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The monkey's voice came from the smoke and dust, but Bai Zhi's expression did not change.
It would be truly laughable if the mighty Monkey King were to be instantly defeated by a divine lord in a single move.
The next moment, Sun Wukong, holding the golden cudgel, moved like lightning, drawing golden streaks in the air.
He swung his staff, creating a howling wind, aiming straight for Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi remained calm and composed. With a deft twist of her sword, she precisely blocked the golden cudgel, producing a loud "clang." The two weapons clashed violently, and a gust of wind spread outwards.
Sun Wukong used the momentum to leap, his body flying like a meteor to quickly circle behind Bai Zhi.
The golden cudgel transformed into a golden lightning bolt and struck Bai Zhi once more.
But Bai Zhi reacted extremely quickly. With a twist of her body, her sword and saber transformed into a blue arc, colliding with the golden cudgel once again.
This collision was even more intense, with powerful shockwaves tearing the surrounding clouds into fragments that scattered across the void.
Countless heavenly soldiers were also swept away by the aftershocks.
Bai Zhi shook her arm. To be honest, this monkey's strength was ridiculously great. If it weren't for the power of the talisman, that blow would have broken her bones, if not fractured them.
"Monkey, you know what? I've never been a fighter. Close combat isn't really my style."
Bai Zhi nimbly dodged an attack. If she continued to fight this guy at close range, Bai Zhi was certain that even if she didn't lose, she would still be in excruciating pain.
No one wants to experience the feeling of being hit on the body by the golden cudgel.
Compared to warriors, Bai Zhi felt that mages were more noble.
Suddenly, the sun became even hotter.
At the same time, a strange sense of weakness appeared in the monkey's heart. He subconsciously looked up at the sky, and his pupils contracted.
Suddenly, two suns appeared in the sky, and the feeling of weakness came from the sunlight of one of them.
These rays of light seemed to be constantly drawing upon his physical and magical strength.
Not only that, but a huge beam of light instantly enveloped him, continuously emitting scorching energy.
This sun, like a celestial spaceship, is constantly firing countless laser attacks at the monkey, while also draining its physical and mental energy.
"Xiao Bai, you're really quite capable."
The monkey licked its dry lips; its magnificent armor was now tattered from the relentless attacks.
"But this is not enough."
He roared, and the golden light emanating from his body suddenly became even more dazzling. The golden cudgel in his hand changed size constantly, sometimes turning into a thin needle, sometimes into a mountain peak, and each swing carried the force of thunder.
Bai Zhi dared not be negligent, and the sword in her hand became more agile, the sword light like the wind, neutralizing most of the attacks.
The deity would also lower his blade from time to time to block the attacks.
As for those things that are truly unstoppable, the only option is to tough it out.
The battle reached its climax, with Sun Wukong and Bai Zhi moving rapidly through the sea of clouds, each exchange causing a strong tremor in the surrounding space.
Suddenly, Sun Wukong flipped over, and his golden cudgel transformed into a long golden dragon, spiraling towards Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi didn't dare to take the hit head-on. Her body swayed, and she transformed into a streak of light, instantly disappearing from the spot.
Just when Sun Wukong thought he had the upper hand, Bai Zhi suddenly appeared behind him, her sword whistling sharply as she thrust it straight at Sun Wukong's back.
Sun Wukong reacted extremely quickly, turning his body and sweeping out his golden cudgel, which collided with Bai Zhi's sword once again.
"call……"
Sun Wukong's breathing became rapid, his lips grew increasingly dry, and the sun in the sky continued to drain his strength and spirit. After the battle just now, he felt as if there was fire burning inside his body.
Strictly speaking, if he wanted to run away now, Bai Zhi would have absolutely no way to stop him.
But he started this fight, so what's the point of running away? Doesn't he have any dignity left?
Just as he took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure, a flash of silver light suddenly struck, delivering a devastating blow to the monkey.
In just one moment, the monkey fainted and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up again.
