Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage
Chapter 262 - 251

Chapter 262: 251

Sun Wukong found Hong Jun and Di Jun and, after a discussion about Taoist magic, Hong Jun gave Sun Wukong a talisman that contained the karma connected with Tathagata.

Wukong stored Di Jun’s three feathers in his pouch and asked, "How should I go out? Through the back of the Mountain and Rivers Sheji Map?"

Wukong had already known that it was Hong Jun who had taken the Mountain and Rivers Sheji Map from Yuan Hong’s hands back then.

Hong Jun shook his head and said, "No. This Mountain and Rivers Sheji Map is the place where this world was torn apart. Outside, countless Chaos Heaven Demons are attacking, trying to further tear the rift. If you walked out from here, you would be torn to pieces in an instant."

Wukong felt a shock in his heart. So it was; no wonder two Great Dao Sages had to join forces to suppress this void. The Chaos Heaven Demons had already torn this place apart and were desperately trying to further widen the rift.

Hong Jun said, "This place cannot be defended."

Wukong asked, "Even with the Cultivation Level of two Great Dao Sages, you still can’t defend it?"

Di Jun bitterly smiled and said, "The one who struck down Xuan Ming with a palm is a Great Dao Demon God among the Chaos Heaven Demons. He is still in slumber, and that time, it was only because he sensed your presence that he exhausted his mental energy to awaken from his slumber, tore the heavens, and struck with a palm. After that, he had no more strength left. Only when one hundred twenty-nine thousand six hundred years pass in full will the Great Dao Demon Gods completely awaken. By then, this void will definitely collapse; it cannot be defended."

Wukong felt a chill in his heart. There was a Great Dao Sage among the Chaos Heaven Demons?

"Once Heaven and Earth were split, the Great Dao Principles would brew for an Immeasurable Calamity, giving rise to Great Dao Demon Gods. They sleep for exactly one hundred twenty-nine thousand six hundred years. When the Immeasurable Calamity arrives, they will awaken," said Hong Jun, his expression grave.

He had emerged from a shattered realm, miraculously rose, and cultivated into a Great Dao Sage. Only then did the current Earth Immortal Realm and everything else exist.

Wukong asked, "Then how do I get out?"

Hong Jun replied, "Just like Tathagata did, tear open the Heavenly Dao Laws and go out directly."

Having said that, Hong Jun swept his great sleeve, and Wukong already soared into the air, heading toward the heavens.

Suddenly, a small crack appeared in the sky, Wukong’s expression became stern, and he leaped out with a dive.

After leaving the Earth Immortal Realm, boundless Chaos Qi surged over. Wukong’s body was strong, and his Mana was high, already close to a Heavenly Dao Saint, so naturally, this Chaos Qi could not harm him. The place was all like a fog-like chaos, vast and boundless, boundlessly immense. If one with an unfirm mind came here, they would probably collapse in an instant.

Wukong looked around and did not see any sign of Chaos Heaven Demons. It seemed that Hong Jun had made some calculations before sending him here. Therefore, Wukong raised Hong Jun’s talisman, his Mana and Hongmeng Purple Qi poured into it, and with three shouts of "Sakyamuni," the talisman emitted a luminous glow.

Wukong felt the karma within being stirred, and then the talisman flew forward.

Wukong moved his feet and rode on the Somersault Cloud, following the talisman, ready to kill Tathagata!

At this time, Tathagata was sitting and practicing in the shattered realm. He had completely integrated the body of the Daoist with Treasures, and now, as long as he cut off his obsessions, he could completely eradicate the three corpses and significantly increase his power, waiting to decide a victory or defeat with Wukong before he could achieve the realm of a Heavenly Dao Saint!

"Hmph! Sun Wukong, you caused this esteemed body to be in such a state, I will not rest until I flay and debone you," Tathagata’s eyes flashed with a violent tint, his hatred for Wukong ran deep, and Wukong felt the same hatred for Tathagata.

In this world, there is no hate without cause. Buddha said, "Plant such a cause, receive such an effect." Tathagata planted an evil cause, toying with Wukong at will, naturally reaping an evil effect. Heavenly Dao cycles, karma interconnected, retribution is incorruptible!

Tathagata’s plan was well laid. As long as he severed his obsessions and transformed this shattered realm into a Magical Treasure, he would be an invincible existence among the Heavenly Dao Saints! It could only be said that such a person was lucky; in the vast chaos, he actually managed to catch a thread of life, finding this shattered realm.

Hong Jun also owned a Magical Treasure refined from a shattered realm, named Heaven and Earth Seal, wielding it could turn heaven and earth upside down.

