Chapter 338: The most useless Relic (Seeking monthly votes! Seeking follow-up subscriptions!)

Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng, also known as the legendary Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, the third-ranked great demon king in the Lion Camel Ridge tribulation of *Journey to the West*.

Of course, although ranked third, his actual ability was the most formidable among the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge. This was because he was originally the son of the Southern Mountain Phoenix and the younger brother of the Buddha-Mother Peacock Great Wisdom King; in a sense, he could also be called a "Buddha-Uncle."

His bloodline was extraordinary, and he had learned many Buddhist divine abilities from Western Lingshan, especially his escape technique. A slight flap of his wings could cover ninety thousand miles in an instant, even more terrifying than Sun Wukong's Somersault Cloud.

Therefore, in Lingshan, although Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng held no official fruit status, his abilities surpassed many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. He was somewhat similar to Wang Lingguan, acting as a "Double-Flower Red Pole" (enforcer).

Incidentally, after *Journey to the West* ended, the first "Double-Flower Red Pole" of Buddhism was Sun Wukong, who became the Victorious Fighting Buddha, until he later resigned from Buddhism and fell under the siege of the Heavenly Court, at which point this title fell to Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng.

Back to the story.

Hearing Tathagata call his name, Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng immediately raised his head and puffed out his chest, stepped out from among the Buddhas, then formed a hand seal, bowed to Tathagata, and said: "Disciple is here. May I ask what the Buddha's instructions are?"

Looking at Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng's arrogant yet respectful attitude, Tathagata nodded with satisfaction and said: "The matter of the Destined One resurrecting the Victorious Fighting Buddha concerns the majesty of my Lingshan and must not fail. Your escape speed is the fastest; go to Mount Huaguo first. If you find the Destined One hindered by Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, assist him..."

Speaking to this point, Tathagata paused slightly, reached out a finger, and transformed it into golden light that fell before Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng, gradually taking the shape of a golden alms bowl.

"If the Victorious Fighting Buddha remains untamed after his return and is unwilling to convert, use this golden bowl to subdue him and bring him back to Lingshan. I have my own ways to deal with him."

Hearing the second half of the sentence, Yun Cheng Wan Li Peng's eyes narrowed. He then raised his hand to receive the golden bowl and said respectfully: "I will strictly follow the Buddha's decree!"

At the same time, Flaming Mountain, Meteorite Pit.

Wu Xian, along with Fourth Sister, Zhu Bajie, Princess Princess Tieshan, the Hao Axe Warrior, and Ma Tianba, arrived at the forbidden land where the Bull Niu Niu Mowang was trapped.

Seemingly sensing someone approaching, the Bull Niu Niu Mowang opened his eyes weakly. However, the first thing he noticed was not his wife and subordinates, but the monkey who was at least ninety percent similar to the one in his memory.

"Similar, truly similar..."

The Bull Niu Niu Mowang muttered to himself, but when he saw Wu Xian's eyes, his expression suddenly froze, and then he let out a laugh filled with melancholy.

"Heh heh heh, so that's how it is. You are not him. I thought that stinky monkey was truly so hard-fated that he couldn't die even after courting death like that, but it seems I thought too much."

As he spoke, he looked at Princess Princess Tieshan, his tone softening: "Wife, are you unharmed?"

"Great King!"

Hearing this, Princess Princess Tieshan's eyes filled with tears. She stepped forward a few paces, knelt on the ground, and wept: "In the end, it was I who harmed you."

"Do not blame yourself, and do not blame him... These are all just karmic retributions."

The Bull Niu Niu Mowang sighed. The "he" in his words naturally referred to Hong Haier, but when he said this, he didn't ask about Hong Haier's situation, clearly having prepared himself mentally.

"Sigh, I never thought the mighty Bull Niu Niu Mowang, who shook the demon race, would end up in such a state."

Looking up at the majestic but now impossibly weak white giant bull, Wu Xian sighed first before asking:

"May I ask, have you regretted your choice back then over these years?"

The Bull Niu Niu Mowang smiled bitterly: "Choice... Heh! That monkey once said similar things. He said I was incredibly unlucky, never having made the right choice even once."

"Perhaps. But apart from the final siege against him, in the other two instances—whether it was fighting side-by-side with him or that time at Flaming Mountain—I have never regretted it. Even if I had to do it all over again, I would still make that choice."

