Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Sun Wukong had long known how to set up the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation but was distressed by the lack of suitable treasures to serve as the Formation Eye.

After all, Flower-Fruit Mountain couldn't compare to the Heavenly Court, lacking the vast heritage that allowed the Heavenly Court to refine countless heavenly and earthly treasures into formation flags to replace the River Diagram and Luo Script as the Formation Eye.

But now, things were different. With the River Diagram and Luo Script, Sun Wukong could also set up the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation at Flower-Fruit Mountain, and it would be a more complete and powerful formation than even the Heavenly Court's, equal in might to the formation used by the Ancient Primeval Demon Clan's Heavenly Court!

"This truly is a splendid gift! With this River Diagram and Luo Script, setting up the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation, our Flower-Fruit Mountain will no longer have to fear attacks from the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect!"

Sun Wukong and Leng Xuan exchanged a look. Both being proficient in the Path of Formations, they naturally understood how formidable the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation—one of the four great formations of the Ancient Primeval—was. Even a Saint would not dare claim they could be completely safeguarded under this formation.

During the times of Ancient Primeval, the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court was precisely able to establish an unparalleled Heavenly Court and rule for so many years by relying on this formation, only to perish later when it clashed with the Twenty-Four Duotian Divine Demons Formation, one of the other four great formations.

Even today's Heavenly Court, under the Jade Emperor, continues the lineage from the Ancient Demon Clan's Primeval Heavenly Court, still protecting the Heavenly Court with the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation. However, the Heavenly Court's version lacks the River Diagram and Luo Script as the Formation Eye and is far weaker than the original!

Without delay, Sun Wukong and Leng Xuan immediately began to set up the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation.

As the Formation Eye, the River Diagram and Luo Script would be hidden in the endless starry sky when the Great Formation was activated, unreachable by anyone. However, it would still necessitate a sufficiently secure location for storage, also needing abundant nature's spiritual energy to sustain the operation of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation.

Clearly, the most suitable place within Flower-Fruit Mountain was the Heaven-Piercing Tower!

During the three years that Sun Wukong was unconscious, Leng Xuan and others had not only spearheaded the recovery and reconstruction of Flower-Fruit Mountain but had also progressed the construction of the Heaven-Piercing Tower. Over these three years, all gifts from various powers that came to Flower-Fruit Mountain were accepted and nearly all used for building the tower.

Now, the fifth layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower was nearly complete, and Sun Wukong and Leng Xuan decided to reserve a specific space within the fifth layer to store the River Diagram and Luo Script, thus ensuring its safety.

Garnering the strength of the entire Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race, Sun Wukong and Leng Xuan inscribed Dao patterns of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation all over the mountain's spirit veins.

The Formation only required the River Diagram and Luo Script for activation, but pre-setting the Dao patterns meant they wouldn't need to expend the energy of the person activating the formation later on; it could simply draw energy from the ley lines to fuel itself.

In this regard, Flower-Fruit Mountain was indeed blessed. In addition to the spirit veins arranged by Leng Xuan over these three years, the gathering stellar spiritual Qi from the Nine Dragons Gathering Stars Formation was the best supplement for energy, thoroughly alleviating any concerns about a potential collapse of the formation due to insufficient power.

After spending over a month, all Dao patterns of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation were finally inscribed across the spirit veins of Flower-Fruit Mountain, and Sun Wukong set the gathering Dao pattern next to the Heaven-Piercing Tower; the stellar spiritual Qi from the Nine Dragons Gathering Stars Formation would autonomously supply energy for the formation when the time came.

With the successful deployment of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation, Sun Wukong was exceedingly joyous. He held a celebration within Flower-Fruit Mountain to celebrate the rejuvenation and promising future after a significant crisis.

This celebration should have taken place three years earlier, but with Sun Wukong unconscious all this time and the Demon Race not in the mood, it had been delayed.

Now that Sun Wukong had awoken, and with Flower-Fruit Mountain equipped with the Heaven Protection Formation, the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation from the Ancient Demon Clan's Primeval Heavenly Court, it was indeed a double blessing—how could they not celebrate grandly?

"Boss, now that our Flower-Fruit Mountain has become a major force, your title of 'Beautiful Monkey King' doesn't seem imposing enough. Isn't it time to consider a new name?"

The Macaque King suggested.

"Actually, I've been thinking about this issue for a long time already!"

Sun Wukong grinned, "I've long had a name in mind, only the timing wasn't right before. Prematurely announcing it might have brought unnecessary trouble, but now we no longer have to worry. The Heavenly Court has already besieged Flower-Fruit Mountain.

Since they have not continued their siege, it shows they are now wary of our strength, and it's unlikely that they would come to suppress us just because I adopt a new title."

"Boss, what exactly is the name? Let us hear it!"

With that, the entire assembly of demons grew excited—what name could be so powerful that merely announcing it might lead the Heavenly Court to launch a military campaign?

"Heh heh! Want to see it?"

Sun Wukong mischievously grinned.

"Yes, we want to see! Eh, Boss, don't tell me you've even prepared a flag already?"

A gleam of insight flashed in Leng Xuan's eyes. Sun Wukong had said 'see' rather than 'hear', implying the name was already written down! From his understanding of Sun Wukong, it was very likely he had already prepared a flag!

