Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Chapter 166 Battle Formation Breaks

Jiao Demon King, Peng Demon King, and others all joined the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation. Discover exclusive content at empire

On the side of the Heavenly Court, the Four Great Heavenly Kings, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, and the deities of wind, thunder, water, and fire all channeled their strength through Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, all except for the Six-Eared Macaque!

The Six-Eared Macaque had not joined the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation, not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't. The Bull Demon King was still healing inside the Water Curtain Cave Heaven, and only he could block Erlang God Yang Jian, who might return at any moment.

"Yang Jian is definitely busy treating the injuries of his Howling Celestial Dog, otherwise he wouldn't have been absent for so long."

The Six-Eared Macaque knew clearly, although Yang Jian hadn't shown up yet, once he did, he would definitely arrive with boundless rage and imposing aura. He had to stop him, he absolutely couldn't allow him to attack the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation, otherwise the already strained battle formation would surely collapse!

"I hope that guy shows up later."

The Six-Eared Macaque silently prayed in his heart. He had always thought that his strength had greatly improved, maybe not catching up to Sun Wukong, but at least the gap was not far anymore. However, after fighting with Erlang God Yang Jian, he realized there were always people beyond oneself.

He couldn't even defeat Erlang God Yang Jian, let alone compare with Sun Wukong—who could withstand the Golden Buddha Palm of the Tathagata Buddha at the Heavenly Dao Saint Realm!

Finally, Erlang God Yang Jian appeared on the battlefield, just as the Six-Eared Macaque had anticipated, bringing with him a sky-high fury and might, transforming into a beam of golden light shooting from the horizon, aiming directly at the formation formed by the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race.

"Erlang God, your opponent is me!"

The Six-Eared Macaque, constantly practicing the Eight-Nine Profound Skill, roared and rushed towards Yang Jian as he appeared, his Heaven-supporting Iron Staff wrapped in golden light violently colliding with Yang Jian's Tri-point Double-edged Sword.

"Boom!"

The terrifying shockwave spread out in all directions, the ground rumbling and shaking, massive cracks appearing on the ground, with the center of the clash between the Six-Eared Macaque and Erlang God Yang Jian as the epicenter, the ground began to sink under the pressure of the shockwave, extending outward and forming an ever-expanding, deepening circular pit.

The Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation were also impacted by this force. Both the Heavenly Soldiers and the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Generals all simultaneously felt a heaviness in their chests, as if struck by a heavy hammer, their faces all showing a look of shock.

"Is this the strength of Erlang God Yang Jian? Truly terrifying! It's not easy for my second brother to have contended with such a guy for so long. I wonder if the Six-Eared can withstand him?"

Jiao Demon King sighed to himself. The Six-Eared Macaque had just informed them about the Bull Demon King's injuries being treated within the Water Curtain Cave Heaven. Now, personally experiencing the terrifying power of the clash between Yang Jian and the Six-Eared Macaque, Jiao Demon King couldn't help but be deeply shocked.

Such an opponent, even if he later broke through to the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm, could hardly be as capable as the Bull Demon King, right?

"Whoosh!"

After a brief standoff, a figure was sent flying from the center of the collision, crashing heavily onto the ground—it was the Six-Eared Macaque!

Boom!

The ground cracked, and the Six-Eared Macaque's form surged back into the mid-air, a faint trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. Although he had managed to block Yang Jian's strike, he was still injured.

Erlang God Yang Jian, furious over the critical injury of his Howling Celestial Dog, was now in a fury, his combat power unlike any ordinary day, showing no mercy and holding nothing back.

Although the Six-Eared Macaque was extraordinarily talented and had immense combat power, his cultivation was still a level below Yang Jian's, and merely suffering a minor injury from such a ferocious blow was already quite remarkable!

"Demon Monkey, you injured my beloved dog. Today, this True Lord will not spare you!"

Erlang God Yang Jian's eyes blazed with raging fire, fixating on the Six-Eared Macaque, and after a fierce shout, he continued his furious onslaught with his Tri-point Double-edged Sword.

"Hmph! If you want my life, Six-Eared, let's see if you have the ability!"

The Six-Eared Macaque gritted his teeth, knowing he was still no match for Erlang God Yang Jian, but at this point, there was no turning back. If he didn't fight, then the Flower-Fruit Mountain demons would have to face an enraged Yang Jian.

If the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation was broken and couldn't withstand the suction force of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, the consequence was unimaginable!

The Heaven-supporting Iron Staff and the Tri-point Double-edged Sword clashed violently again. This time, the Six-Eared Macaque was ruthless, using all his strength without holding back. He had no way out; if he retreated, the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation would be in jeopardy, and so would the entire Flower-Fruit Mountain!

The two battled from the sky to the ground, and from the ground to the cloud tops. Facing the crazed, almost life-risking Six-Eared Macaque, Erlang God Yang Jian couldn't subdue him in a short time.

