Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 528 - Breaking Free, Establishing a Realm of One’s Own (Third Update!)

With the guarantee made by the Yama Heavenly Son on his own reputation, Yuan Hong was reassured and nodded in agreement. Being a member of the Demon Clan and, like Sun Wukong, a naturally nurtured spirit monkey, he naturally felt more carefree within the Demon Cult. What were the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect like? He had seen their true colors over the years. Given a choice, who would want to work under them?

"Very good, you indeed are a wise man!"

The Yama Heavenly Son's eyes showed a hint of admiration. He waved his hand, and a grey light enveloped Yuan Hong, gradually dissolving the seals within his divine soul body. A new seal materialized within him, similar in function to the one placed by the Jade Emperor, aimed at preserving his memories and true spirit without loss. However, it did not have that slight restriction on his divine soul. Instead, it sealed the contract within his body as well.

Unless the Jade Emperor exerted full force to activate the power of the contract, Yuan Hong, after his reincarnation, would not be affected in the slightest, whether in cultivation or combat!

"Many thanks, Yama Emperor!"

Yuan Hong bowed gratefully to the Yama Heavenly Son. He could feel the difference between the seal set by the Jade Emperor and that by the Yama Heavenly Son. The latter's seal had no restrictions on him and was actually quite beneficial, whereas the Jade Emperor's seal, while purported to preserve his memories, actually imposed significant restrictions, with the ultimate goal of controlling him!

Just from this matter of the seal, one could tell who was more sincere!

Yuan Hong suddenly felt that accepting the conditions of the Yama Heavenly Son was an exceedingly correct decision!

"Wukong, I've done everything I could to help you. How far you can go now is up to you!"

Watching Yuan Hong leap into the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms, the Yama Heavenly Son sighed softly and turned, flying towards Senluo Hall. With Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult rapidly expanding, the Netherworld Ghost Tribe could not afford to lag behind. It was time to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Court and establish an independent realm!

Inside Senluo Hall.

"Breaking away from the Heavenly Court and establishing independence?"

Upon hearing the Yama Heavenly Son's intentions, the Ten Yama Kings and the judge underworld soldiers were stunned. They had grown accustomed to the Netherworld being under the control of the Heavenly Court. The Yama Heavenly Son's sudden declaration of independence, integrating the Netherworld Ghost Tribe into its own faction, left all the underworld soldiers somewhat unable to react.

Was this a declaration of opposition against the Heavenly Court?

"What, do you have objections to my decision?"

The Yama Heavenly Son frowned, giving the Ten Yama Kings a sharp glance.

"Your Majesty misunderstands us! We dare not question your decision. We're just surprised at how sudden this decision is. Doing so is tantamount to turning our backs on the Heavenly Court! Given His Majesty the Jade Emperor's temperament, he probably won't let it go easily!"

Ksitigarbha King swallowed nervously, then stepped forward and after bowing respectfully to the Yama Heavenly Son, he cautiously inquired.

"The Jade Emperor? I would need to lend him a couple of extra courages before he'd dare to cause trouble in the Netherworld!"

The Yama Heavenly Son sneered, his tone filled with disdain, completely dismissing the threat from the Heavenly Court. The Yamas were initially taken aback, then realized what he implied. Indeed, the Yama Heavenly Son was now a peerless powerhouse in the realm of the Heavenly Dao Saint, far more formidable than the Jade Emperor Hao Tian!

Moreover, this place was the Netherworld, the domain of the Yama Heavenly Son, a sanctuary for the Netherworld Ghost Tribe. Even if His Majesty the Jade Emperor harbored resentment towards the Yama Heavenly Son's decisions, he would likely have no choice but to swallow his anger. Would he really dare to send his army into the Netherworld to seek accountability?

If the Heavenly Court's army truly dared to come, relying on the current strength of the Netherworld Ghost Tribe, they would surely ensure that the enemy would not return!

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect have always monitored our Netherworld Ghost Tribe through Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. If we want to break away and become independent from the Heavenly Court, I'm afraid we must first get past Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva,"

Yama King stood up and cautioned the Yama Heavenly Son, Unlike Qin Guang King, he had no objections to the decisions of Yama Heavenly Son; his only concern was how to smoothly implement this plan.

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"Being able to think of this, Yama King, you are quite commendable!"

The Yama Heavenly Son looked at Yama King with approval and nodded, "You need not worry about Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Long before the third Boundless Cataclysm arrived, he had already left the Netherworld. I think he won't pose any threat now."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva left the Netherworld? When did that happen?

The Ten Yama Kings looked at each other in disbelief; they were utterly unaware of when Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had left, which was quite embarrassing!

"Ksitigarbha has indeed left the Netherworld. As for where he went, I am not sure. However, I suspect he might not return to the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain and is likely hiding in the World of the Living, undergoing secluded cultivation. Buddha wanting to know about our Netherworld Ghost Tribe's independence probably won't find out too soon!"

The Yama Heavenly Son spoke with certainty, "Now that the third Boundless Cataclysm is underway, if we want to survive through this tumult and gain even greater benefits, we must choose our side wisely. Should we support the Heavenly Court or the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult? My opinion is to support the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult so that our Netherworld Ghost Tribe can truly flourish. Thus, breaking free from the constraints of the Heavenly Court is imperative!"

"We will adhere to Your Majesty's command!"

After exchanging glances and signals, all the Ten Yama Kings knelt on one knee, accepting the Yama Heavenly Son's command. Swiftly, the declaration of the Netherworld Ghost Tribe's independence from the control of the Heavenly Court spread far and wide into the Three Realms.

In the depths of Yellow Springs' Hell, within the Boundless Sea of Blood.

After the Great God Pangu had Proven the Tao and Became a Saint, he could, at any time, incorporate the Boundless Blood Sea into his own realm. However, since the Boundless Blood Sea was formed from the divine blood drops of Great God Pangu that fell into the Yellow Springs' Hell, the Yellow Springs remained the foundation of the Boundless Blood Sea. Naturally, Pangu would not foolishly use his own strength regularly to carry the Boundless Blood Sea with him; it was best to continue letting it grow and strengthen within the Yellow Springs of Hell.

The news that the Netherworld Ghost Tribe planned to declare independence from the Heavenly Court naturally reached the ears of Great God Pangu first.

"Yama really has a big hand! Broadcasting the news of the Netherworld Ghost Tribe's independence so loudly, isn't he directly slapping the face of His Majesty the Jade Emperor? And in such an undisguised, resounding manner! Heh, interesting, very interesting! We, the Blood Sea Asura Clan, must not lag behind!"

A gleam flickered in Great God Pangu's eyes as he exclaimed, "Someone come!"

Immediately, the mighty Asuras gathered in the Blood God Palace of Pangu upon hearing his call, "What are your orders, Ancestor?"

"Spread the word, from today onwards, my Asura Tribe declares independence and forms an alliance with the Netherworld Ghost Tribe to jointly stabilize the Netherworld!"