Chaos Spirit Field

Lu Ya was startled, realizing that few could counterattack the Seven Arrows Scripture. Unless they were truly sages, no one could pull it off. He slapped his forehead, silently cursing his own utter foolishness. He had long heard that Hou Tu Niangniang was behind Xuanzang, but he had thought it was just a rumor. Now, it seemed to be true. He wasn't afraid, however, because Hou Tu Niangniang was sealed in the underworld, unable to stir up much trouble.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly. Zhao Shanhe and his companions got up early and prepared to continue their journey westward. Not long after, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way. The figure chanted:

Zhao Shanhe immediately recognized the newcomer as Lu Ya Zhenren and frowned, realizing a fierce battle was inevitable. He knew Lu Ya Zhenren was incredibly powerful, and none of his three disciples would be a match for him in a fight. So, he said, "No matter how long a tortoise lives, it can never become a black tortoise. No matter how early Lu Ya Zhenren was born, he can never become a saint. As the saying goes, a good dog doesn't block the road; anything that blocks the road isn't a good dog."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ya was furious, and a murderous look flashed in his eyes. He said coldly, "Xuanzang, you are courting death."

Zhao Shanhe responded impatiently, "I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted last night. Otherwise, there wouldn't be any trouble today. Don't say you came here just to hang out."

Lu Ya sneered and said, "Since you know I'm here to kill you, why don't you just surrender and commit suicide?"

Zhao Shanhe taunted him, "Master Lu Ya, I wonder who gave you the courage to kill me. I have the two saints of the West, Nuwa and Hou Tu, behind me. What do you have behind you? A coat of hair."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ya took out a gourd and said angrily, "Xuanzang, you are courting death. Please turn around, my dear."

Sun Wukong quickly warned, "Master, be careful! This is the God-Slaying Flying Knife. I was killed by it during the Conferred Gods War."

Zhao Shanhe said bitterly, "Wukong, tell me earlier next time that your master has been targeted. Master Lu Ya, you must think carefully about this. If I die, you won't be better off either. Why bother to hurt each other?"

Lu Ya replied with a cold smile, "Xuanzang, it's too late to be afraid now. I will eat anything except what I will suffer. Since Hou Tu Niangniang destroyed my treasure, I will pay you back with your life."

Zhao Shanhe complained helplessly, "Master Lu Ya, the treasure was destroyed by the Queen Mother of the Underworld. If you want to settle the score, you should go to her. If you don't know the way, I can help you. I will open the road to the underworld for you."

Lu Ya was furious and shouted, "Xuanzang, you're trying to escape? No way! Behead!"

Before he finished speaking, a dazzling white light streaked towards Zhao Shanhe like lightning. Yet, facing such a fierce attack, he remained calm and composed, unfazed. He quickly raised a purple gourd and whispered, "Collect!" Instantly, the white light, as if drawn into a vortex, obediently slipped into the gourd.

Zhao Shanhe laughed triumphantly, "Master Lu Ya, thank you so much for your gift. I've finally refined the Immortal Slaying Gourd. Wukong, Bajie, and Sha Seng, what are you all still standing there for? Revenge your grudges, and join us in plucking this fellow's feathers clean off our shoulders!"

Lu Ya Zhenren shouted: "Xuanzang, return my treasure to me."

Zhao Shanhe said jokingly, "Master Lu Ya, I'm just like you. I'll eat anything, but I won't suffer any loss. I can't bear to spit out the treasure I've put into my pocket. Please turn around, my dear. 'Behead!'"

Lu Ya was intent on guarding against the Immortal Slaying Flying Knife, but what he got was Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel. He angrily said, "Xuanzang, you lied to me."

Zhao Shanhe said with a smile: "Master Lu Ya, I have just refined the Great King's treasure, so I am not very skilled in using it. Don't worry, I will definitely be able to use it this time. Please turn around and "cut" it."

Seeing a white light coming at him, Lu Ya took a blow from Zhu Bajie's rake and blocked the light. He angrily said, "Xuanzang, you're playing tricks on me again."

Zhao Shanhe touched his bald head and said jokingly, "Master Lu Ya, I disappointed you just now to set the mood. This time, I'm sure it will work. Please turn around and "slash" my dear."

Lu Ya said with a smile: "Xuanzang, you think I can't see through your tricks, this time it's the real Immortal Slaying Flying Knife."

Zhao Shanhe laughed and said mockingly, "Master Lu Ya, you are truly a genius. Using the golden gourd to catch the Xuanming True Water, I have to admire your courage. Explosion."

The golden gourd in Lu Ya's hand exploded, and he himself turned into an ice sculpture. Zhao Shanhe shouted, "Wukong, Bajie, and Sha Seng, why don't you take action?"

Seeing that Lu Ya was about to die, Zhao Shanhe blocked the three people's attacks with a single embroidered ball. Seeing the arrival of the newcomers, Zhao Shanhe knew there was no chance. He said, "Disciples, come back. I have seen the goddess Nuwa. I will help Lu Ya thaw."

The Xuanming True Water on Lu Ya's body was taken away, and his body was free again. He bowed to Nuwa and said, "Greetings, Nuwa."

Nuwa looked at the man in front of her solemnly and said earnestly, "Master Lu Ya, you shoulder an important mission and responsibility. Why are you getting involved in this dispute? Go back."

However, Lu Ya remained unmoved and replied firmly, "Nuwa, Xuanzang has accepted my Immortal Slaying Flying Knife. If he returns it, I will leave. Otherwise, I will not let it go."

Zhao Shanhe, standing by, couldn't help but say, "Master Lu Ya, you're so ungrateful! Lady Nuwa has already tried to persuade you, yet you're still so stubborn. If you refuse to give in, come and fight me again. Today, I'm going to have some meat, and try some Golden Crow meat. Wukong, Bajie, and Sha Wujing, listen to my command and prepare to attack."

Nuwa quickly waved her hand to stop him, saying, "Xuanzang, don't be impulsive. Master Lu Ya is carrying an important mission, and you must not harm him."

Zhao Shanhe responded without hesitation, "Your Majesty, this world will continue to function regardless of who is gone. Master Lu Ya is gone, and there will surely be others to fill his place. Since I dare to bear such consequences, I have a plan to deal with it. The weather is a bit hot, but it's still within my tolerance."

Although Lu Ya didn't fully grasp the deeper meaning of Zhao Shanhe's words, a sense of panic welled up within him. Realizing the situation might be more serious than he'd imagined, he hurriedly said, "Xuanzang, I'll leave the Immortal Slaying Blade with you for now. I'll come back to claim it sooner or later." With that, he turned and left, disappearing from everyone's sight.

Nuwa asked, "Xuanzang, do you really have a solution?"

Zhao Shanhe replied with a smile, "Nuwa, you believed my lies. If I hadn't said that, would Master Lu Ya have left? Disciples, gather up the bird feathers on the ground and prepare to set off."