Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"This bald donkey is quite formidable!"

Having steadied himself, Luo Bai's expression darkened as he was equally shocked inwardly. The attack power of a Sword Cultivator was unparalleled among peers. With his current cultivation strength and wielding the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword, there were very few who could withstand his full-strength strike. Ran Deng Buddha not only blocked it but seemed to do so with ease.

A Half-Step Saint truly was terrifying!

Just from this exchange, Luo Bai had gauged the gap between him and Ran Deng Buddha. He should be able to contend with him for a while and hold him off for some time, but to talk of matching him or even defeating him, with his current cultivation strength, he still fell short. He could only hope that Sun Wukong wouldn't be delayed too long by Mosquito Daoist and would return soon.

Together, they might be able to repel Ran Deng Buddha.

"Luo Bai, from where did you achieve immortality, and where did you find your path? Who is your mentor, and why do you assist the demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain in opposing the heavenly might? I advise you to leave early. It would be a pity to end up dead and your path extinguished because of meddling in these murky waters," Ran Deng Buddha didn't continue attacking.

He trembled slightly and the Buddha's Light behind his head suddenly became incredibly imposing. Two Divine Rings materialised within the Buddha's Light and, gazing at Luo Bai, he asked sternly. A formidable pressure accompanied his words, pressing down on Luo Bai.

"Hmph!"

Luo Bai saw right through it. Ran Deng Buddha wanted to suppress him with his aura, forcing him to stand by and watch. Unfortunately, he greatly underestimated him!

He was a Sword Cultivator, after all, and Sword Cultivators are least afraid of an imposing aura! No matter how strong your aura is, it would be slashed into nothing by the Sword Qi emanating from a Sword Cultivator. Ran Deng Buddha's move was utterly useless against him!

"My master is Leader Tongtian. Naturally, I found my path in the Greenwave Palace. What, you want to go to my master and reason with him?"

With a sneer, Luo Bai looked sideways at Ran Deng Buddha. He figured this guy wouldn't dare to go to Greenwave Palace to confront Leader Tongtian!

"Leader Tongtian?"

Ran Deng Buddha's heart trembled. This Luo Bai was actually a disciple of Leader Tongtian! That was no easy character, always known among the Heavenly Dao Saints for being eccentric. Going to Greenwave Palace to argue with Leader Tongtian would be seeking death!

"What, scared are you? I knew you wouldn't dare! If you're scared, then step aside, obediently. This is a matter between the Human Heavenly Court and Flower-Fruit Mountain. What does your Buddhist Sect have to do with sticking your nose in?"

A trace of scorn flashed in Luo Bai's eyes as he sneered with disdain.

"Amitabha!"

A glint of cold light flashed in Ran Deng Buddha's eyes. If it were someone else daring to speak to him in such a manner, they would be dead by now!

After taking a deep breath to suppress the anger in his heart and intoning a Buddhist chant, Ran Deng Buddha tried to speak in as calm a tone as possible, "Fellow Daoist, you speak amiss. The Heavenly Court is the rightful authority of the Three Realms, honored by all.

The demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain know neither the heavenly time nor the heavenly will; they challenge the heavenly might, thereby provoking His Majesty the Jade Emperor's wrath. The Heavenly Army was dispatched to subdue them, and my Buddhist Sect also came to assist upon His Majesty the Jade Emperor's request. It is both reasonable and justified!

On the other hand, as a disciple of the Heavenly Venerate of the Spiritual Treasure, you should stand with the Human Race. Why do you protect these demons? Should word spread, wouldn't it tarnish the reputation of your master, the Heavenly Venerate of the Spiritual Treasure?"

"You monks sure can spout a whole lot of nonsense, all of it nothing but sophistry and jargon! You say the demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain are ignorant of the heavenly time and will; I'd like to ask what is this heavenly time, and what is the heavenly will? What, can't answer, can you? If you can't, then stop spouting grand principles and pretending to be mightier than you are!"

With a look of disdain, Luo Bai spit out and didn't give Ran Deng Buddha the chance to respond. If it weren't for the need to delay time, he wouldn't bother wasting words with this bald donkey. "I tell you, Ran Deng, even though you are a mighty Half-Step Saint from the Buddhist Sect and a former Ancestral Buddha, don't you feel it's beneath you to personally act against these minor demons?

Besides, don't think I don't know. My master has already told me that the Jade Emperor never invited your Western Heavenly Buddhist Sect for help. You came scurrying over of your own accord. It's said to be to aid in battle, but in truth, isn't it to avenge Manjusri Bodhisattva, is it not?"

Ran Deng Buddha faltered. What Luo Bai said was mainly true, but such accusations couldn't just be laid out in the open. Wouldn't that be a slap in the face to himself?

"Fellow Daoist, are you determined to protect these demons, then?"

A hint of severity crossed Ran Deng Buddha's face. A forceful aura began to emanate from the Qiankun Ruler in his hand. While he didn't wish to offend Leader Tongtian because of Luo Bai, if Luo Bai was resolute in aiding Flower-Fruit Mountain, then he would have no choice but to take stern measures to subdue him!

After all, if necessary, he could simply visit Greenwave Palace later to apologize to Leader Tongtian. He didn't believe Leader Tongtian would actually take action over such a trifling matter.

"What if I am?"

Luo Bai coldly huffed, "Monkey Bro is my elder brother. Now that he's not here, I won't allow anyone to harm his people. Even if the Heavenly Emperor himself arrives, he'll have to ask if my Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword agrees!"

