Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 741 - 742

Sun Wukong returned to the Three Realms from the Demonic Realm, his heart trembling with shock. Upon his return, he did not visit anywhere else but went straight back to Flower-Fruit Mountain, entered the ninth layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower, and started his retreat. Throughout, he did not speak a word to anyone, including Zi Xia Fairy.

The words of Demon Ancestor Luo Hu had greatly shaken Sun Wukong; he did not know how to convey this reality to those around him.

The Three Realms in which they lived, constantly fighting for power and profit, were merely an inconspicuous one amongst billions of minor thousand worlds.

"Under the Saints, all are mere ants," yet in the eyes of the true masters of the Great Thousand Worlds, aren’t the Saints just as insignificant?

Sun Wukong felt that his long-held beliefs had been hugely impacted, and it was a revolutionary shock!

For a long time, Sun Wukong had been obsessed with cultivating to Saint, to seek revenge against Buddha for past grievances. He had persevered in his efforts, continuously cultivating and facing numerous hardships and adventures. Eventually, he reached his current realm. Although his cultivation was now only a half-step Saint, he had already surpassed the ordinary Heavenly Dao Saints. If he could prove the Tao by force, he could achieve the Chaos Saint Realm; then, no one in the Three Realms would be his match, and he would rightfully be the ruler of the Three Realms. Seeking revenge would be as easy as lifting a finger.

However, this reunion with Demon Ancestor Luo Hu had for the first time made him aware of the true situation of the Three Realms, and his thoughts had undergone a drastic change.

Revenge was no longer Sun Wukong’s sole purpose!

He wanted to become stronger, to settle the grudges of the Three Realms and then, together with Demon Ancestor Luo Hu, go to the Great Thousand Worlds to experience a world even more spectacular and to become even stronger!

"Strange, why did the boss confine himself in the Heaven-Piercing Tower as soon as he came back?"

"Really, what’s happened to the boss? Could he have been traumatized?"

"I think the boss must have found some opportunity. He’s likely entering seclusion to make a breakthrough!"

"A breakthrough in seclusion? Are you saying the boss could prove the Tao and become a Saint?"

Sun Wukong’s strange actions stirred speculative discussions among the members of the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, but nobody really knew what had happened to him. Even Zi Xia Fairy wasn’t able to enter Sun Wukong’s room of seclusion; all was mere speculation.

As people were abuzz with discussion, half a month later, Sun Wukong ended his seclusion. He announced the news that the Demon Race and other myriad races would soon return, sending shockwaves throughout the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court.

The myriad races were to return, in less than a month!

Claimed as myriad races, there might not be as many as ten thousand, but there were certainly several thousands. Upon their return to the Three Realms, various Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands were surely to be fought over and occupied. The ten Ancient Races that returned earlier hadn’t occupied any Cave Heavens or Blessed Lands because they were too weak alone and dared not openly turn against the three major forces in the Three Realms.

The return of the myriad races would be different, certainly causing a major upheaval throughout the Three Realms!

The various Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands in the Three Realms would surely face challenges from these Ancient Races. Not every race, like the ten that had previously arrived, could perfectly integrate their ancestral lands with the space of the Three Realms, placing their landspaces within the space of the Three Realms. Certainly, numerous Ancient Races were just having their people arrive, and these people would surely need a habitat!

The Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands of the Three Realms were limited, essentially occupied by various Immortals and Gods; it was clearly impossible to expect them to willingly give them up. The descending myriad races wouldn’t stop there—widespread conflict was inevitable.

"Hey, those immortals from Heavenly Court are used to living carefree lives, now they’re in for some bad luck! We can really enjoy a good show now!"

Luo Bai had a mischievous grin, but suddenly grimaced as Bai Jingjing’s "Nine Yin White Bone Claw" pinched him fiercely at his waist, even rotating 360 degrees. Luo Bai could only offer a forced smile and didn’t dare resist by cultivating his power, lest he hurt Bai Jingjing.

After Bai Jingjing arrived at Flower-Fruit Mountain, she quickly hit it off with Luo Bai, and Leng Xuan presided over their wedding, making them a couple of Taoist companions.

Don’t think that Luo Bai, who is usually decisive in killing, behaves like a docile lamb in front of Bai Jingjing, without even a hint of the murderous aura of a Green Lotus Sword Immortal.

"I fear it’s not just about enjoying the show; we also need to be prepared!"

Leng Xuan shook his head and said, "The Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court has indeed been established, but there’s no guarantee that no one among the myriad races will covet it. Moreover, now is the time when our Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court is expanding, so we need to be ready to accommodate various Demon Clans coming to pledge allegiance!"

"Leng Xuan, do you mean that Demon Clans from various places will rush to pledge their allegiance?"

Erlang God Yang Jian raised an eyebrow, didn’t wait for Leng Xuan to reply, and nodded, "Exactly! Our Heavenly Court has always been inclusive, not discriminating against any races. With the return of the myriad races, the number of people coming to join us will definitely increase, so we really need to prepare well!"

"Leng Xuan, leave the preparations to you. I, old Sun, need to make a trip to Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain!"

While listening to everyone’s discussion, Sun Wukong suddenly stood up. He remembered something very important related to Zhen Yuanzi!

When Jiang Liu’er and others passed by Longevity Mountain, Sun Wukong had promised Zhen Yuanzi that when the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court was re-established, he would help Zhen Yuanzi break free from the restrictions of Longevity Mountain Range. But when the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court was established, they encountered a joint attack from the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect and the Human Heavenly Court, and Sun Wukong forgot about this matter. Now, remembering the discussion about various races pledging allegiance, he recalled it.

"Is it about Zhen Yuanzi’s matter?"

Leng Xuan also realized, and immediately stood up, "Do you need me to go with you?"

"No need; it’s just about bringing the Longevity Mountain’s dragon veins to integrate into the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court. It’s not a difficult task for old Sun. I’ll be back soon!"

Saying this, Sun Wukong flashed out of Water Curtain Cave Heaven, mounted the clouds, and flew away from the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court toward Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.

"Wukong little brother, you finally came! No, I should probably address you as Your Majesty the Demon Emperor now!"

Seeing Sun Wukong arriving, Zhen Yuanzi was very happy, but there was also a hint of a wistful look in his eyes. Sun Wukong understood that Zhen Yuanzi was blaming him for not keeping his promise to incorporate Longevity Mountain’s dragon veins into Flower-Fruit Mountain to build the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court.

"What Demon Emperor? Old Sun finds it awkward to hear. Zhen Yuanzi, old brother, just call me Wukong!"

Sun Wukong scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and apologized, "Sorry, Zhen Yuanzi, old brother, old Sun broke his promise! When the Buddhist Sect and Human Heavenly Court jointly attacked, old Sun had to hurry to rebuild the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court as soon as possible. Amidst the chaos, I forgot about your matter. It’s my fault. Today, I especially came to apologize and hastily make amends!"