Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven

76: Chapter 76: Defying the Master’s Orders 76: Chapter 76: Defying the Master’s Orders Seeing Bai Yu’s indifferent expression, Fahai sneered, “Do you think the Three Realms of today are the same as before?

Even the Monkey King must ally with many masters just to protect himself, and you’re merely a Celestial Immortal.

Do you really think you’re invincible?”

Bai Yu opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but found himself unable to voice any rebuttals.

Indeed, he had encountered quite a few masters lately.

Upon reflection, a Celestial Immortal really wasn’t much.

“How about we go back to Huaguo Mountain?

It’s safer there.”

Bai Yu hesitated for a moment before making the suggestion.

Lu Dongbin smiled slightly and said, “Have you heard the saying ‘Troubles come from above while you sit at home’?

If a great disaster is destined, even if we hide in Huaguo Mountain, we won’t be able to escape it.

It’s better to enter the world, experience the great calamity of the Three Realms, and enhance ourselves.

That’s the way to survival.”

“Besides, we plan to follow the Monkey King.

Although we are under his protection, we should also be able to assist him.

You don’t just want to be a parasite, do you?”

Bai Yu immediately retorted, “I am not like that at all.

Let’s not waste more words, let’s go.”

The three of them went together to journey through the Three Realms.

At this moment, Sun Wukong had already reached the East Sea.

Li Guangming was waiting there; hands clasped behind him, he looked effortlessly dashing and transcendent.

Sun Wukong bowed and said, “I have seen Brother Senior.”

Noticing that Sun Wukong was not as enthusiastic as at the beginning, Li Guangming slightly smiled and said, “Still angry?”

“Yes.”

Sun Wukong admitted without hesitation.

Li Guangming slightly smiled and said, “You, Monkey, are rather petty.

I came to you this time because there is something I need to inform you about.”

“Please speak, Brother Senior.”

Sun Wukong’s eyes were sharp, fixed on Li Guangming.

“Master wants you to assist the Buddhist Realm, to guard the Netherworld and prevent it from being reclaimed by the Heavenly Court,”

Li Guangming said indifferently.

“What?”

Sun Wukong was stunned.

He didn’t expect such a request from his master.

Assist the Buddhist Realm and guard the Netherworld?

What exactly was Master thinking?

How could he say such a thing.

Given Sun Wukong’s temperament and his relationship with the Buddhist Realm, how could he possibly help the Buddhist Realm?

Sun Wukong was silent, not agreeing immediately.

Li Guangming’s expression darkened.

He said somewhat displeased, “Wukong, are you unwilling?”

Sun Wukong shook his head, staring at Li Guangming, and said, “Old Sun holds immense respect for Master.

If Master commands, even if it means being shattered to pieces, Old Sun wouldn’t hesitate, but I absolutely cannot agree to this matter.”

Li Guangming’s expression grew colder as he coldly stated, “Do you dare to defy a master’s order?”

Sun Wukong shook his head with a laugh and said, “Brother Senior, don’t make it sound so grave.

It’s not that I’m unwilling to obey the master’s orders, but there are some things where Old Sun has his own principles.

Unless the master provides me with a sufficient reason, I cannot possibly help the Buddhist Realm.”

He was very firm, without a hint of hesitation, insisting on a sufficient reason.

Li Guangming coldly stated, “There’s no reason, just some arrangements by the master.

He hopes you will cooperate.

If you can do this, after the matter is completed, master will officially take you back to Mount Fangcun.”

Sun Wukong was somewhat touched.

He stared at Li Guangming, as if verifying the reliability of his words.

In the end, Sun Wukong suddenly scoffed.

“I must decline.”

Li Guangming had not expected that Sun Wukong would ultimately refuse.

He was somewhat annoyed, staring at Sun Wukong as he said, “You monkey, do you no longer wish to obey even your master’s orders?”

Sun Wukong completely calmed down, his expression solemn as he replied, “Monkey King, this has nothing to do with respecting the teacher and valuing his teachings.

It is merely a personal grievance of Old Sun’s.

I cannot assist the Buddhist Realm.

Please ask the master to find other brothers to take action.”

Having said that, he turned to leave.

A fierce light flashed in Li Guangming’s eyes, and with a flash of brilliance in his hand, an axe appeared and he struck directly at Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong, as if he had anticipated the attack, dodged to the side, his face showing no sign of anger.

“Monkey King, why must you do this?

The disciple was merely being willful for a moment, why must you resort to killing?”

Li Guangming’s expression calmed down, and staring at Sun Wukong, he coldly said, “Wukong, I know you are unruly and have your own ideas, but this is the teacher’s command.

If you do not obey, it is an act of defiance against the teacher’s orders, and I naturally cannot spare you.”

Sun Wukong sighed, lamenting, “The way our teacher’s line conducts itself is still so domineering.

It was so when they drove me away back then, and it remains so now.”

He suddenly raised his head, glaring at Li Guangming, “Monkey King, I don’t want to fight you.

Please don’t force me, and tell the teacher that from now on, consider Old Sun no longer a disciple.”

Li Guangming’s expression darkened, and he said coldly, “Are you intending to betray the sect?”

Sun Wukong burst into loud laughter, his voice filled with sarcasm.

Li Guangming actually accused him of betraying the sect, yet it was the teacher who had personally expelled him from the sect, also warning him not to disclose his lineage, otherwise, his skin would be stripped, his bones ground, and his soul sent to the Nine Netherworlds, condemning him to never turn over a new leaf.

What great mistake had Sun Wukong really made back then?

It was nothing more than showing off some Divine Skills in front of his brothers, and such punishment was completely undeserved.

If it were said that Sun Wukong had no resentments, that would be impossible.

However, his gratitude towards Patriarch Bodhi suppressed those resentments.

Now that Li Guangming again claimed he was betraying the sect and even struck at him, Sun Wukong’s grievances were completely ignited.

“What are you laughing at?”

Li Guangming’s expression turned somewhat icy.

He felt that Sun Wukong was mocking him.

Sun Wukong restrained his smile, speaking lightly, “Don’t blame me, brother.

I was just laughing at myself.”

Li Guangming asked again, “Do you obey the teacher’s orders or not?”

“If I do not obey the teacher’s orders, do you intend to kill me?”

Sun Wukong counter-queried.

Li Guangming was slightly taken aback, then coldly said, “If you wish to be a traitor to the sect, I have no choice but to take action.”

This already gave out the answer.

Sun Wukong smiled, his smile somewhat ironic.

“Monkey King, how much do you understand about my strength?”

He suddenly asked Li Guangming, his expression somewhat peculiar.

Without waiting for Li Guangming to speak, Sun Wukong continued, “Monkey King, do you really think you can defeat me?”

Li Guangming scoffed, his Heavenly Venerate Realm cultivation releasing.

No wonder he was so confident when facing Sun Wukong.

Yet Sun Wukong was not at all anxious, he smiled lightly and said, “Monkey King, sometimes being of a high realm does not mean you are stronger.

I’ve fought Heavenly Venerate Realms before, not just one or two, and you cannot defeat me.

I advise you not to take action.”

“Heh heh.”

Li Guangming scoffed repeatedly, not believing this claim.