Shi Junâs right hand moved uncontrollably, which then proceeded to press his head on the ground, preventing him from moving at all.
âYing Yuzhenâ sat in front of him and said, âLittle Jun, why must you act like this?â
Hearing her voice, Shi Junâs struggle became even more violent.
He placed his left hand on his right, hoping to move it away. However, his right handâs strength was strong beyond imaginable, as if a mountain was lying there. No matter how hard he tried, he couldnât move it at all.
The woman calmly said, âPreviously, when that Devil asked if the Broad Creed Mountain would execute kin punishment, we all know that they would do so if Iâm the only one affected.â
âYouâre the brethren that they prioritize. After all, youâre the offspring of your grandfather and Songtao. As for me, Iâm merely receiving their treatment because of you. Isnât that right?â
Shi Junâs body shook slightly.
âIâve already turned into a Devil. Even those of the Broad Creed Mountain wonât grace me with their mercy. They would kill me right on the spot to prevent future troubles.â The woman quietly said, âIf Zhong Yuan lets you go under my behest, what are you planning on doing? Are you planning on killing me, then perishing alongside me?â
Shi Junâs body continued to struggle. However, his magnitude of movement was already decreasing.
The Earth Devilâs words continuously rang inside Shi Junâs head.
âLittle Jun, things had already progressed till this state. How about us two being together forever? In the past, Songtao had succumbed to darkness solely because he hoped for us two to remain safe...â
Before she finished her words, Shi Jun suddenly made a move. On his left hand, sword-light flickered, which he then proceeded to pierce through his right palm and his right eye!
Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan let out a bellow filled with rage. The devilish lights by Shi Junâs right hand and his right eye disintegrated, and the devilish marks started fading.
Devilish lights flickered by his right leg. From there, Devil Monarch Zhong Yuanâs groans could be heard, âYou dare...â
âMy grandfather is Shi Tie!â
âMy master is Xu Fei!â
âMy senior apprentice-uncle is Yan Zhaoge!â
âMy senior apprentice-granduncle is Yan Di!â
âI want to be like them!â
Blood leaked from Shi Junâs right hand and eye like a stream of the river. Yet, he didnât pay it any heed and continued sitting upwards.
âYing Yuzhenâ frowned and finally opened her eyes, displaying dark ocher-colored devilish lights, projecting the denseness of the earth itself.
She raised her hand, hoping to stop Shi Jun. However, a sudden stream of light came flying in her direction, as if a meteor was descending.
The Earth Splitting Pearl created the stream of light. Xu Fei had returned, wielding the Earth Splitting Pearl.
He had no devilish intent within him and was thus free from the Infernal Devilâs influence. He immediately extended his hand and suppressed âYing Yuzhen.â
The Earth Devil used Ying Yuzhen as his reincarnation physique. As of now, her cultivation realm was still far too weak.
âIâll never be like my dad. I wonât succumb to darkness!â
On the other side, Shi Junâs sharp roar resounded.
As his sword appeared, he immediately plunged it towards his right leg!
Previously, he had the intention of perishing alongside Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan using the Anti-Devil Countering Rune. However, the rune was altered by Chen Qianhua, ultimately resulting in him being infested by the Infernal Devil.
Only, Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan took over half of his body, fusing with half of his flesh.
Shi Jun landed another two blows, reaping his right eye, right arm, and right leg of their vitality. Moreover, it even damaged his soul, something deemed near impossible to cure once injured. However, in turn, he managed to kill Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan, making him perish once again!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âLittle Jun!â Xu Feiâs heart was filled with sorrow. However, he knew that such an outcome was inevitable.
The brawl between the two sides was already over. The Earth Devil and Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan had both reincarnated.
Under such circumstances, suppressing any one of them using external powers would already be futile. The only method of solving such issues was to make them perish.
If Shi Jun werenât decisive enough, he would only continue to be infested by Devil Monarch Zhong Yuan, ultimately becoming the devilâs reincarnated manifestation.
Xu Fei grabbed âYing Yuzhen,â pulling her towards Shi Junâs side. Then, he extended his hand and assisted him in recovery.
âMaster, youâre back...â Shi Jun smiled weakly, his voice barely seeping out of his mouth.
