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

Chapter 215 My Rules!

After the story of the real and fake Sun Wukong came to an end, Tang Sanzang and his companions naturally embarked on their journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures once again.

One calamity after another was basically a pre-rehearsed plot; everyone was just going through the motions.

Perhaps because of the lesson learned from the real and fake Sun Wukong, neither the Western Sect nor the Heavenly Court intervened again.

With all sides back down, and given the current strength of Tang Sanzang and his companions, overcoming the various tribulations on their journey to the West is naturally not a problem.

It is worth mentioning that after experiencing various tribulations, Tang Sanzang's cultivation level also increased significantly.

Back when Jiang Heng helped Tang Sanzang awaken his past life memories, Tang Sanzang was only at the True Immortal level.

Now, not much time has passed since Tang Sanzang awakened his past life memories, but he has already reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Such an incredible cultivation speed is due to both Tang Sanzang being one of the main protagonists of the Journey to the West's Great Tribulation and Jiang Heng.

Back then, Jiang Heng's work was not just about helping Tang Sanzang awaken his memories; the value of the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" (a magical technique) alone was immeasurable.

Moreover, Jiang Heng also helped Tang Sanzang refine thirty ancient Buddha relics, and that powerful force is still hidden within Tang Sanzang's body.

All of this, coupled with his memories from his previous life, makes it unsurprising that Tang Sanzang attained the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal in such a short time.

With the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, even without Sun Wukong's protection, Tang Sanzang's safe arrival at the Western Paradise wouldn't be a big problem.

After gaining immense power, Tang Sanzang became warlike, completely losing any semblance of his former enlightened monk persona.

Using the phrase "Tang Sanzang overcame eighty-one tribulations" to describe what happened during this period is practically accurate.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Sun Wukong could slack off without a care in the world during this period.

Sun Wukong's slacking off wasn't because he had any ulterior motives or was simply going through the motions.

Sun Wukong has reached his own bottleneck and has seen the hope of perfecting the Fighting Victory Technique.

Once Sun Wukong takes that step, he can become a top powerhouse in the Three Realms, truly standing on the same level as Yang Jian.

With a breakthrough just around the corner and Tang Sanzang's cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds, Sun Wukong naturally had no mind to pay attention to the monsters on the journey to the West.

On this day, Tang Sanzang and his group happened to arrive at Lion Camel Ridge, where three powerful demons resided.

These three monsters are the Green-haired Lion Monster, the Yellow-toothed Elephant, and the Golden-winged Roc, all of whom have reached the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant were nothing to worry about; they were all pawns arranged by the Western Sect, and this was also to earn some merit.

However, the Golden-Winged Roc did not originate from the Western Religion, but from the Phoenix Clan, and was Kong Xuan's own younger brother.

Both Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc were beings conceived within the body of the Yuan Phoenix after it obtained the Yin and Yang energies.

In the original storyline, Kong Xuan was subdued by the Western Sect, and the Golden-Winged Roc returned to the Western Sect, which was a logical progression.

However, in the current Immortal Realm, the Phoenix Clan has been incorporated into the Human Race and has become the Human Race's guardian beast.

When creating the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man, Jiang Heng personally rescued Yuan Feng from the Undying Volcano.

In recent years, due to their connection with the human race's destiny, the Phoenix Clan has gradually recovered some of its vitality, and the number of its members has increased considerably.

Moreover, the Phoenix Clan has two peak Quasi-Saints, Yuan Feng and Kong Xuan, who are even stronger than the Dragon Clan.

For this reason, just like the dragon clan, it is difficult for the Phoenix Clan to avoid attracting the attention of the Heavenly Court and the Western Religion.

Now, the Golden-Winged Roc has appeared in Lion Camel Ridge, and is mingling with the Green-Haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-Toothed Elephant.

Jiang Heng didn't even need to guess what the reason was; he could easily figure out the scheme behind it.

When Tang Sanzang and his companions arrived at Lion Camel Ridge, facing three powerful demons, Sun Wukong, as always, began to slack off.

