They found the power of the earth's core. It was inside a cave in Spirit City—a tiny golden point of light, yet it contained immense power.
Gold signified heaviness; great Kun bore all things.
The earth carried all living beings beneath heaven, so it naturally possessed great power, though very little of it leaked out.
To take away the power of the earth's core, several people of considerable strength had to work together. That was why they had personally descended to the mortal realm.
By becoming a nation's Imperial Preceptor and wielding considerable authority, searching for it became much easier.
Uchiha Shin and the others could not take away the power of the earth's core, so they left it there for Su Ming to guard.
Black Sky's wife, who had been taken by the heavenly soldiers, was also found. Like Black Sky, she was a large bear, exceptionally imposing.
Uchiha Shin and the monkey were preparing to return as well, but he had Black Bear follow Big Ox and assist him.
The group then went their separate ways.
Uchiha Shin and the monkey did not continue traveling about for pleasure, because Subhuti had already sent someone to summon them back.
High in the distant sky, the Barefoot Immortal watched the two leave with a smile before flying toward the Ninth Heaven.
"Monkey, we're going to be punished when we get back this time."
The monkey said, "If Master wants to punish us, then we'll accept it."
He deeply respected Subhuti. He would absolutely obey his master's commands.
"Big Brother Shin, Monkey!" Nezha came speeding over atop the Wind Fire Wheels.
The monkey asked, "Nezha, why are you in such a hurry?"
"I just remembered something. There's someone I want you to look after for me."
After saying that, Nezha released