The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 677: A 3000-Round Great Battle

Chapter 677: Chapter 677: A 3000-Round Great Battle

"The people of the Corpse Emperor Palace have retreated, why haven’t you retreated yet?"

Black Butterfly Fairy spoke, her voice ethereal, entering the ears of North Lion King, Demon King of Bull, and the three great demon kings under the banner of the Demon Ancestor, making their expressions change unpredictably.

Although they didn’t know what had befallen Peng Zhitian, they suspected it had something to do with Qin Jun. Now that the Corpse Emperor Palace had retreated, if they didn’t, they feared for their lives.

But how were they to face the Demon Ancestor and the Demon Emperor?

For a moment, the powerful individuals of the Demon Clan found themselves in a dilemma.

Hum—

Just then, a bell’s chime suddenly resonated, causing everyone to tremble in their hearts.

A giant bell as big as a mountain appeared above the Divine Realm, tearing through the sky, its surface entwined with mysterious Sanskrit scripts.

Qin Jun’s face changed drastically at the sight, he cursed under his breath, "Fuck! It couldn’t be him, could it?"

"Amitabha, the Torch Dragon has a connection with our Western Buddhist sect. I have come to subdue it!"

A compassionate voice echoed between heaven and earth, making Qin Jun’s face turn unsightly in an instant, while the elders and protectors of the God Temple showed expressions as if they had seen a ghost.

"It’s Tathāgata! He has come!"

"How could he appear here?"

"That bald donkey is being way too presumptuous!"

"Even the former temple master Divine Wuji was completely powerless against him!"

"This is the end..."

The elders and protectors discussed in fear, seemingly more terrified than when faced with the Corpse Emperor Palace.

Zun Rudao frowned; he had been out cultivating when Divine Wuji fought Tathāgata, only hearing of Tathāgata’s name once he returned.

Suddenly, Sun Wukong turned his head back, his expression ferocious, with rage thundering so intensely that his monkey fur stood on end.

"Wukong! Calm down!"

Qin Jun’s voice reached Sun Wukong’s ears, causing him to start calming down.

Since following Qin Jun, Qin Jun had instilled many concepts in him; had it been the old him, he probably would’ve recklessly charged at Tathāgata at the sight of him.

They had discussed it before: when facing Tathāgata, they must never engage in a fierce battle.

Besides, Pipa had most of her past memories erased, but the system preserved some, like listening to the Buddhist scriptures in the Leiyin Buddha Temple, because it was an important part of her rise.

So, the moment she heard Tathāgata’s voice, her face paled instantly.

Despite her constant claims of Tathāgata fearing her, it was truly she who was afraid.

She could sting Tathāgata, but he could slap her to death with one palm.

The fear struck the Six-Eared Macaque below the sea of clouds upon hearing Tathāgata’s voice, and he quickly commanded, "All demon soldiers, retreat immediately!"

His voice echoed through the Divine Realm, and the next second, he tore open a spatial rift and dived into it.

"Ding! Side quest completed—Defeat the Six-Eared Macaque! Receive one God and Demon pinnacle opportunity!"

As the Six-Eared Macaque retreated, the system notification followed, but receiving a God and Demon pinnacle opportunity wasn’t enough to lift Qin Jun’s spirits.

All because Tathāgata had arrived.

"I hope it’s not his true body."

Qin Jun prayed silently; although the world of Journey to the West was the Earth Immortal Realm, the saints had withdrawn from this world, yet Tathāgata was undeniably strong, capable of dominating a corner even in the Primordial Chaos.

Though some speculated in later generations that Tathāgata was Taoist Duobao, Journey to the West predated Investiture of the Gods, and being one of the strongest, Tathāgata was undoubtedly stronger than Taoist Duobao.

As to whether he was Taoist Duobao, Qin Jun had no way of knowing, for there were also rumors that Tathāgata was a split body of Jieyin, the theories were many and varied.

As everyone was fraught with fear and trepidation, the golden bell parted the thunderclouds and descended, covering the Torch Dragon directly.

Not good!

Everyone’s heart lifted, and Zun Rudao drew his sword and slashed, with a hundred zhang long Sword Qi sweeping towards the golden bell, only to dissipate instantly upon contact.

