Chapter 101: The Battle of Causality

Six days later, on the very night of Jin Zhengzhong’s soul return, Ma Xiaoling and Kuang Tianyou rushed to see Master Miao Shan after Uncle Qiu found her whereabouts.

However, when they arrived at the Zen Forest Courtyard, Master Miao Shan did not meet them, but only sent a message through her protector.

“Causality is a cycle. This is something he must face, and no one can interfere. Even you are no exception!”

She did not say who “he” was, but Master Miao Shan’s words were incredibly clear. Ma Xiaoling and Kuang Tianyou could only wait for this matter to end!

…

The weather in October should have been hot, even at dusk, but today, the air felt piercingly cold!

Gusts of gloomy wind blew through the empty suburbs of Hong City, making eerie low moans that sounded like ghosts!

Wei Ziqing stood quietly on the rooftop. Ignoring the desolate sight around him, he looked up at the gloomy sky. In the Void, unlike ordinary people, he saw not only dark clouds, but a terrifying vortex formed by countless murderous energy, resentment, and grievances.

At this moment, Wei Ziqing’s eyes were no longer as deep and black as before. Within that depth, there were hints of gold, as if countless tiny, mysterious patterns had been etched around the edges of his pupils!

Six days of cultivation and the power of six drops of pure water far exceeded his imagination!

Due to his talent, his Nine Word Mantra had broken through to the level of the “Dou” character during these six days, making him an existence that could rival Ma Xiaoling.

Not only did the Exorcism Power within his Sea of Spirit become more fluid, but he also developed the Demon-Seeing Eye, which every Exorcist longed for!

What was the Demon-Seeing Eye? It was a pair of eyes that could see through the evil and charms of the world and the two realms of Yin Yang. Under these eyes, evil things had nowhere to hide, and the power of his Exorcism Power increased exponentially!

“Is it the night of the soul return? I didn’t realize I had been cultivating for six days!” Wei Ziqing whispered softly. Looking at the terrifying vortex, his gaze remained calm and indifferent.

He then turned around, stepped over the corpses of countless cockroaches, snakes, and ants, and walked slowly toward the black cloud vortex. When he reached a withered yellow tree, he sat cross-legged quietly, closed his eyes, and remained motionless!

Time seemed to stand still. Wei Ziqing under the withered tree seemed to merge with the tree itself, until the night completely covered all of Hong City.

Buzz…

This humming sound seemed mournful and resentful, as if it came from Heaven and Earth, or as if it rose from within one’s heart.

The black clouds that had completely covered the silver moon vanished at the sound of the hum, revealing a Blood Moon!

Wei Ziqing, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and looked at the Blood Moon with a complex expression. “The silver moon is stained with blood and the mourning never ends. Have you finally appeared?”

As if responding to Wei Ziqing’s whisper, a strange gloomy wind suddenly swept through Heaven and Earth, sounding like countless ghosts roaring in low voices.

At that moment, countless thick black mists abruptly emerged from the dark wilderness. This mist was piercingly cold, and the plants across the wilderness withered rapidly within it!

Then, the thick black mist began to gather quickly. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a human figure!

The figure looked hideous and terrifying, with a pale, yellowish face, and especially those eyes, which glowed with a blood-like crimson!

Upon seeing Wei Ziqing, those crimson and hideous eyes instantly flashed with crazy murderous energy. “Wei Ziqing, I told you I would come for you!”

Wei Ziqing did not speak. He slowly stood up from under the withered tree, pointing the Demon-Subduing Sword diagonally toward the ground, and looked calmly at the figure. “I know, that is why I have been waiting for you!”

“You aren’t afraid of me?” Jin Zhengzhong’s face was full of malice, but he was slightly stunned by these words.

He had died and become a more terrifying existence. He wanted to kill the person before him who had caused his death. He wanted to see him tremble in terror and beg for mercy, and then swallow his soul while he pleaded. But he was actually not afraid? How was that possible?

“Why should I fear you? Because you became a Hungry Shura?”

Wei Ziqing looked at Jin Zhengzhong indifferently, with a hint of mockery in his eyes. “You tried to kill me but died instead. I don’t want to know why you hate me so much, nor do I want to ask. Now that you have appeared, then let us begin!”

Wei Ziqing truly did not want to know. Causality is a cycle; no cause is without a reason, and no effect is without a source. Since they were facing each other, from life to death, one of them would eventually have their soul destroyed. There was no need for more words!

Therefore, he acted immediately. The moment he finished speaking, he tapped the ground with his foot and shot toward the Hungry Shura, Jin Zhengzhong. At the same time, his Exorcism Power surged forth, and a vast wave of righteous energy erupted from his body.

He went all out. At this moment, Wei Ziqing no longer hid any of his strength!

Because a Hungry Shura was, to some extent, more terrifying than a Zombie. This was because he lived only for one person and died only for one person—the person he hated most before death. No one else but that person could kill him!

However, once the target was killed, the Hungry Shura would also vanish into thin air!

Therefore, in a way, the Hungry Shura was already the loser in this battle. But even so, Wei Ziqing was definitely not the winner!

The Hungry Shura had nothing left to lose, but if Wei Ziqing lost, his soul would vanish from Heaven and Earth along with him!

He did not want to die, so fighting with all his might was the only thing he could do!

…

“The Hungry Shura has appeared!” Inside the Jiajia Building, Ma Xiaoling, Kuang Tianyou, and Uncle Qiu looked up at the Blood Moon with bitter expressions on their faces.

They had held onto a sliver of hope that Jin Zhengzhong would not appear, but at this moment, they knew that what was meant to happen had finally happened!

Miao Shan had said that this battle was the battle of Causality between Wei Ziqing and Jin Zhengzhong, and no one could interfere or help. But could they really just not help?

Ma Xiaoling’s face was full of complex emotions. He was her disciple after all, and he was also their friend. Could she really ignore him and stand by and watch?

Thinking of this, she looked at Kuang Tianyou. She hoped he could help her make a decision. But before she could speak, Kuang Tianyou turned around and walked toward the door!

As he reached the door, Kuang Tianyou paused slightly. “I don’t believe in Causality, nor do I believe in Fate, but he is my friend. I must go!”

Hearing this, Ma Xiaoling was shaken, and a look of guilt flashed in her eyes. Were Miao Shan’s words that important?

He was her disciple in name, and more importantly, he was their friend!

That was enough, wasn’t it?

Thinking of this, she no longer hesitated and quickly followed Kuang Tianyou, rushing toward the place where the resentment, murderous energy, and grievances were most concentrated!