Looking at the silver bracelet lying on the ground, Bai Zhi shook her head. Lao Jun finally made his move.
She felt it was a bit of a pity. If Laozi hadn't intervened, and she had slowly worn down the monkey, she might have actually been able to defeat him head-on, as long as the monkey didn't run away.
Well, the system goal has already been achieved anyway. I'll just try to find an opportunity to train the monkey next.
Chapter 653 Little White, what are you doing?
"Sun Wukong, you have wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace and committed a heinous crime. Today, His Majesty announces that you will be executed to uphold the law of Heaven!"
At the Execution Platform, Sun Wukong was pressed down. Hearing the words of the immortals, he said with disdain, "If you hadn't ambushed me, how could I have fallen into your hands?"
"If you win fair and square, I'll admit defeat. A sneak attack is nothing special!"
He raised his head, looking at the immortals with displeasure and a face full of resentment.
During his previous battle with Bai Zhi, although he could feel his body growing weaker and weaker, he believed that Bai Zhi couldn't possibly have an endless supply of energy to keep him going.
Given a little more time, he might just win.
Even if we lose in the end, we've had a good fight, and we'll be willing to surrender.
But being ambushed is something he absolutely cannot accept.
"Monkey, you have committed an unforgivable crime, and today is your end!"
Dhritarashtra stepped forward and said in a deep voice.
"Sun Wukong, you're about to die, yet you still dare to be so arrogant!"
Another Heavenly King stepped forward and spoke angrily.
The Jade Emperor waved his hand, "Guards, behead Sun Wukong and display his head to the public!"
The heavenly soldiers and generals responded in unison, "Yes, sir!"
They immediately swarmed forward, surrounding Sun Wukong, and then pressed the monkey's head under the guillotine.
The massive blade of the execution platform suddenly plummeted down and collided with the monkey's neck, producing a metallic clang.
A celestial general exclaimed in surprise, "This monkey's body is so tough, the Execution Platform couldn't even hurt him!"
Bai Zhi watched this scene with great interest. The monkey's physical strength was indeed amazing. Perhaps it was the stone monkey's talent. Even if others were given so many elixirs, they might not necessarily have the ability to be indestructible.
"Hehe, this piece of junk is too green to hurt your grandpa."
The monkey's shouts drew out all the gods.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to use heavenly lightning as a catalyst to strike this monkey so hard that its soul is scattered to the winds!"
"My Fire Department is also willing to burn him with divine fire, reducing him to nothingness!"
The Jade Emperor frowned. "Granted!"
Then came a barrage of lightning strikes and fire, followed by bone-shaving winds, but they were utterly useless against his indestructible body.
"My lords, is there any other way to deal with this monkey?"
The Jade Emperor looked around and asked calmly.
Upon hearing this, Venus immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Sun Wukong's physical body is indeed extraordinary. Ordinary weapons cannot harm him. Perhaps we should ask Laozi to intervene; he might have a solution."
The Jade Emperor nodded slightly and looked at Laozi beside him: "Laozi, what are your thoughts?"
Laozi, who had been squinting as if meditating, slowly opened his eyes and spoke:
"Your Majesty, Sun Wukong's physical body has been tempered through countless trials, and with the addition of the elixirs from my Tushita Palace, ordinary weapons cannot harm him. However, I have an Eight Trigrams Furnace containing divine fire that can refine everything in the world. If Sun Wukong is thrown into it, perhaps a golden elixir can be refined, rendering his indestructible body ineffective."
After pondering for a moment, the Jade Emperor said, "Very well, let's do as Laozi says and throw Sun Wukong into the Eight Trigrams Furnace to be refined by divine fire for forty-nine days!"
"Hehe, a mere little fire, how could I, Old Sun, be afraid of such a thing?"
The monkey looked disdainful.
"Monkey, if you tell me where the two peach trees that were dug up are, perhaps I can spare you some suffering."
