After his encounter with the Nine-Headed Monster, which resulted in the loss of several heads, the creature fled back to its lair, terrified and unwilling to seek revenge.

  The mere title of being a disciple of Master Subhuti from Mount Fangcun was enough to intimidate him!

  Xu Fang stood high in the sky, a cold smile playing on his lips.

  If the Nine-Headed Monster dared not seek vengeance, that was fine. But if it dared to confront him again, it would not find the same luck next time!

  “Fourth Princess, the Nine-Headed Monster is gravely injured. It will take thousands of years for it to recover, and it probably won’t dare to trouble you again,” Xu Fang said to Ao Tingxin, then he reached out and stroked the Ruyi Jingu Bang before tossing it into the sea.

  The earlier summoning of the Ruyi Jingu Bang was somewhat accidental; while it was indeed a good weapon, it wasn’t suitable for him.

  “Thank you, noble immortal,” Ao Tingxin replied, watching Xu Fang’s actions.

  Xu Fang nodded and said, “Since this matter is settled, I should take my leave now.”

  His purpose for coming into the world was to cultivate and experience life among mortals. His encounter with the Nine-Headed Monster in the East Sea was purely coincidental; he would not linger here.

  Ao Tingxin unconsciously glanced at Xu Fang's profile, feeling a bit uneasy. “If that’s the case, safe travels, noble immortal…”

  Xu Fang slightly inclined his head, then transformed into a streak of rainbow light, soaring into the sky!

  As Xu Fang departed, Ao Tingxin watched his retreating figure, murmuring to herself, “I should find time to visit Mount Fangcun and accompany Sister Yang Chan. Perhaps I’ll have another chance to see Xu Fang…”

  A faint blush, unnoticed by her, crept onto her cheeks.

  Xu Fang was oblivious to Ao Tingxin’s feelings.

  At this moment, he rode the clouds, leaving the East Sea behind.

  With his True Immortal cultivation, it took him half a year to traverse the vast ocean before finally reaching the human realm.

  He couldn’t help but wonder how Sun Wukong had the tenacity to row away from Flower Fruit Mountain back in the day.

  Once his feet touched the ground, Xu Fang didn’t deliberately choose a direction. Instead, he followed a narrow path for several miles until the road gradually widened.

  However, what he saw made his expression grow somber.

  This place, located at the border between the Eastern Victory Divine Continent and the Western Bull Demon Continent, was home to numerous human kingdoms and demon strongholds.

  Logically, the human race and the demon race should be distinctly opposed, yet what Xu Fang observed was far from that.

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  Many areas were desolate, the remnants of war visible everywhere, while countless vengeful spirits wandered aimlessly.

  After nearly a day of traveling, Xu Fang found himself several hundred miles from the East Sea when a city appeared before him.

  This city suddenly struck him with a sense of familiarity. Upon closer inspection, realization dawned on him.

  The city’s walls bore three large characters: White Tiger City!

  “I seem to have originated from White Tiger City in my previous life,” Xu Fang muttered to himself. His original identity was that of a citizen of White Tiger City. After losing his parents, he sought the path of immortality and became a disciple of Master Subhuti.

  When he left, the city had appeared quite normal, but now…

  The atmosphere was thick with demonic energy, and dark clouds loomed overhead.

  “Is the city being plagued by demons?!”

  Xu Fang pondered for a moment, then suppressed his cultivation, blending in with the appearance of an ordinary mortal, and made his way into the city.

  Since he was here to experience the mortal world, encountering a city suffused with demonic energy—especially one with which he had a connection—was something he could not avoid.

  Moreover, in this world where the human race flourished, if he encountered demons slaughtering mortals, he could gain significant merit by eliminating them.

  Having spent some time in this world, Xu Fang understood the value of merit.

  The city bustled with activity, the streets teeming with people, creating an illusion of prosperity!

  However, Xu Fang’s brow furrowed slightly.

  In the midst of the bustling crowd, he noticed something amiss!

  Despite the liveliness, the faces of the people lacked any color, and he could sense no vitality within them!

  “Excuse me, brother, what’s happening in the city…”

  After a moment of contemplation, Xu Fang grabbed a passerby, intending to inquire about the situation. However, he was taken aback by the chilling coldness emanating from the person!

  When the man turned to look at Xu Fang, his eyes were hollow, devoid of any life!

  “How intriguing…”

  Not wanting to pursue the conversation further, Xu Fang released the stranger and gazed at the throngs of people bustling down the street!

  These individuals resembled marionettes, their vacant eyes filled with a chilling aura of death!

  “It seems the entire city is devoid of living souls.”

  Xu Fang narrowed his eyes, falling into deep thought.

  The presence of death was unrelated to cultivation; it only emerged from corpses. The longer a body had been dead, the heavier the aura of death!

  Since he hadn’t noticed the death aura in the beginning, it was likely that these individuals had not been dead for long!

  Combined with the ominous dark clouds overhead and the pervasive demonic energy, it was clear that there was a powerful demon lurking within this city!

  Crack—

  Suddenly, a thunderclap shattered the silence, and the black clouds above unleashed a torrential downpour!

  The unexpected rain brought a smirk to Xu Fang’s lips. “It starts to rain heavily just as I enter the city. If I said it wasn’t targeting me, no one would believe it…”

  As the torrential rain fell, the bustling ‘crowd’ scrambled to find shelter. In mere moments, the once-crowded street was left with only Xu Fang.

  “Young master, with such heavy rain, why not find a place to take cover?”

  Just then, a sultry voice rang out from behind Xu Fang. He turned to see a woman in her twenties rushing toward him, curiosity dancing in her eyes.

  Unlike the other residents, this woman’s gaze was vibrant and lively, her beauty captivating, completely devoid of any aura of death.

  However, with his True Immortal level of perception, Xu Fang could immediately sense the overwhelming demonic energy surrounding this woman!

  “Although this demon’s energy is potent, it doesn’t seem capable of slaughtering the entire city. There must be other demons behind her!”

  Xu Fang’s expression turned slightly stern, but he softened his demeanor and responded, “To be honest, I came here to visit relatives, but I didn’t expect to encounter such a torrential downpour. I was just wondering what to do…”

  As soon as he finished speaking, a glimmer of light flickered in the woman’s eyes, quickly hiding behind a mask of propriety. “In that case, why not come to my house to take shelter from the rain…”

  Her unusual demeanor did not escape Xu Fang’s notice!

  However, Xu Fang was determined to root out the powerful demon behind her, so he nodded in agreement. “Thank you for your kindness, then.”

  To experience the mortal world, one had to possess the courage to walk into the lion’s den!

  Moreover, slaying the demon behind her would surely yield even more merit!