âIâve met the Roving Jade Heavenâs Liberal Emperor. He was the one who brought me back here.â Xu Fei said, âHeâs currently fighting against Chen Qianhua outside, along with the Roving Jade Heavenâs Tranquility Emperor.â
Shi Jun turned his head and looked at the âYing Yuzhenâ captured by Xu Fei. Yet, contrary to his previous emotional expression, he was currently filled with calmness.
âSo, the two of you. Who shall make their move first?â said âYing Yuzhenâ in a calm tone.
Xu Fei turned to look at Shi Jun, âChen Qianhua had provided an alternative for us. Could you reenact what happened to you and alter the Anti-Devil Countering Rune within her body? With this, you can trap the Infernal Devil within her body and send it to the afterlife once again.â
While this might inflict severe injuries on her, this could very possibly save her life.
âThe Devil residing within my body is a Devil Monarch, which was why I could settle it like this.â Shi Jun tragically shook his head, âSuch a method wonât work against the Earth Devil.â
Xu Fei remained silent.
He lowered his head and looked at the Earth Splitting Pearl.
He could only awaken the pearlâs intelligence, not use it to attack his foes.
Even if he could gain complete control over it, it still wouldnât solve their current problems.
Because Ying Yuzhenâs cultivation was still far too low, Xu Fei could slap the Earth Devil to death even now.
However...
After a momentary silence, a decisive look appeared on Xu Feiâs face. He let go of Xu Fei, lifted âYing Yuzhen,â and walked to the side.
â...â Shi Jun opened his mouth, yet no voice came out. Only his entire body was trembling.
âSo, youâre the one doing it?â The woman calmly said, âLittle Jun might resent you in the future.â
Xu Fei remained silent and merely took out the Earth Splitting Pearl.
Engravings of the devil-suppressing ritual were carved unto the Earth Splitting Pearl.
Due to the previous clashings, the ritual was damaged a little. Xu Fei had been working diligently to repair it.
In the Sky beyond Skies, Yan Zhaoge, Feng Yunsheng, and Chen Xuanzong werenât the only ones proficient in dealing with the Devils. While Xu Feiâs cultivation was far inferior compared to them, he was also an ace in this particular matter.
All thanks to Shi Jun and his mother.
âItâs useless.â The woman plainly said, âDo it the straightforward way. Sigh, itâs such a pity for me to perish by the hands of a mere Martial Saint.â
âEarth Devil, no one said that you were victorious,â said Xu Fei slowly.
Then, he raised his head and swallowed the Earth Splitting Pearl!
Seeing this, Shi Junâs eyes widened. Even the Earth Devil was a little surprised.
Xu Feiâs entire body emitted dark-ocher lights as if an ocher brilliance was shrouding his entire body.
The rich and active spiritual qi of the earth continuously surged within his body, causing blood to permeate through every pore of his body.
âMaster!â Shi Jun exclaimed.
The Earth Devil stared at Xu Fei, and his amusement arose, âSo youâre doing it this way... After swallowing the pearl, you could temporarily become my compatible reincarnation physique. However, since you canât handle the pearlâs spirit qi, youâre bound to be torn apart very soon.â
âCould it be, youâre planning on replacing my current physique and perish alongside me?â
Xu Fei didnât bother answering him. He only grabbed âYing Yuzhenââs body.
As the Earth Splitting Pearlâs spirit qi continued to surge, the Anti-Devil Countering Rune buried within Xu Feiâs body started taking effect, forcefully pulling the Earth Devil into his body!
By right, after the Earth Devil managed to reincarnate, he shouldnât be able to change his husk anymore.
However, using the Earth Splitting Pearlâs innate countering powers, Xu Fei managed to do so!
The dark-ocher devilish lights within Ying Yuzhenâs eyes dispersed. She shut her eyes, lost her consciousness, and weakly fell to the ground.
The rune by Xu Feiâs chest solidified into stone, which then covered his entire chest.
Rocks started expanding outwards, transforming most of Xu Feiâs body parts into a stone statue.
He lowered his head and stared at his chest. Then, he looked at the mother-son duo and smiled with sincerity.
âMaster... senior apprentice-brother Shi... Iâve lived up to your trust...â