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Chapter 424: Chapter 34 Surprise_3

While treating the injuries of the Wu Monkey King, Wang Ba also reviewed the previous battle process with him.

In fact, the Wu Monkey King, who already possessed the power of Class III after his transformation, even if he could not defeat the heavily injured Yuan Wenzhi, should not have been so weak, to be severely injured by a single attack.

It was entirely the Wu Monkey King's arrogance, that caused him to overlook the opponent's potential hidden skills, as well as disregard for his own protection.

But this could be considered a side effect of the transformation.

Although the Wu Monkey King's overall strength significantly increased after the transformation.

The price was that his temper became extremely aggressive, attacking anyone he saw except for Wang Ba.

In this state, except for the innate Mountain Fall technique which he used instinctively, other spells are difficult to deploy in a timely manner.

"This will be the focus of your cultivation for the next while, you need to be able to control your emotions and judgment after transformation."

"Further on, it is about taking control of your body at all times, letting your consciousness control your body, not the other way around."

Wang Ba gave the Wu Monkey King his mission.

The Wu Monkey King listened with some confusion.

Wang Ba didn't care too much.

The Wu Monkey King has great Spiritual Wisdom, but after all, it is a Class II Spirit Beast, perhaps it will not understand him until it reaches Class III.

But three days later,

When Wang Ba saw the Wu Monkey King transform into a giant Ape six zhang tall, and then squatting in front of a small mound shorter than him, his face turning red with strain, Wang Ba realised that he had underestimated the Wu Monkey King's spirituality.

"What a good monkey!"

Zhao Feng was also attracted by the Wu Monkey King's method of cultivation. Hearing Wang Ba's introduction, he couldn't help but show admiration.

Wang Ba couldn't help but nod in agreement.

The potential of the Wu Monkey King is far greater than he imagined. Once the Wu Monkey King has fully recovered, he should also train this little fellow well.

In addition to treating the Wu Monkey King, he was mainly busy studying the changes occurring in the Spirit Temple these days.

He sunk his consciousness into the Spiritual Government.

He saw the faceless statue standing still in the middle.

The Yin God's Descent Bow has been completely swallowed by it, and the face of the faceless statue has also changed.

"The chin…"

As Wang Ba stared at the chin of the faceless statue, he was slightly taken aback.

It looked so familiar.

It was so familiar.

The facial contour of the previous faceless statue had vaguely made Wang Ba feel familiar.

But he didn't give it too much thought.

When the statue swallowed the Yin God's Descent Bow, Wang Ba made a sudden realisation.

The curvature of the statue's chin was almost identical to his own.

If he were to cover the upper half of his face, even he would have trouble distinguishing between the two.

"Could it be… that the face of this statue will eventually change to look like me?"

Wang Ba couldn't help but raise this speculation.

"What does this signify?"

Considering his previous experience at Zhenling Palace, where he seemed to have become a different person, constantly calling for the Yin God's Descent Bow, a wave of uneasiness settled in his heart.

He vaguely sensed that the statue that appeared in the Spiritual Government might not be as simple as he had initially thought.

At least in the original "Book of Yin God's Grand Dream", there was no mention of a statue appearing when entering the Second layer.

But he didn't think too much about it at the time.

Plus, during the initial completion of the Second layer, a sound rang out that almost shattered his soul.

All of this hints at the possible existence of hidden secrets.

However, with a thought from him,

A wave, as red as blood, quickly appeared in the statue's hand, and instantly formed into the shape of a bow.

"Yin God's Descent Bow…"

Wang Ba looked at the long crimson bow with a repressed aura, his face solemn.

The Yin God's Descent Bow could be summoned at any time after being absorbed by the statue.

This was also one of the results he had researched over the past two days.

And he had a vague feeling that he could use this bow.

It's just that some of the source of the Yin God Bow had been consumed by the statue, and what was left was probably enough for one arrow.

"However… with this arrow, at least I can fight against the Golden Core."

He did not dare to think about the higher levels. Being able to threaten the Golden Core with Foundation Establishment, would be enough in the Yan State.

With a thought from Wang Ba, the red long bow turned back into a stream of red water and poured back into the statue.

After gazing deeply at the statue, Wang Ba's consciousness quickly left the Spiritual Government.

Two days later.

Zhao Feng found Wang Ba:

"Younger brother, Elder Tang summons you!"

Wang Ba's eyes lit up:

"Is it about Tang's sister?"

