Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 186: Win or Lose, All Immortals Gather

Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Win or Lose, All Immortals Gather

"Heavenly King covering the Tiger?"

Tai Yi Zhenren did not understand at all what Golden Cicada was talking about.

The Heavenly Court has four Great Heavenly Kings, which one is being referred to? And where is this "Earth Tiger" demon from?

His momentary hesitation had given himself away.

Joining his hands in prayer, Golden Cicada shouted loudly, "Who are you, demon, to dare to impersonate the Northern Celestial Honor!"

Whoosh!

Tai Yi Zhenren reacted quickly, realizing the dire situation, immediately transformed into a streak of fire, trying to flee the scene.

But it was too late. The Demon King, who had already approached closely, stretched out his hand, wielding his heavy iron rod, and with a booming smash, his fierce aura filled the air, blocking Tai Yi Zhenren’s path.

"You monk talk too much nonsense; if the thief escapes, I will certainly hold you accountable!" said the Demon King, leaving these words behind as he stepped into the void and began a fierce battle with Tai Yi Zhenren.

"Mercy of the Buddha." Golden Cicada, with a stern face, suddenly emitted a brilliant golden light. He formed the Vajra Fist Seal with one hand and held the Great Buddha’s Hand Seal with the other, launching both Divine Skills at Tai Yi Zhenren simultaneously.

Over the years, he had learned much from Sun Wukong and had found no way to repay him.

This time, Sun Wukong had asked him to help guard the Fruit Mountain for a while, and he was duty-bound to give it his utmost.

As the second disciple of Buddha, already at the level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, he now battled Tai Yi Zhenren in unison with the Demon King and quickly gained the upper hand.

For a time, fist seals, palm prints, staff shadows, sword lights, and thousands of horsetail whisk strands collided continuously above Fruit Mountain, unleashing bursts of terrifying aura that swept through all directions.

"This shouldn’t be happening, this just shouldn’t!" Tai Yi Zhenren was both frantic and furious.

Golden Cicada and the Demon King were clearly waiting for him here, but only he, Senior Brother of the South Pole, Zi Wei, and the minor Guo Chen knew about the plan to target Fruit Mountain. How could Sun Wukong have been prepared?

Unable to figure it out, he had no choice but to go all out.

A "celebratory cloud" hovered above his head, a horsetail whisk in one hand and a flying sword in the other, unleashing all kinds of Divine Skills.

As a disciple of a Saint, although he had established tremendous battle achievements during the Divine Enthronement battle with his strong abilities, he was still no match facing the combined forces of Golden Cicada and the Demon King.

By the three hundredth round, he was unable to sustain himself, his face was a bruised mess, and he was covered in wounds, pleading, "No more fighting, no more!"

Golden Cicada and the Demon King exchanged glances but did not immediately cease their attack, landing another strike each, rendering Tai Yi Zhenren completely powerless to resist.

Afterward, one of them stayed to continue guarding Fruit Mountain while the other took Tai Yi Zhenren back to the Heavenly Court.

The Demon King, watching Golden Cicada’s figure ascending into the clouds, could hardly hide his envy.

He knew that the Heavenly Court was currently hosting the Feast of Peaches, but he had no eligibility to participate, even though he was a Daluo Golden Immortal, one of the top demons across the three realms.

Compared to Golden Cicada, what he lacked was merely a status.

"A conflict with the Chan Teaching has escalated to the point where a disciple of a Saint is needed to raid Fruit Mountain—soon!"

Although the Demon King did not know exactly what Sun Wukong had experienced in the Heavenly Court, from what he did know, he could tell that it was a critical moment.

Win or lose.

Of course, even in defeat, he believed Sun Wukong would rise again quickly.

Because he had witnessed Sun Wukong’s transformation from an astonishing newcomer among demons to the renowned Great Sage Equalling Heaven, the Northern Celestial Honor, all in just over a century.

He believed that when Sun Wukong truly reached the peak of the three realms, everything would change.

