The Ghost Realm and the Demon Realm

"Congratulations on your successful transformation into a dragon. From now on, you are the Black Water Profound Dragon. Once your vow is fulfilled, ascension will be a natural outcome..." Zhuge Xiang congratulated the Black Water Profound Dragon.

Regardless, this Black Water Profound Dragon is a powerful ally for Zhuge Xiang right now. It is a being of the Immortal-Demon level. Even though its cultivation is suppressed, the Dragon Qi within its body is still of the Immortal-Demon level.

"All of this is thanks to your help. The so-called oath is also my duty." Facing Zhuge Xiang, the Black Water Profound Dragon showed no arrogance whatsoever. Instead, it stared intently at Zhuge Xiang with its dragon eyes.

Having reached the Immortal-Demon level, the Black Water Profound Dragon's perspective naturally broadened. He spoke with a hint of amazement, "As for you, with your Dharma Aspect Realm cultivation, you actually possess a trace of Immortal Spiritual Energy within you. It seems our meeting in the Immortal Realm is just around the corner."

"But I'm very curious," Black Water Profound Dragon said, a hint of doubt in his eyes, "I see that you possess Demon Body, and are even Demonic Path Cultivator. Even if you were to ascend, you should enter the Demon Realm. But why do you have immortal Immortal Spiritual Energy within you?"

Zhuge Xiang merely smiled at Black Water Profound Dragon's words without replying. He knew the reason perfectly well. Although he was Demonic Path Cultivator and possessed Demon Body, the power within Zhuge Xiang did not come from his own cultivation of demonic arts, but was bestowed upon him by the system. Therefore, the power bestowed by the system itself had no inherent attributes; it was simply transformed by Zhuge Xiang into demonic attributes that suited his identity.

The spatial collapse had become extremely severe. Seeing that the entire Dragon Tomb had completely collapsed, Zhuge Xiang and the Black Water Profound Dragon did not linger and hurriedly left the Dragon Tomb space.

Black Water Profound Dragon turned back one last time, looking at the complete collapse of the Dragon Tomb space, the Dragon Ancestor's tomb, and the mountain of treasures, all vanished into the Void, a hint of Guilt in his eyes.

"Dragon Ancestor, this is my fault. Now that I am also a member of the Dragon Clan, I will definitely serve the Dragon Clan well if I have the opportunity," the Black Water Profound Dragon murmured as it watched the Dragon Ancestor's tomb disappear into the Void. It seemed to be speaking to the Dragon Ancestor, but also to itself. It was more like a vow to the Heavenly Dao.

On the other side, Ying Qianshan, holding Ying Wushuang in his hand, moved with incredible speed and quickly found a deserted island in the East Sea. Severely injured and having used Secret Technique to forcibly boost his strength, Ying Qianshan was now completely exhausted.

After immobilizing Ying Wushuang and setting up a Formation to isolate his aura with his final departure, Ying Qianshan took out two Pills and sat cross-legged.

This sitting still lasted for seven whole days. Fortunately, Ying Wushuang's cultivation had already reached the Great Accomplishment Stage; otherwise, if he were an ordinary person, he would have starved to death long ago. However, no matter what Ying Wushuang, he was unable to break the confinement set up by Ying Qianshan and could only quietly wait for Ying Qianshan's injuries to fully heal.

Seven days later, Ying Qianshan opened his eyes. Although his injuries had not fully healed, they had recovered by about 70-80%. However, the side effects of the Secret Technique were severe, leaving Ying Qianshan's internal power stagnant like a pool of still water. He would be unable to fight for a month.

"What exactly do you want from me?" Ying Wushuang asked angrily as Ying Qianshan's injuries stabilized and he opened his eyes.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths to capture you," Ying Qianshan said calmly, looking at Ying Wushuang's wary gaze. However, without being able to use his own power for a month, Ying Qianshan would have no way to leave this island, let alone Rescue Ying Wushuang.

"It seems I have to stay on this deserted island for a month until the side effects of the Bloodlust Technique wear off," Ying Qianshan murmured to himself as he surveyed the island.

The island wasn't large, but it wasn't small either, about ten miles in circumference. Although he couldn't use his cultivation level, with Ying Qianshan's physical strength, ordinary beasts, even Fairy and Demon Monster, would have a hard time harming him. However, if he encountered a powerful Demon Monster, that would be a different story.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye. Zhuge Xiang, along with the Black Water Profound Dragon, had returned to the Asura Sect. Regarding Ying Wushuang's abduction, Luo Ba and the others frowned. With Ying Wushuang in the enemy's hands, the initiative in this war had also fallen into their hands.

"This is a bit tricky. Ying Qianshan's strength is unfathomable. Even we are not confident of victory. Now that Ying Wushuang is in his hands, we are at a complete disadvantage," Liao Wufa said, his brows furrowed and his expression somewhat grim.

The other Golden Body Bodhisattva, Bai Qi, Luo Ba, the Demon Queen, the Dragon King, Zen Master Da Wu, and others all looked grim. The two sides were locked in a fierce battle, and as the saying goes, "Man proposes, God disposes," meaning that the Heaven's will is extremely important.

Ying Wushuang, on the other hand, is precisely the one who can influence the direction of Heaven's will's will. If Heaven's will is not on his side, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven for his righteous cause to succeed.