"Has this monkey gone mad? Does he no longer care about his life?"

Erlang God Yang Jian's divine power was significantly stronger than that of the Six-Eared Macaque, but seeing the Macaque attack so recklessly, risking severe injury to itself in a desperate struggle for life, even Yang Jian dared not pressure too aggressively. He had no intention of dying alongside this demon monkey.

"Seventy-Two Heaven-Shocking Staff!"

In the heat of battle, the image of Sun Wukong's clash with Tathagata Buddha's Golden Buddha Palm flashed again in the eyes of the Six-Eared Macaque. The unparalleled staff technique and the profound Dao rhyme suddenly became crystal clear in his mind; the next moment, it erupted explosively.

The Heaven-Supporting Iron Staff in his hand unleashed a sky-full of staff shadows, hurtling towards Erlang God Yang Jian. It lacked something compared to Sun Wukong's Heaven-Breaking Seventy-Two Sticks, but its power was still astonishing.

"Not good!"

Erlang God Yang Jian's expression changed dramatically, a sense of danger surging suddenly, a chill racing from his spine to the crown of his head. Immortal Force from his entire body violently poured into the Tri-point Double-edged Sword, which started to buzz and tremble.

"Wave Splitting Strike!"

Slashes of blade light shot out from the Tri-point Double-edged Sword, clashing with the staff shadows of the Six-Eared Macaque's Seventy-Two Heaven-Shocking Staff. The thunderous noise that ensued, along with the terrifying destruction, made both the Heavenly army and the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race turn their heads in awe.

"It's the boss's Heaven-Breaking Staff Technique! But no, it's not quite right, something is missing, it's not as strong!"

Leng Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly. He had seen Sun Wukong use the Heaven-Breaking Staff Technique more than once. Now, the Heaven-Shocking Staff Technique of the Six-Eared Macaque gave him a very similar impression, just slightly weaker. However, it was still incredibly strong, far surpassing his current level of cultivation.

"This kid Six-Eared is indeed a prodigy, being able to learn the boss's ultimate move just after a few observations!"

The Jiao Demon King and others were also immensely shocked. They had all seen Sun Wukong deploy the Heaven-Breaking Staff Technique, and its sky-breaking momentum had left a profound impression on them. Now, seeing the Six-Eared Macaque unleash the Seventy-Two Heaven-Shocking Staff and feeling a very similar momentum, they gained an even deeper recognition of the Macaque's exceptional talent.

No wonder Sun Wukong had been so favorably disposed towards the Six-Eared Macaque from the start, and even others could feel a deep sense of trepidation. Indeed, he had already seen the Six-Eared Macaque's potential!

Fortunately, this kid was one of their own from Flower-Fruit Mountain; otherwise, having such an enemy would make anyone uneasy!

Whoosh!

A figure shot back from the point of clash; this time, it was Erlang God Yang Jian. His clothes were slightly tattered, though he wasn't gravely injured. Nevertheless, his face looked incredibly grim; he had utilized all his strength and had still been overpowered by the Six-Eared Macaque's move, being sent flying, which for him was an enormous disgrace.

"Huff, huff!"

As the dust cleared, the voice of the Six-Eared Macaque emerged. He appeared even more disheveled than Yang Jian, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, his armor almost completely destroyed, and his body still trembling slightly.

The Seventy-Two Heaven-Shocking Staff was the Six-Eared Macaque's first-time execution, impulsively forced out in a desperate moment, putting a tremendous strain on his body. Although he had managed to send Yang Jian flying, the Six-Eared Macaque had sustained even greater injuries and was at his limit!

"Six-Eared Macaque, you have great talent, but unfortunately, you have encountered me, True Lord! You should never have hurt my beloved dog, nor should that demon monkey Sun Wukong have harmed the life of my brother Nezha! Today, I, Yang Jian, will use the lives of your entire Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race to commemorate Nezha's spirit in heaven! Heavenly Eye, open!"

Erlang God Yang Jian's cold voice rang out as the vertical eye on his forehead opened, unleashing a divine light that shot towards the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation, directly targeting Leng Xuan at the center of the formation's wheel.

Boom!

The divine light struck the wheel, and Leng Xuan suddenly felt the entire Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation's flow experience a disruption, its power becoming chaotic. The other demons also felt a sudden disruption in their power.

Although it lasted only a brief moment, it was critically damaging at such a time.

This was the first deployment of the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation, already a stretch and not very proficient; with this disruption in power, reconnecting it was practically a fool's dream, not to mention that the power of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda had been continually affecting the battle formation.

Bang bang bang bang bang!

Like a chain reaction, the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation began to break apart in various places. The massive wheel disappeared, leaving only the four smaller Zhou Tian Seven Extremes Battle Formations.

The demon soldiers and generals of Flower-Fruit Mountain tried to reassemble into the Great Zhou Tian Ten Directions Rotation Formation under Leng Xuan's cries, but how could Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing give them that chance?