The Darkin never imagined that one day they would become nourishment for others, or even be Carnage like the mortals they had once Carnage.
After the giant tortoise was chopped into pieces, Darkin in the forms of giant wolves, porcupines, and pythons swarmed onto the shore, never to return.
Xu Xiao didn't waste any words with these guys; he killed them all one by one without breaking a sweat.
The so-called Demigod Ascended are no match for Xu Xiao at this moment. After destroying the Spirit of Ionia, he has also filled in the gaps in his understanding of Native Magic.
Without realizing it, their strength increased significantly.
The ships that were about to dock in the distance, upon discovering the horrific scene on the shore, immediately turned back in fright, but it was too late.
Xu Xiao's figure traversed space and appeared on the ship in the next second.
" LeBlanc, is this your strategy? Using a group of Darkin to devour a tiger?"
LeBlanc, using the Mahamu, looked terrified, but ultimately managed a dejected, bitter smile.
"Are you really that strong? Even these cursed and corrupted Darkin can't deal with you. Are you even human?"
Xu Xiao's strength repeatedly broadened LeBlanc's horizons; he was so powerful that it was despair-inducing.
The Darkin were arguably the only power she could think of that she could leverage, but unexpectedly, they were completely ineffective against Xu Xiao.
The power of this mysterious mage was far greater than she had anticipated, making it impossible for her to outmaneuver him.
"Humans? I stopped thinking about them a long time ago... Never mind, there's no point in talking to you about that. Just face your own end."
Xu Xiao smiled and shook his head, his Arcane power radiating from his body.
This time, it wasn't just about destroying a clone; it was about using the power of the Rune of Destruction to launch an attack on the Pale Sorceress thousands of miles away, following the connection between the clone and the attack.
This thousand-year-old witch, skilled in magic, was utterly destroyed by the power of the Rune and vanished into the world.
"It's laughable. Any scheme or trickery ultimately requires power to back it up. Those who blindly choose conspiracies and tricks will only die in the shadows."
Xu Xiao shook his head, no longer paying attention to this suicidal witch.
Having dealt with LeBlanc, Xu Xiao then turned his attention to the bodies of the Darkin.
After gathering the remains, he prepared to return to help the monkey forge a new body.
Now that we're on the Valoran Continent, let's leave the remaining Darkin, Aspects, and Void to the monkeys to practice on.
The true spirit spreads throughout the heavens, and all things experience both bitterness and sweetness.
Xu Xiao sat silently in the Tushita Palace, experiencing the different journeys of each world.
The monkeys nearby also looked delighted, occasionally flashing a wistful smile.
"That was exhilarating! That was exhilarating! Indeed, life is full of trials and tribulations."
A portion of the monkey's true spirit was reincarnated into a world filled with Western gods, where, under Xu Xiao's arrangement, it engaged in a fierce battle with the Western gods.
Although he didn't do it personally, the body could sense everything the true spirit experienced.
Moreover, when their merits are perfected and they one day reach the Daluo realm, these reincarnated true spirits scattered throughout the heavens will be their most powerful support.
"Immortal, your methods are truly impressive."
The monkey danced and gesticulated excitedly as it approached Xu Xiao, its heart brimming with joy.
Hearing the monkey's voice, Xu Xiao slowly opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.
"Whatever you like, just quietly experience it and silently contemplate it. Perhaps these are the last days we can truly relax."
The secrets of heaven in Journey to the West have become chaotic, and the monkey also understands what calamity he will face five hundred years later.
At this moment, being able to travel the Great Chiliocosm with Xu Xiao through the reincarnation of his true spirit is quite a rare pastime.
"Understood, Immortal. We must join forces to fight this battle and live a good life."
The monkey bowed respectfully, then sat back down on the futon, quietly experiencing different lives.
Xu Xiao did some quick calculations and his true spirit sensed that some worlds still held interesting journeys. Fortunately, the five hundred-year period had not yet arrived, so he could only immerse himself in them once more.
Day and night alternate, and time flies by.
Five hundred years is several lifetimes for mortals, but a blink of an eye for immortals.
Especially when immersed in different worlds, time flies by.
On this day, an auspicious cloud drifted over the Southern Jambudvipa Continent, and Guanyin Bodhisattva, the savior of suffering, arrived in this so-called land of much strife and killing.
Looking down at the newly appointed top scholar with rosy lips and white teeth, Guanyin nodded and gently waved the willow branch in her hand.
An unseen thread of cause and effect connects the top scholar in the crowd below with the Mantangjiao in the decorated pavilion who are seeking a husband.
The Buddhist Sect pilgrimage to the Journey to the West, from which everything begins, starts here.
Jin Chanzi, who was banished Tathagata the Buddha, had already reincarnated nine times. He was only one lifetime away from officially embarking on his journey to the Journey to the West, which is why Guanyin personally made the arrangements.
"So, even the mighty Guanyin enjoys manipulating the karma of mortals. You've truly failed the Buddhist scriptures you've cultivated."
Is the so-called equality of all beings just empty talk?
Xu Xiao's voice drifted over, and he stood atop the auspicious clouds.
The five-hundred-year period has passed, and he can appear anywhere, after all, he still holds the divine position of the Duty Officer of the Sky-Patrolling Bureau patrols the Three Realms.
" Guanyin, do you know that altering the karma of mortals without authorization is a violation of heavenly rules?"
Guanyin's eye twitched, and she looked up at Xu Xiao.
"Xu Zhicao has misunderstood. This is a necessary sacrifice for the Journey to the Westward Calamity, and the Buddha has already been informed."
"Really?" Xu Xiao feigned ignorance.
"Hehe! If you don't believe me, you can always inquire in the Heavenly Realm, or even report it to the Heavenly Court. There's no need for me to explain to you."
Guanyin suppressed her old grudges and the urge to hold a grudge against Xu Xiao, and spoke coldly.
It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that the Southern Jambudvipa Continent of Jambudvipa was no longer a place where immortals could freely engage in magical battles.
As soon as the time was right, all the celestial deities, their mounts, and servants descended from the sky, not to mention some powerful figures who came to forcibly take on a share of karma.
For example, at this moment, the Great Tang in the Southern Jambudvipa Continent is a wisp of an incarnation of the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole in the Central Heaven, descending to the mortal realm.
Although he lacked the wisdom to understand the world, his status as a powerful figure meant that no one could afford to cause trouble at this crucial moment.
The journey to the Journey to the West, no matter how you look at it, is a mission to spread the Way, which begins with mortals seeking scriptures and teaching the world. Ultimately, it depends on the mediation of those who enter this calamity.
"It is Xu's duty to investigate in the Nine Heavens, and he will inform Guanyin at that time."
"I hope that Guanyin, even if she doesn't adhere to the Buddhist Sect doctrines, will also know that there are heavenly rules governing this world."
Xu Xiao merely made a few sarcastic remarks, knowing that such a thing could not be used to attack Buddhism.
"You!" Guanyin wanted to say something, but ultimately held back.
"I won't hold it against you, Xu Zhicao. You promised to personally participate in the calamity. I'll see how you perform later."
"Then just keep your eyes wide open and watch. This immortal will not keep you company any longer."
Having already broken off all pretense of civility, Xu Xiao no longer cared about saving face and rode a cloud directly towards the Heavenly Court.
Next came the so-called Journey to the Westward Calamity!