Chapter 144: Zhuang Sheng’s Morning Dreams Confuse the Butterfly
Wukong again split off Sun Traveler, gifted him the Green Lotus of the Green Emperor, and sent him toward Tianzhu.
The Heaven-Defying Taoist and Sun Traveler possessed formidable magical treasures, and even if the Sect Founder came in person, they feared nothing, for they could escape if they could not win. The others watched quietly at Water Curtain Cave to see how the various forces would react before making further plans. Nezha and Bai Qi had long been eager to fight, waiting for a grand battle to unfold.
Wukong entrusted all affairs to Yuan Hong and descended into the Reincarnation Netherworld alone.
"Green Emperor, please come in. The Goddess has long foreseen your visit," said the Yin God at the gate, all smiles, devoid of the former arrogance that declared ’Dead may enter, the living, stay out.’
"Hmm, then I shall proceed on my own, no need for you to lead the way," said Wukong, as he entered the Underworld himself.
His arrival had already alarmed Di Jiang and others. Zhu Rong greeted him with a radiant smile, saying, "Oh! Isn’t this the Green Emperor? What brings your esteemed presence to our Reincarnation Netherworld?"
Seeing that Xuan Ming was continuously protecting him, Zhu Rong no longer harbored the intention of finding Wukong’s troublesome side. Moreover, Xuan Ming had now attained sainthood, making her more profoundly mysterious, and the reverence of the Ancestral Witches toward her deepened further.
Wukong bowed and said, "Greetings to all the Ancestral Witches."
Gonggong’s expression was displeased as he said, "What brings you here now?"
Wukong helplessly said, "I am seeking help from a saint, but although I know them, they do not recognize me. After much thought, the only option I had was to seek out Xuan Ming."
Di Jiang replied, "Xuan Ming is currently in seclusion, you’ve come at a bad time."