CHAPTER 544: CHAPTER 482, WUZHIQI BLOCKS THE WAY

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad nodded approvingly at Bai Jin and then remarked with emotion, "In ancient times when the Sky Vault broke and the Four Extremes toppled, there was an Ancient Great Power named Nuwa who, with compassion for the suffering of all beings, mended the heavens with stones, using supreme creation to repair the celestial vault."

Bai Jin was at a loss for words internally. The Master was talking about the origins of Sun Wukong but referring to the Ancient Great Power Nuwa as if she were an outsider seemed a bit much, didn’t it? After all, she was your Junior Sister; it sounds like you don’t recognize her now. Why would the Master suddenly bring this up? Could it be that he intends to reveal Sun Wukong’s lineage to him?

Within the Furnace of Eight Trigrams, Sun Wukong also stopped shrieking, lying inside Xun Palace with his eyes closed, tears streaming, enduring the smoky fire and internal scorching, listening to the secret being discussed outside.

"Nuwa used ten stones for alchemy, but only nine were used to mend the heavens. One was left and fell into the mortal realm. Having been endowed with Nuwa’s creative power, this stone also nurtured life.

Later, I heard that you found this stone and placed it on the Dragon Vein of East Sea Huaguo Mountain, granting it a great transformation. Is this true?"

Now Bai Jin was even more confused about what Taishang meant. What does the birth of Sun Wukong have to do with me? How did it get connected to me? Truly, an old fox, making me believe such a tale.

Inside the alchemy furnace, Sun Wukong shuddered, suddenly opening his eyes, tears streaming, his eyes red with terror. Could it be that I am that remaining heavenly stone?

Stirred with emotion, thus connecting the dots, Emperor Gouchen’s alternative estate is indeed at Shuilian Cave of Huaguo Mountain.

Outside, Bai Jin emotionally said, "It’s rare like a flowering iron tree or a spirited stone, and since he has received the blessing, I shall protect him along the way."

"I heard that you and Nuwa are very close, even having received her creative inheritance. Is this true?"

Aren’t you very aware of this? Not only do I have the inheritance of creation, but I also have the Yin Yang inheritance! Bai Jin earnestly stated, "I am deeply favored by Wa Niangniang."

Taishang chuckled and said, "You inherited Nuwa’s power of creation, and Sun Wukong was born of creation. Thus, you can indeed be considered his senior. No wonder when Sun Wukong came to the Heavenly Court, you cared so much for him. But, this time, the trouble he has caused is too great, and you cannot save him."

Bai Jin lamented, "Wukong, born without guidance and wandering amidst the mountains, developed a lawless and arrogant nature.

I intended to guide him onto the right path. However, I didn’t expect him to be so rebellious, ignoring my teachings, thus causing such a catastrophic disaster.

Sigh~" Bai Jin deeply sighed.

In the Furnace of Eight Trigrams, Sun Wukong lay amidst the billowing smoke, his eyes red and tear-filled.

"Ah~" He suddenly let out a scream, rolling in the Alchemy Furnace, venting the turmoil within his heart.

...

Forty-nine days later, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad said, "Open the furnace!"

Bang~ The lid of the Alchemy Furnace flew off, flames bursting from it. A fire monkey covering his eyes burst out of the furnace, swinging his Jingu Bang, the Alchemy Furnace was struck and sent flying.

The flaming Sun Wukong landed in the grand hall, his eyes red and emitting golden rays, glanced at Bai Jin and Lord Lao Zi, pausing his gaze briefly on Bai Jin before immediately turning and rushing outside.

Immediately outside, the sound of killing shouts thundered. Sun Wukong laughed maliciously, swinging his staff in all directions, undefeatable by any god, charging towards the nearest South Heavenly Gate.

Now, Sun Wukong no longer thought about revenge, much less about overthrowing the Jade Emperor’s throne. Firstly, the presence of a Judicial Celestial in Heavenly Court held him slightly back. Secondly, the recent secret revelation that Emperor Gouchen was actually his senior made it hard for him to remain calm, thus he no longer caused chaos in the Heavenly Court.

As Sun Wukong stormed out and fled, leaving a path of destruction, many divine creatures and Heavenly Generals were thrown aside.

In the Doushuai Temple, Bai Jin hesitantly asked, "Master, why did you just say..."

Lord Lao Zi, stroking his beard and chuckling, said, "You find it strange why I would speak those words?"

"Disciple does not understand very well."

"Actually, there’s not much to it. We have already decided on the Buddha’s Ascension Calamity, but since you wish to strive for change, I will lend you a hand. I am also quite curious to see how far you can go."

Bai Jin clasped his fists and deeply bowed, gratefully saying: "Thank you, Master!"

Taishang looked outside and said, "No need to thank me, you must know that the Westward Journey must proceed, otherwise the Mysterious Sect will suffer heavy losses."

Bai Jin also looked outside and said: "Master, Disciple understands!"

...

Outside, Sun Wukong continued his rampage to the South Heavenly Gate, proceeding to kill beyond the Heavenly Gate.

Within the Palace of the Polestar, the Jade Emperor glanced at Guanyin Bodhisattva. Now that Sun Wukong is not attacking the Palace of the Polestar, what should we do?

Guanyin Bodhisattva’s forehead throbbed with veins and her face looked grim, how would I know what to do?

Buddha, Sun Wukong has changed! He didn’t follow your plan, and the deities of the Heavenly Court are all too wicked!

...

In front of the South Heavenly Gate, thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals formed a wall of soldiers, shining under the sunlight.

Inside the South Heavenly Gate, a massive shining iron rod burst forth, with a booming sound it struck the wall formed by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Boom~ The wall collapsed, thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals screamed as they were thrown into the air, like rag dolls.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, a clear path appeared, and Sun Wukong in his battle armor rushed out from inside the Gate, his eyes flashing with fire and full of combat spirit, unobstructed as he charged out of the South Heavenly Gate.

Sun Wukong suddenly stopped in his tracks, seeing ahead a monkey similarly clad in battle armor standing on a cloud, holding a black iron cudgel in his hand.

Sun Wukong chuckled and shouted, "Who are you, monkey, to dare impersonate me, Old Sun?!"

Wuzhiqi sized up Sun Wukong and said, "Great Sage Equalling Heaven Sun Wukong, you have a big reputation, but I disdain to impersonate you."

"Move aside for Old Sun, since you are also from the Monkey Clan, I won’t kill you today."

Wuzhiqi raised his iron cudgel and shouted, "Sun Wukong, you’ve repeatedly caused chaos in the Heavenly Palace, your crimes are unforgivable. Surrender immediately and come back with me to accept your punishment."

Sun Wukong burst out laughing wildly and yelled, "What monkey dares to shout in front of Old Sun? I am the Monkey Ancestor.

This Heavenly Palace, apart from those Law Enforcement Celestials, is full of cowardly Gods. They are not even worthy to make Old Sun surrender. In my eyes, the Jade Emperor’s throne might as well be given to Emperor Gouchen."

A smirk twitched at the corner of Wuzhiqi’s mouth, suppressing a chuckle, this Sun Wukong indeed is interesting.

Wuzhiqi coldly sneered on the surface and said, "You call yourself the Monkey Ancestor? When I roamed the world, you were nowhere to be found."

"Hehe, old but with feeble skills, even more incompetent! If you won’t make way, then take this hit from Old Sun first!" Sun Wukong flew towards Wuzhiqi, chuckling sinisterly, swinging his Golden Hoop directly at Wuzhiqi’s head.

Wuzhiqi sneered, leaped into the sky, met him with a cudgel, left to play with by Old Wutian.