"Brilliant!"

Sun Wukong cast an appreciative glance at Leng Xuan, flipped his palm, and a large flag appeared in his hand. Grasping the flagpole, he shook it and erected it upright. A gust of wind rose suddenly and spread the flag out completely.

On the red fabric, the golden, gleaming characters for 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' were extraordinarily eye-catching, flickering with dazzling light under the fierce sun, making it somewhat hard to keep one's eyes open.

"Great Sage Equalling Heaven? Equal to Heaven, what a good name! So domineering!"

The eyes of the Demon Clan members lit up instantly. The title 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' was much more resounding than 'Beautiful Monkey King'!

"Such a domineering name, Boss, you must have thought about it for a long time, right? No wonder, if you had shown such a flag before Heavenly Court attacked our Flower-Fruit Mountain, it would surely have provoked an expedition from the Heavenly Court's army! 'Equalling Heaven' isn't that saying you can stand shoulder to shoulder with heaven, that you're on equal footing with that old Jade Emperor!

If that old Jade Emperor sees this, wouldn't it make him explode with rage? Hahaha!"

"Extremely clever! This name 'Equalling Heaven' really is well deserved, just to let that old Jade Emperor see that we on Flower-Fruit Mountain fear his Heavenly Court not!"

The members of the Demon Clan began discussing among themselves, excitement evident on each face. Sun Wukong's title of 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' was indeed domineering; with this title, Flower-Fruit Mountain's prestige within the Three Realms would grow even greater, surely attracting more powers to come and ally with them.

"Brother Monkey, with your title 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' out, it's loud and clear, absolutely domineering. But have you considered, what will the Heavenly Court's reaction be, what will the Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect's reaction be? This title, it's clearly provoking that Jade Emperor, smacking his face!"

Luo Bai stroked his chin, the title 'Equalling Heaven' wasn't one to be taken lightly, let alone adding 'Great Sage,' a most prestigious rank achievable by very few who had proven the Tao and become saints.

With Sun Wukong bearing the title of 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven,' Luo Bai could envision the Heavenly Court exploding, especially the Jade Emperor, who would probably be furious enough to jump out of his skin!

"Luo Bai, you're overthinking it. Old Sun has of course considered these issues,"

Sun Wukong said with a smile, waving his hand, "If the Heavenly Court's army had attacked Flower-Fruit Mountain before, Old Sun definitely wouldn't have waved the 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' flag so easily.

But now it's different; the Heavenly Court already dispatched a hundred thousand troops to subjugate our Flower-Fruit Mountain, and in the end, weren't they beaten back, fleeing in utter disarray? It's been three years since then and the Heavenly Court has made no moves, which means they won't start a war lightly again.

Old Sun waving the 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' flag now, the Jade Emperor has to accept it whether he likes it or not!"

Sun Wukong paused, a proud look flashing across his face as he spoke aloud, "Even if the Heavenly Court really comes with a great force again, what should Old Sun fear? We'll just beat them back!"

"Boss is right! If they dare to come, we'll send them running like we did three years ago!"

"Beat them back, beat them back!"

"Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Great Sage Equalling Heaven!"

Thunderous cheering erupted in Flower-Fruit Mountain. Thus, the flag of the 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven' was established and planted on the summit of the main peak of Flower-Fruit Mountain, fluttering in the wind, exuding an awe-inspiring, domineering presence!

For Sun Wukong's title 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven,' everyone in the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Race was thrilled and proud; they didn't see it as arrogant or boastful. Unlike in their former lives, this time the Bull Demon King and the other five Great Demon Kings hadn't rashly coronated themselves as saints.

They had witnessed the strength of a Half-Step Saint like Ran Deng Buddha and understood what being a 'Great Sage' meant. Until they reached a comparable level of power, they naturally wouldn't repeat the ignorant, rash behavior of their former lives by declaring themselves the Six Great Sages.
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"Leng Xuan, I heard you mention earlier that the Heavenly Court sent someone to offer peace?"

After the celebration, Sun Wukong and the others returned to Water Curtain Cave Heaven, and sitting in the grand hall of Water Curtain Cave Heaven, Sun Wukong inquired of Leng Xuan.

During the establishment of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Formation, he heard Leng Xuan mention that during his unconsciousness, the Heavenly Court had twice sent someone claiming to be Great White Golden Star—a white-bearded old man—to recruit Sun Wukong and the high masters of Flower-Fruit Mountain like Bull Demon King and Six-Eared Macaque to take official positions in the Heavenly Court, but he had been busy with the formation setup and did not inquire further.

Now that he had some leisure, Sun Wukong recalled this matter.

"Indeed, that Great White Golden Star did come twice, but Boss, you were unconscious then, so we didn't agree but just politely declined, saying that you were in retreat, and that we'd consider the offer after you emerged,"

Leng Xuan nodded.

"Heh, ascending to take office in heaven, huh? Still trying the same tactics!"

Sun Wukong's lips curled into a mischievous smirk, "Old Sun would like to see, after seeing Old Sun's title of 'Great Sage Equalling Heaven,' whether that old Jade Emperor will still invite Old Sun to take office!"