The villain also has spring 2

Chapter 1994 (1.1993) The Spider Flower Demon
Each thread of light shimmered and shone, then suddenly vanished at its brightest. It was as if it had broken in the middle, and then the light spread rapidly to the head and tail of the connected great demon "Scorpion Demon" and "Myriad Manifestations Substitute Death Gu Body". In the blink of an eye, all the threads of light disappeared.

The saying goes, "A thousand-mile marriage is tied by a single thread." If we change "marriage" to "bond," then the great demon "Scorpion Demon" and "Myriad Manifestations Substitute Death Gu Body," who are "tied by a single thread," are exactly as Wu Chen previously judged. Within the "Boundless Silk Domain," there is "no end to suffering," "no end to the body," "no end to time," and "no end to form."

Even though all the threads of the puppet show have disappeared, the "Boundless Silk Domain" still exists between the great demon "Scorpion Demon" who has finally appeared in the world and Hong Xiaocui, the Toad Hall Master who has become the "Substitute Gu Body of All Things".

As the "Scorpion Demon" shouted loudly, the misty, fluffy, and boundless silken domain on the arena tore open from the inside out!

A colossal demon, exuding murderous aura, emerged from its cocoon!

"This is..." The scene was so terrifying that even the remaining viewers, who were crying out for their parents and running away in all directions, couldn't help but stop in their tracks. Almost at the same time, the great demon "Scorpion Demon" that had been lurking on the rooftop, hunting for prey, also quietly disappeared without a trace.

Everyone saw it clearly. What emerged from the cocoon within the Boundless Silk Domain was clearly a man-eating flower with spider legs!
The lower half is the body of a colorful spider, and the upper half is the body of an extremely bright and man-eating flower!

This is clearly the combined body of the "Five Poisons Heavenly Net Spider" and the "Hundred Poisons Thousand Year Flower" that Hong Xiaocui, the Toad Hall Master who was previously swallowed by the "Myriad Manifestations Substitute Death Gu Body"!

But where is Hong Xiaocui now?
The answer is revealed immediately.

As the closed, bud-like "Hundred Gu Thousand Year Flower" unfolds petal by petal, the true master hidden in the flower's heart finally reveals itself.

The flower in bloom is the upper body of Hong Xiaocui, the leader of the Toad Hall, whose size has increased more than tenfold. Three inches below her navel, she merges with the stamen of the "Hundred Poisons Thousand-Year Flower," while the part below the calyx of the "Hundred Poisons Thousand-Year Flower" is connected to the "Five Poisons Heavenly Net Spider"!
The blooming petals resembled an incomparably gorgeous floral dress, or the feathers of a peacock spreading its tail, or even a bewitching skirt trailing on the ground. In particular, her delicate, snow-white skin was covered with a thin membrane woven from silk threads, like wearing a tight-fitting bodysuit. Her vital parts were wrapped by the "Hundred Poisons Thousand-Year Flower" and the tender stigma connected to the ovary through the flower pillar. This made the gigantic toad leader Hong Xiaocui, who was half spider and half flower, look full of evil and monstrous beauty.

Stepping out from behind spider limbs covered in vibrant spots and unfolding fleshy petals adorned with striking patterns, it was as if she simultaneously opened her entire body of demonic eyes. The gigantic cannibalistic woman, Hong Xiaocui, looked down from above, her eyes fixed on only one person from beginning to end.

That was her lifelong nemesis, Abbess Jingyin, the head of the Emei Sect.

The *Sacred Fire Scripture* clearly states its first level: "First Level: Yin and Yang Primordial Separation - Gathering Essence and Refining the Pearl." Only by gathering the true essence and refining the Yin-Yang Command Pearl can one cultivate the "Second Level: Yin-Yang Circulation - Commanding the Eight Desolations." Then one can cultivate the "Third Level: Three Powers Transformation - Devouring Heaven and Earth," the "Fourth Level: Four Symbols Return to Origin - Pearl Explodes into the Galaxy," and the "Fifth Level: Chaotic Sacred Fire - Pearl Shatters Heaven and Earth." As for the "Sixth Level: Forbidden Secret Chapter - Sacred Fire Ignites the Lamp," it is presumably similar to the forbidden technique of "Dantian Manifesting Externally, Participating with Heaven and Earth," where one perishes together with the enemy.

Once this move is made, neither friend nor foe survives.

