Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 113: What Evidence?

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: What Evidence?

Under the watchful eyes of the immortals, Sun Wukong took out the supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Creation Cauldron, and released the Nine-Headed Bug, All Saints Dragon King, and the Dragon Granny, tossing them in front of the hall.

"Your Majesty, I’ve killed all the other villains, leaving only the chief culprit to bring back."

Among the Immortal Officers and Divine Generals on both sides of the hall, many recognized the All Saints Dragon King and had even done business with him for goods from the North Sea territories.

Seeing the old dragon spirit’s pitiful appearance now, these immortals were even more shocked and puzzled.

In their memory, the All Saints Dragon King had always been abiding by the law and was very honest in business, not the type to create trouble.

But from Sun Wukong’s words, it seemed the All Saints Dragon King had committed offenses, and not minor ones at that, otherwise, he would not have been captured to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The dignified gaze of the Jade Emperor fell upon them and he asked Sun Wukong, "What are their crimes?"

Sun Wukong scratched his head and smiled, "Let’s start with this old dragon spirit. He proclaimed himself the All Saints Dragon King, dealing in unique products from the North Sea territories, and has transactions with many immortals present here."

Upon hearing this, the immortals’ expressions changed, wondering why their dealings were being implicated with the crimes.

Sun Wukong continued, "This All Saints Dragon King was doing very big business. When I first arrived at the All Saints Dragon Palace, I saw the dazzling palace filled with treasures and became suspicious.

How could an old dragon spirit without strength or backing become so powerful in the vicious North Sea territories?

Upon investigation, I discovered that he was a member of the demonic sect.

The demonic sect secretly helped him in his business, and he used the money earned to reciprocate the sect, giving them the capital to rebel and cause chaos.

The weapons that the White Crane Boy smuggled were paid for by the All Saints Dragon King!"

The Immortal Officers and Divine Generals looked at one another, no one daring to speak up. Who would dare to plead for the All Saints Dragon King at this time?

Colluding with the demonic sect was already a capital offense, let alone actually being a member of it!

The Jade Emperor’s gaze shifted slightly and he asked, "All Saints Dragon Spirit, do you admit your guilt?"

The All Saints Dragon King had been scared stiff on the ground, hastily replied in terror, "Your Majesty, the lowly dragon from the lower realm admits guilt, admits guilt."

Sun Wukong then said, "Your Majesty, though this dragon has committed great sins, he also has the heart for redemption. He has told me all about the demonic sect’s affairs.

’Confess freely and be treated leniently; resist and face severity,’ Your Majesty should give him a chance for reincarnation. In doing so, Your Majesty’s authority is demonstrated, and all beings will be grateful for Your Majesty’s mercy."

The Jade Emperor, with his imperial robes shading his eyes, stated authoritatively, "As you have advised, let this All Saints Dragon Spirit be cast into reincarnation, as punishment for his sins!"

The All Saints Dragon King collapsed on the ground, filled with terror but also relief and gratitude.

The Immortal Officers and Divine Generals were profoundly moved, the once glorious lineage of the All Saints of the Dragon Race had now dissipated into mist.

However, their greater sentiment was towards Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven. Since becoming the Earthly Fiends Marshal, his influence in the eyes of the Jade Emperor had only grown.

A single phrase about being lenient or severe had managed to sway the Jade Emperor’s decision.

Finally, the immortals’ gaze turned to the Nine-Headed Bug, also filled with questions as they did not recognize him.

They also noticed that this severely wounded demon’s cultivation was not low, at least at the level of a Golden Immortal.

Such cultivation should not go unnoticed.

Now that Sun Wukong had captured him as well, could he also be a member of the demonic sect?

"Your Majesty, and all the immortals have seen clearly," Sun Wukong pointed at the despairing and unwilling Nine-Headed Bug, "This demon is the Nine-Headed Bug. You may not be familiar with this name, but if I mention his origin, you should recognize it.

He is a descendant of the Ghost Chariot, an ancient demon god of the Heavenly Court, and his true form is that of a Nine-Headed Evil Bird."

Ghost Chariot?

The immortals were all astonished; even though most of them hadn’t experienced the Witch and Demon Era, they had heard of the notorious reputation of this ancient demon god.

