Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"Dispatch someone to Flower-Fruit Mountain in the East Victorious Divine Continent to check on the situation! No, better yet, Manjusri Bodhisattva, you personally go and thoroughly investigate. After figuring things out, come back and report in detail,"

"Understood!"

A auspicious cloud emerged from Spiritual Mountain and departed for the East Victorious Divine Continent.

In the Netherworld, within the depths of the Hell Path of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms.

"That Yama King said that the depths of the Hell Path could lead to the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs. But where exactly is it? That old rascal wasn't clear at all!"

Wukong had already been searching the depths of the Hell Path for a whole half a year and still hadn't found the passage to the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs as mentioned by Yama King. Looking around, except for the Hell Path's Reincarnation Vortex right in front, there was truly no other anomaly.

"Could it be that the passage to the depths of Hell's Yellow Springs mentioned by Yama King is this Reincarnation Vortex?"

Wukong's gaze shifted to the Reincarnation Vortex. After looking for a long time, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. He had been searching this Hell Path for half a year and had not found the passage to the depths of Hell's Yellow Springs. Now, the only place he hadn't explored was this Reincarnation Vortex.

Back when he was in the Heavenly Dao Reincarnation Realms, Wukong had used his clones to probe the Heavenly Dao Reincarnation Vortex, but at that time, the clone couldn't withstand the tearing force of the vortex, and its arm was shredded the moment it reached inside. This was why Wukong had hesitated to explore the Hell Path Reincarnation Vortex for all this time.

However, it seemed now that if Yama King hadn't lied, this might well be the only possibility!

"Cloning Divine Powers!"

With a thought, Wukong activated his Cloning Divine Powers; a clone stepped out of his body and walked towards the Hell Path Reincarnation Vortex. Reaching the vortex, the clone's eyes shifted as a unique aura emitted from its body—the aura of the Power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation. A miniature Hell Path Reincarnation Realm appeared behind it.

The next moment, the clone stepped into the Hell Path Reincarnation Vortex.

"Sizzling noises!"

The vortex's frictional tearing force surged towards Wukong's clone but was blocked by the miniature Hell Path Reincarnation Realm behind it. The Powers of Reincarnation rubbed against each other, emitting a piercing noise. This time, however, the clone suffered no damage and directly entered the vortex.

"It really is here!"

In front of the vortex, Wukong's eyes brightened. He had just received a message from the clone; passing through this vortex indeed led to the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs. His lips curled into a smile as the Power of Reincarnation surged from his body, and a miniature Hell Path Reincarnation Realm appeared behind him as well.

He stepped into the vortex, and a harsh frictional noise resounded as Wukong's figure disappeared into the vortex.

The deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs was a unique funnel-shaped space. Within the funnel, one half was the very bottom of the Boundless Blood Sea, and the other half, the winding Yellow Springs riverbed. The waters of the River of Oblivion, falling from the Endless Abyss above, would carry the souls into the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms.

The water of the River of Oblivion would then flow downward to the bottom of the Endless Abyss, meander to the bottom of Hell's Yellow Springs, and rise back to the surface to continue its cycle.

Wukong and his clone were now standing on the ground between the Boundless Blood Sea and Hell's Yellow Springs.

"Yama King really didn't lie to me; from the Hell Path Reincarnation Channel, one truly can reach the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs!"

A flicker of delight crossed Wukong's face. After spending half a year in the Hell Path Reincarnation Channel, he had finally arrived at the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs.

However, along with the happiness, a cold glint flashed in Wukong's eyes. Indeed, it was possible to reach the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs through the Hell Path Reincarnation Channel because he had absorbed the Power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation forming the Six Paths Reincarnation Talisman.

The Reincarnation Vortex couldn't harm him; otherwise, he would have been torn to shreds by the vortex long ago and never would have made it here!

Wukong wasn't sure if Yama King was fully aware of the details of this Reincarnation Vortex. If not, it was still fine, but if he were, then his intentions would have been worth scrutinizing!

"Forget it, now is not the time to think about this. The Heavenly Tribulation is almost upon me; I'll just get through this Tribulation first,"

During his time in the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realm, Wukong had felt that his cultivation had reached the critical peak of Taiyi Scattered Immortal, a sense of oppression reminiscent of the moments before the three major disasters, but even more intense. Wukong knew that the Heavenly Tribulation he had been expecting was about to descend.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Being temporarily in the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realm had just temporarily blocked the sensation, but now, having exited the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realm and arrived at the deepest part of Hell's Yellow Springs, that oppressive feeling instantly intensified tens of times.

Wukong had long reached the peak realm of Taiyi Scattered Immortal. Over the years, he had been deliberately suppressing his cultivation to strengthen his foundation, ensuring a more smooth transition to Taiyi Golden Immortal by refining the three flowers atop his head and the five Qi within his chest. The results had indeed been quite effective.

