Chapter 18 - 15 Good and Evil
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(Regarding the issue with the previous chapter. As you may have noticed, a part was missing. It was fine when first published, but later on, it suddenly disappeared, flagged for containing illegal content. And then the text that had been written that day was gone. When reposted, it went up without issue. I will find the time to add it back in.)
In this world, there is no true distinction between right and wrong. As long as something exists, there is a reason for its existence. And those so-called rights and wrongs, good and evil, are merely standards set by dominant groups. They use these concepts to prove the value and necessity of their existence.
So, the world came to have justice and evil, virtuous Immortals spouting benevolence, and the so-called unforgivably wicked Demons. Once these opposing sides develop to a certain extent, in the end, good and evil will inevitably clash in an unavoidable dispute. The victor becomes the new justice, while the loser succumbs to becoming the new evil.
The so-called ’evil cannot overcome good’ is thus, because ’good’ is always written by the victors.
Therefore, the war between the Demon Clan and Heaven was inevitable, and ultimately, a victor had to be decided. Many understood this truth, so no one could afford to lose.
In Heaven, the four Emperors led the way, followed by numerous Heavenly Generals. On the side of the Demon Clan, Sun Wukong took the lead, with his three disciples and the heads of the Demon Clan behind him. The two armies faced each other in front of the Imperial Court Hall.
By this time, the Demon Clan’s army was gradually forming an encirclement and tightening its grip, while Heaven’s forces, though fighting bravely, continued to be pushed back. It was believed that before long, Heaven’s forces would be cornered near the Lingxiao Hall. That would be when they’d be completely surrounded by the Demon Clan’s army.
The great Heaven being besieged by a horde of Demons was a tremendous disgrace. The four Emperors were resolved not to let such a thing happen. The only way to change the current situation was for the four Emperors to take action once more, aiming to kill or capture the high-end combatants of the Demon Clan.
Only then, under the leadership of the four Emperors, could Heaven possibly counterattack from being besieged and regain the initiative!
Then... the Jade Emperor stepped forward, "Sun Wukong, I no longer wish to dwell on the past grievances between us. Nowadays, you too hold a commanding position, and your every word and action represent the entire Demon Clan. Thus, I issue you a challenge. I propose a one-on-one duel to the death with you, with no one else to intervene, until one of us perishes.
Do you dare to accept?" The first half of the Jade Emperor’s speech was relatively mild, but the latter half was filled with a chilling intent, brimming with domineering spirit. An air of supreme arrogance suddenly surged from him. Unexpectedly, the usually refined and genteel Jade Emperor could exhibit such overbearing and arrogant demeanor.
"Hahaha, old Jade Emperor, if I, Old Sun, can stir up trouble in the Heavenly Palace once, I can do it a second time! A mere Jade Emperor, what should I fear? I, Sun Wukong, was born for battle. Never ceasing to live, never ceasing to fight!" The last sentence seemed to ignite everyone’s fury. "Never ceasing to live, never ceasing to fight.
Never ceasing to live, never ceasing to fight!" This was the battle cry of all present!
"Well then, come at me." Before he finished his words, the Jade Emperor had already transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Beyond the Heavens.
"Brother Monkey, be careful. This old man is so arrogant, he must be up to something," warned Sha Wujing.
"No worries, don’t forget, I am the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, born fearless! Hahaha." Laughing wildly, he too gave chase.
"Now that the Jade Emperor has engaged Sun Wukong, why don’t we have some fun as well?" Having said that, Great Emperor Gouchen beckoned to Zhu Bajie with his finger. Zhu Bajie was initially reluctant to fight, but suddenly, as if he heard a voice in his ear, he snapped to attention, and his overwhelming will to fight and intent to kill burst forth, startling Bull Demon King and others nearby.
They all thought to themselves, "When did Zhu Bajie become so formidable?" At that moment, Zhu Bajie had already hoisted his Nine-Toothed Rake and charged fearlessly forward. Without a second word, he struck with his rake. Fortunately, Great Emperor Gouchen was prepared and managed to dodge with a backward leap, narrowly escaping. He then turned into a streak of light himself and fled.
Zhu Bajie looked back briefly before giving chase.
Now, two Emperors remained in Heaven, but the Demon Clan no longer had anyone capable of matching an Emperor. Just as Bull Demon King was contemplating a joint attack, Sha Wujing, head lowered, slowly and deliberately stepped forward and positioned himself at the forefront, facing the two Emperors of Heaven from a distance.
"Since my eldest and second elder brothers have chosen their opponents, wouldn’t it be disgraceful if I didn’t choose one?" After finishing his words, he slowly raised his head. Immediately, Emperor of Eternal Life and the Great Emperor Ziwu gasped. Good heavens, this, this, this is Sha Wujing?
Such a fierce face, such a dense killing aura, such a strange demonic aura, and, this pure demonic power, who, who is this?
"You, who are you? How dare you impersonate Monk Sha?"
"Me? Heh heh, I truly was Monk Sha, but now, I am a Great Demon of the Demon Clan. As for my name, I still prefer others to call me Sha Wujing!" As he spoke, Sha Wujing gently caressed the crescent shovel in his hands while gazing wickedly at the Great Emperor Ziwu.
"Impossible, how could Monk Sha turn into someone like you? His cultivation was only that of a Daluo Golden Immortal, but your demonic power is almost surpassing mine now, how is that possible?"
"Before, it indeed wasn’t possible, but now that I’ve unsealed it, everything is possible." Saying this, Sha Wujing took off a string of prayer beads from around his neck, except these beads were strung together with nine skull heads.
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