First Encounter with the Western Duo (2)

On Xuanzhou Island, Bo Huang stood on a wide beach, the sunlight bathing him and accentuating his tall, imposing figure. He gripped the God-Slaying Spear tightly, its body emitting a mysterious glow, as if harboring boundless power.

Si stood quietly opposite Bo Huang, its massive form shrouded in an enigmatic aura. A black spear was held firmly in Si's hand, emanating a unique energy fluctuation, dazzling and imposing like lightning in the night.

Bo Huang took a deep breath, his gaze solemn and resolute. He suddenly strode forward, the fine sand of the beach kicking up around him in a beautiful arc. His arm swung instantly, and the God-Slaying Spear transformed into a silver-white bolt of lightning, striking Si with unstoppable force.

Si showed no panic, calmly meeting Bo Huang's attack. Its posture was elegant and steady, the spear like a colossal black python, coiling around Bo Huang in an instant. Two immense energy waves collided, emitting a deafening roar.

Bo Huang and Si's figures intertwined against the beautiful backdrop, their movements swift and precise. Every attack carried the momentum of a storm, conveying an irresistible power.

Time seemed to stand still, only the duel between the two continued. Their eyes gleamed with unwavering resolve, as if they could persevere through any hardship.

After more than thirty exchanges, the God-Slaying Spear's killing intent became too strong, and Bo Huang could no longer control it. Helplessly, he had to retract the spear and say, "Consider yourself lucky. I don't want to accidentally kill you. Surrender quickly."

Si burst into laughter and replied, "We're both Taiyi Golden Immortals, and my cultivation isn't weaker than yours. Why should I surrender?"

Bo Huang frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "It seems you have a point, but so what? This is the Great Desolation, and here, the greatest principle is that might makes right. I'm stronger than you, so I'm right."

Just as their animosity intensified and they were about to fight, a voice echoed from the sky, "This one has a connection with my West. I ask Prince Bo Huang to step aside."

Bo Huang looked up in the direction of the voice and saw that it was the Daoist Zhunti. Bo Huang grumbled, "A connection? Who has a connection with you?"

Zhunti said, "You two both have a connection with my West. Would you be willing to come to Mount Sumeru and become my disciples in the West?"

Bo Huang inwardly complained, That place of his is so poor and run-down. If I become your disciple, I probably won't even get any good gifts. I'm not going.

However, he spoke politely. Bo Huang laughed heartily and asked, "Si, are you willing to come to Kunlun with me to enjoy yourself, or go with Senior Zhunti to Mount Sumeru for ascetic cultivation?"

Si pondered this and after a moment, replied, "After thinking about it, Kunlun Mountain seems better."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti was displeased and said, "Are you sure you won't reconsider? Going with him means being his mount. But mixing with me is different. A personal disciple, a guardian beast, those are very good positions."

Bo Huang interjected, "Si, don't be fooled by Senior Zhunti's sweet talk. His Mount Sumeru is as poor as can be."

Zhunti retorted, "What are you talking about? I call this cultivating a pure heart and few desires, not relying on the power of magical treasures."

Bo Huang casually quipped, "Of course you don't rely on magical treasures, because you don't have any, hahaha."

Zhunti's face darkened. He took out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree and said, "You sharp-tongued brat, today I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders."

Bo Huang's neck stiffened. "You haven't even become a Saint yet, and you dare try to lecture me? Don't you want Mount Sumeru anymore? Believe it or not, I'll go home, gather some people, and smash your Mount Sumeru!"

Zhunti's face darkened further. "I am, after all, a destined Saint. Don't be so arrogant, kid." With that, he flicked his sleeve and left, taking nothing with him.

Seeing Zhunti depart, Bo Huang turned back to Si and said, "Well? Are you coming with me now?"

Si shook its head and replied, "Zhunti has already left. Now that we are both Taiyi Golden Immortals, I've changed my mind. I'm not going with you."

Bo Huang was inwardly furious. He asked the System, "System, does this damned cow have any karma in the future? Will killing him cause any major trouble? I feel like eating beef."

After a moment, the System replied, "Ding, this cow will go through another tribulation in the Journey to the West. Killing him would affect merit. It's best not to kill him."

Hearing this, Bo Huang thought, If I can't kill him, can't I at least scare him? Watch this. With that thought, Bo Huang declared, "Since you won't come with me, don't blame me for being ruthless. Solar True Fire."

Saying this, he condensed Solar True Fire in his hand, forming a cover that enveloped Si. He then said, "Don't think you're a divine beast. I've used the great divine ability of 'pointing to the ground to form steel' to seal your ability to burrow, and now I've trapped you with Solar True Fire. If you still refuse to obey me, you'll turn into beef later."