Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 487 - : Battle with Ran Deng Buddha Again (12th Update!)
Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Battle with Ran Deng Buddha Again (12th Update!)
Figures like Tathagata Buddha and even newly ascended saints such as Ran Deng Buddha and Donghua Emperor are considered post-Innate Saints, who managed to attain sainthood by exploiting loopholes in the Heavenly Dao during the great calamity of heaven and earth. Their strength is considerably weaker compared to Innate Saints like the Three Purities, and the improvement of their cultivation strength is extremely slow.
Tathagata Buddha is an exception; he usurped the merit of Amitabha Buddha to attain sainthood. Over the years, he has only managed to reach the peak of the Slaying One Corpse Merit Saint, still a considerable distance from the Slaying Two Corpses Merit Saint. After becoming a saint, slaying the three corpses is much more difficult than before his sainthood. Of course, each additional corpse slain multiplies the difficulties of becoming a saint, and the choice of whether to proceed rests solely with the individual.
“Namo Amitabha Buddha!”
A sacred chant shimmered, and a beam of Buddha’s light streamed from Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain, crossing swiftly through the Heavenly Gate Barrier, and appeared in the midst of the battlefield—it was Ran Deng Buddha. Almost immediately afterward, a flash of sword light emerged, and Donghua Emperor also appeared on the battlefield.
The newly ascended two great saints had unexpectedly arrived simultaneously at the battlefield of the Heavenly Palace in the Ninth Layer of Heaven.
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“Donghua Emperor, this demon monkey has thrown the Heavenly Court into chaos. I beseech you, take action to bring him to justice and set an example for others!”
The Jade Emperor shouted, his tone indicating no surprise at Donghua Emperor’s arrival, suggesting a secret agreement had already been formed.
“Boundless Heavenly Venerate!”
Donghua Emperor, looking at the ruins of the Heavenly Palace in the Ninth Layer of Heaven, showed a flash of anger. He glanced at the Leader of Tongtian and Primordial Heavenly Venerable fiercely fighting and observed Tathagata Buddha seated on the Ninth Rank Merit Golden Lotus before turning his gaze toward Sun Wukong. His expression complex, he asked,
“Sun Wukong, is the Heavenly Palace in this state because of you?”
“That is one way to put it!”
Sun Wukong nodded, unapologetic, “I, Old Sun, am responsible for my actions. Though it wasn’t my intention, it is true that the Heavenly Court ended up like this because of me! What now, Donghua Emperor? Are you going to side with the Heavenly Court and follow that old Jade Emperor’s command to deal with me?”
“This emperor needs no one’s command!”
A proud look crossed Donghua Emperor’s face, “But this Heavenly Palace is the symbol of the Heavenly Court’s majesty. As one of the five great emperors, I cannot simply overlook its destruction! Sun Wukong, out of respect for our past friendship, I offer you a chance. If you are willing to admit your wrongs and surrender, I will plead with the Jade Emperor on your behalf to spare your life and instead confine you in the Polar Realm of Heaven for a thousand years. After a thousand years, your title as Immortal Lord will be restored. How about it?”
“Immortal Lord title? Hahaha!”
Sun Wukong burst into laughter, “Donghua Emperor, you underestimate me, Old Sun! I have no interest in the Heavenly Court’s Immortal Lord title! Surrender? Don’t even think about it! I am the Great Sage Equalling Heaven; there is only a Great Sage who dies in battle, no Great Sage who surrenders! Donghua Emperor, you have your duties as an emperor of the Heavenly Court, and I don’t blame you. Go ahead and make your move! If Old Sun even frowns, I’m no hero!”
“Sun Wukong, are you truly determined to persist in your folly?”
Donghua Emperor frowned. Honestly, he didn’t want to be at odds with Sun Wukong. Not only did he genuinely admire Sun Wukong, but the gourd of Victorious Fighting Wine that Sun Wukong had gifted him had been a tremendous help in his own ascension to sainthood. Without the aid of that wine, he couldn’t have reached the peak realm of the Slaying One Corpse Merit Saint so quickly, far surpassing Ran Deng Buddha who ascended at the same time.
Just as Sun Wukong had said, he was an Emperor of the Heavenly Court, representing the interests of the Human Heavenly Court, which set him apart from the Leader of Tongtian and The Grand Supreme Elderly Lord. His duty was to protect the Heavenly Court and ensure that no one who damaged it would escape without punishment. Now, with the Ninth Layer of Heaven Palace in such a state and the Immortals and Gods of Heavenly Court suffering heavy casualties, the blame could only be placed on Sun Wukong’s head.
He had to take action, whether he wanted to or not!
“Amitabha! Donghua Emperor, why waste so much talk on this Demon Monkey? If it is inconvenient for you to take action, then let me do it!”
Before Sun Wukong could reply, Ran Deng Buddha let out a sinister laugh and took over the conversation, “Sun Wukong, the old scores between us ought to be settled properly today!”
“Ran Deng, you bald donkey!”
Sun Wukong’s eyes narrowed slightly, “You defeated subordinate, you dare to be arrogant in front of me again? Don’t think for a moment that just because you’ve broken through to the Heavenly Dao Saint realm, I would fear you! Compared to Tathagata Buddha, you’re way off the mark!”
“Rascal! Damned Demon Monkey, you dare to belittle me like this, I will make sure you pay the price!”
Ran Deng Buddha’s face turned red instantly, he had been suppressed by Tathagata Buddha for so many years, always seeking to Prove the Tao and Become a Saint surpassing Tathagata Buddha. Now that he had finally achieved his wish, yet to be belittled by Sun Wukong, was more than his dignity could bear.
In a burst of fury, he wielded his Demon-Subduing Pestle and struck fiercely at Sun Wukong.
“Come on, who’s afraid?”
Sun Wukong waved his hand, a great force enveloping Luo Bai and the other two, sending them far away. Now that Ran Deng Buddha had proven himself and become a saint, his strength was no longer comparable to before; Luo Bai and the others wouldn’t be of any help, but staying would only put them at risk.
“Let’s see how much you’ve improved since your attaining the saint, you bald donkey!”
With a loud shout, Sun Wukong swung his Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod, rushing towards Ran Deng Buddha. The Dominion-level Heaven-Breaking Domain clung tight to his body, channeling its power into the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod as he struck ferociously at Ran Deng Buddha.
Boom!
The Demon-Subduing Pestle and the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod collided, creating a thunderous noise. Sun Wukong was hurled a thousand zhang back, tumbling over a dozen times before stabilizing himself, feeling a numbness in his arms gripping the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod. Ran Deng Buddha, having broken through to the Heavenly Dao Saint Realm, had indeed vastly improved his strength. With one strike, Sun Wukong was already clearly at a disadvantage, having been sent flying backward.
Ran Deng Buddha also staggered backwards several steps in the air, shaking off the force of the impact, his eyes filled with astonishment when looking at Sun Wukong: “This Demon Monkey has such great strength! No wonder he managed to hold out against Tathagata Buddha for so long!”
Sun Wukong’s previous battle with Tathagata Buddha had gone unnoticed by Ran Deng Buddha since he was in secluded cultivation. He had rushed to the Heavenly Court immediately upon breaking through, only knowing that Sun Wukong had managed against Tathagata Buddha and Primordial Heavenly Venerate until now, without understanding what exactly had transpired. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so surprised by Sun Wukong’s strength.
“Donghua Emperor, do you truly intend to watch quietly while this Demon Monkey rampages?”
