Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 587 - 481: The Black and White Protectors, Jiang Ziya Who Advances by Retreating_2

Chapter 587: Chapter 481: The Black and White Protectors, Jiang Ziya Who Advances by Retreating_2

Wang Yang always felt that this matter wouldn’t drag on for too long, perhaps ten or eight years, or it could be within these three to five days.

Compared to that, he was more worried that his own side would still be unprepared when the opponent struck.

At that time, the suffering of all beings in the Three Realms would be a minor issue, the real fear was that they might accidentally fall into extinction!

"Rest assured, now the Three Realms are united as one, there will be no more reservations!"

As if he knew that his own attitude was the most awkward, Yuanshi Celestial Venerable was the first to express his stance.

Leader of the Tongtian Sect, Empress Nuwa, and Daoist Jieyin also nodded, indicating that they would certainly do their utmost.

"With this, I entrust the pinnacle powerhouses of the Great Luo from the Three Realms to all of you!"

Wang Yang solemnly gave them his respects, an act that none of those present had expected.

But precisely because of this, even Yuanshi Celestial Venerable, who had always been unwilling, now held more admiration for Wang Yang.

Unwilling he might be, but when facing major right and wrong issues, Yuanshi Celestial Venerable could still see things clearly.

At least Yuanshi Celestial Venerable knew that if he were in Wang Yang’s position, what he might do would not necessarily be better than Wang Yang.

Having Daoist Jieyin and others guide the pinnacle powerhouses of the Great Luo in the Three Realms was definitely a meaningful thing for Wang Yang.

After settling them in, Wang Yang returned to his secret chamber to cultivate in seclusion, adjusting his state to its best.

Because he would be going to the Origin Land tomorrow, Wang Yang had to ensure that his condition was at its peak.

Only in this way could he gain greater rewards in the Origin Land.

And this trip to the Origin Land, he didn’t know how long it would take, perhaps three to five days, or maybe several months.

However, Wang Yang was certain that if any major event occurred in the Three Realms, he would immediately return, even if it meant giving up the chance to Achieve Saintliness.

Because of this, Wang Yang valued his time even more.

Meanwhile, Ksitigarbha, who had attained enlightenment, also returned to the Suyu Realm.

As soon as he entered the Suyu Realm, Haotian and the others surrounded him.

After all, to them, as members of the Demon Clan who acted without concern, it was impossible to keep hiding here.

The fact that Ksitigarbha went to Chaos to contact the Void was precisely to provide them with security for their departure.

Therefore, they were all so concerned.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang Ziya."

Ksitigarbha’s face showed neither joy nor sorrow, his calm demeanor revealing not a trace of dissatisfaction.

"Fellow Daoist Ksitigarbha, what did the Void have to say on your trip to Chaos?"

Jiang Ziya was also a shrewd character. Despite, by age, not being as old as Haotian, his experiences in the mundane world made him seem more like a sage.

"I have already contacted Daoist Yang Mei. He will send the Black-clothed and White-clothed Protectors to assist us in the Three Realms soon. As for Saints invading the Three Realms, although Daoist Yang Mei did not give a definite reply, it probably won’t take too long."

Ksitigarbha said to the crowd, somewhat easing their anxious hearts at the moment.

But then, he turned to Jiang Ziya and said, "Fellow Daoist Jiang Ziya, Daoist Yang Mei said from now on, the Demon Clan will look up to you as their leader, even if the Black-clothed and White-clothed Protectors arrive, they will follow your commands."

"In the future, Fellow Daoist, you will be the foremost personage in the Demon Clan under the Saint."

"Eh?"

Jiang Ziya frowned. Clearly, he hadn’t expected Yang Mei to hand over authority to him.

As for Wutian and others, their eyes were even more puzzled.

"This may be inappropriate. Fellow Daoist Ksitigarbha is so familiar with the Three Realms, and I, Jiang Ziya, am just one who has recently left the Demon Realm; how could I take on such a responsibility?"

"This is not suitable, not suitable at all."

Jiang Ziya shook his head and hurriedly declined.

"What is unsuitable about this? Fellow Daoist, although you have just emerged from the Dark Demon Realm, you are connected to the Three Realms, and Fellow Daoist Wutian was cultivated by you! Both Haotian and Yaoji look up to your methods. Now that you have left the Demon Realm, you will surely lead the Demon Clan towards glory. With you leading us, we rest assured."

Though there was some reluctance in Ksitigarbha’s heart, he knew that since these words came from Daoist Yang Mei, there was naturally no room for change.

