Chapter 977: Chapter 306: Sworn Brothers
Seeing that the Ancestral Dragon seemed indifferent, the Primordial Phoenix sighed.
She didn’t continue to say much.
On this matter, she still had to thank the Ancestral Dragon.
If it weren’t for the Ancestral Dragon’s help in reaching out, she might not have been able to meet Sun Wukong.
Therefore, no matter what the Ancestral Dragon did, she had no right to complain.
The Primordial Phoenix left with a worried expression. In three days, when she visits, she’d surely have to prepare gifts again.
Fortunately, she wasn’t the only one giving gifts, which made her feel somewhat better.
The Primordial Phoenix bade farewell to the Ancestral Dragon and then found the two Lord of Heaven Ancestors.
She explained Sun Wukong’s request thoroughly, and both were slightly taken aback.
They couldn’t help but frown, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.
They had already gone to seek peace, and even though she had offered so many things, now they still had to visit.
Hosting them three days later, Sun Wukong seemed intent on extorting things from them.
“No need to go, he isn’t asking to become Lord Taishang’s disciple, so why send him things. We just need to express our stance to him now.”
The Primordial Qilin said.
His stinginess was notorious.
To send forty boxes of treasures felt like carving flesh from him.
He would never do such a thing, even if it killed him.
The Primordial Phoenix glanced at him and said calmly, “You can choose not to go, but if Sun Wukong comes up with any ideas then, that will be beyond our control.”
Hearing the Primordial Phoenix’s words, the Primordial Qilin snorted coldly and said discontentedly, “I’m not afraid of him.”
The two fell silent, which made the Primordial Qilin quite embarrassed.
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor said, “In that case, send the forty boxes of treasures. If this monkey dares to refuse Lord Taishang, he surely has solid backing. I don’t want to be enemies with such a person.”
The Primordial Phoenix shared the same sentiment. She sighed and said, “Although I don’t want to admit it, I have to. Now is the time for the living beings of the later generations, we’ve grown old. We should stop clinging to our past status. When you see the changes in Ancestral Dragon now, you’d surely be more surprised. I even feel like Ancestral Dragon has turned into a different person.”
From the Ancestral Dragon, the Primordial Phoenix couldn’t sense the old aggressiveness but more peace and smoothness.
It’s known that previously Ancestral Dragon was synonymous with slaughter and domination in the Three Realms.
After rebirth, he changed so dramatically, something none of them foresaw.
Even Ancestral Dragon has lessened his aggressiveness and is no longer so domineering.
“The era has changed, and we must change too, or we will be left behind by this era. Ancestral Dragon is right.”
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor said.
Both Primordial Qilin and Primordial Phoenix looked at the Lord of Heaven Ancestor in astonishment. How has this guy changed recently?
He used to be equally strong and domineering, but now he’s none of that, appearing quite gentle even willing to bow down.
Such a Lord of Heaven Ancestor was new to them.
Could this guy have been triggered by something?
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor knew they were surprised and said solemnly, “You’re surprised by my recent change and want to know the reason.”
Both nodded slightly, indeed very curious.
With a glint in his eyes, the Lord of Heaven Ancestor said seriously, “Actually, the reason is simple. That day, I suddenly had a feeling, foreseeing a glimpse of the future. The future is very cruel, and if we side with Emperor Jun, we’ll definitely fall.”
“Killed by the Heavenly Court?”
“Sun Wukong.”
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor said.
The Primordial Phoenix and Primordial Qilin both shuddered.
They were all killed by Sun Wukong; how is this possible?
But if the Supreme unintentionally saw a glimpse of the future, it is bound to happen.
They must change, not oppose Sun Wukong, to alter their fate.
No wonder the Lord of Heaven Ancestor approached them, urging them to mend relations.
It turns out the events of the future are so terrifying.
“Maybe someone intentionally cast a spell, making you see the glimpse of the future they wanted you to see. It doesn’t actually happen, you’ve been deceived.”
