The divine beast stared, its face twitching, a whirlwind of emotions churning within.
What in the world was going on?
Just as it was about to show off, this happened. Was this a joke?
It gazed up at the sword wheel in the sky, filled with astonishment and a surge of fear.
It had underestimated the cunning old schemer Kongxu back then. It had always thought that Great Immortal Kongxu had created such a massive sword wheel in the sky as a source of light, like a sun. It never imagined it to be a deadly weapon, let alone one with such terrifying offensive power.
If Great Immortal Kongxu had used this sword wheel against it back then, it would have been utterly devastated and suffered a terrible fate.
Thinking of this, its resentment towards Great Immortal Kongxu lessened considerably.
Seeing that it was no longer its concern, the divine beast immediately retracted the aura it had just unleashed. However, Sima Hongfeng and the others nearby still sensed something amiss.
Tu Shan Mingyue reacted the most strongly.
She remembered vividly that not long ago, this damned creature had pinned her down, drooling and wanting to swallow her whole.
If someone hadn't intervened, she would have been eaten long ago.
Tu Shan Mingyue clutched her mouth tightly, afraid she might scream.
This was an incredibly ferocious divine beast. Although its strength seemed greatly diminished due to its injuries, it was still immensely dangerous. If it were to attack, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Sima Hongfeng turned his head to stare at the divine beast and asked with uncertainty, "The divine beast Si Xiang?"
He was well-traveled and, despite the divine beast's swift retraction of its aura, he had sensed it and recognized it as the aura of a divine beast known as Si Xiang.
Sima Hongfeng quickly figured out why Si Xiang was here. It turned out this creature was the one that had escaped from the Ancestor's Heavenly Stellar God Punishing Array.
Seeing its identity exposed, Si Xiang haughtily raised its head and nodded coolly.
It then waited for everyone to be shocked and cry out in amazement.
However, things did not unfold as it expected.
Er Lengzi, heartbroken, touched the sword-infused bluestone and found that there was very little Void Sword Essence left. His face was etched with pain, and he paid no attention to anything else.
Xia Wan'er glanced at it curiously a couple of times and then lost interest.
Firstly, Si Xiang was currently disguised as a low-level immortal beast, and its appearance was rather unsightly.
Secondly, Xia Wan'er was carrying a Kun egg in her arms, and her standards had risen. Naturally, she no longer looked favorably upon Si Xiang.
Tu Shan Mingyue's eyes were filled only with terror and resentment, still holding a grudge for nearly being eaten.
As for Sima Hongfeng, he looked down on Si Xiang with great disdain. It was truly a worthless creature for refusing to submit to the Ancestor back then.
If it had been willing to follow the Ancestor then, perhaps the Ancestor would not have been harmed by villains.
Si Xiang was stunned.
When had divine beasts become so insignificant?
There was no enthusiastic welcome, no screams, not even a polite reception.
"I am a divine beast!"
Si Xiang announced, expecting a reaction from everyone.
But its expectation was met with emptiness; no one took it seriously.
At this moment, the light of the sword wheel receded, returning to normal.
Not far away, Ji Mo's figure reappeared.
He stared blankly at the sword wheel in the sky and sighed softly.
When he had been trapped by the Netherworld Undying Vine earlier, the sword wheel had exhibited strong fluctuations and then established a connection with him.
It was then that he had unleashed the sword wheel's terrifying offensive power, completely eliminating the Netherworld Undying Vine.
The reason the sword wheel had reacted was that the indescribable, terrifying black shadow reflected in the single eye of the Netherworld Undying Vine was the culprit responsible for the death of Great Immortal Kongxu.
"Brother Kongxu, I will avenge you."
Ji Mo clenched his fists and secretly vowed.
No matter what kind of existence that black shadow was, he would one day find it and tear it to shreds.
The enemy was incredibly powerful, and his task was to complete his body's evolution as quickly as possible and become stronger.
"Huh, what is this?"
Amidst the ashes of the Netherworld Undying Vine, Ji Mo found a root, about a finger thick and three feet long, dark red in color.
Ji Mo picked it up curiously and tugged hard. It was incredibly sturdy.
This was the only remaining section of the Netherworld Undying Vine's root. It had not been destroyed, but it had completely lost its vitality.
"I happen to need a belt."
Ji Mo casually tied it around his waist. It fit quite well, he had to admit.
Si Xiang stared intently at this root, cursing Ji Mo in its heart for being blind, using such a divine object as a belt. It was a complete waste of a treasure.
This root was the essence of the Netherworld Undying Vine. Even such a powerful attack had failed to destroy it, which spoke volumes about its toughness.
If it were refined into a Sky Binding Rope, its power would be boundless, easily restraining all levels of Celestial Immortals, and even divine beings.
Si Xiang was extremely envious and considered how to acquire this treasure by any means necessary.
Sima Hongfeng piloted the flying boat to greet Ji Mo and complimented him in a low voice, "Ancestor, you are truly too powerful. You annihilated the Netherworld Undying Vine with a single move. You are invincible."
Ji Mo spread his hands helplessly. These were all the formidable techniques of Great Immortal Kongxu. It was a pity that the sword wheel could not be taken away, but if he encountered powerful enemies in the future, he could lure them here and use the sword wheel against them.
This could be considered a trump card.
"Let's leave here."
Ji Mo instructed.
The Void Secret Realm contained many of Great Immortal Kongxu's secrets, and these outsiders could not know too much, so it was time to depart.
Sima Hongfeng understood the implications and immediately nodded, instructing Er Lengzi to pilot the flying boat toward the exit.
He then went to admonish the survivors, telling them to keep their mouths shut and not speak carelessly after they left.
Si Xiang tiptoed closer to Ji Mo, contemplating how to open its mouth and get its belt.
But Ji Mo suddenly shouted, "Sect Master, not bad! Where did you get such a plump donkey spirit?"
He stared at Si Xiang, his mouth watering uncontrollably.
They say dragon meat is from the sky and donkey meat is from the earth. This donkey clearly looked different from ordinary donkeys; it was obviously an immortal donkey. If made into donkey burgers, the taste would undoubtedly be superb.
"I, a donkey spirit?"
Si Xiang was so enraged it was about to explode on the spot.
It actually had the horns of a deer, the face of a horse, the neck of a camel, and the body of a donkey. To be precise, it belonged to the divine deer species.
Now, Ji Mo calling it a donkey spirit nearly infuriated it to death.
Moreover, it couldn't stand Ji Mo's gaze, which was fixed upon it, and the smacking of his lips. What did that mean?
"Sect Master, everyone has worked hard on this trip. When we get back, I'll make you some donkey burgers to help you recover."
Ji Mo smiled, eyeing Si Xiang, and began to think about how to cook it deliciously.
"Ah, eat... eat it?"
Sima Hongfeng and the others were stunned.
This was a divine beast! Was it really going to be eaten?
"Why keep it if not to eat?"
Ji Mo found it inexplicable. It was just a donkey; why were they so surprised?
"Don't eat me! I'm willing to recognize you as my master and follow you faithfully."
Si Xiang trembled, terrified, and immediately knelt before Ji Mo, expressing its willingness to submit.