Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Erlang God Yang Jian VS Nezha the Third Prince (Third Update)

“This match, Sun Wukong is victorious!”

The light orb in the Jade Emperor’s hand disappeared. He opened the Investiture of the Gods and teleported Sun Wukong out, his gaze falling upon Nezha and Erlang God Yang Jian. He declared in a clear voice, “Next, Erlang God Yang Jian will battle Guardian Marshal Nezha the Third Prince. I must emphasize once again, determine the winner only and do not take each other’s lives!”

The Jade Emperor’s expression was very serious, a warning hidden in his gaze as he glanced at Sun Wukong. Wukong responded with a playful nod as a promise.

Since the Queen Mother was confident in subduing Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor temporarily shelved his plan to kill Wukong. Real Man of Jade Cauldron is an immortal and has never really been obedient to the Jade Emperor, so if he died, he died. But Erlang God Yang Jian and Nezha the Third Prince were different. One was the Jade Emperor’s own nephew – although there was a gap in their relationship, at least he obeyed orders and could be mobilized when necessary. As for Nezha the Third Prince, he was the Heavenly Court’s Guardian Marshal. The Jade Emperor would be heartbroken if either of them were injured!

“Old Man Monkey would never attack Nezha and Yang Jian. The old Jade Emperor is overthinking it!”

As soon as Sun Wukong heard these words, he knew they were intended for him. He nodded to the Jade Emperor to give his assurance but chuckled secretly in his heart. Nezha was his good brother, and he would definitely stand with him when it mattered most. Wukong wasn’t foolish; why would he attack Nezha?

As for Erlang God Yang Jian, this three-eyed god might seem cold on the surface, but Sun Wukong was well aware that Yang Jian was actually warm-hearted. Because of the matter with Nezha the Third Prince, he had gradually come to accept Sun Wukong. Pulling him away from the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court wouldn’t be difficult. Sun Wukong naturally would not harm Yang Jian either, so to him, the Jade Emperor’s words were complete nonsense!

From beginning to end, the only person Sun Wukong wanted to get rid of was Real Man of Jade Cauldron!

Erlang God Yang Jian and Nezha the Third Prince were transported into the space of the Investiture of the Gods. The two had known each other since the Divine Enthronement Era and had always been on good terms. They would occasionally spar, though Erlang God typically held back in those sessions. A formal contest like this was a first for them.

“Nezha, I won’t be showing any mercy, you better be careful!”

Inside the Investiture of the Gods, in the battlefield space, Erlang God Yang Jian held his tri-point double-edged sword slanted in hand and spoke to Nezha in a deep voice.

Although the spot to Ascend to Heaven was virtually assured, Erlang God Yang Jian still wanted to have a proper contest with Nezha the Third Prince. Unlike their ordinary sparring sessions, Nezha had now recovered his Spirit Pearl Primordial Body, his cultivation had reached the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm, and the combat power he could wield was likely not inferior to Erlang God Yang Jian. Yang Jian was very curious to see just how formidable Nezha, with the Spirit Pearl Primordial Body, could be.

“Big Brother Yang, I won’t hold back either! You better be careful too!”

Nezha grinned. Erlang God Yang Jian’s cultivation strength had always been greater than his own. Admiration mixed with envy, Nezha longed for the day when Yang Jian wouldn’t have to go easy on him, and he could have an equal contest by his own strength. Finally, that opportunity had come, and Nezha’s blood was boiling with excitement. As soon as he finished speaking, his Fire-tipped Spear flashed with a burst of flame, his Wind-Fire Wheels moved, and he launched an attack towards Erlang God Yang Jian, thrusting fiercely straight at the chest, fast and ruthless!

“Good attack!”

Erlang God Yang Jian’s eyes brightened—true skill is revealed with a move. This seemingly ordinary spear thrust by Nezha applied tremendous pressure, the speed, strength, and follow-up changes all far superior to before. It seemed Nezha had indeed grown much stronger!

This was the excitement he was looking for!

Brandishing his tri-point double-edged sword, Erlang God Yang Jian clashed with Nezha, and a clamor of metal on metal resounded. The entire battlefield space echoed with the sound of their weapons clashing, vigorous qi scattering in all directions, a fierce battle unfolding.

“Nezha really has gotten much stronger! But Yang Jian is no slouch either, much stronger than in his past life!”

Sun Wukong watched the battle projected in the Hao Tian Mirror, stroking his chin and enjoying the spectacle. Although both were at the late stage Da Luo Golden Immortals, he had begun to comprehend the embryonic form of Domain Power, and his perspective had naturally elevated. Watching the fight between Erlang God Yang Jian and Nezha the Third Prince was from a superior vantage point.

Nezha’s Spirit Pearl Primordial Body was indeed strong, but Erlang God Yang Jian still had the Heavenly Eye Divine Power and the Howling Celestial Dog he hadn’t used yet. Nezha hadn’t used the Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear. Obviously, Erlang God Yang Jian hadn’t launched his ultimate move either, both holding back. To Sun Wukong, Erlang Shen seemed to have a slight edge in strength. Barring any surprises, the victor of this contest would still be Erlang God Yang Jian.

