Chapter 14 The Ruyi Jingu Bang!
When "traveling" in the sea of the spirit, there's no need to walk step by step.
However, Kong Xuan was completely unaware of the anomaly in his spiritual sea and was also very curious about the biggest change mentioned by his teacher, Yun Ming.
After being taken away by Yun Ming, Kong Xuan felt as if he had regained control of his body in the blink of an eye.
After he stood still, he couldn't help but look in the direction Yun Ming was looking.
This should be the edge of my current spiritual sea, and I can clearly feel that the surrounding white mist has become much thicker.
At the edge of Kong Xuan's vision, amidst this white mist, his field of vision was completely occupied by a colossal shadow that seemed to reach the heavens and the earth—a towering pillar!
At this moment, Yun Ming's voice came: "After your spiritual power broke through to the Spirit Abyss Realm, your spiritual sea expanded outward, and I only then noticed its existence. Although it looks like just an inanimate object, I felt a deadly threat from it. This giant pillar is definitely not simple."
Kong Xuan stared blankly at the colossal pillar standing in his sea of consciousness, seemingly speechless.
Seeing this, Yun Ming assumed that Kong Xuan was shocked and didn't think much of it.
In reality, Kong Xuan was indeed shocked, but his shock was not due to the shocking scene before him, but rather because he realized what it was!
At this moment, the giant pillar in front of the two was golden red in the middle, and there seemed to be ancient and mysterious cloud patterns on it. Each pattern seemed to contain some kind of universal principle.
The top of the giant pillar pierces through the sea of clouds, hidden in a vast expanse of white, making it difficult to see clearly.
However, the base of the giant pillar is a brilliant gold color, with intricate patterns on it, and most notably, a lifelike golden dragon coils around it!
Just then, the giant pillar hidden in the white mist suddenly emitted a golden light. This golden light had extremely strong penetrating power, and even under the cover of the white mist, Kong Xuan could still see it clearly.
Golden light pierced through the white mist, casting five ancient characters into the sky above the spiritual sea of Kong Xuan.
Ruyi Jingu Bang!
If Kong Xuan had some hesitation before, he was now certain that the towering pillar standing in his spiritual sea was the "Ruyi Jingu Bang"!
Kong Xuan has basically confirmed its origin, after all, he has a deep impression of the image of the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
In his previous life, Kong Xuan was a hardcore gamer.
He completed the game as soon as Black Myth: Wukong was released.
After the PS5 version of the game was released, he bought a copy without hesitation.
It was on that trip home that he stumbled upon a stroke of luck and ended up traveling to the world of Douluo Continent.
So now, looking at the familiar Ruyi Jingu Bang in front of him, Kong Xuan knew that this was the Ruyi Jingu Bang from the Great Sage Set in the final level of the Black Myth Wukong game!
As for why items from the game appeared in his mental sea, Kong Xuan said that since he had already transmigrated, he wouldn't find it unacceptable for anything else to happen.
Just as Kong Xuan was about to explore the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his spiritual sea, a clear and melodious cry rang out.
Then Kong Xuan saw a figure suddenly fly out of the white mist ahead, moving very fast and heading straight for him.
Kong Xuan didn't react in time, but Yun Ming, the teacher next to him, made a move.
With a wave of his hand, the Sky-Piercing Spear shot out, its target the bird that was flying toward Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan couldn't see clearly, but Yun Ming could see that what was rushing towards his disciple was a small bird.
Yun Ming's actions were naturally extraordinary; there was no reason for him to miss.
However, when the tip of the Sky-Piercing Spear touched the bird's body, it seemed as if it had only pierced through an illusion, and had no effect at all.
Seeing this, Yun Ming was also stunned. He did not expect that his shot would have such an outcome. With his strength, he did not understand what had just happened.
In that very instant, the little bird had already landed on Kong Xuan's shoulder.
Seeing that the bird seemed to have no ill intentions, Yun Ming did not do anything further.
Kong Xuan turned his head to look at his left shoulder. It was a small bird, only the size of a sparrow, mostly red, with only its wings and head showing black and white colors.
Its most distinctive feature is its red eyes, which have two golden pupils!
What kind of bird is that?
Yun Ming couldn't help but speak up, even with his vast knowledge, he had never seen such a bird-like soul beast before.
