Desolate Celestial Realm.

The lofty buildings of the Immortal Pavilion, shrouded in mist and clouds, with Immortal Cranes soaring, countless Immortals in Sword Flight.

But at this moment, a figure thoroughly ruining the scene appeared. His hands and feet were bound by chains like a prisoner, his eyes blank, exhaustion marking his face, being led away.

"Cui Jue, where is this place?" Sun Wukong raised his weary head, looking at the unfamiliar surroundings ahead, and asked in confusion.

He wasn't afraid of what awaited him ahead; he was merely curious.

"Sun Wukong, you will know when you arrive; someone is waiting for you." Cui Jue replied indifferently, pulling Sun Wukong step by step up the stairs.

As they delved deeper, Sun Wukong sensed something amiss, as many people appeared around them, and he felt familiarity upon seeing them!

"These... aren't these the celestial soldiers of the Celestial Court?!" Sun Wukong paused in astonishment, looking around at the warriors clad in Golden and Silver Armor, all exuding the aura of the Immortal Emperor.

As far as the eye could see, all were celestial soldiers, a full hundred thousand, all gathered here!

"Is this the Celestial Court?!" Sun Wukong could not believe it; could this really be the Celestial Court?

"Sun Wukong, it seems you aren't entirely foolish, seeing this is the Celestial Court." Cui Jue sneered.

"Is this the Celestial Court you created, or the original Celestial Court?" Sun Wukong asked Cui Jue in surprise.

"Once you move forward, you will know." Cui Jue laughed coldly and continued pulling Sun Wukong forward.

Throughout the journey, Sun Wukong's heart grew heavier; he could be completely sure that these were indeed the celestial soldiers of the Celestial Court, yet why were they here?

When he entered the pavilion and saw the person seated on the high platform, he froze.

Soon after, he tilted his head back and laughed.

"Hahahahaha, I never expected it to be you, old Jade Emperor."

On the high seat sat a man resembling middle age, wearing a crown, with a long black beard, whose face was stern and cold, looking down at Sun Wukong; he was none other than the master of the Celestial Court, the Jade Emperor!

He suddenly smacked the armrest, roaring angrily: "How dare you, you demonic monkey, to be disrespectful to me; subdue!"

The oppressive force erupted instantly, suppressing Sun Wukong fiercely.

The sealed Sun Wukong suddenly knelt, gritting his teeth, stubbornly persisting, avoiding collapse.

"You old Jade Emperor, I never thought you'd have a day serving others like a dog." Sun Wukong grinned.

"Sun Wukong, even now, you remain obstinate!" The Jade Emperor spoke coldly: "If you admit your mistake, I may release you."

"Mistake? What mistake is there? Moreover, whether I'm wrong or not isn't for you to say; my master will know well if I am!" Sun Wukong sneered, "I knew during the great havoc in the Celestial Palace, I wasn't wrong; even if given another chance, I would cause upheaval in the Celestial Court again!"

"Facing imminent death, still stubborn; Sun Wukong, you are beyond redemption, just like that foolish Yang Jian."

"Yang Jian?! Have you seen Yang Jian? Where is he?" Sun Wukong suddenly raised his head, looking excitedly at the Jade Emperor.

"Want to see Yang Jian? That's easy." The Jade Emperor's lips slightly curled.

At this moment, Sun Wukong heard footsteps behind him, suddenly turning back, his expression suddenly dazed, confused in his eyes.

A handsome and resolute man, clad in silver armor and holding a three-pronged two-bladed spear, approached steadily.

Between his two eyes was a closed vertical pupil, yet his eyes lack a certain soul, and beside him trailed a large Black Dog.

The man exuded the aura of a Daoist Venerable, commanding respect without anger, of extraordinary demeanor, and heroic stature!

The Black Dog at his feet emanated the aura of the supreme Great Emperor.

"Are you... Yang Jian?" Sun Wukong questioned with doubt.

Although the man before him was identical to Yang Jian, the aura he dispatched was entirely different, feeling nothing like Yang Jian!

He was very good friends with Yang Jian; their friendship surpassed all others; he couldn't possibly mistake Yang Jian.

The one before him was definitely not Yang Jian!

Yang Jian ignored Sun Wukong, taking steps to kneel before the Jade Emperor: "Greetings, Jade Emperor."

"You are not Yang Jian! Yang Jian would never kneel to that worthless old Jade Emperor!" Sun Wukong shouted outraged upon witnessing this.

Even though previously doubtful, he's now completely certain this isn't the real Yang Jian.

Yang Jian would never kneel to that old Jade Emperor!

"How dare you! Insulting the Jade Emperor!" Yang Jian leapt up, brandishing his three-pronged two-bladed spear, pressing the point against Sun Wukong's throat, "Dare insult the Jade Emperor again, and you'll beg for death!"

Confronted by such a stranger in Yang Jian's guise, Sun Wukong felt immense fury, staring at the Jade Emperor: "What have you done to Yang Jian!"

"Heh, he just didn't obey, so I erased his soul." The Jade Emperor laughed coldly.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes widened fiercely, staring incredulously at this ersatz Yang Jian.

His soul erased!

"You old Jade Emperor! He was your nephew, yet you could commit such an act!" Sun Wukong cursed loudly.

No one could have imagined Yang Jian's soul would be wiped out.

"Obstruct the Celestial Court's rising plan, execute without mercy; none shall impede this eternal scheme."

"Heh, so the world cycle you've partaken in involved making others drink Meng Po Soup, only to select the strong to enter the Desolate Celestial Realm, leaving behind the weaklings." Sun Wukong understood.

"Monkey, it seems you aren't entirely foolish. If you relinquish your obsession and join my ranks, I might let them grant you a life. You could continue battling for the Celestial Court alongside Yang Jian as a perfect team."

"Bah! Never will Lao Sun become your old Jade Emperor's dog; should chance arise, Lao Sun will certainly disrupt the Celestial Court again and annihilate you old Jade Emperor!" Sun Wukong spat disdainfully.

Once, after causing havoc in the Celestial Court, he was persuaded by flattery to stay there, although he didn't contribute much, but not causing trouble somewhat assured the Jade Emperor.

Given the chance, he would cause havoc again!

"Intractable, Yang Jian, escort this demonic monkey to the celestial prison, confine him eternally until he opts to pledge allegiance to us."

"Yes, Jade Emperor." Yang Jian nodded, taking the chain from Cui Jue, leading Sun Wukong away.

"Cui Jue." The Jade Emperor looked at Cui Jue, who nodded: "Jade Emperor."

"The people in the Desolate Celestial Realm have decided we, the Celestial Court and the Underworld, will take the lead. They've calculated that a month from now, the Blue Star Array will completely collapse, marking our day to jointly attack."

"Report back to King Yama, asking him to dispatch troops; I will send Yang Jian at the helm of one hundred thousand celestial soldiers, sufficient to capture Blue Star."

"Okay, I will report back truthfully."

"Go."

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