588: Chapter 238: Demon Realm Invasion_11 588: Chapter 238: Demon Realm Invasion_11 White Tiger sheepishly stuck out its tongue, then glanced at Azure Dragon and said, “Azure Dragon brother said you’re not a big baddie, you’re a good monkey and told me not to call you that.”
That’s what Azure Dragon said.
Sun Wukong looked up and met Azure Dragon’s gaze.
Azure Dragon nodded slightly, greeting Sun Wukong.
However, he didn’t walk over; as the leader of the Four Holy Beasts, he still had his own pride.
Sun Wukong merely nodded slightly, not going over either.
“Haha, whatever, as long as you are with your brothers and sisters now, I’m reassured.
Visit Huaguo Mountain often in the future.”
“Definitely.”
White Tiger stuck out its tongue, its eyes shining.
Afterward, with a troubled look on her little face, she said gloomily, “It’s a pity, Azure Dragon brother doesn’t let me run around.
He says things are chaotic now in Heaven and Earth, and running around will be very dangerous.
Many ancient monsters are about to awake or have already emerged, which is very terrifying.
If I run into them, I will be in danger.”
A thought struck Sun Wukong: what sort of ancient monsters could even be a danger to White Tiger, one of the four Guardian Gods?
He was about to inquire when Azure Dragon spoke up, calling out, “White Tiger, we can go now.”
“Monkey, goodbye.”
White Tiger greeted Sun Wukong and followed Azure Dragon away.
Sun Wukong watched White Tiger go, lost in thought.
“They’ve already left, what are you still watching?
Can’t bear to see them go, huh?”
Great Emperor Ziwei said, amused.
Sun Wukong shook his head, his eyes shifting as he asked, “Did you hear what White Tiger just said?”
“What?”
“She said many ancient monsters are about to awaken or have already emerged.
Don’t you find that somewhat terrifying?”
“What old guys are left in the Three Realms?”
Great Emperor Ziwei frowned.
Notable ancient monsters had either been banished or confirmed dead since ancient times.
Now, there weren’t many of the old guys left in the entire Three Realms.
And, he knew almost all of them.
“Do you know the origin of Azure Dragon?”
Sun Wukong suddenly asked.
Great Emperor Ziwei said matter-of-factly, “Isn’t he just one of the Four Holy Beasts?
One of the Guardian Gods of the four corners of Heaven and Earth, Eastern Qinglong, of course I know.”
“I’m talking about Azure Dragon’s origins, when did he appear, and when did he become one of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth?”
Sun Wukong asked.
Great Emperor Ziwei was momentarily taken aback, as he really didn’t know this.
As far as he could remember, Azure Dragon had always been one of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth, the guardian of the East.
As for Azure Dragon’s origins, when he became one of the Four Spirits, he had no idea.
“What are you suspecting?”
Great Emperor Ziwei’s smile faded, sensing something.
“The words White Tiger spoke just now, it felt more like Azure Dragon was using White Tiger to convey a message to me.
But he didn’t want to be too explicit, reluctant to specify which people, only hinting that some old monsters were about to awaken,” Sun Wukong said.
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Great Emperor Ziwei gave a wry smile and said somewhat frustratedly, “Why, when I became the Supreme of the Three Realms, do so many things happen, all things that my predecessors never encountered, have all come to me.”
He looked distressed and quite displeased.
“This also means, if you can survive this and even resolve all the problems, you will be the greatest Heavenly Emperor in the history of the Heavenly Court.”
The greater the trials and the more challenges faced, the greater the reward upon surmounting them.
This may not always be the case in the Mortal World, but for these extraordinary Immortal Gods, it’s quite applicable.
That’s why Sun Wukong said this; he didn’t see it as misfortune for Great Emperor Ziwei, but rather an opportunity.
Of course, seizing this fortune was not an easy task.
Great Emperor Ziwei showed a smile and exclaimed, “I’ll take your word for it, considering these trials as the radiant steps to the highest peak, I will overcome all difficulties and restore peace and order to the Three Realms.”
Great Emperor Ziwei’s fighting spirit revived.
Then, he led the Heavenly Court’s powerful ones away.
Sun Wukong didn’t follow them but went to Huaguo Mountain alone.
He made it sound easy, but he was quite aware of the kind of situation Great Emperor Ziwei was facing.
Just as he was halfway there, a large hand slapped toward his head.
Wukong’s heart stirred as he used his Mysterious Law.
He was hit, but his body transformed into a strand of hair.
The person who struck didn’t say another word, turning and running.
“Zhu Long.”
Sun Wukong chased after him, and the two dashed away, instantly covering an unknown distance.
Eventually, in front of a large mountain, Sun Wukong intercepted Zhu Long.
Zhu Long’s expression was bleak.
His eyes on Sun Wukong carried a hint of madness.
Sun Wukong furrowed his brows, not really understanding why there was such animosity between Zhu Long and himself; there wasn’t any deep-seated hatred, so why did the other want to attack him?
The only time they met was when he had acquired the Primordial Demonic Qi and returned from the Great Thousand Worlds.
At that time, it was Zhu Long who deceived him, attempting to have Sun Wukong replace him in garrisoning the North Heavenly Pass.
Sun Wukong saw through Zhu Long’s intentions and escaped without falling for it.
Was it because of that incident that Zhu Long held a grudge against Sun Wukong?
That explanation didn’t make sense.
With these thoughts, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but say, “Zhu Long, I really don’t understand why you hate me so much?”
Sun Wukong asked, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
Zhu Long let out a cold laugh and said icily, “Everyone is so cruel-hearted.
I guarded the North Heavenly Pass for so many years, yet the world forgot me, and not a single person wished to relieve me for even a moment.
I had to watch as all my kin died, powerless to do anything.
Why do you think I hate you?
I don’t just hate you, I hate everyone in the Three Realms, and I hate that The Three Pure Ones had the power to annihilate the Demon Realm but did nothing, yet they wanted me to guard the gates of the Demon Realm.”