Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 279 - 280: I won’t take the Western Classics anymore, you go with them

Chapter 279: Chapter 280: I won’t take the Western Classics anymore, you go with them

Zhu Bajie thought he had come up with a good idea, considering that not many knew about the Jingu Bang in the possession of their eldest brother—almost no one, in fact!

Even during the Havoc in Heaven, Sun Wukong had used a wooden staff. If there ever was a Jingu Bang in this world, then it was bound to be in the hands of Sun Wukong.

Hence, as long as one of these two monkeys could produce the Jingu Bang, then naturally, he was their eldest brother.

"Second Senior Brother, does our eldest brother still have the Jingu Bang? How come I don’t know about this?"

Sha Wujing, who was standing nearby, was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

His relationship with Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie was not all that close, so naturally, he was not very informed.

"Old Sand, you don’t know, not many people are privy to this matter. It’s precisely this that will prove our eldest brother’s identity!"

Zhu Bajie said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sha Wujing also thought it made sense.

"What do you two think?"

Zhu Bajie looked towards the two monkeys.

"That’s right, I have the Ruyi Jingu Bang. There’s only one such staff in the world. This monster couldn’t possibly possess it. As long as I can produce it, it will prove that I am the real Sun Wukong!"

Sun Wukong said with a nod and a smile.

Although Tang Monk had already recognized his identity by now, he was still curious to see what other abilities this monster possessed.

Speaking of which, Sun Wukong looked provocatively at the Six-Eared Macaque and said, "You demon, do you dare?"

Even so, upon hearing the challenge to produce the Ruyi Jingu Bang, the Six-Eared Macaque’s expression did not change at all, maintaining a serene and composed demeanor, as if the matter were of no consequence to him.

Sun Wukong was a bit surprised. How could this monkey act so convincingly like him? Could it be that the Two Saints of the West had given him something else?

"Quit the nonsense and start!"

Seeing this scene, Zhu Bajie didn’t want to wait any longer.

He wanted them to start as soon as possible!

Zhu Bajie looked at the two who he thought were both his eldest brothers and couldn’t help feeling a bit of a headache, hoping to identify his actual eldest brother sooner.

Hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Sun Wukong did not hesitate in the least and reached into his ear.

By this point, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, who had presumed Sun Wukong to be an impostor, were now curious upon seeing him act as if he had a real plan.

Only the Six-Eared Macaque remained complacent, not hastening in the slightest.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong could not help but sneer coldly, and appeared to take something out of his ear. With a flick of his wrist and the palm of his hand open,

he uttered "Grow!"

Instantly, the Ruyi Jingu Bang, which initially was no larger than a toothpick, had now grown to the thickness of a bowl.

Simultaneously, Sun Wukong did not forget to proudly exclaim, "How about that? I told you, I’m the real Sun Wukong. Right now, this Ruyi Jingu Bang is in my hand!"

"This..."

Zhu Bajie was somewhat surprised; he had thought this fake Sun Wukong should not have been able to produce it, but he had indeed brought it forth.

On the side, Sha Wujing couldn’t help but ask, "Second Senior Brother, is it possible that he is our eldest brother?"

They were shocked to see that the staff in Sun Wukong’s hand was indeed different from what they had seen before.

"Are you really Brother Monkey?"

Zhu Bajie turned towards the Sun Wukong whom he had thought was the impostor.

Xuanzang also glanced at the Six-Eared Macaque and took a few steps back, appearing as if he had just realized this monkey wasn’t Sun Wukong.

"Who are you? Why are you impersonating Sun Wukong?"

He had wanted to ask this question before, but refrained so as not to let the impostor catch on too soon.

He really did not understand how this monkey could impersonate Sun Wukong so convincingly, even responding to the Tight-Binding Spell.

At this moment, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing also came to their senses, retreating several steps back.

Sun Wukong watched and smiled slightly, somewhat proudly saying, "I told you, I am the real Sun Wukong, he is the demon!"

With that, Sun Wukong turned to the demon and said, "Demon, won’t you show your true form?"

In an instant, the situation had completely turned around.

At this moment, everyone unanimously believed that the Sun Wukong who produced the Ruyi Jingu Bang was the real Sun Wukong.

The other one was naturally considered the fake.

Their verdict was not without reason.

This Jingu Bang had never been used by Sun Wukong, always kept as a last resort, and not even known by Xuanzang and Sha Wujing. Now that he had brought it out, it naturally proved his identity.

Just then, the Six-Eared Macaque, who had been silent all along, couldn’t help but chuckle and said, "I didn’t expect you, this demon, to have some skills. Not only can you change into Old Sun’s likeness, but you can even conjure up the Ruyi Jingu Bang!"

"If not for the fact that Old Sun is indeed the true Sun Wukong, I’m afraid the average person would have been deceived by you!"

At that moment, the Six-Eared Macaque became inscrutable as he spoke.

"If you have the Ruyi Jingu Bang, then as the real Sun Wukong, how could I possibly not have it?"

