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

Jiang Wang's pupils contracted, and he murmured, "A sage...a sage has descended!"

His heart sank suddenly, and despair surged like a tide: "Even if the sage himself comes, no matter how many tricks I have up my sleeve, how can I possibly defeat him?"

"I fear that today, I truly cannot escape this calamity..."

Upon seeing this, Bodhi laughed loudly, his eyes filled with wild joy: "Jiang Wang, did you see that?"
The sage has returned, shaking the three realms!
"Your death today is inevitable; no one can save you!"

Jiang Wang gritted his teeth, forcing himself to calm down, and his mind raced as he searched for a way to escape.

He whispered, "Bodhi, do you really think this immeasurable Sumeru formation can trap me for a lifetime?"

What about saints?
I, Jiang Wang, am not a lamb to the slaughter!

He made a hand seal, trying to activate a hidden teleportation rune within his body, but found that the space within the formation was completely sealed off, and the rune did not react at all.

Bodhi watched coldly and sneered, "Trying to teleport away and escape?"

Jiang Wang, you underestimate this immeasurable Sumeru Array.

This formation is a treasure of the Western Sect, containing boundless Buddhist light. Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would not be able to break through it.

You'd better save your energy.

Jiang Wang's heart sank, but he was not willing to back down and said loudly, "Old Bodhi, you went to great lengths to set up this scheme, are you afraid that I will ruin your grand plan?"
Tell me, what exactly are you plotting?
Could it be related to the return of the sage?

Upon hearing this, Bodhi's eyes flashed with a strange light, but he did not reply. He simply said indifferently, "Jiang Wang, there is no point in you saying more."

"Prepare to die in peace. I have important matters to attend to, so I will not accompany you any longer."

Having said that, he waved his sleeve, and his figure transformed into a beam of light, disappearing outside the formation.

Jiang Wang stood alone in the formation, surrounded by golden light and the sound of Buddhist chants.

He clenched his fists, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes: "The sage has returned, Bodhi has set a trap... What exactly is going to happen in the Three Realms?"
No, I absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait to die!

He took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, and began to examine every trace of spiritual energy fluctuation in the formation, trying to find a flaw.

Meanwhile, inside the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor gazed at the purple aura in the west, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

He murmured to himself, "The sage has returned, Jiang Wang is trapped... Hmph, the Three Realms are about to be thrown into turmoil again."

"Jiang Wang, if you can escape this calamity, I'd like to see just who you really are!"

Jiang Wang closed his eyes and concentrated in the formation. The chanting of Buddhist scriptures filled his ears, but it could not shake his mind.

He thought to himself, "Bodhi, do you think this formation can trap me for life?"
Hmph, I, Jiang Wang, am not so easily defeated!
What about saints?
As long as there's a glimmer of hope, I'll fight my way out!

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and intense, and began to work with all his might to break the formation, searching for that faint glimmer of hope for survival.

Inside the Fragrant Hall, incense smoke curled and celestial music played. Several maids moved gracefully among the jade tables, carrying celestial fruits or pouring spiritual wine, their movements as gentle as willows swaying in the breeze.

The Jade Emperor leaned back on the gilded dragon throne, toying with a crystal-clear peach in his hand, his gaze lazily sweeping across the hall, a satisfied smile on his lips.

As the ruler of the Three Realms and the master of all spirits, such leisurely time was a rare treat for him.

"Your Majesty, these peaches are freshly picked from the Jade Pool. They are sweet and juicy. Would you like to try a bite?"

A maidservant whispered and respectfully presented a plate of freshly sliced ​​peaches to the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor waved his hand and said lazily, "Never mind, I am in a very good mood today. These peaches are good, but they cannot compare to my current state of mind."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he had sensed something.

As the ruler of the Three Realms, he was extremely sensitive to the celestial energy. In an instant, a powerful aura of a sage came from the direction of the Western Spirit Mountain and rushed straight to the Heavenly Court.

"The Two Saints of the West?"

The Jade Emperor sat up abruptly, the peach in his hand clattering open.

It landed on the jade table with a thud and rolled twice.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, carefully sensing the surroundings. After a moment, his expression changed slightly. "Jieyin, Zhunti... they have returned."

"Hmph, the moment they stepped into the Three Realms, they went straight for Jiang Wang. Are they here to settle old scores?"

The Jade Emperor lightly tapped the armrest of his dragon bed with his fingers, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Wang was an incredibly audacious and eccentric man, yet he possessed extraordinary talent and dared to provoke even saints.

Although this young man had no close relationship with the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor greatly admired his courage.

Moreover, if the two Western Saints were to take this opportunity to stir up trouble in the Three Realms, it could be detrimental to the Heavenly Court.

He pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Someone, summon Venus immediately!"

Before long, Venus arrived in a hurry, his celestial robe still stained with a few stars, clearly having just returned from the Milky Way.

As soon as he entered the Pixiang Hall, he hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have urgent news to report!"

The Jade Emperor raised his hand to gesture for him to stand up, and frowned, asking, "Is this related to Jiang Wang?"

