599: Chapter 239 Dispirited Hearts_10 599: Chapter 239 Dispirited Hearts_10 He had not anticipated that the Queen Mother of the West could be so ruthlessly venomous towards the living beings of future generations after changing her stance.
At that moment, Sun Wukong finally understood why it was said that ancient gods were heartless, with not a single one of them good-natured.
In the hearts of the ancient gods, there was only standpoint.
They protected the living beings solely due to standpoint, not out of goodness.
This was what set the ancient gods apart from the living beings of later generations; they were cold and heartless, devoid of any emotion towards everything in the world.
Sun Wukong somewhat realized that it was inevitable for these ancient gods lacking in emotion to be eliminated.
They were no different from moving stones, for they were heartless.
Realizing this, Sun Wukong’s gaze grew even colder.
Compared to the ancient gods, the living beings of later generations, despite their seven emotions and six desires, and their various imperfections,
were precisely these imperfections that made the world colorful and vibrant, filling this realm with vitality.
It was not as during the era ruled by the ancient gods, with nothing but slaughter and conquest.
The strong were revered, while the weak were bullied.
As for protecting the weak, to the ancient gods, it was utterly laughable.
The weak were there to be bullied.
With these thoughts in mind, Sun Wukong left the place.
Upon receiving the order, the Golden Ram Venerable and Kui Ox became excited.
They immediately selected a portion of their troops and followed them to Hongyi and Lin County.
Sun Wukong trailed close behind.
After some thought, he sent a message to Jin Zha and Mu Zha to handle the Golden Ram Venerable, while Sun Wukong followed Kui Ox to Hongyi.
The Queen Mother of the West and her followers were awaiting news; in Hongyi and Lin County, there were only a few Heavenly Soldiers and Generals stationed.
The Golden Ram Venerable and Kui Ox, though not Great Heavenly Venerates, were indeed top-tier Heavenly Venerates with real strength approaching that of a Great Heavenly Venerate.
They had incredibly ancient origins but had always been stuck at the realm of Heavenly Venerate, unable to step into that of Great Heavenly Venerate.
But among the ancient gods, they were considered relatively strong demon gods and had some reputation.
To deal with a few Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, their descendants were sufficient, let alone when they took matters into their own hands.
The Queen Mother of the West did not take the matter seriously, and neither did the Golden Ram Venerable and Kui Ox.
Kui Ox arrived in Hongyi, his eyes fixed on the living beings below, with an overwhelming demonic aura and boundless black clouds rolling around him, a clear sign of a great demon’s emergence.
Beneath in Hongyi, there were over a hundred Heavenly Soldiers and two Heavenly Generals.
Under normal circumstances, facing a Heavenly Venerate like Kui Ox, they would already be trembling in fear.
But this time, their faces were filled with cold laughter, as they looked at Kui Ox with disdain, almost as if they were looking at a dead man.
This made Kui Ox frown, feeling that something was not right.
The aura of these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals was quite unpleasant to him.
“Something’s wrong, why aren’t they afraid of me?
Logically speaking, a bunch of chaps, at most Earth Immortals, should be afraid of me.”
Kui Ox was puzzled.
Nevertheless, he still shouted, “Listen, beings below, I am Kui Ox, a divine general from the Kunlun Ancient Divine Court here to subjugate Hongyi.
Those willing to submit, kneel immediately to show your submission, and those who are unwilling shall be killed without mercy.”
The citizens of Hongyi trembled in fear.
They naturally did not know of any Divine Ox, but they had vaguely heard of the Divine Court and knew it was a place of extreme might, yet seemed to be opposed to the Heavenly Court.
Now that the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were stationed in their Hongyi, the citizens were somewhat afraid but not very worried.
“You are nothing but a group of treacherous minions and rebellious demons daring to harm the common people.
Go back and tell the Queen Mother of the West that wrongdoing leads to self-destruction; do not court death.”
One of the Heavenly Generals stepped forward, radiating a powerful Immortal Light.
He stared at Kui Ox, and although he was only an Earth Immortal, there was not a hint of fear on his face.
It wasn’t that he was brave; it was because the Heavenly General knew that he had support.
Someone had arrived before Kui Ox did.
Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, was now standing behind him.
Small as Kui Ox was, even if the Queen Mother of the West herself came, the Heavenly General would have courage, not so fearful.
For behind him stood the Great Sage Equaling Heaven.
In the hearts of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, Sun Wukong was almost synonymous with invincibility.
Thus, this Heavenly Soldier was full of confidence.
Kui Ox was unsure, a mere Heavenly General daring to speak to him like this?
His face darkened as he icily said, “Ignorant fool, do you realize that I am a Heavenly Venerate, and you, a mere Earth Immortal, dare to be so audacious in front of me?”
“How laughable, little Kui Ox, to call yourself a divine god?
You are but a demon, and we, the noble Heavenly Soldiers of the Heavenly Court, have nothing to fear from you,”
the Heavenly General arrogantly said, his face filled with disdain.
“Well said.”
“The Heavenly General is right, crush this stinking demon.”
“Heavenly General is invincible, and all demons bow down before him.”
The citizens of Hongyi shouted, filled with excitement.
Having been somewhat worried at the arrival of Kui Ox and his followers, they immediately felt reassured upon witnessing such ferocity from the Heavenly General.
In the minds of the citizens, both Heavenly Generals and Heavenly Venerates bore the word ‘Heavenly,’ so their strengths must be similar.
Moreover, they had two Heavenly Generals on their side, why fear a mere Heavenly Venerate.
Hearing the cheering of the citizens, Kui Ox laughed in rage.
And the Heavenly General felt a bit awkward.
He was just a Heavenly General, but their cheering made it seem as if he was invincible, something his peers would surely ridicule.
Just a mere Heavenly General, I could crush you with one finger, yet you dare to be presumptuous before me?”
Kui Ox laughed, full of disdain.