go check it out. It's my responsibility; I can't shirk it."
Peng Yue glanced back at the room. "What about her? If you disappear, she'll definitely cry and make a fuss."
Kong Xuan turned to look inside as well. His gaze was gentle, filled with affection and tenderness. He said, "Do you think she's a three-year-old child? Although she can be a bit silly, she is quite reasonable."
Suddenly, Peng Yue stepped forward and tightly grasped Kong Xuan's hand. "Xuan Ge, ever since Nan Sheng died, I've felt like a walking corpse. The feeling that doesn't fade with time but instead becomes clearer in my heart—the sensation of reaching out for a warm hand in the middle of the night and finding nothing—it's truly unbearable. She's a woman; you can't let her experience that kind of pain. So, you must come back safely."
Kong Xuan firmly held Peng Yue's hand and nodded.
With a long cry, Kong Xuan soared into the sky, heading towards the location of the Infernal Palace.
Bang! The door was almost kicked open as Tang Zisu stumbled out, nearly slipping. Peng Yue quickly supported her, saying, "Be careful."
Tang Zisu grabbed Peng Yue's hand and urgently asked, "Where is Kong Xuan? That bastard, where did he go?"
Peng Yue hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, Kong Xuan just went to take a look. He'll be back soon."
Tang Zisu shook off Peng Yue's hand and rushed forward but tripped over her skirt and fell into the snow.
Peng Yue, usually steady and composed, turned pale with fright. With Kong Xuan just leaving, how could his wife and child end up in such a state? He quickly went over to help Tang Zisu up and asked anxiously, "Are you hurt?"
Tang Zisu was covered in snow and didn't care; she kept insisting, "I need to find him, I need to find him."
"Sister-in-law, stop making a fuss. He's off doing important things; what do you think you're doing?" Peng Yue actually had little patience for women.
"To watch over him, to follow him, to fight alongside him through life and death." Tang Zisu shouted out in desperation; she felt like she was about to go crazy.
But Peng Yue was already taken aback. Such a delicate woman could set aside life and death to be with her husband through thick and thin—how fortunate Kong Xuan was.
Peng Yue calmed down a bit and said, "Sister-in-law, I understand your feelings, but your abilities are not as high as Xuange's. If he has to worry about you during a fight, it could be even more dangerous. Just wait here for him; he is the Peacock King who has no equal across the Three Mountains and Six Winters and Seventy-Two Islands!"
"That was in the past. Now he has been cursed by the Bone Demon; using his powers causes him immense pain. How can I rest easy letting him go alone in this situation?"
Peng Yue was taken aback: "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"Did you ask?"
"Kong Xuan, this is how it is. Thinking you can bear everything, it was like this three hundred years ago, and it is still like this three hundred years later. It's infuriating."
"Peng Yue, you must come with me. The Sealing Pool is my seal; perhaps I can find a way. I've realized now that the black mist emitted by the Bone Demon is the evil spirit energy from the Sealing Pool. Just a mass of black mist is so difficult to deal with; how can Kong Xuan handle thousands of Demon Souls?"
Peng Yue transformed into a Giant Roc and said, "Get on quickly; we need to help him."
Tang Zisu didn't hesitate and climbed onto her younger cousin's back.
Hell, Demon Sealing Pool.
The Buddhist verses inscribed on the four pillars were completely destroyed, and the muddy black water in the pool surged up to twenty stories high before crashing down like a tsunami. The water spread rapidly, engulfing the Demon Palace, which quickly fell apart.
Kong Xuan hovered in the air, fearful of the sticky black mist. It was formed from the corruption of countless Demon Souls; anything that touched it would be devoured.
Kong Xuan bit his finger, using his blood to form seals with both hands. He sent out several sealing spells that vanished without a trace. However, he was drained of strength and nearly fell backward.
A pair of large hands caught him. Kong Xuan turned to see it was Po Jun and Lang Ye. Although they looked disheveled, their spirits were still high. They stood on either side of Kong Xuan, protecting him.
Kong Xuan patted their shoulders and looked at the rapidly spreading black mist below. "You two should leave here quickly."
Of course, they couldn't leave. Armed with weapons like towering mountains, they silently guarded Kong Xuan.
A mass of black mist flew in from the dark sky. As it got closer, they realized it was the fully darkened Bone Demon. He had shed his chieftain's guise, his body now made of blackened bones resembling charred wood, with Malachite hanging around his neck. He sneered ominously, "You're all here; just right for a big feast."
Kong Xuan shouted, "Bone Demon, you have brought this upon yourself! You see that you cannot control these evil spirit mists; you will be devoured safely."
The Bone Demon replied, "Am I scared? I don't believe it! I can do this; I will dominate heaven and earth!"
Kong Xuan suddenly flew forward, reaching out to snatch the Malachite from his neck. The Bone Demon had already been infiltrated by dark energy, and even the slightest movement of its bones produced a whistling sound, yet it could no longer unleash any formidable techniques.
The Infinite Demon Realm was shrouded in darkness, and Kong Xuan could only determine the position of the Bone Demon by the alternating red and green light emitted by the Malachite.
However, the Bone Demon was suffering from a backlash from the Demon Soul, appearing to be in extreme discomfort as its body swelled and then convulsed and twisted. Amidst the thunderous noise, the scheming Bone King reaped what he had sown; his body shattered into tiny bone fragments due to the backlash from the Demon Soul.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye, so incredibly unbelievable. The Bone Demon, having plotted for thousands of years, was just one step away from victory but fell victim to his own greed. Perhaps this was the greatest joke in the world.
Malachite fell along with his bone fragments into the chaotic black mist.
“Malachite!” Kong Xuan shouted, diving down to retrieve Malachite, but it was already too late.
Kong Xuan suddenly felt deflated; he widened his eyes and reached out, watching helplessly as Malachite fell to the bottom!
Suddenly, golden light burst forth as the Giant Roc illuminated the entire surface of the pool with its golden aura. The Giant Roc swooped down like an arrow, and the person on its back firmly caught Malachite.
Tang Zisu held Malachite in her hands but found it clear within, no longer dark; black mist flickered in and out. She quickly cradled Malachite against her chest, silently reciting purification incantations to cleanse away the black mist.
In this eerie black sky, the massive Golden Winged Bird flapped its wings to disperse the dark clouds. The woman on its back clasped her hands together as her long hair flew wildly around her. Slowly, a red glow began to shimmer around her, and a lotus formed from waves of light gradually opened its petals behind her.
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