Chapter 1982: Chapter 1978: Calm After the Storm “Map of Mountains and Rivers? This item is indeed a Heavenly Treasure, and the space power contained within it is extremely abundant, but I am still unable to use it.” Shen Luo took out the Map of Mountains and said. “That is no problem. I have spent many years at the entrance of the Divine Demon Well, gradually gaining some insight into the spatial law. With the assistance of the Divine Demon Pillar, it would not be difficult to incorporate it into the Map of Mountains and Rivers.” The Lord of Black and White said. “I see, then I will have to trouble Elder.” Shen Luo, hearing this, was delighted and said with cupped hands. This matter should not be delayed. The two of them called Nie Caizhu, Sun Wukong, and others back to the Ten Thousand Buddha’s Golden Pagoda, and started the operation immediately. Shen Luo raised his hand, and the Map of Mountains and Rivers in his hand transformed into a golden light that shot up into the sky, settling above the Divine Demon Pillar. The golden light receded, and the scroll unfolded slowly, suspended in mid-air. The Lord of Black and White merged into the Divine Demon Pillar with a flicker, and black and white lights surged from the surface of the pillar, intertwined with beams of silver light containing space power. Though not as vast as the Beiming Kun, it was still quite formidable. The black and white lights combined turbulently, while the space silver light also converged, quickly transforming into a tri-colored pillar of light—black, white, and silver—that merged into the Map of Mountains and Rivers in mid-air. The Map of Mountains and Rivers emitted dazzling light, suddenly expanding a thousandfold into a gigantic white scroll that blotted out the sky and the sun, extending beyond the Ten Thousand Buddha’s Golden Pagoda. The immense scroll was filled with surging white light, emitting waves of powerful space power, causing countless ripples to appear in the nearby void, far more powerful than when Shen Luo had urged it. Suspended in the void, Shen Luo looked up, sensing the immense space power within the scroll, as if countless giant dragons were surging within, causing a tremendous shock to his spirit. “It seems that only through real spatial rules can the Map of Mountains and Rivers be fully activated.” He thought to himself, forming a seal and mobilizing the Map of Mountains and Rivers with the help of the Lord of Black and White. As the tri-colored pillar of light from the Divine Demon Pillar continuously infused into the Map of Mountains and Rivers, the scroll continued to expand until it covered most of the Little Western Paradise, finally coming to a halt. Inside the Divine Demon Pillar, the Lord of Black and White shouted in a low voice, forming seals with hands like a Car Wheel. The Map of Mountains and Rivers in mid-air slowly started rotating, shooting out ten thousand streams of silver light, enveloping most of the Little Western Paradise. “Shen Luo, you don’t understand spatial rules, and I’m still an external force. The Map of Mountains and Rivers can only be driven to this extent. The next step is particularly crucial. You and I must work together to incorporate the space within the silver light into the scroll.” The Lord of Black and White spoke in a solemn tone. “What will happen to the secret realm outside the coverage of the Map of Mountains and Rivers?” Shen Luo asked upon hearing this. “This secret realm is rooted in the entrance of the Divine Demon Well. Once we take away the Divine Demon Well, those outside secret realms will naturally collapse and vanish.” The Lord of Black and White said. “There are quite a few heavenly treasures and living creatures outside…” Shen Luo frowned slightly. “The Demon Clan is already aware of this place. Keeping the entrance of the Divine Demon Well here for even a moment longer is tremendously dangerous. In matters of expediency, there is no time to worry about those things now.” The Lord of Black and White said. “Alright.” Shen Luo sighed and did not hesitate any longer, channeling his mana continuously into the Map of Mountains and Rivers, using the god power of this treasure. The Lord of Black and White steadied his magical tactics, and the tri-colored pillar of light emitted from the Divine Demon Pillar became significantly thicker. The silver light covering Little Western Paradise brightened several times over, almost tangible, The entire Little Western Paradise shook with a rumble, and the void vibrated violently. The buildings could not withstand this power and began to collapse. Shen Luo and the Lord of Black and White shouted together, pushing the power of the Map of Mountains and