Chapter 237
Battle with Lu Ya! Complete Suppression!
"Hey! You ungrateful beast!"
Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong was immediately startled and swung his Hunyuan Cudgel, smashing it directly into the sky full of lava.
As the stick swung down, all the incoming lava exploded and scattered in all directions.
Not only did it fail to pounce on Sun Wukong and the others, it also added a few more specks of lava to that figure.
Upon seeing this, the tall figure couldn't help but turn grim.
He was originally the tenth prince of the demon race, a position almost second only to the emperor. Now that he had been assigned the task of going on a pilgrimage, he was already feeling irritable and restless.
That's why he wanted to take this opportunity to make things difficult for Sun Wukong and the others.
Unexpectedly, not only did he fail to make things difficult, but he also ended up getting sprayed all over by Sun Wukong, losing face completely.
Even Sun Wukong called him a beast, which made him even more intolerant!
"You monstrous monkey, how dare you call me a beast! I think you're the beast!"
At that moment, Lu Ya's expression darkened, and he said coldly.
"How dare you insult me, Old Sun! You're asking for it!"
Hearing Lu Ya's words, Sun Wukong became even more furious.
He originally knew that Lu Ya was the one who had been arranged to go on the pilgrimage, and he thought that he would have Xuanzang call him out, and then he would leave this barren place as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, Lu Ya not only acted eccentrically, but also dared to insult him like that. How could he tolerate this?
Sun Wukong immediately raised his Hunyuan Cudgel and smashed it towards Lu Ya.
"A mere Golden Immortal dares to be so arrogant before me!"
Upon seeing Sun Wukong's actions, Lu Ya's expression darkened, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
He then waved his hand, and lava surged, revealing a crimson longsword.
Lu Ya, wielding the Crimson Flame Sword, had already charged towards Sun Wukong.
"Kneel down!"
With that loud shout, Lu Ya swung his Crimson Flame Sword and slashed at Sun Wukong.
In his view, no matter how extraordinary Sun Wukong's background or how powerful his connections were, he was still just a Golden Immortal.
With the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, dealing with a mere Golden Immortal would be a piece of cake.
He could even see Sun Wukong defeated by him and kneeling before him.
However, the next moment, as the Hunyuan Cudgel came crashing down, Lu Ya's expression changed drastically:
"This divine weapon is actually a supreme treasure?!"
With this in mind, Lu Ya dared not be careless and immediately activated the Solar Essence Fire, attaching it to the sword light.
Just as he finished doing all this, the solar sword beam collided with the Hunyuan Staff.
Even with the blessing of the Sun Essence Fire, the Sun Sword Light was still powerless against the Hunyuan Staff and shattered in an instant.
After shattering the sword light, Sun Wukong continued to swing his Hunyuan Cudgel and smash it towards Lu Ya.
Upon seeing this, Lu Ya's heart tightened even more: "You demon monkey, such a priceless treasure, and you're only using it as a weapon!"
Having said that, he certainly didn't dare to take it head-on, and quickly used his Rainbow Transformation Technique to dodge.
After all, the Hunyuan Staff could shatter the solar sword light he unleashed; he dared not use his own body to withstand such terrifying power.
If it were to actually hit him, even with his Golden Crow body, it would be difficult for him to withstand it.
"You beast, don't run away!"
Seeing Lu Ya flee, Sun Wukong was taken aback, then asked with a smile.
"My Golden Crow clan's escape techniques are the best in the primordial world. If you want to hit me, you'll have to catch up with my escape techniques first."
Hearing Sun Wukong's mockery, Lu Ya smiled dismissively and calmly said...
"Fine! Then I'll catch up with your escape technique and show you what's the use of this so-called number one escape technique!"
Upon hearing Lu Ya's words, Sun Wukong chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned.
After all, when Pan Gen Dao Jun taught him various spells and supernatural powers, he also taught him a technique of escape.
So even if Lu Ya wanted to compete in escape techniques, he wasn't afraid at all!
"you!"
Upon hearing Sun Wukong address him in this way, Lu Ya's face darkened considerably, becoming extremely ugly!
After all, "miscellaneous bird" and "bird" are the most taboo words for their Golden Crow clan.
During the great war between heaven and earth, the ancestral witches of the witch clan liked to mock their Golden Crow clan as a mixed-feathered bird.
Therefore, this word has become a taboo and a taboo among their Golden Crow clan!
Although Sun Wukong did not directly use the term "miscellaneous bird," the use of "bird" is similar in meaning to "miscellaneous bird," and is just as insulting!
Sun Wukong was unaware of this, and he immediately activated his escape technique:
"So close, yet so far!"
As he activated his escape technique, the surrounding void slightly distorted. Sun Wukong took a step forward, instantly closing the distance with Lu Ya and arriving in front of him.
