As the most cherished son of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld, Tianwei was a figure of considerable importance.

  Truth be told, merely carrying such a title was enough to intimidate the majority of powerful beings across the Three Realms!

  It was widely known that although the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld was restricted within the Blood Sea of the Underworld, it was not because he lacked the ability to emerge; it was merely that he chose not to heed the summons of the Saints!

  Moreover, as long as the Blood Sea remained intact and the River of the Underworld undying, even the Six Saints of Heaven would think twice before provoking the Ancestor without cause!

  With such a formidable backing, Tianwei had always acted with impunity.

  Unfortunately for him, today he encountered Xu Fang!

  A direct disciple of Master Bodhi from Mount Fangcun!

  “Please, turn back, dear treasure!”

  Xu Fang acted decisively without a hint of hesitation, the gleaming blade of his flying knife flashed through the air, and in an instant, he severed Tianwei's head!

  Tianwei, fallen!

  In his final moments, Tianwei could not comprehend why this human cultivator, even after he had invoked the name of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld, would still insist on killing him!

  Did this human truly not fear provoking the Ancestor?

  However, he would never have the chance to unravel the mystery of what would follow.

  As Tianwei fell, the oppressive aura in the Mother River gradually dissipated.

  Xu Fang closed his eyes, using his divine sense to feel the aftermath, and nodded in satisfaction.

  The Dao of Heaven had bestowed merit, signifying that the troubles of the Mother River had been temporarily resolved.

  Though he did not know how the Asura clan had come to this place, Xu Fang was indifferent to the details.

  “Now that I've slain the beloved son of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld, he will surely learn of it soon.”

  Xu Fang mused quietly to himself. It had been several years since he left Mount Fangcun, and he had achieved the status of a Golden Immortal. It was high time to return and visit his master.

  Of course, before he left, he did not forget to take the blood-red narrow blade, the Blood-Mourning Blade, from Tianwei!

  This blade contained boundless malevolent energy, and after Xu Fang refined it, it became an extension of his will. Such an innate treasure was not something Xu Fang would ever pass up!

  While Xu Fang fought Tianwei, the entire Kingdom of Women was closely watching the battle unfold.

  When they saw Tianwei defeated and the Mother River returning to calm, a thunderous cheer erupted from the crowd.

  Yet, when their eyes fell upon Xu Fang’s receding figure, silence enveloped them.

  Especially the queen, Qingwei, whose lovely face was marked with a hint of melancholy.

  The falling blossoms may have intentions, but the flowing waters remain indifferent.

  As Xu Fang departed the Kingdom of Women, he was unaware of Qingwei's emotional turmoil and even less aware of the monumental stir caused within the Blood Sea of the Underworld due to Tianwei's demise!

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  As Tianwei’s adoptive father and the leader of the entire Asura clan, the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld was acutely aware of every single one of his kin.

  After all, he had created the entire Asura clan from his own essence. It could be said that each member was a part of him!

  Now that Tianwei had fallen, he sensed it immediately!

  This was also why Xu Fang left so promptly after slaying Tianwei!

  The Ancestor of the River of the Underworld's reputation instilled fear across the Three Realms, wielding the twin divine weapons, Yuan Tu and Abyss, capable of killing without incurring karmic debt!

  For the first time in many years, he was truly enraged!

  His most beloved son, Tianwei, had fallen in the mortal realm!

  And yet, as he calculated the circumstances with a snap of his fingers, he could not discern the identity of his son’s killer!

  This left the Ancestor feeling deeply frustrated!

  If he did not vent his anger, would the Three Realms forget that he existed?

  “Tianbo Xun, where is Yuse?”

  With the utterance of his command, the Blood Sea roiled restlessly!

  Two blood-colored figures emerged like phantoms!

  “Disciple present!”

  Tianbo Xun and Yuse, both direct disciples of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld, were powerful and possessed a strong thirst for blood!

  “Immediately lead a team to the mortal realm and find the one who killed Tianwei! If you do… execute him on the spot!”

  The Ancestor’s words left Tianbo Xun and Yuse momentarily stunned.

  They had thought their master summoned them for another matter, only to discover that his beloved son, Tianwei, had been slain!

  Which bold individual dared to commit such an act?

  “Yes, master, we obey!”

  Though questions lingered in their minds, Tianbo Xun and Yuse swiftly accepted their orders, each leading a team of Asuras into the mortal realm!

  “Hmph! Did I remain hidden in the Blood Sea for so many years, only for you to think I have no temper?”

  The entire Blood Sea trembled due to the issuing of the decree.

  At that moment, a loud Buddhist chant rang out.

  “Amitabha, River of the Underworld, you are being impulsive.”

  As the voice echoed, the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld felt a surge of inexplicable annoyance. “Ksitigarbha? Is this matter related to your Buddhist sect?”

  Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had guarded the Blood Sea of the Underworld for countless years, causing the Ancestor to harbor a profound disdain for those of the Buddhist order.

  Now that Ksitigarbha had suddenly appeared, it was hard not to provoke suspicion within the Ancestor.

  “Ha ha, this matter has nothing to do with my Buddhist sect.”

  Ksitigarbha’s voice resounded again. “The Asura clan should not exist in this world, but their presence in the Blood Sea is an act of divine mercy. Now that the Asura clan is emerging, the Heavenly Court will not stand by idly, and neither will the Buddhist sect!”

  To be frank, Ksitigarbha’s words were genuinely for the benefit of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld. Unfortunately, in his current state of anger, the Ancestor could not heed any counsel.

  “Does the Buddhist sect have some ulterior motive? Do you think I am unaware? Ksitigarbha, do not feign compassion here. My son Tianwei has been killed, and I will have my revenge!”

  Ksitigarbha fell silent for a moment, only to let out a long sigh that drifted away into the distance.

  Tianbo Xun and Yuse each led their Asura kin into the world, determined to track down the one who killed Tianwei.

  The Asura clan acted without restraint, inciting a storm of anger among the populace, leaving the common folk in despair!

  As the sovereign of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor could not stand idly by!

  In the Heavenly Court, at the Southern Heavenly Gate!

  The Pagoda Bearer Devaraja Li Jing was ordered to mobilize a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals to descend to the mortal realm and quell the chaos caused by the Asura clan!

  The Three Realms began to tremble!

  Meanwhile, the source of all this turmoil, Xu Fang, remained blissfully unaware of the chaos he had unleashed by slaying Tianwei.

  After killing Tianwei, he returned directly to Mount Fangcun.

  However, upon arriving at the mountain gate, before he could even pay his respects to Master Bodhi, he received news from his fellow disciples.

  Sun Wukong had been reprimanded!

  During these years, Sun Wukong had diligently trained at Mount Fangcun, and perhaps due to Xu Fang’s influence, he had been particularly hardworking in his cultivation.

  In just a few short years, he had mastered the Seventy-Two Transformations to perfection!

  As a result, when the disciples gathered to tease him, they naturally wanted Sun Wukong to demonstrate his skills.

  Back when Xu Fang had been the center of attention at Mount Fangcun, Sun Wukong had often envied him. Now that Xu Fang was not around, Sun Wukong was all too happy to show off his transformations in front of the other disciples!

  As a consequence, Master Bodhi had to step in and reprimand Sun Wukong!

  “Could it be that my crossing over has caused Sun Wukong to be sent down the mountain earlier than intended?”

  Xu Fang’s mind raced, and after confirming that Master Bodhi and Sun Wukong were in the back mountain, he hurried over to see what was happening.