Soaring in the Sky.

Summary

Bajie witnesses a terrifying Blood Demon, a shriveled figure that absorbs the blood of others to regain her beauty. As she captures and drains Hu Li Hua, the crowd watches in horror, paralyzed by fear of her overwhelming power. Bajie, hiding, contemplates self-harm but ultimately decides to feign capture instead. The Blood Demon, after absorbing numerous corpses, encounters Bajie, recognizing his potential and unsealing his cultivation. She claims to be cleaning up evil, avoiding conflict with Buddhism and the Heavenly Court. Bajie expresses gratitude, mistaking her for a Bodhisattva, which makes her uncomfortable.

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