Tathagata was also a genius not likely to be utterly defeated. During The Investiture of the Gods Period, he dared to plot against Saints, showing his remarkable talents and strategy! This time, it was much like King Yue Goujian, enduring hardships to seek revenge, finally finding a clue to sever his obsessions. But, he was out of time.

For, a huge golden staff was already plummeting down right toward his head!

"Creation Heavenly Mechanism Staff!" Tathagata’s expression drastically changed, he slapped his palms onto the ground and flew backward, dodging.

"Boom!"

Wukong struck with his staff, the power of the blow was immense, causing the Chaos Qi to roll tumultuously, and the shattered Heaven and Earth trembled continuously.

This shattered Heaven and Earth resembled an isolated island in the vast sea, but it floated along with the Chaos Qi, not static. Tathagata had never expected Wukong to pursue him into the Chaotic World, much less find the fractured Heaven and Earth where he had hidden.

Tathagata exclaimed, "Impressive, Sun Wukong, you truly have the ability to track me down here!"

Wukong shrank his staff and slung it over his shoulder, his eyes cold, sneering, "Tathagata, your time is up! Today, I am here to claim your life."

Tathagata angrily retorted, "You’d need the ability to do so!"

Tathagata wielded a Demon-Subduing Pestle, gripping it in his hand, he rushed forward to fight Wukong.

In close combat, Tathagata was no match for Wukong. Under Yuan Hong’s guidance, Wukong’s staff technique had become smooth and fluid, making it difficult to gain the upper hand in close combat. Tathagata took two hits in succession, but fortunately, he managed to deflect most of the force from the incoming staff, thereby not sustaining severe injuries.

"Boom!"

Tathagata’s body burst into intense golden light, and he launched his own creation — the Tathagata Palm!

This Tathagata Palm was developed from the Buddhist Sect’s Great Hand Seal, transforming it into his signature technique with even greater power. As he struck with the palm, Mana surged wildly, the shattered Heaven and Earth trembled, and the remnants of mountains and broken walls all around crumbled, dust flying everywhere. A giant palm imprint, covering thousands of miles, came crashing down from the sky, intending to kill Wukong with a single blow.

Wukong was not to be outdone. He planted the Creation Heavenly Mechanism Staff into the ground and began forming Dharma Seals with his hands.

"Bang!"

The Great Revolution Seal was summoned, erupting from his crown and also expanding into a gargantuan size, appearing as enormous as the tools used by Pangu. With the revolution successful across the world, the Great Revolution Seal had reached its full potential, merely awaiting Wukong’s achievement as a Heavenly Dao Saint for it to progress further.

The Great Revolution Seal, carrying the revolutionary will of all beings, showed in the battle between the Victorious Fighting Buddha and the Jade Emperor that the will of the beings was unstoppable, unblockable, and unbreachable! This revolutionary will was many times stronger than before, overwhelming as it overturned seas and rivers, and shattered mountains and earth.

"Thud!"

The Great Revolution Seal and the Tathagata Palm collided, generating a muffled sound, then the Tathagata Palm gradually cracked and dissolved into streaks of golden light scattering everywhere.

Tathagata’s expression grew extremely grim as he stared at the Great Revolution Seal whirling amidst the Chaos Qi in the sky, then he spoke slowly, "Have you completed the grand ambition of revolutionizing the world? Has the Great Revolution Seal reached its full potential?"

Wukong’s face was devoid of emotion as he slowly lowered the Great Revolution Seal into his left hand, sneering, "Indeed! Tathagata, tomorrow will mark your death anniversary! I will use your blood to consecrate my Great Revolution Seal, to consecrate the revolutionary will of all beings!"

Tathagata chuckled coldly twice, saying nothing.

Wukong said, "Tathagata, without the Turning Wheel Sage King Great Seal, I wonder how you will manage to temporarily bring forth the Turning Wheel Sage King? Today, your death is certain!"

Wukong retracted the Creation Heavenly Mechanism Staff, and the scythe and ax emerged from the Great Revolution Seal. He gripped the ax in his hand while the scythe slowly orbited him, emitting chilling cold light that could tear through flesh and skin upon contact.

The last time Tathagata sacrificed the Turning Wheel Sage King, captured Daoist Multi-Treasure, and shattered the Heavenly Dao Laws to escape from this realm and save his life, but now there was no escape, nor did he possess the Turning Wheel Sage King Great Seal to perform any sacrifices.

As to how Tathagata’s life will end, please listen to the next part. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)