Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven
Chapter 66 - 66 66 Human Nature

66: Chapter 66 Human Nature 66: Chapter 66 Human Nature The Lunar Sovereign’s hands flashed with light, and a pestle for pounding medicine appeared in her grasp,

Without a word, she smashed it down.

Boom.

Bursts of boundless golden light emerged, striking Changxi.

Changxi’s body trembled, and silver blood flowed from her shoulder.

A look of astonishment crossed her beautiful face as Changxi said, “Child, why do you strike at your mother?”

The Lunar Sovereign’s expression bore a trace of reluctance, but she remained silent.

She struck again.

The pestle slammed down, releasing an enormous force.

This pestle, also known as the “Innate Immortal Root,” was once used by Jade Rabbit to fight the Six-Eared Macaque to a deadlock.

Although Sun Wukong at his peak did not regard the Six-Eared Macaque as a challenge, the Macaque’s strength was equivalent to that of a top-tier Celestial Immortal.

Beneath the Heavenly Venerate, except for a few War God Demon Sages, there were not many who could rival him.

The reason Jade Rabbit could fight the Macaque to a standstill was primarily due to this pestle.

Now, the pestle in the hands of the Lunar Sovereign unleashed astonishing power.

She struck again, the blow once again landing on Changxi.

Changxi took the impact, silver divine blood spilling, and anger mixed with disappointment on her resplendent face.

“Why?

For the sake of other living beings, you can actually raise your hand against your own mother?”

The Lunar Sovereign’s face was pale as her voice, somewhat hoarse and low, seemed to be speaking to Changxi, yet also comforting herself.

“Perhaps, this is human nature.

I possess humanity, so I am unlike the Ancient Gods who treat all beings as ants, to kill or spare at whim.

And because I have humanity, I am unwilling to see the living beings of the Three Realms fall into boundless hell.”

“Human nature?”

Changxi’s cold voice rang out, her beautiful silver eyes now devoid of any softness, filled with ruthlessness.

“So, attacking your own mother is humanity?

Killing your eleven sisters is also humanity?

Is this what you call humanity?”

The Lunar Sovereign’s face was pale, and she had no response.

Lu Dongbin held his tongue, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Only Sun Wukong was eager to try.

Changxi’s gaze grew colder as her cool yet pleasant voice sounded, “When I return to the Three Realms, I will surely annihilate all living beings there who dare to defy me.

Those who follow me will live, those against me will perish.”

The Lunar Sovereign suddenly lifted her head, staring at Changxi, and said firmly, “I will stop you.”

“With that bit of Power of Taiyin I granted you?”

Changxi was indifferent.

The Lunar Sovereign remained silent.

Changxi took a step forward, her body trembling slightly.

Above the Heaven and Earth Barrier, countless paths of the Great Dao were alight, converging to suppress her, preventing her advance.

Sun Wukong made his move.

At this point, he couldn’t be concerned about her being the mother of the Lunar Sovereign.

He pulled out the Jingu Bang and rushed forward, swinging the staff down with force.

Changxi was prepared this time.

Silver moonlight swirled in her eyes, which transformed into two full moons, pressing down toward Sun Wukong.

Boom.

A thunderous sound rang out as Sun Wukong shattered the two moons.

He too was driven back, his blood surging.

Changxi was somewhat surprised and said, “Not bad in strength, comparable to some of the Demon Gods from our time.

But you have not stepped into the realm of Heavenly Venerate; you cannot stop me.”

“I don’t believe that.”

Sun Wukong scoffed coldly.

It was fine when Changxi hadn’t mentioned it, but as soon as she said Sun Wukong couldn’t do it, he refused to accept it.

He charged forward again.

Changxi stopped advancing and stood her ground, resisting Sun Wukong’s attacks.

Jingu Bang struck down again and again, each blow imbued with boundless magical power, which Changxi blocked every time.

Her mana circulated throughout her body, warding off Sun Wukong’s attacks.

At the same time, she unleashed spells that forced Sun Wukong to dodge frantically.

Luckily, the heaven and earth did not greatly suppress him; otherwise, he definitively wouldn’t have been so composed.

Sun Wukong’s expression was solemn.

Ancient gods were extremely powerful, and Changxi was among the most top-tier ancient gods, such that even a big shot like the Queen Mother of the West might not be able to defeat Changxi.

With his current power, it was almost impossible for him to defeat Changxi.

Even if Changxi was suppressed by the Great Dao of Living Beings, it was the same.

Lu Dongbin made his move but was casually flicked away by Changxi.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, swiftly retreated, and no longer entangled himself in a battle of this level.

At this moment, the stalemate continued within the crack.

It was exceedingly difficult for Sun Wukong to force Changxi to retreat.

Changxi blocked all of Sun Wukong’s attacks and even counterattacked from time to time.

Sun Wukong had to run his mana at the limit to barely maintain a deadlock.

For Changxi to advance was also nearly impossible.

Sun Wukong made his move, and Lord Taiyin held the line.

Every step forward for her came at the price of blood.

Under the circumstances of her power being suppressed, she could not easily break through the blockade of Sun Wukong and Lord Taiyin.

The two sides were locked in a standoff.

“Changxi, what are you doing?

Why haven’t you entered the Three Realms?”

An authoritative voice rang out, filled with intense dissatisfaction.

Lord Taiyin shuddered.

That was her father, Emperor Jun, who once ruled over heaven and earth.

A phantom appeared within the crack.

With his appearance emerged an enormous aura, as if the sovereign of all heaven and earth’s living beings had come forth, his overwhelming authority gave one the urge to submit.

There stood a supremely majestic man clothed in imperial robes, his eyes seeming to contain the vicissitudes of eternity, and the rise and fall of starry rivers, profound as if they were two universes.

The Ancient Heavenly Emperor Jun.

Lord Taiyin lowered her head, not daring to make eye contact with her father, a being of supreme authority.

Emperor Jun rapidly grasped the situation here.

“Child, why are you hindering your mother’s return?

The events of the past can be overlooked, but your father hopes you won’t make the same mistake again.”

Emperor Jun’s gaze turned to Lord Taiyin, enveloping everyone with his imperial authority, causing her to lower her head even further.

She had the courage to halt Changxi, but not to face her own father.

“Step aside.”

Emperor Jun commanded sternly.

Lord Taiyin’s body moved, almost stepping aside.

That was an obedience stemming deep from her soul.

However, a hand grasped her.

“Star Lord, you’ve done nothing wrong, so why fear him?

Why be afraid?”

The defiant voice of Sun Wukong reached her, and suddenly, like waking from a dream, Lord Taiyin glanced at him gratefully.

She lifted her head boldly, facing her father directly.

“Father, I’m doing this for the living beings of heaven and earth.

I am not wrong, and I also implore you all not to repeat past mistakes.

Living beings are not toys for gods, and being weak is not a reason to be bullied.

You are the ones who are wrong.

I will do my utmost to prevent your return.”

Her resolve grew stronger, a luminescent white light radiated from her, and she faced her inner demons, feeling as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.

“Thank you, Great Saint, for your guidance.”

Lord Taiyin expressed her thanks.

Sun Wukong smiled faintly and said, “Star Lord is too kind.

You embody high principles.

If you cannot bear to take action, then just wait here for a while.

Old Sun can hold them off.”

Sun Wukong’s eyes hardened as he charged forward and immediately engaged in combat.

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