Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 737 - 738: Whose Side Are You On? (First Update!)

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan was greatly surprised by the sudden appearance of Sun Wukong, and he stood there stunned for a moment before bursting into joyful laughter and walking toward Sun Wukong. He hugged Sun Wukong tightly and started patting his back energetically.

"Wukong, little brother! How is it you? Long time no see; I’ve missed you so much!"

"Mu, brother! The image! Mind the image! You’re a Slaying Two Corpses Heavenly Dao Saint now; mind your influence! Your Demon Race subordinates are all watching!"

Sun Wukong coughed slightly in embarrassment. The affectionate gesture from Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan really made him somewhat uncomfortable. Although it had been a long time since they’d met, surely Mu Chenxuan’s reaction was a bit much?

"Err..."

It was then that Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan realized, feeling a bit embarrassed as he let go of Sun Wukong. He turned to look behind him, and sure enough, he saw that every member of the Demon Race was casting their gaze toward him and Sun Wukong, prompting him to put on a stern face.

"What are you looking at? Have you finished your own tasks? Be careful, or I’ll discipline you by military law!"

With a severe shout, all the Demon Race onlookers shivered and hurried away to busy themselves with their tasks. Only then did Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan turn his attention back to Sun Wukong. "Wukong, little brother, how did you end up here?"

"What, not welcome?"

Sun Wukong arched an eyebrow.

"Welcome, of course you’re welcome! Whatever misunderstanding you have with the Demon Ancestor, we’re still good brothers, aren’t we?"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan chuckled and then furrowed his brow in confusion, asking, "But tell me, Wukong brother, how did you come into conflict with the Demon Ancestor? Is there really some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding?"

Sun Wukong scoffed, "I, Old Sun, really hope it is a misunderstanding!"

"Ah, Wukong brother, let’s not stand here; let’s go inside to talk."

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan scratched his head and invited Sun Wukong into the Underground Palace where he had prepared a table of food and drinks. They began to eat, drink, and chat.

"Mu, brother, what exactly does Demon Ancestor Luo Hu mean? Is he sure he wants to be enemies with the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court?"

Sun Wukong took a sip of the wine and seriously looked into Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s eyes.

"Enemies? Why would that be? Wukong, brother, aren’t you on good terms with the Demon Ancestor?"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan responded in surprise.

"Huh?"

Sun Wukong frowned, "Mu, brother, don’t you know?"

"Know what?"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan blinked.

"About the Demon Race interfering with the Journey to the West and picking a fight with me, Old Sun!"

"Something like this happened? I was unaware!"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan looked utterly perplexed, which now surprised Sun Wukong, "Such an important matter and you didn’t know? Quite a few of your Demon Generals have died by my hand!"

"What exactly happened? I’ve been campaigning in the Demon Beast Continent all these years and didn’t hear about any of this!"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s face showed genuine shock, not feigned, making Sun Wukong realize it appeared that Demon Ancestor Lou Hu had intentionally kept Mu Chenxuan out of the loop. He had no idea about the hostilities between the Demon Race and himself, still thinking their relationship was amicable!

Thereupon, Sun Wukong briefly explained the situation, and Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan immediately became furious, crushing his wine cup in his hand.

"How could the Demon Ancestor do this? Has he forgotten that it was Brother Wukong’s help that allowed him to obtain a new physical body and live again?"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s teeth clenched noisily, and his fists tightened.

"Alright, Brother Mu, stay calm. The world is full of the ungrateful, and it’s not just Demon Ancestor Lou Hu," Sun Wukong advised as he shook his head gently, "I just want to know what you think. If a great war breaks out between the Demon Race and my Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, which side will you stand on?"

"This..."

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan hesitated slightly but soon nodded firmly, "I will stand by your side, Brother Wukong!"

"Brother Mu, that’s your own clan. Can you really stand by my side without any hesitation?"

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow. The ties of a clan weren’t so easily abandoned, and besides, within the entire Demon Race, aside from Demon Ancestor Lou Hu, it was Mu Chenxuan who was the strongest and held the most power. Could Mu Chenxuan truly bear to leave it all behind?

"The Demon Race is my clan, but you, Brother Wukong, are my brother. We have shared life-and-death situations! I was trapped for a thousand years, and it was you who rescued me from that torment. Without you, I might well have lost my life!"

Mu Chenxuan laughed, "Brother Wukong, I’ve always said that whenever you need me, I’ll be there to help, no matter who I’m up against, even if it means confronting the Demon Race itself!"

Sun Wukong fell silent, his gaze lingering on Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan for a moment before he smiled, "Brother Mu, I truly didn’t misidentify my brother! Don’t worry; unless it’s absolutely necessary, I won’t put you in a difficult position!"

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan nodded in gratitude. He, of course, did not wish to eventually face his own clan in battle. If they could live in peace, that was for the best.

Indeed, the Demon Race had meddled during the Journey to the West to Seek Scriptures, although their main objective was simply to prevent the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court from growing too powerful, and perhaps to keep the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Clan from rising. But ultimately, the goal was to ensure that, upon the Demon Race’s return, they could dominate the Myriad Races.

Now, with the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court established and Sun Wukong becoming the Great Sage Equalling Heaven and Heavenly Emperor of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, perhaps Demon Ancestor Lou Hu’s attitude might change again?

In this world, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, especially true for someone like Demon Ancestor Lou Hu, who prioritizes interests above all. This is the sole truth!

"As long as the Demon Race does not oppose my Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, I really don’t have the leisure to seek revenge!"

Sun Wukong waved his hand, saying indifferently, "Besides, the Demon Race never got the better of me! But if Demon Ancestor Lou Hu insists on being an enemy, I’m not afraid of him! I’d actually like to see what realm he has reached now. If there could be a good fight, that would not be a bad thing at all!"

Sun Wukong, still a Half-Step Saint in cultivation, was not yet finished increasing his strength, having already surpassed an average Merit Saint and continuing to rise. Perhaps, when his power one day reached the limits of a Merit Saint, he could achieve confirmation through strength.

Yama Heavenly Son once told Sun Wukong that beyond the levels of Primordial Taiji Da Luo Gold Immortal and Primordial Wuji Da Luo Gold Immortal, there existed a higher tier, the Chaos Saint, which required both Slaying the Three Corpses to Merge with the Dao and attaining verification through strength. Sun Wukong had achieved the former; what he lacked was the latter!