Journey to the West: I really want to improve!

Mu Xin was also swept away a long way by that gust of wind, only the Heavenly King of Growth, Mo Liqing, remained in the same spot.

As the person in charge of the South Heavenly Gate, Mo Liqing's knuckles were white from gripping the Wisdom Sword so tightly that cold sweat poured down his forehead.

He knew very well that with his limited abilities, going up there would be like throwing an egg against a rock, with absolutely no chance of winning.

However, as the guardian of the South Heavenly Gate, he is the person primarily responsible for this gate. If he retreats without a fight, it would be a dereliction of duty punishable by death. Even if the Great Emperor of the North Pole Ziwei is backing him up, he cannot be protected.

Since there's no way to avoid it, it's better to take a few hits head-on, fulfill your duty, and then plan your escape route later.

In a flash, Mo Liqing let out a sharp shout, drew his Wisdom Sword, and with a chilling aura emanating from the sword, leaped in front of Sun Wukong, cursing fiercely:

"You impudent monkey! You've trespassed into the Heavenly Court, stolen treasures, and deceived the Emperor! And you still dare to act wildly here! Today I will surely capture you to uphold the Heavenly Rules!"

Before he finished speaking, he swung his sword and thrust, each move aimed at vital points!

Seeing this, Sun Wukong grinned and sneered. He casually raised his golden cudgel, and with a crisp sound, he almost knocked the wisdom sword out of his hand.

In just a few moves, Mo Liqing's sword momentum was completely shattered.

He deliberately created a huge opening, letting the wind from the golden cudgel sweep across his chest, sending him flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

puff--!

Mo Liqing forced out a mouthful of blood from his heart, then immediately closed his eyes, tilted his head to the side, and lay flat on the ground, pretending to be seriously injured and unconscious. Despite the chaos among the surrounding heavenly soldiers, he made no further move.

"You old Jade Emperor! If you're not satisfied, just send someone to Flower Fruit Mountain to find me! I, Old Sun, will be waiting for you in the Water Curtain Cave!"

As soon as Sun Wukong finished speaking, he leaped onto his somersault cloud. With a flash of golden light, he flew directly out of the Southern Heavenly Gate and headed straight for Flower Fruit Mountain in the Eastern Continent, leaving behind only a mess.

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Only after Sun Wukong completely disappeared into the sky did the heavenly soldiers, who were in chaos at the South Heavenly Gate, dare to peek out from behind the ruins.

Mu Xin clutched his chest, feigning a surge of blood and qi as he struggled to stand. He waved away the heavenly soldiers who came to help him and staggered to the ruins of the South Heavenly Gate.

Looking up, the South Heavenly Gate had been smashed into dust by the Golden Cudgel, and the gilded plaque had been shattered into dust, making it impossible to see anything.

Mu Xin's face immediately revealed a look of shock and heartache, and he shouted angrily:

"That wretched monkey has destroyed my Heavenly Court!"

Although he was verbally abusing her, Mu Xin was secretly overjoyed.

It's good that the South Heavenly Gate collapsed! It was brilliant that the South Heavenly Gate collapsed!

The anxiety that had been hanging over me for countless days finally subsided completely at this moment.

The bamboo inside the South Heavenly Gate will collapse on its own in less than half a month.

At that time, he will be sentenced to death for failing in his duty to guard the palace and deceiving the immortals, and no one will be able to save him.

Now, Sun Wukong has swept away all the criminal charges and hidden dangers with his staff, turning them into evidence of the monkey's havoc in the Heavenly Palace. He has become a meritorious official who fought to the death against the enemy.

Whether he has any merit is hard to say, but at least he won't die.

There was no time to continue acting. Mu Xin flashed to Mo Liqing's side and whispered:

"Heavenly King, wake up." Mu Xin's voice was very low. Just as his fingertips touched Mo Liqing's armor, he saw the other party suddenly open his eyes.

"What's the panic?" Mo Liqing tugged at the crooked plume of his helmet. "But that demon monkey has returned?"

