Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 552: Four Six Five - Jade Emperor’s Betrayal_2

Chapter 552: Four Six Five - Jade Emperor’s Betrayal_2

In the end, all words turned into an inevitable sigh, "Ah, brother Jiang, I acknowledge everything you said. It was me who disappointed your expectations, but things have reached a point of no return, and I must walk this path no matter where it leads."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen frowned, "What do you mean there’s no turning back? If you surrender willingly, and return to the Heaven Court with me, I can plead on your behalf, owing to your past merits, to spare your life."

Even though Sun Wukong had committed sins that were unforgivable, Jiang Chen was willing to intercede for him, to spare his life. These words were full of sincerity.

Those nearby, including the Pagoda Bearing Heavenly King, were deeply moved by this. If circumstances had permitted, they would have grabbed Jiang Chen and implored the Emperor Lord to reconsider.

However, although Jiang Chen’s intention was sincere, Sun Wukong didn’t appreciate it. It seemed as if he truly intended to walk this path till the end.

Sun Wukong said, "You’re a soldier, and I’m a thief. It’s only natural for you to capture me. I don’t blame you. But if you want me to surrender without a fight, that’s impossible."

Then, with a swing of his cudgel, Sun Wukong pointed at Jiang Chen and said, "If you want to capture Sun Wukong, then let’s see who is the stronger one."

Jiang Chen’s face instantly became grave. However, he didn’t make a move. Instead, he gave Sun Wukong one last chance:

"Sun Wukong, I’ll give you another opportunity. If you turn back now, and join me in capturing the six demons by your side, we will count your merits against your crimes. I’ll personally plead to the Jade Emperor to pardon all your offences."

"This is your last chance, so think carefully!"

Upon hearing these words, the six demons beside Sun Wukong didn’t move. However, they tensed up inside and watched out for Sun Wukong, afraid he might suddenly turn on them. After all, Sun Wukong had a history of betraying his partners.

Last time, they all agreed to rebel against heaven together. But the very next day, Sun Wukong accepted the Heaven Court’s command, became the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and betrayed them all, almost enraging the six demons to death.

Though they were vigilant, the six demons didn’t show their unease at this moment, in order not to provoke Sun Wukong.

Meanwhile, the Bull Demon King openly shouted at Jiang Chen, "Jiang Chen, stop trying to sow discord! We seven brothers’ relationship is as solid as gold. We advance and retreat together, and will not be provoked by you."

Peng Demon King also chimed in, "Big brother is right. We seven holy beings pledged our loyalty under the witness of Heaven and Earth. How could we do anything as base as violating our oath?"

At this point, Sun Wukong stepped forward to stop the six demons from further responding. Turning to Jiang Chen, he said, "Brother Jiang, I made a mistake once before and let my brothers down. If I betray them again and join you to capture them, how would I face the world thereafter?"

"Please say no more. Today, the seven of us stand and fall together, vowing to resist Heaven Court to the end."

Sun Wukong’s statement was resolute, showing his determined resolve that won’t be swayed by Jiang Chen’s words.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen refrained from trying to persuade him further. Instead, he merely uttered the phrase "incredibly stubborn," and ordered his heavenly soldiers to attack Huaguo Mountain.

"Incredibly stubborn!"

"Everyone, let’s unite and capture Sun Wukong and the other six demons."

While speaking, Jiang Chen made his move. Lightning sprang from his hands, covering the sky as it enveloped Sun Wukong and the six demons.

"I’ll handle this!"

With a shout, Sun Wukong leaped high into the air, swinging his cudgel towards the lightning-filled sky.

With a thunderous explosion, an unimaginable force came from the cudgel, shattering the dazzling lightning into spots of light that scattered across the sky.

Impressive!

Ancient Daluo!

From their brief contact, Jiang Chen could tell that Sun Wukong’s current cultivation was at the level of Ancient Daluo, one of the superior realms within the Daluo.

It had been too fast. As Jiang Chen remembered, the last time he saw Sun Wukong, he was at the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal, still some way off from achieving the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

However, now, after a year or two of absence, he’d progressed from the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal to the realm of Ancient Daluo. This progress was not merely a step up but a massive leap.

It could only be speculated that these Pan Peaches, celestial wines, numerous delicacies, and the Golden Pill from the Supreme Old Master, were not consumed in vain.

In a short span of time, Sun Wukong’s cultivation made rapid progress. Not only did he break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal, but he also advanced to the second realm of Daluo, the Ancient Daluo.

Jiang Chen felt that this was not the limit for Sun Wukong. Given the short period of time, how could he possibly have completely absorbed the medicinal power of the Pan Peaches and the Golden Pill? There must be more power accumulating inside him, waiting to be discovered.

If he also refines these medicinal powers, his strength will surely grow stronger, and he’ll progress effortlessly to the realm of Far Ancient Daluo.

No wonder Sun Wukong’s strength increased after he emerged from the Eight Diagrams furnace of the Supreme Old Master.

It was largely because the medicinal powers deposited in his body were refined into him by the Samadhi True Fire, which led to the enhancement of his strength.

But that’s not important. What is crucial is that Jiang Chen has to capture Sun Wukong.

With a single thought, Jiang Chen changed the Divine Ability in his hand. The Innate Five-Color Divine Light swept out, covering a million li, reflecting the surrounding mountains and rivers in five colors.

BOOM!

Just like the sound of the sky collapsing and earth splitting, the Five-Color Divine Light suddenly collapsed, and the divine light from all over the sky fell, sweeping down towards the seven demons.