But after hearing about the strength of the three demons from Lion Camel Ridge, Tang Sanzang became quite interested, and a strong fighting spirit rose from his body.

Along the way, they encountered many monsters, but their strength was all quite ordinary, and they didn't even interest Tang Sanzang in taking them seriously.

Now that he had finally encountered three demons at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortals, Tang Sanzang naturally wanted to see them for himself.

The first to appear was the Green-haired Lion Monster. This monster had a ferocious appearance, with jagged teeth, a round head, an upturned nose, and fiery red eyebrows.

Tang Sanzang immediately engaged in a fierce battle with him for three hundred rounds. In the end, the Green-haired Lion Monster was no match for Tang Sanzang and barely escaped with his life.

Then, the Green-haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-toothed Elephant arrived together, ready to join forces to deal with the powerful Tang Sanzang.

Tang Sanzang, however, remained calm and fearless, forbidding Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the White Dragon Horse from making a move, while he fought the two demons alone.

The battle was extremely fierce, with both sides giving their all, but in a short period of time, neither side could gain the upper hand.

Both the blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed old elephant showed strange expressions. For them, this was just a play that had been prepared in advance.

However, the Green-haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-toothed Elephant were quite confident in their own strength, as they were both Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Not only is he a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, but he has also cultivated at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal level for a long time, making him a strong figure among all the Grand Luo Golden Immortals.

If Sun Wukong were to intervene, the Green-haired Lion Demon and the Yellow-toothed Elephant would have to accept it. After all, Sun Wukong's strength is undeniable, and it's normal that they wouldn't be a match for him.

But the one who is making a move now is just Tang Sanzang, a human who has only been reincarnated for a few decades.

In just a few decades, it is already an incredible thing to have cultivated to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal with the body of a human.

Moreover, although Tang Sanzang has only just entered the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, his combat strength is simply astonishing.

The blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant had already used all their skills, but not only could they not do anything to Tang Sanzang, they were gradually being suppressed by him.

Tang Sanzang was also in high spirits, and he displayed many powerful techniques from the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" (a martial arts technique).

The blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed old elephant naturally did not know that the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" (a magical technique) that Jiang Heng taught Tang Sanzang was originally a technique at the level of a Celestial King.

A cultivation technique at the level of a Celestial King, when converted to the levels of the primordial world, could already be considered a cultivation technique at the level of a Saint.

The power of a saint-level cultivation technique is self-evident. Once mastered, even fighting opponents of higher levels is not difficult.

Moreover, the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" that Jiang Heng taught Tang Sanzang was actually a peerless skill related to time and space.

Once one has mastered the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" (a powerful technique), one can grasp the order of time and master the laws of space, thus gaining the ability to control time and space.

To understand just how powerful the force of spacetime is, one only needs to look at the Chaos Bell, one of the three great innate treasures.

Therefore, although Tang Sanzang was only at the initial stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, his combat strength was in no way inferior to that of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant were unable to defeat the demon after a long siege and were gradually suppressed by Tang Sanzang, so they naturally began to have the idea of ​​retreating.

With Tang Sanzang's current strength, defeating the Green-haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-toothed Elephant would be difficult enough, let alone keeping these two monsters alive.

Sun Wukong maintained his usual expression of enjoying the spectacle, pondering a winning strategy while watching the show with great interest.

Pigsy and Sandy had become accustomed to it; they no longer cared about their original missions and had completely resigned themselves to their fate.

There's no way around it! They have the invincible Sun Wukong above them, and now even their master Tang Sanzang has such powerful strength.

Given Pigsy and Sandy's abilities, even if they had any ideas in their minds, they wouldn't dare to put them into action.

The Green-haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-toothed Elephant were ultimately defeated and returned home. The two were quite dissatisfied and went to find the three kings of Lion Camel Ridge.

The three demon kings of Lion Camel Ridge came with great momentum. They really didn't believe that the combined power of the three demon kings couldn't defeat a mere Tang Sanzang.

Upon seeing the three demon kings, Tang Sanzang's face immediately lit up with joy. He had been looking forward to a battle of this caliber for a long time.

