Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"Your Grandpa Sun!"

A rebellious and defiant voice rose, and the one holding the Golden Hooped Iron Rod with a playful and unrestrained smile was none other than Sun Wukong, wasn't it?

"Sun Wukong? It's you, the Demon Monkey!"

The Real Man of Jade Cauldron's expression darkened as he stared coldly at Sun Wukong, "This is a grudge between me and Zhao Gongming. Why do you interfere?"

If it were anyone else, the Real Man of Jade Cauldron wouldn't bother with words and would directly strike with his sword, relying on the unmatched sharpness of the Sword of Trapping Immortals. Who would dare confront it?

But the situation was different with Sun Wukong!

During the first barrier's mirror space, the Real Man of Jade Cauldron had already tried a sneak attack on Sun Wukong using the Sword of Trapping Immortals. Even in such circumstances, Sun Wukong had managed to dodge and launch a counterattack, clearly demonstrating his strength.

In the Real Man of Jade Cauldron's view, the threat of Sun Wukong was even greater than that of the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming.

Since the great war between gods and demons, the divine might of the Heavenly Court had been on the rise, with the Jade Emperor's authority also becoming ever more pronounced. Within the Three Realms, none dared to oppose the Heavenly Court, and any rebels were wiped out utterly, leaving no survivors. Flower-Fruit Mountain was definitely an exception!

The title of Great Sage Equalling Heaven wasn't something just anyone could have. The fact that the Jade Emperor grudgingly bestowed such a title on Sun Wukong fully illustrated his wariness toward Flower-Fruit Mountain, especially toward Sun Wukong; otherwise, he wouldn't have taken this approach of appeasement to stabilize Sun Wukong.

Initially, the Real Man of Jade Cauldron was merely curious about the title Great Sage Equalling Heaven held by Sun Wukong, but after their brief skirmish in the first round's mirror space, he gained some understanding of Sun Wukong's capabilities.

This demon monkey is no simple creature!

"Originally, I, Old Sun, didn't want to meddle in this affair, but since Zhao Gongming is a disciple of the Leader of Tongtian, who has shown kindness to Old Sun, I cannot just watch his disciple die at the hands of another, especially at your hands!"

Sun Wukong continued to jest, but his expression gradually cooled, "Old hairy, don't think Old Sun is unaware that it was you who sneak-attacked Old Sun during the first level! There's only one Sword of Trapping Immortals in this world, and I could never mistake it!"

"This monkey recognizes the Four Swords of Immortal-Slaying? He's not lacking in knowledge indeed! Looks like today's battle is inevitable!"

In a flash of thought, the Real Man of Jade Cauldron had made up his mind; since it couldn't be avoided, there was no need for any reservations. After all, they were within the second barrier's space, where killing each other was normal. If he killed both Sun Wukong and Zhao Gongming here, who would dare to utter a word of protest?

"So you're insisting on intervening? Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

With a frosty expression, the Real Man of Jade Cauldron launched the first attack, and as his Sword of Trapping Immortals clashed with the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod, he suddenly released a massive amount of Sword Qi, bypassing the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod and striking toward Sun Wukong and Zhao Gongming.

"He really can't change his ways, attacking before we've even finished talking!"

Sun Wukong sneered coldly. True Solar Fire suddenly surged from the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod. With a forceful grip, a surge of great strength emerged, pushing the Real Man of Jade Cauldron back. The Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod danced in the air, emitting streaks of staff force, scattering all the incoming Sword Qi.

The indestructible Sword Qi seemed to lose all its destructive power upon meeting Sun Wukong's staff force, completely neutralized.

"You have some skill, no wonder you're so arrogant. But did you really think that the Sword of Trapping Immortals has only this much power? Watch the sword!"

A flash of surprise crossed the Real Man of Jade Cauldron's eyes. The next moment, with a fierce expression, he swung the Sword of Trapping Immortals at Sun Wukong, unleashing magnificent streaks of Sword Qi. Hundred-zhang-long sword light emerged from the Sword Qi, slashing toward Sun Wukong.

"Nezha, take care of Brother Zhao. I'll handle this old hairy!"

With a wave of his hand, Sun Wukong enveloped Zhao Gongming in an invisible force, sending him toward Nezha. He then flashed toward the sky filled with Sword Qi, swinging the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod and releasing waves of staff force toward the sword light.

Boom, boom, boom!

The sword light and staff force collided, creating a thunderous roaring sound. The resulting bright explosion concealed the figures of Sun Wukong and the Real Man of Jade Cauldron in its midst. From outside the battlefield, one could only see continual bursts of bright light and feel the terrifying aftershocks of dispersed power. Zhao Gongming's expression was filled with shock.

Great Sage Equalling Heaven Sun Wukong could actually fight against the Real Man of Jade Cauldron who wielded the Sword of Trapping Immortals! What was the origin of this monkey; was he really just a demon immortal from the lower realm? He's freakishly powerful!

Zhao Gongming had a deep experience of the unmatched sharpness of the Sword of Trapping Immortals. His Golden Whip had collided with the Sword of Trapping Immortals only twice before it was damaged, its spiritual essence dimmed by the cuts, making it unable to be used again for a while. It needed slow nurturing to recover.

