I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

Jiang Wang stood with his hands behind his back, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "What an arrogant monkey who doesn't know his place."

Since you're so confident, I'll make a bet with you, shall we?

"bet?
Haha, I, Old Sun, love gambling the most!

"Tell me, what are we betting on?"

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, he scratched his cheek, eager to try.

Jiang Wang extended his right hand, palm facing up, and slowly said, "If you can somersault out of my palm, then you win."

I, this humble Taoist priest, will bind Kui Mulang and let you slaughter him at will. I can even persuade the Jade Emperor to relinquish his throne. What do you say?

If you cannot escape, you will need to descend to the mortal realm and cultivate for several more kalpas to repent and reform yourself. What do you say?

"Hahaha!

This palm?
"I, Old Sun, can flip over in one somersault!"

Sun Wukong laughed loudly, jumped onto Jiang Wang's palm, and with a flash of cloud light beneath his feet, he transformed into a golden light and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Wang stood still, his palms glowing faintly, as if enveloped by an invisible force.

His gaze was distant, a faint smile playing on his lips, as he murmured, "This monkey is truly interesting."

Sun Wukong rode the clouds and flew away, the wind howling, and all he could hear was the sound of clouds breaking through the air.

He thought to himself, "This Jiang Wang is just a legal expert, how big can his hands be?"
"I, Old Sun, will somersault him and make him admit defeat wholeheartedly!"

He flew for an unknown amount of time, when suddenly a rootless, flesh-red pillar appeared before him, piercing the sky, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, seemingly the end of the heavens.

"Haha, even at the ends of the earth, Jiang Wang still wants to trap me, Old Sun?"

Sun Wukong grinned, plucked a hair from his head, blew out a writing brush, and scribbled "The Great Sage Equal to Heaven was here" on the pillar.

The eight large characters, their golden strokes gleaming, were dazzling and eye-catching.

He chuckled again, unzipped his pants, and urinated at the base of the pillar, the stench filling the air. He said smugly, "This mark, no one can erase!"

"Jiang Wang, I, Old Sun, am determined to win!"

He withdrew the cloud light, somersaulted, and returned to Jiang Wang's palm. He put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly: "Jiang Wang, I, Old Sun, have reached the ends of the earth. I left a note and urinated on it as a mark. Your palm can't hold me!"

"Hand over Kui Mulang now, and prepare the Jade Emperor's throne!"

Jiang Wang looked down at Sun Wukong in his palm, a hint of speechlessness flashing in his eyes.

He slowly raised his right hand, and a flash of light appeared in his palm. The flesh-red pillar suddenly appeared at his fingertips, with the inscription "The Great Sage Equal to Heaven was here" on it.

The handwriting was clearly visible, and there was a faint smell of urine at the base.

"Sun Wukong, look what this is!"

Jiang Wang spoke calmly, flicking his fingertip lightly. The pillar magnified, revealing the writing and urine stains clearly.

Sun Wukong's eyes widened, the smugness on his hairy face instantly froze, and he stammered, "This... how did this pillar end up in your hands?"

I, Old Sun, have clearly flown to the ends of the earth!

Jiang Wang smiled slightly, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery: "The horizon?"
Sun Wukong, you impudent monkey, this palm of mine contains the Three Realms. No matter how fast your somersault cloud is, it can't escape from this palm.

So, are you ready to accept the consequences of your bet?

"You...you cheated!"

Sun Wukong was so angry he jumped up and down, brandishing his golden cudgel and pointing it at Jiang Wang, shouting, "I, Old Sun, refuse to accept this!"

One more round!

Jiang Wang shook his head, waved his sleeve, and sent Sun Wukong back several steps. He said loudly, "A bet is a bet. Sun Wukong, since you can't escape my palm, then go down to the mortal realm and cultivate for a few more kalpas as agreed!"

As for the matter of Kui Mulang, I will handle it impartially; you need not cause any more trouble!

