Chapter 191: Chapter 120: Celestial Demon Slayer_3

By the characteristics of the four monkeys of the world, they shouldn’t be able to enter the heaven or earth realms. Even if the Red-Butt Horse Monkey can cross yin and yang, it would instinctively "avoid death and seek life."

Among the remaining three monkeys, Chu Xuan most desires the Long-armed Ape’s essence blood.

With it, he can hold the sun and moon, shrink mountains, manipulate the universe; in terms of direct combat power, it’s undoubtedly the strongest among the three remaining monkeys. If combined with the Intelligent Stone Monkey’s Law of Heaven and Earth, its power will soar dramatically.

Unfortunately, since Chu Xuan descended the mountain, it’s only been over three months, and there hasn’t been time to further enhance the stone monkey’s related Divine Techniques.

I wonder if obtaining more essence blood of the Intelligent Stone Monkey could accelerate this cultivation process.

"Let’s go. Although we entered half a day early, which doesn’t count as a real advantage, at least it’s quiet now, with no disturbances. Let’s see if we can gain something."

Chu Xuan said this and took the lead, flying with Sword Control, heading toward the Ruo Wood, which should be the central area of the human realm.

Gu Haitang naturally nodded and followed.

...

It was rare for the two to be alone, as if the whole world had only them left. Just when not even Qingqing was present, Chu Xuan thought Haitang might seize the opportunity to "attack."

But unexpectedly, Gu Haitang resumed the demeanor she had when they first met years ago, calm and indifferent, no longer proactively approaching him, just quietly flying for over an hour.

As Chu Xuan pondered this, he realized and turned with a smile, "So you don’t truly like me; you just didn’t want to lose to Qingqing, which is why you kept competing with her along the way."

Gu Haitang hesitated for a moment before admitting, "That’s right, that’s how it is."

Although Chu Xuan had anticipated this, he still felt somewhat disappointed, merely shaking his head without further comment.

In fact, Haitang had said before that she hadn’t developed feelings for him, but due to Qingqing’s recent meddling, Haitang felt compelled to respond, leaving Chu Xuan with some hope.

Now "returning to reality," he felt somewhat disheartened, especially after confronting Ji Mingyu and separating from Qingqing, experiencing a unique loneliness.

Once, Master Fuyunzi asked Chu Xuan how he viewed Haitang.

At the time, his response was: "This person is inscrutable; her true thoughts are hidden deep within, not an easy woman to deal with."

Now, upon reflection, it’s indeed true; he has never touched Gu Haitang’s inner world, and she’s still the same as she was back then.

Thinking this, Chu Xuan’s heart grew colder.

...

Regarding Chu Xuan’s question, many thoughts flashed through Gu Haitang’s mind in just one brief moment.

Ultimately, she thought: Since Qingqing is no longer here, it’s better to remain reserved and proceed as originally planned.

After all, I don’t truly like him, it’s just for the sake of family...

So eventually, Gu Haitang gave a definitive reply.

What surprised her a bit was that Chu Xuan seemed somewhat disappointed, turning away and ignoring her.

This puzzled her secretly, shouldn’t it be like this?

Last time in Dongxianfang, I said something similar, didn’t Chu Xuan already have psychological preparation? Why is this reaction different from the last?

Thinking about it, Gu Haitang decided to speak up, to ease the atmosphere.

"I heard from the elders that within the Ruo Wood Secret Realm, there are remains of ancient immortals’ abodes. It would be great if we were lucky enough to find one or two."

Chu Xuan responded mildly, without saying much.

Gu Haitang was even more surprised and tried other topics, "By the way, why are you searching for the essence blood of the four monkeys of the world?"

"Nothing, it’s for cultivation."

Gu Haitang could discern Chu Xuan’s absent-mindedness, feeling secretly annoyed. If you don’t want to talk, then don’t, I’m not going to force you. Why do you have to be perfunctory with me?

As a result, the two didn’t speak any further, creating a somewhat cold atmosphere.

Suddenly! A giant sandworm with a massive, open maw burst from the ground, attempting to bite down on them.

This was a wild beast nurtured within the secret realm, unlike the outside world’s demon beasts, carrying more or less some ancient bloodlines, even being ancient variants themselves.

Although these beasts rarely develop intelligence, and it’s even harder to take form, they are often much stronger within the same realm and possess greater vitality than ordinary demon beasts.

Just as Chu Xuan was about to act, Gu Haitang gathered a Chaos Hand Seal and launched it across space!

The massive, gray palm print was impressively powerful, instantly smashing the sandworm’s head into a pulp.

Yet the sandworm didn’t die; the bloodied wound rapidly healed, and its other head emerged from the ground, spraying a large amount of corrosive acid.

Chu Xuan pulled out the Earth Tier superior flying sword "Celestial Demon Slaying Immortal Sword" given by Lady Baihua, and with a flick of his wrist, the Cyan Lotus Sword Technique was activated, countless cyan sword lights fell like rainbows!

Not only did they extinguish all the acid, but they also pierced through the entire body of the sandworm, pinning it firmly to the ground, resembling a giant cyan lotus blooming.

With a gentle wave of Chu Xuan’s sword, that "cyan lotus" immediately exploded with a "bang~" into countless sword qi, thoroughly shattering the beast into tiny pieces, unable to revive.

This flying sword, which Chu Xuan had refined on the road a few days prior, proved to be very powerful, with a "Celestial Demon Slayer" divine technique attached within, serving as a major offensive move.

However... this is a rare demon-attributed flying sword, likely circulated within the demon tribe. Who knows where Wuyou Valley obtained it?

Moreover, reflecting on it, Chu Xuan thought, with demon, dao, buddhist, and magic attributes, he seemed to have four properties in harmony. Sadly, this isn’t a game world where chain skills exist.

"Are you alright?" he asked, looking at Gu Haitang.

Haitang merely nodded calmly.