Chapter 427: Such a Heavy Burden
Everyone knew why Erlang Shen and Nezha had come—it was for the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow. However, Meng Po hadn't expected them to be so shameless, not only demanding the bow but also accusing her of wrongdoing.
"Meng Po, if King Yama finds out that you're here, what do you think your punishment will be?"
"Yeah, you've been Meng Po for so many years. Are you tired of the job?"
Meng Po had indeed been in the underworld for countless years. It was natural for her to feel bored and long for the vibrancy of the mortal world. But some things weren't up to one's whims.
"Whatever my situation is, it's none of your concern," she replied.
Ye Tian found their meddling excessive and said, "Erlang Shen, do you really think we'll hand over the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow just because you ask?"
"You don't have a choice. If you refuse, you won't be leaving here today!"
Ye Tian realized he had been too courteous to Erlang Shen before, leading him to believe he was invincible here.
"Come on, then. Let's see what you've got. Just don't end up lying on the ground, wondering where you went wrong."
The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow was in Ye Tian's hands. If they had the skill, they could try taking it from him.
"I'll go first!"
Erlang Shen lunged at Ye Tian. Having fought Ye Tian once before, he believed Ye Tian was nothing special.
However, Ye Tian simply smiled. "Still eager to get beaten up?"
"Boom!"
With just a simple movement, Erlang Shen was sent flying.
"What... how is this possible?"
Erlang Shen was stunned. How could he lose so easily?
In their last battle, he and Ye Tian were evenly matched. Why was he suddenly so powerless?
"Ye Tian, were you hiding your true strength before?"
"Of course. I was just sparing your dignity. Did you really think you were stronger than me? You're amusingly naïve."
Erlang Shen turned to Nezha, alarmed. "This is bad. We've been tricked. Even if we join forces, we're no match for him."
"This...?"
"Enough. You should leave now. Otherwise, I won't be so polite next time."
"Let's go!"
They left in frustration.
Ye Tian then turned to Houyi and said, "The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow originally belonged to you. But now, without your former divine power, even if you hold it, you can't wield it. Let me handle it instead. What do you think?"
"But... I still want to try. Just once."
Houyi's eyes were filled with longing. Ye Tian understood—this bow had once been his. He should be allowed to try.
"Here you go."
Houyi took the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, but it felt unbelievably heavy in his hands.
"So... heavy!"
"Of course. The former you wouldn't have felt this way. But now, you can barely lift it. How could you possibly use it?"
"What should I do now...?"
Houyi struggled to draw the bowstring but failed. After a long effort, he sighed and gave up.
"It's no use. I can't wield its power anymore."
He handed the bow back to Ye Tian.
Ye Tian then pulled the bowstring and aimed at the extra sun in the sky. But things weren't as simple as he had thought. The arrow soared into the sky but then fell back down.
Even with his strength, he couldn't shoot down the extra sun.
"So even my power isn't enough?"
Ye Tian had assumed that simply obtaining the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow would be enough to control it. Clearly, things weren't that easy.
"Even you can't do it?"
Meng Po was shocked. If Ye Tian couldn't manage it, who else in this world could?
"Yeah, even with my current strength, it's not enough."
Just then, a voice rang out—Buddha himself.
"That's because you're using it the wrong way. Without the proper method, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow won't obey you."
"I used it wrong?"
"Indeed. Now, hand the bow over to me."
"You think I'll just give it to you?"
Seeing Buddha's sudden arrival, Ye Tian had no intention of handing it over. The bow's fate was tied to the Golden List Livestream. He wasn't going to naively give it away.
"You refuse?"
"Yes. Houyi and I found the bow. Why should I give it to you?"
"You're ungrateful."
Buddha turned to Meng Po. "Meng Po, why are you here?"
"I came with Ye Tian. King Yama knows about it. If you were thinking of reporting me, don't bother—it won't work."
"Interesting. Very interesting."
Buddha was displeased but couldn't act against Ye Tian.
"Since you won't hand over the bow, forget it. As for the Golden List Livestream, if you want to be the champion, go ahead. Some things are beyond even my envy."
With that, he prepared to leave.
Ye Tian smirked. "You're right. Some things are out of your reach, no matter how much you covet them."
Buddha left in silence.
Ye Tian then turned to Meng Po. "I'm heading off. Though I have the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, I still need to figure out how to use it."
"Alright. I should return to my place as well. Until we meet again."
Meng Po returned to the underworld. But shortly after, an unexpected visitor arrived—none other than the Jade Emperor.
Seeing him, Meng Po felt an ominous premonition.
She knew why he was here.
It was for the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.
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