Defeating Empress Houtu

Houtu was caught off guard. She never imagined this monkey could be so cunning.

The Soaring Serpent Longsword in Houtu's hand swept into motion, but she was facing the monkey's full-powered strike.

She stumbled back several steps and clutched her chest.

Houtu furrowed her brows, somewhat surprised by the monkey's strength.

"This is the Underworld, not a place where you can run wild!"

Hearing this, the monkey let out a cold laugh.

"You people are always plotting to frame me. I won't let you get your way."

The monkey twirled the Golden Cudgel in his hand and surveyed all the Ghost Messengers present.

The Ghost Messengers swallowed nervously and took a step back.

The monkey pointed the Golden Cudgel straight at Houtu.

"I decide my own fate. You can't control me."

After saying this, he rode his Somersault Cloud straight to King Yama.

Without another word, he snatched the Book of Life and Death from King Yama's hands and tore it apart with all his strength.

The scraps of paper in his hands scattered through the air.

King Yama's hat had been knocked crooked by fright, and he slumped onto his chair.

The monkey scratched his head, turned around, and left.

Houtu's expression darkened. She glanced at King Yama but said nothing.

White Impermanence stepped forward and asked, "Empress Houtu, what should we do?"

Houtu waved a hand. "There's nothing we can do about this."

"We'll see what the Heavenly Court decides. This isn't up to Sun Wukong."

Hearing this, White Impermanence seemed thoughtful and withdrew.

Houtu coughed. A smile had appeared at the corner of her mouth. Fortunately, things were still on track.

Chen Tong yawned. Feeling the surging power within him, he instantly felt much better.

Though the system did seem rather unreliable, one way or another, these five hundred years had brought him extraordinary benefits.

At least he no longer had to do those extremely unpleasant tasks. Before, he'd nearly started questioning his whole existence.

Chen Tong felt that his domain had expanded quite a bit.

He was about to go out for a stroll and take in the sights of the world.

"Smack!"

A sharp pain shot through Chen Tong's head. He couldn't help wanting to curse.

What kind of world was this? People were just throwing trash around?

Then Chen Tong reconsidered and realized something was wrong.

No matter what, his cultivation had reached the genuine Celestial Immortal level.

What could possibly hurt him?

"Who's throwing things from up high? Haven't you heard of public decency?"

Chen Tong shouted.

No one answered.

He looked down and spotted an old-fashioned brush on the ground.

Chen Tong's heart gave a jolt. Could this be the Divine Brush?

His heart began pounding faster. First, he inspected it closely for traps.

Then he used his magic power to touch it.

Seeing nothing strange, Chen Tong cautiously moved closer.

[Divine Brush detected!]

[Divine Brush: A brush once used by Ma Liang. It can paint the world and bring tangible objects into existence.]

[Based on the host's current cultivation, it can conjure objects of the same level.]

Chen Tong picked up the brush and weighed it in his hand. He'd heard of this mythological story before.

The brush had an ancient, vast aura that made it feel as if it had come from time immemorial.

Holding it, Chen Tong casually drew a kitten. The next moment, a lively little white cat appeared right there.

The little cat rubbed against Chen Tong's pants, looking very affectionate.

Chen Tong's heart burned with excitement. As long as he had enough time, when the other side showed up, he could draw ten White Tigers, all at the Celestial Immortal level.

Chen Tong could already see a bright future ahead.

A life with cheat abilities really was extraordinary.

Chen Tong casually pulled out his diary and began writing today's entry in a long, flowing hand.

[Feeling pretty good today. I found a treasure, and it reminded me of Sun Wukong, so I might as well write a little more.]

[After Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Underworld, the Jade Emperor flew into a rage and sent the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li to capture him.]

[Judging by how the two of them match up, if the monkey doesn't let his guard down, he should be able to defeat the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li.]

[Too bad the monkey probably doesn't know that!]

In the Heavenly Court.

The Jade Emperor slapped the armrest of his throne. His gaze was imposing as he looked at all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals present.

"Sun Wukong has caused a commotion in the Underworld. Do you know about this?"

The civil and military officials present fell utterly silent, not daring to breathe too loudly.

"Why aren't you saying anything? You never act like this under normal circumstances."

The Jade Emperor's voice was icy.

Under immense pressure, Taibai Jinxing spoke up. "Your Majesty, in my opinion, you should send the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li to capture the monkey."

The Jade Emperor considered this for a moment, then said, "Where is the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li?"

Li Jing stepped forward. "I am here!"

"This time, you will go and capture Sun Wukong."

Li Jing knelt on one knee. "Your servant obeys!"

The Jade Emperor added, "Take ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals with you."

Li Jing led ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to seek out Sun Wukong.

At that moment, Sun Wukong was enjoying himself on Flower-Fruit Mountain, drinking and carousing with the monkeys under his command.

"My king, did you really cause a commotion in the Underworld?"

"Of course he did. Why would you doubt our king?"

Sun Wukong, drunk and bleary-eyed, said, "I tore up that Book of Life and Death, and that old man didn't dare say a word."

"Hahahahahaha..."

Sun Wukong took another swig of wine.

"Thud!"

Something struck Sun Wukong, instantly sobering him up. He was just about to leap to his feet when he suddenly realized what it was.

Sun Wukong recognized it at once as his benefactor's notebook.

He hurriedly opened the diary and read it. By the end, he was furious. Those people had been plotting against him again and again.

Sun Wukong immediately seized the Golden Cudgel and stared straight up at the sky.

He was now fully alert, not daring to slack off for even a moment.

The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li was in the air. He shouted, "Where is that hairy monkey?"

With a single leap on his Somersault Cloud, Sun Wukong soared into the sky.

"Your Grandpa Sun is right here!"

The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li furrowed his brows. "You insolent monkey!"

Sun Wukong stared at Li Jing. "If you want to fight, then fight!"

"No need for more talk!"

"Today, your Grandpa Sun will make sure none of you return!"

The ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals immediately surrounded Sun Wukong.

"You audacious Mischievous Monkey."