Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 280 - 281: Why Are You Still So Powerful

Chapter 280: Chapter 281: Why Are You Still So Powerful

The Six Eared Macaque watched as Sun Wukong turned to leave.

There was some worry in his heart, but it was also somewhat inappropriate to act, especially after just saying he would let the other go.

However, while the Six Eared Macaque had let him go, Zhu Bajie and others were not willing to let him off so easily.

"Big brother, are you really going to let him off just like that? He impersonated you, which clearly indicates bad intentions. If any problems arise later, what should we do?"

Zhu Bajie watched Sun Wukong leave with a grave expression.

"Yes, big brother, and on top of that, we’ve subdued demons and quelled devils all along the way, not sparing even one. Now that such a great demon has appeared before us, how can we let it go?"

Junior Brother Sand followed, speaking up as well.

One Sun Wukong had already been a disturbance to the rules of heaven and earth; now, with the addition of another, it was undoubtedly even more terrifying for them.

As a trusted follower of the Jade Emperor, Junior Brother Sand naturally did not wish for this impostor Sun Wukong to remain alive.

"Fool, Junior Brother Sand, you are right," said the Six Eared Macaque.

Upon hearing this, his mind naturally became more lively.

He then shouted, "Demon, it seems you cannot escape. My disciples all think killing you is for the best!"

Sun Wukong, who was originally about to leave, looked back at the Six Eared Macaque.

Not wanting to pay heed.

Light gathered around him.

He was about to ride the clouds away.

At that moment, the Six Eared Macaque’s form instantly disappeared from sight.

In almost an instant, he appeared behind Sun Wukong, with his iron rod smashing down towards Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong felt a strong force bearing down on him.

Sun Wukong raised his hand to block the mighty force descending upon him.

Boom!

Sun Wukong’s Ruyi Jingu Bang withstood the iron rod in the hands of the Six Eared Macaque.

A loud and fierce sound of metal clashing echoed.

However, at this moment, neither could gain the upper hand, and both stepped back a few paces to face each other.

Both could feel that the opponent they were facing was quite extraordinary.

Sun Wukong could sense that the Six Eared Macaque’s strength was almost on par with his clone. If he truly only had the strength of his clone, he would probably be in big trouble.

But now, well!

"Your strength as a demon is indeed not bad!"

"But you don’t think that just this ability alone is enough to deal with Old Sun, do you?"

"Although I don’t know where you came from or how you acquired such a powerful Art of Transformation, Old Sun also believes he can beat you into revealing your true form!"

Since the Six Eared Macaque had taken the initiative to make a move, Sun Wukong also understood that everything was as his brother had said; even if he wanted to leave, the Two Saints of the West would not let him off easily.

Having heard Sun Wukong’s words, the Six Eared Macaque also showed a determined expression.

He himself was dissatisfied with Sun Wukong being naturally the leader of The Innate Four Monkeys.

The key point was that Sun Wukong also had so many fortuitous encounters.

The Six Eared Macaque sneered and said, "Old Sun’s strength is not of your concern. I will absolutely show no mercy in dealing with a demon like you!"

After exchanging words, the two leaped into the sky.

There was plenty of space here, no need to worry about affecting anyone.

The Six Eared Macaque naturally was also unafraid and followed Sun Wukong.

Soon, the tension between them escalated.

Watching the scene from below, Zhu Bajie said, "I wonder which big brother will win!"

"It has to be the real big brother. Although big brother never takes action, you must know, he was the one who made a great ruckus in the Celestial Palace!"

"This demon may have strong transformative powers, but his combat abilities surely can’t match our big brother’s!"

Sand Monk firmly believed that the one who would come out alive was certainly their big brother.

"Do you want to know who your big brother is?" asked Xuanzang slowly at this moment.

"Master, did you already figure it out just now?"

Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk both eagerly turned their gaze to him.

Xuanzang looked calmly towards the sky, with the demeanor of someone who already knew which Sun Wukong was the real one.

Zhu Bajie, driven by curiosity, asked, "Master, do you know which one is Brother Monkey?"

Even Sand Monk, somewhat surprised and puzzled, said, "Master, it has to be the big brother who has been with us all along, he is our big brother, right?"

Xuanzang slowly shook his head and answered, "You are mistaken; it is the Wukong who arrived later that is your big brother."

At these words, Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk were both taken aback.

"Master, why didn’t you say this earlier if you knew?" Zhu Bajie asked, somewhat perplexed.

"Yes, and besides, even though big brother has been with us all the time, how could this demon be so powerful, sneaking in right after big brother left and, what’s more, none of us realized it?"

Sand Monk also expressed his surprise.

They trusted Xuanzang’s words, and before ascertaining which one was their big brother, they were even more inclined to trust Xuanzang’s judgment.

