Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

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The Heaven-Breaking Eighteen Sticks is Sun Wukong's most powerful ultimate move he can execute at present, requiring him to mobilize the Chaos Primordial Force from his entire body, which places an immense strain and backlash on himself. Unless it is a critical moment, or the perfect opportunity presents itself, Sun Wukong wouldn't easily resort to it. However, it's different for his clones!

Sun Wukong's clones, created through his Cloning Divine Powers, are just as strong as he is and can naturally execute the Heaven-Breaking Eighteen Sticks. Though doing so would result in significant backlash, greatly reducing the clone's lifespan, in a situation like this, if it could injure Ran Deng Buddha, it would be worth it!

The Sword Armor on Ran Deng Buddha's body had already been restored. With the armor protecting him, ordinary attacks couldn't harm him at all. So in this scenario, using a clone to exchange for a chance to deal damage to Ran Deng Buddha seemed like a very cost-effective choice to Sun Wukong.

"Qiankun Ruler, block it for me!"

Having suffered from the Heaven-Breaking Stick Technique once, Ran Deng Buddha was well aware of the move's terror. Besides, the strength showcased by Sun Wukong's clone using the Heaven-Breaking Stick Technique this time appeared even more formidable than before. How could he just stand by and watch the attack hit him?

Instantly, with a thought, he raised the Qiankun Ruler and smashed it towards Sun Wukong's clone. If Sun Wukong's clone was distracted by defending against the ruler, he would have the opportunity to use other maneuvers to fend off the shadow of the rod.

"Ran Deng, you're underestimating me, old Sun too much!"

With the corner of his mouth hooked in a smirk, a cold smile appeared on the face of Sun Wukong's clone. He showed no intention of blocking the Qiankun Ruler; instead, he charged directly towards it.

"Has this demon monkey gone mad?"

A look of astonishment flashed in Ran Deng Buddha's eyes, and in the next moment, they widened in shock. He saw Sun Wukong's clone become like mist. The Qiankun Ruler struck through it as if passing through thin air without harming his clone in the slightest. The next moment, his clone's figure condensed into form once more, having reached in front of Ran Deng Buddha.

His Ruyi Silver-Hooped Rod unleashed myriad tangible rod shadows, fiercely striking Ran Deng Buddha's Sword Armor.

"How is this possible?"

Incredulity filled Ran Deng Buddha's eyes as the terrifying power began to penetrate his Sword Armor, hurtling towards his body. At this very moment, he had no time to consider how Sun Wukong's clone was immune to the Qiankun Ruler's attack. Biting the tip of his tongue, he summoned his Dharma Body, enveloping himself to bear the brunt of the Heaven-Breaking Thirty-Six Sticks' bombardment. Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire

In the midst of the colossal booming sound, a mushroom cloud shot up into the sky, and violent energy fluctuations radiated in all directions. Even Luo Bai and Nezha, who were far outside the domain, had to fully mobilize their Primordial Force to defend against the shockwave.

Under the impact of this fierce power, the sea of the Eastern Sea was once again pushed aside, revealing a large expanse of seafloor, and countless fish and shrimp were turned into nothing more than dust under the power surge.

Inside the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea, cried out in panic, "Quick, strengthen the Sea Protection Barrier! Hurry, strengthen it!"

The whole Eastern Sea Dragon Palace was shaking violently, and the Sea Protection Barrier was emitting cracking sounds as if it could collapse at any moment. At this point, Ao Guang could no longer care about the consumption of treasures and resources. He only hoped to stabilize the Sea Protection Barrier and survive this catastrophe.

If the barrier broke, the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace would undoubtedly be reduced to dust under the onslaught of this terrifying force, and few of the Sea Dragon Clan would likely survive. If the foundation was lost, what use would more treasures be?

On a cliff platform a hundred miles away from Flower-Fruit Mountain, the Donghua Emperor who was sitting and drinking tea had a change of expression and abruptly stood up. Looking towards the direction of the Eastern Sea, his eyes shone with intense light, "What a powerful energy fluctuation! A supreme expert is in fierce battle!

It's coming from the direction of the Eastern Sea, not far from Flower-Fruit Mountain. Could it be that Sun Wukong and Ran Deng Buddha?"

"Your Highness, what's happened?"

As Zi Lan Fairy's cultivation strength was insufficient, she could not perceive the energy fluctuations in the Eastern Sea. However, seeing Donghua Emperor's serious expression, she also felt a vague concern.

"Zi Lan Fairy, how much do you know about that Sun Wukong?"

Donghua Emperor turned to look at Zi Lan Fairy, his expression somewhat grave.

"Know? Your Highness, what do you mean?"

Zi Lan Fairy appeared puzzled, wondering what Donghua Emperor meant with his seemingly out-of-the-blue question.

"His cultivation strength, how much do you know about it?"

"Cultivation strength, well, I'm not too familiar with that, but Wukong has always been very powerful. He once even escaped from under Primordial Heavenly Venerable's hands... Ah!"

Zi Lan Fairy suddenly covered her mouth. She seemed to have spoken more than she intended!

"To escape from Primordial Heavenly Venerable's hands? Was he the mysterious figure who appeared during the time the Blood Dragon caused chaos in the Heavenly Court?"

When the Blood Dragon Ao Tian caused an uproar in the Heavenly Palace, Sun Wukong had stepped in to try and rescue him. Only Primordial Heavenly Venerable, Leader of Tongtian, and the Jade Emperor truly witnessed Sun Wukong's visage. Others were not clear about who he was.