However, Sun Wukong had fought hard against the Real Man of Jade Cauldron for quite some time without seeming to be at a disadvantage at all. The golden iron rod in Sun Wukong's hands was probably not inferior to the Sword of Trapping Immortals in rank!

When did such a divine weapon appear within the Three Realms without any hint or sign?

Zhao Gongming was shocked, but also felt a hint of envy. If only he had had a divine weapon that could disregard the edge of the Sword of Trapping Immortals, would he have been defeated so miserably?

"Boom!"

Another fierce collision occurred as the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod clashed with the Sword of Trapping Immortals. In the next moment, power exploded, and Sun Wukong and Real Man of Jade Cauldron each flew back, stabilizing their figures a hundred yards apart, eyeing each other from a distance, neither launching another attack immediately.

"Sun Wukong, what weapon is that in your hand that fears not the edge of my Sword of Trapping Immortals?"

Real Man of Jade Cauldron's pupils narrowed slightly, his gaze landing on the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod in Sun Wukong's hand as he spoke darkly.

"A superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod! It can be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather, and only I can wield it! Surprised? My Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod is no less powerful than your Sword of Trapping Immortals!"
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Sun Wukong shook the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod in his hand, smiling proudly. Only a weapon of the same rank could contend with the Sword of Trapping Immortals, and even if he didn't mention it, the other party could guess the rank of the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod—there was nothing to hide!

"The Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod? What a treasure!"

Real Man of Jade Cauldron nodded, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes. "No wonder you are so fearless, you rely on having divine weapon in hand!"

"It's the same on both sides, aren't you also relying on the edge of the Sword of Trapping Immortals?"

Sun Wukong retorted unabashedly, "If you dare, put away your Sword of Trapping Immortals, and I, Old Sun, will also forgo the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod, and we can just fight hand to hand, how about that?"

Who the hell would fight you hand to hand? Are you crazy?

Real Man of Jade Cauldron sneered coldly. The Sword of Trapping Immortals was more than just a divine weapon and magical treasure for him; with it, he could unleash combat power far beyond other's imaginations. Besides, a magical treasure is also a crucial part of one's strength. Who would forsake a powerful treasure to fight hand to hand? That would be foolish.

"Sun Wukong, considering the hardships of your cultivations, if you withdraw now, I will act as though today's events never happened and spare your life. Think carefully about this, do not make a mistake by overestimating yourself!"

Real Man of Jade Cauldron, not engaging with Sun Wukong's reply, scoffed coldly, his tone full of condescension, as if it were a great benevolence to let Sun Wukong go.

Sun Wukong's brows knitted immediately, a stubborn defiance rising in his heart: "Who needs your mercy? Old Sun hasn't had enough yet! Take this!"

With a loud shout, Sun Wukong's figure suddenly moved, activating the Shrinking Earth into Inches divine skill, and charged at Real Man of Jade Cauldron.

The hundreds of yards of distance closed in the blink of an eye, and the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod was again wrapped in blazing True Solar Fire, with six channels of the Reincarnation Realms appearing at its end, and he viciously smashed it down onto the head of Real Man of Jade Cauldron.

"Six Paths of Reincarnation, one strike with the Golden Hoop Rod!"

The power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation surged from the tip of the rod, flowing out of the six channels of reincarnation, wrapping around the emitted Sword Qi from the Sword of Trapping Immortals, pulling it into the channels of reincarnation to dissolve, the violent True Solar Fire seemingly evaporating the surrounding air.

"The Six Paths of Reincarnation? You actually possess the Power of Six Paths of Reincarnation, capable of deducing reincarnation?"

Real Man of Jade Cauldron was startled. Throughout history, only the ruler of Netherworld, Yama Heavenly Son, had mastered the Power of Six Paths of Reincarnation; even many of the Heavenly Dao Saints couldn't wield this power. Yama had been recluse in the Netherworld for many years, never appearing in the world of the living.

This was the first time Real Man of Jade Cauldron faced the Power of Six Paths of Reincarnation, and the shock in his heart was immense, unimaginable that, apart from Yama Heavenly Son, Sun Wukong had mastered it!

This, what kind of monster is this monkey? He's freakishly abnormal!

"Sword of Annihilation, break through!"

The power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation bursting from the channels was ferociously powerful, and ordinary forces couldn't contend with it—they would be pulled into the paths of reincarnation and annihilated. Real Man of Jade Cauldron, not daring to be careless, fully mobilized the Sword of Annihilation.

Countless bursts of Sword Qi shot out, clashing with the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation in mid-air, caught in a fierce struggle, stuck in a stalemate.

"So strong!"

From a distance, Zhao Gongming, with the help of Nezha, had taken an elixir pill and gradually forced the invasive Sword Qi of Slaughter out of his body. Although his wounds were not yet fully healed, he had regained some strength.

Observing the fierce battle between Sun Wukong and Real Man of Jade Cauldron, his astonishment grew, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "He actually mastered the Power of Six Paths of Reincarnation, a power only Yama Heavenly Son possesses, capable of manipulating the cycle of life of all beings—this Great Sage Equalling Heaven is truly incredible!"

Nezha, listening to Zhao Gongming's continuous exclamations, couldn't help but laugh secretly to himself. Wukong's abilities were far beyond this—if you knew that Wukong had already mastered domain power, you'd probably faint from shock!