Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

Chapter 394: Chapter 394: The Usurper of the Heavens (Second Update)

“I am not as vile as you think!”

Yama, the Heavenly Son shrugged his shoulders, denying outright, “With you and Little Brother Wukong causing such a commotion here, it’s impossible for me not to know about it. I just got here. Nether River, we have fought for so many years, and it’s through these fights that we’ve come to know each other. Without you, the Netherworld would indeed be quite boring! If I really wanted to frame you, I could have just watched silently from the side, letting you and Little Brother Wukong become deep-seated enemies. With his potential, sooner or later you would fall into his hands!”

Nether River Ancestor fell silent. What Yama, the Heavenly Son said was indeed heartfelt, and he could tell. Having a worthy opponent in life is truly a fortunate thing; otherwise, how dull would it be? Without the spur of Yama, the Heavenly Son as an “enemy”, the Nether River Ancestor would not have been determined to secretly cultivate in the boundless Sea of Suffering, nor would he have been able to decisively cut away the Three Corpses to reach the Sub-Saint Realm within a few hundred years.

Furthermore, as Yama, the Heavenly Son mentioned, Sun Wukong’s potential was truly terrifying. After not seeing each other for just a few centuries, his cultivation had dramatically increased to the One-Corpse Quasi-Saint Realm, and his combat power was freakishly strong. If they continued to fight, the Nether River Ancestor might not be able to suppress Sun Wukong. Such a person, if not befriended, must be completely eliminated before they can fully grow, otherwise the retaliation later on would be extremely terrifying.

The Sun Wukong of today was no longer the Taiyi Golden Immortal that the Nether River Ancestor could handle easily in the past. With the cultivation of a One-Corpse Quasi-Saint, the combat power of a Sub-Saint, and especially his mastery of domain power, which had reached the Dominion level only Saints should achieve, his self-proclaimed title of Great Sage Equalling Heaven was not mere arrogance. The Nether River Ancestor no longer had the chance to strangle him, and thus, they could not become enemies.

There were some petty grievances between Nether River Ancestor and Sun Wukong, but those were things of the past. As times change, it’s not too late to start resolving their disputes and forming a friendship from now on!

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As he thought this, Nether River Ancestor started to feel much more favorable towards Yama, the Heavenly Son. Although he was his greatest enemy, how could he not also be his best friend?

“Yama, the third boundless catastrophe is about to come. What are the plans of your Nether Clan?”

Nether River Ancestor looked at Yama, the Heavenly Son, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, and asked.

“And what about your Sea of Blood Asura Clan? What are their plans?”

Yama, the Heavenly Son did not answer Nether River Ancestor’s question, but instead asked back.

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“Yama, that’s not being honest. I asked you first, and now you turn around and ask me. Isn’t that too cunning?”

Nether River Ancestor rolled his eyes with some annoyance.

“It’s not that I am cunning, Nether River, but you should also know that the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao has changed, which is drastically different from what emerged after the last boundless catastrophe. I can’t be certain of what kind of situation will arise during this third boundless catastrophe. Isn’t it too early to talk about plans?”

“Of course, I know that! I’m asking about your plans, so don’t tell me you don’t have the slightest intention yet. I wouldn’t believe that!”

Nether River Ancestor did not believe a single word of Yama, the Heavenly Son’s response. Yama has always been very thorough in his planning, and on this, Nether River Ancestor admitted he was not his equal. It was simply that Yama didn’t want to say.

“Nether River, both of us are now in the Sub-Saint Realm, just a step away from Proving the Tao and Becoming a Saint. Are you saying you haven’t noticed the changes in the Heavenly Dao’s trajectory?”

“Of course, I have noticed. However, I do not know why such changes have occurred. Whatever can drive the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao to change must be extraordinary. I just don’t know where to start, so as not to make the wrong choice?”

The Elder of Nether River bore a humble expression on his face at this moment. Matters concerning proving the Tao and becoming a saint, and his future prospects were at stake. No matter how proud he might be, he still had to lower his stance. It was clear that the Yama Heavenly Son considered these aspects more thoroughly than he did.

“Where should we start? Nether River, do you truly not know?”

The Yama Heavenly Son raised an eyebrow, a sly smile flashing in his eyes.

“If I knew, why would I be asking you? Yama, I am sincerely seeking your guidance today, why must you play coy and make things difficult for me?”

The Elder of Nether River clenched his teeth. He had already humbled himself enough. If the Yama Heavenly Son continued to play coy, he really couldn’t hold back any longer!

“Ah, do you truly not have the slightest inkling? The person who caused the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao to change—isn’t he the one you just fought with?”

With a sigh from the Yama Heavenly Son, the Elder of Nether River’s eyes suddenly widened in realization, “Are you talking about Sun Wukong?”

Without waiting for the Yama Heavenly Son to answer, the Elder of Nether River began pondering for himself: “That’s right, that’s right! That kid reached his current realm in just a few hundred years, his combat power is frighteningly strong, and he survived unscathed after being thrown into the Endless Abyss; he truly is different from ordinary beings! No wonder I couldn’t deduce any information about him. It seems he really is the one who can change the Heavenly Dao’s design!”

Upon this thought, a cold sweat broke out on the Elder of Nether River’s forehead. Someone like Sun Wukong, who had the power to alter fate with his own strength, had never been seen from ancient times till now, but there had always been a special title for such a figure, a Usurper of Heaven!

The so-called Usurper of Heaven is one who can alter the Heavenly Dao, changing the path of fate with their own power. This might not have been done intentionally, but it was precisely the unintentional nature that made it terrifying!

It is said that destiny cannot be defied. Even the Heavenly Dao Saint merely transcends the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao and fate, no longer restricted by destiny; thus, they can exist eternally. But to change the existing trajectory of the Heavenly Dao and the fates of others would inevitably incur backlash from the Fate Great Dao. Even a Heavenly Dao Saint couldn’t withstand the immense power of such backlash.

However, a Usurper of Heaven is different. They do not intentionally alter the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao, rather, by their very existence, they influence and subtly shift fate’s trajectory. Their influence is silent and unseen, so naturally, there is no backlash from the Fate Great Dao.

The legend of the Usurper of Heaven has existed since the dawn of Chaos and the formation of the Primeval, but none had ever appeared. Once one does appear, all individuals and forces who oppose the Usurper will eventually meet with misfortune. Such a person can only be befriended, never made an enemy!

“Yama, thank you for the intervention just now; I owe you a great favor!”

The Elder of Nether River saluted the Yama Heavenly Son with clasped hands, a gesture of genuine gratitude. Had it not been for Yama Heavenly Son’s intervention, he nearly became a sworn enemy of Sun Wukong, the legendary Usurper of Heaven. Who knows how much misfortune that could have brought in the future? The mere thought sent a shiver down his spine!

“There’s no need for such formalities; I’m not here specifically to assist you. Likewise, I wanted to do Sun Wukong a favor,” the Yama Heavenly Son replied, waving his hand. “Whether he is truly a Usurper of Heaven is currently just my speculation, and it cannot yet be confirmed. However, this assault by the million-strong Heavenly Army on Flower-Fruit Mountain is indeed a good opportunity to test that theory!”