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

The Tongming Hall is a vital place in the Heavenly Court, where celestial officials gather and heavenly generals are stationed. On ordinary days, it is filled with magnificent scenery and melodious celestial music.

At this moment, Jiang Wang showed no mercy. He raised his hand and waved it, and the starlight of the Zhou Tian Star Array behind him poured out like a torrent.

The glazed tiles and jade pillars of the palace collapsed under the impact of the starlight. The celestial officials and generals inside the palace were panicked and tried to resist, but without exception they were crushed by the starlight and their souls dissipated.

"Destroy Tongming first, then dismantle Lingxiao!"

Jiang Wang's voice was cold and arrogant, echoing in the heavenly court and making the immortals tremble.

Before the immortals could react, he flashed and appeared in front of the Lingxiao Palace.

The magnificent Lingxiao Palace shone with golden light, with nine dragons coiled around the pillars, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

Jiang Wang showed no reverence whatsoever, stepping into the hall with a sea of ​​starlight sweeping behind him.

Inside the hall, the immortals were already in complete chaos.

Although the power of the Zhou Tian Star Array was reduced to less than one-tenth due to the Heavenly Court's blockade, the vast starlight still made the immortals tremble.

Venus, pale-faced, trembled as he said, “How dare Jiang Wang be so audacious! He actually dares to barge into the Lingxiao Palace!”

"The Immortal Burning Lamp once said that this boy is nothing but bluffing, and his array power is nothing to fear!"

A celestial official gritted his teeth and said, "But now... this starlight power is clearly capable of destroying the heavens and the earth!"

"Quickly summon the Barefoot Immortal!"

A celestial being cried out, his voice tinged with despair.

The Barefoot Immortal soon appeared, barefoot on the clouds, lightly waving his whisk, but his eyes were as gloomy as water.

He surveyed the assembled immortals in the hall and said in a deep voice, "The Jade Emperor has decreed that it is better to be shattered than to be left whole! This brat dares to offend the Heavenly Court, and must not be tolerated!"

However, before he could finish speaking, the Broom Star hurriedly stepped forward and whispered, "Great Immortal, Jiang Wang is a reckless person. If we really push him too far, he might endanger the Queen Mother of the West! If the Queen Mother is harmed, what will become of the Heavenly Court's reputation?"

Upon hearing this, the Barefoot Immortal frowned, remained silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "Enough, suspend the formation attack, trap this child first, and wait for the Jade Emperor to make a decision."

Jiang Wang, however, paid no attention to the controversy surrounding the Heavenly Court.

Seeing that the Zhou Tian Star Array's offensive had suddenly ceased, leaving only starlight surrounding and trapping him, he sneered, "Stop attacking? Is the Heavenly Court afraid?"

He strode up to the Jade Emperor's throne in the center of the Lingxiao Palace and sat down without any ceremony.

The golden throne beneath him was particularly dazzling, and all the immortals glared at him angrily, shouting curses one after another.

"How dare you, you brat, desecrate the Jade Emperor's throne!"

"Jiang Wang, you have no respect for the Heavenly Court! Today I will make sure your soul is scattered and your spirit is destroyed!"

Jiang Wang ignored him, raised his hand and waved, and a clone separated from his body, holding a golden cudgel that shone with spiritual energy, exuding an aura of world destruction.

The clone sneered and swung his staff, smashing the jade pillars and altar of the Lingxiao Palace. The fragments scattered and the immortal energy dissipated.

Several spirit officials tried to step forward to stop him, but were swept away by the clone with a single blow, their souls instantly annihilated.

Jiang Wang sat upright on his throne, his voice icy: "Destroy the palace, kill the immortals, capture the Queen Mother! If the Heavenly Court does not withdraw its forces, I will raze the Jade Pool to the ground!"

Upon hearing this, the immortals were enraged, and their shouts and curses grew even louder.

Unable to contain himself, Wuqu Xingjun stepped forward and roared, "Jiang Wang! If you have the guts, fight me one-on-one! Don't try to act recklessly just because of the formation!"

Jiang Wang glanced at him, his eyes full of disdain: "A one-on-one fight? You think you're worthy?"

The God of War was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end. Just as he was about to speak again, Jiang Wang got up and, with a sway of his body, headed straight for the Jade Pool.