"I'm sorry, this whole thing started because of me," Black Water Profound Dragon said, feeling extremely guilty as he looked at the embarrassed expressions on everyone's faces.

"No need to say anything more. Now is not the time to assign blame, but to figure out how to take action and Ying Wushuang back," Zhuge Xiang replied, shaking his head.

Even if we investigate Black Water Profound Dragon's responsibility now, it will be of no use. Ying Qianshan will not return Ying Wushuang. The fundamental solution is to find a way to solve the problem.

"Dragon King, do you have any good ideas?" Turning to the East Sea Dragon King, Zhuge Xiang asked. As the longest-lived person present, he was knowledgeable and experienced, and it was always good to consult the East Sea Dragon King for advice.

The East Sea Dragon King frowned slightly, clearly troubled by the current predicament. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Actually, we must retrieve Miss Ying Wushuang, but to do so, we must first know where East Sea Dragon King Ying Qianshan is hiding."

"This is indeed the biggest problem," the East Sea Dragon King said, and everyone else nodded in agreement.

Ying Qianshan's hiding place is indeed a problem. Although Ying Qianshan is on the side of the Great Qin Imperial Family, he is not actually part of their camp. Even the Great Qin Imperial Family Great Qin Emperor probably doesn't know of Ying Qianshan's existence. If they can't even find Ying Qianshan, how can they possibly rescue Ying Wushuang?

"Since the Dragon King says so, he must have a suitable plan," Zhuge Xiang continued to ask. Everyone knew that they first needed to find Ying Qianshan's whereabouts, so since the Dragon King had brought it up, he must have a plan.

"Indeed, finding Ying Qianshan's whereabouts is difficult, but not entirely impossible," said the East Sea Dragon King, who had lived for countless years and was very knowledgeable. Nodding, the East Sea Dragon King didn't keep anyone in suspense and said, "As far as I know, there are two beings who can help us find Ying Qianshan's location."

"Which two?" Black Water Profound Dragon asked. He was very enthusiastic about Ying Wushuang's matter. After all, Black Water Profound Dragon felt very Guilt about Ying Wushuang's capture. Moreover, whether or not he could rescue Ying Wushuang was related to whether Black Water Profound Dragon could ascend to immortality.

"First of all, it is said that in the Netherworld Ghost Mansion, there is an Ancient Divine Beast named Dictation Beast, which can hear the voices of all things and distinguish right from wrong. If one can enter the Netherworld Ghost Mansion and find Dictation Beast, with its help, one will surely find the whereabouts of Ying Qianshan. However, the Netherworld Ghost Mansion is located in the Ghost Realm, and it is as difficult as ascending to heaven for mortals to enter it," said the East Sea Dragon King.

"And what about the other one?" the Black Water Profound Dragon asked, echoing the words of the East Sea Dragon King. The others also turned their gazes to the East Sea Dragon King, marveling at his vast knowledge, even knowing about the divine beasts of the Ghost Realm.

"Legend has it that there are four monkeys in the Heaven and Earth, not belonging to any of the ten categories of things in the Heaven and Earth. The first is the Intelligent Stone Monkey, who understands transformation, knows the seasons, knows the advantages of the land, and can move stars and change constellations; the second is the Red-Buttocked Horse Monkey, who understands yin and yang, knows human affairs, is good at entering and leaving, and can avoid death and prolong life; the third is the Long-Armed Ape Monkey, who can grasp the sun and moon, shrink mountains, discern good and bad fortune, and manipulate the universe; the fourth is the Six-Eared Macaque, who is good at listening, can understand reason, knows the past and the future, and understands all things," the East Sea Dragon King spoke eloquently, but when he mentioned the Intelligent Stone Monkey, his expression became somewhat unnatural.

"Oh? The Six-Eared Macaque, skilled in listening, discerning reason, knowing the past and future, understanding all things? Does the Dragon King mean for us to go and find that Six-Eared Macaque?" Zhuge Xiang said, slightly moved, after hearing the last part.

The four types of monkeys mentioned by the Dragon King all possess extraordinary abilities, truly comparable to Ancient Divine Beast. However, only the last one Six-Eared Macaque, can resolve today's predicament.

"Indeed, Dictation Beast is hidden in the Netherworld Ghost Mansion, and entering it is extremely difficult. However, Dictation Beast is, after all, just a divine beast, and it is said that Ti Ting once followed Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, so its nature is much gentler. It will be a little easier to see it and seek its help."

At this point, the East Sea Dragon King paused slightly, then continued, "However, although finding the Six-Eared Macaque is easier than entering the Netherworld Ghost Mansion, the Six-Eared Macaque is Demon Heart with terrifyingly high cultivation; it can even devour Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens alive. Seeking its help will be much more difficult."

The East Sea Dragon King's meaning was clear: the Netherworld Ghost Realm was Ghost Realm, and it was extremely difficult for living people to enter it. Although the Demon Realm was also Mortal Realm, Zhuge Xiang was, after all, Demonic Path Cultivator, so entering the Demon Realm was much easier than entering the Ghost Realm.

The Ghost Realm is difficult to enter, but Dictation Beast is easy to talk to. The Demon Realm is easy to enter, but the Six-Eared Macaque is extremely ferocious. Gaining its help could very well mean risking one's life. (To be continued...)