Stepping into the divine palace, I saw emptiness and nothingness.

"Why is it so desolate under the seat of the Northern True Martial Emperor, with only one guardian official?"

I pondered in my heart, feeling somewhat frustrated.

Ta-ta-ta!

With the guidance of the guardian official, I quickly crossed the galaxy and passed through the demon-suppressing array, entering the inner palace.

A majestic and awe-inspiring existence, filled with immortal aura, suddenly appeared!

In just an instant, I felt as if facing a great enemy, as if I had seen the Jade Emperor who had never been defeated!

Is this the Ancestor of Demons who purged the Nine Heavens, the True Martial Emperor?

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

However, before I could react, the True Martial Emperor nodded gently at me, without showing any hostility.

I scratched my head, hesitated for a moment, and also bowed in return, saying softly:

"I am unworthy of the title bestowed upon me, Your Majesty."

"When the Great Sage Sun Wukong intruded into the Heavenly Palace, it was not for the sake of becoming the Heavenly Emperor, but only to resolve the doubts in my heart."

"Doubts in your heart?"

The True Martial Emperor fell silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled:

"Great Sage, sometimes, once you know the truth, it becomes difficult to remain ignorant like the confused mortals."

"Have you considered it? Being an emperor of the heavens, ruling over the three realms, isn't that what countless beings desire?"

Hearing these words, it seemed as if a chill swept through the hall.

After a moment of silence, I suddenly looked up and said softly:

"If the Great Sage Sun Wukong were willing to remain ignorant, I would not have come to the heavens in the first place!"

"Back then, it was like that, and it is still like that today!"

"Hahaha! Good! What a great sage!"

The majestic figure of the True Martial Emperor slowly stood up, as if stirring the worlds, creating an immense shock. He laughed:

"Jade Emperor, with this chaotic battle, it's possible that you might truly find a way out!"

"Sun Wukong!"

The True Martial Emperor's gaze was piercing as he suddenly looked at me and said softly:

"Do you want the truth? I'll tell you!"

"It's not the immortals of the Heavenly Court who have a problem! It's not that the Heavenly Court has become a den of demons!"

"The problem lies with... this world!"

"This sky, this path... has become contaminated!"

Silence!

In an instant, the vast divine palace fell into complete silence!

I widened my eyes, looking at the True Martial Emperor above me with disbelief!

The world?

There's a problem with this world?

Are you kidding me? If that's the case, how can beings survive?

"How is that possible?!"

"If that's true, how can the Emperor himself remain unaffected?"

I took a deep breath, suddenly raised my head, and said with a deep voice.

After all, the world is the foundation of cultivation for all beings. If there really is a problem here, even figures like the Heavenly Emperor would be greatly affected.

On the contrary, the higher the cultivation, the greater the harm they would suffer, which is reasonable!

"Remain unaffected?"

The True Martial Emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly turned his body and said softly:

"Who said I was not affected by this?"

In an instant, my pupils contracted!

The other half of the True Martial Emperor's body, which he turned to face, no longer had a trace of the dignified aura of an immortal!

The other half of his body had a green face, fierce fangs, and an overwhelming demonic aura!

The current Ancestor of Demons, the True Martial Emperor, had the appearance of half-immortal and half-demon!

"This..."

Looking at the slowly turning True Martial Emperor, I was dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.

However, the True MartialEmperor's voice resounded in the hall, interrupting my thoughts.

"Sun Wukong, the contamination of this world is not something that can be easily explained or understood. It is a complex and profound matter that has plagued me for countless years."

"When I first ascended to the position of True Martial Emperor, I was pure and untainted. But as I delved deeper into the mysteries of the universe, I discovered the existence of a dark force that threatened to corrupt everything."

"I fought against it with all my might, but the more I resisted, the more I became entangled in its influence. Eventually, I found myself transformed into this half-immortal, half-demon form you see before you."

"The contamination of this world is a poison that seeps into the very fabric of existence. It corrupts the essence of beings, distorts their desires, and drives them towards chaos and destruction."

"As the True Martial Emperor, I bear the brunt of this contamination. I have struggled to maintain my sanity and resist its temptations, but it has taken its toll."

I listened intently, my heart heavy with the weight of this revelation. The True Martial Emperor's words struck a chord within me, resonating with the struggles I had faced throughout my own journey.

"What can be done, Your Majesty? How can we rid this world of its contamination?" I asked, my voice filled with determination.

The True Martial Emperor's gaze turned solemn as he replied, "Sun Wukong, the path ahead is treacherous and fraught with danger. But I believe there is hope."

"Within this world, there exists a source of pure and untainted energy, a celestial essence that can counteract the contamination. It is known as the Primordial Qi."

"To cleanse this world and restore balance, we must gather the Primordial Qi and channel it into a powerful barrier. This barrier will serve as a shield against the contamination, preventing it from spreading further."

"However, the Primordial Qi is scattered and hidden throughout the realms. It is not easily obtained, and many challenges lie ahead. We will need to embark on a perilous quest, facing formidable foes and overcoming formidable obstacles."

I nodded, my eyes filled with determination. "I am ready, Your Majesty. I will do whatever it takes to gather the Primordial Qi and restore balance to this world."

The True Martial Emperor's half-immortal, half-demon form smiled faintly. "Sun Wukong, your spirit and resolve are commendable. Together, we shall embark on this journey and confront the darkness that plagues our world."

And so, the Great Sage Sun Wukong and the True Martial Emperor joined forces, setting out on a quest to gather the scattered Primordial Qi. Their journey would take them to the farthest reaches of the realms, testing their strength, wisdom, and unwavering determination.

Little did they know that their actions would shape the destiny of the world and determine the ultimate fate of all beings. The battle against the contamination had begun, and the outcome hung in the balance.