"Do you still remember what happened in Cart Slow Kingdom? Clearly, this demon had set its sights on us long before, merely seeking the right opportunity!"

Xuanzang slowly began speaking.

Upon hearing Xuanzang’s words, Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk couldn’t help but startle, utterly astonished in their hearts—they had never considered this possibility.

"But Master, why didn’t you say so earlier?"

Zhu Bajie asked, somewhat puzzled, thinking that if Xuanzang had spoken earlier, they could have teamed up against the fake Sun Wukong.

"I, too, wanted to see what this fake Sun Wukong was planning!"

Xuanzang brought his hands together and slowly uttered, "Amitabha Buddha."

"However, Master, do you now know which one is our eldest brother?"

Everyone looked up at the sky. The light flickered in Xuanzang’s eyes before he shook his head and said, "I can no longer tell them apart, but we must trust in Wukong’s strength!"

At this moment, everyone was looking up at the sky.

The two figures above in the void had already collided with each other.

A booming sound erupted.

The mighty shockwave of the impact spread in all directions.

Clearly, Sun Wukong had been longing to battle the Six-Eared Macaque, and now, with this move, as quick as a bolt of thunder, he had almost instantly reached the Six-Eared Macaque.

In the blink of an eye, the iron rod in his hand came crashing down mercilessly.

The momentum was such that, if it hit, the Six-Eared Macaque would likely be smashed into a pulp.

However, the Six-Eared Macaque seemed to have been well-prepared.

As soon as Sun Wukong reached him, a sly smile flashed across his face, appearing to have already anticipated Sun Wukong’s trajectory.

With barely a sidestep, he avoided the strike.

Seeing this, a hint of astonishment flickered in Sun Wukong’s eyes.

"Indeed, you have some skill!"

Sun Wukong knew that this monkey had been taught by the Two Saints of the West and it was not surprising that he possessed considerable strength.

However, compared to his own true form, he was not worth mentioning, nothing at all.

Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, the Six-Eared Macaque instead revealed a sneering look.

"It seems that your skills aren’t all that impressive!"

After Sun Wukong’s strike missed, the Six-Eared Macaque started to look down on him.

Perhaps the Intelligent Stone Monkey had always been considered the leader among the Innate Four Monkeys, but now he was not undefeatable.

As long as he could defeat the Intelligent Stone Monkey, and even devour him, his own strength would greatly increase, allowing him to become the leader among the Innate Four Monkeys.

Sun Wukong, hearing the Six-Eared Macaque’s words, remained calm and did not bother to exchange more words.

He continuously swung the staff in his hand, and in an instant, staff shadows filled the air.

Even the Six-Eared Macaque could only barely twist and dodge amidst them, evading the attacks.

Although the Six-Eared Macaque had improved greatly under the tutelage of the Two Sages of the West, when his strength was truly compared to Sun Wukong’s, there was still a significant gap.

The Six-Eared Macaque held nothing more than a copy of Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand.

Despite being crafted by the Two Sages of the West, it fell short when compared to the true Ruyi Jingu Bang.

So, with each attack from Sun Wukong, the Six-Eared Macaque had to expend some effort to defend.

Combined with the consolidation of Sun Wukong’s innate power, the Six-Eared Macaque gradually found himself at a disadvantage.

In his battle with Sun Wukong, he had initially felt entirely at ease, but now he was struggling to resist.

His forehead was now beaded with sweat the size of beans, looking somewhat disheveled and anxious.

"It seems your strength as a demon isn’t all that after all!"

At this time, Sun Wukong looked at the Six-Eared Macaque with a livid face and eyes blazing, a smile emerging on Sun Wukong’s own face as he spoke.

Now at a disadvantage, the Six-Eared Macaque found Sun Wukong’s words hard to bear.

The Six-Eared Macaque took a deep breath, quickly stifling the rage in his chest.

He shouted, "You demon, don’t delude yourself into thinking I will let you off today!"

With those words, the iron rod in his hand transformed into a blur, carrying a fierce whoosh as it swept towards Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong saw the iron rod of the Six-Eared Macaque sweeping toward him, bringing with it a piercing chill, but he was fearless.

"It seems your strength isn’t that great. I thought you could match me, Old Sun, but it looks like I might have to slay you right here today!"

In an instant.

Sun Wukong’s eyes gleamed with a daunting light, and a terrifying aura enveloped him.

A formidable power radiated from him.

An even more horrifying force burst forth from his being.

It seemed as though there was an incredibly potent power within Sun Wukong that had yet to be unleashed.

"You’ve still been holding back? Impossible, you can’t be, how can you be so strong!"

In that moment, the Six-Eared Macaque was shocked.

He felt as if the whole sky was quaking intensely.

He had heard that the power Sun Wukong was currently exhibiting was supposed to be his strongest, so why were such formidable powers still emerging?

If he really had to battle Sun Wukong, he feared he might be annihilated right there...