The Primordial Qilin said.
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor looked at him as if he were a fool.
“Are you stupid? Do you know, if someone can manipulate me, it means his power is way above mine. Do you guess who does such things? If I don’t follow his will, do you think he’ll let that happen?”
The Primordial Qilin was silenced, forgetting this detail.
If someone could influence the Lord of Heaven Ancestor without his knowledge.
In the world, those with such power are at least of Emperor Jun’s level or even stronger.
If the Lord of Heaven Ancestor didn’t act according to his will, he certainly had the power to make that vision come true.
With this thought, the Primordial Qilin sucked in a breath.
He was indeed too naive.
He thought the Lord of Heaven Ancestor hadn’t realized, but in reality, the Lord of Heaven Ancestor knew much more clearly.
Hence, the Lord of Heaven Ancestor was so compliant.
The consequence of disobedience could very likely be annihilation.
With this thought, the Primordial Qilin shivered.
It felt like the Three Realms were becoming increasingly perilous.
“Primordial Qilin, you should change your stingy ways. If you don’t visit this time, the consequence is certain death. Do you really think forty boxes of treasures are more important than your life? Besides, you’ve already handed over the Evil Pot, so why pretend anymore?”
The Lord of Heaven Ancestor looked disdainful.
Upon hearing the Lord of Heaven Ancestor’s words, the Primordial Qilin shivered.
He certainly didn’t think his life was less valuable than forty boxes of treasures.
Yet, the Primordial Qilin felt that sending out forty boxes was indeed not worthwhile.
He’s not the Ancestral Dragon, wealthy enough to not care about this small loss.
For a Qilin, forty boxes of treasures meant too much.
As for having sent out the Evil Pot, it was a pain he’d never forget.
Unexpectedly, the Evil Pot in Sun Wukong’s hands displayed such powerful energy.
The most astonishing thing was that the Evil Pot had not backfired on Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong’s fate is really too tough.
The Primordial Qilin had no idea that the whole Evil Pot was crafted from a trace of Primordial Demonic Qi, and since Sun Wukong is the master of this Primordial Demonic Qi, it’s naturally impossible for the Evil Pot to backlash against Sun Wukong.
Just the Primordial Demonic Qi alone, it cannot overcome.
Moreover, even if it did overcome the Primordial Demonic Qi, whether it could affect Sun Wukong remains uncertain.
“Alright, let’s not talk about it now. We’ll discuss it again in three days. Anyway, I have the items ready. But if within these three days, Sun Wukong falls out with Lord Taishang and gets killed by him, we’ll save some treasures.”
The Primordial Qilin said with a smile.
Hearing this, the Primordial Phoenix and the Lord of Heaven Ancestor felt it made sense too.
Let’s see how things go. If Sun Wukong gets killed by Lord Taishang within these three days, wouldn’t they save a lot of treasures?
Besides, the Ancestral Dragon can also attest that Sun Wukong has chosen to reconcile with them.
At that time, the Heavenly Court wouldn’t trouble them, and if the three of them avoid opposing the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Court might not refuse, and might even be very pleased.
The three are not ordinary Supremes. They are the elites among Supremes.
Although they can’t compare to the top ten powerhouses of The Primordial, the gap isn’t very large.
If three such enemies can be reduced, even the Heavenly Court wouldn’t refuse.
They all quieted down, waiting for the outcome between Sun Wukong and Lord Taishang.
After seeing off the Primordial Phoenix, Sun Wukong gazed at the Vault of Heaven, contemplated for a moment, then said to Nu Ba and the others, “Old Sun is going to make a trip to the Doushuai Temple.”
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, everyone was shocked.
They knew Sun Wukong was unwilling to become a disciple.
So why was he going to the Doushuai Temple now?
They were sure he wasn’t going to become a disciple. Everyone was sure of this.