Originally a ferocious beast, Ghost Chariot was later subdued by the Demon Emperor Di Jun and came to serve the ancient Heavenly Court, ranking among the top ten demon gods.

As a descendant of ferocious beasts, it indeed was possible for the Nine-Headed Insect to join a demonic sect.

Sun Wukong then scratched his head and chuckled, "However, the Nine-Headed Insect is not a person of the demonic sect. He obeys the son of the ancient Demon Emperor, the Daoist Lu Ya, and this time he was ordered to collude with the demonic sect, intending to stir chaos in the Three Realms!"

An Immortal Officer immediately stood up and sternly retorted, "Sun Wukong, Daoist Lu Ya is a paragon of virtue from the Era of the Gods. What evidence do you have that he is colluding with the demonic sect, slandering his reputation?"

This Immortal Officer was Ji Shuqian, the Procuring Order Lord of the Refining Fire Hall from the Heavenly Noble Star, who had been sent by Sun Wukong to the lower realm to gather materials for artifact refining, only recently having returned to the Heavenly Court, filled with resentment.

But before Sun Wukong could respond, someone else confronted him.

The Fire Virtue Star Lord Luo Xuan sneered, "The Great Sage Equalling Heaven Sun Wukong is the Earthly Fiends Marshal. Whether it’s his insignia or rank, both are of the highest grade.

You, a mere Procuring Order, dare to address him by name in this hall, which is an act of disrespect and insolence.

Is this the behavior commonly associated with the distinguished scions of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who always speak of propriety?"

"You!" Star Lord Ji Shuqian exclaimed in anger.

"I am the Master of the Refining Fire Hall; would you also dare to address me by name?" Fire Virtue Star Lord Luo Xuan’s eyes flashed with fire.

Ji Shuqian clenched his fists but didn’t dare to speak further.

The renowned Universal Transformation Great Lord Wen Zhong also spoke solemnly, "The battle of Divine Enthronement had long been settled; it was a clash of ideologies and a struggle for dynastic change, with only victors and vanquished. When was it ever about good versus evil?

Am I a villain of demonic paths that commits every imaginable evil?"

Water Virtue Star Lord Yu Yuan followed with a laugh, "Ha, it seems I have become a great villain too!"

Ji Shuqian dared not to speak anymore, frightened, he retreated quickly.

Sun Wukong, the person involved, became a spectator to the excitement, but he felt that the timing of Ji Shuqian stepping forward was questionable. Could it be related to his mention of Daoist Lu Ya?

After all, during the battle of Divine Enthronement, Daoist Lu Ya sided with the Zhou, his Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife killed many strong individuals from the Shang camp, and he even used the Seven-Arrow Nail Book to kill Zhao Gongming.

At this moment, the Jade Emperor tapped on his Nine Heavens Throne.

Taibai Venus stood up and chuckled, "Great Sage Sun, while the Heavenly Noble Star Lord may have shown disrespect, he does make a good point. What evidence do you have that Daoist Lu Ya is in collusion with the demonic sect?

As I recall, he disappeared without a trace after the battle of Divine Enthronement."

"Hehe." Sun Wukong scratched his face and smiled, aware that this old star lord was being subtly malicious. He then spoke seriously, "Whether it is or isn’t so, you will all understand once I have finished my account.

On my recent journey to the lower realm, I found out that the demonic sect is plotting to break the seal of the Eye of the North Sea, and the ancient Heavenly Court fell into the Eye of the North Sea.

Daoist Lu Ya, being the son of the ancient Demon Emperor Di Jun, is colluding with the demonic sect precisely to search for the ancient Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing these words, the immortals looked at one another, amazed by the audacity of the Earthly Fiends Marshal to make such speculation.

Taibai Venus stroked his beard and said, "Great Sage, all that you’re saying is speculation without evidence. Daoist Lu Ya is known to be a carefree wandering individual, and we have no idea where he is now, unavailable to confront you about these claims."

Sun Wukong laughed playfully, "Who says he is a carefree wanderer? Daoist Lu Ya has the bloodline of the Great Sun Golden Crow. After the Divine Enthronement, he entered the Western Region and became the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha of the Buddha Sect with another title, the Monk of the Black Nest."

The Great Sun Tathagata Buddha?

The immortals were all shocked, realizing they had underestimated Sun Wukong’s audacity.