Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"Hahaha! That was exhilarating, truly exhilarating!"

"It's been so long since I've fought so heartily!"

Xiao Hu, the Fleet Leader of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty, cleaved the last enemy in half with an axe and laughed heartily.

Xiao Hu's nature has always been bold. Despite being the Fleet Leader, he still enjoys this kind of invigorating close combat.

However, over the years, the strength of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace has been constantly increasing, resulting in a growing disparity with the military power of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty, making Xiao Hu feel stifled, unable to fight freely.

In today's battle, as the Heavenly Bird Dynasty was on the brink of defeat, Sun Wukong suddenly appeared, sweeping through Cangqiong Immortal Palace's warships and a group of top experts with overwhelming force.

The remaining soldiers were no match for Xiao Hu and the others, cutting them down like chopping melons and vegetables!

"Thanks to your assistance, my Heavenly Bird Dynasty was able to completely annihilate the enemy!"

Xiao Hu flew to Sun Wukong's side, bowed respectfully, and expressed his gratitude.

"No need to thank me, I have a grudge against Cangqiong Immortal Palace, and since I encountered them today, I naturally won't let them go."

Sun Wukong waved his hand. The reason he intervened was purely because he disliked Cangqiong Immortal Palace; he would do anything to make them unhappy!

"Also, I'm not helping because of your Heavenly Bird Dynasty; I'm helping my brother Shen Lang!"

"The Second Prince?"

Xiao Hu's eyes widened suddenly, asking urgently, "Where is the Second Prince now?"

"The Prince is here!"

A loud voice came from the depths of the starry sky as Shen Lang stepped forth from the celestial abyss, with the Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor beside him.

"It's truly the Second Prince!"

Xiao Hu's eyes showed a look of excitement, and with a "thud," he knelt in the Void.

"This humble servant Xiao Hu, pays respects to His Highness the Second Prince!"

"Xiao Hu? Are you the Xiao Hu, famous in the Dynasty as the Tiger-General?"

Shen Lang's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, reassessing Xiao Hu several times.

Hmm, he truly seems to be a spirited man!

Shen Lang had heard that the Crown Prince Shen Feng had always wanted to recruit Xiao Hu, but Xiao Hu had refused.

Precisely because of this, Xiao Hu was transferred by the Crown Prince Shen Feng to the frontline of the Dark River region, under the guise of recognizing talent and putting them to good use, while in reality, putting Xiao Hu at a disadvantage.

Everyone knows that over the years, the strength of Cangqiong Immortal Palace has grown rapidly, and the power gap with the Heavenly Bird Dynasty is getting increasingly large—this Dark River front line is a troublesome task, a hot potato!

The Crown Prince Shen Feng has definitely planned to use the hand of Cangqiong Immortal Palace to get rid of Xiao Hu!

Hmm, this is indeed an opportunity to recruit Xiao Hu under my command. Letting go of such a formidable general would be a great shame!

"I never thought a rough man like me would be remembered by the Second Prince; it truly is an honor for me, Xiao Hu!"

Xiao Hu's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, clearly not expecting his reputation to be remembered by Shen Lang.

"Naturally, I have heard of General Xiao Hu's great name, and I have long wished to know General Xiao Hu, but have always lacked the opportunity. Today, upon meeting you, you truly are a rare military talent!"

Shen Lang showed a face full of appreciation and even patted Xiao Hu's shoulder, moving Xiao Hu so much that his whiskers trembled like a sieve.

"I say, if you two are going to perform a scene of loyal subjects recognizing a wise ruler, could you choose another place? There are so many people here!"

Sun Wukong rolled his eyes from the side, while the Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor shook his head with a light smile.

"Cough, cough!"

Shen Lang awkwardly cleared his throat, instructing Xiao Hu to organize his troops and return to camp.

Soon, the traces of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace were completely erased.

The Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor retracted the Barrier, and the three of them boarded the Heavenly Bird Dynasty's warship, returning to the base in the Dark River region.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong and the others, especially Shen Lang, the moment he was seen, the Crown Prince Shen Feng's face instantly changed dramatically, as if a dye shop opened, alternating between black and blue.

After an array of changes in expression, the Crown Prince Shen Feng finally regained his usual color, giving Shen Lang a forced smile with a sarcastic tone.

"Isn't this the younger prince? Aren't you supposed to be in secluded cultivation at the Holy Book Academy? How do you have time to come to the front line?"

Shen Lang glanced at him coldly: "If I hadn't come, this Dark River region would probably have been lost by you, older brother!"

The Crown Prince Shen Feng's face darkened, his eyelids twitching: "Younger brother, are you here to denounce me?"

"Denounce? I have no time for that nonsense!"

Shen Lang snorted disdainfully, "But the foundation of my Heavenly Bird Dynasty cannot be ruined by you like this! Once the Dark River region falls, the influence of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty will be rapidly eroded! Older brother, don't tell me you weren't aware!"

"So, you're here to seize power?"

The Crown Prince Shen Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Shen Lang with coldness in his eyes.

"You can understand it that way!"

Shen Lang didn't beat around the bush, "Shen Feng, during these years in the Dark River region, the deaths and injuries of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty's army have been severe, a clear demonstration of utter incompetence!"

"I, Shen Lang, stand on behalf of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty today to relieve you of your duties! Guards, take the Crown Prince into custody, and after the battle here is over, bring him back to the Heavenly Bird Dynasty for trial!"

With Shen Lang's command, Xiao Hu and other generals rushed in, and several soldiers stepped forward to seize the Crown Prince Shen Feng.

"Let me see who dares?"

The Crown Prince Shen Feng shouted angrily, glaring at Xiao Hu and the others.

"They don't dare, but I do!"

Shen Lang coldly chuckled and reached out to grab the Crown Prince Shen Feng.

The Crown Prince Shen Feng's eyes showed fear, feeling as if he was bound by a heavenly grip, completely unable to move.

Within a moment, his entire body was constrained, tightly held by Xiao Hu and the others.

"Shen Lang, you've got guts! When we return to the Dynasty, I will certainly report to Father and have him punish you severely!"

Shen Feng struggled desperately, but his strength was totally confined, leaving him to shout and scream in frustration.

"Punish? Haha, with the state you've left the army here, do you think Father will listen to you?"

Shen Lang sneered, "Even if there's punishment, you'll be punished first!"

"Take him away!"

"Yes, Second Prince!"

Xiao Hu responded and grinned sinisterly at the Crown Prince Shen Feng, "Crown Prince, please!"

"Take him away!"

"Shen Lang, this isn't over! Let go of me, let go..."

The Crown Prince Shen Feng made a fuss as he was escorted away, while Shen Lang turned his gaze to Xiao Hu and the other generals, smirking.

"Everyone, the Cangqiong Immortal Palace has become audacious and rebellious; it's time to curb their momentum!"

Shen Lang spoke coolly, and the others listened with eyes shining brightly.

"Second Prince, do you mean we should counterattack?"