By then, he too would be able to change the long-standing dilemmas he faced.

His family lands of the mighty buffalo clan were mostly within the Buddha Sect’s domain of influence, yet he wished to join the Heavenly Court.

The problem was that with the current relations between the Heavenly Court and the Buddha Sect, it was simply impossible for them to accept him.

Though his wife, Princess Iron Fan, was the Rakshasa Woman from the Sea of Blood, the ancient deity from the sea was unreliable.

Usually, he could intimidate people from all quarters, but at critical moments, ancient beings of great power were unlikely to assist him.

"Dear brother, dear brother, hurry and get through this challenge," hoped the Demon King in his heart.

...

The Peach Banquet was the Queen Mother’s birthday celebration.

On this day, the Jade Pond became the liveliest place in the Heavenly Court.

The immortal pond shimmered with emerald waves amid the misty fog, surrounded by numerous palaces and towers.

Across various immortal mountains and floating islands, celestial birds flew.

Many fairies in colorful garments, carrying flower baskets, walked among the cloud-enshrouded pavilions, while countless strongmen and children carried wine and water, making final preparations for the grand event.

At the banquet, there were tables decorated with five-colored inlay, and pots of myriad flowers and fine jade.

The tables bore dragon liver and phoenix marrow among various exquisite delicacies, heavenly fruits, and gourmet dishes.

There were also jade liquid and fragrant wines, emitting a tantalizing aroma of alcohol.

Soon, apart from the Immortal Officers and Divine Generals residing in the Heavenly Court, various immortals, each dressed differently, arrived at the Jade Pond, some riding swords and riding the wind, others mounting cranes or flying dragons, or riding clouds, each displaying their Divine Skills from all corners of the Three Realms.

"Barefoot Immortal."

"Lord Donghua."

"Star of Fortune, Star of Prosperity, Star of Longevity."

...

Many famous immortals from the Three Realms greeted each other with smiles and took their seats.

Suddenly, the fairy welcoming the guests shouted again, "North Pole’s Great Sage Equalling Heaven has arrived."

All eyes immediately converged on one point, where the Monkey King appeared in golden armor, exuding an imposing presence as he arrived at the Jade Pond.

The immortals from all over the Three Realms were well acquainted with the reputation of Sun Wukong.

In the recent hundred years, many significant events were related to this Great Sage Equalling Heaven.

Moreover, everyone knew that when the Peach Garden was destroyed, Sun Wukong had already outpowered Guang Chengzi of the Chan Teaching; although a Daluo Golden Immortal, his strength was comparable to a Quasi-Saint!

Therefore, at this moment, all the immortals stood up to pay their respects, except for the Immortal Officers and Divine Generals from the Chan Teaching.

Interestingly, Guang Chengzi had just arrived, and the immortals paid their respects to him too.

However, this disciple of the Saint had arrogance in his features, showing a cold gaze only when he saw Sun Wukong.

"Have you gotten stronger?" Sun Wukong’s lively eyes sparkled as he immediately noticed that Guang Chengzi’s aura had grown stronger than before.

There was only one possibility—that Guang Chengzi had eradicated his evil corpse, and his cultivation had reached the mid-Quasi-Saint level!

Shortly after, both were led by the fairies to take their seats according to the arranged order.

Sun Wukong’s seat was quite at the forefront, on par with the Quasi-Saints and various Lords.

As he watched the bustling Jade Pond, he thought of another life he had learned about from friends on the Internet.

It was his original life. Today, he would have been guarding the Peach Garden, eating uncountable peaches and learning from the Seven Fairies that the Queen Mother had not invited him to her birthday party; in a fit of anger, he would have caused havoc at the Peach Banquet and then stolen the Golden Core of the Grand Supreme Elder.

Ultimately, he would have been pursued by the Heavenly Court, stepping onto the true path of his destiny.

But now, not only had he changed all that, but he also became the orchestrator of the commotion in the Heavenly Palace.

"It truly feels like a dream," Sun Wukong suddenly felt overwhelmed with emotions.