Chapter 1348 Chapter 588: Ying Zheng Sees Through the Essence! (Part 2)

After a moment of contemplation.

Sun Wukong spoke earnestly, "Strictly speaking, my status shouldn't be considered low. Anyway, I can directly contact the senior and the Qin Emperor."

As he spoke, he recalled his past interactions with the senior and the Qin Emperor, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

Gratitude.

Awe.

All kinds of emotions.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie's eyes also revealed a look of shock and surprise. Clearly, he hadn't expected this.

"I know the Qin Emperor, the ruler of Qin, Qin Heavenly Emperor Ying Zheng."

"Known as the top-level strongman in the world, although no one has seen him act, it's said that his strength is no less than that of the Heavenly Emperor."

"But, Brother Monkey, who is your senior?" Zhu Bajie curiously asked.

Apparently.

His curiosity had been piqued, so he moved closer to Sun Wukong, filled with curiosity.

"The Crown Prince of Qin."

Sun Wukong said with a look of reverence.

Towards Zhao Feng, Sun Wukong is always grateful. Back when he was still gestating inside the stone, Zhao Feng had already imparted teachings to him. It was also because of Zhao Feng that his fate was able to be rewritten.

He recalled the scene of his first meeting with Zhao Feng, his heart filled with gratitude and respect.

If not for Qin, if not for Zhao Feng.

Perhaps Sun Wukong would also follow the original Journey to the West, not only being suppressed under Five Finger Mountain but his cultivation foundation greatly damaged. Moreover, he would be replaced by Buddhist Sect in the subsequent great tribulation, ultimately having Six-Eared transform into Sun Wukong.

"So it's the Crown Prince of Qin."

Zhu Bajie's eyes also flashed with reverence.

The fame of the Crown Prince of Qin is extremely resounding in the Heavenly Court.

"Fool."

"I suppose your background is not simple either?"

Sun Wukong turned his head, with a slight smile looking at Zhu Bajie, similarly, Sun Wukong's eyes also carried exploration, attempting to discern something from Zhu Bajie's expression.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie immediately feigned ignorance: "What background could I have? I was just the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy in the Heavenly Court, demoted to the mortal world after teasing Chang'e."

As he spoke, Zhu Bajie actually pretended to scratch his head, displaying a seemingly naive and harmless demeanor.

"Your aura, I've felt it before, as if I sensed it in Doushuai Temple. If you were merely a small Heavenly General, you simply wouldn't be in this team. It's definitely arranged by Lord Lao Zi in Doushuai Temple; you have significant ties."

Sun Wukong chuckled, confidently stated.

Saying this.

Sun Wukong circled Zhu Bajie, carefully sensing the aura on him.

Absolutely certain.

Listening to Sun Wukong's words, Zhu Bajie's eyes also flashed with a different color, apparently not expecting Sun Wukong to be so clever.

"Brother Monkey."

"It seems Heavenly Court people underestimate you, and many in the world underestimate you too."

"They all think you act recklessly, do anything without considering consequences, and don't like to use your brain. Now it seems that's not the case at all."

Zhu Bajie said with feeling, as if he newly acknowledged Sun Wukong.

"I don't use my brain?"

Upon hearing this assessment, Sun Wukong couldn't help but laugh: "Indeed! I don't like to use my brain, and the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court probably don't like me to use my brain either."

"After all, if I did use my brain, they wouldn't be able to control me."

Sun Wukong sneered sarcastically, seemingly dismissive of the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court's machinations.

"But as of now."

"The Buddhist Sect's calculations are destined to fail; what was supposed to be retrieving scriptures has turned into spreading teachings."

"The so-called journey to the west has already turned into Qin's westward journey."

"We are in the front, Qin is behind."

"I just want to see one day how the Buddhist Sect would face the blade of Qin's soldiers."

Sun Wukong spoke coldly, his eyes extremely sharp.

As if.

Sun Wukong has already foreseen the future state of the Buddhist Sect under the blade of Qin soldiers, similar to the miserable situation of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

"Brother Monkey."

"Even though you are from Qin, as far as goals are concerned, they are aligned."

"Neither wants the Buddhist Sect to have an easy time, so I can trust you, and you can trust me."

Zhu Bajie said with utmost seriousness.

At this moment.