Utterly useless!

Zun Rudao was a Daluo Golden Immortal, yet his angry strike couldn’t even shake the golden bell!

"Your Majesty, let’s escape, the Tathāgata is too strong!" pipa gritted her teeth. Even she, who had reached the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm, felt some fear upon hearing the name of the Tathāgata.

Sun Wukong clenched his teeth in anger, while Luo Shixin frowned. Luo Shixin had no feelings towards the Tathāgata, as his era was much older than Tathāgata’s.

"Don’t panic!" Qin Jun said in a deep voice, betting that Tathāgata wouldn’t dare to send his true body.

Tathāgata didn’t have the Black Butterfly Fairy’s space-traversing divine power. To come to the God Temple, it would definitely take time, but would he rest easy regarding the Western Domain?

He didn’t have a mythology system that could summon a plethora of powerful protectors for the Western Domain.

Even though his divine power was vast, it was impossible to foster strong individuals within a mere decade or so.

"Luo Shixin! Wukong! The two of you, attack together and retrieve the Torch Dragon for me!"

Qin Jun’s voice was stern. With their powerful physical bodies, even if the Tathāgata wanted to kill them, it would not be easy to do so instantly.

The moment these words were spoken, Luo Shixin and Sun Wukong burst forth, their sudden movement causing a strong gust that toppled the temple guards along their path.

The North Lion King was still unwilling to retreat. Frowning, they watched the scene, reluctant to give up even though the Six-Eared Macaque and his followers had already retreated.

Because they didn’t know the reputation of the Tathāgata.

The Demon King of Bull had dealt with the Tathāgata while developing in the Southern Domain and deeply knew the terror of that old bald donkey, so he advised in a low voice, "We should retreat!"

Failing the Demon Emperor’s mission would at worst result in a severe punishment. If they stayed, they would die!

The North Lion King’s face turned ashen, but he didn’t respond, his gaze fixed on Sun Wukong and Luo Shixin.

They swiftly reached the golden bell, both wielding their divine weapons with brute force to smash it.

Dong—

A terrifying boom shook the heavens, the resulting sound waves violently trembled the godly castle of the temple, causing debris to fall.

The weaker in cultivation collapsed on the spot, bleeding from all orifices.

Even Qin Jun couldn’t help but cover his ears, his eyes fixed on the golden bell. What kind of treasure could it be?

He had never heard of the Tathāgata having a bell-shaped treasure.

The golden bell trembled continuously under the assault, and the Torch Dragon inside suffered terribly, its roars of pain unceasing.

Qin Jun watched with a pained heart, but there was nothing he could do. If the Torch Dragon were taken by the Tathāgata, it would surely be brainwashed.

"Eh?"

The voice of the Tathāgata sounded once again. Following that, a hand emerged from the spatial rift above the divine domain, the hand of the Tathāgata.

Sun Wukong’s hair stood on end, and he couldn’t help but recall the memory of being slapped down to the mundane world by the Tathāgata’s palm, pinned beneath the Five Finger Mountain, unable to move, with his despair resurfacing.

"Get lost!"

Luo Shixin’s voice exploded in Sun Wukong’s ears. Luo Shixin thrust with his spear, his magical power forming a Black Qilin which charged into the void.

The Black Qilin roared and stepped through the air, directly colliding with the Tathāgata’s hand and forcing it back.

This scene left the onlookers in the God Temple dumbstruck.

Qin Jun’s eyes widened in surprise, they had actually repelled it!

It seemed that the Tathāgata who came this time was still not his true body!

"Wukong! Go! Fight alongside Luo Shixin and blow him out of the sky!"

Qin Jun cried out excitedly, clearly seeing why Sun Wukong was in a daze. This was an opportunity for Sun Wukong to eliminate his fear of the Tathāgata.

His cry awakened Sun Wukong, who immediately charged, laughter brimming with rage, "Old Tathāgata! Duel with me for three thousand rounds! Let me show you what it means to be the Supreme Heaven Great Sage!"

The Supreme Heaven Great Sage battles the Tathāgata again!

Qin Jun clenched his fists tightly, praying privately, "Monkey Brother, don’t disappoint me!"