Then, Sun Wukong raised his Hunyuan Cudgel and smashed it towards Lu Ya.
"it turns out……"
Upon suddenly seeing Sun Wukong approaching, Lu Ya was startled. He immediately disregarded Sun Wukong's earlier words and quickly activated his Rainbow Transformation Technique to dodge.
Just as he dodged, Sun Wukong flashed again, closing the distance with Lu Ya once more.
No matter how Lu Ya tried to escape using the Rainbow Transformation Technique, Sun Wukong could always flash by and appear beside Lu Ya.
At the same time, the Hunyuan Staff in his hand locked onto Lu Ya tightly, like a clinging leech, making it impossible for him to escape!
After dodging several times, Lu Ya's expression grew even more unpleasant.
It wasn't just because he couldn't dodge it, but because his prized escape technique seemed so weak and powerless in front of Sun Wukong!
You must understand that Sun Wukong is currently only a Golden Immortal. If Sun Wukong were to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal level and possess the same cultivation as him, he wouldn't even be able to escape.
While Sun Wukong and Lu Ya were battling it out, Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and the various groups of people secretly protecting Xuanzang were all dazzled by the spectacle.
"What...what kind of escape techniques are they using?"
"I know about Lu Ya Daojun's technique, it's the Rainbow Transformation Technique of the Golden Crow Clan, but I don't know about Sun Wukong's."
"Judging from the movements he makes, there is spatial distortion every time he uses it, so it should be a space-related escape technique."
"..."
They discussed it animatedly, all expressing their amazement.
Above the clouds, the Dao Lord Panheng smiled wryly upon seeing this scene.
He taught Sun Wukong this escape technique mainly to teach him about spatial manipulation.
To his surprise, Sun Wukong hadn't learned much about spatial manipulation, but he was quite adept at using escape techniques.
"That's really putting the cart before the horse!"
Thinking of this, Panheng Daojun shook his head helplessly.
He was the only person there, and outsiders could not find out about his situation.
If not,
If outsiders knew that he taught Sun Wukong this escape technique only to help Sun Wukong comprehend the Dao of Space, and not to actually create a profound escape technique tailored for Sun Wukong.
I wonder how surprised everyone will be!
At this time,
Lu Ya fought Sun Wukong several more times, but was still completely suppressed by Sun Wukong.
He immediately stopped competing in escape techniques, and instead, his body trembled, and the essence of the sun burst forth.
"Break it!"
With a loud shout, Lu Ya unleashed the full power of the solar essence fire, not only breaking through Sun Wukong's attack but also threatening to engulf him.
"Escape techniques are but a minor art; today I'll show you my true innate divine power!"
Upon seeing this, Lu Ya smiled coldly, his arrogance growing even more pronounced.
Faced with Lu Ya's massive solar fire attack, Sun Wukong was startled and momentarily caught off guard.
In just a moment, he was engulfed by the sun's fiery essence.
Seeing Sun Wukong in this state, Lu Ya raised the corners of his mouth, and a sense of pride rose within him.
"A Golden Immortal is ultimately just a Golden Immortal. No matter how exquisite your escape techniques are, what good are they? Before my innate divine power, the Solar Essence Fire, you still succumb to its power."
Thinking of this, he became even more disdainful.
He was even considering whether he should take back the Solar Essence Fire.
After all, if he really burned Sun Wukong to death, he would have a hard time explaining himself.
but,
Before Lu Ya could retract the Solar Essence Fire, it began to shrink.
It seems to have been absorbed by something!
"What... what's going on?"
Upon seeing this, Lu Ya was also taken aback, finding it hard to believe.
Then he discovered that a dark golden flame had appeared where Sun Wukong had just been, and it was this flame that had absorbed the surrounding solar essence fire.
"What kind of flame is this?"
Upon seeing this dark golden flame, Lu Ya was also taken aback and asked in surprise.
Just as he was filled with doubt and surprise, that annoying, mocking laughter came again:
"This is the Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame, my teacher's divine fire. He gave me a wisp of it to temper my physical body and golden eyes. I never expected that just this wisp of the Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame would be more than enough for your Solar Essence Fire."
"You...you're still alive?!"
Hearing the laughter, Lu Ya was even more startled.
That laughter was none other than Sun Wukong's voice.
"Hehe, even if you die, your Grandpa Sun won't die!"
Hearing Lu Ya's surprised and doubtful words, Sun Wukong chuckled, then made a hand seal and waved his hand, causing the Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame to devour even more.
It even devoured the surrounding solar essence.
and,
After devouring the essence of the sun, the Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame grew even stronger, from a single wisp to a single flame, then to three flames, and finally to ten thousand flames.
The originally overwhelming solar essence fire transformed into ten thousand heaven-devouring holy flames in just a few breaths.
