Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao

All beings of the Three Realms saw that enormous divine being and immediately began discussing animatedly, with knowledgeable ones exclaiming uncontrollably, "Isn't that the True Monarch? Who could possibly have forced him to display such Divine Skills?"

"Is this what truly embodies the Law of Heaven and Earth?" Lu Yu muttered to himself, realizing that his own transformed giant paled in comparison.

But there was nothing he could do, as Yang Jian, a renowned expert in the Three Realms, had been stalled in the Five Qi Realm for a long time, unable to touch the threshold of Five Qi towards the beginning, yet his many years of refinement had made his mana formidable.

Lu Yu, after all, was new to cultivation and his mana was significantly weaker compared to such experts. Probably only the Monkey, with his extraordinary talent and having consumed the Golden Cores and Peaches of Immortality, possessed such a foundation.

The giant standing between heaven and earth, wielding a Three-pointed Double-edged Sword, struck at Lu Yu, the intense pressure making him completely unable to move. Determined, he called out the Treasure Vase and drank all the Three Lights Divine Water inside it.

The Three Lights Divine Water, possessing the Power of Creation, could replenish mana; with this sip, he had used up all the Divine Water he had accumulated over the years.

Having swallowed the Three Lights Divine Water, Lu Yu felt as if his entire body was about to explode, with fine cracks appearing on his flesh, and blood slowly seeping out of these places. With this powerful force, Lu Yu was finally able to move freely.

However, faced with Erlangshen's full-strength strike, he had no plan left but to meet it with his treasured sword in hand.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Soon, the Three-pointed Double-edged Sword, along with the strong Gang Wind, reached Lu Yu. At the moment of the weapons' clash, Lu Yu felt as if the whole world was pressing down on him; the pressure made him a bit scared but also somewhat excited, seemingly igniting a flame deep within him.

The usually calm Lu Yu suddenly felt an urge to roar at the sky, his voice deformed under the tremendous pressure, "Open for me!"

The Peaches of Immortality and Golden Core he had ingested were rapidly absorbed by his body under the massive pressure, and the places that were cracked shone with a glaze-like glow. As time ticked by, Lu Yu never felt time move so slowly. Just when he thought he couldn't hold on any longer, the immense power began to diminish, and he relaxed his tense nerves.

At this moment, he looked exceptionally wretched; his Taoist Robe, worn as part of his act, had been torn to shreds by the Gang Wind, and his body was drenched in blood from his many wounds.

This tragic scene even drew a sideways glance from Yang Jian, who resumed his true form and sighed, "I'm now very curious about what terms you want to propose that made you fight so desperately."

Lu Yu looked at Erlangshen with a wry smile, knowing that the other had shown mercy. He said, "A decree from the Heavenly Court will soon arrive, requesting the True Monarch to capture the Great Sage Equalling Heaven on Huaguo Mountain. I wish to ask a favor, hoping that the True Monarch will spare the lives of those monkeys when the time comes!"

"Oh? Is it that monkey who rebelled against the Heavenly Court?" Although Yang Jian didn't care much for matters of the Heavenly Court, the ruckus caused by the Monkey King was significant enough to reach his ears.

"Why not try to persuade me not to capture this Monkey King?" Yang Jian asked with a smile.

"I am self-aware and would never impede the True Monarch. Besides, seeing that you have been stuck at the threshold of Five Qi toward the beginning for years, you probably wish for a great battle to seek an opportunity. How could I ask such a thing? To be able to preserve the lives of that monkey and his descendants would be good enough," Lu Yu said with a bitter smile.

Even if he could persuade Yang Jian, what use would it be when there are other experts in the world? The destiny of the Monkey King had long been determined; what good were Lu Yu's slight arms and legs? It would be better to preserve the Monkey King's legacy and quietly await his return after overcoming his tribulations.

"Heavenly virtue treasures life, and I, Yang Jian, am not a bloodthirsty person. I agree to this. But since you're a friend of that Monkey King, let me ask you, how does he compare to me?"

"I think he must be the very opponent that True Monarch has been waiting for."

The words of Lu Yu made Yang Jian's eyes light up, having an evenly matched opponent was indeed the most precious thing for him at this moment. Since Lu Yu possessed extraordinary strength and had personally exchanged blows with him, his words were naturally credible.

"Good!" Yang Jian said the word with emphasis, one could imagine the excitement in his heart, he had a strong premonition that the opportunity he had been earnestly seeking was about to come.

His eyes turned to the east, as if he could see that monkey thousands of miles away, his fighting spirit soaring. In this moment, his presence was that of the once invincible great general of the Three Realms, Yang Jian of the Jade Void, showing his divine might as Erlangshen.

After thanking Yang Jian for his insistence to stay, Lu Yu did not dare to delay a moment longer, after all, Marshal Ma was waiting in the cave for his news.

When Marshal Ma saw Lu Yu again, he was greatly shocked, Lu Yu's appearance at this time was somewhat terrifying. In the eyes of Marshal Ma, Mr. Lu had always been refined and cultured, with an extraordinary demeanor, he had never seen him in such a disheveled state.

Breathing weakly, his body covered in wounds, blood incessantly seeping from his flesh, the sight was somewhat horrifying.

"Mr. Lu, are you alright!"

"It's nothing, I have fortunately completed the task and secured a promise, the lives of you little monkeys can be spared!" Lu Yu also let out a long sigh of relief, after all, he did not have complete confidence in this matter beforehand.

Having explained his agreement with Yang Jian to Marshal Ma, he said, "When the time comes, you must hide beneath the Water Curtain Stone Bridge and must not show your heads. The True Monarch will intercept the rest of the Heavenly Court's forces himself, remember this well!" Lu Yu repeatedly cautioned.

"Thank you, Mr. Lu, for planning on our behalf, we are eternally grateful." Marshal Ma expressed his sincere gratitude, tears already forming in the corners of his eyes, feeling that they little monkeys had been a hindrance, having prevented their Great King from getting away and causing Mr. Lu to end up like this.

"Alas! My abilities are modest, and this is all I can do for the monkey," said Lu Yu with a waned interest.

Watching the retreating figure of Marshal Ma, Lu Yu muttered to himself, "The winds of the times are ultimately upon us!"

In the ever-spring-like Huaguo Mountain, when the monkeys received the message from Marshal Ma, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, always stubborn and unyielding, fighting the heavens and battlling the earth, displayed a rare sentiment of melancholy.

"Scholar, I wonder if I will have the chance to see you again in this lifetime." He was well aware the trouble he had caused this time was not minor, and in order not to involve Lu Yu, he had not allowed Marshal Ma to say too much. Little did he expect that Marshal Ma, worried about his safety, would reveal everything to Lu Yu.

Actually, at this moment, the Monkey King also realized something was amiss. There were so many Peaches of Immortality in the Peach Orchard of Immortality that even if he ate them day and night without stopping, they would only amount to a drop in the bucket. Moreover, he wasn't foolish enough to eat all the peaches.

The Tushita Palace is where the Elder Lord resides, situated above the thirty-third heaven. Yet he somehow found himself there in a daze, and as for the Golden Core, it was unguarded as though it had been placed there just waiting for him to steal it—there weren't even any child servants tending the flames, let alone a gatekeeper.