Moreover, when the Black-clothed and White-clothed Protectors arrived with orders from Yang Mei, it would make no difference if he didn’t tell them now, as pretending to wield borrowed power for a little longer would be meaningless.

It was better to let go directly and decisively.

Now Ksitigarbha was wholly focused on transcending; the leadership of the Demon Clan didn’t seem so important in his eyes anymore.

Not to mention, with Daoist Yang Mei above, could a leader truly guide the Demon Clan?

"Fellow Daoist Jiang Ziya, since Daoist Ksitigarbha has already put it that way, the grand situation of the Three Realms is yours to control!" Haotian urged upon seeing Jiang Ziya still hesitant.

Despite a mysterious fervor for power, he was acutely aware that none of this had anything to do with him from beginning to end.

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Jiang Ziya, please should you shoulder this responsibility!" Wu Tian added from the side.

Since Ksitigarbha had succumbed to demonic ways, Wu Tian always felt overshadowed by the other.

Naturally, he was annoyed by this feeling and now, seeing a chance to mock his embarrassment, Wu Tian was not reluctant to kick someone already down.

Ksitigarbha merely smiled slightly at this. He was well aware of Wu Tian’s thoughts but chose not to point them out.

As for Ghost Car and the Buddha of Bright Virtue and Ocean, although they were also Quasi-Saints, they were undoubtedly less influential than the others present.

Therefore, they had no say in the matter, let alone any claim to power.

Everyone looked at Jiang Ziya, waiting for his consent and thus the leadership of the Demon Clan of the Three Realms would be entirely settled.

"No, no, neither by age nor by cultivation am I the best candidate. This must not be mentioned again; I absolutely cannot!"

After speaking, Jiang Ziya fled to a corner of the Suyu Realm, as if to be forgotten by everyone.

"Damn it!" Ksitigarbha cursed silently, not expecting Jiang Ziya to still demur after all that had been said.

Did he truly not wish to lead? Ksitigarbha didn’t believe it.

Moreover, Ksitigarbha realized why the other was so refusing, and the thought alone made him somewhat pained.

But just like the Three Realms, the Demon Clan could not afford internal strife now.

Ksitigarbha gave Poxun a meaningful look, who immediately understood the signal.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang Ziya, not to speak for anything else, but even just to prevent the extermination of the Demon Clan, please lend your strength to help us survive!" Poxun’s words were beautifully spoken, and his yet-to-solidify form bowed deeply, almost as if he were kneeling.

"Fellow Daoist, please rise quickly. How can I shoulder such a burden?" Jiang Ziya no longer pretended, stepping forward to help Poxun up, then said to the Quasi-Saints of the Demon Clan, "Since everyone thinks so highly of me, Jiang Ziya will use these old bones to exert a modest effort."

"If there is anything, we should still deliberate together."

"What a cunning old fox!" Ksitigarbha, Haotian, and Yaoji all cursed silently in their hearts.

His earlier reluctance was nothing but a strategic retreat to advance.

Only Wu Tian, who had been taught and grown up under Jiang Ziya, felt no aversion upon hearing this and even thought of Jiang Ziya as selflessly devoted as ever, doing everything for the sake of the Demon Clan.

"Fellow Daoist, what should we do next?" Ksitigarbha’s face showed no change, seemingly reconciled to Jiang Ziya becoming the leader of the Demon Clan.

However, he believed that Jiang Ziya would be able to come up with a plan, for Jiang Ziya had been tempered through the trials of the Three Realms.

"Don’t we still have a million-strong demon army? Aren’t there thousands at the level of Great Luo, and hundreds at the Pinnacle of Da Luo?"

"It’s about time to mobilize them." Jiang Ziya instantly slipped into the role, his lips curling into a chilling smile after speaking that sent shivers down one’s spine.

Initially, Ksitigarbha did not understand, but then he grasped Jiang Ziya’s intentions.

They were still the weaker side now, with neither the Black-clothed nor the White-clothed Protector having come, and they had to be wary of not being found by the group from Golden Turtle Island.

Under such circumstances, the grand demon army was irrelevant.

Even if they could draw out the other side’s Quasi-Saints, they could take the opportunity to kill one or two more.

Then, through mutual attrition, they would ultimately achieve their goal.

With this realization, Ksitigarbha’s gaze towards Jiang Ziya altered.

Jiang Ziya remained that same Jiang Ziya, and even he had trouble deciphering the other’s thoughts.

If he became his opponent, then caution would be warranted.

Otherwise, it would be all too easy to die at the other’s hand.