Kong Xuan then blurted out: "The Double-Bright Bird!"
He didn't recognize the bird before, but when it landed on his shoulder, the name automatically popped into Kong Xuan's mind.
As soon as Kong Xuan finished speaking, the Chongming bird on his left shoulder flew up again and crashed directly into Kong Xuan's chest.
Upon seeing this, Yun Ming's expression changed, and he instantly appeared in front of Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan's eyes were closed, but his breathing was smooth, and he seemed to be fine. Yun Ming was slightly relieved.
Not long after, Kong Xuan opened his eyes and let out a long breath.
Seeing the smile on Kong Xuan's face, Yun Ming asked, "Looks like it's a good thing!"
Kong Xuan nodded and smiled, "It is indeed a good thing. The fusion of the Chongming Bird and me has greatly enhanced my eyesight and dynamic tracking ability. Except for the lack of soul skills, I am no less than the owner of the eye martial soul."
Yun Ming's eyes lit up upon hearing this, surprised by the unexpected turn of events.
But then he couldn't help but ask, "It seems you already know what's going on with this giant pillar and that bird from earlier?"
Even after living two lives, Kong Xuan still couldn't help but reveal his feelings after learning the information he had just received.
I never expected my teacher to have such keen observation skills; she noticed it right away.
Kong Xuan pondered for a moment, a mysterious smile on his face: "Teacher, I never thought that what I said before would come true!"
This statement left Yun Ming somewhat puzzled, given that Kong Xuan had made quite a few statements before.
Fortunately, Kong Xuan quickly explained, "Teacher, this giant pillar is called the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), which is an extraordinary artifact. As for the bird just now, it involves the inheritance of a deity!"
Kong Xuan's statement can be considered to be partly true and partly false.
He didn't reveal the actual situation because it was really difficult to explain, since Yunming didn't even know what a console game was.
Upon hearing Kong Xuan's words, Yun Ming subconsciously frowned and his heart skipped a beat.
As the person who is closest to becoming a god ten thousand years from now, gods are definitely a sensitive topic for him.
Yun Ming asked, "What deity's legacy is it?"
Seeing the change in his teacher's expression, Kong Xuan answered without changing his expression, "It is the legacy of the God of War."
"God of War?" Yun Ming frowned even more upon hearing this: "According to the history passed down in Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger among the Shrek Seven Devils, inherited the position of God of War ten thousand years ago. Could it be that he passed on the position of God again?"
Kong Xuan was naturally aware of what Yun Ming had mentioned.
However, in that brief moment, he still felt that the title of God of War in this world was more fitting for the identity of "Sun Wukong".
In response to Yun Ming's question, Kong Xuan explained, "Teacher, the God of War from ten thousand years ago and the God of War I have inherited now are not the same thing."
"Um?"
Yun Ming became interested upon hearing this and wanted to know what secrets were involved.
Kong Xuan continued, "Dai Mubai's God of War position is only a second-level god, while my God of War position was passed down much earlier. Because of the super artifact, it is a God King's inheritance!"
In fact, Kong Xuan was also a little confused. In the God Realm of Douluo Continent, why was the God of War only a second-level god who held the power of war and combat power? The God of War should be very strong.
But this is good, as it makes his statement more convincing.
Yun Ming didn't know much about the God Realm, so he couldn't find any fault with Kong Xuan's explanations.
The deadly danger he sensed from the "Ruyi Jingu Bang" before him made him have no doubt that it was a super artifact.
"You're really lucky to have received the inheritance of the God-King!"
Yun Ming sighed, feeling both happy for his disciple and filled with regret.
Ten thousand years later, Douluo Continent lost contact with the God Realm, and Yun Ming lost his chance to become a god.
With Yun Ming's talent, he believed that if he lived in this era, he would also have the possibility of becoming a god!
Kong Xuan noticed a hint of disappointment in Yun Ming's eyes, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Teacher, after I become a god, I will definitely help you find the path to godhood."
Kong Xuan's words gave Yun Ming a glimmer of hope. His current condition was indeed unsolvable, but if the gods intervened, there might indeed be a chance.
He then laughed and said, "You sure know how to comfort people!"
(End of chapter)