Chapter 1280: Chapter 425: Different Paths
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi discovered that the Eastern Emperor Bell was trembling.
If this clash continues, the Eastern Emperor Bell might get damaged.
He wielded the Power of Time, with the Law of Time swirling, aiming to annihilate Sun Wukong.
But Sun Wukong resisted with his Immortal Body; to completely kill him would take a long time.
The Jingu Bang swung, growing ever more powerful.
He intended to shatter the Eastern Emperor Bell and break free entirely.
"Madman."
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi said angrily.
He withdrew the Eastern Emperor Bell, and the Power of Time entwining Sun Wukong also retracted.
Sun Wukong stumbled, almost falling.
He was covered in blood, riddled with wounds, yet wore a large grin on his face.
"Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, you’re just like this. If you’d been born ten thousand years earlier, could you suppress Old Sun?"
Sun Wukong, full of arrogance, viciously stared down Tai Yi and mocked.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s expression was icy; already angered, Sun Wukong’s provocations further enraged him.
He prepared to strike again, intending to suppress Sun Wukong.
Suddenly, a sword light flashed, slicing towards Tai Yi.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi dodged, deploying the Eastern Emperor Bell into a void.
Emperor Jun struck away the Eastern Emperor Bell and emerged.
With a cold expression, he said indifferently, "Tai Yi, what’s the point in confronting a Great Heavenly Venerate? Let’s have a round."
Sensing Sun Wukong under Tai Yi’s assault, Emperor Jun arrived to rescue.
He repelled Emperor Jun with a sword, his gaze icy.
Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi faced off, Heavenly Emperor Level Qi stirred, with battle looming.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi pointed at the Senior Commander-in-Chief and Shao Siming, coldly saying, "Emperor Jun, I wasn’t looking for trouble; I simply need to deal with two traitors. You should stay out of this."
Emperor Jun also noticed the two, surprised to see them sheltered by Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong grinned and said, "They’ve abandoned darkness for light; they’re now people of the Heavenly Court."
Emperor Jun realized then that the couple had betrayed Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.
No wonder Eastern Emperor Tai Yi was so enraged.
Indeed, Tai Yi colluding with beings Beyond the Domain must be uneasy deep down.
Even the most ruthless usually have principles regarding homeland issues.
Some of Tai Yi’s subordinates surely harbored discontent, though unexpressed.
The Senior Commander’s betrayal marked a beginning.
If not handled well, Tai Yi’s ranks might witness significant defections.
Even if not, they’d lack confidence, holding their own thoughts internally.
Such change would be fatal at critical moments.
No wonder Tai Yi’s fury was so thunderous, eager to kill the Senior Commander.
Emperor Jun smiled lightly and said, "Tai Yi, the Senior Commander and Shao Siming were your long-time subordinates. If they wish to leave you, why thwart them? Wouldn’t it be better to let them find a good destination? Must they blindly follow you to the end, only to face destruction? Don’t you care about even a shred of sentiment?"
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi sneered, disdainfully retorting, "You speak well; I’m not like you. Ji Meng was slain by Sun Wukong, yet you remain indifferent. If they wish to return, I won’t kill them. But if they insist on betrayal, what sentiment can there be?"
Mentioning Ji Meng visibly unsettled Emperor Jun.
With a steely gaze, he coldly said, "Tai Yi, are you looking for death?"
"You could try; do you truly think I fear you?"
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s expression remained cold.
The two stared at each other, then almost immediately clashed.
The two Heavenly Emperors fought fiercely, unleashing a terrifying wave.
Their intense duel immediately aimed for death.
The strong Divine Power surged, shocking many.
Approaching the two Heavenly Emperors fighting would require a Supreme nearing Ji Meng’s level.
"Great Saint, leave first; I’ll hold back this Eastern Emperor Tai Yi. He’ll be mad for a while, then he’ll cool down and retreat," Emperor Jun conveyed.
Sun Wukong hesitated; he didn’t want to leave, even considering teaming up with Emperor Jun to defeat Tai Yi.
Yet Sun Wukong sensed that two gazes had already locked onto this spot from afar.
They were Zibaiqing and Tian Hao; if he moved, they wouldn’t stand idle.
Sun Wukong had to retreat, signaling the Senior Commander and others to depart.
The trio disappeared into the horizon, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi snorted, repelling Emperor Jun as he watched the Senior Commander’s departure, knowing the chance to slay them had vanished.
The primary reason was not anticipating Sun Wukong’s rapid strength growth; otherwise, he wouldn’t have initially targeted Sun Wukong.
Chasing them was now too late.
The recent battle had alerted the Heavenly Court.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi sensed being locked by Great Emperor Ziwei’s Divine Thought.
If he proceeded, Great Emperor Ziwei would surely act.
That might lead to an all-out war.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi coldly glared at Emperor Jun, frostily warning, "Applauding the Heavenly Court will eventually make you regret it; they’re too ambitious, and you’ll be consumed by them entirely."
Emperor Jun smiled lightly, unconcerned.
"Being consumed by the Three Realms’ beings is better than by enemies; at least it strengthens our own."
"Hmph."
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi snorted.
He knew Emperor Jun was mocking his collusion with beings Beyond the Domain.
Turning away, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi intended to leave without further talk.
Watching him depart, Emperor Jun sneered.
"Different paths cannot make plans together. He, Emperor Jun, has principles."
However, Emperor Jun increasingly saw through the Heavenly Court’s character.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s words didn’t concern him at all.
If the Heavenly Court were truly as Tai Yi claimed, it wouldn’t wield such power.
The world should be constantly at war.
Due to the Heavenly Court’s benevolence and broad mind, it pacified many mighty figures.
With strength and kindness, this Heavenly Court naturally grew stronger.
Recalling his methods upon becoming Heavenly Emperor made Emperor Jun sigh.
If he’d acted that way initially, perhaps the Three Pure Ones wouldn’t have sought to overthrow his Divine Dynasty and replace him.
Regrettably, replacing Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, he was still the same. Not much different.
When Sun Wukong, along with the Senior Commander, arrived at Ziwei Hall, both expressed mixed emotions.
They hadn’t imagined themselves arriving here one day, not as enemies but as those who submitted to Ziwei Heavenly Court.
Great Emperor Ziwei sat on the throne, surrounded by Immortal Officials.
The Senior Commander and Shao Siming, under everyone’s gaze, approached the Ziwei Hall.
They came near and directly knelt.
"Sin God greets Great Emperor Ziwei."
The two spoke, openly calling themselves sinful subjects, a stance that pleased everyone.