[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-history-is-sick":3,"chapter-history-is-sick-history-is-sick-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","History Is Sick",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2292443,4483,"Chapter 42: The Heavenly Demon's Egg, A Heaven-Shocking Reversal (Seeking Monthly Votes, Seeking Continued Reading)","history-is-sick-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>The latter half of the night was calm and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, the bell tolled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until the morning lesson concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan went to the canteen and, under the terrified gazes of the novices, unceremoniously ate ten portions of vegetarian food, only leaving when there was no more food to be given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group gathered once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, they had intended to exclude Jiang Yan as an unstable factor, but due to last night's sudden incident, one extra person meant one extra bit of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit said with a grave expression, \"Last night, it must have been the demon suppressed by Abbot Shou'e that was striking against the seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao nodded and said, \"I felt the earth shake and the mountains sway as well. Fortunately, it was suppressed by the Abbot. It seems this guy is the core boss of the sickness domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei asked, \"Then are we still going to follow the original plan and explore the temple today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, otherwise we won't be able to complete the mission and leave the sickness domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit said, \"But I have already checked several places in the temple, and there is nothing unusual during the day. I estimate that even if we explore, we won't gain anything, and besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, I was attacked by a kind of skinned, blood-colored humanoid monster. Fortunately, it didn't break through the restrictions of the guest quarters in the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan, in particular, couldn't help but take a few extra looks at this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao said solemnly, \"Could it be that the target of that thing is us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's very likely. After all, the layout of the temple is set, and we are the only point that can break the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei looked serious and muttered, \"No gains during the day, and that demon is eyeing us at night. What should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being targeted by a demon suspected to be at the Dharma Seed realm, even in a severely injured state, was not something they could resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abbot could not protect them at all times either; one careless mistake would mean ending up in the demon's belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a trace of sorrow and fragility appeared on that delicate face, causing a strong desire to protect to surge in Huang Mao's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since entering the instance, he had always been treated as the core, and the man in the suit would show admiration from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time went on, Huang Mao couldn't help but develop a leader's mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used to be a sickly person, which led to him being ostracized by others, so he hated his own weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming stronger, he preferred to act alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt they would only drag him down, but now it seemed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was entirely possible to try to recruit these talents and form a suitable team, especially that pair of sisters, who had great potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, excluding that sickly person who could eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him was like seeing his former self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was no conflict of interest and he didn't drag his feet, Huang Mao didn't mind letting the other party cling to his thigh to get through this instance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Huang Mao said, \"In that case, I have an idea. Our goals do not conflict with Abbot Shou'e's, so we might as well ask him for help and find a way to completely resolve the demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei hesitated, \"But even the Monkey King had to sacrifice himself, so the Abbot shouldn't have a way, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit and Xiao Bai held similar attitudes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao smiled confidently, \"Our mission isn't to suppress and kill the demon, but merely to explore. Only by using this method can we ask the Abbot for key information and complete the mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, we can advance to kill the demon or retreat to leave the sickness domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Huang Mao is truly amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei suddenly realized, a look of admiration appearing on his face, and his tone became a bit closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This method is indeed good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit nodded slightly, glancing at Jiang Yan, who was beside them looking slightly better but still slacking off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to a talent like Huang Mao, this guy was indeed far inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought he was hiding his skills, but it seemed he was truly ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xiao Bai, she had been silent since the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Hall of Zen Liberation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Shou'e listened to the group's account with a complex expression, finally sighed, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, this poor monk did not want to speak of it, but since you all have the heart, I shall tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the Monkey King suppressed was an egg of a Heavenly Demon. For unknown reasons, it rose from the depths of the long river of history and fell into this world. Inside, it is gestating a terrifying Heavenly Demon larva; once born, it will surely bring devastation to all living things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the blood-colored figure you speak of is a shadow of the Heavenly Demon, skilled at seizing human bodies and making them its own, with treacherous abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao watched the exploration progress climb to 5% and felt excited, but on the surface, he still humbly asked for advice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how should it be resolved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally I should not say, but after the Monkey King suppressed this Heavenly Demon egg, his body turned into a mountain. However, his three souls did not completely dissipate; they were stolen by the minions of the Heavenly Demon egg and hidden in three demon caves not far from the back mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, it wanted to use the Monkey King's souls as a condition to exchange for the Heavenly Demon egg, but I refused.