The spiritual light on Mount Ye dissipated, and the rocks returned to ordinary stone while the soil reverted to common earth. Though the mountain still carried the weight of its mass, how could it suppress an ancient great demon?0

The grayish-white giant rhinoceros burst free from the mountain.1

The last two great demons of the white rhinoceroses in Yuezhou reverted to their human forms—two towering, stout men with bulky physiques. They cupped their hands in unison, bowing deeply to Song You with utmost respect. Then, without a word, they turned and stepped into the water. Following the receding muddy floodwaters, they returned to the Yin River and began their eastward journey toward the sea.0

The three marsh dragons also emerged, each showing clear signs of injury.0

Not far away, a fox demon walked toward them, its steps graceful and deliberate.1

This phase of the battle was over, yet the shattered Ghost City atop Mount Ye had left Song You with a tremendous mess to clean up.0

The sky had fully darkened.0

At some point, the pearl that had hung in the heavens had vanished.0

Song You, still leaning on his staff, walked slowly onward.0

The smaller mountains surrounding Mount Ye had largely been flattened, the land devastated and scarred. The ground, drenched by the floodwaters, remained sodden and desolate.0

Alone, the Daoist made his way across the ruined landscape.0

The vast world seemed to contain only him.0

As the night deepened,...0