Zhao Feng shook his head: "I'm not sure, the Sound Transmission Talisman that Elder Tang sent didn't say. Let's go and see."

Wang Ba nodded his head.

The two quickly found the nearby Linglong Ghost Market and successfully entered the First layer.

Originally, the opening day for the Second layer had not yet arrived.

But as a VIP who can enter the Third Layer, Zhao Feng has the privilege to bring Wang Ba to the Second layer even when it's not open.

As they got transferred, they saw Tang Ji standing not far away.

Seeing Wang Ba and Zhao Feng, a smile appeared on Tang Ji's face.

"Shen, I didn't look for you, but you didn't come to find me."

Seeing Tang Ji's smile, the tension in Wang Ba's heart immediately eased.

Just as he was about to speak,

Zhao Feng suddenly sent Wang Ba a secret message.

Wang Ba was taken aback, but then seemed to understand.

He quickly bowed in respect, a look of guilt on his face:

"Elder Tang… please forgive my previous deceit. My actual name isn't Shen Fu, but Wang Ba."

Chapter 425: Chapter 34 Surprise_4

"Wang Ba?"

At those words, Tang Ji paused, seemingly recalling something. Then, his eyes sparkled with surprise:

"You… don't tell me you are from that Tianmen Cult in the Chen State… the one skilled in raising Spirit Chickens?"

Now it was Wang Ba who was taken aback.

"Elder Tang knows me?"

"Of course, I had previously visited Chen State…"

At once, Tang Ji recounted his experience in the Chen State, excluding anything related to his sect and the 'Membrane Eye'.

Upon hearing that the Tianmen Cult was almost entirely decimated, with the Sect Hierarch Ning Daohuan and all Golden Core Craftsmen dead, and the remaining followers fleeing in all directions, Wang Ba couldn't help but freeze.

His emotions were thrown into disarray.

He had thought about the demise of the Tianmen Cult.

Even imagined that one day, when his Cultivation Base bloomed, he would return to the Tianmen Cult and decapitate Ning Daohuan and Lu Yuansheng.

But truly hearing of the Tianmen Cult's annihilation, not just the little gossip he had heard from others before… it felt surreal.

"So, you are indeed from the Devil Cult…"

Tang Ji also regained his senses, his brows slightly knitted.

Zhao Feng suddenly spoke at the side:

"Elder Tang, you can't blame the junior brother for this."

He then began to recount Wang Ba's hardship from his humble time at the East Saint Sect.

Although his storytelling skills left a lot to be desired, his sincerity and frankness shone through.

Listening to Zhao Feng's story, Tang Ji's gaze towards Wang Ba softened, showing a hint of surprise.

He didn't expect Wang Ba to have such a complex past.

In just three to four short decades, he had experienced far more than many cultivators half their lives.

Despite facing such deprivation, he stayed true to himself and managed to achieve his current level.

He was reminded of the previous scene where Wang Ba and Bu Chan had fought against a Golden Core cultivator.

Breaking the silence, Tang Ji said,

"Don't worry, I, Tang, am not prejudiced. I hold no grudges for the past."

"Besides, it is our sect's negligence that allowed a devil cult like Tianmen to infiltrate…"

Remembering this, his thoughts landed on Senior Brother Yao, who was in charge of keeping the peace in the Chen State.

It was this old fellow, who was negligent and unconcerned about his duties, allowed the East Saint Sect to be destroyed by external devil cults, and consequently affected Wang Ba, then an insignificant character.

Now, this same old fellow had travelled a great distance just to recruit Wang Ba as a disciple.

Such were the unpredictable ways of fate.

Shaking his head, Tang Ji set the sentiment aside and turned to the matter at hand, saying to Wang Ba,

"Wang Ba, the reason why I've called you here is because there is a matter involving your dao partner that you need to address."

Wang Ba was momentarily stunned.

He was only supposed to be treating an injury. What else is there to decide?

He immediately asked,

"May I ask, Elder Tang, has something happened to Bu Chan?"

"No, not at all. She's perfectly safe."

Realising that his attitude had led Wang Ba to misunderstand, Tang Ji quickly shook his head to correct it.

"Then what needs my decision…"

Wang Ba was somewhat confused.

Seeing the puzzled look on Wang Ba's face, Tang Ji couldn't help but smile:

"A matter of joy."

"Do you know… your dao partner is pregnant?"

"Huh?!"

Wang Ba stood there, rooted

to the spot, in stunned silence.