Sensing Zhu Rong’s sudden burst of fighting intent, Ye Jingyu was clearly taken aback. What was this fellow up to? Why such intense eagerness for battle?

“I am Gong Gong! That scoundrel Zhu Rong, if you seek a fight, this Sovereign will see it through to the end!” However, the giant silhouette that had just taken form immediately declared its title and looked back at Zhu Rong with an identical, unwavering battle-readiness, showing no intention of retreating.

Ye Jingyu understood then. It was this Great Venerable, who legend claimed held a deep-seated feud with Zhu Rong, eventually being defeated by him and angrily crashing into Mount Buzhou. Perhaps the Heaven Flipping Seal currently held by Xi Yang was forged by Guang Chengzi from the broken remnants of Buzhou Mountain?

“You two have been fighting for so many years, how can you still have such fiery tempers?” A pleasant, melodious female voice then emerged from the second phantom. Immediately, a beautiful woman with a human torso and a serpent’s tail, seven arms behind her and two arms holding coiled Teng snakes in front, appeared. With a flash of light, she transformed into a stunning beauty whose radiance rivaled that of Hanba.

Hearing the woman’s voice, both Gong Gong and Zhu Rong let out simultaneous snorts, but Xuan Ming’s eyes instantly lit up. Not only did they light up, but a look of utter infatuation washed over his face.

“Sister Houtu, you’ve finally manifested your true form!” Hanba also greeted her cheerfully, clearly very familiar with the woman.

Houtu? Uh, so it was her. But why was she a woman? Ye Jingyu had always assumed Houtu was male. What was even more astonishing was why the usually frigid Xuan Ming would wear such a lovesick expression upon seeing Houtu? Could it be that back in the day, he...

Everyone has a penchant for gossip, and Ye Jingyu was no exception...

It seemed there was quite a bit of hidden history among these Great Venerables? But on second thought, it made sense. Fuxi created the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), and as his descendants, they were naturally obliged to promote his legacy. He wondered if there were paparazzi back then; exposing their personal affairs would surely cause a massive stir, Ye Jingyu thought with a touch of wicked delight.

Houtu nodded to Ye Jingyu by way of greeting, then positioned herself alongside Hanba, the two women chatting animatedly about who knew what.

The third to emerge was a colossal figure covered in golden scales, wearing a golden snake through his left ear, standing atop two golden dragons, possessing a human face but a tiger’s body, with wings sprouting from his shoulder blades—it was Ru Shou, the very source of all Metal elemental power. A white light flashed over him, and he too transformed into a handsome man.

As the Five Elemental God Venerables manifested, the entire Twelve Heavenly Witch Annihilation Grand Array stirred violently, its various formations engaging automatically, momentarily boosting its power by several hundredfold.

The fourth to appear was Qiang Liang: tiger head, human body, wielding two yellow snakes, governing divine lightning...

The fifth was Xi Zi, the God Venerable of Electricity: human face, bird body, two green snakes hanging from his ears, holding two red snakes.

Seeing these figures, each carrying snakes, Ye Jingyu paused briefly. Were there so many snakes in the Primordial Era? Why did they all carry them? But then he considered—it was rather normal, given that both Nuwa and Fuxi possessed human heads and serpentine bodies.

The last one to solidify his true form was a massive brute—a formidable man without a head, his eyes, nose, and mouth situated instead upon his navel. In his hand, he gripped a gigantic stone axe. The moment Ye Jingyu laid eyes on this man, his own head began to buzz painfully.

This... this couldn't be! How could it be him? It simply couldn't be him!

Xing Tian! This guy was Xing Tian? The final Heavenly Witch in the Twelve Heavenly Witch Annihilation Grand Array was Xing Tian? That God of War from the same era as Chiyou!

He was Chiyou’s sworn brother! Back then, Chiyou forged the Twelve Heavenly Witch Annihilation Grand Array by gathering the great Witches of antiquity; how could Xing Tian, his contemporary, also be included?

In truth, the Demon God Chiyou had already collected the remnant souls of eleven Heavenly Witches and constructed the Array, but it had not yet reached perfection. To finalize the formation, Xing Tian volunteered to become an integral part of it.

As Xing Tian stepped forth, that unyielding will to fight instantly brightened the eyes of both the Monkey and Ni Bo. Battle intent was ingrained in their very bones, and the Primordial Xing Tian, whose head was cleaved off yet remained fiercely eager to fight—what an indomitable will that represented!

With the Twelve Heavenly Witches assembled, the Grand Array underwent another monumental transformation. Earth, water, wind, and fire converged; lightning and rain lashed down; swords flashed in the darkness; and various energies crisscrossed wildly. The power increased by untold magnitudes. This was the true form of the Twelve Heavenly Witch Annihilation Grand Array. Ye Jingyu firmly believed that even though these Heavenly Witches’ cultivation levels only barely reached the Universe stage, lacking their ancient strength, once those who had transcended the Heavenly Dao entered the formation, they would have a fighting chance. As for the ultimate potential of this Array, Ye Jingyu could not say, but he had a persistent feeling: if the Twelve Heavenly Witches could all transcend the Heavenly Dao, they might even be capable of trapping a Saint—a true Saint.

Feeling the might of this Array, Ye Jingyu smiled. With such a perfect formation, protecting Jiu Feng would be effortless.

After handing the Chiyou Banner back to Jiu Feng, Ye Jingyu dissolved the Twelve Heavenly Witch Annihilation Grand Array. However, the twelve great Heavenly Witches did not vanish; they remained standing there, very much alive. Having finally manifested their true forms, they certainly deserved to enjoy themselves after such an ordeal.

Ye Jingyu was naturally delighted, but he had a more crucial task ahead: helping Luo Ling’er recover her memories.

Logically, Luo Ling’er’s past life memories had been completely erased; even the strongest cultivation would struggle to restore them. Yet, he possessed the Samsara Eye. Relying on this divine eye, he was certain he could help Luo Ling’er regain what she had lost.

The group returned to Miefu City amid much laughter. Jiu Feng naturally ordered vast amounts of exquisite food and potent wine to be brought out, allowing everyone to drink their fill. Ye Jingyu, however, excused himself to the rear quarters alone.

He knew that although the Monkey and the others were celebrating heartily, Miefu City was now absolutely impregnable. Even if that fellow Jue attacked again, he would gain absolutely nothing...

Entering the room where Luo Ling’er resided, he saw her sitting on the edge of the bed, clad in a floral dress. Seeing Ye Jingyu enter, she lifted her head, her large eyes gazing at him with clear curiosity. “Why did you bring me here?” Several days had passed, yet she couldn’t fathom why Ye Jingyu had brought her to this place. She remained completely unaware of the events that had transpired outside...

“Do you like staying here?” Ye Jingyu asked with a smile, looking at Luo Ling’er’s innocent demeanor...

“I don’t like it here!” Luo Ling’er stated with utter frankness. Just as the smile on Ye Jingyu’s face began to stiffen, she added the next line: “But I like being with you...”

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