Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 917 - 918: Passage of Life and Death (First Update!)

The Heavenly Prince suffered quite a severe injury in the hands of Sun Wukong, especially the last backlash from the Slaying Sword almost severed all his meridians. It took more than a month before he woke up from unconsciousness.

After regaining consciousness, the Heavenly Prince soaked in the Heavenly Demon Spring of the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan to cultivate and heal his wounds. After more than two months, he finally fully recovered. Upon leaving seclusion, he heard of the Right Envoy Kun Du’s actions and hurried over to inquire about the situation. To his dismay, he learned that Sun Wukong had broken through his cultivation in the Heavenly Artifact Alliance, and Kun Du was first blocked by Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor, and then driven back by Divine General Yuan Long, which left him greatly discontented.

"Heavenly Prince, that Yuan Long is a Divine General of the Battle God Ape Clan, his cultivation strength is not below mine. I’ve already exerted my full strength, letting Sun Wukong escape was inevitable, especially since he’s aligned with Heavenly Artifact Alliance Hierarch Xiao Hu. Even the Demon Emperor must tread carefully around Xiao Hu; you should know this, shouldn’t you?"

The accusatory tone of the Heavenly Prince made Right Envoy Kun Du rather displeased, his expression darkened as he spoke coldly.

"Uncle, I didn’t mean that."

The Heavenly Prince noticed Kun Du’s displeased expression and quickly changed his tone, "I’m just frustrated that Sun Wukong managed to escape so openly back to Battle God Mountain. It’s really infuriating to think about!"

"It’s unavoidable. Now that the Demon Emperor is in seclusion, and my elder brother is nowhere to be found, I’m the only one seated in Heavenly Demon City. Under such circumstances, we can only retreat temporarily."

Right Envoy Kun Du sighed, "Sun Wukong’s combat power is indeed formidable, but he’s still a young junior I don’t take seriously. I didn’t expect him to be connected with the Heavenly Artifact Alliance, and the alliance elder Hong Jun turned out to be a strong figure as well. Without deploying my Energy Gathering Transformation, I couldn’t subdue him; this was truly unexpected. Had it not been for this, Sun Wukong wouldn’t have escaped!"

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A sinister expression flashed across the Heavenly Prince’s face. He had once asked Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor to upgrade his Heavenly Demon Sword but was politely rejected. Since Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor was an elder of the Heavenly Artifact Alliance, the Heavenly Prince couldn’t act rashly and had to ask other elders to upgrade the Heavenly Demon Sword instead. It seemed Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor really had a grudge against his Undying Heavenly Demon Clan!

"Where is Hong Jun now?"

"He was invited to Battle God Mountain by Yuan Long, presumably to alchemize medicine for them."

"Humph! Alchemizing medicine for the Battle God Ape Clan but not for this prince, truly detestable!"

The Heavenly Prince sniffed angrily, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes, "The Heavenly Artifact Alliance may protect him for now, but I refuse to believe they can protect him forever! One day, I will make Hong Jun pay for his arrogance!"

"Heavenly Prince, to deal with Hong Jun, you can’t rush. After all, he is an elder of the Heavenly Artifact Alliance and possesses high combat power. With your current strength, you are unlikely to win against him! As it stands, you should return to the Undying Demon Valley soon and take on the life-and-death path’s trial. Only by passing the trial and gaining ancestral inheritance can your combat power reach new heights! At the qualification battle in the Heavenly Que Realm two years later, our Undying Heavenly Demon Clan must at least secure one spot!"

Right Envoy Kun Du spoke solemnly to the Heavenly Prince.

"The life-and-death path?"

The Heavenly Prince’s eyes showed a hint of unspeakable fear. The life-and-death path is the strongest challenge in the Undying Demon Valley to test talent, qualifications, and fortune. Those who enter can be termed nine deaths for one life; countless strong members of the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan have fallen within, and only a handful have successfully emerged, with fingers to count them!

The current Right Envoy Kun Du and the absent Left Envoy Qian Tian are among the three successful individuals from the path, with the third being the clan’s emperor, the Undying Heavenly Demon Emperor!

"Heavenly Prince, you are a prince of our clan, the most outstanding offspring of the Heavenly Emperor. This kind of cowardice shouldn’t be on you! The life-and-death path is an insurmountable high mountain for others, but as the offspring of the Heavenly Emperor, you have the strength to emerge. Otherwise, you are unworthy to inherit the glory of the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan!"

Kun Du’s words were heavy, directly pushing the Heavenly Prince to the forefront. The surrounding Undying Heavenly Demon Clan guards were casting glances at the prince. If he showed any cowardice, news would quickly spread across the clan, and his watchful brothers would seize the chance to pull him down from his princely seat!

"Rest assured, Uncle, I will return to conquer the life-and-death path! Two years hence, at the Eastern Continent’s competition, I will secure a spot entering the Heavenly Que Realm and defeat Sun Wukong!"

After a rapid mental deliberation, the Heavenly Prince made his decision. As the Heavenly Prince of the Undying Heavenly Demon Clan, to preserve his rank and ascend further, ultimately reaching the pinnacle, the life-and-death path is a challenge he cannot avoid!

Now that Right Envoy Kun Du has brought it up, he mustn’t let himself be looked down upon by him!

"Good, very good! As expected of a prince of our Undying Heavenly Demon Clan, such spirit is needed!"

Right Envoy Kun Du laughed heartily, "What does temporary victory and defeat matter? As long as you conquer the life-and-death path, at the competition in two years, you will surely reign victorious among the heroes!"

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East Barbarian City, inside the Barbarian God Forbidden Land.

"Triocular Divine Light! Slash!"

Erlang God Yang Jian wielded the Purple Lightning Thunder Halberd, forcefully slicing a charging barbarian beast in half but failed to notice a smaller barbarian beast sneaking up from behind, its sharp horn gleaming coldly, ready to pierce Erlang God Yang Jian. Suddenly, a large hand reached from the side and grabbed the beast’s hind legs. It was Pangu!

"Get lost!"

Pangu hurled the small beast into the air and let out a roar. The terrifying sound waves struck the beast, shattering its body completely.

"Thanks, Brother Pangu!"

Erlang God Yang Jian wiped the sweat from his forehead, clasping his hands gratefully towards Pangu.

"Yang Brother, there’s no need for such formality! You’re Wukong’s brother, naturally my brother as well. With me here, I won’t let anything happen to you!"

Pangu waved his large hand, laughing heartily.

After separating from the Prefecture City in Leizhou Prefecture, Erlang God Yang Jian arrived at East Barbarian City. Relying on his excellent talents, he quickly passed the city’s entrance examination and joined the sect.