Journey to the West Roster: The Five Poisons of Greed, Anger, Delusion, Arrogance, and Doubt

The dome of Grand Unity Heaven was wrapped layer upon layer in the Heavenly Emperor's power of laws. Not only were the Twelve Heavens of Grand Unity cut off, even the auras of the Five Heavenly Realms had been severed from it.

As time passed, this abnormal act of isolation also aroused the suspicions of many Hunyuan Grand Unity cultivators in the Prehistoric Universe.

Yet deep within the River of Time, Xieyue Sanxing Cave, hidden within the flow of time, presented an entirely different scene.

Great Sage Equal to Heaven Sun Wukong sat facing Zixia, the girl favored by destiny. The Stone Monkey's wild, unruly edge clashed with the girl's calm destiny, yet somehow they blended together and coexisted.

Both were variables beyond the Three Realms' chessboard. Under Bodhi Patriarch's protection, they quietly evaded the Buddhist Sect's watchful eyes and secretly gathered the strength to break the deadlock in a corner unknown to all.

Meanwhile, within Lingxiao Palace of the Three Realms, Haotian was making calculations, preparing to begin laying out the Journey to the West.

Below, the assembled immortals and gods wore respectful expressions as they awaited the Heavenly Emperor's orders.

"Transmit my decree." Haotian's voice was majestic, carrying unquestionable authority. "Li Jing, Nezha, Yang Jian, and the others stationed in the lower half of the Heavenly Realm have guarded their posts for many years and rendered outstanding service."

"Now that undercurrents are stirring in the Prehistoric Universe, the Three Realms must reinforce their borders. Summon them back to the Heavenly Court at once to guard the Three Realms' barrier beyond the South Heaven Gate."

"Order Li Jing and the others to return within three days and report their duties to me."

Thousand-Mile Eye and Shunfeng'er were startled inwardly and bowed to accept the decree.

Everyone knew perfectly well