Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 901 - 902: The Strength of Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor (Third Update!)

The Heavenly Tool Alliance is different from other forces; it exists not only in the Heavenly Demon City but also has various branches in the Eastern Continent, the other Three Continents, and the Central Region. If these branches were to unite, they would undoubtedly be stronger than the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan.

Moreover, the Heavenly Tool Alliance is an alliance of alchemists and artifact refiners. Although they only recruit alchemists and artifact refiners from the Demon Clan, they do not refuse commissions from other forces for alchemy and artifact refining. If they were to severely offend the Heavenly Tool Alliance, it would not be a good thing for the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan!

That’s why Right Envoy Kun Du had been trying to find a justifiable reason such that even if the Heavenly Tool Alliance were to question him later, he could respond. Who would have thought Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s casual words would make him seem like a villain bullying the weak, making his reasoning untenable.

"Hongjun, on account of the Heavenly Tool Alliance, I give you one last chance. Step aside, open the barrier ahead, and hand over Sun Wukong. All previous matters will be forgiven! Otherwise..."

"Don’t ’otherwise’ me. If I give in to your coercion today, what face will I have to answer to the Alliance Hierarch tomorrow? The Heavenly Soldier Platform is only to be entered by the elders of the Heavenly Tool Alliance. If you want to get in, go ahead! Just step over the bodies of our alliance members!"

Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s expression was uncompromising as he held the Creation Jade Disc in his left hand, blocking the entrance to the Heavenly Soldier Platform.

"Hongjun! Since you refuse a toast only to drink punishment later, don’t blame me for being discourteous!"

A grim look flashed across Right Envoy Kun Du’s face as he wielded the Black Gold Great Sword. Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s previously displayed strength was formidable. Without employing divine weapons, Right Envoy Kun Du was unsure of subduing him with just his hands. This matter must be resolved swiftly. If it took too long and the people of the Heavenly Tool Alliance spread the news, calling back the alliance’s hierarch and the great elder, let alone capturing Sun Wukong, he might end up disgraced!

"So it’s come to this. Hmph! Your grandpa Hongjun will accompany you to the end!"

Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s pride had never vanished. He once educated the myriad races in the Three Realms, being the first Daoist Ancestor. Though his cultivation was not supreme in the Yuan Realm, the pride in his heart and his unyielding spirit had never diminished!

Right Envoy Kun Du swung the Black Gold Great Sword towards him, but Hongjun Daoist Ancestor showed no fear. The Creation Jade Disc in his hand rotated rapidly, and strands of Dao Patterns emerged, forming a Heavenly Dao Longsword, which clashed with the incoming Black Gold Great Sword.

Bang!

The two swords clashed, emitting a soft sound, and both figures trembled but did not retreat. This strike was evenly matched!

"He could actually withstand my divine weapon attack. How is Hongjun’s combat power so strong?"

Generally, with the same cultivation level, the combat power of alchemists and artifact refiners isn’t strong. However, the strength Hongjun Daoist Ancestor displayed at this moment far exceeded the limits of the Domain King Realm, nearly pursuing a Domain Emperor’s might. How could Right Envoy Kun Du not be shocked?

Though shocked, his actions did not slow. With a flick of his wrist, several more sword strikes were unleashed. The concentrated sword beams slashed towards the vital spots of Hongjun Daoist Ancestor. If one were to strike, Hongjun Daoist Ancestor would have no chance to counterattack!

Facing several overwhelmingly powerful sword beams, Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s expression became solemn, choosing not to meet them head-on but instead activated the Creation Jade Disc once again.

Named after creation, the Creation Jade Disc seeks mastery over heaven and earth. Its power greatly surpasses that of ordinary spiritual treasures. Moreover, since arriving in the Yuan Realm, Hongjun Daoist Ancestor had not ceased refining it, elevating its grade to that of a Heavenly Artifact, and even a superior grade at that, allowing for infinite transformations!

Silver threads flew from the Creation Jade Disc, winding around the incoming sword beams like serpents. The sword beams, which could sever all things, couldn’t immediately cut these threads and were tightly enwrapped, greatly diminishing their lethality.

"Heavenly Dao Spirit Sword!"

"Break!"

The Heavenly Dao Longsword in Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s hand moved at that moment, striking the sword beams in quick succession. The sword beams, entangled by silver threads and losing their sharpness, finally couldn’t hold out and dissipated under repeated blows, but the silver threads were also obliterated with them.

Right Envoy Kun Du’s attack was ineffective!

"Hiss~!"

A chorus of sharp intakes of breath echoed, as none anticipated that Hongjun Daoist Ancestor could genuinely rival Right Envoy Kun Du. Everyone knew that Right Envoy Kun Du was a Domain Emperor Realm powerhouse, one of the two divine envoys of the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan, not to be compared with ordinary Domain Emperors!

Yet, Hongjun Daoist Ancestor, possessing merely the Domain King cultivation, usually never demonstrated such prowess. It was unexpected that his strength was so extraordinary!

"Daoist Ancestor’s strength has progressed again!"

Goddess Nuwa, observing from the side, nodded subtly, her eyes shining. In terms of understanding Hongjun Daoist Ancestor, perhaps no one surpassed her. The two would occasionally spar, though not with real swords and weapons, but by creating a void realm with their primordial spirits to test each other’s divine sense.

Compared to their last spar, Hongjun Daoist Ancestor’s strength had noticeably advanced. If Right Envoy Kun Du had no other cards to play, defeating Hongjun Daoist Ancestor to break into the Heavenly Soldier Platform would be impossible!

"They say the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan’s two divine envoys are formidable, but this Right Envoy Kun Du doesn’t seem that strong, unable even to defeat a Domain King!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? Is the Right Envoy weak? No, it’s that Hongjun is too strong! Seriously, merely a Domain King, yet able to contend with the Right Envoy, that’s just abnormal!"

"Previously, Sun Wukong was a freak, severely injuring the Heavenly Prince as a Domain Soldier. Now, this Elder Hongjun is another anomaly, matching a Domain Emperor as a Domain King! What is happening to this world? Why are monstrous anomalies suddenly popping up everywhere?"

The news of Right Envoy Kun Du’s forceful intrusion into the Heavenly Tool Alliance had spread. Many demons in the Heavenly Demon City had gathered to see the spectacle. Seeing Hongjun Daoist Ancestor and Right Envoy Kun Du evenly matched and confrontational, their eyes widened like bells, and discussions arose incessantly.

"Damn it!"

These discussions continuously reached Right Envoy Kun Du’s ears, causing his brows to furrow tightly, teeth gritting fiercely. He had intended to resolve this swiftly, capture Sun Wukong within the Heavenly Soldier Platform, never expecting Hongjun Daoist Ancestor to possess such formidable strength, far beyond that of a typical Domain King!

"Seems like without using true power, I really can’t defeat you!"