Chapter 1085: Chapter 330: Abducting Zhunti
Yang Jian stepped forward and said indifferently, “I am willing to take action and kill Zhunti.”
The chest of each immortal official trembled; the tone was set that Zhunti must die.
The Judicial Deity spoke, which also conveyed the intent of the Great Emperor Ziwei.
“Zhunti, please join Wukong in the action to kill Zhunti.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei said coldly.
Then, his expression softened slightly, and he said, “Judicial Deity, be extra cautious and guard your own safety as a priority. If you cannot kill Zhunti, there’s no need to force it; even ten Zhunti do not compare to the value of either you or Wukong.”
“I understand.”
Yang Jian replied in a deep voice.
He descended directly to the Lower Realm, and the Heavenly Court delivered the decision to Tianpeng.
Tianpeng received the message, glanced at it, and wasn’t surprised in the slightest.
“The Great Emperor Ziwei has made his decision to kill Zhunti, and my Brother Monkey and the Judicial Deity will take action together.”
Amitabha Buddha and the Tathagata Buddha were not at all surprised.
Zhunti’s betrayal had too negative an impact.
He would surely die.
Amitabha was somewhat worried.
“Zhunti is now within Emperor Jun’s camp; how are they going to kill him? The Great Saint and the Judicial Deity should be cautious, avoiding unnecessary risks.”
“Indeed, perhaps Amitabha and I should also take action, helping the Great Saint and the Judicial Deity to slay this vile creature.”
The Tathagata Buddha mused.
He worried about any mishap befalling Yang Jian and Sun Wukong, which could lead to resentment against the Buddhist Realm.
Yang Jian and Sun Wukong’s importance to the Great Emperor Ziwei was well understood by them.
Tianpeng glanced at the two of them and said, “Buddha, please hold your patience. Since the Judicial Deity has decided to act with my Brother Monkey, there’s no need for others to intervene. If you are needed, you will surely be notified.”
The Tathagata Buddha nodded slightly.
On Huaguo Mountain, Sun Wukong opened his eyes.
He broke the barriers, and Yang Jian landed.
“Has my brother come to Old Sun, perhaps for something big happening again?”
Everyone also came out to greet Yang Jian with a bow.
The Judicial Deity, the Second Heavenly Emperor—Yang Jian’s status in the Ziwei Heavenly Court was second only to the Great Emperor Ziwei.
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Yang Jian nodded slightly and said, “Indeed, Zhunti has betrayed us; His Majesty is furious, and I have requested to join you in killing Zhunti.”
Zhunti has betrayed.
Everyone was shocked.
Evidently, no one had expected this.
Sun Wukong’s pupils narrowed, instantly realizing the terrible impact this would have.
Does this not imply that Zhunti has no confidence in the Heavenly Court and favors Emperor Jun’s side?
Thus, the living beings in the Three Realms lose faith in the Heavenly Court, prompting more powerful figures to lean towards Emperor Jun.
No wonder Ziwei is furious.
What needs to be done now is to immediately eliminate Zhunti.
Only in this way can the Heavenly Court display its authority.
“When will we take action?”
Sun Wukong asked.
“The sooner, the better.”
Yang Jian smiled.
Sun Wukong thought for a moment and said, “We should set out now.”
Nu Ba raised the Xuanyuan Sword, ready to act with Sun Wukong.
The Bodhisattva Guanyin also stepped forward, ready to move together.
The crowd on Huaguo Mountain, of top-level Great Heavenly Venerate level and above, was full of killing intent.
Sun Wukong glanced at them, uttering a single sentence that curbed their impulse.
“Stay calm, this has nothing to do with you.”
Everyone was slightly startled.
“Brother and I are enough to kill Zhunti.”
Nu Ba frowned and said, “Great Saint, Zhunti is currently with Emperor Jun’s camp; how are you going to kill him?”
Charging into Emperor Jun’s camp to kill Zhunti was suicidal.
Surely, Sun Wukong and Yang Jian would not do such a thing.
However, Nu Ba could not think of any means they might have to kill Zhunti.
Yang Jian smiled faintly, with absolute calm.
“The Great Saint and I have our methods.”
Since Yang Jian said this, naturally, Nu Ba did not continue to question.
Nu Ba just looked at Sun Wukong and said, “Great Saint, be very careful. If things are untenable, you and the Judicial Deity need not force it. Retreat at the first opportunity to ensure your safety, which is most important.”
“Rest assured.”
Sun Wukong smiled slightly.
Without more entanglement, he left with Yang Jian.
At this time, Zhunti was within Emperor Jun’s camp.
Emperor Jun held a banquet for him, entertaining Zhunti.
The level of attention made Zhunti somewhat flattered.
“To be treated by the Heavenly Emperor in such a manner makes Zhunti feel very flattered, and I am undeserving.”
Zhunti said, somewhat excited.
Facing this Ancient Heavenly Emperor, he felt only reverence.
Back when the other ruled the Three Realms, the Three Realms had no Buddha yet.
Zhunti had heard legends of Emperor Jun and longed for him with admiration and reverence.
Emperor Jun laughed, “Bodhisattva is too modest. Your agreement to join my camp brings me immense benefit. The Bodhisattva sets an example; when the future living beings witness that I am not a tyrannical Ancient God and see my kindness to living beings, naturally, they will harbor less hostility towards me and Brother Tai Yi. For such a benefit, no amount of formality would suffice.”
Zhunti smiled.
He understood his role, but being acknowledged and valued by Emperor Jun brought him considerable satisfaction.
Everyone has vanity, even a Buddha cannot escape it.
“I vow to be forever loyal to Your Majesty in the future, striving to promote the Buddhist Sect, helping Your Majesty to cultivate more powerful figures so that Your Majesty may soon reclaim dominion over the Three Realms, defeating the Three Pure Ones.”
In the last sentence, Zhunti was somewhat fired up with passion.
Defeating the Three Pure Ones.
This was also his ambition.
Previously, he dared only to hold it in his heart, but now he dared to articulate it.
Zhunti felt slightly bloodthirsty and eager to battle the Three Pure Ones immediately.
Emperor Jun revealed a smile; he knew Zhunti felt a strong sense of belonging to him now.
Gaining the loyalty of a Supreme, even for a Heavenly Emperor, was quite gratifying.