The immortals were shocked by what they saw. Barefoot Immortal had no choice but to grit his teeth and order: "Remove the Zhou Tian Star Array!"

As the starlight receded like the tide, the pressure on Jiang Wang's body decreased dramatically.

He stopped and turned to look at the group of immortals, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Know what's good for you."

He said loudly, "After we withdraw, I will go to the Treasure Hall to collect some spoils of war. You need not panic."

Upon hearing this, the immortals felt a little relieved, thinking to themselves that this young man still had some principles.

However, Wuqu Xingjun was relentless, stepping forward and sneering, "Jiang Wang! You ignored my challenge just now, but today I will settle things with you!"

Jiang Wang snorted coldly, and with a wave of his hand, the laws of space were suddenly activated.

Wuqu Xingjun felt the void around him distort, and before he could react, he was crushed by an invisible force and turned into a cloud of blood mist.

However, the next moment, the Investiture of the Gods flashed with golden light, and Wuqu Xingjun was resurrected once again, roaring as he pounced on Jiang Wang.

"Investiture of the Gods? Hmph, that's interesting."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the "Universe Within a Sleeve" technique.

The art of...

The void twisted, transforming into a small world that trapped Wuqu Xingjun within it.

Wuqu Xingjun roared repeatedly, but could not break free.

Just then, a magnificent voice echoed from the western horizon, vast and boundless, shaking the heavens: "Issue my decree: Seal the Heavens!"

Before the Southern Heavenly Gate, the wind howled and the starlight was like knives. Jiang Wang, dressed in a black robe, hovered above the sea of ​​clouds, his eyes like lightning, scanning the magnificent Heavenly Gate.

The Heavenly Gate stands majestically, radiating golden light. Ninety-nine jade steps lead straight to the clouds, with cranes circling and auspicious vapors rising. Yet, at this moment, it exudes a chilling and murderous aura.

Jiang Wang frowned, lightly tapping his left wrist with the middle finger of his right hand, attempting to teleport down to the lower realm, but found the space as solid as iron, completely still.

His heart sank, and he suddenly looked up, his gaze piercing through the clouds and mist, staring straight at the sky.

"The Four Symbols Guardians?"

Jiang Wang muttered to himself, his tone carrying three parts coldness and seven parts solemnity.

He sensed four vast auras intertwining in the four directions: the azure aura of the east like a dragon, the crimson flames of the south like a sparrow, the white light of the west like a tiger, and the black water of the north like a tortoise. The power of the four symbols intertwined to form a net, sealing off the entire celestial realm completely.

The path between heaven and earth has been severed, and there is no way to enter the mortal realm.

"The Sage Zhunti..."

Jiang Wang gritted his teeth, a flash of anger in his eyes.

He had just fought with a group of immortals and Buddhas in the Outer Heaven for the Chaos Pearl, and only managed to acquire it after exerting all his strength. Unexpectedly, this attracted the personal intervention of the Sage Zhunti.

Jiang Wang activated his divine sense and clearly perceived a wisp of purple energy rapidly approaching from the direction of the Western Spirit Mountain. It was as vast as the sea and as imposing as a mountain. It was clearly the arrival of the Sage Zhunti, and his killing intent was chilling. It was obvious that he no longer coveted the Chaos Pearl, but came specifically to intercept and kill him.

"System! Quick, give me a solution!" Jiang Wang thought to himself and called out to the mysterious system in his mind, his voice urgent and anxious.

"Tsk tsk, Jiang Wang, look at you, all flustered, like a stray dog."

The system's mechanical yet slightly mocking voice echoed in my mind: "No assistance will be provided outside of mission status."

You made this mess, so you'd better clean it up yourself.

A saint is hunting you down, tsk tsk, isn't that exciting? Why don't you kneel down and beg for mercy? Maybe he'll be in a good mood and spare your corpse?

"you!"

Jiang Wang was so angry that he wanted to drag the system out and beat it up, but the system's sarcastic remarks made him feel clear-headed, and his anger gradually subsided, allowing him to calm down.

He took a deep breath, his gaze sharp as a knife, and said in a deep voice, "Fine, since you won't help, I'll do it myself!"