Upon seeing the three demon kings, Tang Sanzang did not hesitate and instantly activated the "Guju Treasure Technique," arriving in front of the three demon kings in the blink of an eye.

What followed was another fierce battle, but this time Tang Sanzang truly met his match.

The blue-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant were alright, their strength was not bad, but they could not pose any threat to Tang Sanzang.

The Golden-Winged Roc was exceptionally powerful, not only on par with Tang Sanzang but also significantly stronger.

Among the three monsters of Lion Camel Ridge, the Golden-Winged Roc has the highest cultivation level and the strongest power.

Although the Golden-Winged Roc has not yet reached the Quasi-Saint realm, it is actually only one step away from it.

Such cultivation is unparalleled among the Great Luo Golden Immortals, so there is naturally no problem at all.

The Golden-Winged Roc was originally the son of the Phoenix Clan. Not only was he proficient in many of the Phoenix Clan's secret techniques, but his own bloodline power was also extremely strong.

All of these factors mean that even if the Golden-Winged Roc encounters some powerful individuals who have just entered the Quasi-Saint realm, it is not impossible for it to fight them.

If it were just a one-on-one battle with the Golden-Winged Roc, Tang Sanzang would probably not be a match for it.

Moreover, Tang Sanzang is now fighting the three demon kings all by himself. It's not surprising that Tang Sanzang is gradually losing ground.

"Great Sage, Master is already at a disadvantage. Aren't you going to make a move now?" Pigsy asked curiously.

Sun Wukong was not Tang Sanzang's disciple, but because of his own great strength, Zhu Bajie was quite in awe of Sun Wukong and usually called him "Great Sage".

"This bald monk is having such a great time, why should I, Old Sun, spoil his fun?" Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Sun Wukong didn't actually have much of an opinion about Tang Sanzang. He only escorted Tang Sanzang because of Jiang Heng.

However, Sun Wukong could also see that Emperor Jiang Heng seemed to value Tang Sanzang very much.

Otherwise, Jiang Heng would not have personally helped Tang Sanzang awaken his past life memories and given him so much good fortune.

It was precisely because of this that Sun Wukong was quite dedicated to protecting Tang Sanzang, ensuring that Tang Sanzang never encountered any danger.

However, this does not mean that Sun Wukong had any deep feelings for Tang Sanzang; their relationship was merely a temporary collaboration.

Therefore, when Sun Wukong saw Tang Sanzang at a disadvantage, he not only showed no intention of intervening, but watched with great interest.

After some time, Tang Sanzang was completely suppressed by the three demon kings, and was even in a precarious situation.

Sun Wukong then leisurely took out his Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), took a step, and was already in front of the three demon kings.

When the green-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant saw Sun Wukong, they both stopped fighting at the same time and unconsciously took a step back.

A person's name is like a tree's shadow! Today's Sun Wukong is not just someone who bears the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

Both the green-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed old elephant knew that the Sun Wukong before them was clearly a peak quasi-saint, a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle of the Three Realms.

Let alone the three demon kings, unless the two saints of the Western Sect personally descend, the entire Western Sect has no one strong enough to rival Sun Wukong.

However, while the three demon kings were wary of Sun Wukong, they weren't overly afraid. After all, it was just a performance.

Sure enough, just as Sun Wukong was about to make his move, a powerful aura suddenly appeared, and the experts from the Western Sect arrived just in time.

The Westerners who came were Maitreya and Bhaisajyaguru. They were just going through the motions and would also subdue the three demon kings of Lion Camel Ridge.

Sun Wukong has now become shrewd. Seeing the disciples of the Western Sect appear, he is also preparing to put on a show so as to end this calamity as soon as possible.

Faced with Maitreya and the Medicine Master, the green-haired lion monster and the yellow-toothed elephant immediately knelt on the ground and began to beg for mercy in a pretentious manner.

The Golden-Winged Roc, however, remained proud and upright, showing no intention of begging for mercy and instead glaring menacingly at Sun Wukong.

