Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 860 - 861 Comprehending Seal Spirit Talisman Runes (1st Update!)

Zhao Jun explained the principles of the overlapping spatial formation to Sun Wukong in exact detail. As soon as Sun Wukong heard it, he immediately understood. This overlapping spatial formation was actually a very clever application of the Space Law. However, Sun Wukong did not have a sufficient grasp of the Space-Time Great Dao Laws in the Yuan Realm, so he could not figure it out on his own and needed someone to guide and explain it to him.

Zhao Jun happened to play the role of the guide and explainer.

"Wukong, from here on, it’s up to you!"

That was all Zhao Jun could do. He was completely ignorant in the area of sealing runes, just like Sun Wukong. However, Sun Wukong had the assistance of the Void-Breaking Moon Eyes and the possibility of comprehending the sealing runes, whereas Zhao Jun did not.

Watching Sun Wukong sit cross-legged at the base of one of the sealing columns and begin to comprehend the sealing runes, Zhao Jun could only stand aside and dutifully take up the role of a guardian. There was nothing else he could do to help.

"These sealing runes are quite extraordinary!"

Sun Wukong calmed his mind and began to comprehend the sealing runes on one of the outermost sealing columns. As soon as he started, he immediately noticed the marvelous nature of the sealing runes.

Sun Wukong was also born from the Beast Race, but the Monkey Tribe was a special type within the Beast Race, similar to the Human Race. Sun Wukong also possessed a Chaos Battle Body, combining the advantages of both the Human Race and the Beast Race while discarding the shortcomings of the Beast Race, so he was not affected by these sealing runes.

But it was different for other Beast Races, even for divine beasts like the Earth Qilin and Earth Dragon. They would also be controlled, which was the marvelous aspect of the sealing runes.

"These sealing runes only confine the beast spirits within a fixed space without much other control. It seems they haven’t yet fully unleashed their power!"

Half a month passed by in a flash, and Sun Wukong only comprehended three sealing runes. Yet, these three sealing runes significantly benefited Sun Wukong. He had a vague feeling that the efficacy of these sealing runes was far more than what they currently demonstrated.

However, Sun Wukong was unsure how exactly to modify the runes to fully unleash their effectiveness, and he needed to comprehend more sealing runes.

Nevertheless, Sun Wukong finally gained a bit of an introductory understanding of the sealing runes. Had it been anyone else without the Void-Breaking Moon Eyes, even half a year might pass without seeing any clues, let alone half a month.

Sun Wukong immersed himself completely into comprehending the sealing runes, his mind wholly focused. As his understanding deepened, a sliver of divine light appeared on the sealing columns, spreading along the sealing runes towards him, and eventually enveloping him entirely.

"What’s going on?"

The divine light formed a light shield that enveloped Sun Wukong entirely, generating a powerful repulsive force that pushed Zhao Jun farther and farther away, ultimately pushing him out of the range of the nine sealing columns. Zhao Jun’s face immediately turned green.

The Earth Qilin and Earth Dragon, which had been circling outside the range of the sealing columns, immediately brightened their eyes, staring at Zhao Jun intently. They charged towards him.

"Wukong, you’re killing me!"

Zhao Jun was nearly in tears. Originally he had been staying peacefully within the range of the sealing columns, where the Earth Qilin and Earth Dragon dared not charge in. Unexpectedly, Sun Wukong created a barrier from the sealing columns that pushed Zhao Jun completely out.

This was risking Zhao Jun’s life!

The Earth Qilin and Earth Dragon had been blocked by the sealing columns and simmering with rage. Now pushed out of the barrier, Zhao Jun could scarcely withstand their most ferocious attacks.

"Wukong, hurry up! If you’re any slower, I’m done for!"

An Earth Dragon alone had Zhao Jun scrambling. Adding in an Earth Qilin left him without half a thought to resist, making him turn and run around the vast barrier of the nine towering sealing columns, constantly dodging the fire columns and earth-colored light spheres blasting from behind.

Zhao Jun scurried and dodged in embarrassment, glancing back at Sun Wukong meditating beneath the sealing column, his mouth letting out pitiful wails.

Outside events did not register with Sun Wukong. His whole mind was submerged in comprehending the sealing runes.

Once entering the door, the speed of comprehension greatly increased. In less than ten days, Sun Wukong comprehended all the sealing runes on one of the nine sealing columns. His form moved as if by a breeze, transferring to another sealing column, beginning its comprehension anew.

Nine days later, Sun Wukong appeared by the third sealing column.

Eight days later, the fourth sealing column.

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Finally, Sun Wukong comprehended all the sealing runes related to the overlapping spatial formation on the nine sealing columns and thoroughly grasped the wondrous uses of the overlapping spatial formation formed by these sealing runes.

With Sun Wukong’s current understanding of the sealing runes, dismantling the overlapping spatial formation in this space wasn’t difficult. However, from the present situation, it seemed there were not just one but nine overlapping spaces. Leaving the current earth element space would still place one into another overlapping space.

Only by dismantling all overlapping spatial formations could one truly reach the core area of the Ancient God Ruins.

"Wukong, don’t dawdle. Let me in quickly, I’m about to die!"

Zhao Jun’s desperation brought Sun Wukong out of his reverie. Turning to look, Sun Wukong saw Zhao Jun fleeing frantically from the Earth Dragon and Earth Qilin. His clothes were already tattered and covered in bruises, looking extremely miserable.

Moreover, Zhao Jun’s breath was unstable, clearly at his limit, and could collapse at any moment!

"Oh no, I got so absorbed that I forgot Brother Zhao!"

Sun Wukong felt a wave of guilt. He had been so engrossed in comprehending the sealing runes that he forgot Zhao Jun was nearby. He was also puzzled—how did Zhao Jun end up outside the nine sealing columns?

Unbeknownst to him, his deep immersion in comprehending the sealing columns had formed a sealing barrier that pushed Zhao Jun out of their range. This unfortunate event led to Zhao Jun being chased by the Earth Qilin and Earth Dragon for over a month, nearly succumbing several times. Zhao Jun had to constantly flee the sealing columns, inspect the situation, and get chased again—enduring great suffering!