Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

The Jade Emperor was in a very bad mood, severely bad. How could so many have proven the Tao and become saints while he, the majestic Hao Tian Jade Emperor, was still lingering in the Quasi-Saint Realm? Could it be that he was inferior to those demons who had always been elusive?

The Primordial Heavenly Venerable had already returned to the Miro Palace in the Shangqing Heaven. Tathagata Buddha was retreating steadily under the Puti Patriarch's Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, and Ran Deng Buddha was being completely suppressed by the Ancestor of Nether River. Not to mention, the Demon Master Kunpeng was watching Sun Wukong from the sidelines with covetous eyes.

Given the current situation, killing Sun Wukong had become a fantasy, and it was even questionable whether these Heavenly Dao Saints would willingly leave the Heavenly Palace. Who knows, perhaps they planned to completely seize control of the Heavenly Court?

At this thought, the Jade Emperor's expression grew even darker, a flickering cold light in his eyes, hinting at some unknown scheme, yet a hint of madness slowly emanated from him.

"Zhun Ti, your Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree is ineffective against me, to continue fighting is merely a waste of effort!"

After battling the Puti Patriarch for half a day, Tathagata Buddha vehemently unleashed a burst of Buddha Primordial Force and sent the Puti Patriarch flying. Both stood their ground, Tathagata with his eyes slightly narrowed and coldly stated, "If you seek revenge against me and wish to save your brother, feel free to come to Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain! Just fear that you lack the courage! Hmph!"

With a cold hum, Tathagata Buddha turned and mounted his Nine-Rank Merit Golden Lotus, darting out through the large hole torn in the Ninth Layer of Heaven, heading towards the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain. In an instant, he disappeared from sight, but not before casting a deep glance at Sun Wukong and sending him a telepathic message.

"Demon Monkey, I have taken away one of Zi Lan Fairy's souls and two spirits. If you wish to save her, come find me at the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain!"

"Tathagata bald donkey, don't go!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong panicked and wanted to chase after him, but Tathagata Buddha was already far gone. Just as he was about to recklessly chase after him, Demon Master Kunpeng grabbed him and said, "Brother Wukong, calm yourself! Beware of Tathagata's tricks! Let's head back to Flower-Fruit Mountain and plan our next steps carefully before deciding!"

"But, Zi Lan... Alright, let's follow brother Kunpeng's advice and plan our next steps back at Flower-Fruit Mountain!"

Sun Wukong reluctantly nodded in agreement, but deep in his heart, he couldn't help but recall the words of Tathagata Buddha. Zi Lan Fairy had used the Infatuation Curse to block a lethal palm strike from Tathagata for him. He had watched as Zi Lan Fairy's souls and spirits dissipated, but how did Tathagata Buddha manage to take away her one soul and two spirits?

Was this bald donkey speaking the truth? Could this be a deceitful scheme to lure him to the Spiritual Mountain?

But what if it were true? No, once this matter here is resolved, he resolved to make a journey to the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain; otherwise, he would not be at peace!

In the midst of the battlefield, seeing that both the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and Tathagata Buddha had made their escapes, Ran Deng Buddha, who was being dominated by the Ancestor of Nether River, became anxious. If it were his heyday, not even the Twelfth-Rank Karmic Fire Red Lotus from the Ancestor of Nether River would intimidate him, but he was already severely wounded, and unable to summon the Twenty-Four Heavens, continuing the fight would only put him at a loss!

"Nether River old ghost, today I'll let you go, but another day, I will not give you even the slightest chance!"

With these harsh words, Ran Deng Buddha fled on a cloud, a clear sign of his desperate retreat!

As Ran Deng Buddha fled the battlefield, it abruptly became empty. The battle between Mosquito Daoist Luo Wen and Donghua Emperor also halted. Compared to the others, their fight more closely resembled a sparring session rather than a combat.

"Brother Wukong, what should we do now, take the opportunity to annihilate this Heavenly Court?"

Mosquito Daoist Luo Wen flew back to Sun Wukong's side, licking his lips with an eager expression as he asked.

"Annihilate the Heavenly Court..."

Wukong's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked in the direction where the Jade Emperor and other Immortals and Gods were located. It was indeed a very tempting proposal, but if it were really carried out, not to mention the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, probably even the Leader of Tongtian and the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord would not agree, right?

Not to mention above the Three Purities, there was the Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor, revered by all in the Three Realms. He had established the rule of the Heavenly Court over the Three Realms. If one were to rashly overthrow the Heavenly Court, who knew how this supreme being would react? If the Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor were to intervene, perhaps all the saints present combined would not be his match, right?

"Forget it, now is not the time. Let's retreat for now and go back to Flower-Fruit Mountain to discuss further!"

After thinking for a while, Wukong finally gave up the tempting idea of overthrowing the Heavenly Court right then and there. This was also a face-saving gesture to the Leader of Tongtian, the Donghua Emperor, and the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord who had not made a move yet!

"Retreat! Back to Flower-Fruit Mountain!"

Wukong issued the order, and the strong ones from Flower-Fruit Mountain no longer lingered in battle. They turned around and left the battlefield, rushing to the area of the Ninth Layer of Heaven where a large hole had been blasted, and leaving the Ninth Layer of Heaven with Wukong and the others through the big hole.

A trace of admiration flashed across the Leader of Tongtian's face. Wukong's decision had earned his respect. He had originally thought that Wukong, regardless of the consequences, would want to destroy the Heavenly Court as revenge for Zi Lan Fairy.

Knowing the times, aware of when to advance and when to withdraw, having both courage and cunning, this young one's future achievements would surely be limitless!

With a faint smile, the Leader of Tongtian turned and flew toward the Heavenly Ladder, and soon he ascended and disappeared from sight.

"It's finally over!"

The Donghua Emperor breathed a huge sigh of relief. This grand battle in the Heavenly Palace was initially just a trap designed by the Jade Emperor and Buddha to surround Wukong alone. Unexpectedly, it had turned into a battle among several saints, which was somewhat unexpected.

The Donghua Emperor had not wanted to be Wukong's enemy from the start, but given their different stances, he had been forced to reluctantly do so due to duty and face. Ending it this way was for the best, finally bringing temporary closure.

As for the future relationship between the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race and the Heavenly Court, that would be a matter for another day.

After giving the Jade Emperor a deep look, the Donghua Emperor turned and soared upwards towards the sky, returning to his Immortal Palace.

"Your Majesty, what do we do now? Should we pursue them?"

An Immortal Official came up to the Jade Emperor and asked carefully.

"Pursue my ass!"

The Jade Emperor turned angrily and shouted at him, "What good would pursuing them do? Go and get ourselves killed? A bunch of useless idiots, every single one claims to be powerful, but at the critical moment, they're all weaklings! Look at this Heavenly Palace, what has it become? Idiots, all of them!"

The Jade Emperor's angry shouts echoed throughout the Ninth Layer of Heaven's palace, while the crowd of Immortals and Gods present grew deathly silent, not daring to even breathe too heavily, afraid of becoming the Jade Emperor's outlet for anger.

The scale of this great battle had been unexpectedly large, and they simply could not help at all!