172: Chapter 168 Decree-sealing Convention 9 Updates 172: Chapter 168 Decree-sealing Convention 9 Updates Sun Wukong, with a face of helplessness, returned to Huaguo Mountain.

His gaze fell on the two people, and he asked helplessly, “What exactly do you like about me, can I not change it?”

Nu Ba said with a beaming smile, “I like that the Great Saint is alive.”

Sun Wukong: “…”

It was as if he had never spoken those words.

Sun Wukong rolled his eyes.

He didn’t continue to leave, after all, he had already returned, there was no need to leave again.

Moreover, even if he did leave, he wouldn’t find a place.

Going to Yang Jian’s place, he would be laughed to death by Yang Jian.

Sun Wukong simply ignored Nu Ba and the others, cultivated every day, and in his free time, he would go out and manifest himself, killing a few minor demons, and his days were very comfortable.

Amitabha Buddha resolved the issues in the Northern Continent and was designated as the Lord of the Buddhist Realm.

Great Emperor Ziwei celebrated Amitabha Buddha’s success and invited the Immortals and Buddhas of the Three Realms to come.

Sun Wukong was naturally also on the invitation list.

He initially didn’t want to participate, but Gold Star Taibai personally came and requested Sun Wukong to attend.

He told Sun Wukong that Great Emperor Ziwei was showing off his muscles, demonstrating his power to the Three Realms.

As a strong combatant on their side, it was better for Sun Wukong to make an appearance.

Sun Wukong thought about it and agreed.

“Taibai, you old chap are living more luxuriously than before, even more glamorous,”

Sun Wukong teased.

This was not nonsense, as Taibai, being part of Great Emperor Ziwei’s camp, handled more than eighty percent of the affairs.

Only exceptionally huge matters needed to be reported to Great Emperor Ziwei; for other affairs, Taibai could make decisions on his own.

This kind of power was much higher than when he was under the Jade Emperor.

Taibai smiled slightly, saying, “Great Emperor Ziwei trusts Taibai, this is Taibai’s fortune.

Regarding being glamorous, Taibai doesn’t feel that way, but rather feels a heavy pressure.”

Sun Wukong glanced at him sideways and said, “You old fellow acting coy with me, seeing how you can’t stop smiling, one would think you have taken a new bride, and you talk about pressure?”

“Haha.”

Taibai laughed heartily.

“Alright, you go back and tell Ziwei that I will definitely be on time.”

“This lesser god takes leave.”

After finished speaking, Taibai rode the clouds towards the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.

Watching the receding figure of Taibai, Sun Wukong smirked and said, “Ziwei isn’t that foolish, knowing that his current fame would definitely cause unease among some, and suspecting that those fellows might make a move during the celebration banquet, thus inviting Old Sun to show strength there.

It seems I really must go.”

Lady Houtu was in the Traveling Palace of the Heavenly Court when the Jade Emperor learned that Great Emperor Ziwei had conferred Amitabha Buddha, his eyes flickered with cold light, and he couldn’t help but exclaim angrily, “How audacious, too audacious!

Ziwei thinks he’s the Great Heavenly Venerate?

Even the Lord of the Buddhist Realm is for him to appoint?

This is a grave disrespect.”

He was truly enraged, feeling angry at Great Emperor Ziwei’s actions.

Lady Houtu, regal and elegant, was half-reclining on the railing.

She glanced at the Jade Emperor, who was in the throes of rage, and said indifferently, “You can’t really blame Ziwei for this.

Since you feigned death, the Three Realms naturally cannot be without a ruler for a day.

With Ziwei’s power and seniority, wanting to become the Great Heavenly Venerate is only natural.”

“However, I am not dead yet.

Ziwei must also know this; he is planning treason,”

the Jade Emperor said coldly.

Lady Houtu sneered and said, “You don’t need to tell me this, you can tell Ziwei directly.”

The Jade Emperor took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.

“I feigned death for the sake of the Three Realms.

These traitorous officials, if they do not appreciate this, imagine they even think of usurping the throne.

When I return, I will surely hold them accountable.”

Lady Houtu stared at the Jade Emperor, then suddenly asked, “Did you really feign death for the sake of the Three Realms, or for yourself?

My husband, I find I can’t see through you anymore.

What exactly are you thinking?”

The Jade Emperor snorted coldly, remaining silent.

