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The countless demons and demon generals behind him also bowed in unison, their demonic voices booming: "Greetings, Sage!"

Wukong could hardly believe his eyes!

What a proud being Wutian is!

That was a peerless demon who dared to confront even the two Western saints head-on, preferring to die for his cause rather than bow down and compromise!

How could he show such a clear attitude of submission to Qin Chuan?

Just as Wukong was in shock, Ao Run, who was following behind Qin Chuan, seemed to see through his thoughts. With a hint of pride, he snorted and added:

"Hmph, it's not just Wutian! Even that arrogant Kong Xuan, who doesn't even respect the sages, will have to submit to my master in the future!"

"Kong Xuan?!"

Wukong was once again shocked.

That five-colored peacock from the Investiture of the Gods era, which dared to even provoke the Daoist Zhunti and was born with an innate pride, actually...?

He gazed at Qin Chuan's retreating figure, his expression growing even more profound and unfathomable. This otherworldly saint's methods were truly extraordinary!

Qin Chuan waved his hand, stopping Ao Run's slightly boastful words, and his gaze fell directly on Wu Tian, ​​giving a clear instruction:

“When the time is right, you and this monkey,” he pointed to Sun Wukong beside him, “will fight your way up to the Heavenly Court.”

Upon hearing this, Wutian was slightly taken aback, and his gloomy gaze subconsciously glanced at Sun Wukong, who was scratching his head and looking equally astonished.

His relationship with the monkey was complex, a mix of enmity and friendship, making their collaboration quite unexpected.

However, the phrase "fight to the Heavenly Court" was exactly what he wanted to hear!

He defied the Buddha and became a demon, vowing to overthrow the old order, and the Heavenly Court was one of the representatives of this order!

Although he did not give a clear answer, Wu Tian's slight nod and the fleeting hint of approval and fighting spirit in his eyes already indicated his attitude.

This alliance, capable of subverting the three realms, was quietly formed deep within this demonic abyss.

Chapter 23 Prelude to Rebellion: Sweeping Away the Enemy's Den

Within the Abyss of Darkness, demonic energy surged, and Qin Chuan revealed the core of the plan to Wutian and Sun Wukong:

"The workings of this world have their own rules. The change of the Heavenly Court and the loss of the Jade Emperor's throne are not things that can be accomplished through ordinary struggles. Only by triggering the 'calamity' preordained by the Heavenly Dao can it be done legitimately and make it difficult for the saints to directly intervene."

His gaze swept over the two of them:

"You two, one is the destined stone monkey of the 'Journey to the West Calamity,' and the other is the destined demon of the 'Cataclysmic Calamity,' both are children of destiny. Only by joining forces and taking the lead in this calamity to attack the Heavenly Court can we cause the Jade Emperor to lose his position, which is in accordance with the Heavenly Dao rules of this world and silences the other saints."

When Wutian and the monkey first heard about "seizing the throne of the Heavenly Emperor," both of them looked puzzled.

They knew all too well that the throne in the Lingxiao Palace, though seemingly prestigious, was actually a hot potato. Though nominally the ruler of the Three Realms, his power was firmly usurped by the six sages, leaving him constantly constrained and prone to offending them, making him extremely frustrated.

They subconsciously assumed that Qin Chuan wanted to take that position for himself.

Qin Chuan simply replied calmly, "Some things can only be done legitimately if you're in that position."

He did not reveal any further details.

Wu Tian remained silent for a moment, a resolute glint flashing in his gloomy eyes.

Having already chosen to submit to Qin Chuan, he no longer questioned him further.

Since Qin Chuan had made his decision, he would do as he was told.

"I understand."

He said in a deep voice, making his stance clear.

Upon hearing that the Jade Emperor's throne was to be overthrown, Sun Wukong immediately scratched his head and became excited, throwing all thoughts of the Heavenly Rules and the sages' schemes to the back of his mind!

He grinned, revealing sharp teeth, his eyes gleaming with a triumphant glint of revenge.

"Good! Good! Good! That old Jade Emperor tricked me, giving me the filthy post of '弼马温' (Bima Wen, a lowly official in charge of horses). I will never forget such a disgrace! The Heavenly Emperors take turns, and this year it's my turn! It's only right! Hahahaha!"