Sun Wukong gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with golden light, as if he was about to explode. But then he saw a great golden light shining brightly in the distance, accompanied by the sound of Buddhist chants. A golden Buddha appeared from the horizon, with a solemn and majestic appearance and a vast aura.

It was the Buddha himself who had arrived.

"Sun Wukong, how dare you be so insolent!"

The Buddha's voice was like thunder, resounding throughout the Heavenly Court: "You have violated the Heavenly Laws and caused chaos in the Heavenly Palace. This humble monk has come on the orders of the Jade Emperor to enlighten you!"

Jiang Wang took a step back, stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said in a low voice, "The show is about to begin."

Jiang Wang stood before the jade steps of the Tongming Hall, his gaze lingering on the misty heavenly court outside the hall, when he heard a series of urgent monkey cries.

Sun Wukong somersaulted in front of him, and the hairy-faced thunder god grinned, revealing a smug smile. He gently tapped the ground with his golden cudgel, making a crisp clanging sound.

"Hey, Jiang Wang!"
"I, Old Sun, have finally won this bet!"

Sun Wukong stood with his hands on his hips, his tail swishing like a live snake. "Didn't you say I couldn't escape your palm?"

Not only did I fly away, but I also left a mark at the end of the day!
Quickly, bring that Kui Mulang to me and kill him!

Also, kick that old Jade Emperor off his throne, I want to sit on it!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his robes swaying gently in the breeze, his tone indifferent yet tinged with a hint of mockery: "Oh?"

Does the Monkey King really think he's won?

"Then dare you look down?"

Sun Wukong was taken aback, scratched his cheek, and snorted, "Look if you want to look, what's there to be afraid of?"

"I, Old Sun, possess boundless supernatural powers; I can somersault 108,000 li in a single bound. How could you possibly trap me in your tiny palm?"

He looked down at Jiang Wang's outstretched palm and his face immediately froze.

On Jiang Wang's middle finger were several large, flamboyant characters: "The Great Sage Equal to Heaven was here."

The characters gleamed with gold, as if carved by a knife, carrying an inexplicable sense of power.

Even more outrageous, a faint stench of monkey urine was emanating from between Jiang Wang's thumb fingers, making Sun Wukong's nose twitch.

"This...how is this possible!"

Sun Wukong's eyes widened, and the smugness on his hairy face instantly turned into shock. "I, Old Sun, clearly flew to the ends of the earth. That pillar was shining with golden light and was unreachable. I even peed on it and wrote some words on it!"

How could... how could it be in your hands?

Jiang Wang slowly withdrew his palm, patted it lightly, and laughed: "Monkey, monkey, your somersault cloud that travels 108,000 li is indeed powerful, but it's a pity that you've never been able to jump out of my palm."

The pillar you see at the ends of the earth is nothing more than my middle finger.

The urine you urinate, the words you write, are all in my palm.

So, who do you think won this bet?

Sun Wukong scratched his ears and cheeks, his tail frozen in mid-air, unable to speak for a long time.

He glared at Jiang Wang and said angrily, "You bastard, you must have used some kind of sorcery!"
I, Old Sun, don't believe it!

I don't believe it!

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, his voice suddenly turning cold: "Don't believe me?"
Then try again and see if you can fly out of my palm.

If you don't admit defeat, I'll make you tumble in this palm forever, never to escape!

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's hairy face twitched, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

Though he remained defiant, the stench of urine and the shock of the handwriting had left him feeling uneasy. After a long pause, he stamped his foot and said resentfully, "Fine, fine, I, Old Sun, admit it!"

You win this time!

"Hmph, I'll definitely get it back next time!"

Jiang Wang laughed and patted Sun Wukong on the shoulder: "Good, it's good that you admit defeat."

Monkey, remember this lesson: no matter how powerful you are, you still need to see the vastness of the world.

As soon as he finished speaking, a crisp notification sound rang in Jiang Wang's mind: "Ding!"

The second stage of the chain quest is complete. Reward: Buddha's Palm.

