Dreaming of Returning to the West
Thinking about this, Zhou Ming found Di Jun much more pleasing to the eye when he looked at him again.
What a kind person.
Even on his deathbed, he wanted to contribute to his cause.
He decided to help Di Jun.
Zhou Ming raised his hand, and a ball of energy condensed in his palm, radiating a heart-palpitating aura.
He handed it to Di Jun.
"This is one of my attacks, which can help you break Jieyin the defensive measures that Zhunti have set up on Mount Sumeru."
Di Jun received the ball of energy and felt the power within it that was enough to make him tremble with fear, which greatly calmed him down.
He bowed deeply to Zhou Ming.
"Thank you so much Saint! Di Jun... is deeply grateful!"
Zhou Ming waved his hand and added another sentence.
"However, I have one condition."
"If you wish to self-destruct after destroying Mount Sumeru, go deep underground within Mount Sumeru."
Although Di Jun was puzzled, he nodded without hesitation.
"Di Jun understands! He will certainly obey the Saint's instructions!"
He knew that Zhou Ming's words must have a deeper meaning.
However, for him, it made no difference where he self-destructed.
As long as Mount Sumeru is taken down with it, that's enough.
Zhou Ming waved his hand.
You don't need to thank me. I have my own reasons for helping you.
"After all, you gave me the River Diagram and Luo Shu and the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array, so I have to make sure they're worth the money."
"Alright, that's settled then."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ming casually waved his hand, and the barrier surrounding the two of them quietly dissipated.
The barrier disappeared.
The attention of everyone— Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti —was focused on Zhou Ming Di Jun.
They were eager to know what Zhou Ming Di Jun had just discussed.
However, Zhou Ming Di Jun ignored them.
Di Jun turned around and looked at the remaining Demon Army on the battlefield.
"Give me all the Star Banner."
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every Demon Clan.
The surviving Demon God dared not delay and immediately set to work, collecting the Star Banner that had not been completely destroyed in the great battle and respectfully presenting them to Di Jun.
Di Jun took the tattered Star Banner and turned to walk towards Zhou Ming.
He handed over the River Diagram and Luo Shu in his hand, along with the pile of tattered Star Banner.
"Saint."
"The Star Banner was severely damaged in this great battle; only these remain."
"However, the River Diagram and Luo Shu contain the complete refining method, which you will understand upon taking a look."
Zhou Ming calmly accepted the items, nodded, and put them away.
Then, Di Jun took out another Magic Treasure, the Monster Summoning Banner.
He held the Monster Summoning Banner, walked up to Nuwa, and bowed deeply.
"Your Ladyship."
"The Monster Summoning Banner can command all demons under heaven; this item is now entrusted to you."
"I hope you will take good care of the Demon Clan race in the future."
Nuwa's heart skipped a beat when Nuwa saw the Monster Summoning Banner that Di Jun handed her.
A strong sense of foreboding instantly enveloped her heart.
Di Jun's actions and words were clearly an explanation of his final wishes!
Instead of catching the Monster Summoning Banner, she took a step forward.
"Di Jun!"
"You don't need to worry!"
"With me here, no one will be able to touch you! I will protect you!"
A bitter look appeared on Di Jun's face, and he gently shook his head.
"Your Ladyship, you need not trouble yourself any further."
"I... have my own plans."
He didn't explain further, but solemnly placed the Monster Summoning Banner in Nuwa's hands.
Then, he took one last deep look at the Demon Clan who had followed him until now, before turning to face Zhou Ming.
"Sage Zhou Ming."
Please.
Zhou Ming met his gaze and slowly began to speak.
"With me here, there won't be any problems."
"Go ahead and don't worry."
Di Jun bowed respectfully to Zhou Ming.
"Thank you, Your Saint."
"Thank you, Your Saint."
After he finished speaking, he showed no further hesitation.
His body transformed into a golden Long Rainbow, tearing through the void and hurtling the West.
"Don't go!"
"Where do you think you're going!"
Seeing Di Jun leave, Yuanshi Tianzun and Zhunti acted almost simultaneously, trying to stop him.
However, as soon as they made a move, Zhou Ming appeared in front of them, blocking everyone's path.
The faces of the Saint immediately turned ugly.
Zhunti rushed on the road.
"What do you mean by this, fellow Daoist?"
"How could we let Di Jun, the culprit, go free?"
"He committed such heinous crimes, how can we let him just walk away like this!"
Zhou Ming looked at him expressionlessly.
Why should I explain my actions to you?
"You lot, just stay here and wait quietly."
"You'll find out soon enough."
His words were extremely domineering, which angered the Saint, but they dared not actually take action.
They couldn't beat Zhou Ming.
Just then, Nuwa's voice rang in Zhou Ming's mind, tinged with anxiety.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming, what exactly did Di Jun say to you?"
Zhou Ming responded calmly.
"He's going to destroy Mount Sumeru."
"Let me help you to stop the Jieyin and Zhunti for a moment."
Nuwa's brows furrowed instantly.
"Destroy Mount Sumeru? How could Humanity Dao be so easily destroyed?"
"His trip will only be a waste of time!"
Zhou Ming's next words sent a shiver down Nuwa's spine.
"He wanted to destroy Mount Sumeru by using the power of his self-destruction."
"What!"
"How could he be so stupid!"
Nuwa could no longer remain calm.
"No! I have to go and get him back! I can't let him do something so foolish!"
She was about to leave when Zhou Ming stopped her.
Zhou Ming transmitted his voice to Nuwa.
"This is Di Jun's own choice."
He has already resolved to die.
"After all, he is the Demon Emperor, and he has the dignity befitting that Demon Emperor."
"Fellow Daoist, let's respect his choice."
Nuwa paused upon hearing Zhou Ming's words.
She gazed the West, finally letting out a long sigh, and said no more.
Meanwhile, the Three Pure Ones and Jieyin and Zhunti sensed that Di Jun was heading the West and felt something was amiss.
What is he going to the West for?
Tongtian was somewhat puzzled.
Primordial Lord snorted coldly.
"At the end of their rope, they're just running away haphazardly."
Just then, Zhunti's expression suddenly changed drastically.
"Why is Di Jun heading the West?"
"He wouldn't be planning to cause trouble in the West, would he?"
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and he suddenly became anxious.
"Not good!"
"Senior brother! Let's go back quickly!"
"Di Jun is definitely going to destroy our foundation in the West as revenge!"
Jieyin hearing Zhunti's shout, Jieyin sensed something was wrong and immediately nodded.
"Junior brother, let's go back quickly!"
As they spoke, the aura of Saint emanated from their bodies, and they prepared to return to Mount Sumeru.
However, two Dao Body simultaneously blocked their path.
It was Zhou Ming and Nuwa.
Zhou Ming looked at the two anxious people and spoke calmly.
"Fellow Daoists, please wait here for a moment."
Nuwa's face was no longer filled with sorrow, but instead with overwhelming hatred and indifference.
She stared intently at Jieyin and Zhunti, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between her teeth.
"You two, want to go back to the West?"
"Dream!"