Journey to the West (Black Myth)

On this day, Sun Wukong suddenly felt a deep, inexplicable unease, as if something critically important was slipping away from him. This gnawed at him, making him restless and anxious. Being the impulsive monkey he was, he quickly grew agitated, leaping into the sky to 'clear his head' amidst the clouds.

After a while, he managed to calm himself, standing proudly among the clouds, gazing toward the infinitely distant Mount Lingtai of Western Aparagodaniya, he couldn’t shake the thought: Have you all abandoned me, Sun Wukong? Why? Why?

"WHY! What did I do wrong?"

Unable to hold back, Sun Wukong shouted aloud, his eyes moist with tears. Born from the heavens and earth, with no parents or relatives, he cherished his one brother, and now had a master and a sister. They never seemed a big deal until now, with no word for so long, he missed them terribly.

Yet, no one came to visit him, making him spiral into despair with his unexplained anxiety. In his solitude, he pondered if someone might harm his brother. Determined, he set out for the East Sea. Pride was important, but his brother's safety was paramount.

Upon reaching the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, Sun Wukong observed the area was still in ruins, barely repaired over the years, filling him with a sense of guilt. Yet, he couldn’t help but think, this Dragon King is truly stingy—after giving me armor and weapons, does he expect me to repay by fixing his palace?

This time, upon arrival, the Dragon King of the East Sea refused to see him, claiming to be out visiting friends, a delay intolerable for Sun Wukong, worried sick for his brother. He thrashed the palace, knocking down a group of sea soldiers.

To his surprise, the Dragon King was genuinely absent, leaving Sun Wukong aware he'd caused another fiasco. But having started, he interrogated every soldier. Years had passed; anyone who might have seen a black-furred king had long forgotten, leaving Sun Wukong empty-handed and more agitated, descending into hysteria.

Brother, where have you gone? Why hasn't any sea soldier seen you? Have you really all abandoned me, Sun Wukong?

Sadness and uncertainty filled Sun Wukong's heart. Without experiencing familial love, he never understood its value, now fearing even his brother and sister might leave him. Overwhelmed by loneliness, nearly driven to tears, he clenched his teeth, thinking, "If anyone dares harm my brother, I, Sun Wukong, will never let them get away, even in the depths of the underworld!"

With his thoughts a chaotic turmoil, Flower Fruit Mountain’s demons sought him out, explaining the situation. Sun Wukong was surprised but didn’t dwell on it. Great demon kings visiting, especially renowned figures coming together, was an honor for Flower Fruit Mountain, akin to the tribute of all nations. He set out immediately, though anxiety slowed his pace.

Soon, feeling divine power clashing in the distance, his heart tightened—who thinks they can run wild at Flower Fruit Mountain? Peering intently, he was momentarily stunned—Six Paths? It's him! Shock aside, he was suddenly furious! How dare the Bull Demon King bring his men here to bully Flower Fruit Mountain in his absence!

Spotting the fierce battle between three demon kings in the sky, he also saw the downed warriors of Flower Fruit Mountain, particularly the beloved Four Marshals. Already unnerved, Sun Wukong erupted in fury.

Seeing the Bull Demon King and another demon about to attack, his rage escalated. He let out an infuriated howl, subconsciously thinking, "Since Six Paths was appointed by my brother Shi Yue as the Second Great King of Flower Fruit Mountain and pledged as a brother, affronts against him are affronts against Flower Fruit Mountain and my brother, and I won’t tolerate it!"

His furious roar startled all demons within a thousand miles of Flower Fruit Mountain. Tens of thousands of demon soldiers were alarmed—that was the Great King's voice! Why was he so angry? But with his resounding shout, the truth was immediately clear to all.

Flower Fruit Mountain’s seventy-two cave demon kings had haphazardly appointed countless generals overseeing thousands of soldiers. With the Four Marshals, the twelve commanders, and the cave demon kings absent, these generals took charge. Hearing the Great King's furious shout, followed by an earth-shattering command, tens of thousands of demon soldiers roared as they charged toward the general direction of the commotion.

Instantly, a torrent of tens of thousands of demon soldiers surged forward, rolling across the land, while in the sky, countless demon captains riding demon clouds joined, filling the entire sky over Flower Fruit Mountain with swirling black clouds advancing toward the demon kings, blocking out the sun. Truly, a Great King's wrath can shake heaven and earth! With tens of thousands of demon soldiers, even in the Three Realms, this constituted a formidable force.

At the same time, all of the demon kings were utterly taken aback. The terrifying, unmistakable presence confirmed to the Bull Demon King that Sun Wukong had indeed reached the Taiyi realm! Frustrated beyond measure, he couldn't help but think, "Just like that, you're in the Taiyi realm. What kind of demon are you, monkey? How am I supposed to keep up with you, Old Bull?"

The Bull Demon King's wide mouth twitched uncontrollably, forcing him to stop immediately, subconsciously hoping that the other Great King of Flower Fruit Mountain was still just a Golden Immortal-level demon king. Beside him, Lion Camel King couldn't suppress a sigh.

On Flower Fruit Mountain's side, the atmosphere was entirely different. Some wept tears of joy, loudly shouting for the Great King; others were overwhelmed with excitement. Among them, the shock was greatest for the Second Great King, Six Paths, in the sky! His body trembled, eyes red, because of Sun Wukong's words, "Bully my brother!"