Venus was taken aback, then nodded repeatedly, his voice urgent: "Your Majesty is wise!"
I have just received news that Jiang Wang has been trapped outside the South Heavenly Gate by Patriarch Bodhi!
Bodhi Patriarch set up the Sumeru Immeasurable Formation, and Jiang Wang had no way to escape!
The patriarch harbored boundless hatred for Jiang Wang, vowing that he would not have peace of mind until Jiang Wang was killed!

"what?"

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor's face darkened, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes. "Bodhi Patriarch?"

Hmph, how dare he, a mere avatar of a saint, run wild outside the South Gate of Heaven!
Do you really think this immeasurable formation can trap people?

He abruptly stood up, flicked his dragon robe, and an aura of majesty swept through the entire hall. "Taibai, follow me to the Southern Heavenly Gate!"

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, the winds and clouds shift and change.

Jiang Wang sat cross-legged in the void, surrounded by shimmering golden light. The array patterns surged like a tide, faintly exuding endless pressure, trapping him firmly within.

His expression remained relatively calm, though a hint of mockery lingered in his eyes as he looked up at the white-haired, youthful-faced figure opposite him: "Bodhi Ancestor, your formation is indeed exquisite, but unfortunately, it's not enough to trap just one of me."

Bodhi Patriarch snorted coldly, flicked his whisk, and the golden light of the array intensified, with faint Buddhist chants emanating from it: "Jiang Wang, you brat, you have repeatedly ruined my great cause in the West. If I don't kill you today, I will not be able to quell the hatred in my heart!"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow and laughed, "Oh, is the Ancestor so angry?"
Could it be that I took a few of your Bodhi trees from Lingshan last time, and it made you feel bad?
"You should have said so earlier, I would have bought you a few more!"

"presumptuous!"

Bodhi Patriarch roared and waved his whisk, causing countless golden chains to suddenly appear in the formation and entangle Jiang Wang.

Jiang Wang flashed forward, his long sword was drawn with a clang, its light like a rainbow, severing all the chains.

Just as he was about to speak again in mockery, a majestic voice suddenly came from afar: "Bodhi, stop!"

Jiang Wang and Bodhi Patriarch were both startled. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a golden light shooting from the depths of the Heavenly Court. The Jade Emperor, wearing a nine-dragon imperial robe and riding on auspicious clouds, arrived in an instant.

His face was ashen, and his cold gaze swept over Bodhi Patriarch: "Bodhi, you set up an array outside the South Gate of Heaven to trap the people of the Three Realms. Do you intend to provoke the majesty of Heaven?"

Upon hearing this, Bodhi Patriarch sneered, flicked his whisk lightly, and said with a hint of disdain, "Jade Emperor, you are nothing more than someone who relies on the title of Lord of the Three Realms."

I am an incarnation of a sage; how could the mere Heavenly Court possibly command me?
"Jiang Wang is a heinous criminal; I will kill him today!" Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang curled his lip and transmitted his voice to the Jade Emperor: "Your Majesty, this old bald monk is clearly disrespecting you. Why don't we join forces and teach him a lesson?"

The Jade Emperor glanced at Jiang Wang and replied telepathically, "Stop talking nonsense!"

This is an incarnation of a sage, no small matter. Rest assured, I have a plan.

He turned to look at Bodhi, his anger intensifying. "Bodhi, since you won't listen to my advice, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

With that, he flipped his hand, and a long sword with dazzling golden light appeared in his hand. The sword was filled with a rich aura of spatial laws, and it was the Haotian Sword, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure!

Bodhi Patriarch's pupils contracted slightly, as if he hadn't expected the Jade Emperor to directly bring out this treasure.

He sneered, "Haotian Sword?"

"Hmph, Jade Emperor, do you really think you can defeat me with this sword?"

“Try it and you’ll know!”

The Jade Emperor said no more, and with a sudden swing of his Haotian Sword, the sword light, like an inverted Milky Way, carrying boundless spatial power, instantly tore through the void and struck Bodhi Patriarch.

Bodhi Patriarch's expression changed, and he retreated rapidly, instantly disappearing into the Sumeru Boundless Formation.

The formation shone brightly with golden light, transforming into a massive golden light screen that attempted to block the sharp edge of the Haotian Sword.

However, the Haotian Sword was a treasure bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, possessing boundless power. Wherever its sword light passed, space crumbled inch by inch, and the array constraints that were once so close yet so far became as fragile as paper under its light.

Jiang Wang's eyes widened, and then he heard a "boom".

With a loud bang, the Sumeru Boundless Array was split in two by the sword light, golden light scattered in all directions, and the array completely collapsed!
"happy!"

Jiang Wang couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes filled with excitement, "Your Majesty's sword is simply invincible!"
"Master Bodhi, you must be about to cry, right?"

Bodhi Patriarch's face turned ashen, his whisk gripped tightly, and he roared, "Jade Emperor, how dare you destroy my formation!"

The Jade Emperor gave a cold laugh, holding the Haotian Sword horizontally in front of him, and said majestically, "Bodhi, I will say it again, retreat immediately, or don't blame me for being merciless with my sword!"

