Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

As Sun Wukong began the refinement and absorption of the fused energy, Mu Sheng immediately sensed it and was immensely shocked.

"The Great Sage can actually absorb the power after fusion! This is energy fused with evil intent, even more virulent than deadly poison, and yet he can refine and absorb it!"

While Mu Sheng was astounded, he suddenly understood why the Evil Emperor, whom he found extremely difficult to handle, had been defeated by Sun Wukong. Besides Sun Wukong's astounding combat power, a major reason was that Sun Wukong did not fear the evil Qi; he could refine and absorb the evil Primordial Force the Evil Emperor had injected into him!

That was essentially neutralizing the greatest advantage of the Evil Emperor, so his defeat was not surprising at all!

"Mu Sheng, please focus!"

Mu Sheng's surprise momentarily halted the transmission of his Life Primordial Force. The fused evil intent showed signs of emerging again, and Sun Wukong immediately sensed it, frowning involuntarily.

"Uh, sorry!"

Mu Sheng was embarrassed. Having trained to his current level, his temperament should have been extremely firm. Yet he had been disturbed by the shock, which indeed should not have happened!

Quickly regathering his focus, Mu Sheng continued to pour Life Primordial Force into Sun Wukong's body.

As Mu Sheng helped Sun Wukong eliminate the evil intent that had entered his body, Yan Jue assumed the role of a guard. After setting up several arrays, he stood by like a javelin, protecting them.

"I wonder what the Evil Emperor's dying attack was. Even with Mu Sheng's intervention, it's so hard to remove! This Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, is really formidable. He killed the Evil Emperor and was hit by his last counterattack, yet he could still hold on for so long. If it weren't for Mu Sheng's reminder, I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with him! Heh, truly a remarkable person!"

After glancing over Mu Sheng and Sun Wukong, Yan Jue felt a sudden pang of emotion, only for his expression to change drastically as he looked up towards the western sky.

There, a powerful aura was rapidly approaching, moving at extreme speed, and in the blink of an eye, it had broken through two of the barriers Yan Jue had set up.

The newcomer was up to no good!

Such a direct advance, not stopping even when encountering the array barriers but breaking through them directly, made it clear that the newcomer's target was them!

As to whether it was aimed at Mu Sheng and Yan Jue or at Sun Wukong, that was unknown, but one thing was for sure, they were here to cause trouble!

Whoosh!

Yan Jue stomped fiercely on the ground, leapt up, and positioned himself in front of the swiftly approaching figure, and upon closer examination, the newcomer was clad in thunder light, dancing with sparks, clearly the Thunder Clan's Clan Leader Lei Kuang.

"Who do I see here if not the Thunder Clan's Clan Leader Lei Kuang? What brings you in such high spirits to wander in these desolate mountains and wild ridges?"

Once he recognized Lei Kuang, Yan Jue's pupils contracted slightly. Lei Kuang, a Slaying Two Corpses Merit Saint, was far stronger than him. Normally, when encountering Yan Jue, he would unquestionably keep his distance, definitely avoiding any conflict. However, with Mu Sheng currently helping Sun Wukong purge the evil intent, any disturbance could potentially spoil their efforts and even lead to backlash.

At such a time, Yan Jue could not abandon Mu Sheng and Sun Wukong and flee!

"Yan Jue? Is that you! Where have you hidden that Sun Wukong?"

Seeing Yan Jue blocking his way, Lei Kuang was somewhat surprised, then sneered and demanded.

"Sun Wukong? What Sun Wukong? I do not understand what you're talking about!"

Yan Jue's heart jumped in shock. How did Lei Kuang know Sun Wukong was here?

Mu Sheng and Yan Jue managed to catch up with Sun Wukong all thanks to Mu Sheng's special sensitivity to the Evil Intent emanating from Sun Wukong, but how did Lei Kuang manage to catch up?

"Yan Jue, stop making excuses! I saw you and Mu Sheng sneaking off to follow that Demon Monkey Sun Wukong. You dare say you didn't know?"

Lei Kuang sneered, "Yan Jue, you're no match for me. If you know what's good for you, hand over that Demon Monkey Sun Wukong, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"I' have already said, I do not know the whereabouts of the so-called Sun Wukong, nor have I hidden him. You've got the wrong person!"

"Oh, really?"

Lei Kuang's eyes narrowed slightly, "Then I'll go down and look for him myself!"

"Hold on!"

Yan Jue's figure flashed, blocking Lei Kuang, "Lei Kuang, don't mess around; this isn't your Thunder Clan's territory!"

"Is that so? It isn't your Flame Clan's territory either, right? Yan Jue, I'm showing respect to you as the Clan Leader of the Flame Clan, give you some face, so do not throw it away! Sun Wukong must be down there, Mu Sheng is likely healing him, right?"

Yan Jue's complexion altered, Lei Kuang had guessed correctly!

"It seems I really didn't guess wrong. That Demon Monkey is indeed bluffing!"

Seeing the change in Yan Jue's expression, Lei Kuang knew he had guessed correctly and chuckled coldly, "A Half-Step Saint can defy the heavens to kill the Evil Emperor; if such a fellow continues to grow, where will there be a place for us Ancient Myriad Clans in the future? Yan Jue, you must understand this logic. If you are wise, come and help me take down that Demon Monkey, and we'll split the treasures. If you don't want to act, then step aside and don't get in the way! Otherwise, don't blame my Thunderbolt Blade for being unsparing!"

"Taking advantage of people's difficulties, what a despicable coward!"

Yan Jue cursed furiously. Lei Kuang had already guessed everything; there was no point in hiding it anymore. Gritting his teeth, he took out the Crimson Flame Spear, took a deep breath, "If you want to get past, defeat me first!"

"It looks like you really intend to fight me!"

A chill flashed in Lei Kuang's eyes, as a long saber glowing with purple Thunder Light appeared in his hand, "Good, I want to see just how much you have improved after a thousand years! Look at the saber!"

With a fierce shout, Lei Kuang's Thunderbolt Blade swept through the air towards Yan Jue, a streak of brilliant Thunder Light flew from the blade, arriving instantly in front of Yan Jue.

"So fast!"

Yan Jue had no time to ponder, hastily blocking the blade's radiance with the Crimson Flame Spear. A muffled boom followed, a strong force surged, and Yan Jue was blasted back several meters. Stabilizing himself, his right hand, gripping the Crimson Flame Spear, trembled slightly. A flash of electric light burst forth on his arm, scattered by the fierce flames erupting from his body.

"This attack from Lei Kuang is stronger than before!"

Yan Jue's face looked gloomy. The territories of the Flame Clan and the Thunder Clan, though both had once broken away from the Three Realms Space to become independent, were not far from each other. If the Evil Race and the Ancient Wood Clan were mortal enemies, the enmity between the Flame Clan and the Thunder Clan was no less severe, often erupting into conflicts.

A thousand years ago, Yan Jue had once fought Lei Kuang and lost. Now seeing him again, Lei Kuang's Strength had increased significantly; it would be difficult to withstand!