Although Donghua Emperor had noticed that scene, the distance was too great and the chaotic energies at the scene meant he did not see clearly. He only knew that a mysterious person had attempted to rescue the Blood Dragon, angering Primordial Heavenly Venerable. Later, Leader of Tongtian also took action, and the mysterious person took the opportunity to flee.

Afterward, the matter was dropped, and no one mentioned it again, leaving the identity of that mysterious person a mystery.

Unexpectedly, that mysterious person turned out to be Sun Wukong, the Beautiful Monkey King of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Water Curtain Cave, as referred to by Zi Lan!

"Interesting, very interesting! No wonder he dares to oppose the Heavenly Court. This Sun Wukong indeed has great abilities!"

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A glint of amusement flashed in the eyes of the Donghua Emperor, and suddenly he stretched out his hand to pull Zi Lan Fairy to his side, seizing her wrist and ascending into the clouds.

"Emperor, what are you doing?"

Zi Lan Fairy exclaimed in alarm.

"I'm taking you to watch a good show!"

Without further ado, the Donghua Emperor said, accelerating the auspicious clouds beneath his feet toward the direction of the Eastern Sea. Soon, they arrived at the coast of the Eastern Sea. As they beheld the tumultuous waves layer upon layer, Zi Lan Fairy's eyes widened in shock. She could now sense the tremendous energy fluctuations in the midst of the Eastern Sea.

Even if she couldn't sense them, the towering waves at the shore would have hinted at the fierce battle taking place within the heart of the Eastern Sea.

Had the Donghua Emperor brought her to watch the battle? Who were the participants? Could it be... Wukong?

Swish!

A light shield rose from the Donghua Emperor, transforming into a transparent protective shield encircling both the Donghua Emperor and Zi Lan Fairy. The closer they got to the battlefield, the more intense the energy impacts became. Naturally, the Donghua Emperor could easily fend them off, but Zi Lan Fairy could not withstand it.

The Donghua Emperor brought Zi Lan Fairy to observe, not to endanger her life.

"We're almost there, right in the heart of the Eastern Sea ahead!"

He muttered softly and continued to propel the auspicious clouds toward the center of the Eastern Sea.

In the midst of the Eastern Sea's sky, the barrage of the Heaven-Breaking Thirty-Six Sticks finally came to an end. A colossal mushroom cloud filled the battlefield, enveloping the figures of Sun Wukong and Ran Deng Buddha so completely that it was impossible to distinguish the situation inside with the naked eye.

Around them, energy pulsed violently, and on the exposed seabed below, ravines crisscrossed, all a result of the residual forces of the recent conflict.

"What's the situation? Who won?"

Luo Bai and the others had long since retreated a good distance away. Even with their cultivation strength, they couldn't intervene in a battle of this scale. At the moment, only the Six-Eared Macaque was using its heavenly ears to probe the conditions within the battlefield. Luo Bai, Nezha, and the Bull Demon King all wore faces filled with anxiety and confusion.

"Ran Deng is injured!"

The Six-Eared Macaque opened its eyes and spoke slowly, bringing a look of joy to the faces of Luo Bai and the others.

"I knew my Brother Monkey could definitely win!"

"Boss is really something!"

"Wukong is too powerful!"

But then they heard the Six-Eared Macaque shake its head and say, "I haven't finished speaking. Indeed, that baldy Ran Deng is injured, but the Boss's injuries are not trivial either. They both suffered losses, and neither gained an advantage."

"What?"

The joy on the faces of Luo Bai and the others instantly turned rigid, "Both sustained injuries? How serious are they?"

"I don't know!"

The Six-Eared Macaque shook its head again and sighed, "The energy fluctuations in the center of the battlefield are too intense, and my heavenly ears can only listen to a very limited extent. Now we can only wait for the energy to disperse to see the exact situation."

"Eh? Someone's coming!"

Nezha suddenly sensed something and turned to look at the horizon. An auspicious cloud was swiftly approaching the battlefield, with two people standing atop it. Upon closer inspection, Nezha couldn't help but cry out, "It's Zi Lan Fairy! And the other one is the Donghua Emperor! Damn it, why has the Donghua Emperor come?"

As the War God of the Heavenly Court, Nezha had some acquaintance with the Donghua Emperor. The Donghua Emperor once mentioned to Nezha that to break through to a higher level of the Da Luo Golden Immortal, he had to rid himself of the constraints of the lotus incarnation. At the time, Nezha didn't think much of it, but now it seemed it was exactly as the Donghua Emperor had said.

The abilities of the Donghua Emperor were known to everyone in the Heavenly Court; besides the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, and the Leader of the Tongtian, who were the saints among the Three Purities, the Donghua Emperor was probably the strongest among the immortals and gods in terms of cultivation strength!

From the primeval world to the present-day Three Realms, there has been a position for a heavenly emperor in each of the five directions, and the Donghua Emperor is the current Green Emperor of the East, governing the entire Eastern realm of the Three Realms. His strength is said to be the strongest among all historical Green Emperors, earning him the title of Donghua Emperor.

Even the Jade Emperor would speak with the Donghua Emperor as an equal, never daring to pose as the lord above the Heavenly Court.

The true cultivation level of the Donghua Emperor was known to few, and Nezha was among them. A thousand years ago, this Emperor had already reached the pinnacle of the Half-Step Saint realm, just one step away from Proving the Tao and Becoming a Saint. However, there are only so many saintly positions available, and without a significant catastrophe, new saints are hard to come by.

Thus, from the Divine Enthronement War to the present day, in the entire Three Realms, only the Tathagata Buddha had the opportunity to prove his way and become a saint.