Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 425 - 404 Why bother?

Chapter 425: Chapter 404 Why bother?

Sun Wukong did not want to clash with the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, hoping that the entity would simply surrender and be saved by Xuanzang through Universal Salvation.

Not only would this save some trouble, but it would also avoid confrontation.

Sun Wukong looked at the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan with a smile and said, "Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, Old Sun doesn’t want to make things difficult for you, but you were the one pressing forward, leading the Demon Race to besiege Yuhua Province, causing chaos in the Human World!"

"Old Sun cannot let you off so easily. If I let you go today, others might think the Great Sage Equalling Heaven is easy to bully!"

"So today, Old Sun certainly cannot spare you. Now before you, there are only two paths, either surrender and be saved, or perish. Life or death, it’s your choice to make!"

After Sun Wukong said these words to the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, a wave of anger inevitably rose on his face, and even his gaze became more fierce.

His blood-red eyes seemed ready to shoot out flames.

It was evident that the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, upon hearing these words, became extremely furious.

At that moment, Sun Wukong also watched the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan intently, observing every move he made.

Fearing that the old lion would erupt and cause harm.

Sun Wukong did not wish to engage in a fight before Zhu Bajie could come to assist.

Who knows what skills this Nine Spirits Holy Yuan might possess.

Although it seemed the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan was not inclined to easily kill, no one could guarantee that he wouldn’t strike with full force in the throes of his rage.

Although Sun Wukong was not afraid in terms of strength, for one thing, he did not want to reveal his own power, and for another, he felt more at ease with Zhu Bajie and others around.

However, soon the fury on the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan’s face began to fade away, and the blood in his eyes gradually receded, regaining some clarity.

Clearly, although the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan was furious, he still had not lost his reason or intelligence.

But also, for such an old creature, losing reason was virtually impossible.

This also made Sun Wukong believe that he could persuade the old lion to accept Xuanzang’s Universal Salvation directly.

If that were indeed possible, it would save a lot of hassle.

"Hmph!"

The Nine Spirits Holy Yuan let out a heavy snort, his eyes still filled with resentment looking at Sun Wukong, but not as overbearing as before. The old guy’s brows furrowed, seeming very troubled and hesitant, as if he were silently contemplating how to deal with the current situation.

Sun Wukong, observing every move of the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Looking at the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, he said, "Little lion!"

"Impudent! Even you, a macaque, dare to call me ’little lion’?"

The Nine Spirits Holy Yuan shouted back in great anger.

After all, he was the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan, and Sun Wukong had dared to call him a little lion.

"Little lion!"

Sun Wukong, indifferent to the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan’s rage, called out again and then continued, "Although you have nine heads, you must understand that if all your nine heads were burst by me, you would surely die!"

"Or do you doubt that I am unable to do it?"

Sun Wukong said with a laugh.

Watching Sun Wukong speak so calmly, the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan also began to worry.

Sun Wukong could clearly sense that this guy was indeed a little afraid.

Sun Wukong said with a smile, "You should understand that we both are of the Demon Race, but have been oppressed by the Immortals and Buddhas for so many years. Better be saved by my master and regain your freedom."

"Freedom after being saved is surely far better than being someone’s mount! Isn’t it?"

"You know about my background?" the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

Of course, Sun Wukong was unaware of the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan’s identity, but among the monsters on the road, which one didn’t have some relationship with the deities and Buddhas above?

Sun Wukong’s eyes flickered as he continued, "What’s so hard about that? You might as well consider my proposal. Be saved by my master, regain your freedom!"

"And now, you can only serve as someone’s mount, no matter how high that person’s status. Yet you are just a mount, and no one has ever regarded you as a person! Even a mere Lion Slave, displeased with you, would kick and beat you. Haven’t you had enough of such days?"

The Nine Spirits Holy Yuan’s brows furrowed even deeper; it was apparent that he was internally conflicted. His heart was struggling in uncertainty, seemingly unable to make up his mind.

Seeing the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan seemed somewhat persuaded, Sun Wukong then continued to urge, "Don’t hesitate, it’s better to be a chicken’s head than a phoenix’s tail. You have vast Divine Skills and Mana that reaches to the heavens, why must you serve as anyone’s mount!"

"We Great Demons rule over our own territories; in the past, we even dominated the Heaven Realm. Though that person holds a lofty position, you are nothing but a mount after all. This is a heaven-sent opportunity to change your destiny. If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

After thinking for a moment, the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan finally spoke with some difficulty, "With your current strength, you are not yet qualified to convince me!"

After all, the reason the Demon Race held a low status was precisely because they lacked a powerful leader, no one to resist oppression by the Immortals and Buddhas. Although what Sun Wukong had said was good, it was just that and nothing more.

"What do you think our Journey to the Western Heaven is for? Do you really think we are genuinely helping the Immortals and Buddhas? Becoming their puppets? Contributing to the prosperity of Buddhism?"

Sun Wukong looked at the Nine Spirits Holy Yuan and slowly began to speak.

The Nine Spirits Holy Yuan certainly understood that the Calamity of Measurement of the Journey to the West was a trick by the Immortals and Buddhas for the prosperity of Buddhism.