Jade Emperor: Is Tathagata Playing Me?

Sun Wukong's eyes shot out two beams of golden light as he stared at the Buddhist seal. After a moment, he nodded and said, "It does look pretty powerful, but Old Sun may not necessarily lose to you."

"Why, are you afraid?" Tathagata sneered. "Then admit defeat! I guarantee I'll spare your life."

Sun Wukong snorted. "When has Old Sun ever feared death? If you want to fight, then fight." The Golden Cudgel in his hand once again erupted with dazzling golden light and met the Great Sun Buddha Wheel head-on. Tathagata was unwilling to show weakness either. His eyes remained fixed on the Great Sun Buddha Wheel as he silently uttered, "Suppress!" As he spoke, the Buddhist seal's light surged, and an overwhelming might came crashing down. Sun Wukong's expression did not change. He gripped the Golden Cudgel tightly with both hands and unleashed the divine power throughout his body. The Golden Cudgel trembled violently before colliding with the Great Sun Buddha Wheel.

Boom!

A tremendous crash rang out. Sun Wukong's body was sent flying backward and slammed into the ground, blood spraying from him.

"Hahaha..." Tathagata looked at Sun Wukong lying on the ground and burst into laughter. "How is it? Doesn't feel very good, does it?"

Sun Wukong shook his head and struggled to his feet. He stared coldly at Tathagata. "Fat old man, your technique is pretty good, but your strength is still lacking. That attack only caused Old Sun a flesh wound. It's nothing serious."

Tathagata glanced at Sun Wukong's injuries, then nodded. "Indeed. How about we train a little more? This time, I'll show you how I defeat you."

Sun Wukong gritted his teeth. "Who are you calling afraid? Old Sun refuses to believe he'll lose to you!"

The two of them fought like