Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Two Divine Alchemists have appeared in the Alchemist Guild!

This news spread instantly across the entire Celestial Human Domain and rapidly expanded in all directions.

Soon, the entire Han Hai Realm was aware of this news; every faction was greatly shocked and scrambled to gather specific details by all means.

The newly emerged Divine Alchemists are Inner Court disciples of the Holy Book Academy, Sun Wukong and Shen Lang!

"Did you hear? Two young Divine Alchemists have appeared in the Holy Book Academy's Inner Court!"

"Of course I heard! And I also know that these two just recently joined the Holy Book Academy, but they have progressed rapidly, now ranking fifth and seventh among the Inner Court powerhouses."

"I heard they have another companion named Hong Jun, who also entered the Holy Book Academy's Inner Court for the first time and soared to sixth place!"

"Exceptional geniuses! Absolutely exceptional geniuses! Such formidable strength, and they are even Divine Alchemists! How is anyone supposed to survive?"

"That Shen Lang is the Second Prince of the Heavenly Bird Dynasty, rumored to be designated as the next Heavenly Bird Holy Emperor. The Heavenly Bird Dynasty is currently recruiting troops to prepare for a decisive battle with the Cangqiong Immortal Palace; it's the perfect time to ally!"

"Absolutely right! Shen Lang is precisely in need of people right now, and if we pledge allegiance, we will surely leave a deep impression on him! As Divine Alchemists, how could the reward of Spirit Pills be lacking after accomplishing feats?"

"You're right! Whether you go or not, I'm definitely going!"

"Let's go, go, go, go now! If we delay, others might beat us to it!"

...

The entire Han Hai Realm was discussing Sun Wukong and Shen Lang's promotion to Divine Alchemist, with most expressing both amazement and envy, while some were eager to attach themselves to this fame.

Of course, there were also those who felt so frustrated they wished they were dead.

For example, the Cangqiong Immortal Palace.

"Ridiculous! Ridiculous! All useless, every single one!"

Xiang Cangqiong, the Palace Master of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace, unleashed a fury within the grand hall, while the Vice Palace Master Ling Xiao Immortal and others were silent as cicadas in the cold, not daring to breathe.

"Ling Xiao! That Sun Wukong is an Alchemist with alchemical abilities at the Divine Alchemist level; how come you never mentioned him to me?"

Ling Xiao Immortal remained silent, but Xiang Cangqiong wouldn't let him off that easily. With a low growl filled with immense anger, Xiang Cangqiong locked his focus onto Ling Xiao Immortal.

Ling Xiao Immortal's body began to shake like a sieve.

"Palace Master, subordinate, I, I didn't know either..."

At this moment, Ling Xiao Immortal's heart was filled with frustration, cursing the ancestor of Nangong Po thoroughly.

That useless thing, sent to deal with Sun Wukong, couldn't even handle it. Worse still, he couldn't even discover the opponent's background!

Now, it's all messed up; Palace Master Xiang Cangqiong's arranged tasks cannot be fulfilled. How is he going to account for this?

The weight of a Divine Alchemist is greater than even that of a Saint Divine Realm powerhouse!

Even Ling Xiao Immortal himself now wouldn't dare provoke the world's ire by attempting to assassinate Sun Wukong!

What would be the result of going against the Alchemist Guild?

It would be akin to opposing all forces in the Han Hai Realm.

A simple announcement from the Alchemist Guild offering Divine Grade and higher Spiritual Medicine as rewards would suffice to turn everyone against the Cangqiong Immortal Palace!

At that point, everyone would be an enemy, and no matter how powerful the Cangqiong Immortal Palace might be, it would be overwhelmed by the tidal wave of enemy attacks, crushed without a trace!

"Didn't know?"

Xiang Cangqiong's eyes were as cold and ruthless as a venomous snake's,

"Your simple 'didn't know' could inflict enormous loss upon my Cangqiong Immortal Palace!"

"I have painstakingly schemed for so many years, blooming all at once to finally gain the upper hand. Just when it seemed we were about to pocket the entire Heavenly Bird Star Domain, all your ignorance regarding Sun Wukong ruined it!"

"All this is because you, Ling Xiao Immortal!"

Xiang Cangqiong glared angrily at Ling Xiao Immortal, "That Yuan Realm is the small world you are responsible for; look at what you've turned it into!"

"When that Sun Wukong re-sealed the Yuan Realm, you should have been cautious, yet you remained silent despite knowing!"

"After Sun Wukong arrived at Han Hai Realm, you still underestimated him, only dispatching a mere insignificant Nangong Po to handle him, failing and still choosing to hide this, without raising alerts!"

"Now, look at how he's grown to such a scale! With Cultivation at the Golden Divine Realm that can surpass the Saint Divine Realm, and still a Divine Alchemist!"

"Even if I personally intervene, I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything against him now!"

As Xiang Cangqiong spoke those last words, his anger seemed to dissipate, but the chill in his eyes remained as persistent as eternal frozen ice.

"Ling Xiao, do you realize what a terrifying enemy you have incurred?"

"That Sun Wukong clearly holds the potential of an exceptional genius, yet you regarded him as ordinary, giving him the chance to unleash that potential and grow to this extent!"

Crash!

Crash! Crash!

Energy Crystal Stones alongside the hall shattered, and Ling Xiao Immortal collapsed to the ground, soaked in cold sweat.

Xiang Cangqiong's killing intent was too intense, so intense that Ling Xiao Immortal felt as though he might be torn asunder in the next moment.

Even though they both possessed Saint Divine Realm Cultivation, Ling Xiao Immortal knew very well that even if he gambled everything, he would never be Xiang Cangqiong's match, not even capable of inflicting the slightest harm!

He dared not resist and was utterly powerless to do so!

"Ling Xiao! I'm still saying what I said before: Sun Wukong is your responsibility! I don't care what methods you employ; you either bribe him or eliminate him, everything must be done without letting the blame fall on the Cangqiong Immortal Palace!"

"Can you do it?"

Xiang Cangqiong glared at Ling Xiao Immortal. Should Ling Xiao Immortal show even a shred of hesitation or unwillingness, Xiang Cangqiong would immediately cripple him, leaving no room for any further chance.

"I can! Subordinate guarantees to accomplish it! Please rest assured, Palace Master; I will not let you down again!"

Ling Xiao Immortal wasn't a fool; how could he not feel Xiang Cangqiong's killing intent?

At this juncture, he mustered his last ounce of strength to loudly promise, directly issuing a soldier's pledge,

"If subordinate fails, no need for Palace Master to act; subordinate will perform self-execution to apologize to the Immortal Palace!"

"That's what you said, don't blame this Palace Master for not giving you a chance!"

Xiang Cangqiong snorted coldly and turned to walk toward the rear hall.

"Vice Palace Master, are you alright?"

Seeing Xiang Cangqiong's figure disappearing from sight, a few Elders of the Cangqiong Immortal Palace approached Ling Xiao Immortal and helped him up.

"Alright. Does it look like I'm alright?"

Ling Xiao Immortal glared hard at a few of them; these bastards, standing silently beside him before without offering any plea for mercy, now decided to come over to try and curry favor!

"Vice Palace Master, don't be angry; you know Palace Master's temperament. The more we persuade, the angrier he'll become!"