Both sides fought fiercely for the championship. The Emei Sect Leader, Abbess Jingyin, only managed to reach the fourth level of the "Sacred Fire Scripture": Four Symbols Return to Origin - Pearl Explosion Galaxy. The fifth level, Chaotic Sacred Fire - Pearl Shattering Heaven and Earth, was never unleashed.

"May I ask the sect leader, why is the fifth level not being reached?" The spider-flower demon Hong Xiaocui, though gigantic, possessed senses that were almost identical to her human form.

“It’s not a matter of life and death, but the fifth level cannot be used.” Abbess Jingyin, the head of the Emei Sect, revealed the secret: “The upper form is ‘Return of All Things to Nothingness’. Using the broken tokens as fuel and the divine soul as a catalyst, the Yin and Yang tokens are forced to their limits and then collide and merge to create the ‘Eye of Return to Nothingness’.”

With a single strike, the void collapsed, the laws were reconstructed, and the true essence of all living beings within ten thousand miles was drained, returning them to the chaos before the creation of heaven and earth. However, the caster's soul also fell along with the Eye of Return to Nothingness, forever suffering the torment of the backlash from the laws. Only those with an impeccable Dao heart and a saintly physical body can perform this, and cannot control it. "What should the next move be?" The spider-flower demon Hong Xiaocui remained noncommittal.

“The next move is ‘Reversal of Heaven and Earth’.” Abbess Jingyin, the head of the Emei Sect, did not hide anything: “Using the broken tokens as fuel and the divine soul as a catalyst, the Yin and Yang tokens are forced to their limits and then collide and explode, transforming into the ‘Eye of Chaos’.”

With a single strike, the void collapsed, the laws were reconstructed, and the true essence of all living beings within ten thousand miles was drained. The caster would briefly wield the power of "creation" amidst the chaos. However, the old laws were destroyed, and the new laws were not yet established. The caster's soul would also be swept away by the torrent of law reversal. Only those who have achieved physical sainthood and whose primordial spirit is indestructible can perform this act and cannot resist it.

“It cannot be done or controlled without achieving ‘physical sainthood.’ In that case, the sect leader should be able to use it.” The spider-flower demon Hong Xiaocui grasped the key point.

"Indeed." The Emei Sect Leader, Abbess Jingyin, had already formed her inner core, signifying physical sainthood. Even if she unleashed the fifth level: Chaos Sacred Fire - Shattering Heaven and Earth, she could ensure her safety. However, the Yin-Yang Decrees were about to be destroyed. Reforging them was beyond human capability.

In other words, once the fifth level of the Sacred Fire Scripture is unleashed, the Yin-Yang Dual Command will become a thing of the past.

"My lord?" After figuring everything out, Princess Li Huixin immediately asked Wu Chen.

"Don't you all find it strange that the most beautiful courtesan in Beibao has no female demons?" Wu Chen replied, seemingly ignoring the question.

“That’s right.” Upon Wu Chen’s reminder, the members of the Demon Hunting Sect immediately realized.

"Perhaps, neither yin nor yang, neither male nor female, neither human nor demon, none of these can master the Spider Flower Manual." Wu Chen revealed the key point: "Therefore, martial arts manuals and elixirs are for the use of 'humans'. Those who are 'not of our kind' cannot use them."

"I see." Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, understood the implied meaning: "Just like the Spider Flower Demon Hong Xiaocui, that great demon also practiced evil arts, which is why she transformed from a human into a 'Scorpion Demon'!"

“Exactly so.” Wu Chen’s ingrained intuition shone brightly once again: “Or perhaps, we should do the opposite.”

"Practicing divine skills can transform a demon into a human?" Right Protector Xiahou Ying understood immediately.

"Silence, go all out. Even if it means destroying both of our orders." Wu Chen made a decisive decision: "Remember, the Spider Flower Demoness Hong Xiaocui is nothing more than the 'Myriad Manifestations Substitute Gu Body' of that great demon 'Scorpion Demon' who has escaped into the Infinite Silk Domain. We must finish this quickly and force the real culprit to reveal himself!"

"Yes, my lord." The head of the Emei sect, Abbess Jingyin, was completely taken aback by the lengthy development of the plot she had just played. She never imagined that she, the biggest female villain, would one day have the opportunity to play the lead role!

"So that the sect leader may know, the Five Poison Escape: Spider Shadow Step also has nine forms." Before the start of the third stage boss battle, Hong Xiaocui, the Spider Flower Demoness in what was perhaps her final form, explained the last divine skill of the Spider Flower Manual.

As before, he explained the techniques he used to demonstrate his integrity and uprightness.