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you all can retrieve the Monkey King's three souls, perhaps this poor monk can attempt to help the Monkey King dot his eyes, awaken his spirituality, and completely suppress the Heavenly Demon egg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao's eyes lit up upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this... a hidden mission in a game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could assist in suppressing the mutated Heavenly Demon egg, he would definitely receive a rating above A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao worriedly asked, \"Are these Heavenly Demon shadows very strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Shou'e hadn't taken them down for so long; could they all be Dao Foundation realm demons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At night, with the blessing of the Heavenly Demon egg, their strength is not inferior to this poor monk's, but during the day, they only have the strength of the peak of Spirit Opening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Shou'e sighed, \"It is a pity that I must guard the Monkey King statue at all times to prevent the Heavenly Demon egg from escaping, so I cannot leave the temple, and they hide during the day and only appear at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao smiled indifferently, \"Then leave it to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Huang Mao led this new team, crossed Peach Mountain, and arrived at a demon cave that looked like a skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a giant spider with a blood-colored flower on its abdomen was drinking water. Upon seeing Huang Mao, its compound eyes revealed shock, and it moved its spider legs to turn and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed it did not want to clash with them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monster, don't run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao snorted coldly, and nine white bone flying knives flew out from his body, instantly sealing its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ability was called Fighting Qi White Bone Flying Knives, using his own blood, Qi, and martial energy to refine his own bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resulting flying knives were not only perfectly in tune with his own will, moving like an extension of his arm, but also achieved a state of unity between person and blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could also continuously collect martial energy to strengthen themselves, and upon returning to his body, they could strengthen his own physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know that the human body has 206 bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refined to the extreme, one could condense 206 flying knives in a single thought, and could lodge one's own blood, Qi, and soul upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transforming into a blade escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao had been invincible all the way here, relying on his blade-controlling technique, much like his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within the Spirit Opening realm, I am invincible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao whispered, but the Heavenly Demon spider before him was indeed unexpectedly powerful; the spider hair on its body could turn into blades and pierce the air, blocking his blade needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, they were in a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit attacked, a fire dragon roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei stepped lightly, lightning flickering at his wrists, and he leaped up, throwing a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Firmament Fist Technique — Evil-Slaying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hit the left side of the giant spider, causing it to stagger, and it was soon pierced by the flying knives, suffering heavy injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xiao Bai, she stayed by Jiang Yan's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan asked, \"Aren't you going to help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Bai hummed, \"Afraid you'll be shaken to death by the aftermath of the battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them also felt it wasn't good to slack off, so they joined in to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan used the blood-thread power of the Coffin Spirit; Xiao Bai glanced at it a few times, then pulled out a...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coiling Dragon Staff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fighting style was vigorous, with every strike landing a critical hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her main strategy was brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everyone working together, they quickly took down the big spider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon spider fell unwillingly, its compound eyes staring fixedly at Huang Mao as it turned into fly ash, leaving behind only a blue ball of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without the blessing of the Heavenly Demon egg, it's nothing much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao used the special jade bottle given by Abbot Shou'e to collect it, and seeing the mission progress rise by 4%, he felt unprecedentedly confident, preparing to press the advantage and find the remaining two Heavenly Demon minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another demon cave resembling a torso, there was a giant black ladybug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the cooperation of the group, they successfully killed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jiang Yan and Xiao Bai chatting and laughing, Huang Mao frowned, a flash of jealousy crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last Heavenly Demon minion was a one-legged, one-eyed human-faced ox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was powerful and had tenacious vitality, nearly shattering Huang Mao's white bone flying knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It forced him to use several trump cards before he could take it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission progress also changed from 5% to 17%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only one step away from completing the historical mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavenly Demon, nothing more than this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing three demons in one day, having the admiration of a beauty like Xiao Hei, and the trust of his partners made Huang Mao exceptionally arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere Heavenly Demon, nothing more than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, Jiang