Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong
Chapter 808 - 809: Did I, Old Sun, Ever Agree to Make Peace? (Third Update!)

The Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect needs no further explanation. Tathagata Buddha schemed against the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord and nearly caused their deaths and disillusion. Although Tathagata is now dead, this debt will not be easily forgiven. Once the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court has their hands freed, the first they will deal with is the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect!

Moreover, after the previous Heaven-Opening battle, the hypocritical nature of the Buddhist Sect has spread throughout the Three Realms. Now it’s not just the Heavenly Realm and the Netherworld; even the Human Realm has heard of it. The Buddhist Sect’s reputation has plummeted, and many countries that once regarded it as their national religion have now abolished it, reclaiming their temples and monasteries.

The number of followers of the Buddhist Sect has also greatly diminished, with many monks returning to secular life. The remaining few are merely hanging on, experiencing bitter hardships.

The one most distressed by this situation is undoubtedly Maitreya Buddha. He is the future Buddha of the sect, supposed to take over after Tathagata. But now, Tathagata has left such a mess, and Maitreya must face the collapse of the Buddhist Sect just as he takes office.

After much contemplation, Maitreya decided to first submit to the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court. Sun Wukong has already achieved the status of Chaos Saint. The Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, the Leader of Tongtian, and the Puti Patriarch have also become Primordial Taiji Da Luo Golden Immortals, so they should not stay in the Three Realms for much longer.

Once Sun Wukong and others leave the Three Realms for higher worlds, the sword hanging over the Buddhist Sect will be lifted. During this period, no mistakes must be made to give the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court an excuse to destroy the Buddhist Sect!

In view of this, Maitreya Buddha personally brought a large number of gifts to the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, offering apologies and keeping a very low profile. His gesture was substantial, almost giving away half of the Buddhist Sect’s entire wealth.

"This Maitreya Buddha sure knows how to bend and adapt. He’s much better than that Ran Deng Buddha. No wonder that bald Tathagata chose him as the future Buddha to lead the sect!"

Sun Wukong was a bit surprised by Maitreya’s arrival and his actions.

"How should we respond to them then? Accept reconciliation?"

Leng Xuan asked.

"Reconciliation? What reconciliation?"

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, "Did I ever say I wanted reconciliation?"

"But Boss, you already accepted the gifts!"

"So what if I accepted the gifts? Maitreya Buddha came here earnestly wanting to give them. Wouldn’t it be rude if I didn’t accept them?"

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow with an air of righteousness, "Gifts should be accepted, and grudges should be settled. They are two separate matters and should not be confused."

"You’re right, Boss!"

Leng Xuan and others were sweating. When it comes to shamelessness, Sun Wukong is top-notch. Maitreya came all the way here to offer his apologies and gifts in hope that the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court would spare the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect.

In the end, Sun Wukong accepted the gifts with a smile, treated Maitreya well, and then turned around with the intention of uprooting the sect.

Harsh, utterly ruthless!

But for this decision of Sun Wukong, the entire Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, from top to bottom, was in full support. The despicable and shameless nature of the Buddhist Sect’s people has long been clear to them. If they don’t take this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow, once the sect regains power, they’ll surely seek vengeance.

"In three days, we march on the Western Heaven’s Spiritual Mountain. In three days’ time, I want no more Buddhas in the world!"

"No more Buddhas! No more Buddhas!"

Three days later, just when Maitreya thought he had narrowly escaped the disaster, the mighty forces of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court arrived at the Western Heaven’s Spiritual Mountain. Sun Wukong did not personally go, nor did the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, the Leader of Tongtian, or the Puti Patriarch. It was merely Luo Bai, Erlang God Yang Jian, Nezha the Third Prince, and the Six-Eared Macaque leading the troops, yet they completely obliterated the Western Heaven’s Spiritual Mountain.

"Sun Wukong, you broke your promise! I curse you, to die a horrible death~!"

These were Maitreya Buddha’s last cries before he perished. With his spirit shattered, the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect was officially annihilated.

The downfall of the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect left the Jade Emperor in utter panic. There cannot be two suns in one day; within the Three Realms, there can only be one Heavenly Court, and the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court would not allow the Human Heavenly Court to coexist!

After locking himself in his palace for three days and nights, the Jade Emperor made a significant decision: to relocate the entire Human Heavenly Court to a small world, becoming independent from the Three Realms, similar to how Myriad Races left the Three Realms to avoid disaster in ancient times.

"The Jade Emperor is quite decisive. I underestimated him!"

When Sun Wukong heard the news, the entire Human Heavenly Court had already completely vanished from the heavens. The Jade Emperor had used the remaining resources of the Human Heavenly Court to open a small world and relocate the Heavenly Court there. The entire Heavenly Palace, along with the small world, drifted into the Endless Void, separating itself from the Three Realms.

"Boss, should we intercept the Human Heavenly Court?"

Six-Eared Macaque asked. With the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court’s current strength, intercepting the Human Heavenly Court wouldn’t be difficult; two Heavenly Dao Saints working together would suffice.

"No need!"

After some thought, Sun Wukong shook his head, "Since the Jade Emperor has chosen to retreat, there’s no need to pursue them to extinction! Moreover, the Human Heavenly Court existing in this form serves as a reminder to us. If the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court ever falls into corruption like the Human Heavenly Court, their fate could become our future!"

Six-Eared Macaque and others nodded, somewhat understanding. Sun Wukong didn’t explain further.

In this world, no divine dynasty is immortal. Without pressure, there is no motivation. Though the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court is thriving now, who knows what it will become many years down the line?

Sun Wukong could not guarantee that the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court would not become a second Human Heavenly Court!

So, it was better to let the Human Heavenly Court remain. It might serve as a force to spur the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court onward, ensuring the successors would not become complacent!

With everything settled, Sun Wukong spent the remaining half month accompanying Zi Xia Fairy, traveling throughout the Three Realms.

Zi Xia Fairy was only in the Quasi-Saint Realm, starting too late. Even with Sun Wukong’s full support, she was still far from proving the Tao and becoming a saint, let alone achieving the Primordial Taiji Da Luo Gold Immortal status by slaying the Three Corpses and uniting with the Dao.

Though Sun Wukong was reluctant, he couldn’t take Zi Xia along to the higher-dimensional world, so he used the remaining days to spend as much time as possible with her.

"Wukong, once you go to another world, will you forget about me?"

On the highest peak of Flower-Fruit Mountain, where Sun Wukong was born, Zi Xia Fairy sat beside him on the cliff edge, leaning her head on his shoulder, and sighed.