Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 851 - 852: Speculating About Human Nature (2nd Update!)

"Sun! Wu! Kong!"

The three icy cold words, as if from the Nine Nether Hell, echoed from Wu Sanxiong’s mouth. Given his familiarity with Sun Wukong, although it was just a fleeting glance, Wu Sanxiong still recognized the iron rod as Sun Wukong’s Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod. This must be Sun Wukong’s doing!

Turning back to the stairs, Wu Sanxiong noticed that the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects did not chase up the steps, there seemed to be something above the stairs that frightened them immensely, and they were swiftly retreating.

Of the more than a hundred people who entered the barrier, only a handful were lucky enough to exit, and each of them was injured, while the rest perished in the passage, becoming part of a pile of white bones.

The two Domain Marshal realm experts who were knocked down the stairs by Sun Wukong and Zhao Jun were no exception. Even experts at the Domain Marshal Realm couldn’t withstand the frenzied bites of the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects. Two skeletal bodies lay slanted just a few steps away from the stairs, their tragic state giving one a hair-raising feeling.

In his anger, Wu Sanxiong couldn’t help but feel a lingering fear; if Sun Wukong and Zhao Jun had chosen him as their attack target, he would now be the one lying dead below the stairs.

"Strange, that Sun Wukong’s cultivation is merely at the Yuan King Realm, how did he pass through the passage?"

Wu Sanxiong’s impression of Sun Wukong was still at the Yuan King Realm, he didn’t know Sun Wukong had already broken through to the Yuan Emperor Realm. Even if he knew, he wouldn’t think Sun Wukong’s strength could rival a Domain General, plus the Chaos Fire could slightly restrain the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects.

"Yes, there’s also that guy with the silver spear! Surely it was him who protected Sun Wukong to get here!"

Wu Sanxiong recalled the other expert from Sky-shaking Cliff who was struck down by Zhao Jun’s silver spear. That person had blocked Zhao Jun’s silver spear but was still knocked down the stairs by the force, Zhao Jun’s spear strength was indeed formidable!

Very naturally, Wu Sanxiong attributed the cause to Zhao Jun. In his view, with Sun Wukong’s power, it was impossible to break through the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects and step onto the ancient palace stairs alive without Zhao Jun’s protection!

With such an expert protecting Sun Wukong, Wu Sanxiong felt that even if he chased after them, he might not be able to do anything to Sun Wukong. After all, he was now alone. But should he retreat?

Not to mention Wu Sanxiong’s extreme unwillingness, just looking at the piles of white bones in the passage behind him, he dared not step away easily.

Getting in was not easy, getting out would be even harder!

"Seems like I have no choice but to chase them!"

A cold glint flashed in Wu Sanxiong’s eyes. "Since that’s the case, let me follow and see exactly which deity has such prowess to protect a mere Yuan King through the passage guarded by the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects!"

Having made up his mind, Wu Sanxiong looked around, determined the direction, and chased deeper into the ancient palace.

In the passage of the ancient palace.

"Wukong, I think that guy will definitely chase after us!"

Looking behind him, Zhao Jun then turned to Sun Wukong beside him, his brows furrowed.

"He will definitely chase after us if he doesn’t want to die."

Sun Wukong’s lips slightly curled. He wasn’t surprised at all that Wu Sanxiong would chase after them. There’s only this one way into the Ancient God Ruins, guarded by statues and Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects. Whether coming or going, one must pass through the swarm.

Now that Wu Sanxiong’s companions were all dead, leaving him alone, would he dare to pass through the exit alone?

"Why aren’t you worried at all?"

Zhao Jun’s brows furrowed deeper. He couldn’t understand where Sun Wukong’s confidence came from, to be so calm?

Wu Sanxiong was undeniably a Domain Marshal realm expert. Even though Sun Wukong possessed Chaos Fire, his combat power comparable to a Domain General, he still couldn’t match a Domain Marshal!

Even if they teamed up, in a direct fight, they wouldn’t be Wu Sanxiong’s match. Why did Sun Wukong seem so casual?

"What’s the use of worrying?"

Sun Wukong laughed, "When soldiers come, we counter with generals; when water arrives, we channel with earth. This is the Ancient God Ruins; Wu Sanxiong won’t dare to chase us too quickly!"

"What do you mean? Why wouldn’t he dare chase us?"

Zhao Jun was puzzled. Wu Sanxiong was indeed a true Domain Marshal expert, whereas one of them was at the Domain General Realm and the other at Yuan Emperor Realm comparable to Domain Generals. Would Wu Sanxiong really fear them?

"Brother Zhao, don’t forget, that guy didn’t see how we passed through the passage, nor does he know my real strength. I unexpectedly used the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod to knock the other person off the stairs. He must have recognized my weapon. What do you think he would assume? That I passed into the relic hall on my own?"

"Wukong, you mean..."

Zhao Jun’s eyes gleamed. He understood Sun Wukong’s point. Wu Sanxiong would certainly believe it was Zhao Jun who protected Sun Wukong through the dangerous passageway, imagining Zhao Jun’s strength as much greater!

In other words, until he confirmed Zhao Jun’s real strength, Wu Sanxiong wouldn’t dare chase them easily, much less engage them!

No wonder Sun Wukong was so relaxed, not flustered at all. He already figured out Wu Sanxiong’s mindset!

"But Wukong, what if you’re wrong?"

Guessing others’ thoughts can never be 100% accurate. What if Sun Wukong was wrong?

"Wrong? Then it’s wrong, so be it!"

Sun Wukong shrugged, "There are countless dangers within the Ancient God Ruins. At that point, other conditions might turn useful. Can living people be suffocated by urine? Brother Zhao, you don’t have to worry. When the boat reaches the bridge, it’ll naturally straighten! Now focus on exploring the surroundings, that’s the priority. There won’t be only the Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects guarding this place!"

Sun Wukong knew clearly that in places like the Ancient God Ruins, the deeper you go, the more dangerous the barriers. They hadn’t reached the main hall yet and were already guarded by a swarm of Fire-Armored Devouring Divine Insects. Who knows what they will encounter next?

Rather than worrying about Wu Sanxiong, it’s better to focus on investigating the surroundings, preparing for any sudden danger!

"Uh... Wukong, you’re right. I was overthinking!"

Zhao Jun suddenly felt embarrassed. His age was significantly older than Sun Wukong’s, his experience much richer. Yet at this moment, he wasn’t as composed and calm as Sun Wukong. Truly shouldn’t be!

Regaining his calm, Zhao Jun also focused his attention on exploring the surroundings, and together with Sun Wukong, carefully proceeded deeper into the ancient palace.