Yan had been slacking off the whole time, which made him secretly think he was lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they returned to Monkey King Temple, it was already evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao and the others walked into the temple under the respectful gazes of many novice monks, high-spirited and infinitely glorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Zen-Unraveling Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly a hero among men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Shou'e praised with a gratified look: \"Next, we can dot the eyes of the Monkey King. All of this is thanks to you, Mr. Huang Mao, and your companions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao said modestly: \"The Dharma Master is too kind; everything is for the sake of ending the Heavenly Demon calamity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he handed over the bottle in his hand, but before Abbot Shou'e could take it, it was snatched away midway by someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked over in unison, only to see Jiang Yan playing with the bottle in his hand, his gaze playful:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This game is indeed interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit never expected this guy who had been slacking off to suddenly cause trouble, and he questioned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what you are doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan said with a smile: \"Of course, I am stopping you from continuing to make mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao frowned, his bone flying knives floating up behind him, flickering with cold light, and he said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand over the item, and I can let bygones be bygones and let you leave here with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan said with a smile: \"Are you sure you want to give this thing to them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop wasting words with him. This guy has likely had his mind twisted by the Heavenly Demon egg and has become its puppet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the suit roared, but before he could make a move, his body was pierced by the tail hook of the Shadow-Eating Serpent and pinned to a peach wood pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was shocked, unable to believe...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he had actually been... killed in seconds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, I knew you weren't a good person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiao Hei had lightning flickering in her hands and wanted to provide support, but she was whipped away by a tail, rolling on the ground incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in her moment of serious injury, she did not forget to look at Huang Mao and said earnestly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Huang Mao, this guy has problems, run... run quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, you have completely angered me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao's voice was icy; he no longer gave the opponent a chance, summoning nine bone flying knives that whistled toward Jiang Yan's head and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One strike, and he could be beheaded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the imagination was beautiful,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the reality was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow-Eating Serpent emerged, swallowed the nine flying knives, and with a crunch, ate them as a snack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having watched for nearly two days, it had long wanted to taste them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing nine life-bound weapons at once, Huang Mao was instantly backlashed, spat out a mouthful of blood, and fell to his knees on the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan picked up the bottle, sat on the platform at the foot of the statue, and looking at Huang Mao's unwilling gaze, said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this kind of strength and brain, it is very difficult to survive this Sickness Domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two-headed Shadow-Eating Serpent coiled behind him, its scarlet snake eyes overlooking the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a scene of the final boss intercepting the fruits of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Bai stared blankly at this scene, trembling as she said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan looked at her, silent for a moment, and sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those with different Daos cannot make plans together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, Xiao Bai's body trembled, as if she understood something, and a miserable smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao raised his head, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Committing such violence in front of Abbot Shou'e, you are seeking your own death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amitabha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Shou'e lowered his eyes and said: \"Hand over the Monkey King's soul, and I can let bygones be bygones, otherwise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the temple shook, and the roof ridge beasts shaped like tigers suddenly came to life, their gazes fierce and cruel, emitting a terrifying aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They crawled down along the eaves, surrounding Jiang Yan, emitting a suffocating aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one had the combat power of the Dao Foundation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, facing the layers of encirclement, Jiang Yan looked at Huang Mao, opened the bottle cap, turned the bottle upside down, and chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my first time seeing someone rush to hand 'themselves' over to others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not take another look, are these the three souls of the Monkey King?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao was stunned. He subconsciously looked into the bottle, where the original three light orbs had gradually dissipated their radiance, and surprisingly, the three Heavenly Demon minions he had killed today appeared, imprisoned within the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had all grown a face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single one was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two chapters, 6,400 words. Please vote for monthly tickets, follow-up readings, and recommendation tickets. You can also leave comments if there are any historical figures you want to see in the dungeons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2714,"2026-06-20T04:11:05.849Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","abbb637de9be1889264724b8dbf39b379329fe506c2858afaf7d3cf3b560f4a4","history-is-sick-chapter-43","history-is-sick-chapter-41",69,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhistory-is-sick-cover.jpg"]