Rivers to its peak. Everything within the coverage of the silver light shook and became distorted and blurry. The next moment, it disappeared into the Map of Mountains and Rivers. The Divine Demon Pillar also appeared within the Map of Mountains and Rivers. The black and white vortex behind the stone pillar disappeared, and the spiritual light on the stone pillar vanished, as did all the spirit patterns. “What’s happening with the Divine Demon Pillar?” Shen Luo asked nervously upon seeing this. “It’s no problem, just the temporary disappearance of the prohibitions on the pillar due to the closure of the Divine Demon Well. Once a suitable location is found to place the entrance of the Divine Demon Well, the Divine Demon Pillar will return to normal.” The Lord of Black and White explained. Shen Luo nodded and was about to say something when a thunderous noise rumbled from outside, as if countless muffled thunderclaps were erupting. He looked outside to find the void indeed collapsing, just as the Lord of Black and White had said. Huge spatial rifts appeared in various places within the secret realm, quickly growing larger, as violent spatial storms surged out, wantonly destroying everything within the secret realm. The vast secret realm shattered like a mirror, slowly ground and consumed by the spatial storm. Shen Luo sighed inwardly, retracting his gaze without further looking. With a flicker of his figure, he returned to the Ten Thousand Buddha’s Golden Pagoda, then formed seals to activate the Map of Mountains and Rivers. The gigantic scroll rapidly shrank, vanishing into the void with a ‘whoosh’, leaving no trace. The secret realm collapsed quickly and was completely devoured by the spatial storm a moment later, and the spatial rifts started to slowly close. The East Sea Abyss was affected by the spatial storm, causing the sea water’s spiritual energy to surge violently. But as the storm subsided, the East Sea Abyss regained its calm as if nothing had happened. Above the Eastern Sea, Shen Luo and his group returned from the East Sea Abyss. The traces of the previous battle between the Demon Alliance and the demons from Flower Fruit Mountain on the sea surface had been smoothed by the ocean’s waves, and the shattered warships were no longer visible. The main forces of the Demon Alliance had nearly perished in the East Sea Abyss, leaving little possibility for them to rise again. “Shen Luo, where do you intend to place the Divine Demon Pillar next? The Demon Clan already knows that the entrance of the Divine Demon Well has fallen into your hands. Although you, Friend Shen, are powerful, two fists are no match for four hands. In my humble opinion, my Daoist friend should place the Divine Demon Pillar in Ling Mountain. The entrance of the Divine Demon Well had always been kept in our Buddha’s secret realm of Ling Mountain, where various defensive prohibitions are fully equipped. Moreover, several space formations have been added within the secret realm, ensuring safety even if a thief like Beiming Kun attempts to infiltrate and steal it!” Manjushri Bodhisattva asked. “No, I think it’s better to keep both the Divine Demon Pillar and the Divine Demon Well with me.” Shen Luo shook his head and said. “Daoist Manjusri, since the Divine Demon Pillar is already under Friend Shen’s control, taking it back to Ling Mountain holds little significance. After the previous battle, you should have seen it clearly that Friend Shen and the Demon Clan are irreconcilable adversaries. Considering his strength, you can rest assured that the entrance of the Divine Demon Well is safe under his watch.” Sun Wukong also advised. “What do you think?” Manjushri Bodhisattva moved his gaze from Sun Wukong to Pu Xian Bodhisattva and asked. The latter did not speak, merely nodding in agreement. “Thank you, Manjushri Bodhisattva, for your concern. I have already chosen a place to station the Divine Demon Well, and I have considered the defense issues well. It will never fall into the hands of the Demon Clan,” Shen Luo said. “If that’s the case, then it will be a hassle for Friend Shen. If there is any change, we hope you can contact Ling Mountain in time, and we will definitely support you.” Manjushri Bodhisattva said with folded hands. “Thank you.” Shen Luo returned the gesture. Afterward, the two Bodhisattvas bade farewell and left first. Shen Luo looked at Sun Wukong with a smile and said, “Great Sage, you deliberately stayed behind. Is there anything you want to instruct?” “Hehe, I knew you had a keen sense, definitely guessed that I have something to say to you.” Sun Wukong chuckled and said. “Whatever it is, feel free to say it, Great Sage.” Shen Luo said with a smile.