I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 340 Sun Wukong's Encounters: Proving the Dao Through Killing! Abnormal

"Tell me! What exactly happened?"

Chu Yang plopped down next to Sun Wukong and took out the [Heavenly Palace].

[Tianque] hovered above Sun Wukong's head, with strands of white light falling down, steadily suppressing the faint crimson light emanating from Sun Wukong's body.

Immediately afterwards, the blood-red color in Sun Wukong's eyes gradually faded, eventually turning into a light red, and his tense body relaxed considerably.

With a sigh, Sun Wukong said with a wry smile, "After we parted ways in Zhongzhou, I went to the Beast Realm."

"He was ambushed and nearly lost his life while fighting for a treasure at a historical site."

"However, I eventually managed to seize the treasure. After recovering from my injuries and digesting what I had gained, I went to seek revenge on the beastman who had ambushed me."

At this point, Sun Wukong paused, a hint of regret creeping into his voice, and then added:

"I wiped out that beast race, but in doing so, I accumulated too much killing intent, and my rationality was almost destroyed."

"In a hazy, dreamlike state, drawn by my murderous intent, I inexplicably found myself here..."

"If I had known this would happen, I, Old Sun, would never have gone on this killing spree!"

Although he was bloodthirsty, it was only because the clone amplified a certain aspect of Sun Wukong's personality, and not because he was indiscriminately bloodthirsty.

To give a simple example, he is like a killing god on the battlefield, but outside the battlefield, he will not kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Therefore, Sun Wukong was quite regretful about being controlled by murderous thoughts.

Chu Yang narrowed his eyes and asked, "This world seems lifeless to me. You didn't kill off all the living beings in it, did you?"

Sun Wukong paused for a moment, then shook his head, pointed to the golden headband pattern on his forehead, and said:

"Although I, Old Sun, was influenced by murderous intent at the time, I did not completely lose my reason, and besides, I still have the Buddha-nature in my blood."

Chu Yang didn't say anything more, but waited for what would happen next. Since Sun Wukong hadn't been completely controlled by the killing intent, there must be another reason why he ended up in this state.

Sun Wukong glanced at a stone sculpture in the main hall, then sighed and said:

"After arriving here, I suppressed my murderous intent and searched for a way back."

"Finally, I accidentally discovered an extremely special inheritance here and learned about the history of this world."

"This world was once teeming with powerful beings, but it was invaded by the demon race. In the end, to drive out the demons, ninety percent of the beings of this generation voluntarily sacrificed themselves, all to forge an unparalleled god of slaughter through a blood sacrifice!"

"They succeeded, but they also failed."

Sun Wukong didn't continue speaking, but Chu Yang had already guessed what would happen next.

Success, of course, means driving out the demon race, and those so-called demon race are most likely extraterrestrial evil races.

As for the failure, it's probably because the god of slaughter completely lost his mind and ultimately wiped out all living beings in the world.

Sun Wukong took a deep breath and said, "At the moment of his fall, the God of Slaughter regained his sanity and left behind his legacy here, hoping that future generations who inherit his legacy will be able to find the source of the demonic chaos and annihilate the demon race!"

Sun Wukong looked helpless. "Moreover, only by inheriting his legacy can one leave this world."

"So I accepted the inheritance, but I couldn't withstand the influence of the killing intent, and could only barely suppress it with the Buddha-nature in my blood."

Chu Yang nodded. Sun Wukong was still Sun Wukong after all. No matter how much his bloodlust was amplified, it could not cover up his humanity, or rather, the other brilliance within his divinity.

However, Sun Wukong's condition is obviously very poor right now. Although the golden headband pattern has temporarily suppressed his murderous intent, he will inevitably be controlled by it again once he fights with someone.

Chu Yang couldn't keep using [Tianque] to suppress him forever, so he had to find a solution.

For a moment, even Chu Yang felt a headache coming on. After pondering for a long time, he suddenly said:

"Is it possible to turn adversity into opportunity, to unite with one's Buddha-nature, and to attain enlightenment through killing?"

Sun Wukong's eyes narrowed, and he nodded, saying, "Theoretically speaking, this method is indeed feasible."

"But if you take even the slightest wrong step, you will be doomed!"

"If I keep losing control, it could lead to irreparable consequences!"

Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "It's alright, go ahead and try your best. If things don't work out, I'll end your life myself."

"But don't worry, I have a way to preserve all your data and allow you to be reborn in an alternative way."

The so-called rebirth is to create a clone and implant data that was not present.

In this way, the new clone and the current Sun Wukong will be identical except for their strength and cultivation.

"But... I, Old Sun, only kill those who deserve to die. Where am I supposed to find so many people who deserve to die for me to kill?" Sun Wukong hesitated.