Jiang Wang closed his eyes, his divine sense surging like a tide, quickly taking stock of his own spells, supernatural powers, and spiritual treasures.

Although the Chaos Pearl is powerful, it has just been acquired and has not yet been refined, making it difficult to defend against enemies; the Nine Heavens Thunder Technique has astonishing destructive power, but it is like scratching an itch through a boot to kill a saint; as for other magic treasures, such as the Yin-Yang Mirror and the Immortal Binding Rope, none of them are a match for a saint.

Jiang Wang frowned, and a flash of inspiration struck him as he suddenly remembered an item in his sleeve—the Ancestral Dragon Pearl! This pearl was left behind by the Ancestral Dragon. It was entirely emerald green and contained the Ancestral Dragon's magical power. Its aura was as vast as the sea. Jiang Wang had previously only regarded it as a treasure to enhance his magical power, but he vaguely remembered that the Ancestral Dragon Pearl also had a hidden function of commanding the dragon race.

A thought struck him, and he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze locking onto the eastern horizon, where azure energy rose and a ten-thousand-foot-long azure dragon coiled, its roar shaking the heavens—it was the Eastern Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols True Spirits.

"Azure Dragon!"

Jiang Wang flashed and instantly teleported to the edge of the Eastern Heavenly Realm. Holding the Ancestral Dragon Pearl high in his hand, he declared loudly, "I, holding the Ancestral Dragon Pearl, command you to immediately lift the blockade of the East and release me to the mortal realm!"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Dragon glared with its massive eyes, its whiskers fluttering, and its voice booming like thunder, tinged with disdain: "A mere cultivator dares to order me around? The Four Symbols Guardianship is a decree of the Sage; what right do you have to point fingers?"

Jiang Wang sneered, and the Ancestral Dragon Pearl in his palm suddenly burst forth with emerald light. A dragon soul seemed to roar within the pearl, and an ancient and majestic aura swept out, rushing straight towards the Azure Dragon.

The Azure Dragon's massive body trembled violently, a hint of fear flashing in its giant eyes. Its roar abruptly ceased, and it looked down at the Ancestral Dragon Pearl in Jiang Wang's hand, its tone suddenly becoming respectful: "The Ancestral Dragon's possession... is actually in your hands! Very well, the Eastern blockade will be lifted immediately!"

After saying this, the Azure Dragon waved its claws, and the azure energy of the East receded like a tide, instantly creating a gap in the Heavenly Realm's seal.

Jiang Wang was overjoyed, but then he heard Qinglong whisper, "Jiang Wang, you should leave immediately."

Although Zhunti is a saint, he dares not lay a hand on my Four Symbols True Spirits. We are protected by the Heavenly Dao, and he cannot do anything to us.

If you hesitate any longer, great disaster may befall you!

Jiang Wang was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, cupping his hands towards the Azure Dragon: "Thank you for the reminder! That old man Zhunti, today I, Jiang Wang, will teach him a lesson!"

He swayed, taking advantage of the fact that the breach in the blockade had not yet closed, and activated his teleportation ability, transforming into a streak of light and rushing straight to the lower realm.

Just then, purple qi surged in the western sky, and a golden light descended with boundless pressure—the Sage Zhunti appeared! He wore a golden kasaya, held the Seven Treasures Tree, his face contorted, and roared, "Azure Dragon! How dare you let this child go! I will definitely report to the Heavenly Emperor and have you suppressed for three thousand years!"

Azure Dragon snorted coldly, flicked its tail, and lazily said, "Saint Zhunti, do not frighten me."

"I, the Four Symbols True Spirit, am the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao. How dare you touch me? Jiang Wang wields the Ancestral Dragon Pearl, commanding my Eastern lineage. This is the mandate of Heaven. If you are not convinced, go and reason with the Heavenly Dao!"

"you!"

Zhunti was so angry that smoke seemed to be billowing from his seven orifices. With a wave of his Seven Treasures Tree, he unleashed a golden light that chased after Jiang Wang.

However, Jiang Wang had already fled to the mortal realm, and the golden light missed its target, only creating a chaotic current of air at the edge of the celestial realm.

Zhunti roared to the sky, "Jiang Wang, you brat! I will tear you to pieces!"

