Chapter 289

Fire Cloud Cave.

Went around in a big circle!

Shi Xuejin finally returned to the original topic!

But this time, the three Human Emperors were far less opposed than before!

Their divine senses intertwined, seriously considering the possibility of this matter unfolding! Sun Wukong stared agape, giving Shi Xuejin a thumbs-up!

No need for nonsense, just roll a six!

As it turns out, you can actually persuade people like this!

When Sun Wukong was rejected, he had already planned to leave! He never thought he could still do it this way! As Ye Yang's disciple, Sun Wukong's understanding is deeper! He has a feeling that Ye Yang is certainly not like Shi Xuejin imagines, step by step, deeply scheming!

His master is somewhat like himself, carrying a carefree, straightforward air from the bridge to the bow! Yet he also cannot help but admit! Shi Xuejin's process is probably all wrong, but the results are all correct! If development continues, it could very well become the future as he said! That wouldn't be cheating… would it…

Shi Xuejin, parched from speaking, finally had a moment! He took out the water kettle that hadn't boiled yet on Flower Fruit Mountain, and slowly began to boil tea again in the Human Emperor Palace!

Scholars, that's all that's left—just this bit of affection!

Gurgle-gurgle! As bubbles rolled in the kettle, a faint tea fragrance drifted, moistening everyone's nostrils, bringing a sense of clarity! Sun Wukong's nose twitched, he grew interested and asked for a cup of tea! A rich, complex flavor soaked his tongue! "Turns out tea can be this delicious!"

Whether it's tasty or not depends entirely on one's state of mind! Shi Xuejin replied with a smile.

"Great Sage, as long as you like it!"

One person, one monkey—taking turns, cup for cup, secretly!

It almost seems this place isn't the Human Emperor Palace but just some side-street teahouse! What a pity!

Missing a storyteller!

Shi Xuejin hazily felt that such a life wasn't bad either!

Returning to Kyushu, he must again devote himself wholeheartedly to Kyushu! Previously, he had only his mind, often exhausting himself to the point of vomiting blood, just to protect! Occasionally, shouldn't he be allowed to live a lifetime as himself?

Returning to the Wasteland is certainly not a bad choice!

Of course, he still needed to confirm! Only the worlds that had been devoured and received blessings could he set his mind at ease, transferring the Heavenly Dao's authority and handing it over to the Wasteland! When the third kettle of tea finished boiling, finally, the three Human Emperors gave their answer!

"I don't know, what preparations are needed to cut off the West's source?"

The answer to this question is obvious! Shi Xuejin smiled without speaking! The Human Emperors, rather than consulting his opinion, were merely seeking to confirm their own thoughts! He's just a tea-drinker, helping Sun Wukong say a few words—nothing more!

Other matters are not his concern!

When the two departed from there, Sun Wukong naturally clasped his hands in thanks to Shi Xuejin!

He regarded Shi Xuejin with utmost reverence, seeing him completely as a military advisor, and asked Shi Xuejin about the next steps!

"Just the Human Emperor family alone probably can't completely sever Journey to the West!"

"This old monkey wants to find other forces to conspire together…"

"Absolutely not!"

Shi Xuejin waved his hand, cutting off Sun Wukong's words, his expression solemn! Facing Sun Wukong's doubtful gaze, he countered.

"Back then, knowing the rewards were extremely generous, why didn't you, along with Old Ancestor Yang Mei, go together to share the spoils of the calamity?"

"I never competed with others for resources!"

Sun Wukong believed that not letting the referee take the field was Ye Yang's mercy toward the many strong!

Since it's about giving them benefits, our own people don't need to get involved! If there's demand, Ye Yang will naturally give them worlds far more precious than tenfold!

I myself didn't compete with anyone this time either!

He simply disliked the Buddhist sect and wanted to mess with them!

As for any other rewards, let whoever wants them have them—I should be fine with that, right?

"Not at all!" Shi Xuejin emphasized his tone again.

"Among the strong, only interests exist!"

"The Human Emperor and the Demon Emperor have a blood feud, yet before Great Bamboo Peak, didn't they still jointly oppose the West?"

"You sought the Human Emperor, I remained silent, simply because the Human Emperor truly worries more for humanity!"

"In this initial difficulty, if we can sever the link between Journey to the West and the Tang Dynasty, we can greatly preserve humanity!"

"Furthermore, adding some inducement based on performance, the other side will naturally agree to your proposal, making the chance of them selling you very small!"

"Sell me?"

Sun Wukong blinked his eyes, repeating those two words.

"Take the Chan Sect as an example!"

"If they, in battle, loudly shout your name, do you think the many contingencies the West has prepared would still be activated?"

Absolutely not! Even if they gave Sun Wukong your identity a face, they could only endure the pain and abandon this calamity!

One or two times would be fine!

But if each of the eighty-one tribulations of Journey to the West had a 'father's name'?! Then wouldn't others' struggles become a joke?

Ye Yang will certainly punish them as well! "Others are just after performance points!"

Shi Xuejin said lightly.

"If selling you could more smoothly yield profit, they would naturally welcome it!"

Whether to sell or not depends entirely on each faction's weighing of interests!

Moreover, even if others don't speak, what about the West? They don't need to care about face!

If provoked, they'll just cry and cause trouble, needlessly adding trouble for themselves! Even if Ye Yang is magnanimous and doesn't blame them! But why would they insist on putting themselves over a fire to be roasted?

"The best way to take revenge is still to beat them to death with a stick, crush their bones and scatter their ashes, giving them no chance to rebound!"

"If you can't do that now, then venting your anger will just become!"

"Destroying a single Journey to the West route won't topple the West, but it could possibly make you lose your most important identity—what's more important, what's lighter, is that still worth comparing?"

Sun Wukong, a layer of cold sweat appeared on your head, indeed true! Meddling too much, yet unable to completely destroy the West! Prematurely wearing out your master-disciple bond is truly unwise! "Thank you, Master Shi, for your guidance!"

Shi Xuejin gave a faint smile, casually changing the subject.

"My purpose, you already know!"

"As for the primordial native land, I really don't have much interest!"

"Nothing more than the strong stay strong, the weak are fodder!"

"As for those realms that were brought here, I want to see them; I don't know if I have this ability."

"Trivial! We'll go!"

……

"In the coming years, it's actually peaceful!"

"The world's strong ones are merely divided into two states! One group observes the world, cultivates in seclusion!"

"These are all people who will personally participate in the Journey to the West, striving to enhance their strength as much as possible to gain a bit more chance of survival!"

"Another group constantly deliberates, dividing the positions of each calamity on the Journey to the West road!"

"Choosing the timing to initiate a calamity is indeed important; the later it is, the less assistance the West can provide, and the greater the chance of success! Therefore, many strong ones are postponing as much as possible the calamity sequences they control, letting others bear the brunt first! (End of chapter)"