As he spoke, the Six Eared Macaque reached into his ear just like Sun Wukong would do.

At this moment, Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sand Monk all turned their gaze towards the Six Eared Macaque, somewhat surprised—are they about to see this Sun Wukong produce a Ruyi Jingu Bang as well?

It wasn’t just them, even Sun Wukong was a bit puzzled.

Sure enough, at the next moment, the Six Eared Macaque really did produce something from his ear that looked like a toothpick when he held it in his palm.

Then, he too shouted, "Grow!"

The Ruyi Jingu Bang actually grew larger, in almost an instant.

The Ruyi Jingu Bang became as thick as a bowl, looking exactly the same as the one Sun Wukong had previously held.

This transformation had everyone present stunned.

When Sun Wukong first brought out his Ruyi Jingu Bang, they had thought that the monkey beside them was the demon.

However, unexpectedly, this monkey had also produced a Ruyi Jingu Bang, and at that moment, they found themselves unable to distinguish between them.

Although Xuanzang had already determined who was the real and who was the fake, he too was surprised. Why could this fake Sun Wukong perform so many transformations?

He even had a Ruyi Jingu Bang.

Even Xuanzang found it incredible, let alone Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk.

Zhu Bajie was incredulous. He knew somewhat of the origins of the Ruyi Jingu Bang—that it was the Sea-Calming Needle left by Da Yu in the Eastern Sea, a unique existence. Yet now, two of them had appeared.

Why were there two identical golden hoops in this world?

The key issue was that they perceived both Jingu Bangs as identical, without the slightest difference.

They could feel that either Jingu Bang, no matter which one, bore the might capable of piercing heaven and earth.

Aside from everyone’s shock, even the real Sun Wukong couldn’t help but be startled.

He had thought that after revealing his Jingu Bang, the demon wouldn’t be able to keep up its act, but unexpectedly, the demon had also produced a Jingu Bang.

"Impossible, how can there be two that look exactly the same?"

Sun Wukong was baffled. There was only one Ruyi Jingu Bang in the Sea Eye at the East Sea Dragon Palace, but now a second one had appeared.

What was eerie was that, in his perception, the Jingu Bang in the fake Sun Wukong’s hand also seemed genuinely real and appeared to be identical to the one in his hand.

But his was most certainly the real Ruyi Jingu Bang!

That was beyond any doubt.

Why did the Six Eared Macaque also have a real one?

At that moment, it seemed as if the Six Eared Macaque had already anticipated their astonishment when he produced the Ruyi Jingu Bang, as he nonchalantly basked in the surprised and shocked gazes of the crowd.

After a while, he said with great pride, "Well? Does this Jingu Bang in my hand not prove my identity?"

The Six Eared Macaque then slowly addressed Sun Wukong, "I really am surprised. I didn’t expect you, a mere demon, to possess such powerful divine skills and transformations, even mocking up such a realistic Ruyi Jingu Bang. It could almost be mistaken for the real one!"

"However, what a pity, no matter how you change, you can never become the real Great Sage Equalling Heaven!"

The words of the Six Eared Macaque were infuriating. If Sun Wukong hadn’t already known that this Six Eared Macaque was sent by the Two Saints of the West, he might have been furious enough to smoke from seven orifices.

But truly, he had no way to prove conclusively that he was the Great Sage Equalling Heaven.

What other methods could he use to expose the true face of this demon?

By this time, Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk had also snapped out of their shock and began to point their accusations at Sun Wukong!

After all, since the Sun Wukong beside them could also produce a Ruyi Jingu Bang to prove his identity.

The possibility that this later arriving Sun Wukong was a demon had increased.

Zhu Bajie turned to Sun Wukong and said, "I never expected that you, a demon, would dare to cause confusion here, but no matter how clever your tricks, you can’t fool us!"

Sand Monk chimed in at this point, with only Xuanzang pressing his hands together in prayer, remaining silent.

"You fool, still being deceived by the demon and clueless!"

Upon hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but frown and respond.

Hearing Sun Wukong’s response, Zhu Bajie laughed heartily and continued, "Look, eldest brother, the demon is panicking, it can’t hold back anymore!"

The Six Eared Macaque, hearing this, also couldn’t help but laugh.

He then said, "You demon, just scamper off and stop humiliating yourself here. If you pretend to be me again today, I, Old Sun, may let it pass, but if you dare to do so again, don’t blame me for being merciless!"

Looking at the Six Eared Macaque who had turned the tables around.

Sun Wukong was already furious, and then laughed lightly, saying, "Fine, if that’s how it is, I won’t bother seeking the Western Classics. You can go get them with them!"

With those words, he turned to leave.

Sun Wukong’s actions left Xuanzang surprised, but what was more surprising was the Six Eared Macaque’s reaction.

Originally, their plan was to infuriate Sun Wukong and then kill him, allowing the Six Eared Macaque to replace him completely. However, now Sun Wukong was giving up?