[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t":3,"chapter-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-96":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm Invincible, and You Tell Me This Is Journey to the West?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2360597,4615,"Chapter 96: Niu Demwang Speaks of the Ancient Demon Court, Su Chen Warns of the Coming Calamity","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>Niu Demwang’s eyes flickered with complex emotion as he sighed, “In ancient Honghuang, the Emperor Jun and Taiyi were heroes of unmatched grandeur. Holding the Hetu and Luoshu, the Chaos Bell, commanding ten Demon Sages and countless demon troops, they ruled the stars of the heavens and struck fear into all of Honghuang. Yet in the end, the War between the Wu and the Yao claimed their lives, and their great demon celestial court vanished into nothingness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since then, though some high-cultivation elders of the demon race survived, they distrusted one another and harbored grudges. Thus, no leader ever again arose who could command the loyalty of all demons. And by the time the current celestial court was established, the demon race had lost all chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niu Demwang set down his cup and sighed, “Seventh brother, I’m not trying to dampen your spirits. Right now, we hold our mountains, live free and easy. The celestial court may dislike us, but they won’t truly move to destroy us. But if we raise the banner of the Demon Alliance, the celestial court may no longer sit idle—and then there’ll be no turning back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niu Demwang’s words did not frighten Sun Wukong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Su Chen not stopped him, he would have stormed Tiangong alone back then; now that he had brothers at his back, he feared the celestial court even less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Demwang, also bold, spoke up: “Brother, your words have merit, but they’re too much in favor of the enemy and too little in defense of our own pride. The celestial court may be powerful, but if we unite, we still have a chance to contend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long dreamed of reviving the glory of ancient demonkind; forming the Demon Alliance was, to him, an undeniable opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Contend? With what?” Shi Tuo Wang growled. “Us six? Or the rabble gathered here at Huaguo Mountain? The celestial court could send down just a few divine generals, and we’d be finished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came from a mysterious origin and understood the true power of the ancient gods of the celestial court; he dared not underestimate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth brother speaks truth,” Mi Hou Wang, who had said little until now, also spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The celestial court’s power is undeniable. Right now, confronting them directly is like an egg striking a rock. And Brother Niu is right—if we form the Demon Alliance, we become the first target. Then not only the celestial court, but even the Western Buddhists and human cultivators will turn their spears against us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree with Fifth Brother,” Yu Rou Wang nodded last. “I still think we each mind our own affairs, watch each other’s backs—that’s enough. No need to bind ourselves together so loudly; it only invites disaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the six Great Sages split into two factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong and Jiao Demwang favored forming the Demon Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niu Demwang, Shi Tuo Wang, Mi Hou Wang, and Yu Rou Wang opposed it or held reservations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong, seeing this, felt both frustration and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother! Fourth, Fifth, Sixth! Why are you so afraid of that Jade Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh brother!” Niu Demwang cut him off sharply. “This isn’t about fear—it’s about whether we can win. Behind us are families, tens of thousands of followers. We can’t gamble their lives on mere passion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…” Sun Wukong was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around and saw that, except for Jiao Demwang, the other brothers all seemed convinced by Niu Demwang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated, he lifted the wine jar, ready to drink it all down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Monkey Brother.” Su Chen reached out and pressed his hand upon the jar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong turned to Su Chen, his eyes filled with pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen smiled slightly, signaling him to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he rose, bowing again to Niu Demwang and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand the concerns of all the Great Sages. Brother Niu’s words are those of a statesman—every point is sound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not rush to refute; instead, he first affirmed Niu Demwang’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Su Chen shifted tone and posed a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Niu, do you truly believe that if we don’t form the Demon Alliance, the celestial court and the Western Realm will leave you alone? Especially you—your territory lies right beneath the eyes of the Western Buddhist sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen’s question plunged the Great Sages into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niu Demwang frowned, silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True—would the celestial court really let them go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know the answer, but he believed the chance of them being attacked was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they held their own lands, they had committed no great crimes against the Three Realms; the celestial court had no legitimate pretext.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the silence, Su Chen knew his words had taken root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to add fuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Sages, have you considered why the celestial court is targeting Monkey Brother so fiercely now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen’s gaze swept over Sun Wukong, then turned to Niu Demwang and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because Monkey Brother has an extraordinary origin, immense potential, and cannot be controlled. So they seek every means to bring him under their thumb.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what of you?” Su Chen’s voice grew louder. “Brother Niu, your bloodline is noble, your powers vast; Brother Jiao, you hail from the Four Seas, destined to become a dragon, with lofty ambitions; Shi Tuo Wang, Mi Hou Wang, Yu Rou Wang—you are all rare celestial beings, mighty lords of your domains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To the gods of the celestial court, what difference is there between you and Monkey Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are all anomalies. All potential threats.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Three Realms are now in turmoil. My master once warned me: a great calamity draws near.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the great calamity comes, slaughter will erupt across heaven and earth. None of you may survive it in peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Su, what ‘great calamity’ do you mean?” Jiao Demwang’s eyes sharpened. “And may I ask, who is your master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My master mentioned the great calamity only in passing; I do not know its exact nature.” Su Chen shook his head—he could not reveal he knew of the Journey to the West’s great reckoning. “As for my master’s identity, I cannot say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I am certain: the great calamity is not far off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen looked at Niu Demwang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Niu, you are the eldest of the Seven Great Sages, strongest in power, highest in prestige. Do you believe that when the great calamity comes, the celestial court will not seize the chance to strike down you, the demon lords who hold your own lands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niu Demwang’s heart sank sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no fool—he knew the celestial court would never miss the chance to eradicate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, if you were to abandon your territories and flee to the perilous Northern Julu Continent, perhaps you might find a sliver of hope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But such an act would hardly suit the reputation of the Great Sages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen continued, looking at the demon lords seated before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, in your view, must we form the Demon Alliance?” Niu Demwang asked Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen met his gaze. “Yes. I believe it is the only path to survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forming the Demon Alliance is not to challenge the celestial court for supremacy, nor to become a demon emperor or king—it is for self-preservation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am human. Had it not been for Monkey Brother, I would never have stepped into this mess. When I descended the mountain, my master advised me to retreat into seclusion, to avoid the great calamity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I could not abandon Monkey Brother—so I came here to Huaguo Mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong looked at Su Chen, deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better than anyone the strength of Puti Zushi; he trusted his master’s warning to Su Chen without doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his master said a great calamity was coming, then one was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to tell Niu Demwang and the others that Su Chen’s words were true—but Su Chen gently shook his head, stopping him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1324,"2026-06-21T05:42:07.836Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","891b9210d4b027f91f05d8540505b58f6b425cd65ccb00294481a0986a4ea30a","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-97","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-95",470,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-cover.jpg"]