Bodhi Patriarch was about to speak again when the Jade Emperor turned to look at Jiang Wang and urgently transmitted his voice, "Jiang Wang, leave quickly!"

"Since saints cannot descend to the mortal realm, where should you seek refuge?"

Jiang Wang was taken aback. Just as he was about to ask for clarification, he suddenly felt the surrounding space freeze, and a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He looked up and saw two figures stepping out from the void. One was wearing a golden kasaya and had a compassionate face; it was none other than the Sage Receiving the Guidance. The other held a Seven Treasures Tree and had a cold gaze; it was none other than the Sage Zhunti!
"Oops!"

Jiang Wang's heart sank, realizing something was wrong.

The Jade Emperor's expression also changed. He gripped the Haotian Sword tightly and said in a deep voice, "Jieyin, Zhunti, you've arrived quickly!"

The Sage of Reception clasped his hands together and said calmly, "Jade Emperor, we have returned only to clean house. Jiang Wang's crimes are unforgivable. We hope that the Jade Emperor will not interfere."

Sage Zhunti's gaze was like a knife, piercing straight at Jiang Wang. He said in a cold voice, "Jiang Wang, you have repeatedly ruined my Western plans and even tried to destroy the foundation of my Western Sages. This is a capital offense!"
Today, you are certain to die!

Jiang Wang felt a tightness in his heart under the pressure of Zhunti's gaze, but he refused to admit defeat and chuckled, "Saint Zhunti, don't be so hot-tempered!"
All I did was steal a few of your treasures and demolish a few of your temples.

"Is it really worth taking my life?"

"presumptuous!"

Zhunti roared and waved the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand. The void instantly froze, and Jiang Wang felt as if his body was being pressed down by a tremendous force, unable to move.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, all the celestial generals and guards were frozen in place, except for the Jade Emperor and the Bodhi Patriarch who were still able to move.

The Jade Emperor frowned, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice, "Zhunti, although Jiang Wang has made mistakes, his crimes do not warrant death!"

Why not have him apologize and offer you treasures to appease your anger?

Zhunti sneered, his gaze icy: "Jade Emperor, you need not say more!"

This Jiang Wang has severed the foundation of my Western Paradise and nearly caused my death and that of Jieyin. This is an irreconcilable enmity!

He must die today!

The Jade Emperor was alarmed and sent a telepathic message to Jiang Wang: "Jiang Wang, I have done my best. You must find a chance to escape immediately and do not resist!"

Jiang Wang gritted his teeth, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes, and replied telepathically, "Your Majesty, thank you!"

However, Zhunti is clearly trying to kill me, and I, Jiang Wang, am not one to sit idly by and wait for my death!

He secretly circulated his spiritual power, trying to break free from Zhunti's oppressive aura, but the power of that saint was like the sky collapsing and the earth sinking, and he could not shake it at all.

The Sage who guided him spoke calmly: "Zhunti, please calm down."

Although Jiang Wang's crimes were heinous, the face of the Heavenly Court could not be ignored.

"Jade Emperor, if you insist on protecting him, I fear it will damage the harmony between our two families."

The Jade Emperor took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said in a deep voice, "Jieyin, Zhunti, Jiang Wang are people of the Three Realms and are under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court."

If you want to kill him, you must give me an explanation!
Otherwise, the Haotian Sword in my hand would be nothing but a decoration!

Zhunti snorted coldly, and with a gentle flick of the Seven Treasures Tree, the void trembled. Jiang Wang groaned, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Zhunti coldly said, "Jade Emperor, if you continue to obstruct me, I will wipe out your Heavenly Court as well!"

The Jade Emperor's face turned ashen, and the Haotian Sword shone brightly. Just as he was about to speak again, Jiang Wang suddenly laughed and, barely maintaining his imposing aura, said, "Zhunti, stop putting on airs!"

Are you going to kill me?
come!

Let's see if your Seven Treasures Tree is faster, or if my life is tougher than mine, Jiang Wang's!

Zhunti's killing intent intensified, and he raised the Seven Treasures Tree high, his saintly might sweeping across the Southern Heavenly Gate.

The Jade Emperor's heart sank; he knew that today's events were unlikely to end well...

At the summit of Mount Ling, golden light shone brightly, and Buddhist chants filled the air. The two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, sat serenely on lotus thrones, surrounded by auspicious clouds and chanting, as if the world were in their hands.

Zhunti narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp as if he could pierce through the heavens and earth, aiming straight for Jiang Wang.

With a slight lift of his finger, golden light flowed from his fingertip, transforming into a sharp killing intent that pointed directly at a certain place in the lower realm.

"Senior brother, this Jiang Wang has repeatedly ruined my plans. This time, we must kill him to prevent future troubles!"

Zhunti's voice was deep and cold, carrying a hint of resentment and anger.

Jieyin slowly shook his head, his face calm as still water, but a deep light flashed in his eyes.

He raised his hand and gently waved it to stop Zhunti's movements, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Junior brother, calm down."

The Jiang Wang you see is merely an avatar.

Zhunti was taken aback upon hearing this, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he looked again at the direction from which the killing intent was directed. (End of Chapter)