The third quest begins: Rescue Sun Wukong from the Buddha's grasp and prevent his suppression. Success will reward you with an upgraded version of the Glimmering Array.

Jiang Wang's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

He had already experienced the power of the Tathagata Palm. If the Radiant Array could be upgraded, it would surely reach a higher level and become infinitely powerful.

He thought to himself, "A Saint-level defensive formation... if it can really withstand a Heavenly Saint for thirty years, this is a life-saving technique!"

Seeing Jiang Wang staring blankly, Sun Wukong snorted: "Hey, Jiang Wang, what are you daydreaming about?"

"I give up, won't you let me go?"

Jiang Wang snapped out of his daze and waved his hand: "Go, go. The bet is set, and I won't stop you."

With a flick of his sleeve, the gates of the Tongming Hall burst open, revealing a scene of churning clouds outside.

Sun Wukong snorted, picked up his golden cudgel, and somersaulted out of the palace gate, ready to show off his power again, when suddenly he felt a darkness above his head. A vast Buddhist light descended from the sky, carrying boundless pressure, and pressed straight down on him!
"not good!"

Sun Wukong was shocked; the smugness on his hairy face instantly turned to terror. "This is the Buddha's method!"

Jiang Wang's gaze sharpened, and in a flash, he stood in front of Sun Wukong.

He looked up and saw the Buddha sitting on a nine-petaled golden lotus, with boundless Buddhist light behind him, looking extremely solemn.

Two Arhats, Ananda and Kasyapa, stood on the left and right, their gazes coldly fixed on Jiang Wang.

"Jiang Wang, why are you stopping me?"

The Buddha's voice boomed like a bell, causing the sea of ​​clouds to surge: "This fiend has disturbed the Heavenly Court, and his crime is unforgivable. I have been ordered by the Sage to suppress him under the Five Finger Mountain, so that he may be tempered forever!"

Jiang Wang sneered, his robes fluttering even without wind, his tone tinged with disdain: "Buddha, Sun Wukong made a bet with me and lost. I have promised to let him go."

If you suppress him, wouldn't that make me break my promise to people?
"Does the mighty Buddha intend to brand me as untrustworthy?"

Upon hearing this, Ananda stepped forward and shouted angrily, "How dare you, Jiang Wang!"
Who are you to comment on the Buddha's actions?
Get out of the way immediately, or you'll be suppressed along with them!

Kasyapa also said coldly, "Jiang Wang, you are just a great god of justice, how dare you contend with the Buddha?"

Retreat immediately, lest you make a mistake!

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes, and with a sudden flick of his sleeve, he shouted, "Universe in the Sleeve!"

In an instant, a tremendous suction force erupted from his sleeve, like a black hole, attempting to suck in the Buddha along with Ananda and Kasyapa!
The Buddha's gaze narrowed slightly, and with a wave of his hand, a golden light emanated from his palm, steadily resisting the suction force.

He said in a deep voice, "Jiang Wang, your 'hidden universe in your sleeve' technique is quite skillful, but do you really think you can contend with me?"

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, made a hand seal, and shouted, "Buddha's Palm!"

Before he finished speaking, he slammed out his right palm, and a great Buddhist light shone brightly in his palm. Thousands of Buddha phantoms faintly appeared, and his imposing aura pressed down on the Tathagata!

Tathagata's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Tathagata's Palm?"
!

How do you know my ultimate skill?

He dared not be negligent and struck out with the same palm. The Buddha light in his palm was almost identical to that of Jiang Wang's palm, and even the movements were exactly the same!
"boom!"

With a clap of their palms, the sea of ​​clouds outside the Tongming Hall exploded, turning into countless white waves.

Jiang Wang remained motionless, his robes fluttering in the wind, while Tathagata swayed and took a half-step back!
A look of shock flashed in Tathagata's eyes: "You...where did you get this Tathagata Palm from?"

Why is it so similar to my supernatural power?

Jiang Wang snorted coldly, stood with his hands behind his back, and said indifferently, "Buddha, you don't need to ask any more questions."

