Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 527 Set conditions, be an inside ally (2nd update!)

(PS: I was delayed by something yesterday, and today there won't be less, the remaining two chapters will be released on time at six o'clock!)

As Sun Wukong advanced towards the heart of the World Tree, at the entrance to the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms in the Netherworld, Yama Heavenly Son also encountered Yuan Hong, the Four Abandoned Star Lord, who had come to be reincarnated.

"Greetings to Yama Emperor!"

Upon seeing Yama Heavenly Son standing at the edge of the cliff before the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms, Yuan Hong's soul body felt a sudden jolt in his heart. Yama Heavenly Son had stood on the side of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, during the battle in Heavenly Court. The fact that he was now personally waiting here surely could not be a mere coincidence.

"Through-Arm Ape Monkey Yuan Hong!"

Yama Heavenly Son looked Yuan Hong up and down, "Indeed, your divine soul is condensed but not dispersed, and your spirit profound. No wonder Buddha chose you as the Scripture Defender for the Journey to the West to Seek Scriptures!"

Yuan Hong's eyelids twitched, and a heaviness sank into his heart. The Jade Emperor had said this was a secret not to be disclosed; even the many Immortals and Gods of Heavenly Court were kept in the dark. How did Yama Heavenly Son come to know of this?

Given Yama Heavenly Son's relationship with Flower-Fruit Mountain, if he knew, wouldn't the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult also be aware?

Furthermore, it was very likely that it was the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult that informed Yama Heavenly Son, having him wait here at the entrance to the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realms for himself!

"What do you mean by this, Yama Emperor? Yuan Hong doesn't understand! Yuan Hong has been condemned to reincarnation for violating the heavenly laws, so please stop mocking me!"

Thinking that this was bad, Yuan Hong still put on a face of confusion and annoyance, with a bitter smile on his face.

"Really condemned?"

Yama Heavenly Son showed a sly smile on his face, "Alright, let's not beat around the bush in front of someone who knows the score. You don't need to respond with lies to me, nor will I speak in riddles to you! I am here today to discuss conditions with you!"

"What conditions? Please, Yama Emperor, speak!"

Yuan Hong felt somewhat speechless. How had he suddenly become such a sought-after commodity? Every big shot wanted to make deals with him!

Ever since he died in the Divine Enthronement War and was designated as the much-ignored Four Abandoned Star Lord, Yuan Hong had been practically invisible in Heavenly Court, merely biding his time. His soul restricted by the Investiture of the Gods, no amount of cultivation could make progress. Over time, Yuan Hong gave up; suddenly summoned by the Jade Emperor and offered to be the Scripture Defender on the Journey to the West with many generous conditions, Yuan Hong was dumbfounded and almost mindlessly agreed to the Jade Emperor's terms.

And now, Yama Heavenly Son also wanted to negotiate terms with him—something utterly unimaginable in the past!

"It's simple: you continue to be the Scripture Defender, protecting the ten-lifetime reincarnated body of the Golden Cicada Child as he goes to the Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain to pay respects to Buddha and seek scriptures. However, you must keep the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult informed of the situation at all times, acting according to the instructions given by the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult. Once the scripture seeking is completed, you will be free from the control of both Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect, joining the ranks of the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult and gaining true freedom!"

Yama, the Heavenly Son, said these were the words passed to him by Leng Xuan; they were also the decision made after discussion among the high-ranking members of the Flower-Fruit Mountain. With Sun Wukong absent, how to deal with the conspiracy of the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court regarding the Journey to the West to Seek Scriptures was a matter of divided opinions. After half a day's discussion, the safest course was to turn Yuan Hong, making him an inside agent for the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult. As for what exactly Yuan Hong should do during the scripture-seeking journey, there was no rush to decide for the moment. They would wait until Sun Wukong had completed his cultivation in the Borderlands and returned to the Flower-Fruit Mountain before making further plans.

What Yama, the Heavenly Son, needed to do was to get Yuan Hong to agree first, which would facilitate further contact.

"But I have already promised His Majesty the Jade Emperor…"

Yuan Hong felt troubled; he understood what Yama, the Heavenly Son, meant—that he was to outwardly be the one protecting the scripture-seeking journey, while secretly serving as an informant for the Flower-Fruit Mountain, constantly relaying the progress of the journey back to them.

Being a spy naturally carried risks. If his identity were to be revealed, with the Jade Emperor's character, there would be no chance of escape for him, for he was still bound by a divine contract with the Jade Emperor!

When that time came, the Jade Emperor only needed to activate the power of the contract, and Yuan Hong would suffer a fate worse than death!

However, Yuan Hong also dared not outright refuse Yama, the Heavenly Son. After all, he was a true Heavenly Dao Saint standing in front of him, and if provoked by a careless word, a mere flex of a finger could annihilate him. It wouldn't even matter if he were in his prime; he would still be no match for Yama, the Heavenly Son's flick of a finger!

"Is there any agreement between you and the Jade Emperor?"

Asked Yama, the Heavenly Son. Yuan Hong sighed and didn't dare to hide anything, telling Yama, the Heavenly Son, all about the agreement between him and the Jade Emperor, including the details of the contract and the seal that was placed upon him.

"The Jade Emperor is really cunning enough to have signed a contract and planted a seal!"

A sharp light flashed in the eyes of Yama, the Heavenly Son, and his lips curled slightly upward. Others may be helpless against contracts and seals, but Sun Wukong was different. Under the influence of Chaos Primordial Force, there truly wasn't any contract or seal he couldn't break through!

"You don't need to worry about the contract and seal. I will lift the Jade Emperor's seal within you, and then apply a new seal to preserve your memory and suppress the contract so it won't activate for the time being. The Great Sage Equalling Heaven will take care of lifting the contract from you! All you need to do now is to answer me, are you willing? I promise you that once you join the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult, you will definitely be put to good use. The resources you receive will be far greater than what the Jade Emperor and the Buddha promised you!"

The words of Yama, the Heavenly Son, were definitive, leaving Yuan Hong no doubt that Yama, the Heavenly Son, was not deceiving him. Given the other's status and power, there was no need to lie to someone as minor as him.

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Yuan Hong was well aware of the nature of the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect. The promises they made might be fulfilled, but certainly with strings attached. Plus, he was always a member of the Demon Clan, and the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect always looked down on them. If they had not needed him this time, the Jade Emperor would not have offered him such generous terms.

Compared to that, of course joining the Flower-Fruit Mountain Demon Cult would be more comfortable and advantageous, being a force of the Demon Clan themselves, under the same terms, it was naturally preferable!

After some consideration, Yuan Hong made up his mind and nodded to Yama, the Heavenly Son, agreeing, "Emperor Yama, I can accept your conditions. But are you really sure the Great Sage Equalling Heaven can lift the contract on me?"

For Yuan Hong, his promise to the Jade Emperor was purely a matter of mutual benefit without any sense of moral obligation. He was always ready to renege if there were a better option. After all, he was never on the same side as the Jade Emperor. But there was still the contract placed by the Jade Emperor upon him. Could Sun Wukong truly lift it? If not, once the Jade Emperor activated the power of the contract, the unlucky one would be him, with nowhere to hide!

"Of course, I can guarantee this with my own reputation. This contract of yours will be easily lifted by the Great Sage Equalling Heaven!"