New and old grudges surged into his heart, and he felt that this plan was exactly what he wanted!

Seeing that the matter was mostly settled, Sun Wukong's eyes darted around, and he moved closer to Qin Chuan, rubbing his hands together and smiling knowingly:

"Sage, do you think this rebellious business is a bit too weak with just the two of us? Perhaps... you could use your supernatural powers to find me, Old Sun, two reliable teammates?"

Qin Chuan glanced at him, a half-smile on his face: "You little rascal. Tell me, which two have you taken a fancy to?"

The monkey chuckled and stopped keeping him in suspense:

"The first one is that Nezha, the Third Prince! I, Old Sun, don't have many friends, but this kid definitely counts as one! He's got the right temperament, he's decisive and responsible, a real man!"

He paused, then continued:

"The second one... is Yang Jian, Yang Erlang."

Mentioning Yang Jian, the monkey's expression became slightly complicated. "To be honest, Sage, I, Old Sun, initially looked down on him too. I thought he was spineless for serving as a dog for that old Jade Emperor who killed his parents and brothers, all for the empty title of 'God of Justice'!"

"But then I realized. This kid was enduring humiliation and holding back, determined to use his position as the God of Justice to amend those nonsensical heavenly laws!"

The monkey scratched its face, its tone tinged with admiration:

"You wouldn't believe it, but when he helped his nephew Chenxiang save his mother, he went to such lengths to empty the East Sea! To avoid hurting Chenxiang, he even pulled out his own dog Xiaotian's bedsheet, claiming it was some kind of 'Hun Tian Cloak,' his strongest magic weapon... I, Old Sun, admire his dedication!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but chuckle:

"You certainly know how to pick people. Wutian, plus you, Nezha, Yang Jian... this 'Four Rebellious Groups' is quite fitting, a perfect gathering of three great traitors."

His eyes flickered slightly, as if he had expected this. "Don't worry, they will make their move when the time is right."

"Then, Sage, when exactly is the opportune time you speak of?"

Sun Wukong pressed on impatiently, eager to storm the Southern Heavenly Gate right now.

"It won't be long."

Qin Chuan did not give a definite answer, but changed the subject:

"If you can't wait, why don't you come with me to join in some other fun?"

Wutian had no interest in this. With a thought, the Black Lotus of Annihilation beneath him began to glow with a ghostly light.

"I need to stay here to completely refine the Black Lotus and solidify my demonic foundation."

Only by fully mastering this innate treasure can he truly unleash the full power of the Great Luo Demon Ancestor and prepare for the great battle to come.

"Joining in the fun? I, Old Sun, love it!"

Upon hearing this, the monkey immediately perked up, picked up his golden cudgel, and expressed his desire to go with Qin Chuan to take a look.

Qin Chuan rode the purple dragon that Ao Run had transformed into, and Sun Wukong followed closely behind on his somersault cloud. The group quickly left the Abyss of Darkness and arrived outside the magnificent city that was once the capital of the Yin Shang Kingdom and is now renamed "Immortal Qin Imperial City".

Before he even got close, Sun Wukong was startled by the sight before him!

Above the imperial city, countless enormous warships floated densely, blotting out the sky!

These warships have a menacing appearance, with their metal hulls gleaming with a cold luster, and runes flowing across their surfaces, radiating a chilling energy fluctuation.

With Sun Wukong's perception at the Great Luo level, he could clearly sense that the aura emanating from each of these warships was no less than that of ordinary innate spiritual treasures!

Such a massive fleet is more than enough to easily suppress any being below the Great Luo Golden Immortal level!

"My goodness!"

The monkey gasped, and couldn't help but shield its eyes with its hand to observe more closely:

"This formation, this murderous aura, is even more terrifying and imposing than the Jade Emperor's showy Heavenly Army formation! What are they planning? Are they going to raid the lair of some demon king, or are they going to attack the Outer Heavens?"

Qin Chuan stood atop the purple dragon's head, his robes motionless in the howling wind, and calmly said:

"It is not about attacking the heavens, but about pacifying the human world and unifying the world."