He looked at Sun Wukong, his eyes filled with sincerity, seemingly waiting for Sun Wukong's response.

"As of now, that is the case."

Sun Wukong nodded, agreeing with Zhu Bajie's words.

Upon hearing this.

Zhu Bajie also showed a hint of joy.

Immediately.

Zhu Bajie directly extended his hand.

Sun Wukong glanced at it, also extended his hand, and gave Zhu Bajie a high-five, as if at this moment, they reached some kind of understanding.

...

Qin!

Above the Heavenly Palace.

Within the grand hall.

The light of the Tian Xuan Mirror swirled, its brilliance reflecting.

Within the mirror, scenes of Qin Army's campaign are clearly visible. Since breaking through the Heroic Pass, expansion has never ceased.

Now it is not only Qin's four great camps, but eight camps, spreading out, expanding westward.

The Daqin Elite Soldiers' slaughter, madly persists.

Nan Zhanbu Continent is vast and not as easily resolved as Eastern Continent.

Qin also adopts steady advancement, gradually expanding westward. The army during the march is naturally very orderly, moving in batches.

Of course!

This steady advancement is actually not entirely stable.

The Qin's tributors directly use divine thought to scout ahead. They proceed first to resolve any powerful figures that obstruct the Qin Army, and upon discovering demons, cultivators carrying Human Race karma, they directly dispatch troops to obliterate them.

All of a sudden!

The land adjacent to Nan Zhanbu Continent and Eastern Continent has greatly changed.

The edge of Nan Zhanbu Continent under Qin's military blade faces no obstacles whatsoever.

Even though Xuanzang has been traveling westward for some time, Qin still maintains restraint, keeping a distance of several hundred miles from Xuanzang. For mortals, this is indeed very far, but for cultivators of this Primordial world, it's merely a step away.

"Your Majesty."

"The advance of our Daqin Elite Soldiers is steady, and we've already dealt with many demons along the way."

"Moreover."

"The tribulation qi of this Nan Zhanbu Continent has reached an unbelievably critical point. If our Daqin Elite Soldiers weren't protected by Heavenly Fortune, they might have already been eroded by the tribulation qi."

"Cultivators within this continent, as long as they have cultivation, may find it hard to escape the fate of being eroded by tribulation qi. I've already sent someone to conduct an experiment; this tribulation aura has corrosive power even against strong beings at the Daluo Golden Immortal level, just the process of corrosion is slower."

Wang Jian reported solemnly.

Obviously.

This matter being reported is significant.

Had to have Wang Jian report it personally.

Upon hearing!

Ying Zheng was also thoughtful.

Considering this tribulation qi of Nan Zhanbu Continent.

After pondering for quite a while.

"Grand Commandant."

"Have you discovered any pattern regarding the tribulation qi of Nan Zhanbu Continent?" Ying Zheng gradually spoke, his gaze resting upon Wang Jian, his voice echoing within the Heavenly Palace.

"Please enlighten me, Your Majesty," Wang Jian looked at Ying Zheng with confusion, eyes full of doubt.

"Every time a member of the westward journey five-member group gathers, the tribulation qi doubles."

"Initially, when Xuanzang entered Nan Zhanbu Continent, the tribulation qi might've only eroded those below Taiyi, but with the joining of Wukong, White Dragon, and Zhu Bajie, now the tribulation qi can even erode Daluo Golden Immortals."

"Perhaps when the five-member group is fully assembled, the tribulation qi will even erode Quasi-Saints."

Ying Zheng slowly stated.

Just a few words.

Directly pinpointed the essence of why the tribulation qi kept escalating.

"Such an odd great tribulation?"

"It actually increases the tribulation qi because the disaster-bound gather?"

"Why is this?"

"Has any previous great tribulation been like this?"

Wang Jian said shocked. His eyes wide, face filled with shock, evidently startled by Ying Zheng's words.

Though Qin hasn't experienced former great tribulations.

But there are records in the annals.

Records of past great tribulations exist, entering a tribulation period, and it isn't like this, all living beings partake in the tribulation, are eroded by tribulation qi.

This, is too bizarre.

In response.

Ying Zheng, after a moment of contemplation, made a decision.

"Do you know why our Great Qin Territory hasn't been eroded by tribulation qi?" Ying Zheng smiled slightly, retorted.

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