365: Gu worms inside the body

Li Haotian looked at the figures fighting in the air and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on, rubbing his temples.

He really didn't expect that after so many years, these two guys would actually start fighting again. He didn't even know why they were fighting or what had happened; he was completely in the dark.

"I'd like to ask you two to stop for a moment. I'm actually curious to know why exactly you've started fighting?"

Li Haotian forcibly intervened between the two. He didn't release a grand technique like the Dharma-Heaven Manifestation of the Earth, but instead easily separated them relying solely on his current Physical Body strength.

An expression of surprise appeared on Pigsy's face. The other party clearly hadn't been this strong before; how did he become so powerful after going inside? Could it be that he obtained the Senior Brother's Legacy?

Inside Li Haotian's Storage Ring, besides that stone, there was also an Essence Soul.

This Essence Soul contained all the Cultivation Techniques and various Divine Abilities and methods that the Monkey King had learned throughout his life.

Originally, Li Haotian wanted to absorb it directly, but he decided to keep the Essence Soul. If a new Stone Monkey could be hatched from that stone in the future, he wouldn't mind placing this Essence Soul directly into the other party's chest.

Fusing the memories of the Monkey King's past life with a new body, even if it were a new Soul, it would still consider itself the Reincarnation of the Monkey King.

He himself was created by the Monkey King.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the Monkey King's Reincarnation.

Nezha raised an eyebrow when he saw someone actually interrupt their battle.

"Your strength is actually quite impressive; this young master acknowledges you. If you don't mind, how about a fight with me!"

Nezha suddenly grinned, flames rising all over his body, looking extremely arrogant. The intensity of the flames on his body left Li Haotian somewhat dazed.

He used to think that a flame of the Samadhi True Fire's level was a powerful existence within the other party's body.

However, his two Disciples now both possessed fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques. When they utilized them, they seemed much stronger than this Samadhi True Fire. As long as their Cultivation reached the Immortal King Realm later on, they should be able to crush the Nezha before him.

Su Yao's Cultivation Technique was a reward from the System, while that boy Du Xian had fought and carved out his own path entirely through his own ability.

After taking his Grandmaster's Cultivation Technique and adding the Opportunities he had obtained, he had managed to cobble together a technique that was not at all inferior to Su Yao's Black Flame Cultivation.

Although this Samadhi True Fire wasn't weak, compared to those two types of flames, it was no exaggeration to say it was like a younger brother or even a grandson.

Li Haotian quietly looked at the two who were fighting, a calm smile appearing on his face.

"I have no intention of fighting you, but I want to ask you a question."

After so many years of tempering his Heart-Nature, Nezha had undergone some changes after all. He didn't charge forward with a fiery temper as he used to; instead, he looked at Li Haotian with a thoughtful and very interested expression.

"If you have a question, go ahead and ask. Since your attitude isn't bad, this young master will give you some answers."

Nezha picked his nose.

"Your Cultivation must have been stuck at the Immortal King Realm for a long time, right? The reason you haven't made a Breakthrough is likely because of that thing inside your body..."

Nezha was instantly stunned. Although the other party hadn't said what it was, he already understood.

"Where on earth did you learn these things? This young master didn't even know before I cultivated to the Immortal King Realm. Yet, even though this is the first time you've met me, you not only know my name but are even aware of that thing inside my body!"

Nezha showed a look of surprise, followed by a deep sense of wariness in his eyes. If the other party couldn't provide a reasonable explanation, he would immediately rush forward and run him through with his spear.

"In the Heavenly Court, besides Erlang Shen and the Monkey King, the most rebellious person is you. Every day you're either thinking of killing the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li or wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Court."

"Regarding Erlang Shen, the Heavenly Court's means of restraint is naturally that the Jade Emperor is Erlang Shen's uncle; there's a blood relation there, plus other relatives hold positions in the Heavenly Court."

"As for the Monkey King, a Golden Fillet was placed directly on his head. With just a chant, it would cause a splitting headache, making it difficult to perform various Spells. Only by placing such a terrifying Magic Treasure on his head could they barely keep him in check."

"And you, Nezha, your temper isn't any better than those two, and your Realm and strength are not lacking at all. Do you think the Heavenly Court would feel at ease if they didn't leave any countermeasures on you?"

Hearing these words, Nezha's heart trembled slightly, and his gaze gradually became sharp.

"You are indeed a smart person. Although I don't know where you got information about me, you really are quite something. It's a pity, though; if this young master still had the right to choose for himself, I would definitely make friends with you."

"I must kill this pig today or take him back to complete my mission. It wasn't easy for this young master to run into a fugitive who has been wanted by the Heavenly Court for tens of thousands of years. It would be such a waste to just let him go."

Li Haotian was stunned by Nezha's words. He had originally thought the other party was so angry because he had killed his mount.

He hadn't expected it was merely to arrest Pigsy.

Pigsy snorted coldly.

He made a move as if to brandish the Nine-Toothed Rake in his hand to clash with him and continue the fight.

"Actually, I can find a way to help you solve this problem, but I hope you two can stop for now."

Nezha was momentarily stunned, then a light burst from his eyes. After thinking for just a moment, he shook his head firmly again.

"You're talking pure nonsense. My problem—let alone you—even I have tried everything for tens of thousands of years and haven't found any possible solution."

"Even if I use fire to roast it, that worm will only use it as endless nourishment."

A look of pain appeared on Nezha's face. His Physical Body had long ago been severed by himself, carving his bones for his father and his flesh for his mother.

Now, his body was made of lotus roots. Within these lotus roots was a golden Gu worm that remained in his body, liable to erupt at any moment.

He currently had to go to the Heavenly Court every year to receive his Medicinal Pills just to barely suppress the Gu worm inside him.

At the same time, if he wanted to break through to the next Realm, he would have to break through along with the worm in his body. Once this worm became stronger, his life or death would be unpredictable, unless he used something from the Heavenly Court to suppress it.

This was also why he still worked diligently for the Heavenly Court; if he wanted to continue increasing his strength, he had to do so.

But these things were all interconnected. Even if the problem of the Gu worm in his body was solved, his body would still be completely controlled by the Heavenly Court.