"What a miraculous fire! It can even grow!"
Upon seeing this, even Sun Wukong was startled and found it hard to believe.
This was a scene he had never imagined before.
Lu Ya, however, looked even more grim.
He intended to unleash the essence of the sun to suppress Sun Wukong, but unexpectedly, it became nourishment for Sun Wukong's Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame.
and,
What's even more infuriating is:
"Hey, do you still have any fire left? Release a little more, my Heaven-Devouring Sacred Flame doesn't seem to be full yet."
Sun Wukong said to Lu Ya.
Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Lu Ya's face turned even more grim and dark!
"You demon monkey, you've gone too far!"
Lu Ya immediately roared angrily and then lunged at Sun Wukong.
"You were the one who started the trouble first, so how did it become me bullying you?"
Sun Wukong disagreed with Lu Ya's words and immediately raised his Hunyuan Cudgel to strike him.
Faced with the overwhelming power of the Hunyuan Cudgel, Lu Ya tried to avoid it at all costs.
For a time,
If he were to fight head-on, he would be wary of Sun Wukong's Hunyuan Cudgel, and would not only dare not clash with it, but would also have to dodge the cudgel.
If he wanted to gain an advantage through speed, his escape techniques were inferior to Sun Wukong's.
As for his innate divine power, the Solar Essence Fire, it was merely nourishment in the face of the Devouring Heaven Sacred Flame!
It can be said,
Now, apart from his cultivation level being slightly higher than Sun Wukong's, he is being completely suppressed by Sun Wukong in every aspect!
This made him feel extremely frustrated.
What's worse, Sun Wukong would ask him from time to time if he had any fire while they were fighting.
He had fire, but it was anger!
In a short time, they fought for over a hundred rounds, leaving Lu Ya completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.
"Stop!"
"Do you want to wait, or do you want to stop?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong stopped his attack and asked with a grin.
"Don't worry about these details. I am also a pilgrim arranged by Heaven. We are all on the same path. Stop fighting. I will help you cross the river."
Lu Ya, not wanting to waste time arguing with Sun Wukong, immediately revealed his identity.
However, Sun Wukong wasn't buying it: "What pilgrim? What heavenly arrangement? If you can't beat them, you can't beat them, so what are you pretending to be a pilgrim for?"
"I am indeed the pilgrim. I am Lu Ya, the tenth prince of the demon race. I have been ordered by my father to protect the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi on his journey to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures and complete the merits of the Journey to the West."
As Lu Ya spoke, he recounted the entire story.
"I don't understand, don't lie to me."
Faced with Lu Ya's words, Sun Wukong shook his head repeatedly, appearing completely unmoved.
Seeing Sun Wukong in this state, Lu Ya was even more furious:
"I...I've already revealed my identity, yet you're still making things difficult for me. What exactly do you want?"
"What do I want? It's clearly you who wants to do what you want! You want to hit me, you want to cause trouble, you almost killed that little monk just now, and now you say you're not fighting anymore, and I, Old Sun, just stop? Do you think you're the crown prince of the Demon Court?"
Upon hearing Lu Ya's question, Sun Wukong's expression darkened, and he replied without any politeness.
Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Lu Ya's expression immediately darkened. Only then did he realize that it was because of his actions earlier that Sun Wukong had become angry, and that Sun Wukong was now deliberately picking a fight with him.
He was not afraid of anyone else.
After all, his father, Emperor Jun, was not only the Demon Emperor of the Demon Clan and the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, but also a Heavenly Saint.
If it were anyone else, they wouldn't dare to argue with him, even out of respect for his father, the emperor.
But Sun Wukong, being a disciple of the Daoist Master Panheng, completely ignored him!
At that moment, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes several times before he asked Sun Wukong again:
"So what do you want? How can you just let this go?"
"I can let this go, but you only need to shout, 'Grandpa Sun is all-powerful and has boundless magic, I, Lu... Lu, have been subdued,' and then the matter will be dropped."
Otherwise, please go back and have your father send down another crown prince.
Upon hearing Lu Ya's question, Sun Wukong's expression immediately turned serious, and he replied earnestly.
"you!"
Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Lu Ya's face immediately darkened.
If what Sun Wukong said is true, he will inevitably be punished when he returns.
This even displeased Emperor Jun, and he lost his favor from then on.
However, he was extremely unwilling to say those things to Sun Wukong, as it would be a huge loss of face.
"What do you mean 'you'? Do it or not, it's up to you. If you're not going to do it, then hurry up and leave. As long as I, Old Sun, am here, I will never let you join us."
Seeing Lu Ya's appearance, Sun Wukong picked at his ear, completely unconcerned.
Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Lu Ya's expression darkened, and he became even more conflicted.
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