Compared to his previous life, Wukong's foundation this time was incredibly solid. Now, he could no longer suppress it even if he wanted to!

Since he couldn't suppress it any longer, he decided not to try. With a thought, Wukong retracted his clone and completely released the restriction on his cultivation. His aura surged, and he easily broke through the incredibly thin barrier between Taiyi Scattered Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal, advancing to the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Boom boom boom!"

A muffled sound of thunder erupted in the deepest reaches of Hell's Yellow Springs, without any signs of tribulation clouds, the tribulation thunders emerged from the void and ruthlessly struck down at Sun Wukong.

"Well done, let old Sun break you!"

Sun Wukong pulled out his Ruyi Silver-Hooped Rod from behind his ear, coldly smirked with a fighting spirit, and swung at the descending tribulation thunder.

Several loud collision booms resonated as Sun Wukong shattered the tribulation thunders aimed at him, his body merely swayed lightly twice, absorbing the destructive force along the Ruyi Silver-Hooped Rod with no change in his expression. Instead, the shattered tribulation thunders transformed into streams of pure energy that flowed through the rod and into his body.

"Heavenly Tribulation, is just so-so!"

Sun Wukong's lips curved into a confident smile as he continued to swing the Ruyi Silver-Hooped Rod at the forthcoming heavenly tribulation thunders, crushing them into energy and absorbing them.

As the energy from these thunders was absorbed, the somewhat ethereal aura of Sun Wukong, who had just made a breakthrough, became more stable, and he was on the verge of advancing from the early stage to the middle stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Who is crossing the tribulation in this Hell's Yellow Springs?"

While Sun Wukong was furiously welcoming the heavenly tribulation thunder, the intense fluctuations deep in Hell's Yellow Springs caught the attention of the Asura Tribe from the Boundless Blood Sea. A figure emerged from the sea, the Asura Demon King, Sovereign Mara Papiyas.

Catching sight of the figure who wielded an iron rod, wildly and arrogantly pounding the heavenly thunder, Sovereign Mara Papiyas's eyes nearly popped out!

"Is it him?! Wasn't this brat thrown down into the Endless Abyss by me? How could he appear here? And he has even made a breakthrough and attracted the heavenly tribulation!"

The depths of the Endless Abyss led to the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms, a fact well known to Sovereign Mara Papiyas. Even for a Da Luo Golden Immortal like him, it would be extremely difficult to escape if fallen into it. Sun Wukong had been hit by his Immortal-Slaying Slaying Sword and had fallen into it, so how come he looked unscathed and had even significantly advanced in cultivation?

"Is that him? Heh, comes just at the right time!"

Sun Wukong also noticed the arrival of Sovereign Mara Papiyas. A chill flashed in his eyes. Although he had previously admired Sovereign Mara Papiyas, this fellow was completely ungrateful, striking with ultimate moves and seriously injuring him, causing him to fall into the Endless Abyss. If not for his good luck and protective treasures, he might have lost his life!

Returning kindness for grievances was never Sun Wukong's style. Any grudges he bore, he would repay on the spot. Now that Asura Demon King Sovereign Mara Papiyas had come to him, how could he miss such an opportunity?

With a flash, Sun Wukong, facing the myriad of tribulation thunders, used Shrinking Earth into Inches Divine Skill and rushed towards Sovereign Mara Papiyas, coldly laughing, "Sovereign Mara Papiyas, it seems we are truly fated to meet again! Accept this gift from old Sun!"

"This is bad!"

Sovereign Mara Papiyas's expression changed, wanting to retreat back into the Boundless Blood Sea, but it was already too late. Sun Wukong had reached his side, showing him a devilish wicked smile. The heavenly thunder that had initially been pursuing only Sun Wukong split and surged towards him, followed by more tribulation thunders spawning in the void and violently striking down at him.

"Damn it!"

Sovereign Mara Papiyas's face turned green, well aware of the danger of being dragged into someone else's tribulation thunder. This could be taken by the Heavenly Dao as a provocation, and it would descend terrifying heavenly thunders powerful enough to annihilate a Da Luo Golden Immortal upon him—much stronger than those striking Sun Wukong!

"Asura Sword!"

Having been pulled into the midst of the tribulation thunder, any further resentment was futile. He first had to withstand the current heavenly thunder strikes.

With a grim expression, Sovereign Mara Papiyas summoned his lifebound divine weapon, the Asura Sword, and fiercely cut at the descending thunder, yet couldn't help but roar, "Damn monkey, you dare to scheme against me, this king will make sure you pay!"

"Bring out whatever tricks you have; old Sun will keep you company to the end, heh heh!"

Sun Wukong laughed, not taking it seriously at all. For enemies, there was no reason to be lenient; whatever could potentially kill the opponent was fair game!

This Asura Demon King Sovereign Mara Papiyas was a powerful figure of the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm. How could he pass up the opportunity provided by the heavenly tribulation to confront him head-on?

That wouldn't be tough; that would be foolish!