Indeed, after a hundred or so exchanges, Nezha and Erlang God Yang Jian separated and stood facing each other. Nezha gripped his Fire-tipped Spear with a look full of fighting spirit and said to Erlang God Yang Jian, “Big Brother Yang, if we keep fighting like this, we won’t settle the outcome even if we continue for a day and a night. Let’s decide it with one move, what do you say?”

“Decide it with one move? Nezha, are you suggesting we compare our ultimate moves?”

Erlang God Yang Jian slightly furrowed his brows. He had seen Nezha use the Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear and knew the severity of that spear technique. Unless he used his own ultimate move, other techniques would have difficulty overcoming Nezha’s spear. But if he resorted to his ultimate move, the consequences were unpredictable, and he might end up injuring Nezha.

“Exactly! Big Brother Yang, you don’t need to worry, just go all out and compete with me in this move!”

Nezha declared loudly, aware that during a clash of ultimate moves, it would be hard to control the extent of power, potentially leading to injuries—likely his own. But he truly wanted to know the extent of the gap between him and Erlang God Yang Jian!

“Alright, I understand! Then Nezha, you need to be careful!”

Erlang God Yang Jian nodded. He could feel the intense fighting spirit emanating from Nezha; respecting him at this moment meant going all out with his ultimate move for this clash!

Om~!

The vertical eye on Erlang God’s forehead opened, a divine light shot out and landed on the blade of the tri-point double-edged sword in his hand, which caused the entire body of the sword to begin trembling. The frequency of the trembles grew faster and faster until it produced a buzzing sound like that of a swarm of bees.

“Imperial Hundred and Eight Slashes, Immortal-slaying Blade!”

With a low shout, a sword radiance like moonlight on water emerged from the tri-point double-edged sword, and in the next moment, it burst towards Nezha with an explosive force.

“Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear!”

At the same time, Nezha’s ultimate move, the Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear, had finished accumulating energy, and with a fierce yell, he thrust out a sky-full of spear shadows, which clashed violently with Erlang God Yang Jian’s lunar sword radiance in the air.

Boom boom boom boom!

The intense booming sounds erupted like fireworks, and although it was just a clash of ultimate moves, the aftermath of the released strength was layered upon one another, blasting all the mountains within hundreds of miles into powder, cracking and sinking the ground, creating a bottomless pit, and scattering all the clouds in the sky in an instant.

“What a powerful clash of ultimate moves! Nezha’s Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear has improved quite a bit!”

Sun Wukong’s eyes blazed with golden light, and among the spectators in the martial arts field, he was one of the very few who could see the battle clearly. Nezha’s Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear was originally inspired by watching his Heaven-Breaking Stick Technique and was also improved under his guidance. However, the power it unleashed this time still surprised Sun Wukong. It seemed that in these past years, not only had he made progress, but Nezha hadn’t been slacking off either.@@novelbin@@

“However, Yang Jian is still the better of the two!”

The Golden Fire Annihilation Divine Spear was indeed strong, but Yang Jian’s Imperial Hundred and Eight Slashes were even more formidable. In the face of countless spear shadows, the sword radiance was dissipating, but not quickly at all. Sun Wukong estimated that by the time Nezha’s spear shadows were exhausted, a little bit of the sword radiance would still remain, enough to injure Nezha!

Moreover, Sun Wukong faintly felt that Erlang God Yang Jian’s ultimate move seemed to have more steps to it, much like his Heaven-Breaking Stick Technique, with follow-up moves. However, he wasn’t sure if Yang Jian was capable of executing them now.

“Hmm~!”

As expected, just as Sun Wukong had predicted, after the sword radiance of the Imperial Hundred and Eight Slashes, Immortal-slaying Blade, clashed and wore down the spear shadows, a remnant slice hit Nezha in the chest, sending him flying backward with a muffled groan, blood seeping from the wound. Stabilizing himself afterward, he knelt midair.

“Nezha, are you alright?”

Erlang God Yang Jian was taken aback. Instead of pursuing his attack, he flew closer to Nezha and, grasping his arm, he asked with concern.

“I’m fine, just a bit injured, I’ll recover after some rest!”

Nezha lifted his head to look at Erlang God Yang Jian, and with a weak smile, said, “Big brother Yang, you are truly impressive! I’m completely convinced by my defeat!”

“You’ve improved a lot, Nezha! I had to use all my strength to win against you!”

“Alright, big brother Yang, there’s no need to comfort me. I can tell that this move has subsequent parts, you held back, didn’t you?”

“I…”

“It looks like I guessed right, you did hold back, big brother Yang!”

Nezha shook his head slightly, “Compared to you and Wukong, my efforts are clearly not enough. Within the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm, I’m afraid the only one who could defeat you, big brother Yang, is Wukong!”

“Sun Wukong?”

Erlang God Yang Jian’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp gleam flashing through them, as he nodded and said, “He has grasped Domain Power, I am indeed no match for him at present, but if I can obtain an Innate Spiritual Treasure Divine Weapon on the Ascend to Heaven Platform that helps me master the Domain Power, I might be able to compete with him!”

Seeing the unconvinced look on Erlang God Yang Jian’s face, Nezha opened his mouth to speak but said nothing, shaking his head slightly with a bitter smile. He knew Sun Wukong much better than Erlang God Yang Jian did. Sun Wukong’s cards up his sleeve were not limited to Domain Power!

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