Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven

28: Chapter 28 Guests Seeking Refuge from Misfortune 28: Chapter 28 Guests Seeking Refuge from Misfortune The Crocodile God did not hesitate and transformed into a fierce demonic wind, attempting to flee the place.

A long spear materialized, piercing straight through the demonic wind, impaling the Crocodile God upon it.

Nezha trembled violently, the Crocodile God shattered into pieces, struck down by him.

Master Erlang, somewhat reluctantly, also appeared.

Mu Han and the others were terrified, only then realizing how many powerful figures Sun Wukong had summoned, even calling upon these two great deities.

“Wukong, I will return to the Purple Bamboo Forest first.

If there’s anything that requires my intervention, just let me know,” he said.

A beam of Buddha’s Light appeared, and the Great Mercy and Great Compassion Guanyin Bodhisattva manifested.

Her voice was gentle, giving off a compassionate aura.

However, the demons did not overlook her majesty.

This great Bodhisattva, whose status in the Heavenly Court rivaled that of Tathagata Buddha from Western Heaven.

She was even stronger than some Buddhas, having surpassed the Taiyi Celestial Immortal and stepped into the rank of Heavenly Venerate.

Sun Wukong knew that by stepping forward, the Bodhisattva was backing him up.

Even the ancient deity Kunpeng dared not underestimate this great Bodhisattva.

“Bodhisattva, travel safely, and thank you for your assistance,” he said gratefully.

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled slightly and turned to leave.

Sun Wukong wanted to thank Master Erlang, but he was interrupted.

“Wukong, as brothers, there’s no need for so many words.

Besides, we didn’t really help much,” he said.

Sun Wukong nodded, then smiled, “Even so, thank you, brother.

If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know.”

Master Erlang slightly smiled and responded, “Good.”

That was exactly what he wanted from Sun Wukong.

To re-establish the Heavenly Court, the support of top-tier powerhouses was needed, and Sun Wukong, with both his strength and reputation, was certainly among them.

Even if Sun Wukong did not join his camp, just having him stand in support during the re-establishment of the Heavenly Court would be enough.

Nezha rolled his eyes and said, “You monkey, you’re too indecisive.

What harm could there be in joining us outright?

Don’t you want to see stability in the Three Realms?”

Sun Wukong merely smiled slightly and did not argue.

Master Erlang pulled Nezha, preventing him from continuing, and they left together.

“Big brother, why are you pulling me away?”

They flew away on clouds, with Nezha feeling quite unsatisfied.

He felt he had left Sun Wukong without a comeback.

With a bit more effort, persuading the monkey to join their side didn’t seem too difficult.

Master Erlang pulling him away at this time wasted a good opportunity.

Sighing softly, Master Erlang said, “Re-establishing the Heavenly Court is not so simple.

Some play the cosmos like a chessboard, using gods, immortals, and Buddhas as pieces.

Until their game is decided, they will not allow a new Heavenly Court.

Anyone who dares to interfere will surely die.”

“The Elder Lord?”

Nezha was startled, thinking of one person.

Lord Li certainly counted as one; he was a patriarch of the creation of heaven and earth.

If he wasn’t qualified to be a player, then no one else was more qualified.

“There are others.

The Three Realms are not as simple as you think.

After many changes, many things have been submerged in the river of history.

But once they are revealed, they will cause a great shock in the Three Realms, like Kunpeng.”

Master Erlang’s eyes flickered, he understood something but did not speak directly.

Some things were taboos.

As long as they were not mentioned, no trouble would occur.

Once mentioned, they could provoke changes.

“Forget it, I’d better just listen to my elder brother.

The Three Realms are too complicated,” Nezha said, shaking his head, unwilling to ponder further.

Whatever his elder brother suggested, he would just follow.

Sun Wukong and the Ox Demon King parted ways.

The Demon Kings followed the Ox Demon King as well.

Bai Yu followed Sun Wukong back to Huaguo Mountain.

“Just find a place to live here on your own, I don’t have many rules here, just do as you please,” Wukong instructed before leaping to the mountain’s peak where he sat, lost in thought.

The young monkeys were curious about Bai Yu.

The ones that had already developed spirituality cautiously approached him and, upon discovering he posed no threat, happily played with him.

Bai Yu stayed in Huaguo Mountain with Sun Wukong for ten days.

The tranquility of those ten days was so surreal that he almost couldn’t bear it, thinking he was dreaming.

“Great Saint, are we going to continue living this peaceful life?” Bai Yu asked, plucking up his courage.

Wukong glanced at him and smiled, “Do you think a peaceful life is bad?”

Faced with his question, Bai Yu didn’t know how to respond.

Wukong shook his head, “You are still too young.

Only when you reach my age will you understand that peace is a blessing.

Speaking of trouble, here it comes.”

Bai Yu was startled, then looked toward the vault of heaven.

Trouble had indeed arrived, a streak of escaping light smashed toward Huaguo Mountain, penetrating the barriers and descending.

Clearly, Sun Wukong had intentionally allowed the other party to enter.

“Is this Huaguo Mountain?

Great Saint, save me!”

As the escaping light dissipated, a rather handsome middle-aged Daoist appeared.

He instantly recognized the place and cried out in joy.

“It’s that flirtatious Immortal.”

Bai Yu recognized the newcomer’s origin.

One of the Eight Immortals of the Upper Grotto, Lu Dongbin, a real flirtatious Immortal.

Which female immortal had he infuriated now to be hunted down like this?

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”

Wukong slowly approached, a peculiar smile on his face.

“Lu Dongbin, you old rake, after all these years, you still haven’t changed your ways.

You even dare to provoke such a powerful female demoness,” Wukong teased.

Lu Dongbin gave an awkward laugh, “Great Saint, you’ve completely misunderstood.

I’m not that kind of person.

Actually, I came specifically to visit the Great Saint.

I just happened to encounter this female demoness causing trouble on the way here, so I wanted to subdue her.

But to my surprise, I couldn’t defeat her.”

At this point, Lu Dongbin was so embarrassed he wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

He, one of the Eight Immortals of the Upper Grotto and a Great Luo Celestial Immortal, couldn’t defeat a female demoness and was instead chased by her, which was indeed humiliating.

“Boom.”

Just then, the magical prohibitions around Huaguo Mountain trembled as the attacker tried to forcibly break in.

Wukong, impatient, swung his staff and struck.

Crash.

The female demon was hurled out and vanished from sight.

Lu Dongbin breathed a sigh of relief, glad the trouble was finally over.

He popped an elixir, which slightly healed his injuries.

Then, Lu Dongbin lay down on the grass nearby.

“It’s safer to be with the Great Saint.

I plan to stay in Huaguo Mountain.

Great Saint, you don’t need to go out of your way to accommodate me, I can take care of myself,” he stated.

Bai Yu blinked, wondering if this man was really Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals of the Upper Grotto?

He was nothing like the rumors, quite unreservedly, he was just like a rogue, which left Bai Yu speechless.

“Are you here to seek refuge?” Wukong’s eyes gleamed as he guessed Lu Dongbin’s motive.

Being chased by a female demoness, unable to defeat her.

He had simply come to cling to a strong ally, seeking a place to hide from trouble.

Lu Dongbin, this guy was even craftier than a monkey.