Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"Palace Master, I never thought the Holy Son would be defeated by Sun Wukong..."

Ling Xiao Immortal felt his legs turn weak, finally unable to resist falling to the ground.

Xiang Cangqiong was a formidable Late Stage Saint Divine Realm cultivator, renowned even within the Havensea Realm.

Usually closed off in cultivation, Xiang Cangqiong rarely attended to matters of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace, yet the Holy Son was personally chosen by him as a successor, and now has perished!

The anger in Xiang Cangqiong's heart transformed into a mountainous pressure bearing down on Ling Xiao Immortal.

Under this pressure, Ling Xiao Immortal's entire being shivered uncontrollably.

Xiang Cangqiong's temper was well known; though he rarely intervened, once angered, he would show no mercy!

Ling Xiao Immortal knew full well that if he couldn't provide a satisfactory explanation today, Xiang Cangqiong wouldn't let him off lightly.

"Just what is Sun Wukong's background? Tell me everything in detail!"

Looking at the trembling Ling Xiao Immortal, Xiang Cangqiong took a deep breath, restraining his aura, and asked solemnly.

"Yes, Palace Master!"

Ling Xiao Immortal breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stood up, and meticulously recounted Sun Wukong's background and the grievances with Cangqiong Immortal Palace to Xiang Cangqiong.

"Yuan Realm? Is it that rebellious small world against the Immortal Palace?"

Xiang Cangqiong recalled, over the years, the Cangqiong Immortal Palace enslaved numerous low-level Great Thousand Worlds, referred to as small worlds by the palace's inhabitants.

Typically, Xiang Cangqiong disregarded those enslaved, except for the Yuan Realm!

The Yuan Realm was the only one that dared rebel against Cangqiong Immortal Palace and succeeded.

Cangqiong Immortal Palace was indeed powerful, but without cooperation from within the worlds, they couldn't forcefully open the world gates.

Yet the Yuan Realm was just one among many enslaved small worlds by Cangqiong Immortal Palace, although it rebelled and escaped control, it never weighed heavily on Xiang Cangqiong's mind.

What he didn't expect was such a character as Sun Wukong would emerge from this small Yuan Realm!

Not only did he ascend to the Havensea Realm, he grew to such an extent that even the Holy Son fell by his hand!

Truly astonishing!

From Sun Wukong's ascension to the Havensea Realm until now, it's likely been only a thousand years or so?

Such a tremendous increase in cultivation in such a short time, and with combat power so formidable, he's surely a rare prodigy once in a million years!

Such a prodigy has become the relentless enemy of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace, certainly not a good omen for the palace!

"Ling Xiao, how are you managing matters? Such a prodigy should have long been valued, yet you allowed his growth to this extent!"

Xiang Cangqiong's eyes were icy, itching to strike Ling Xiao Immortal dead for foolishly allowing such a great enemy to grow to this point!

And losing the Holy Son of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace, utterly foolish!

"Palace Master, I am truly wronged! Sun Wukong sneaked into the Havensea Realm!"

"Upon arrival, he hid in the Holy Book Academy, then ventured into the Desolate Divine Realm, his cultivation surged as if on steroids. I attempted to thwart him, yet it was in vain..."

Ling Xiao Immortal, drenched in sweat, explained, only to be interrupted by Xiang Cangqiong.

"These are all excuses!"

"Faced with such a prodigy, you used ordinary experts against him — that's stupidity!"

Xiang Cangqiong rebuked, "Prodigies of this caliber have combat power far exceeding their cultivation level, challenging others higher ranked with ease!"

"Need I remind you of this?"

"Yes, yes, your subordinate knows his error! The Palace Master's reprimand is justified! I will find a way to make amends!"

Ling Xiao Immortal's sweat dripped more profusely, daring not to retort, only repeatedly affirming.

"I'll grant you one more chance!"

Xiang Cangqiong snorted, "I care not what means you employ, bring Sun Wukong into our Cangqiong Immortal Palace! If irredeemable, eliminate him personally!"

"Fail once more, and your position as Vice Palace Master shall be replaced!"

Ling Xiao Immortal shivered all over, promptly nodding in response: "Your subordinate obeys! The Palace Master's trust shall not be let down again!"

He retreated cautiously.

"If not for needing to close off for a breakthrough to the Primordial Divine Realm, I wouldn't rely on such a self-important fool!"

Watching Ling Xiao Immortal's retreating figure, Xiang Cangqiong, still simmering with anger, uttered a harsh snort, and his silhouette disappeared from the grand hall, returning to his secluded place.

Heavenly Bird Dynasty, Imperial Capital Grand Hall.

"Indeed the Great Saint possesses extraordinary strength, even slaying the Holy Son — tales about this are widespread in the Havensea Realm now!"

The Heavenly Bird Emperor, glowing with pride, continually praised Sun Wukong, ordering a feast prepared and extending multiple invitations to Sun Wukong.

"Your majesty is courteous. I, Old Sun, was merely lucky."

Sun Wukong modestly waved his hand, a soft smile gracing his face.

Poverty in busy markets goes unnoticed, while wealth in remote mountains finds long-lost relatives, so goes the saying, proving entirely true!

When he and Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor first accompanied Shen Lang to the Heavenly Bird Dynasty, the emperor's attitude was decidedly cold, anything but warm.

Even though in the Dark River territory, they helped the dynasty drive back Cangqiong Immortal Palace's army, tipping the scales in Dark River campaign, it still didn't earn much attention from the Emperor.

However, a win against the Holy Son changed everything!

Upon returning to the Heavenly Bird Dynasty, he was welcomed grandly, the Emperor personally greeted him, showering praises.

Obviously it's about seeing his strength and potential, wanting to recruit him.

"Father Emperor, Wukong is my good brother, I am most aware of his prowess! I've long said the Holy Son would never be his match!"

Shen Lang laughed boisterously towards the Heavenly Bird Emperor.

Having brought Sun Wukong into the dynasty himself, Shen Lang naturally shares in the glory of Sun Wukong's newfound fame.

"Lang'er, I've worried you lack maturity, but now it seems I've underestimated you! Knowing such a prodigy like the Great Saint is your craft and fate!"

The Heavenly Bird Emperor nodded towards Shen Lang, marking the first time Shen Lang recalls receiving such kindness from the emperor.

Indeed, strength is the basis of everything!

Little did the Heavenly Bird Emperor know, Shen Lang's capabilities were on par with the Holy Son!