"You old Jade Emperor, you're about to kill me, how could I possibly say anything? Hehe, let your heavenly soldiers search the whole world for me."
As Sun Wukong spoke, he glanced at Bai Zhi for no apparent reason.
The Jade Emperor's face was somewhat gloomy. He waved to the heavenly soldiers and generals. The peach trees were innate spiritual roots, and there were only so many of them. The fact that the monkey had dug up two of them was like a knife to his heart.
Moreover, this peach tree does not belong to him, but to the Queen Mother of the West.
After all this, he'll have to spend a lot of money to comfort and apologize.
……
In the Tushita Palace, the Eight Trigrams Furnace burns with raging flames.
Bai Zhi slowly walked towards the monkey, which was being suppressed by the heavenly generals.
"Monkey, are you satisfied now?"
The monkey struggled to its feet, saying, "I'm not satisfied! Our fight hasn't even decided a winner yet!"
"You audacious sinner, kneel down before me!"
Several heavenly generals quickly exerted all their strength to firmly suppress the monkey.
Sun Wukong stood proudly and said, "Ha, what crime have I, Sun Wukong, committed? I am merely pursuing freedom and unwilling to be bound by your heavenly rules."
Several heavenly generals angrily rebuked, "Freedom? Your so-called freedom comes at the cost of disrupting the order of the Heavenly Court. You wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace and disturbed the peace of the Heavenly Realm. Isn't that a crime?"
Sun Wukong sneered: "The order of Heaven is nothing more than something you high and mighty gods set up to protect your own interests. I, Old Sun, only ask for freedom in this world. What crime have I committed?"
"Sun Wukong, although you have the power to reach the heavens and the earth, you must also know the rules. Today you will be thrown into the Eight Trigrams Furnace and refined by the Six Ding Divine Fire for forty-nine days. I hope you can reflect on your actions during this time."
Lao Jun raised his whisk and said calmly.
"Hey, you old codger, you really think you're something special with just a little fire."
Bai Zhi sighed and rubbed her forehead. This monkey was truly arrogant, disregarding even the Three Pure Ones. It was indeed necessary for him to undergo some trials and tribulations to temper his temper.
These celestial beings in Heaven are just putting on an act now. If they stop acting and continue like this, they'll be in deep trouble.
Laozi was not angered by the monkey's words, but calmly said:
"This is not a threat, but a warning. If you can learn something from this ordeal, you may be able to achieve something in the future. Otherwise, you will be trapped in this Eight Trigrams Furnace forever and never have a chance to get out."
After saying that, Laozi looked at Baizhi and said, "Baizhi, you have been studying in the Tushita Palace for a long time. The task of refining this monkey is now entrusted to you."
"Yes, Master."
Bai Zhi answered immediately.
She had originally been thinking of waiting for the right opportunity to try and get the job, but unexpectedly, Lao Jun gave her the opportunity directly.
"Monkey, do you remember what I told you? If you lose, you might encounter some unbearable things."
"Wait, Xiaobai, what are you trying to do?"
"You'll know right away."
Bai Zhi laughed.
Looking at Bai Zhi's smile, Sun Wukong suddenly felt a little flustered for some reason.
He wasn't afraid of the others, but Bai Zhi had studied with him and knew him far better than any of the immortals.
"Throw him into the alchemy furnace."
Bai Zhi did not answer, but waved her hand and addressed the Heavenly Generals.
Several heavenly generals immediately sprang into action upon hearing the commotion, grabbed the monkey, and threw it into the Eight Trigrams Furnace.
……
Chapter 654 Final Reward Increased
"Monkey, repeat what I just said."
Bai Zhi sat cross-legged in front of the Bagua furnace, holding a book in one hand and calling out to the furnace.
"Scholars should know that there are always people better than you and there is always something beyond your understanding. You should not be arrogant and conceited because of your talent. You should be humble and diligent in your studies in order to make continuous progress and reach the highest level."
A weak, feeble voice came from inside the Eight Trigrams Furnace.