He calmly explained that although the Immortal Qin Dynasty had been established and its power extended throughout the land, there were still many feudal states and otherworldly cultivation forces in the world. Some of them were hoping for the best, while others had powerful figures in the Immortal Realm supporting them. They were unwilling to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Immortal Qin Dynasty and continued to act as they pleased.

"Xianqin has no need for their recognition."

Qin Chuan said calmly:

"Within the human realm, there can only be one voice. Since they refuse to submit, then we will use absolute power to sweep away all disobedience, eradicate them completely, and achieve true unity for the human race since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of antiquity."

"What a grand gesture! What a bold ambition! I, Old Sun, know that even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of ancient times, whose virtues were renowned and whose people were devoted to them, could not truly achieve this."

Sun Wukong listened with astonishment, scratching his head and cheek:

"Why? It's because there are countless gods and Buddhas in those countries, each with their own temples and lineages, relying on the incense offerings and vows of mortals for sustenance and cultivation. If the human race truly becomes a monolithic entity, only obeying the orders of the Human Emperor, how will they reap any benefits? They will definitely try every means to obstruct and trip them up!"

Qin Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly piercing through the void, meeting Ying Zheng, who sat in the Xianyang Palace deep within the imperial city, wearing a flat-topped crown and a black robe with a black bird design, his body enveloped in an intense and impenetrable aura of human destiny.

No words were needed; their hearts were already in sync.

"Once the human race is unified, the destiny will converge on Ying Zheng, and he will become the true 'First Emperor' of this world, the master of humanity."

Qin Chuan slowly revealed his deeper purpose, which he didn't need to hide from Sun Wukong:

"If he could seize the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, combining the fortune of humanity with the authority of the Heavenly Court... ruling the heavens with humanity, becoming both the Human Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor... at that time, even facing a sage, he might not be without the power to fight."

He looked at Sun Wukong, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"The reason I arranged for you and Wutian to overthrow the Jade Emperor is precisely for the purpose of the subsequent 'Investiture of the Gods War'. Tongtian Jiaozhu and I will have to face at least four saints, including Yuanshi and Taishang. Outnumbered, we have to plan ahead and cultivate a force that can counter or even restrain the saints at critical moments. Ying Zheng is the key link in this chain."

"I see! I see!"

Sun Wukong suddenly realized that a vast and magnificent chess game, spanning the realms of humans, gods, and demons, was unfolding before him. This game was extremely large and involved far more than he had ever imagined in any previous battle.

Not only was he not afraid, but he was even more excited. This kind of momentous event that would shake up the Three Realms was exactly what he, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, loved!

He loved excitement, and seeing the warships gathered before him, their murderous aura soaring to the sky, ready to set out and crush everything, he was even more itchy to jump onto one of them and personally participate in the conquest of this mortal dynasty to see what it was like.

Seeing his enthusiasm and restless energy, as if he wanted to "let me have some fun," Qin Chuan said calmly, "In that case, you can have some fun here by yourself. You can do whatever you want here."

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer. Ao Run, understanding the implication, let out a long dragon roar, carrying Qin Chuan and transforming into a noble and mysterious purple lightning bolt, instantly disappearing into the distant horizon.

"Hehe, thank you, Sage!"

Sun Wukong beamed with joy, cupped his hands in the direction where Qin Chuan had disappeared, and then somersaulted lightly onto the deck of the massive fleet's largest and most ferocious-looking warship, which resembled a flagship.

He had barely steadied himself, and before he could even examine the internal structure of this steel behemoth, he heard two excited, almost trembling, teenage voices beside him:

"Holy crap! The Monkey King!!"

"Alive! It's the living Monkey King, Sun Wukong! Brother Monkey! It's the real Brother Monkey!"

Two young men dressed in strangely colored bodysuits, one with strong red hair and the other chubby and somewhat comical, were tumbling and crawling out of the ship's passageway. Their eyes were wide like copper bells, radiating an almost tangible light of worship as they stared intently at Sun Wukong, as if they had seen the most precious treasure in the world.