Chapter 803

Suddenly, Li Jing's expression changed, his aura shifting into something overwhelmingly dominant.

His form moved, and he vanished from the courtyard.

Nezha, curious, followed closely behind.

Not just Nezha—Mu Zha, Jin Zha, and the others who had just gained supernatural powers could not hold back; they followed too.

Outside the Li Fu.

Long Wang's face flickered with anger; he was about to confront him, when suddenly a figure of extraordinary bearing appeared before him.

"Li Jing?" Long Wang was stunned.

When did Li Jing become this strong?!

That aura that suppressed heaven and earth, that defiant, unruly presence—was this really the foolishly loyal Li Jing?

Yet, remembering the Long Zhu, he felt Li Jing possessing such power was only natural.

The Long Zhu of the East Sea is the very source of the East Sea's essence.

Lose the Long Zhu, and the East Sea will become a dead wasteland in seven days.

Such a divine artifact, if assimilated, would naturally elevate Li Jing's strength to a terrifying level.

The only thing he couldn't understand was—how could Li Jing assimilate the Long Zhu so quickly?

But then, remembering the Long Zhu had vanished completely, Long Wang's anger flared up instantly.

"427 Li Jing…"

Before he could finish speaking, five figures appeared behind Li Jing.

They were Yin Shi, Nezha, Mu Zha, Jin Zha, and a fierce little demon.

Long Wang's words died in his throat.

Even if the Long Zhu of the East Sea was powerful, even if it was the East Sea's source, it could not possibly create six powerful, terrifying beings all at once.

If only one person had gained power, he could still deceive himself into thinking Li Jing had stolen the Long Zhu and gained supreme strength.

But Li Fu's five family members and one demon—all had attained heavenly-level power.

How could a single Long Zhu accomplish this?

Thinking of this, Long Wang was deeply shaken.

When had this ordinary Li family become so powerful?

If these few were unleashed, their strength would surpass that of all Four Seas combined.

"I didn't know Long Wang had come—what is your business?" Li Jing asked calmly.

With power behind him, he no longer spoke with timidity.

Long Wang steadied himself and said, "Recently, the Long Zhu went missing from Long Gong. I've come to ask, General Li, whether you've noticed any suspicious individuals nearby."

"The Long Zhu is missing?"

Li Jing frowned. "I've been in seclusion lately and know nothing of outside affairs. Nezha, Mu Zha, Jin Zha—have any of you noticed anything?"

"Father, I've been at home the whole time," Nezha said with perfect obedience.

Mu Zha nodded in agreement: "We haven't gone out."

Long Wang, hearing this, felt disappointed.

Nezha suddenly added, "But earlier, Dao Jun brother divined the heavenly pattern and already knew the Long Zhu's whereabouts—it was Shi Ji who sent the nine-tailed fox to steal it."

Although Nezha's legendary tale was first spread by Su Xiao, Nezha refused to leverage her influence.

Besides, Su Xiao had no influence whatsoever in this world.

Instead, Zhang Taixuan, praised by Nüwa and Taiyi Zhenren, could be used to deceive Long Wang.

"Dao Jun?" Long Wang was surprised.

Nezha smiled. "Dao Jun's name is Taixuan. He created the Luodao path—even Nüwa Niangniang and Master hold him in high esteem. Recently, he even exchanged cultivation arts with Dao Jun brother."

Long Wang was astonished: "I've never heard of such a person."

"What kind of status does Dao Jun hold?" Li Jing said proudly. "Long Wang, though you hold high rank, how do you compare to Nüwa Niangniang? Had Dao Jun not chosen to reveal himself, even Nüwa Niangniang wouldn't know he exists."

"I see," Long Wang said, stunned, then suddenly understood. "So he's an ancient being. Then what does Shi Ji hope to gain by stealing the Long Zhu?"

"Of course, to devour its power," Nezha grinned. "Long Wang, hurry after them—you might still recover the Long Zhu. Otherwise, it'll be gone forever."

"Thank you for the warning," Long Wang bowed, preparing to ride the clouds away.

Nezha stirred, glancing at Li Jing.

Li Jing said, "Long Wang is my neighbor. Let me assist you in this matter. Nezha, come with me."

"Father, what about us?" Mu Zha and Jin Zha asked.

"You stay and guard the home, in case demons attack."

Long Wang's lips twitched, barely holding back a laugh.

Your household has three Tianxian realm beings—what demon would dare come?

"General Li is most thoughtful. Let's go."

The three men and one demon rode the clouds toward Skull Heart.

Not long after takeoff, Nezha drew his Qiankun Ring and hurled it instantly.

Boom—

The next instant, a mountain was pierced through.

"Ahh…"

A cry of agony rang out, leaving behind a white fox tail and a golden, radiant Long Zhu.

"It's the Long Zhu!" Long Wang rejoiced, immediately descending to snatch it up. He stared at the tail, sensing its pure demonic aura—not an ordinary demon—and his gaze sharpened.

Li Jing and Nezha also descended.

"It seems the child was right—the Nine-Tailed Fox stole the Long Zhu!" Li Jing's gaze turned sharp. "This demon is truly wicked. Does it not know that the Long Zhu is tied to the lives of billions in the Eastern Sea? If the Long Zhu is destroyed, billions of lives will perish."

Long Wang nodded: "Indeed. It seems we must make the journey to Skull Mountain after all."

"Father, Shiji is a great villain—let's deal with it today, together with Uncle Long Wang!" Nezha eagerly stepped forward.

In the Fengshan Yanyi, Shiji was deeply wronged—a cultivator of pure cultivation who never harmed others, yet was burned to death by Taiyi True Person using the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Veil.

In this world, however, Shiji was not innocent at all—she was utterly evil.

Li Jing, having just perfected his divine powers, felt a stir of intent and looked toward Long Wang.

Long Wang smiled: "You two are thoughtful. If so, let us go to Skull Mountain today."

Thus, the three rode the clouds to Skull Mountain.

There, skulls stood like a forest, evil qi surged into the heavens, exuding a gloomy aura.

Even without the ability to perceive qi, the three and the demon sensed this place was ill-omened.

"Father, let me go first!"

Nezha immediately acted, pushing the Kunlun Ring to its utmost.

His power was no longer what it once was; with the Jifen left by Nüwa, he had consumed more elixirs than anyone else, and his cultivation had reached the peak of Heavenly Immortal.

The Kunlun Ring in his hands transformed into a beam of golden light, brimming with yang harmony, and crashed down.

Crack!

With a single strike, the entire Skull Mountain was cleaved in two, and even the evil qi was utterly swept away.