The Six-Eared Macaque, Six Paths, couldn't help thinking, "To think Sun Wukong Great King acknowledges me as a brother, I, Six Paths Demon Lord, shall not disgrace this brotherhood or Shi Yue Great King's honor of naming me! When the great calamity comes, I, Six Paths Demon Lord, will stand with the two Great Kings through thick and thin!"

The saying "A true warrior would die for those who understand him" couldn’t be more fitting.

In the sky, both Dragon Demon King and Peng Demon King were equally startled, though they were more surprised than afraid, being Taiyi-level demon kings themselves. Both had discerned from the mighty roar that Sun Wukong had achieved Taiyi-level cultivation, surprised only because the Bull Demon King claimed he was at the Golden Immortal level. Who would have thought that Sun Wukong emerged from seclusion having reached the Taiyi realm? Could he really be just over 300 years old?

Among the gathering of demon kings, including the Bull Demon King himself, doubts arose: was this monkey deceiving Old Bull all along? How deceitful! I need to see what other divine abilities he possesses!

These myriad thoughts flashed across the demon kings' minds simultaneously, but what truly made everyone tremble was the vast black cloud rolling in from Flower Fruit Mountain, accompanied by the resonant roar of beasts—it truly was a Great King's rage that shook heaven and earth!

The scene left the demon kings wide-eyed and envious. Such power in a great demon king, who could not be filled with envy and awe? Even the usually stoic Lion Camel King was left utterly astonished.

The Six-Eared Macaque, Six Paths, was equally filled with fervor. This was my Flower Fruit Mountain! This was the might of my Flower Fruit Mountain's Great Kings! One day, I, Six Paths Demon Lord, will be no less than the Great Kings!

The thunderous voice of furious shouting drew closer, and in the span of mere thought, a figure suddenly stepped forward in the void, startling the five demon kings once more.

The Bull Demon King's mouth twitched; what incredible speed! What mysterious power! Peng Demon King's eyes flashed with bright intensity; he knew that this newcomer's speed was almost equal to his own. Dragon Demon King's eyes were filled with madness, while Yu Marmoset King below clearly seemed deflated, though his expression shifted upon seeing his side still had five demon kings.

The figure had golden fur, a jade-like face, a golden crown, golden armor, and cloud boots. With a single step from the void, he spun the Ruyi Jingu Bang with one hand, eyes scanning the gathered demon kings. When his gaze settled on the Bull Demon King, his expression was clearly one of unrecognition. Finally, his eyes settled on the three in the sky.

Sun Wukong sneered with rage, "Who dares underestimate Old Sun, daring to challenge Flower Fruit Mountain! Six Paths, step aside and watch how Old Sun avenges you!"

Though already a renowned demon king, hearing Sun Wukong’s words filled Six-Eared Macaque, Six Paths, with overwhelming excitement. With a determined gaze, he replied, "Six Paths will stand by and support the Great King!"

With that, his figure flickered a hundred meters back, truly assuming a posture of support. The five demon kings cast a glance his way, clearly wondering, "Is he planning another sneak attack?"

In truth, they misjudged the Six-Eared Macaque. Although he might seize an opportunity to deliver a strike, it was a tactic learned from Shi Yue Great King and not inherent to his nature.

As a dignified and renowned demon king, Six Paths Demon Lord wouldn't stoop to ambush tactics, although, in reality, he would—and had already done so twice—and likely would countless times again!

Previously, he had merely stayed in the shadows, unknown to fame, only to burst onto the stage by battling the famed Sun Wukong across heaven and earth, fooling the celestial beings with his transformations, showcasing his vast powers.

With destiny altered due to Shi Yue's influence, even Shi Yue, if present, could only look upon him with boundless expectation, unsure of what future brilliance he might display—Six Paths remained the only individual in this era whose future Shi Yue could not foresee.

Sun Wukong hadn't even begun and the outcome was already determined. With Six Paths Demon Lord, ready to strike at any moment, and tens of thousands of demon soldiers from Flower Fruit Mountain approaching to back up the fight, how could the other demon kings possibly engage in battle freely? The situation was entirely under Sun Wukong's control.

Dragon Demon King's eyes filled with mad fury as he shouted, "Sun Wukong! You may have just reached the Taiyi realm, but I, Dragon Demon King, do not fear you. Today, I'll disgrace you in front of your tens of thousands of demon soldiers at Flower Fruit Mountain!"

Sun Wukong looked to the sky and laughed arrogantly, eventually sneering, "Fine! Fine! Fine! Today, let me show you what Old Sun is capable of!"

Though Dragon Demon King blustered with words, he was clearly daunted by the tens of thousands of soldiers from Flower Fruit Mountain. The looming storm clouds and oppressive atmosphere were enough to unsettle even Taiyi-level demon kings. If it came to a real fight, perhaps only Peng Demon King among the five would manage to escape.

Within, Sun Wukong felt a mix of pride and complexity. He hadn't expected his brother to display such power, yet he, Sun Wukong, was underestimated today. "Let me demonstrate my true prowess," he thought. Eyeing Yu Marmoset King below, who appeared hesitant, he pointed and called, "Come at me together."

Sun Wukong couldn't help but feel a sense of smug satisfaction. An all-out brawl? That's Old Sun's specialty. Let them see what true External Incarnation is all about.

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