Chu Yang chuckled, looked up at the outside of the hall, and said softly, "Since the extraterrestrial evil race has been here before, even though this world has been completely sealed, they were still able to find a spatial rift leading to the outside world."

"I can send you there. Among the extraterrestrial evil races, there are no innocent people."

"However, if you've completely lost control by the next time we meet, I won't hesitate to take action."

Sun Wukong took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, saying, "No problem! What do I, Old Sun, have to fear from death?"

"Then wait for my news here!" Chu Yang stood up and walked out of the hall.

Searching for spatial rifts was not a difficult task for Chu Yang. Wherever he went, if there were spatial rifts, he would be able to find them immediately.

At his speed, it would only take him a few days at most to conduct a comprehensive search of this world.

Chu Yang was so confident that he could find the spatial rift leading to the outer realm because he and Sun Wukong had both come here through the spatial rift of the Dou Qi Continent.

Since there exists a spatial rift that connects the Dou Qi Continent and this world, there must also be spatial rifts that connect to the outer realms.

Over five days, Chu Yang traversed most of the land and rivers of this world and finally found his target.

Standing amidst the spatial storm, gazing at the turbulent currents ahead, Chu Yang murmured, "There is no turning back from here. I will either be utterly destroyed or emerge from my cocoon as a butterfly."

"You now have another option, which is to give up the inheritance. I can help you break free from it."

Sun Wukong shook his head calmly and said, "Having taken on the responsibility of this realm, how can I give up halfway?"

"Those extraterrestrial demons treat human life like dirt. Even if I, Old Sun, am consumed by murderous intent, I will still turn their world upside down!"

Chu Yang smiled and nodded. Just as he had thought, Sun Wukong was still the same Sun Wukong. Even as a clone, he still couldn't hide his deep-seated hatred of evil.

I'm afraid this guy chose to prove his path through killing, probably not for his own sake, but to slaughter those extraterrestrial evil races.

Gathering his thoughts, Chu Yang raised his hand and made a loose grasp.

Amidst the spatial turbulence, he forcibly tore open a tiny spatial rift.

The gap widened until it was large enough for one person to pass through, at which point Chu Yang looked at Sun Wukong.

Without hesitation, Sun Wukong leaped into the space, his voice echoing intermittently through the spatial storm.

Until we meet again!

These four simple words are filled with murderous intent and confidence!

Chu Yang stared at the spatial rift until it slowly closed before turning and leaving.

…………

On the outer edge of the Beast Domain of the Dou Qi Continent.

Chu Yang, carrying Tang Huo'er, flew towards the center of Zhongzhou while asking with a smile, "What's your impression of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan?"

Tang Huo'er replied softly, "They are very arrogant, but also very smart. They are ambitious, but they know how to assess the situation."

"It's a double-edged sword. If used well, it can be invincible, but if used poorly, it can backfire."

Chu Yang nodded and said, "That's right, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is worth putting some effort into. Their main clan is a force not to be underestimated."

"The main clan?" Tang Huo'er was stunned, somewhat confused.

Chu Yang smiled and said, "Whether it is the Ancient Void Dragon, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, or the Ancient Dragon Phoenix, in the final analysis, they are all just derivative bloodlines of true dragons and true phoenixes."

Tang Huo'er looked shocked. "Teacher, could there really be true dragons and phoenixes in this world?"

Chu Yang said meaningfully, "Although the Dou Qi Continent is very large, it is just a tiny speck of dust in the myriad worlds."

This was the first time Tang Huo'er had heard of the concept of "all the heavens and myriad worlds." She understood some things but not others, and found them somewhat unbelievable.

Over the next two weeks, the master and disciple visited the Tianming Sect, Ice River Valley, Starfall Pavilion, Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, and Yellow Springs Pavilion.

Among the visible forces in Zhongzhou, the most powerful are the One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Directions Pavilion.

Since both Danta and Burning Smoke Valley are our own people, there's no need to go to the trouble of visiting them again.

Besides these, only Hua Zong and Yin Gu remain.

The former was deliberately left for last by Chu Yang, while the latter was the most mysterious force in Zhongzhou, which would not participate in future power struggles.

Even in the original storyline, when Zhongzhou was in such a state of chaos, Yin Gu remained uninvolved.

Therefore, even Chu Yang was somewhat curious about Yin Valley, partly because he was curious about the overall strength of this force and its heritage.

On the other hand, there is curiosity about the source of this power.

The founders of all the top powers were powerful figures who were renowned throughout the continent in a certain era, but people know nothing about the founder of Yin Valley.

"Teacher, where do we go next?"

Five years have passed in a dream, and with the addition of visiting various forces and engaging in strategic maneuvering with bigwigs, Tang Huo'er has already undergone a transformation.

