469: Chapter 221: Expelled from the Clan_5 469: Chapter 221: Expelled from the Clan_5 The two sides exchanged blows, locked in a struggle indistinguishable in outcome.
Sun Guangyue wielded a long spear, its shadow casting myriad strikes, clashing with Sun Wukong.
His spear struck Sun Wukong from time to time, yet it seldom left a mark on his body.
This moved Sun Guangyue deeply; Sun Wukong’s flesh was much stronger than he had anticipated.
He was certain that Sun Wukong’s physical strength had not been this formidable before.
Which meant Sun Wukong had improved even more recently.
Sun Guangyue found it hard to believe—such a short time had passed, yet this monkey’s pace of improvement was astoundingly fast.
He exerted himself to burst forth, trying to suppress Sun Wukong.
However, Sun Wukong didn’t give him the slightest chance.
Mana surged throughout his body, growing ever more formidable.
Every swing of the Jingu Bang carried boundless magical power.
Now, Sun Guangyue was retreating, his footing faltering, actually starting to be at a disadvantage.
“You’re trying to compete in physical strength, engaging in close combat, have you forgotten what the master said?
Sun Wukong is a natural Victorious Fighting Sage, his martial arts surely rank within the top three in the Three Realms.
You’re no match for him in close combat; keep your distance, bombard him with immortal techniques.”
The Great Dragon bellowed.
Sun Guangyue knew he had made a grave mistake.
A spark of understanding flickered in his eyes as he began to pull back.
Sun Wukong wouldn’t give him the chance; he closed the gap on Sun Guangyue, not allowing him any distance.
“Shameless.”
Sun Guangyue roared indignantly.
Sun Wukong sneered at the accusation, thinking if one couldn’t win a fight, to call the opponent shameless was truly shameless.
Without inquiring further, he launched a barrage of blows with his staff, forcing Sun Guangyue to keep retreating.
Sun Guangyue’s face darkened, aware of his previous carelessness.
Preoccupied with gaining distance, he never considered that, in the heat of battle with Sun Wukong, creating such a gap was an opportunity that Wukong would never afford him.
Now, caught by Sun Wukong in such a moment, Sun Guangyue sensed trouble.
He was thoroughly at a disadvantage now, being pressed and beaten by Sun Wukong.
Seeing this, the Great Dragon furrowed his brows, realizing his earlier warning might have actually put Sun Guangyue at a disadvantage.
The setback Sun Guangyue was facing now could be attributed to his own interference.
Considering this, he felt extremely embarrassed.
Just then, the Tathagata Buddha from the Heavenly Court finally received a message from Mount Ling.
He looked over the content and his face underwent a drastic change.
With a roar, he exclaimed, “That bastard Jade Emperor, to deceive me thus!”
The Tathagata’s eyes reddened, aware of what had transpired.
The Jade Emperor had actually sent people to destroy Mount Ling; had Sun Wukong and his companions not arrived ahead of time, Mount Ling would undoubtedly have fallen.
“What happened?”
The Great Emperor Ziwei asked.
With a grave voice, the Tathagata replied, “The Jade Emperor dispatched three top-tier Great Heavenly Venerates to attack Mount Ling.
Fortunately, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven saw through the Jade Emperor’s plans and headed for Mount Ling in advance.
They are now engaged in a fierce battle with those three top-tier Great Heavenly Venerates.
I beseech your highness to permit this old subject to return and rescue Mount Ling.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei was startled, knowing the Tathagata had offended the Jade Emperor to aid him.
If for that reason Mount Ling were to fall, he truly didn’t know how to face the Tathagata.
Thankfully, Sun Wukong was there; otherwise, he would have suffered a loss this time.
It wasn’t just about damaging his reputation; it could also lead to the Tathagata harboring resentment against him.
After all, if it weren’t for him, the Tathagata wouldn’t have made an enemy of the Jade Emperor.
Seeing the Tathagata ready to return, the Great Emperor Ziwei immediately said, “Of course, Judicial Deity, accompany the Tathagata Buddha to Mount Ling.
If possible, take out those three Great Heavenly Venerates.”
“Yes.”
Yang Jian replied gravely.
“Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Judicial Deity.”
Having expressed his thanks, the Tathagata Buddha hurriedly headed westward.
Yang Jian also mounted the clouds, speeding towards Mount Ling.
As they neared Mount Ling, they felt the intense fluctuations.
A group of formidable beings were clashing, and half of Mount Ling had already collapsed.
The three top-tier Great Heavenly Venerates, with their overwhelming mana, were in a fierce struggle with Sun Wukong and his allies.
Suddenly, Sun Guangyue’s expression changed; he sensed something amiss.
“Not good, the Tathagata has returned, run!”
They were well aware of the Tathagata’s strength, nearly equal to that of their master.
If the Tathagata were to return, staying there would put them in real danger.
Without hesitation, despite the attacks on them, the three used their techniques to flee.
By the time the Tathagata and Yang Jian arrived, Sun Guangyue and his companions had already escaped.
Sun Wukong suddenly burst into loud laughter, scornfully saying, “Jade Emperor, even if you sent three top-tier Great Heavenly Venerates to launch a sneak attack on Mount Ling, what of it?
They were still slaughtered by us like bereaved dogs, fleeing in panic.
To think you dare oppose the Heavenly Court in such a manner, ha!
It’s utterly ludicrous.
No wonder people say the Jade Emperor is as stupid as a pig, a pig demon ascending to enlightenment—it’s truly the case.”
Everywhere, pig demons were shocked; the Jade Emperor was one of their own kind.
They felt deeply ashamed, mainly because the Jade Emperor’s reputation had recently been particularly bad.
Instantly, an ancient-times surviving pig demon Heavenly Venerate declared in a voice that echoed through the Three Realms,
“As an elder of the pig demon clan, I hereby expel the Jade Emperor from our kind.
His stupidity is an individual case and should not be taken to mean all pigs are stupid.”
When the Jade Emperor heard these words, he was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of old blood.