Uchiha Yoru questioned the Bull Demon further, but learned nothing.
After all, to Hao Fu Lishi, humans all looked more or less alike.
If the Uchiha's blood-red eyes hadn't left such an impression on him, he wouldn't have remembered any distinguishing features of the person who had climbed the mountain.
After bidding Hao Fu Lishi farewell, the monkey, the pig, and the human continued up the charred mountain path.
The higher they climbed, the stronger the smell of sulfur became. The air was scorching, as if someone were blowing hot breath into their faces.
Loose gravel covered the ground, crunching underfoot. One careless step could send them slipping.
After walking for roughly the time it took an incense stick to burn, they reached a junction.
Sure enough, a bizarre-looking demonic cart blocked the middle of it.
Calling it a cart was generous. It looked more like a coffin brought to life, enclosed in a cart frame carved all over with flame patterns.
Its entire body was dark red, as though it had been soaked in blood and baked dry countless times. Firelight glimmered through its seams.
"So this is one of those Five Elements Carts?"
Zhu Bajie edged closer and looked it up and down. "Doesn't look all that tough."
Before he finished speaking-
The cart moved.
The flame patterns on its body suddenly lit up and began flowing as if alive.
Then an opening appeared at the front, spewing a blast of fire straight at Zhu Bajie's face.
Zhu Bajie jumped back in fright and held the Nine-Toothed Rake across his body. Flames struck the rake and scattered everywhere.
"Mother of mercy!"
"Careful, idiot."
The Destined One stepped forward with his staff, placing himself in front of Zhu Bajie.
After spitting that blast of fire, the cart turned to