I released Sun Wukong today, and no one is allowed to harm a single hair on his head.

What does the will of the Western sages have to do with my Eastern Heavenly Court?

If you insist on making things difficult, don't blame me for being impolite!

Upon hearing this, Buddha's gaze became complicated. He stared at Jiang Wang for a long time before finally sighing, "Fine, Jiang Wang, since you say so, I will spare this fiend for now."

He waved his hand, and a golden lotus flashed behind him, carrying Ananda and Kasyapa into golden light, disappearing into the sea of ​​clouds in an instant.

Sun Wukong stood there, scratching his head, and muttered, "Jiang Wang, you really have some skills... even Buddha gives you some face."

"Hmph, I, Old Sun, owe you a favor!"

Jiang Wang waved his hand, too lazy to pay attention, and turned to walk towards the Lingxiao Palace.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong chuckled and followed after them in a somersault.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor sat high on his dragon throne, laughing heartily, and said to Taibai Jinxing beside him, "Taibai, look at this Jiang Wang, he is indeed extraordinary!"
Even Buddha couldn't do anything to him!
Quickly, convey my decree to catch up with Tathagata and tell him that the true form of this God of Justice Jiang Wang is the immortal stone from Flower Fruit Mountain!
Haha, so what if they are Western saints?

In my Eastern Heavenly Court, Jiang Wang is the true god!

Venus stroked his beard and replied with a smile, "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your humble servant will take care of it immediately!"

The Jade Emperor was in a great mood and slammed his hand on the table, saying, "Issue a decree!"
Today we hold the An Tian Assembly to celebrate Jiang Wang's defeat of Tathagata and to glorify the Heavenly Court!

"Jiang Wang, please take your seat before the immortals; today you are an honored guest!"

Jiang Wang cupped his hands in greeting and said calmly, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."

He walked with ease, sitting at the head of all the immortals. His gaze swept across the hall, and he saw that the immortals had different expressions, some of them awe, some of them jealousy, but none of them dared to look him in the eye.

The Heavenly Assembly was a lively and extraordinary event, with celestial music playing, fine wine flowing, and immortals toasting each other with laughter that never ceased.

Jiang Wang, however, simply drank his wine quietly, his gaze distant, as if deep in thought.

After the assembly ended, Jiang Wang returned to the Holy Ancestor Palace, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

The notification sounded in my mind again: "Ding!"

The third stage of the chain quest is complete. Reward: Upgraded Glimmer Array!
The shimmering array has evolved into a Saint-level defensive array, unbreakable by anyone below the Saint level, capable of withstanding an attack from a Heavenly Dao Saint for thirty years!

Jiang Wang opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips: "A Saint-level defensive formation... Good, in this way, even if a Saint himself arrives, I will still have the strength to fight!"

Immediately afterwards, another notification sounded: "Ding!"

Complete all the chain missions for an extra reward: a Super Experience Point Scratch Card!

Jiang Wang took out the glittering scratch card, scratched it lightly, and a vast amount of spiritual energy surged into his body. His cultivation level rose steadily, approaching the Heavenly Dao Realm.

He let out a long sigh and murmured, "This Journey to the West world is getting more and more interesting..."

Inside the Holy Ancestor Palace, moonlight streamed in. Jiang Wang stood with his hands behind his back, gazing through the window at the endless starry sky, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes: "What will the next challenge be?"

The Thunder Sound Temple shone with golden light, and the glazed tile hall was filled with the sounds of Buddhist chants and the fragrance of incense. The Buddhas and Arhats sat solemnly on lotus thrones, their appearances dignified and majestic.

As if returning from the heavens, he sat regally on the central golden lotus, a relic radiating soft yet dazzling light from between his brows, seemingly capable of washing away the dust and impurities of the mortal world.

Inside the hall, all the Buddhas, Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Vajras rose in unison, joined their palms together, bowed their heads in worship, and said in unison, "Namo Amitabha Buddha, we respectfully welcome the World Honored One back to the Pure Land!" (End of this chapter)