The Golden-Winged Roc had this expression when Sun Wukong made his move. Judging from its aggressive demeanor, it was likely that it was not convinced of his superiority.

The saying goes, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger!" The Golden-Winged Roc had clearly never witnessed Sun Wukong's terrifying strength.

Facing the renowned Sun Wukong, the Golden-Winged Roc was not afraid at all, and even thought that Sun Wukong was all show and no substance, so he challenged Sun Wukong to a battle.

But Maitreya and the Medicine Master did not give the Golden-Winged Roc a chance. With a wave of their hands, a powerful force enveloped the Golden-Winged Roc.

Although the Golden-Winged Roc was struggling violently, how could it possibly be a match for Maitreya and the Medicine Master?

Just as the Golden-Winged Roc was about to be suppressed by Maitreya and the Medicine Master, a five-colored light suddenly appeared, and with a gentle tremor, it sent Maitreya and the Medicine Master flying.

The moment Maitreya and the Medicine Master were blasted away, they spat out a mouthful of blood, their faces turning deathly pale.

Kong Xuan's figure appeared in mid-air, coldly looking at Maitreya and the Medicine Master, causing the two Western Sect disciples to tremble with fear instantly.

"My affairs are none of your business!" Just then, the angry voice of the Golden-Winged Roc rang out.

The Golden-Winged Roc showed no gratitude whatsoever towards Kong Xuan, who had just saved it; instead, it glared at him angrily.

Kong Xuan looked helplessly at the Golden-Winged Roc. His rebellious younger brother had caused him endless headaches since childhood.

Suddenly, Kong Xuan's expression hardened slightly, and in the next instant, the figures of Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni appeared.

"Kong Xuan! The Golden-Winged Roc is obstructing the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, and it is only right that it be suppressed by our Western Sect!" said Patriarch Bodhi in a deep voice.

"Hmph! I don't care about this Journey to the West. All I know is that the Golden-Winged Roc is a member of the Phoenix Clan, and it's none of your Western religion's business!" Kong Xuan said coldly.

"Hmph! Kong Xuan, even though the Golden-Winged Roc is a member of the Phoenix Clan, it has its own ideas, and there are some things you can't stop!" Shakyamuni said in a deep voice.

"That's right! My affairs are none of your business. Today I will join the Western Religion!" the Golden-Winged Roc said angrily.

"Fool! Shut up! I'll say it one last time, the Golden-Winged Roc is a member of my Phoenix clan, and it's none of anyone else's business to interfere in his affairs."

"If you are not satisfied, feel free to bring it up. Whatever it is, I, Kong Xuan, will accept it today!" Kong Xuan said in a deep voice.

"Since that's the case, then we have no choice but to put on a show!" said Patriarch Bodhi.

A powerful aura condensed on Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni, and in the next instant, it pressed down on Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan's expression was solemn. After all, these two were incarnations of saints, and even with his current strength, he had to treat them with caution.

However, before Kong Xuan could make a move, a figure appeared in front of him, and the auras of the Bodhi Patriarch and the powerful Shakyamuni instantly dissipated.

"The Western Religion has repeatedly plotted against us. Do they really think I won't get angry?" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

The Western religion schemed against the Golden-Winged Roc, but was it all for the sake of a mere Golden-Winged Roc? Wasn't it all for the Phoenix Clan behind the Golden-Winged Roc?

The Golden-Winged Roc is like a rebellious child, and without realizing it, it may have already been misled by the Western religion.

The Golden-Winged Roc had no idea what kind of disaster his rebellious behavior would bring to the Phoenix Clan behind him.

But as far as Jiang Heng was concerned, the Western Sect never learned its lesson and repeatedly plotted against him during the Journey to the West. Did they ever take him, the Human Emperor, seriously?

The West Sea Dragon Clan affair, the real and fake Sun Wukong affair, and now the Great Roc Golden-Winged Eagle—the Western Sect is repeatedly challenging Jiang Heng's bottom line.

If Jiang Heng doesn't teach the Western Sect a lesson, they will likely become even more unscrupulous and might do something drastic.

