Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Chapter 152 Six-Eared Macaque Defeated and Flees

Once again they clashed, and Six-Eared Macaque was sent flying backward, though he purposely used the momentum to retreat, transforming into a sparrow in midair and diving toward the clouds below.

"Where do you think you're going!"

With a fierce shout, Erlang God Yang Jian, holding his Tri-point Double-edged Sword, gave chase, landing on the ground only to find no trace of Six-Eared Macaque. His brow slightly furrowed, he had clearly seen the sparrow that Six-Eared Macaque had transformed into land right here—how could it have vanished? This Demon Monkey must have transformed into something else and hidden right here!

"Heavenly Eye, open!"

Touching the vertical eye on his forehead, the originally closed eye of Erlang God Yang Jian opened wide, emitting a beam of divine light that suddenly expanded, sweeping around and causing him to burst into laughter. It turned out that Six-Eared Macaque had transformed into a caterpillar on the trunk of a nearby large tree.

Erlang God Yang Jian's Heavenly Eye also possessed the ability to see through illusion, albeit slightly inferior to Sun Wukong's Void-Breaking Divine Eye, but still, Six-Eared Macaque's Transformation Spells were nowhere to hide under the Heavenly Eye.

With a mischievous smile curling his lips, Erlang God Yang Jian's body flickered and he transformed into an owl, fluttering up and pecking at the caterpillar that Six-Eared Macaque had turned into.

Seeing Erlang God Yang Jian transform into an owl and fly up, Six-Eared Macaque knew he had been seen through by his adversary. He quickly dispelled the Transformation Spell and leaped up, transforming into a swan and soaring straight into the clouds, with Erlang God Yang Jian immediately transforming into an eagle, feathers trembling as he pursued, ready to clutch at the swan with his talons.

Six-Eared Macaque dodged and sped toward the ground, transforming into a green snake and slithering into the underbrush. Erlang God Yang Jian pressed on, landing and pursuing into the underbrush, but Six-Eared Macaque's figure was already gone.

After utilizing his Heavenly Eye again to no avail, he realized Six-Eared Macaque had probably escaped and thus gave up the chase, ascending the clouds to arrive in front of Flower-Fruit Mountain.

Once Six-Eared Macaque entered the underbrush, he immediately transformed into a pangolin and burrowed underground, making a turn to appear in front of the gate of Flower-Fruit Mountain, emerging from the ground and resuming his original form as he flew toward Leng Xuan and the other members of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race.

His face showed a hint of embarrassment—he had been the one eager to confront Erlang God Yang Jian, only to end up getting beaten so badly he had to rely on his Transformation Skill to escape. His dignity was completely lost!

"I'm ashamed, ashamed! That Yang Jian is really formidable. I couldn't beat him and had to flee first!"

After uttering these words, Six-Eared Macaque hung his head low, not daring to meet the eyes of Leng Xuan and the others.

The group exchanged glances and laughed, shaking their heads. Leng Xuan reached out and patted Six-Eared Macaque's shoulder, saying, "It's alright, Six-Eared. It's no cause for despondency. That Yang Jian is, after all, a Heavenly Court War God who has also practiced the Eight-Nine Profound Skill, with a cultivation higher than yours by a level. It's no surprise you couldn't overpower him.

If your cultivations had been equal, who would win would still be up for debate!"

"That's right, to have lasted so long against a powerful Da Luo Golden Immortal like him, you've already proved yourself very capable, Six-Eared. Once you break through to the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm, you might be no less inferior to him!"

Bull Demon King also smiled as he comforted, "I took a good look, and this Erlang God Yang Jian is indeed highly skilled, with a combat power far beyond ordinary Da Luo Golden Immortals. Even if I were to fight him, I would probably have a hard time gaining the upper hand. This time, Heavenly Court really did send a formidable character!"

"Even you, brother Bull, are unsure?"

Leng Xuan furrowed his brows. He knew of Erlang God Yang Jian's prowess, but he hadn't expected even Bull Demon King to speak so, and if no one could withstand Erlang God Yang Jian, wouldn't Flower-Fruit Mountain be in danger?

"I'm not very confident, but, heh heh,"

Bull Demon King's lips curled into a sly smile, "Not being confident doesn't mean I'm scared of him! It doesn't matter if I can't gain the upper hand; fighting to a draw would suffice! However, I can only hold off Yang Jian; I'd be powerless against the Twenty-Eight Constellations."

"Leave the Twenty-Eight Constellations to me; I guarantee they won't break through Flower-Fruit Mountain's Barrier!"

Six-Eared Macaque's face showed a fierce determination. He'd lost face in front of Erlang God Yang Jian and needed to reclaim some pride against the Twenty-Eight Constellations. If he couldn't manage even that, how could he ever hope to catch up to Sun Wukong?

"True Lord is mighty! True Lord is mighty!"

"True Lord's divine might causes demons and monsters to flee in terror!"

Six-Eared Macaque had escaped through transformation while Erlang God Yang Jian won the skirmish, causing the 1,200 Lesser Divine Generals to cheer exuberantly; the 80,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals of the Heavenly Court also witnessed the entire battle between Erlang God Yang Jian and Six-Eared Macaque, each displaying a look of admiration.

"Erlang truly lives up to his reputation as mighty! It seems that the title of number one War God of the Heavenly Court rightfully belongs to him!"

Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing's eyes sparkled with excitement, yet also a touch of regret. It was a pity that if anyone else had such formidable combat power, he would definitely try to pull them under his banner or at the very least maintain a good relationship. Unfortunately, since it was Erlang God Yang Jian, he could only sigh with longing.

Erlang God Yang Jian and Nezha had always shared an exceptionally good relationship; among all the immortals and gods of Heavenly Court, Nezha was the closest to Yang Jian. Because of Nezha's influence, Erlang God Yang Jian had always been cold towards Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing. Although he maintained the bare minimum of respect, it was just superficial.

Li Jing could tell that Yang Jian was quite distant from him and even saw a hint of disdain in his eyes from time to time. Trying to foster a relationship with such a person would likely be futile!

"True Lord of Divine Brilliance, what a great tactic! It seems that no one at Flower-Fruit Mountain can stop you now!"

"Hmph! How can the demons of the Lower Realm compare to the heavenly might of our Heavenly Court? With the True Lord of Divine Brilliance taking action, aren't all these demons just waiting to surrender upon seeing him?"

"True Lord of Divine Brilliance indeed possesses divine might unparalleled, but the Bull Demon King hasn't made a move yet. It's still too early to tell who will win..."

"A mere bull demon, how can he be compared to our Heavenly Court's War God? Even if he intervenes, the result will definitely be the same as the Six-Eared Demon Monkey!

The immortals and gods began discussing among themselves; most were praising Erlang God Yang Jian. However, some voiced dissent, for the Bull Demon King's previously demonstrated ferocious combat power was well known. But these alternative voices were quickly drowned out by the chorus of praise.

The immortals and gods were convinced that with Erlang God Yang Jian entering the fray, he would certainly defeat the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Clan so soundly that they would turn tail and flee in disarray.

The cheers from his subordinates and the discussions among the Heavenly Court's army reached Erlang God Yang Jian's ears, but he paid them little heed and felt no pride. Although he had the upper hand in his battle with the Six-Eared Macaque, it was only because his cultivation was higher.

If the Six-Eared Macaque were also a Da Luo Golden Immortal, the outcome of who would lose or win was difficult to predict. Both had cultivated the Eight-Nine Profound Skill to the Great Accomplishment Realm. From the fact that the Six-Eared Macaque could escape under his watch, it was evident that his mastery of the Way of Transformation was not inferior to his and might even be stronger.

Such an opponent, who was peerless in cultivation technique, spells, and talent, yet their conversation highly praised Sun Wukong. What extraordinary qualities did that demon monkey, Sun Wukong, possess? Could it really be as the Six-Eared Macaque had said that he simply could not compare with Sun Wukong?

A shadow of doubt flickered through Erlang God Yang Jian's eyes. From the time he started his journey, he had never conceded to anyone and didn't believe that there was anyone else in the world with better talent and stronger combat power in the same realm. The Six-Eared Macaque must have been exaggerating!

Yes, it must be so!

"Demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain, listen! Your vanguard officer has been defeated. True Lord here advises you to lay down your weapons and open your gates to surrender. I might still plead for you, considering the virtue of heaven to cherish life and give you a way out.

If you continue to be obstinately misguided, once our Heavenly Court's army breaches the barrier and storms in, I will ensure that all of you are reduced to ashes!"

Shaking his head to set aside his doubts for the moment, Erlang God Yang Jian gathered his energy at his Dantian and shouted towards the gate of Flower-Fruit Mountain. His voice boomed like rolling thunder, reaching deep into Flower-Fruit Mountain. All of the demon clan heard him clearly. Some showed faces full of rage, while others, naturally timid, began to tremble in fear.

"What arrogance, not afraid of the wind whipping his tongue!"

As Erlang God Yang Jian's words ceased, a loud bellow accompanied a figure leaping into the air from the front of Flower-Fruit Mountain's gates, soaring on clouds towards Erlang God Yang Jian in midair – it was the Bull Demon King.

Stopping three meters in front of Yang Jian, the Bull Demon King pointed his iron staff towards Yang Jian and shouted, "Erlang God Yang Jian, come, let me meet you!"

"So, you are the Bull Demon King?"

Erlang God Yang Jian sized up the Bull Demon King, "Truly at the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm. I heard you've also cultivated the Eight-Nine Profound Skill. And who is your master? Could it be none other than that demon monkey Sun Wukong?"

"Who taught me my skills is none of your concern! Enough chit-chat. If you want to step into Flower-Fruit Mountain, you'll have to ask if my iron staff agrees! Take this!"

With a fierce shout, the Bull Demon King charged at Erlang God Yang Jian, the black energy swirling around his iron staff as he fiercely swung it down towards his head.

"Well met, behold the sword!"

Erlang God Yang Jian burst into laughter, his Tri-point Double-edged Sword in hand, parrying the Bull Demon King's iron staff. The two engaged in mid-air, their weapons clashing loudly, generating fierce winds that expanded in all directions. As they fought, they moved higher into the sky, evidently not wanting their battle to harm bystanders or be interrupted by them.

"All generals, heed my command!"

"Your soldiers are here!"

"Leave the Bull Demon King to True Lord himself. Everyone else, go forth with all your might, storm into Flower-Fruit Mountain, and show no mercy to any demon!"

"As commanded!"