"No. Just now, a letter was delivered to the Tongming Hall, and the Jade Emperor was furious. He ordered the Thunder Department to come immediately to investigate the cause of the destruction of the South Heavenly Gate and to determine the guilt of the guarding general."

"I deliberately woke up the Heavenly King first, so that I could make plans in advance."

"What's there to argue about? What's there to argue about!"

"The South Heavenly Gate has become such a wretched sight, and from beginning to end, it's all the fault of that demon monkey Sun Wukong! What does it have to do with us, the guards?!"

Mo Liqing was furious. How could he be blamed for this? The South Heavenly Gate itself had problems with its construction quality.

However, during the inspection, the Thunder Department, the Military Department, and even Venus were all present, and the inspection was passed immediately. What could a mere Heavenly King like him do?!

Mu Xin followed up, "But Heavenly King, you are the commander of the Southern Heavenly Gate. When the Thunder Department arrives, they will surely question you for your negligence in guarding the gate..."

"Ineffective duty?" Mo Liqing sneered upon hearing this, gripping the Wisdom Sword tightly as he stood up.

"I have been ordered by the Jade Emperor to guard the South Gate, the main gate of Heaven. For thousands of years, have I ever made the slightest mistake?"

"If this stone monkey hadn't disregarded the rules and repeatedly defied authority, how could we have suffered this calamity today?!"

Mo Liqing didn't dare question the fact that several departments of the Heavenly Court worked together to push things through during the acceptance process. However, his words just now were questioning the matter of Sun Wukong's surrender, which was essentially questioning Taibai Jinxing.

Mu Xin sneered inwardly, but aloud reminded him, "But the Thunder Department will definitely ask why we didn't report to the Heavenly Court earlier and why we didn't take precautions in advance..."

Mo Liqing rattled off a whole bunch of reasons, which made Mu Xin anxious.

Last time when the South Heavenly Gate collapsed, Mo Liqing immediately knew what to do. Why is he so dumbfounded this time?!

If this continues, when the Thunder Department arrives, the testimonies won't match up at all...

"Your Majesty, we both know what happened today."

"The South Heavenly Gate has collapsed, the Peach Banquet and the Tushita Palace are in chaos. We need a perfect explanation to shut up the Lingxiao Palace." Mu Xin interrupted Mo Liqing without further ado.

"I was kidnapped by that demon monkey in the Peach Garden. During that time, he fed me a lot of peaches and golden pills, and even a lot of Nine-Turn Golden Pills."

"I tried my best to stop the demon monkey, but in the end I was no match for his great powers and failed to protect the Heavenly Court's property. I will definitely be punished."

This statement first revealed his own situation and then conveyed his message: I know I have a history of dereliction of duty, and you also have your difficulties; let's get straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Mo Liqing immediately understood what had happened, and pointed to the Nantianmen, which had been reduced to dust, and said:

"The Southern Heavenly Gate was smashed to dust by that demon monkey wielding his golden cudgel; the chaos at the Peach Banquet and the theft of the golden elixir from the Tushita Palace were all his doing."

"We both fought desperately against the enemy, but were no match for them, and nearly perished here. There was not the slightest mishap."

"But you said you were coerced by that demon monkey, do you have any evidence? It would be best if you had witnesses, otherwise no one can help you."

Mo Liqing knew that he had to be of one mind with Mu Xin now. Since Sun Wukong had stolen the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir from Laozi, it was understandable that he was no match for him.

As for Mu Xin, he was truly willing but unable to do so this time. At most, he could only prove that he was desperately resisting in the Nantianmen area. As for other places, he would have to prove it himself.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have all the evidence. Furthermore, I will speak to the Empress Dowager about your merit in fighting to the death to protect the gate, ensuring that you are not guilty of any dereliction of duty."

"But your heavenly soldiers must insist that all the damage and disasters were caused by Sun Wukong alone, and they must not say a word more than necessary."

"Understood! Rest assured, all the blame lies with the monkey demon Sun Wukong! My heavenly soldiers will not utter a single dissent!"

The two quickly finalized their alliance, and at that moment, the Thunder Department members came into view.