This age, what kind of person is most detestable?
The answer is fraudsters!
By delving into Xue Henâs memories, Ye Yu learned much. First, Mount Falling Thunder truly exists and naturally suppresses inner devils. But this spot underfoot was not the real Mount Falling Thunder; it was a simulacrum of Xue Henâs creation, designed solely to uphold his highborn godly image for courting purposes!
Indeed, this old rogue was nothing but a philanderer. Although he had reached the Heavenly God tier, most of his thoughts were devoted to women. Otherwise, with his talent, he would never have stopped here.
He once crossed paths with Shen Fuxin and immediately declared his love. Even after being rejected, he refused to let the idea go. He graciously told her it didnât matterâif they couldnât be lovers, they could still be friends, and she could seek his aid anytime, which he would never refuse.
Shen Fuxinâs visit seeking help presented the perfect opportunity, so he eagerly agreed.
It must be said, Jiyue Pavilionâone of the foremost Divine Pactsâdoes have genuine heritage and true methods for combating inner devils. Yet Xue Hen never intended to save Gu Ji. He only wished to threaten Shen Fuxin into becoming his wife. As for Gu Ji and Ye Yuâdead or alive, what did that matter to him?
Noâmore precisely, Ye Yu had to die here. Xue Hen knew Shen Fuxin loved Ye Yu, so he planned to use the possessed Gu Ji to slay Ye Yu and sever Shen Fuxinâs attachment forever.
Everything had been plotted, merely waiting for Shen Fuxin to step into his trap.
But Xue Hen miscalculated: Ye Yuâs strength was overwhelming. He charged in, upended the plan, and ultimately killed Xue Hen outright.
How ironicâbaiting the hook only to become the beaten fish. So unjust! If only Xue Hen had been more cautious. But dead gods cannot revive; it was overâspirit extinguished, body reduced to ash.
Ye Yuâs mind cleared... yet when he looked back at Shen Fuxin, about to awaken, he felt troubled again. One person possessed by an inner devil was headache enoughânow Shen Fuxin too. And worst of all, it was because of him that sheâd contracted one. What a sin!
Ye Yu sighed, then lifted Shen Fuxin and, carrying Gu Ji, departed the false pavilion.
Moments later, the three arrived at the real Mount Falling Thunder, thirty thousand li north of Jiyue Pavilion. The scenery echoed Xue Henâs imitation, but the true god-lightning strikes inspired reverent awe.
Credit to Xue Hen: though fake, heâd stolen a fragment of genuine lightning essence to mimic it convincingly.
At the real Mount Falling Thunder, Shen Fuxin, near consciousness, fell still again, and Gu Jiâs struggles greatly weakenedâproof that true god-lightning indeed suppresses inner devils.
Ye Yu had learned the perilous method to destroy inner devils from Xue Henâs memories. For the two of them, he was ready to risk everything!
At the mountainâs foot, as Ye Yu led Shen †NĐŸvĐ”â ight †(Read more on our source) Fuxin and Gu Ji inside, a golden-armored god appeared, spear in hand, blocking the path.
âThis is Jiyue Pavilionâs Mount Falling Thunder. Outsiders may not enter. Trespassers die!â
The booming decree shook like thunder. Mount Falling Thunder was Jiyue Pavilionâs prize, won through eons of conquestâand fiercely protected. No god dared seize it. They could only envy as the Pavilion made it their exclusive trial ground.
Ye Yu was unsurprised. From Xue Henâs memories he knew the guardianâs nameâZhao Zhigeâa perfected Heavenly God, stationed here by Jiyue Pavilion. Worst still, challenging him would summon Pavilion reinforcements within ten breaths. Ye Yu lacked the might to contest the Divine Pact, so he resorted to cunning.
He produced a golden token, engraving âJiyueâ on one side and a crescent moon on the other. âHigh god, by Lord Xue Henâs order, I bring these two into his trial chamber. He will arrive shortly.â
Though Mount Falling Thunder is the Pavilionâs trial ground, not every member has a chamber here. Xue Hen, though a mere ordinary god of Jiyue Pavilion, had a venerable master and thus held favorâsecuring a chamber that gatekeepers like Zhao Zhige envied.
Zhao Zhige eyed the token, snorted, and vanished. Ye Yu exhaled in reliefâthis hurdle passed.
Using his memory, he led them to a small pavilion halfway up the mountainâXue Henâs trial chamber. Here one could feel the god-lightningâs might in clarity; an epiphany would be sublime. Yet Xue Hen rarely came, finding it oppressiveâmuch to many godsâ frustration.
Inside, Ye Yu seated Gu Ji and Shen Fuxin on chairs and sat across from them. At that moment, Gu Jiâs possessed mind shattered Ye Yuâs silence enchantment.
âTake me away from here. I swear once Iâve had my fill, Iâll return control of my body to your wife. I donât want to stay here a second longer...â
Before she could finish, a bolt of god-lightning struck nearby. The savage fury made the possessed Gu Ji howl in agony.
Ye Yu smiled inwardlyâthe suppression effect exceeded his expectations.