Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 62 I alone am enough

"None of you may speak of what just happened, do you hear me!" Without Sun Wukong’s threat, Li Jing had once again become the imposing Pagoda-Bearing King, as if the Li Jing from before was not himself.

It is just unknown what he would think when he found out that just now, the Jade Emperor Haotian had broadcasted the scene live for all the immortals in the main hall to watch.

"Heavenly King Li, were you able to capture the Demon Monkey?"

Atop the main hall, Haotian asked Li Jing, who clearly looked much more in disarray.

Although eager to report back, Li Jing had still changed his pants.

However, something felt very off for Li Jing at that moment, as if he had become a center of attention. He had often descended to the Lower Realm to subdue demons, but he had never felt this way when reporting back before!

"Uh... Your Majesty, the Demon Monkey’s strength is too formidable, this humble official was powerless against him." Li Jing said carefully, his face covered in cold sweat.

He had just made a military vow, would the Jade Emperor really have him executed?

"Pfft!" Watching Li Jing, Haotian couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Li Jing was completely bewildered; why was the Jade Emperor not only not angry, but laughing instead?

"Your Majesty, what is this about?" Li Jing ventured to ask.

Haotian coughed to stabilize his emotions and said indifferently, "Nothing much, We just thought of something delightful."

Delightful? Delightful sounds good, maybe the Jade Emperor wouldn’t blame him then.

"Might I ask Your Majesty what happy event it is?"

"It seems that the dates in the Lower Realm are about to ripen."

Pfft!

Another one of the Immortal Clans couldn’t help but laugh out loud, infected by Haotian.

Looking puzzled, Li Jing asked, "And what are you laughing about?"

The immortal responded quickly, "I also thought of something delightful."

Odd and bewildering, Li Jing was a little confused.

Why had the atmosphere become so strange after just one trip outside?

Haotian’s expression became serious, and he finally calmed himself down, "Heavenly King Li, you’ve had a hard time. You may step back now."

"Who else dares to challenge the Demon Monkey?"

This call quieted the previously somewhat chaotic main hall once again. Seeing that no one stepped forward to challenge, Haotian’s face looked a bit apologetic.

If it were simply not provoking at all, that would be fine, but since they had attacked and if they could not capture, then wouldn’t it be the dignity of the Heavenly Court that had been compromised?

The number one loyal official of Haotian, Gold Star Taibai, pondered for a moment and had an idea.

Stepping forward, he said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble official has a candidate in mind."

"Speak."

Holding his breath slightly, Gold Star Taibai said, "I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers Marshal Tian Peng, who not only eradicated the Carp Spirit but also personally clashed with Guanyin and emerged unscathed?"

Right!

Haotian’s eyes brightened; how could he have forgotten about Marshal Tian Peng? Tian Peng had previously displayed two skills that seemed quite crafty, perhaps he might indeed match well with the monkey in a fight.

"Where is Marshal Tian Peng?" asked Haotian.

A moment passed, then another...

Haotian felt a hint of irritation; how could he be absent again? This was far too casual!

"Gold Star Taibai, summon Marshal Tian Peng to appear before Us."

Gold Star Taibai obeyed and left. It was his good fortune to have caught Marshal Tian Peng just as he had returned from treasure hunting.

"What?" Marshal Tian Peng was stunned, "The Jade Emperor wants me to subdue the Demon Monkey?"

Wasn’t that the Demon Monkey predestined by Buddhism?

"That Demon Monkey has profound mana; even the Great God of the Three Altars of the Seas couldn’t subdue him."

"After much contemplation, within the Taiyi Realm, the only one capable of subduing this demon monkey is you, Marshal. The very fact that you managed to leave Guanyin unscathed already makes you far superior to many," the old Taoist said.

Taibai Jin was indeed seasoned in his role as the first loyal official to Haotian for countless years. His flattery was so natural that it felt extremely pleasant to the receiver.

These few sentences were like a brand seared into Tian Peng’s heart, making him greatly pleased.

"If Marshal can subdue this demon monkey, His Majesty will certainly bestow a grand reward!" Taibai Jin began to draw a big picture for Tian Peng again.