Jiang Wang, who was in the lower realm, heard Zhunti's roar and couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying loudly, "Old man Zhunti, so what if you're a saint? You still can't do anything to me! If you're so capable, come down and chase me!"

His tone was arrogant, with a hint of mockery, making no attempt to hide his sarcasm towards Zhunti.

Zhunti stood at the edge of the Heavenly Realm, trembling with rage. He swung the Seven Treasures Tree repeatedly, unleashing streaks of golden light, but could only wreak havoc in the Heavenly Realm, utterly helpless.

Jiang Wang's move completely shattered Zhunti's mentality. He, a dignified saint, was actually tricked by a mere cultivator. If word got out, he would probably become a laughing stock in the Three Realms.

Meanwhile, inside the Tushita Palace in the Heaven of Separation and Hatred, Laozi was sitting cross-legged beside the Eight Trigrams Furnace, refining a batch of immortal pills.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he abruptly stood up, pushed open the furnace lid, only to find that all the elixirs inside had turned to ashes, and the words "Jiang Wang was here" were engraved on the furnace wall.

Six large characters.

Laozi was so angry that his beard trembled wildly, and he cursed, "You brat Jiang Wang! You ruined my elixir, stole my banana leaf fan, and even dared to carve words on the Eight Trigrams Furnace! If I don't tear you apart and skin you alive, I swear I'm not human!"

Outside the Tushita Palace, the celestial light dimmed, and the immortals were filled with fear and unease.

The Queen Mother of the West stood before the Golden Palace, gazing at the devastation of Heaven. The Banana Leaf Fan, the Eight Trigrams Furnace, and other magical treasures were destroyed, and celestial officials had scattered and fled. Enraged, she clenched her jade hands and said coldly, "Jiang Wang! This boy alone has turned Heaven upside down! If I don't capture him and tear him to pieces, how can I, the Queen Mother of the West, save face?"

On Mount Ling, the Sage Zhunti returned to his position, sitting cross-legged on a lotus platform, his face ashen, and all the Buddhas dared not utter a sound.

Jiang Wang alone not only broke the Four Symbols Seal, but also caused the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling to lose face, shaking the Three Realms and shocking all the immortals and Buddhas.

Jiang Wang had already descended to the mortal realm, riding on auspicious clouds, looking down at the mountains and rivers below, feeling extremely pleased.

Just as he was about to find a place to rest, the system's voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Ding! Detected that Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong are about to arrive at Eagle's Sorrow Gorge and subdue the White Dragon, triggering Mission No. 19: Postpone the Journey to the West! Three options are provided—"

Jiang Wang was taken aback, then listened intently.

The system continued: "Option 1: Transform into a local deity, give the wrong directions, and mislead Tang Sanzang and his disciples. Reward: 10,000 experience points."

Option 2: Possess the white horse, kick over the little white dragon, and prevent it from surrendering. The reward is potato seeds with a yield of 10,000 jin per mu.

Option 3: Plant a talisman on the White Dragon beforehand to limit its speed; the reward is a mysterious stone tablet.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Ten thousand experience points are tempting, but they have limited use for his current cultivation level.

The potato seeds that could yield 10,000 catties per mu were even more appealing to him. If they could be promoted to the human race, they would greatly enhance the human race's fortune and bring immeasurable merit.

However, the four words "mysterious stone tablet" struck him like a thunderbolt.

"The mysterious stone tablet..."

Jiang Wang muttered to himself, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

He knew the nature of the system well; the more vague the reward, the more precious it often was.

In comparison, while potato seeds are good, they are ultimately just ordinary things, whereas the mysterious stone slab may very well hold a shocking secret, perhaps even related to the Heavenly Dao or sages! "System, I choose the third option!"

Jiang Wang said decisively and firmly, "The talisman for traveling ten miles a day and the mysterious stone tablet, I want them!"

The system was silent for a moment, then let out a mocking laugh: "Oh, Jiang Wang, you certainly have an eye for talent! The mysterious stone slab, tsk tsk, that'll keep you entertained! The mission has been accepted. Please head to Eagle's Sorrow Gorge as soon as possible to plant the talisman on the little white dragon. Mission countdown: three days!"

Jiang Wang's lips curled into a meaningful smile. (End of Chapter)