Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 705 - 706 Return to Flower-Fruit Mountain (First
Chapter 705 -706: Return to Flower-Fruit Mountain (First Update!)
Chapter 705 -706: Return to Flower-Fruit Mountain (First Update!)
“Gentlemen, any further advice?”
As Ran Deng Buddha turned to leave, Sun Wukong did not attempt to stop him. Instead, he casually glanced over the assembly of Heavenly Dao Saints, nodded towards the Donghua Emperor, and then set his gaze upon the Jade Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable. His question was directed at the collective Heavenly Dao Saints, but his true targets were the Jade Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
Among them, the most likely candidates to take action right now were the Jade Emperor and the Primordial!
“Great Sage Equalling Heaven! Truly remarkable tactics! I have learned much today! Heavenly Venerate, let us depart!”
The Jade Emperor’s pupils sharply contracted. He indeed wanted to make a move, to capitalize on Sun Wukong’s back-to-back sainthood battles and his resultant exhaustion to completely annihilate him. But he dared not gamble!
With Sun Wukong appearing so composed, the more uncertain the Jade Emperor felt. Who knew whether Sun Wukong was injured or the severity of his injuries?
This was not the Heavenly Court. Without the backing of its mighty foundation, the Jade Emperor, as a Slaying One Corpse Merit Saint, was not a match for Sun Wukong. What’s more, the Jade Emperor could not be sure that the Primordial Heavenly Venerable would assist him!
Among the Three Purities, despite the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord’s appearance of being detached and unconcerned, he was actually very shrewd and calculating. The thoughts of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable were always profound, far less straightforward than those of the Sect Hierarch Tongtian. The Jade Emperor had dealt with the Primordial Heavenly Venerable for some time but even now, he could not fathom what the Heavenly Venerable was truly thinking.
Their alliance, although it appeared united, was merely a coalition of interests—far from solid.
“Let’s go!”
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable cast a glance at Sun Wukong, a mysterious light flickering in his eyes. His expression unchanged, he nodded and, after centuries of seclusion that had made him more inscrutable and imperturbable, ascended into the clouds alongside the Jade Emperor towards the Heavenly Court.
“Great Saint, you have my respects! I am the Clan Leader of the Heavenly Serpent Tribe…”
“Great Saint, I am…”
One by one, the Clan Leaders and Supreme Elders from various tribes greeted Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong courteously returned their greetings. Since they were all Saints, maintaining friendly relations rather than hostile ones was preferable—who knew if there might be an opportunity for alliance and cooperation in the future?
Understanding that it was not the time for deeper engagement, the Clan Leaders and Supreme Elders simply exchanged greetings and expressed their intention to visit Flower-Fruit Mountain in the future before departing. Only the Donghua Emperor remained.
“Wukong, it’s been a long time! You, young man, really know how to surprise people, each time more than the last!”
Having flown up to Sun Wukong, the Donghua Emperor’s face was filled with a smile. Although he was one of the Five Emperors of the Heavenly Court, his private friendship with Sun Wukong had always been good. During the great battle in the Heavenly Court, he had made a perfunctory effort, which allowed Sun Wukong to escape that calamity.
Honestly, Sun Wukong had always been grateful to the Donghua Emperor, but due to their differing stances, they did not often get to interact.
“The Emperor is too kind! Your cultivation strength has also improved swiftly, Emperor; you are probably not much weaker than that old Primordial now, right?”
A flash of golden light swept through Sun Wukong’s eyes as he used his Void-Breaking Starry Eyes to carefully inspect the Donghua Emperor’s condition. Chuckling, he noted that the Donghua Emperor had already reached the Slaying Two Corpses Merit Saint Realm. His advancement in cultivation was quite astonishing. Furthermore, as a Sword Cultivator, his attack power was nearly unmatched at his level. Sun Wukong’s comment was an understatement rather than an exaggeration.
“You rascal, your tongue is still as sharp as ever!”
Shaking his head with a smile, the Donghua Emperor said, “The strength of the Primordial Heavenly Venerate is not as simple as you imagine. Haven’t you noticed that he’s about to break through to the Slaying Three Corpses Merit Saint Realm?”
“Is that so?”
Sun Wukong was taken aback and reflected carefully, feeling that it seemed to be the case indeed. No wonder he had sensed that the aura of Primordial Heavenly Venerable was flickering, alternately strong and weak—it looked like a sign of a breakthrough!
In this Age of Great Contention, everyone was making progress!
Sun Wukong inwardly lamented, but outwardly, he just shrugged nonchalantly, “If he’s about to break through, let him do it. I, Old Sun, am not afraid of him anyway!”
Donghua Emperor watched Sun Wukong’s confident demeanor and felt quite moved. He remembered that, during the battle in the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong had a hard time defending against Primordial Heavenly Venerable. Now, in less than a thousand years, he had reached a level where he could defy heaven and challenge saints. Even calling him exceptionally talented seemed an understatement!
“Emperor, I’m free today. How about joining me for a couple of drinks at Flower-Fruit Mountain?”
Sun Wukong looked around and said, “Talking here feels really odd!”
The spatial black hole left from the great battle, although already mended and invisible, had shattered the surrounding mountains, creating a vast depression hundreds of miles across. The lingering dust clouds had yet to settle completely; indeed, it was not a good place for conversation.
“That would be nice. I’ve heard that you relocated Flower-Fruit Mountain to the sky of the Northern Continent of Cattle-grazing. I’d truly like to see it for myself!”
Donghua Emperor nodded his head. He was one of the Five Emperors of the Heavenly Court, but that did not affect his personal friendship with Sun Wukong. After all, times had changed, and currently, there was no open hostility to the point of life-and-death combat between Sun Wukong and the Heavenly Court. A visit to Flower-Fruit Mountain sounded like a fine idea.
“Mu Sheng, Yan Jue, why don’t you both join as well? Old Sun still needs to thank you for your help during the rescue!”
Sun Wukong turned to Mu Sheng and Yan Jue. He had been able to escape from disaster today largely thanks to the assistance of Mu Sheng and the protection of Yan Jue. Otherwise, in his state of being invaded by evil intent, he probably would have been pulverized by Lei Kuang!
“Alright, we would be honored to join!”
Mu Sheng and Yan Jue exchanged glances and bowed to Sun Wukong. The four men took to the clouds and soared up into the sky, flying toward the Northern Continent of Cattle-grazing.
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“Wukong, are you alright?”
As soon as he returned to the Water Curtain Cave Heaven in Flower-Fruit Mountain, Zi Xia Fairy, having heard the news, rushed into Sun Wukong’s arms. She too had sensed the huge commotion from the Western Cattle-Gift Continent and had felt an inexplicable sense of alarm. Now she knew it indeed had something to do with Sun Wukong!
“I’m fine. Look, Old Sun is perfectly alright, no need to worry!”
Sun Wukong gently embraced Zi Xia Fairy, and twirled in front of her to show he was unharmed.
“Fine, you say! The sky rained blood and a Saint has fallen; how can you call that ‘fine’?” fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Zi Xia Fairy glared at Sun Wukong, annoyed.
“I really am fine! I’m not yet a Heavenly Dao Saint, so of course, the blood rain wouldn’t come from Old Sun!”
Sun Wukong chuckled, “But it was indeed dangerous this time. Come, everyone sit down. I’ll tell you all about it slowly!”
