Chapter 1118: Chapter 346: Assigned to the Western Continent

The two exchanged a dozen moves and then each withdrew.

Meng Wu looked somewhat surprised.

“I didn’t expect that after all these years, your strength hasn’t diminished at all.”

He was truly a bit emotional, as there weren’t many living beings back then.

Meeting an old acquaintance who was still intact and maintained his battle prowess from the past was quite astonishing.

Even if he hadn’t stepped into the realm of The Three Pure Ones, he was still considered one of the top masters below them.

With a faint smile, the Eastern King said, “I didn’t expect that after all these years, your strength has waned significantly compared to before; not to mention, that fierceness you once had is now gone.”

This wasn’t said casually; indeed, it was just as the Eastern King described.

Meng Wu sighed.

His gaze was somewhat profound as he said lightly, “Back then, The Three Pure Ones coaxed us into helping them fight against some foes, and I got injured. Even now, I’ve only healed about ninety percent.”

Although it was just a bit short of complete recovery.

But, just that one percent made all the difference.

The Eastern King was well aware of this; he frowned and said, “Let me see.”

Amid Sun Wukong and the Queen Mother’s surprised gazes, the Eastern King stepped forward and took Meng Wu’s hand.

And surprisingly, Meng Wu didn’t resist at all; not even a hint of vigilance,

This left Sun Wukong and the Queen Mother astonished and more puzzled inside, wondering about the relationship between these two?

They seemed like adversaries, yet more like old friends.

However, if one said they were purely friends, that seemed even more impossible.

Their exchange upon meeting showcased a demeanor that evidently differed from that of true friends.

Sun Wukong even suspected they simply weren’t confident of overpowering the other, hence why they stopped.

If they could overpower, they certainly wouldn’t hold back.

“Indeed, there are injuries, which have somewhat affected your strength; why haven’t you resolved it after so many years?”

The Eastern King said with a serious expression.

Meng Wu wore a bitter smile and said, “In the Nine Wastes, the Laws are incomplete, lacking many elements. These injuries haven’t improved for years and have now become my chronic ailment.”

“No wonder you want to enter the Three Realms.”

The Eastern King mused.

Only then did he realize that Meng Wu’s desire to enter the Three Realms wasn’t just because the Nine Wastes was about to be destroyed.

Meng Wu likely also wanted to use what’s in the Three Realms to heal his injuries.

Only once his injuries fully healed could he continue to enhance his strength and strive for that level of The Three Pure Ones.

“But, you need to understand one thing: entering the Three Realms, adapting to its rules means that its restrictions will also constrain you, making it possibly ten or even a hundred times more difficult to surpass and reach the level of The Three Pure Ones than before.”

The Eastern King reminded.

He understood the other’s intention but still reminded him.

Entering the Three Realms was not that simple.

Meng Wu chuckled faintly and said, “You only mentioned the downsides but not the benefits.”

The Eastern King remained silent.

At their realm, they naturally understood that everything had two sides.

If there were downsides, there had to be upsides.

Sun Wukong and the Queen Mother perked up, listening intently.

“If one breaks through, their combat power will be much stronger than with a normal breakthrough, and may even have a future chance to completely surpass The Three Pure Ones.”

Meng Wu said.

So that’s how it was.

Sun Wukong suddenly realized.

With more adversities faced, the feedback upon success was inevitably corresponding.

Breaking through at a hundredfold difficulty naturally brought greater benefits.

A peerless powerhouse like Meng Wu, already confident in himself, naturally wasn’t afraid of suppression.

What he needed to do was break through the suppression and successfully enter the level of The Three Pure Ones.

As long as he healed, he had that confidence.

Seeing Meng Wu’s confident demeanor, the Eastern King couldn’t help but retort, “Your strength and talent aren’t necessarily far superior to mine; if I can’t break through, can you?”

The Eastern King appeared skeptical, even somewhat amused.

Meng Wu’s confidence seemed perhaps a bit excessive.

Meng Wu glanced at him, chuckled lightly, and said, “I won’t be a waste like you; I’m much stronger than you.”

Eastern King: “…”

Where does this guy’s confidence come from?

Thinking of this, the Eastern King couldn’t help but say, “If that’s the case, let’s have another match; I’ll see if you’re truly stronger than me?”

He rolled up his sleeves, ready to act.

Yet, Meng Wu shook his head, and he said lightly, “No more matches; I’m currently injured. Even if you win, it’s a pyrrhic victory.”

Giving Meng Wu a disdainful look, the Eastern King sneered.

Even if his opponent were intact, he might not dare engage him, let alone now.

However, Meng Wu’s injuries were indeed an undeniable fact.

Snorting coldly, the Eastern King said lightly, “Forget it, I won’t make it difficult for you, but I am now of the Heavenly Court, and the Heavenly Court won’t allow you to enter the Three Realms. Behave in the Nine Wastes for now.”

“Impossible, I will surely enter the Three Realms, and no one can stop me within ten years.”

Meng Wu was also very assertive, directly expressing his stance.

Within ten years, he will enter the Three Realms.

The Eastern King showed a hint of oddity, staring at Meng Wu as if wanting to see through him entirely.

Facing the Eastern King’s gaze, Meng Wu remained fearless, meeting his eyes.

“Is something terrible about to happen?”

The Eastern King asked.

Meng Wu chuckled lightly but said nothing.

However, the Eastern King knew that something must be about to happen, far more terrible than the destruction of the Nine Wastes.