"Human Emperor! Even though you are powerful, you can't go too far. Every living being has the right to make their own choices!"

"Even though the Golden-Winged Roc is the son of the Phoenix, it has already chosen my Western Sect. Why do you want to stop it?" said Patriarch Bodhi.

This is the source of the Western religion's confidence. The Golden-Winged Roc has already been misled by the Western religion and has already identified with it.

The Golden-Winged Roc is determined to join the Western Religion, so what can others say? If we're talking about reason, Jiang Heng has no grounds at all.

"Hahaha! When I tried to reason with you, you played tricks on me. Now it's your turn to try to reason with me?"

"But why should I reason with you? I am standing right here today, what can you do about it?" Jiang Heng said disdainfully.

Jiang Heng had long been familiar with the shamelessness of the Western Religion. No matter how disgraceful something was, the Western Religion could always find a way to make it sound plausible.

In Western religions, the ability to speak eloquently and persuasively is likely an essential skill for every disciple.

But Jiang Heng came today to teach the Western Church a profound lesson; he has no intention of reasoning with them.

"Your Majesty! If everyone acts without reason, things will likely descend into complete chaos!" Shakyamuni said in a deep voice.

"Threatening me? Besides, when has your Western Religion ever followed the rules? Wasn't it your Western Religion that plotted against the current Emperor back then?"

"You want to talk about rules with me? Fine, today I'll explain to you what rules are!" Jiang Heng said disdainfully.

Upon hearing this, the two saints of the Western Sect changed their expressions slightly, but by the time they realized what was happening, it was already too late.

Jiang Heng unleashed two punches, one aimed directly at the Green-haired Lion Monster and the Yellow-toothed Elephant, instantly obliterating the two demon kings.

The other punch was aimed at Maitreya and the Medicine Master, and to the horror of the two Western Sect disciples, it completely obliterated them.

All of this was accomplished in the blink of an eye, and even the incarnations of the two Western saints did not have time to stop it.

In that instant, the scene fell silent, and everyone stared in terror at the domineering Jiang Heng.

The Golden-Winged Roc, which had been roaring angrily just moments before, now stared wide-eyed in disbelief, no longer daring to utter a sound.

"Isn't it a bit too much for the Human Emperor to act in such a way, treating my Western religion as nothing?" Shakyamuni said, his expression turning extremely gloomy.

"Excessive? Is this excessive? But what's coming next will be even more excessive, won't it?" Jiang Heng's face was full of disdain.

The moment he spoke, Jiang Heng threw another punch. This time, Jiang Heng held back in the slightest, using the first move of the Emperor's Fist, Heavenly Wrath.

The immense power instantly shook the entire Immortal Realm, and the aura of great destruction emerged, completely annihilating Bodhi Patriarch and Shakyamuni.

After the great catastrophe had passed, there was no trace of Bodhi Patriarch or Shakyamuni Buddha left.

This also means that, under Jiang Heng's first move of the Emperor's Fist, Heavenly Wrath, the incarnations of the two saints of the Western Sect have been completely destroyed.

What a terrifying scene! These are not just some random cats or dogs; they are the incarnations of two saints!

Throughout the Three Realms, apart from quasi-saints like Yang Jian, other quasi-saints are utterly powerless before the incarnation of a saint.

Only the incarnation of a saint can rival the incarnation of a saint. Moreover, in most cases, it is difficult to distinguish who is superior among the incarnations of saints.

But now, the two saintly incarnations have fallen, and were even killed by Jiang Heng with a single punch. How terrifying is that?

They lost two incarnations of saints, especially Saint Zhunti, whose incarnation had already been destroyed by Jiang Heng once in Flower Fruit Mountain.

The loss of two avatars in succession is an unbearable burden even for a saint. It will likely be no easy task for Saint Zhunti to condense another avatar.

The Sage who guided the way wasn't much better off; his incarnation perished, and to recreate it would inevitably require a tremendous price.

But this is Jiang Heng's reasoning, the rule he set for the Western Religion, and the price the Western Religion must pay.

(End of this chapter)