Nu Ba showed a worried look and couldn’t help but persuade, “Great Saint, don’t be impulsive.”
Sun Wukong glanced at Nu Ba, then suddenly burst into a smile, saying, “What are you thinking? How could I be impulsive? That’s not it, just going to have a talk with the Elder Lord. Becoming his disciple is impossible. If he really wants to arrange Old Sun, I’d be willing to become sworn brothers with him.”
“Ahem.”
Everyone on Huaguo Mountain was choked by Sun Wukong’s words.
Becoming sworn brothers with the Elder Lord, only Sun Wukong would dare to think about it, let alone do it.
They didn’t even dare to think about it, because even thinking about it seemed like a blasphemy, a disrespect to the Elder Lord.
“Why not?”
Sun Wukong retorted.
“Great Saint, aren’t you afraid the Elder Lord might get angry and slap you to death?”
Lu Dongbin reminded.
He knew Sun Wukong had the Immortal Body, but with Lord Taishang, there’s likely nothing truly immortal.
If he wanted to, he could easily kill Sun Wukong without any suspense.
Even if Sun Wukong could struggle, he probably couldn’t struggle for long.
“Afraid, but he wouldn’t. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come to Huaguo Mountain personally. Moreover, whether it’s a disciple or a brother, to the Elder Lord, it’s just a title. He’s himself, and I’m still me. Even if he calls Old Sun his father, what’s the matter? In the eyes of outsiders, our relationship changes, but we ourselves know it’s still the same.”
Sun Wukong said with a smile.
Everyone turned pale.
What did Sun Wukong just say?
The Elder Lord calls him father?
How dare he say such words.
They felt that after this closed-door cultivation, Sun Wukong’s character had changed somewhat.
Specifically, he’s become even more audacious than before.
Even in the past, Sun Wukong wouldn’t have said such words.
His recent words could easily anger Lord Taishang.
No one truly believed that Lord Taishang doesn’t have a temper. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have reached his current height.
Seeing everyone’s faces turning pale from fright, Sun Wukong couldn’t help finding it amusing.
“Alright, wait for me here.”
He prepared to head to the Doushuai Temple.
“Be careful, don’t talk nonsense.”
Nu Ba reminded.
She worried Sun Wukong might speak recklessly and provoke the Elder Lord.
“Don’t worry, Old Sun has a sense of measure.”
After speaking, Sun Wukong shot up into the sky.
Inside the Doushuai Temple, the Elder Lord sensed Sun Wukong’s arrival and sent a Daoist Boy to greet him.
Sun Wukong arrived, standing in front of Lord Taishang.
He was exceptionally calm, showing no signs of discomfort.
His eyes fell on Lord Taishang, and then he sat down frankly and unabashedly in front of him.
Lord Taishang smiled faintly and proactively opened his mouth, “Did Nu Ba convey my intentions?”
“Indeed.”
Sun Wukong nodded.
Lord Taishang’s gaze was piercing as he stared at Sun Wukong’s face, asking, “So, what do you plan to do?”
He was inquiring, although confident in himself, believing Sun Wukong wouldn’t refuse.
Yet, at this very moment, Lord Taishang felt a little uncertain.
His eyes examined Sun Wukong’s expression, and for the first time, Lord Taishang felt something out of his control.
Things seemed not as simple as he imagined.
This monkey, what trick is he up to?
Just as Lord Taishang was getting unnerved by his gaze, Sun Wukong finally spoke, saying, “You see, Elder Lord, becoming a disciple is impossible for me. Old Sun has had two masters, and you very well know their character. They schemed to be my masters while plotting against me. Old Sun doesn’t want to take another master, especially not such a bad one.”
Lord Taishang: “…”
Although reluctant to admit, Lord Taishang had to acknowledge Sun Wukong made some valid points.
If he were dealt the same blows as Sun Wukong, he wouldn’t want to become a disciple either.