Monkey Sun and his companions felt the surge of magical energy converging between heaven and earth. Their expressions shifted drastically.
"Oh… What in the hell is this? Why is it so terrifying!"
"Brother Monkey, can that thing really be the ghost of the Tathagata Demon Buddha?"
Zhu Bajie struck down the demonized dragon with his rake and then asked.
The monkey shook his head. "I don't know. But one thing is certain — these monsters are growing stronger by the moment. We can't hold back any longer. Let's go all out…"
"Agreed!"
The two looked at each other — Zhu Bajie and the drifting shadow — and let out a roar together.
A torrent of enormous spiritual energy surged straight into the heavens. A giant pig and a colossal ape materialized in the mountain range.
"The demons are finished!!!"
Boundless water elements coalesced into a razor-sharp sword, slashing forward.
BOOM.
Every demon within a hundred miles was annihilated in an instant.
Zhu Bajie spat out a sphere of light, slaying the demon in Golden Wonderland with a single strike.
…
In Beiju Luzhou.
Yang Jian witnessed what the Tathagata was doing through his divine eyes and immediately issued orders to the temple — everyone was to begin offering sacrifices at once.
This breed of demon could no longer be handled by mortal means.
They had to rely on the power of the gods.
From that moment, the temple began a massive-scale sacrifice. Hundreds of millions of believers knelt together, their faith unwavering, hoping only that the gods would descend and utterly eradicate this demon plague afflicting the world.
At this moment — whether spirit or monster, whether human or immortal — all knelt.
The sky was being torn open ceaselessly. Rivers of chaos poured into the world.
Watching the tumultuous air flow in from the outer realm, the Tathagata screamed with excitement.
"Hahahaha…! At last — I've found it! Is this the outside world? What overwhelming power…"
The Chaos Sea's power was indeed immense. But the air within it was largely turbid, unfit for cultivation under any circumstances.
Still — the Tathagata had long ago absorbed vast quantities of filth from the Chaos Sea. Now, encountering these gases, he felt like a fish returned to water.
Excited, he howled!
"So refreshing! Simply intoxicating — like the true waters above the Nine Heavens, it makes the soul reel!"
"I need more power… faster… I need more power…"
A monstrous spider miles wide kept roaring, its body stretching across the heavens. The sky was being torn apart without mercy.
Watching the terrifying Chaos Sea tear open, the Profound Girl of the Nine Heavens could not stop her violent trembling.
*Are we going to die?*
The world was splitting apart. What a fearsome Tathagata!
Just as the Profound Girl of the Nine Heavens was about to be swallowed by the darkness, a ray of light was born from her heart.
The light was like fireflies.
It was hope.
Countless luminous blossoms drifted through the air, and the people gazed at the light in bewilderment.
It seemed this thing could give them hope!
Not long after, a melodious singing voice rose from within the light. A small figure appeared.
"I love to take a bath and my skin is good~ La la la la la~ La la la la la~"
"I love to take a bath, and my skin is so good~ La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la~"
"It's so good that the gods love me~~~"
"Uh… Where am I?"
The girl in the light woke from the coldness in the air.
Then she saw the giant spider.
"Wah! A spider — what a terrifying monster! Don't come near me, don't come closer… Lord God, I won't sing anymore!
I'll eat bananas every day from now on…
Please don't make me look at this spider!"
Guoguo's frightened voice echoed out.
Standing in the light, Liu Che held her in his arms and felt his mind nearly collapse.
"Idiot — you just saw how big that thing is. Did you not notice how weak it actually is?"
"Oh! You're right — it really is weak… (＾－＾)V"
Guoguo finally caught on.
Although this monster looked truly frightening and monstrous in appearance…
Its strength was outrageously feeble.
"Go — these believers are praying. Use that power to destroy it…"
"Mm."
With Liu Che's encouragement, Guoguo nodded vigorously. She raised her tiny hand and pointed at the giant spider. Her refined little face was utterly serious.
"Bad guy — taste the power of our believers… Light of Hope: Cannon of Destruction!"
Countless brilliance condensed in the palm of her hand.
At that moment, all the believers discovered they could feel themselves within the light.
That was faith.
It was also the hope of the people. Countless blessings gathered together.
But could such modest power truly defeat that terrifying Demon Lord?
When the people's beliefs began to waver…
The power of the light orb began to fade at the same rate. There was even some decay.
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Guoguo was a little speechless. Why couldn't they pluck up their courage?
At that moment, Liu Che spoke:
"Believers — take up your courage! As my people, you must stand proudly.
Stand tall. Look up at the monster.
He is not a demon. He is not evil.
It is only what you see with your eyes that makes him so. But he is actually very weak…
Open your eyes. Look up to the sky. I am with you!"
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
With Liu Che's encouragement, the people forced their eyes open. They found that although the sky was collapsing and the ground was shaking…
All of it was slowly freezing.
The gods stood in the sky.
Teaching them to live with pride.
Confidence!
Eagerness!
Belief!
Hope!
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