Now he is no longer like before, always trying to hide behind Zhu Yang, but has truly gained the confidence to stand on his own.

"Flower Sect!" Chu Yang replied without hesitation.

So the master and disciple headed straight for the Flower Sect.

The news of Chu Yang and his apprentice visiting various powerful forces had already spread like wildfire throughout Zhongzhou. In addition, since they did not deliberately conceal their whereabouts, their visiting routes were also known to everyone.

Nowadays, apart from the seven ancient clans, the only visible forces in Zhongzhou are the Flower Sect and the Sound Valley.

It is unknown what Yin Gu's attitude is, but at least Hua Zong has already made the highest level of preparation, ready to welcome Chu Yang at any time.

The Flower Sect is situated in a range of mountains, and its mountain gate is covered by a sea of ​​flowers, which forms the sect's protective array.

When Chu Yang and Tang Huo'er arrived, the Flower Sect had obviously already learned of the news in advance. A group of high-ranking members had been waiting for them for a long time, and even the two immortals of Qinghua, who had been in seclusion for many years, were invited out.

There was no other way; the strongest person in the Flower Sect on the surface was only a Dou Zun, so they really didn't have the confidence to face Chu Yang.

"Welcome, Emperor Chu!"

Upon Chu Yang's arrival, all the high-ranking officials of Central China, led by the two immortals of Qinghua, bowed in unison.

Chu Yang waved his hand, but instead of looking at them, he looked towards the depths of the Flower Sect and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The higher-ups of the Flower Sect also knew that although Chu Yang personally visited various forces, it was only to build momentum for his disciples. The person who would actually talk to them was that seemingly very young girl.

Just then, Chu Yang suddenly asked, "Who is the current sect leader of the Flower Sect?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then a mature and beautiful woman dressed in an elegant brocade robe stepped forward and said respectfully:

"Emperor Chu, I am Hua Jin, the current Sect Master of the Flower Sect!"

Chu Yang stared at Hua Jin for a long while, then shook his head and said, "You're not the sect leader, do you really think I'm so easy to fool?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Flower Sect's experts changed drastically!

Even the two immortals of Qinghua were covered in cold sweat, yet they were still somewhat baffled.

Hua Jin forced a smile and said, "Emperor Chu, since the old sect leader disappeared, I have indeed been assuming the position of sect leader!"

"All the elders and seniors present can bear witness!"

Chu Yang said calmly, "But as far as I know, Senior Hua Yu transferred the position of sect leader to someone else. I wonder where that person is?"

Everyone was dumbfounded again. Although the sect leader's token also disappeared after Hua Yu went missing, they had never heard of Hua Yu designating a successor!

"Your Majesty the Chu Emperor... there seems to be some misunderstanding here..."

Qingxian, one of the two immortals of Qinghua, stepped forward, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Chu Yang frowned. Whether these people's reactions were genuine or not, he could not hide it from his eyes.

It now appears that the higher-ups of the Flower Sect were indeed unaware of Hua Yu's situation, and Pangu's location for Yun Yun's coordinates was indeed within the Flower Sect.

But if Yun Yun was only seeing Hua Yu off at her deathbed, why couldn't she contact herself and Nalan Yanran?

Chu Yang initially thought that Yun Yun had fallen into the trap set by the Flower Sect and was being secretly harmed.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

Thinking of this, Chu Yang looked at the higher-ups of the Flower Sect and said with a smile, "It seems it was indeed a misunderstanding. I intend to take a stroll around; I wonder if you all mind?"

Faced with Chu Yang, how could the experts of the Flower Sect dare to utter a word of dissent?

So Chu Yang left alone, while the experts of the Flower Sect politely welcomed Tang Huo'er into the mountain gate.

In front of a mountain peak deep within the Flower Sect, Chu Yang stood for a long time before his gaze finally settled on a cave halfway up the mountain.

With a flash, Chu Yang entered the cave and slowly walked towards its depths.

The cave passage was narrow, but when you reached the end, it suddenly opened up, and a stone chamber appeared before your eyes.

Looking at Yun Yun sitting cross-legged in the center of the stone chamber, Chu Yang frowned.

Yun Yun appeared to be perfectly normal, but the biggest problem was...

She's way too normal!

His breathing was even, and his complexion was rosy, yet he was not in a meditative state, as if he were asleep.

Chu Yang clearly didn't conceal his presence, and the sound of his footsteps echoed throughout the cave, yet Yun Yun showed no reaction whatsoever!

At this moment, Yun Yun suddenly reminded Chu Yang of "vegetative state".

Or rather... a living dead whose physical body is intact, but whose soul has been annihilated! (End of Chapter)