"Understood."

Wu Xian nodded, then, under Princess Princess Tieshan's expectant gaze, raised his right hand with clenched fingers and struck a fierce punch toward the empty space in front of him.

Crack————Clatter!!

Accompanied by the sound of a mirror shattering, the invisible void previously shielded by the array burst open. Countless golden runes disintegrated in violent trembling, finally disappearing into the air like scattered light spots.

At the same time, the invisible force imprisoning the Bull Niu Niu Mowang instantly dissipated. Spiritual essence and magic power began to flow within his body; although still weak, he finally had the strength to move.

"With such violent means, it's no wonder my child was no match for you. Even the monkey of that year would probably be no better."

As the Bull Niu Niu Mowang spoke, his abdomen and throat writhed. A moment later, he spat out a yellow crystal that emitted a warm, gentle light. If one observed carefully, one would find a two-headed pig inside, one in front and one behind, seemingly pulling at each other.

Without a doubt, this was Sun Wukong's fifth Relic—"Body's Own Sorrow"!

The prototype of the two-headed pig was the divine beast "Bingfeng" from the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, regarded as an auspicious sign symbolizing wealth and luck. However, corresponding to the plot of *Black Myth*, it also carried the implication of being "unable to control one's own body."

"This thing is very evil. I never used it after obtaining it, keeping it stored in my stomach, and no one knew. Now that I give it to you, it can be considered returning it to its rightful owner."

Having said that, the Bull Niu Niu Mowang manipulated "Body's Own Sorrow" to float toward Wu Xian, while saying: "Destiny, destiny, it's all just bitter fate... Little monkey, since you are not him, you must be even more cautious. Whether you can achieve the right fruit this time depends entirely on your previous karmic fortune."

Wu Xian didn't speak, just reached out to take "Body's Own Sorrow."

Unlike the situation in the game, Hong Haier had already completely conceded, and no one was blocking him anymore, so he easily absorbed the Relic into his body, simultaneously lighting up some talents.

According to the game, these talents could generally be divided into three types—

Light Body and Fast: Greatly reduces the stamina consumed by all charged heavy staff attacks.

Longevity and Prosperity: Increases the maximum health limit to a certain extent.

Immunity to Calamity: Increases resistance to the four calamities to a certain extent.

Emmm... how should I put it? I don't know if it's because this isn't purely a game, but the setting where one talent is lit up per playthrough is gone; instead, all three talents were lit up.

But those who know, know. These talents look powerful, but their scale is too small. For an ordinary Destined One, it might be like "adding wings to a tiger," but for Wu Xian, whose stats are off the charts, they don't even count as "chicken ribs."

Especially "Body's Own Sorrow," it was truly useless. At least after absorbing it, Wu Xian didn't feel any change in his body.

"Sigh, sometimes being too strong isn't a good thing. I don't even have the pleasure of leveling up anymore."

Wu Xian silently complained in his heart, then looked at the Bull Niu Niu Mowang again: "Mighty King, I see your injuries are not light. Having suppressed the Great Sage's Relic for these years, your internal spiritual essence has also suffered significant loss. If this continues, I fear you won't live much longer."

"Heh, in such a world, for people like us, living is a sin, and dying is a relief."

The Bull Niu Niu Mowang sighed, like a salted fish that had seen through life and death and completely given up, leaving everyone present speechless.

"Great King!"

Hearing this, Princess Princess Tieshan was extremely anxious. She turned to look at Wu Xian and knelt, kowtowing: "I beg the Immortal to save my Great King. I am willing to do my utmost to fulfill the Immortal's requirements, and I will also give this Banana Leaf Fan to the Immortal."

Wife, your statement is very dangerous; it always makes me think of some adult movies that can't be broadcast.

Wu Xian's mouth twitched, then he looked at the Bull Niu Niu Mowang and teased: "Mighty King, do you see? If you die, there is at least someone in this world who will weep for you. Not just Princess Princess Tieshan; I know you seem to have a daughter as well. Can you bear to abandon them and live alone in this cruel world?"

"You... what exactly do you want to do?"

The Bull Niu Niu Mowang was silent for a long while before asking.

"Very simple."

Wu Xian grinned.

"I just want you to make a choice one more time."

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