Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The old tree monster frantically swung its vines, launching an attack on the charging clones of Sun Wukong.

Each clone hit by the vines reverted to its original form, becoming strands of monkey hair.

Yet, many clones managed to leap onto the old tree monster, where the Heavenly Saint Fire on the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod erupted violently.

Flames soared into the sky.

"Ah~!"

Cries of agony echoed as the old tree monster attempted to extinguish the flames, but they instead grew fiercer.

Helpless, the old tree monster began to peel off the burning bark from its body.

"Eh?"

Sun Wukong's face revealed a look of surprise. The old tree monster peeled off its outer bark like a snake shedding its skin, revealing a slightly smaller body.

Though its aura was still strong, Sun Wukong clearly sensed that the creature seemed to have weakened.

"Could peeling off the bark cause it to weaken?"

A thought flashed in Sun Wukong's mind, his eyes lighting up instantly.

No matter if it's true or not, testing will reveal the answer!

Immediately, Sun Wukong summoned more clones, charging at the tree monster with the Heavenly Saint Fire.

The Heavenly Saint Fire within Sun Wukong isn't infinite; the fire carried by the clones depletes the original fire within his body.

However, to deal with this tree monster, such a consumption is absolutely worth it.

Indeed, the tree monster screamed again as it began to peel, shedding another layer of bark.

The tree monster's aura visibly decreased again.

Sun Wukong grinned, having discovered the tree monster's weakness!

It seems this tree monster's strength was entirely accumulated through these layers of bark.

No wonder it rooted itself atop this Duanfeng, likely absorbing energy from within to grow bark and enhance its power, right?

Hey, old thing, I've uncovered your flaw, and this time you're doomed!

Taking hits passively has never been Sun Wukong's style.

A gentleman seeks revenge, ten years isn't too late;

A villain seeks revenge, from dawn till dusk.

Sun Wukong considers himself neither a pedantic gentleman nor a villain; when there's a grudge, if given a chance, he avenges it on the spot.

Just like now!

The Heavenly Saint Fire continued to strike the tree monster through one clone after another.

The tree monster had no choice but to peel layer after layer.

Finally, after shedding its fifth layer of bark, Sun Wukong noticed it was no longer invulnerable.

The Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod could finally inflict wounds upon its body!

"Daoist Ancestor, Shen Lang! The old tree monster has weakened! Let's join forces and take it down!"

Sun Wukong's heart leapt with joy, shouting to Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor and Shen Lang in the distance.

"Okay!"

"I've been itching to get involved!"

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor and Shen Lang responded loudly, their figures leaping toward the scene from rocky outcrops.

The Creation Jade Disc above Sun Wukong's head flew back into Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor's hands, releasing rays of Creation Light to enhance the Creation Divine Sword.

The Creation Mutual Heart Lotus also appeared, similarly empowered by two types of Creation Light.

These three types of Creation Light were of different colors, creating a feeling of intermingling brilliance.

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor closed his eyes and then suddenly opened them, a dazzling spark flashing through them.

In the next instant, the Creation Divine Sword in Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor's hand swung fiercely at the tree monster.

A radiant three-colored Sword Qi shot abruptly from the Creation Divine Sword, slashing aggressively into the tree monster's roots.

"Fierce Fist, Shatter Void!"

Purple Cloud Wings appeared on Shen Lang's back, causing his aura to surge dramatically.

With a punch, his massive fist transformed into a purple light wheel, slicing brutally toward the tree monster's trunk.

Sun Wukong laughed upon seeing the actions of Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor and Shen Lang; the two were clearly giving it their all!

He couldn't fall behind.

Overwhelming Great Saint Primordial Force poured into the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod, which emitted dazzling purple-golden light.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Saint Fire ignited ferociously upon the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod once more.

"Nine Steps to Trample the Heavens!"

Sun Wukong stepped through the air, each step amplifying his aura significantly.

With nine consecutive steps, it seemed as if the void would shatter.

"Prepare to die by my hands!"

"Heaven Punisher!"

Like heaven overturning and the firmament collapsing, a magnified version of the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod descended from the sky, crashing relentlessly onto the tree monster's head.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Three successive loud booms echo, the roots, trunk, and head of the old tree monster smashed nearly simultaneously, its body engulfed entirely by a field of intense light.

"Finished!"

Before the light and smoke dissipated, Sun Wukong's lips curved into a smile, wiping away sweat from his brow.

Indeed, as the dust and glow gradually receded, the massive body of the old tree monster had completely disappeared, leaving only a verdant sapling at the site.

Pure and glass-like, radiating vigorous life; Sun Wukong realized at a glance, this was the old tree monster's life source crystal!

But this life source crystal differed greatly from other monsters, seemingly containing the old tree monster's divine soul.

In other words, the three merely destroyed the old tree monster's physical form, reducing it to its essence.

"Old thing, your life sure is long! Let me send you to your final end!"

Shen Lang sneered, gathering Purple Cloud Heart Flame upon his gloves, ready to launch a punch to completely destroy the tree monster's last source.

"Shen Lang, wait!"

Sun Wukong called out to Shen Lang.

"Wait for what? Wukong, don't tell me you're going soft-hearted? That old thing almost killed us just now!"

Shen Lang frowned, puzzled. "This sapling contains extremely strong Life Origin Force, by destroying it we can absorb it!"

"I know. I'm not soft-hearted; it just seems too wasteful." Sun Wukong shook his head.

"Wasteful? Where's the waste?"

Perplexed, Shen Lang asked, and Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor also looked at Sun Wukong with curiosity.

Sun Wukong sighed, knowing he had to explain or else they'd hold a grudge.

"Here's the thing, I want to completely detach the divine soul mark from this sapling and plant it in the world inside my body."

Sun Wukong explained, recounting the creation of a world within his body.

"Creating a world within oneself, impressive!"

Shen Lang's eyes lit up; he'd never heard of anyone being capable of crafting a world inside themselves.

Creating a small world doesn't count; anyone with Hollow Void Realm cultivation and above can achieve that.

But to craft a world of Han Hai Realm level, that's unprecedented!