Nice things!

Tian Peng’s eyes lit up. Wouldn’t that mean he could get his hands on a great magical treasure again?

After all, it was only a demon monkey of the same realm as him. Moreover, having eaten so many dishes from Shopkeeper Chen, even without awakening a third divine skill, those dishes had further solidified his cultivation.

With his confidence in being invincible within the Taiyi Realm, and his attitude of ’Falling Flowers Drifting’ and ’dead pigs not fearing scalding water,’ he believed an insignificant demon monkey, even one predestined by Buddhism, was no match for him.

He, Tian Peng, would strike just the same. The reward was as good as his; not even Guanyin could stop him!

Tian Peng patted his chest and declared confidently, "This Marshal accepts the challenge!"

At the Palace of the Polestar.

"Your Majesty, Marshal Tian Peng has been brought here by this humble official," Taibai Jin reported, flicking his pen and nodding.

Haotian waved his hand for Taibai Jin to return to his place and then turned to Tian Peng in the center. After looking him up and down with a bit of surprise, he said, "Tian Peng, you’ve advanced to the Mid Stage of Taiyi?"

"Your Majesty is perceptive!" Tian Peng bowed and started to salute.

The Mid Stage of Taiyi? That quickly!

All the immortals were astonished. It didn’t seem like Tian Peng had been in the Taiyi Realm for very long.

Could it be that they had underestimated Tian Peng before? Was Tian Peng truly blessed with exceptional talents?

Nezha, who had recently rejoined the ranks of the immortals, felt a touch of indignation. He was already at the Late Stage of Taiyi, and even he couldn’t defeat that monkey. How could someone at the Mid Stage of Taiyi possibly do so?

However, in the eyes of Haotian and all the immortals, Tian Peng, who had managed to retreat unscathed from a confrontation with Guanyin, might indeed have the capability to achieve this.

"Tian Peng, I wish to dispatch you to the Lower Realm to subdue demons. Do you dare to undertake this mission?"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Tian Peng confidently replied, "Certainly. With this Superior Treasure Nine-toothed Rake in my hand, I will surely make that demon monkey run for its life and surrender swiftly!"

"Excellent!" Haotian laughed heartily, "Tian Peng, you are hereby ordered to lead one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals to capture that demon monkey without fail!"

Tian Peng shook his head with confidence and said with a smile, "Why need one hundred thousand? I, Tian Peng, alone am enough!"

Having said this, he turned and left for the South Heavenly Gate.

The immortals watched, somewhat stupefied, thinking: Tian Peng really knows how to put on an impressive show!

Hovering above Huaguo Mountain, Tian Peng looked down at the little monkeys staring at him in a daze and boomed authoritatively, "I am the War God of the Heavenly Court, Marshal Tian Peng. Demon monkey, come forth and meet your end!"

This shout gave the little monkeys quite a scare, and they hurriedly ran towards Shuilian Cave.

While running, they shouted, "Trouble! A fat guy is attacking us!"

Tian Peng: Are you being polite?

Sun Wukong was in a bad mood. He had intended to enjoy some wine, but interruptions kept occurring one after the other.

After taking another big gulp, he rushed out, full of anger.

"Hey, you fatso, why do you disturb my drinking?" Sun Wukong, with the As-You-Will Kitchen Knife in hand, pointed it at Tian Peng.

Tian Peng snorted coldly, "Fatso? I am the War God of Heavenly Court. Seeing me here, you should promptly surrender!"

Sun Wukong’s eyes narrowed, showing a hint of chill. The Heavenly Court really went too far in bullying a monkey. He had already let that girl and Pudding go; how could they still send people here?

Could it be that they really saw him as a pushover monkey?

If today’s issues weren’t settled, no one would get off easily!

"You’re asking for a beating!" Sun Wukong bellowed, and with a flash, he appeared right in front of Tian Peng, wielding the As-You-Will Kitchen Knife with incredible speed.

What the hell!

Sun Wukong’s swift movements caught Tian Peng completely by surprise, and his face turned pale with fear.