CHAPTER 1135: CHAPTER 353: THE WOOD GOD DEFECTS, PART 3

Just now, my actions were incredibly foolish.

Now, life and death are in the hands of Sun Wukong.

Of course, if I hadn’t, Sun Wukong wouldn’t be able to trust him at all.

Sun Wukong stared at him, smiling he said, "I, Old Sun, did not say I wouldn’t accept your loyalty, but Old Sun must place a restriction on you, controlling your life and death. Otherwise, I, Old Sun, wouldn’t dare to have a subordinate like you."

The Wood God sighed in his heart; this way, his life and death were indeed in the hands of Sun Wukong.

But, there was no other choice.

Who could he blame for his history of betrayal, always switching allegiances, never staying loyal, always betraying others.

Even he would hesitate to accept someone like himself if they came seeking allegiance.

Who knew if such a person would turn traitor at any moment and backstab.

Placing a restriction is basic practice.

After all, Sun Wukong and the others’ powers were not like Emperor Jun’s; they feared no Wood God suddenly turning against them.

Thinking of this, the Wood God lowered his head and said, "Great Saint, please proceed with your method."

Sun Wukong smiled faintly; he did not place the restriction himself but intended to take the Wood God to the Heavenly Court.

The Wood God knew Sun Wukong’s plan and was very surprised.

He stared at Sun Wukong, incredulously said, "Great Saint, aren’t you going to do it yourself? I know you have a good relationship with the Great Emperor Ziwei, but no matter how solid the relationship, it’s fragile before power and interests. Even if you have no intent to harm, shouldn’t you be a bit guarded?"

This was not meant to incite trouble.

He just felt that relying on Sun Wukong might be more comfortable than on the Heavenly Court.

Sun Wukong’s potential was truly recognized by the Wood God.

Glancing at him, Sun Wukong smiled slightly but said nothing.

The Wood God suddenly understood.

He looked at Sun Wukong with admiration.

Sun Wukong had not a shred of desire for power, so how could the Great Emperor Ziwei possibly have any conflict with Sun Wukong due to power and interest?

Even the Supreme status could be given away without distinction, like a family.

This kind of relationship is the one that most lasts long.

Even if Sun Wukong had any selfish motives, he couldn’t achieve this.

The Wood God could see this, so how could the Great Emperor Ziwei not?

The Wood God sighed and no longer spoke.

Sun Wukong took the Wood God and went to the Heavenly Court.

Upon seeing the Wood God, the Great Emperor Ziwei was stunned.

"You captured the Wood God."

The Great Emperor Ziwei said in shock.

Yang Jian immediately stepped forward to slice the Wood God with a knife.

Sun Wukong hurried to stop Yang Jian, he was helplessly amused.

"Since when did brother become so impulsive?"

"He deserves to die."

Yang Jian stared at the Wood God, his eyes filled with chilling intent to kill.

Clearly, he was still angry over his sister being injured.

The Great Emperor Ziwei noticed there was something different and immediately said, "Yang Jian, hold your hand, listen to Sun Wukong. Let him finish."

Yang Jian snorted coldly but his gaze was as sharp as a knife, staring at the Wood God.

Sweat appeared on the Wood God’s forehead; he swore inwardly to never provoke such a brother-complex again.

Seeing Yang Jian’s demeanor, it seemed as if they wouldn’t rest until one of them was dead.

Sun Wukong then explained the situation.

Hearing that the Wood God had surrendered to the Heavenly Court, Yang Jian was taken aback.

He thought it was a trick of the Wood God’s, not a sincere submission.

But Yang Jian soon dismissed this suspicion.

If the Wood God were controlled, he wouldn’t be able to execute any schemes.

At this point, Yang Jian completely calmed down, recovering from the incident where Lady San Shengmu was injured.

He stared at the Wood God, his gaze sharp as if to pierce through the Wood God’s heart.

The Wood God met his gaze, this time sincerely.

He was genuinely seeking allegiance, as there was nowhere else to go.

As for Tian Hao, that choice was made out of sheer desperation.

Back when he was subdued by Tian Hao, he did resist, but unsuccessfully, leading him to eventually yield.

The Heavenly Court, judging by its conduct in the past, held those who pledged themselves in fair grace.

At least here, he didn’t have to worry about being killed if he couldn’t complete a task.

"Your Majesty, accept him; the Heavenly Court lacks such a powerful figure."

Yang Jian spoke.

Hearing Yang Jian’s words, the Great Emperor Ziwei smiled and said, "If that’s the case, I will now place a restriction on the Wood God, and then give you the Soul-Shaping Grass to hand to Tian Hao."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Wood God spoke, bowing to the Great Emperor Ziwei.

The Wood God knew clearly that from this day forth, he became a member of the Heavenly Court.

The Great Emperor Ziwei placed a restriction on the Wood God, the most unresolvable kind.

From now on, with a mere thought from the Great Emperor Ziwei, the Wood God would become completely annihilated.

Even the strength of a Three Pure Ones level expert couldn’t break this restriction.

Unless the Great Emperor Ziwei chose to release him, this restriction would bind him for life.

Of course, as long as he remained loyal to the Heavenly Court, he need not worry about the Great Emperor Ziwei doing anything to him.

With the Wood God’s strength, he could potentially secure a high position in the Heavenly Court.

Thinking of this, the Wood God felt relieved.

With loss comes gain.

He lost some things, but he gained others.

At least now, it seemed like a blood-earned profit.

After all, if he betrayed Tian Hao but didn’t join the Heavenly Court.

The entire Three Realms and Demon Realm truly offered no safe haven.

But following Tian Hao surely led to no good outcome.

That guy might eliminate him at any given moment.

The Wood God betraying Tian Hao was almost inevitable.

After the restriction was placed, the Great Emperor Ziwei removed his seal.

The Wood God’s body quivered, and his mana was restored.

But he quickly restrained his mana, standing there respectfully.

"Wood God, I bestow upon you the Soul-Shaping Grass; you are to deliver it to Tian Hao, and then you may return to the Heavenly Court. I appoint you as the Wood God Heavenly Venerate, commanding one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers."

The Great Emperor Ziwei spoke.

The Wood God was stunned, not expecting that upon just entering the Heavenly Court, he would lead one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers.

For a Supreme, this kind of power seemed somewhat small, but one mustn’t forget, he was once an enemy of the Heavenly Court, and for the Great Emperor Ziwei to appoint him as such showed considerable regard.

This indicated that the Great Emperor Ziwei didn’t mind his past actions, as long as he remained faithful in his work, there could be advancement in the future.

Becoming a member of the Heavenly Court with a Divine Office, he could benefit from the telekinesis and Power of Incense and Fire of all beings, aiding greatly in his cultivation.

The higher the Divine Office, the more one could obtain.

If he could reach a position similar to Yang Jian’s or his equal, perhaps not as the supreme one in the Three Realms having all telekinesis and Power of Incense and Fire, but still a significant portion, it would greatly aid his cultivation.

Thinking of this, the Wood God felt increasingly that his choice was absolutely right.

Aligning with the Heavenly Court, becoming one of its members, was perhaps the most correct decision of his life.