After a while, he finally spoke, “Since Ziwei wants to establish his authority, wants to stand out, I will make sure he can’t, causing him a great loss of face.

I want to see how he fights for the position of Great Heavenly Venerate.”

Lady Houtu’s eyebrows slightly furrowed; she advised, “You must not act recklessly.”

The Jade Emperor gave a faint smile but ignored Lady Houtu.

This caused a trace of gloom in Lady Houtu’s heart.

The Jade Emperor was definitely planning something, but she could not guess what.

For many years, she had not known what was in the Jade Emperor’s heart.

This was also why Lady Houtu later lived in the Netherworld and was reluctant to return to live with the Jade Emperor in the Heavenly Court.

In a secluded area of the Eastern Continent, Tathagata had also received this news.

The Lord of the Buddhist Realm?

A cold smile spread across his lips.

He, the true Lord of the Buddhist Realm, had not yet perished.

Did Amitabha Buddha think he could take over?

He had not even asked for his consent.

“The Conferment Assembly.”

Tathagata scoffed coldly.

The reactions to this Conferment Assembly varied from one party to another.

Most were looking forward to it, while some Immortals and Buddhas were indifferent.

On Huaguo Mountain, an unexpected visitor had arrived.

Chi You, engulfed in demonic Qi, descended into Huaguo Mountain.

He called out directly, “Sun Wukong, fight me.”

Wielding his Jingu Bang, Sun Wukong emerged and immediately chuckled upon seeing Chi You, “Ah, if it isn’t my defeated foe.

Are you here for another beating?”

Chi You snorted coldly and said, “I am here to challenge you.

If I win, you must agree to one condition of mine; if I lose, then you must do me a favor.”

Sun Wukong was slightly taken aback.

Well, this effectively meant that either way, he had to help Chi You.

He had figured it out; Chi You was not here to fight, but clearly to ask him for a favor.

Sun Wukong laughed, “Let’s skip the fighting.

What do you really want from me?”

Knowing that his true intent had been seen through by Sun Wukong, Chi You did not mind.

He chuckled, “I am looking for someone.”

“Who?”

“The Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens.”

Sun Wukong’s expression turned peculiar, wondering what business Chi You had with the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens.

She was a mighty female Immortal who had already reached the Heavenly Venerate realm, possessing formidable strength, perhaps not even weaker than Chi You at present.

Moreover, legend has it that it was due to the Mysterious Lady’s assistance that Chi You was defeated by the Yellow Emperor.

Could it be that he sought revenge on the Mysterious Lady?

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, “You aren’t seeking revenge on the Mysterious Lady, are you?

If so, I cannot assist you.”

Chi You shook his head, irritably saying, “Do you see me as such a petty person in your eyes?”

“Yes.”

Sun Wukong confidently replied.

Chi You: “…”

He rolled his eyes at Sun Wukong, nearly hurling an ax his way.

But recalling that he was here to seek Sun Wukong’s help, Chi You restrained his anger.

He spoke gravely, “I just want to ask the Mysterious Lady one question: why did she choose to support the Yellow Emperor instead of me back then?

I was also a leader of a Human Race tribe, leading my people to a prosperous life.

Moreover, I believe I was better at leading troops in battle than the Yellow Emperor.

Why did she choose a comparatively weaker Yellow Emperor over me?”

This was something that Chi You had never understood.

If not for the Daoist Immortals’ support of the Yellow Emperor back then, he surely wouldn’t have lost to him.

“Just this?”

Sun Wukong asked.

Firmly nodding, Chi You said, “Perhaps it seems trivial to you, but it has always troubled me.

I must understand it.”

“Alright then, I’ll ask her for you,”

Sun Wukong thoughtfully said.

Chi You, however, shook his head, “No, you must take me to meet the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens.”

Sun Wukong leapt up, protesting, “You’re so ugly, what if you frighten the Mysterious Lady?

She might blame me for lacking discretion.”

As he spoke, Sun Wukong wore a peculiar expression as he looked Chi You over and thought of the Yellow Emperor’s appearance, suddenly forming a bold conjecture.

“Chi You, could it be that the Mysterious Lady didn’t choose you because you are ugly?”

“Buzz off.”

Chi You, furious, swung his ax in a strike.

Sun Wukong burst out laughing and dodged.

Nevertheless, he still agreed to take Chi You to meet the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens.