Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 191 The Heavenly Army Presses In! (A Long Chapter of 10,000 Words)

Sun Wukong secluded himself in Flower Fruit Mountain to cultivate the Victory Technique, and the Heavenly Court and the Western Sect temporarily fell silent after this battle.

As a result, although the evil energy in the Earthly Immortal Realm became increasingly intense and the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West gradually began, the Earthly Immortal Realm became unusually peaceful.

As the saying goes, "The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease!" With the great calamity of the Journey to the West drawing ever closer, the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court naturally cannot remain silent forever.

Within the Earthly Immortal Realm, the human race's territory is protected by the Nine Provinces Grand Array, which prevents even demons at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level from entering.

Therefore, the demons in the Immortal Realm either submitted to Lu Ya or struggled to survive in the bitter cold.

Although Lu Ya is the crown prince of the demon race and now the Gouchen Emperor of the Heavenly Court, not all demons will choose to submit to him.

In the Immortal Realm, there are some powerful demons who each occupy their own mountains and rule as kings, completely disregarding who Lu Ya really is.

It's not that these demons are particularly powerful; they're just Golden Immortals and Great Luo Golden Immortals, nothing special at all.

However, behind these demon races, there are more or less the shadows of various major forces, such as the Western Sect, the Chan Sect, or the Jie Sect.

Even Lu Ya, who stands at the peak of the Quasi-Saint level, could not possibly unify the demon race in the Earthly Immortal Realm under such a complex situation.

Driven by the Western religion and the Heavenly Court, some remaining demons in the Immortal Realm have set their sights on Flower Fruit Mountain.

Huaguo Mountain is rich in spiritual energy and is a blessed land, so it is not surprising that it has attracted the attention of other powerful demons.

However, the arrival of the powerful demons angered Sun Wukong, who was in seclusion during his cultivation. After emerging from seclusion, Sun Wukong gave these powerful demons a sound beating.

At this moment, Sun Wukong gritted his teeth, preparing to cultivate diligently before seeking revenge against the Xuanming Ancestral Witch.

Sun Wukong was already full of resentment, and now his cultivation was disturbed by other powerful demons, so it goes without saying how bad his mood was.

If it weren't for the fact that they were all demons, these demons who were planning to occupy Flower Fruit Mountain would have been wiped out completely.

After venting his anger, Sun Wukong felt refreshed, but the powerful demons did not leave Flower Fruit Mountain.

They claimed to admire Sun Wukong's extraordinary abilities, and these powerful demons actually chose to submit to him, immediately showering him with praise.

Sun Wukong had never experienced such a scene before, and under the praise of many powerful demons, he immediately reverted to his true nature.

Sun Wukong quickly became smug and, encouraged by these demons, established himself at Flower Fruit Mountain and proclaimed himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

This title is extraordinary. Sun Wukong's original intention was to be as high as the heavens, but in the prehistoric world, this was taboo.

"Heaven" can refer to the Heavenly Court. Being on equal footing with the Heavenly Court doesn't really mean anything; the Heavenly Court is just like that nowadays.

But "heaven" can also refer to the Heavenly Dao, but in the entire primordial world, who dares to stand on equal footing with the Heavenly Dao?

Even Jiang Heng knew that with his current strength, he was still far from reaching a level comparable to the Heavenly Dao.

For a mere Sun Wukong to dare to defy the Heavenly Dao is truly a death sentence he won't even know how he died.

Even if they were on par with the Heavenly Court, and with Sun Wukong's current strength, they wouldn't be qualified. And indeed, the Heavenly Court quickly learned of this matter.

It is said that when the Jade Emperor Haotian heard that a mere demon dared to call himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, he was immediately enraged.

The Jade Emperor Haotian originally intended to send powerful figures down to the mortal realm to suppress Sun Wukong, but he was persuaded to stop by the earnest advice of the powerful figures in the Heavenly Court.

Many powerful figures in the Heavenly Court unanimously agreed that it was just a small demon race and not worth the Heavenly Court's trouble.

After careful consideration, they decided to send Venus to the mortal realm to Flower Fruit Mountain to recruit Sun Wukong into the Heavenly Court.

This commotion in Heaven naturally did not escape the eyes of the Sages, who watched this grand drama orchestrated by Heaven with indifference.

"What is the purpose of the Heavenly Court staging this grand show?" asked Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

Jiang Heng and Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, had all witnessed what happened in Flower Fruit Mountain, which is why Houtu had this question.

After all, it was the Western religion and the Heavenly Court that conspired to give Sun Wukong the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven. Isn't this just slapping themselves in the face?

"During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the Heavenly Court should have prospered greatly, but in recent years, the Heavenly Court has been doing nothing, and the Jade Emperor Haotian is getting anxious!"

Directing and starring in a grand drama to suppress the demon race in the Immortal Realm would undoubtedly demonstrate the Heavenly Court's formidable strength!

"Living beings are born to worship the strong. If handled properly, the Heavenly Court will surely become famous in the Earthly Immortal Realm!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Back then, during the Investiture of the Gods, Jiang Heng forced Dao Ancestor Hongjun to compromise, but Jiang Heng also made many concessions.

Jiang Heng promised not to hinder the rise of the Heavenly Court, but over the years, the Heavenly Court has still not been able to truly flourish.

Although the Heavenly Court now rules over the celestial realm, it is not well-known in the mortal realm, and many beings are unaware of its existence.

The reason why the Jade Emperor Haotian cooperated with the Western Religion at all costs was to make the Heavenly Court prosper as soon as possible.

If he continues to be so mediocre, the Jade Emperor's position as the ruler of the Three Realms will truly become unstable.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao would not allow a useless person to sit in the Jade Emperor's position forever, so how could the Jade Emperor Haotian not be anxious?

Using Sun Wukong as a pawn to demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Court in the mortal realm was a strategy devised by the Jade Emperor Haotian after much deliberation.

Of course, this is only the first step. In the upcoming Journey to the West tribulation, the Heavenly Court will surely take more action.

"The Jade Emperor Haotian is really petty. How can one Sun Wukong demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Court?" said Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

The current Immortal Realm is not as simple as it seems on the surface; there are actually quite a few powerful individuals hidden within it.

There are quite a few Quasi-Saint level experts in the Earth Immortal Realm, not to mention other Great Luo Golden Immortal level experts.

The Heavenly Court's massive mobilization to deal with a demon like Sun Wukong seems unlikely to have a significant deterrent effect on the powerful beings of the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"You've misjudged this time. The current Sun Wukong is no less formidable!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"Oh? It seems that this time the Heavenly Court is going to lose more than it gains!" Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, immediately understood Jiang Heng's meaning and said with a smile.

If Jiang Heng's assessment of Sun Wukong's cultivation level is not bad, then Sun Wukong's current strength must be extraordinary.

The Heavenly Court wanted to demonstrate its power by suppressing Sun Wukong, but if it made a wrong move, it would be a humiliating defeat.

At that time, the Heavenly Court will not only fail to demonstrate its power, but will likely become a laughing stock in the entire prehistoric world once again.

Of course, this isn't the first or second time that the Heavenly Court has become a laughing stock, and perhaps the current Heavenly Court doesn't even care.

Meanwhile, Venus, having received the decree of the Jade Emperor Haotian, quickly traveled from the Heavenly Realm to Flower Fruit Mountain in the Eastern Continent of Divine Victory.

When Venus met Sun Wukong, he naturally boasted about him extensively, leaving Sun Wukong completely disoriented and utterly confused.

Although Sun Wukong didn't know much about the Heavenly Court, the title of Lord of the Three Realms was indeed quite intimidating, sounding majestic and extraordinary.

This made Sun Wukong believe that he was so powerful that even the Heavenly Court, the ruler of the Three Realms, had to lower itself and invite him to become an official there.

At this moment, Sun Wukong had no time to worry about diligent cultivation; all he could think about was going to the Heavenly Court to become a high-ranking official.

So, Sun Wukong went to the Heavenly Court with Taibai Jinxing in high spirits, preparing to return to Flower Fruit Mountain to show off his divine status.

Upon arriving in the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong was not summoned by the Jade Emperor Haotian, but was instead given the divine position of Bi Ma Wen (弼马温).

Sun Wukong was naturally unaware of the intricacies of the Heavenly Court's divine positions. Under the influence of Taibai Jinxing's deception, he believed that he had been granted an extremely high divine position.

But the position of Bi Ma Wen was merely that of a minor official in the Heavenly Court who raised horses, and was utterly insignificant in the vast Heavenly Court.

The Jade Emperor Haotian naturally knew that Sun Wukong was a disciple of the Bodhi Patriarch, and even out of respect for the Western Paradise, he would never grant Sun Wukong such a divine position.

Such an action was naturally intended to humiliate Sun Wukong. If Sun Wukong was not forced to rebel, how could the Heavenly Court legitimately demonstrate its strength in the Earthly Immortal Realm?

Sure enough! The truth will eventually come out! Soon, under the arrangement of the Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong learned what the position of Bi Ma Wen (弼马温) really meant.

Enraged, Sun Wukong stormed out of the Southern Heavenly Gate and returned to Flower Fruit Mountain. There, he not only proclaimed himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven but also declared his intention to wage war against Heaven.

The Heavenly Court and the Western Religion's scheme was perfectly executed. The Jade Emperor Haotian pretended to be furious in the Lingxiao Palace and ordered the Heavenly Court's powerful warriors to descend to the mortal realm to subdue the demons.

This time, in order to demonstrate the strength of the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor Haotian specially ordered Lu Ya to personally lead a group of experts from the Heavenly Court down to the mortal realm.

The peak Quasi-Saint Lu Ya personally oversaw the operation, along with more than a dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals, several thousand Golden Immortals, and a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals.

A group of experts from the Heavenly Court descended upon the Earthly Immortal Realm in a grand procession, causing quite a stir.

The Jade Emperor Haotian wanted to take this opportunity to demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Court, and the bigger the commotion he caused in the Immortal Realm, the better.

Beings with shallow cultivation would naturally be secretly alarmed to see so many experts in the Heavenly Court, and would unconsciously develop awe for the Heavenly Court.

But to the beings who know the inside story, the Heavenly Court's actions seem more like a joke.

In the realm of immortals, every being who has achieved success in cultivation knows the story of how the Jade Emperor Haotian once suffered a humiliating defeat and lost all face.

Now that they have made such a grand entrance into the Immortal Realm, it makes the Heavenly Court seem invincible. Isn't that a huge joke?

Seeing the Heavenly Army pressing in, Sun Wukong didn't take it seriously at all, as if the Heavenly Army's powerful figures were just decorations.

"Sun Wukong, you were originally a subject of the Heavenly Court, yet you rebelled against it and even called yourself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven in the mortal realm. Do you know that this is a capital offense?"

Lu Ya's powerful voice resounded throughout the entire Earthly Immortal Realm, and even beings without any cultivation could hear it clearly.

At this moment, Lu Ya stood expressionless atop Flower Fruit Mountain, with a group of powerful figures from the Heavenly Court behind him.

If he could, Lu Ya would never have wanted to come to Flower Fruit Mountain. It was all just a show, and he couldn't possibly have really killed Sun Wukong.

It's just for show! Suppressing Sun Wukong demonstrates the supreme authority and power of the Heavenly Court, and that's enough.

With such strength, any expert from the Heavenly Court could have accomplished this, but the Jade Emperor Haotian specifically sent Lu Ya.

On one hand, it was naturally to show the power of the Heavenly Court. After all, Lu Ya was a peak Quasi-Saint, the strongest person in the current Earthly Immortal Realm.

On the other hand, the Jade Emperor Haotian was also giving Lu Ya a warning, as Lu Ya had not been behaving himself in the Heavenly Court during this period.

Since joining the Heavenly Court, Lu Ya has never thought of submitting to the Jade Emperor Haotian; his ambition has never been extinguished.

Seeing that the Jade Emperor Haotian had accomplished nothing for so many years, Lu Ya thought the time was right, and naturally began to make more small moves during this period.

The Jade Emperor Haotian was no fool. Lu Ya's constant small actions over the years clearly showed that he was unwilling to be subordinate to anyone.

However, Lu Ya had been operating in the Heavenly Court for many years, and the demons in the Heavenly Court were all led by Lu Ya, forming a considerable force.

Moreover, the Jade Emperor Haotian still needed Lu Ya's power to make the Heavenly Court prosper, so he could only turn a blind eye to Lu Ya's petty actions.

Occasionally giving Lu Ya a nudge, letting him know who the ruler of Heaven is, is the limit that the Jade Emperor Haotian can currently achieve.

"Hmph! The Jade Emperor is taking advantage of my ignorance of the Heavenly Court's divine positions and has actually appointed me as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses. This is bullying me!"

This is intolerable! The Jade Emperor is so untrustworthy, so I, Old Sun, will simply rebel against Heaven! What can you do about it?

Sun Wukong leaped from Flower Fruit Mountain to the heavens above, stood before the assembled experts of the Heavenly Court, and spoke without the slightest fear.

Lu Ya appeared serious on the surface, but inwardly he was overjoyed. He couldn't wait for Sun Wukong to say more bad things about the Jade Emperor.

Now, all living beings in the Immortal Realm know that the Heavenly Army has descended to the mortal world to besiege Sun Wukong, who is here to suppress Flower Fruit Mountain.

But many beings do not know why the Heavenly Court has mobilized so many experts to come to the Immortal Realm just to besiege a mere demon.

Now, Sun Wukong's words will only make all the beings in the Earthly Immortal Realm think that the Jade Emperor Haotian broke his promise first.

This would be a significant blow to the prestige of the Jade Emperor Haotian, which was naturally something Lu Ya was happy to see.

"Hmph! Even if the Jade Emperor is not perfect, he is still the ruler of the Heavenly Court, and the Heavenly Court is the master of the Three Realms. How can you just rebel against him as you please?"

"Surrender immediately and come with me to the Heavenly Court to plead guilty. Maybe then I can spare your life!" Lu Ya said in a deep voice.

Lu Ya naturally had to make the necessary gestures, as this concerned the dignity of the Heavenly Court, and he dared not play any tricks on it.

However, Lu Ya still belittled the Jade Emperor Haotian and elevated the Heavenly Court in his words, revealing his true intentions.

"Hahaha! You bunch of good-for-nothings? Today I, Old Sun, will show you my skills!" Sun Wukong said with utter disdain.

Sun Wukong never took these Heavenly Court experts seriously; his heart was now filled with rage.

"Hmph! Ignorant monkey, who will go and capture this traitor?" Lu Ya said loudly.

Lu Ya was one of the Four Emperors of Heaven, second only to the Jade Emperor Haotian in the Heavenly Court, so naturally he would not personally deal with a mere Sun Wukong.

As soon as Lu Ya finished speaking, a very strong-looking figure rushed out from among the powerful figures of the Heavenly Court.

"I am the Heavenly Giant Spirit God! You little monkey, why don't you surrender now!" The Giant Spirit God rushed up to Sun Wukong and said disdainfully.

The Giant Spirit God was a deity in the Heavenly Court, possessing the cultivation of a Golden Immortal, but he was not considered outstanding among the powerful figures in the Heavenly Court.

But in the eyes of the powerful figures in Heaven, Sun Wukong was just a monkey demon who ruled over a mountain. How much skill could he possibly have?

The Giant Spirit rushed out eagerly, ready to take the lead and suppress Sun Wukong in one fell swoop, thus establishing the greatest merit.

"Hahaha! You think you can make me surrender? You think you're worthy? You probably can't even withstand one of my punches!" Sun Wukong laughed angrily.

Sun Wukong could easily see that these Heavenly Court experts had not taken him seriously at all since they appeared.

The last time he was tricked into going to Heaven and becoming a nobody like the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses, it was the same. With new grudges added to old ones, how could Sun Wukong not be furious?

"Die!" The Giant Spirit God roared in fury, wielding his Xuanhua axe and slashing at Sun Wukong with the force of splitting Mount Hua.

Seeing the enormous Xuanhua axe hurtling through the air, Sun Wukong shook his head dismissively and threw a punch that struck the giant spirit god before he could react.

"Boom!"

After a tremendous roar, Sun Wukong remained standing in mid-air, while the once majestic Giant Spirit God had vanished.

The reason the Giant Spirit God disappeared was naturally because he was sent flying by Sun Wukong's punch. In other words, the Giant Spirit God was no match for Sun Wukong at all.

"A Great Luo Golden Immortal? This monkey's cultivation speed is astonishing. No wonder he is the chosen one of destiny in this great calamity!" Lu Ya thought to himself.

As soon as Sun Wukong made his move, Lu Ya, with his strength, could naturally tell that Sun Wukong had still entered the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Since Sun Wukong was born, only a few hundred years have passed, yet he was able to cultivate to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, which is quite fast.

But Lu Ya also knew that Sun Wukong was the chosen one of destiny in the Journey to the West calamity, and that he had been taken in as a disciple by Patriarch Bodhi.

As one of the three corpses of the Sage Zhunti, it wouldn't be difficult for Patriarch Bodhi to give Sun Wukong some extra training, allowing Sun Wukong's cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, even if Sun Wukong was a Great Luo Golden Immortal, he was nothing to Lu Ya, who was at the peak Quasi-Saint level.

"Hahaha! What Heavenly Court experts? In my eyes, they're nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs!" Sun Wukong laughed arrogantly.

Sending the giant spirit flying with a single punch not only allowed Sun Wukong to vent his anger, but also made him full of confidence.

After years of secluded cultivation of the Victory Technique, although he is still far from mastering it, Sun Wukong's strength has made great progress.

The fact that one can advance from the Golden Immortal realm to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm in such a short time is the best proof.

"Hmph! Ignorant monkey, the power of the Heavenly Court far exceeds your imagination. Who will suppress this monkey?" Lu Ya said in a deep voice.

Lu Ya was naturally confident in saying these words, as the Heavenly Court had dispatched quite a few powerful figures this time in order to demonstrate its strength.

Although Sun Wukong had just sent the Giant Spirit God flying with a single punch, the group of Heavenly Court experts were only somewhat surprised, but showed no fear on their faces.

He's just a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Among the powerful beings sent down from Heaven this time, there are more than a dozen Grand Luo Golden Immortals. How could he be afraid of a monkey?

As soon as Lu Ya finished speaking, a Great Luo Golden Immortal from Heaven stepped forward and instantly rushed in front of Sun Wukong.

"Hmph! You little monkey, so ignorant and arrogant! Let me, the Big Dipper Star Lord, teach you a lesson!"

At this moment, a demon god stepped forward. He had submitted to the Heavenly Court along with Lu Ya and was therefore appointed as the Big Dipper Star Lord of the Heavenly Court.

Among the dozen or so Great Luo Golden Immortals in the Heavenly Court, the Big Dipper Star Lord is one of the most powerful, and it was Lu Ya's intention for him to take action.

Clearly, Lu Ya didn't want any more accidents to happen. Otherwise, if he couldn't deal with a mere monkey, it would severely damage the Heavenly Court's reputation.

"What Big Dipper Star Lord or Southern Dipper Star Lord? I, Old Sun, have never heard of them. They must be some nobody!"

"Since you are so arrogant and insist on courting death, I, Old Sun, will grant your wish!" Sun Wukong glanced at the Big Dipper Star Lord and said disdainfully.

Beidou Xingjun was immediately enraged. He was, after all, a powerful expert at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and could be considered a top expert in the current Earth Immortal Realm.

A monkey who appeared out of nowhere, thinking he had some skills, dared to disregard him, the Lord of the Big Dipper?

Enraged, the Big Dipper Star Lord trembled slightly, unleashing his powerful cultivation at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and pressed down on Sun Wukong.

The Big Dipper Star Lord is no ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal; he is someone who is almost at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

While unleashing his full cultivation, the Big Dipper Star Lord was already going all out, ready to show Sun Wukong his true power.

Sensing the powerful aura of the Big Dipper Star Lord, Sun Wukong became slightly more serious and, with a swift movement, already held the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand.

"Take this from your old master!" Sun Wukong roared, swinging his Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel) at the Big Dipper Star Lord.

At first, the Big Dipper Star Lord looked disdainful and didn't take Sun Wukong seriously at all. But soon, the Big Dipper Star Lord's expression completely changed.

The moment Sun Wukong swung his Ruyi Jingu Bang, an incredibly powerful aura erupted from his body.

Such power! This is not the power that an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal could possess; it has clearly reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Even Lu Ya was somewhat surprised at this moment. Even he had never imagined that Sun Wukong was already a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal.

In just a few hundred years, even with the Bodhi Patriarch giving Sun Wukong special training, such a speed of cultivation is too fast.

It should be understood that once you reach the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, taking just half a step forward will allow you to reach the Quasi-Saint realm.

In the current primordial world, all saints reside beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, and quasi-saints are the strongest beings among the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

Now, Sun Wukong is only one step away from the Quasi-Saint realm, and this is only after cultivating for a few hundred years.

Even if he is the chosen one of the great calamities, there is no reason for his cultivation speed to be so fast. Lu Ya's surprise is normal.

Lu Ya was somewhat surprised, not to mention Beidou Xingjun, who was facing Sun Wukong directly; his feelings were even more genuine.

What Beidou Xingjun sensed at this moment was not only Sun Wukong's powerful cultivation, but also the terrifying power condensed in Sun Wukong's staff.

In his extreme rage, Sun Wukong had already unleashed the Victory Strike Technique, which gave his staff terrifying power.

The Fighting Victory Technique is the ultimate fighting method. Although Sun Wukong has not mastered it, it is enough to greatly enhance his cultivation.

What may seem like a simple strike contains countless variations and demonstrates the ultimate combat skills.

"Boom!"

With just one blow, the Big Dipper Star Lord instantly lost all ability to resist, and followed in the footsteps of the Giant Spirit God, being sent flying by Sun Wukong's blow.

Sun Wukong's blow not only severely injured the Big Dipper Star Lord instantly, but also sent the Big Dipper Star Region flying from the Earthly Immortal Realm to the Heavenly Realm.

This strike was truly earth-shattering! In an instant, all the powerful figures of the Heavenly Court fell silent, staring at Sun Wukong in disbelief.

Such powerful cultivation! Such formidable combat strength! This is merely a monkey that has cultivated for hundreds of years?

At this moment, not only were the powerful figures of the Heavenly Court extremely shocked, but even the Bodhi Patriarch, who was secretly watching the battle, couldn't help but frown.

Although Patriarch Bodhi took Sun Wukong as his disciple, it was only for the sake of the Journey to the West calamity, and he did not wholeheartedly teach Sun Wukong.

After all, Sun Wukong is just a pawn, and when necessary, the Western Sect can even abandon this pawn.

Bodhi Patriarch clearly remembered that when Sun Wukong had mastered his skills and was banished from the mountain, he was only at the Golden Immortal realm.

Sun Wukong cultivated on Fangcun Mountain for hundreds of years and reached the Golden Immortal realm. His cultivation speed was indeed fast, but it was not too exaggerated.

After all, Sun Wukong was the chosen one of the Journey to the West's great calamity, so such a cultivation speed was to be expected.

Now, less than two hundred years have passed since Sun Wukong left Fangcun Mountain, and he has already reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?

This incredible speed of cultivation is far faster than the speed at which Sun Wukong cultivated when he apprenticed at Fangcun Mountain.

"Who exactly is behind this? The Human Emperor? Taiqing? Or Nuwa?" Bodhi Patriarch wondered to himself.

Given Sun Wukong's abnormally fast cultivation speed, it would be truly unbelievable that Patriarch Bodhi was unaware of the problem.

Even in the midst of countless eons, it is not an easy task to prevent Patriarch Bodhi from discovering anything unusual.

Only a saint of the same level could act silently and without the notice of Saint Zhunti, leaving Saint Zhunti completely unaware.

For Patriarch Bodhi, no matter who made the move, it was not a good thing for him or the entire Western Religion.

Sun Wukong is one of the key figures in the Journey to the West tribulation. To manipulate things around Sun Wukong is to interfere with the Journey to the West tribulation.

For the time being, Patriarch Bodhi did not know why the person in the shadows wanted to improve Sun Wukong's cultivation, but he was certain that the matter was not simple.

After pondering for a moment, Patriarch Bodhi stopped paying attention to the battle between Sun Wukong and the Heavenly Court, and instead turned and left Flower Fruit Mountain.

For Patriarch Bodhi, the outcome of the battle between Sun Wukong and the Heavenly Court was no longer important; what mattered more was that the Journey to the West calamity remained unaffected.

"Bodhi has already headed towards the Heavenly Court, and must have discovered something unusual about Sun Wukong!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

At this time, Jiang Heng and Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, were also near Flower Fruit Mountain. Jiang Heng was very interested in this battle between Sun Wukong and the Heavenly Court.

Almost the instant the Heavenly Army set out, Jiang Heng and Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, arrived near Huaguo Mountain ahead of time.

Although Patriarch Bodhi is hiding in the shadows, with the strength of Jiang Heng and the Houtu clan, finding Patriarch Bodhi is naturally not difficult.

Therefore, Jiang Heng and Houtu Ancestral Witch witnessed the change in Bodhi Patriarch's expression and his eventual journey to the Heavenly Court.

"Sun Wukong's strength has improved so quickly, it would be truly strange if Patriarch Bodhi didn't react at all!" said Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

"Bodhi's journey to Heaven must be for Sun Wukong's sake; Heaven's offer of amnesty should be coming soon!" Jiang Heng said.

"Recruit him? The Jade Emperor can still recruit Sun Wukong now?" Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, said with considerable surprise.

The Heavenly Court came from the Heavenly Realm with great force, just to show off its strength. How could it possibly try to recruit Sun Wukong?

Now, both the Giant Spirit God and the Big Dipper Star Lord have been defeated by Sun Wukong in a single move. Not only has the Heavenly Court failed to demonstrate its strength, but it has also lost face completely.

If the Heavenly Court cannot suppress Sun Wukong, wouldn't it become a laughing stock in the entire prehistoric world? Who would still respect the Heavenly Court then?

Therefore, in Houtu Zuwu's opinion, it was absolutely impossible for the Heavenly Court to recruit Sun Wukong again at such a critical moment.

"Nothing is impossible! For the Western Sect, protecting Sun Wukong is the more important thing right now!" Jiang Heng said.

Sun Wukong is the chosen one of destiny for the Journey to the West calamity, and plays a crucial role in propelling this calamity forward.

If the Western religion does not want Sun Wukong to ultimately become a pawn in someone else's game, bringing him back to the Heavenly Realm would be the best option.

The Heavenly Realm, with the Heavenly Court as its supreme authority, is the closest place to the Heavenly Dao among the Three Realms. Only here can other saints be prevented from taking action.

At this point, Patriarch Bodhi had become a frightened bird, fearing that the other saints were using Sun Wukong to plot the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West.

Having finally seen a great opportunity for the Western religion to flourish, how could they possibly give up such a golden opportunity? Naturally, they would do everything in their power to ensure that the Journey to the West could proceed as planned.

At this moment, seeing that even the Big Dipper Star Lord had been sent flying out of the Immortal Realm by Sun Wukong's staff, Lu Ya's expression also turned gloomy.

Although many powerful figures came from the Heavenly Court this time, Beidou Xingjun is already a top expert among the Great Luo Golden Immortals, and Lu Ya is the only one at the Quasi-Saint level.

Even the Star Lord of the Big Dipper is no match for Sun Wukong. If Lu Ya is to be able to suppress Sun Wukong, then only Lu Ya himself can do so.

Lu Ya was, after all, a powerful figure who had attained enlightenment in the ancient era. For him to take action against a mere junior would be far too humiliating.

But if they don't take action, and the Heavenly Court mobilizes a large force only to be unable to defeat a mere monkey, then they will truly lose face.

"Hahaha! They can't even withstand one blow from my staff, what kind of Heavenly Court experts are they? They're just a bunch of chickens and dogs!" Sun Wukong said arrogantly.

Sun Wukong couldn't help but feel so proud. Although he appeared calm and fearless on the surface when the Heavenly Army was pressing in, he was not without worry in his heart.

But who would have thought that after a real battle, Sun Wukong discovered that the seemingly numerous and powerful Heavenly Army was actually no match for him.

Although he used the Victory Fighting Technique, this was not Sun Wukong's full strength, yet he was still invincible in his hands.

Sun Wukong immediately became full of confidence, thinking that the Heavenly Court was nothing special, and even had the idea of ​​storming the Heavenly Court and sitting on the Jade Emperor's throne.

"Hmph! Since you're so reckless, then I'll grant your wish!"

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's arrogant words, Lu Ya instantly flew into a rage and was ready to personally teach Sun Wukong a lesson.

Just then, a figure rushed in from beyond the sky and instantly arrived beside Lu Ya.

Sun Wukong was actually quite familiar with this figure; it was none other than Taibai Jinxing, who had brought him to the Heavenly Court.

After Taibai Jinxing arrived, he first spoke with Lu Ya, which prevented the furious Lu Ya from actually attacking Sun Wukong.

Then, Venus, riding on auspicious clouds, arrived before Sun Wukong. Upon seeing Venus, Sun Wukong was immediately enraged.

Back then, Sun Wukong listened to Taibai Jinxing's words and went to the Heavenly Court with great joy, preparing to become a high-ranking official there.

Who would have thought that he would end up being given the minor official position of Bi Ma Wen (弼马温), which was the root cause of Sun Wukong's rebellion against the Heavenly Court.

Now that he has seen Taibai Jinxing again, Sun Wukong, who feels he has been deceived, wants nothing more than to tear Taibai Jinxing apart alive.

But Venus was indeed quite capable. With his silver tongue, he not only saved his own life but also regained Sun Wukong's trust.

Venus said that the Jade Emperor Haotian had realized his mistake and was now sincerely inviting Sun Wukong to serve as an official in the Heavenly Court.

To show his sincerity, the Jade Emperor specially bestowed upon Sun Wukong the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven, a divine position that has only been held once in the history of Heaven.

Sun Wukong, who never learns from his mistakes, became confused again after being flattered by Taibai Jinxing.

Sun Wukong was convinced that the Jade Emperor Haotian already knew about his abilities, otherwise he wouldn't have bestowed upon him the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

Just listen to this title, how prestigious it is! Moreover, Venus himself said that this is the most special divine position in the Heavenly Court since ancient times.

The Jade Emperor specially created a divine position for Sun Wukong. What a prestigious title that is! Sun Wukong is a unique existence since ancient times.

A magnanimous person doesn't hold a grudge against a petty person! Sun Wukong thought he was a magnanimous person, so he forgave the Jade Emperor's mistake.

Sun Wukong couldn't wait to follow Taibai Jinxing to the Heavenly Court again, wanting to show those Heavenly Court powerhouses he had once looked down on a thing or two.

Now, Sun Wukong is the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, personally appointed by the Jade Emperor Haotian. Who would dare to look down on him? Who would dare to say that Sun Wukong is a lowly official?

This mentality is somewhat like someone who, after years of poverty and hardship, suddenly becomes successful and can't wait to show off to those who couldn't see them before.

Unfortunately, Sun Wukong was unaware that what awaited him this time was yet another huge pit, and a bottomless abyss at that.

Ultimately, whether in the eyes of Western religions or the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong was merely a pawn.

The players never care about the pieces' condition or their thoughts.

"Bodhi deliberately brought Sun Wukong into the Heavenly Court, probably because he doesn't want us to interfere in this matter anymore!" said Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

"Although we can't go to the Heavenly Court, it's not just the Jade Emperor Haotian there!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"That's right. Not to mention that Yang Jian is currently in the Heavenly Realm, the benevolent corpse of the Taiqing Sage is also in the Heavenly Realm!" Houtu Ancestral Witch nodded and said.

The Heavenly Realm is now a place where the power of the Heavenly Dao is concentrated. If Jiang Heng dares to take even half a step into it, Dao Ancestor Hongjun will probably dare to make a move.

This is the same principle as the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Even though Dao Ancestor Hongjun was extremely powerful and invincible, he dared not step into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Jiang Heng and Houtu, the Ancestral Witches, were unable to intervene, but Yang Jian was not subject to this restriction. With Yang Jian's strength, he could completely dominate the Heavenly Realm.

After the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian was enshrined on the Investiture of the Gods in his physical body and was appointed by the Heavenly Court as Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun.

However, because the Investiture of the Gods had limited binding force on Yang Jian, he obeyed orders but not decrees, and completely ignored the orders of the Jade Emperor Haotian.

The reason Jiang Heng put Yang Jian on the Investiture of the Gods list during the Investiture of the Gods was precisely for this Journey to the West calamity.

It's not just about the epic battle between Yang Jian and Sun Wukong, but also because Yang Jian himself was an important part of Jiang Heng's scheme in the Journey to the West.

Besides Yang Jian, the benevolent corpse of the Supreme Sage, Laozi, entered the celestial realm after converting the barbarians to Buddhism.

On the surface, the Sage Taiqing is fulfilling his promise, residing in the Heavenly Realm to help the Heavenly Court prosper. But everyone knows what the Sage Taiqing's true purpose is.

Over the years, Laozi has established the Laozi Temple in the Heavenly Realm and has basically ignored worldly affairs. Over time, the Heavenly Court has become accustomed to Laozi's presence.

But Jiang Heng was certain that after Sun Wukong re-entered the Heavenly Realm, Laozi would inevitably take action.

Sun Wukong is the protagonist of the Journey to the West calamity, so it is perfectly normal for him to have some methods left behind to participate in the calamity.

That's how the Heavenly Court and the Western Religion did it, and Jiang Heng did the same. They were just competing on the merits of their methods.

The fact that Laozi converted barbarians to Buddhism shows that he had been planning the Journey to the West for a long time and would not give up this opportunity.

However, given the nature of the Supreme Sage, it is impossible for him to let Laozi take direct action; he will likely adopt a more covert approach.

At this moment, Sun Wukong naturally had no idea that so many schemes had accumulated within him.

Moreover, this was no ordinary scheme; those involved were all saints, and Sun Wukong didn't even have the right to know the truth.

Upon arriving in the Heavenly Realm, Sun Wukong was finally received by the Jade Emperor Haotian, but he was only given a brief glance before being dismissed.

This time, the Heavenly Court mobilized a large force to subdue the demons in the Earthly Immortal Realm, only to end up in this situation. The Jade Emperor Haotian must be feeling quite frustrated right now.

If it weren't for the sake of the Western Paradise, the Jade Emperor would probably want to tear Sun Wukong to pieces right now, and wouldn't give him a kind look.

Sun Wukong didn't care about this. After arriving in the Heavenly Court, he discovered that he had indeed been named the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

This delighted Sun Wukong, but what he never expected was that his title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven was merely nominal!

(End of this chapter)