"Stubborn and unenlightened!"

A fierce look flashed in Ran Deng Buddha's eyes, and a clear light swayed on the Qiankun Ruler as he struck out at Luo Bai. The Half-Step Saint's mana turned into a surging tidal wave around the Qiankun Ruler, enveloping Luo Bai with an overwhelming pressure.

"Ran Deng, this bald donkey, plans to suppress me with his mana!"

Luo Bai's face grew dark.

The attack power of a Sword Immortal truly was unparalleled at the same level, but Ran Deng Buddha's cultivation wasn't that of a Da Luo Golden Immortal; it was a genuine Half-Step Saint Realm, a whole great realm above—and even more in terms of mana and understanding of the Heavenly Dao which, turned into a torrent of Laws, bore down upon him, making even a Sword Immortal tremble with anxiety.

"Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword, it's up to you now!"

His gaze fell upon the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword in his hand, and Luo Bai murmured softly to himself. The Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword was originally a superior grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, far from inferior to the Qiankun Ruler and, in fact, even much stronger.

After years of nurturing and following his breakthrough to the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm, the grade of the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword had slightly improved, reaching the limit of a superior grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, just one step away from becoming a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Its power was not something the Qiankun Ruler could compare with!

The only thing Leng Xuan could rely on now was this Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword!

As if it understood Luo Bai's muttering, the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword trembled slightly and let out a crisp sword cry.

In the next moment, its blade burst forth with radiant light, and streams of Sky-Burning Purple Flame and Doomsday Heavenly Thunder erupted from within it, forming an outer shell of the sword made up of Sky-Burning Purple Flame and Doomsday Heavenly Thunder around the blade of the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword, which appeared extremely formidable.

"Go!"

With a movement from Luo Bai's hands, executing a sword technique, the Purple Lightning Blue Glint Sword flew out, slashing toward the Ran Deng Buddha.
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"Insignificant skills! Watch as this seat shatters your sword technique!"

A trace of scorn flashed in Ran Deng Buddha's eyes as the Qiankun Ruler also flew from his hand, bringing with it an unmatched flood of mana.

The two divine weapons collided in the sky, creating a thunderous bang, then crossed each other before separating. Under Luo Bai and Ran Deng Buddha's control, they struck several more times, causing violent booms and scattering shockwaves in all directions, shaking the entire Flower-Fruit Mountain.

Huge rifts appeared between the mountain ranges of Flower-Fruit Mountain, avoiding the location of the nine Dragon Veins. This scene was obscured by the vast energy fluctuations, practically unnoticed by anyone except for one person—Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"No formation protection, not even a bit!"

As someone versed in formations, Guanyin Bodhisattva noticed something remarkable upon closer inspection.

There was no formation protection around the mountain ranges where the nine Dragon Veins were located. All formations had been shattered in the previous attack of the netherworld ghost fire, yet there was still some mysterious power within the mountain ranges that absorbed the residual energy from the battle without a trace.

"This Flower-Fruit Mountain truly has unique blessings!"

Many circumstances could lead to protection similar to that of the mountain ranges, like having a large Dragon Vein underground or having some special treasure that could provide protection within a certain area. But in the eyes of Guanyin Bodhisattva, there was only one situation that could explain nine vast mountain ranges remaining unscathed within such protection!

Nine Dragon Veins!

Here, there were nine Dragon Veins converging!

Nine dragons unite, revealing the stars—this is the Nine Dragons Gathering Stars Formation!

Flower-Fruit Mountain was actually built upon the Nine Dragons Gathering Stars Formation!

No wonder it could accumulate such an abundance of heaven and earth's essences, gathering so many beings of extraordinary talent.

Even Nezha, after spending some time here, broke free from the constraints of the Lotus Incarnation and recovered his Spirit Pearl's Primordial Body—a feat made possible because Flower-Fruit Mountain had the heaven-defying foundation of the Nine Dragons Gathering Stars Formation.

A gleam of revelation flashed in her eyes, and Guanyin Bodhisattva instantly made her decision. Facing Nezha's spear thrust, which seemed fierce but was not particularly damaging, Guanyin Bodhisattva failed to block it, getting pierced in the left shoulder. With a muffled groan, she was sent flying far away.

"What happened?"

Nezha was stunned. His thrust had not been very strong. Guanyin Bodhisattva had easily resolved his fierce attacks just before, so how could she fail to dodge this one?

"Nezha, I do not wish to make things difficult for you, nor can I go against the Ancestral Buddha's decree. I had no choice but to do this. You need not be surprised, go and help your friend!"

With that, Guanyin Bodhisattva's telepathic voice reached Nezha's ears. A flash of realization crossed his eyes, and he nodded gratefully in the direction where Guanyin Bodhisattva had been sent flying. Then he turned and flew towards the battlefield where Luo Bai and Ran Deng Buddha were clashing.

"Brother, I'm here to help you!"

Removing the Qiankun Ring, Nezha shouted loudly and struck at Ran Deng Buddha. A muffled impact hit the Divine Ring behind Ran Deng Buddha's head, causing his figure to sway.

"Rascal!"

Ran Deng Buddha was furious. Previously, he had stopped Samantabhadra Bodhisattva from continuing the entanglement with Nezha out of respect for Goddess Nuwa's face. Little did he expect this youngster to be so tactless as to dare use the Qiankun Ring to sneak attack him—utterly preposterous!

"Since you are courting death, you can't blame this seat!"