Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 45: The expedition requires people!

"Gather!"

Countless swords instantly moved, forming an unprecedented giant treasure sword with the hilt being the one held by the youth.

The massive blade was composed of numerous flowing small swords, each one moving as if following a certain law of the Tao, at a speed so fast that none of the swords collided with each other.

"What on earth is this?" Tongtian’s eyes were filled with shock; he had never before seen a longsword so vast and boundless.

Initially, ’vast and boundless’ was used to describe the expanse of a territory, but in this moment, the sword before his eyes deserved such a description!

"Slash!" The voice of the figure came again, this time carrying not just the charm of the Tao, but also endless sharpness and the will to battle.

Even Tongtian felt dazzled at this moment, merely gazing from afar gave him the sensation of being pierced through.

Tongtian was not afraid, only excited; even if it were more painful, Tongtian still stared intently at that matchless figure.

Somehow, he felt that this was his opportunity!

The figure waved his arm, the strength and angle could even be considered casual.

But with that swipe of the sword, the entire body composed of countless small swords also swung in unison, as though it really was one longsword.

The giant sword struck towards the heavens, and an indescribably long beam of white light separated from the sword, its speed akin to reaching the ends of the earth in a single thought.

Tongtian knew, it wasn’t just sword qi; there was also the tangibility of sword intent, he primarily studied the Sword Dao and formations, and he had mastered sword intent a long time ago.

However, he distinctly felt that the sword swung out was different from his own, as if it had something he once possessed, yet surpassed that entirely.

Tongtian’s brow furrowed as he felt the vast gap between him and this mysterious person.

Heavenly Tao Sword Heart?

Crack!

As if something had shattered, Tongtian came to his senses, his eyes filled with fright.

The sky had been split open!

It was not the metaphorical ’splitting the clouds with one sword;’ it was truly dividing the sky into two halves!

The cracking sound was the breaking of the Heavenly Tao and space of this world, with the speed of repair not even close to the speed of destruction.

To actually be able to destroy the power of the Heavenly Tao!

This was what they, as Saints of the Heavenly Tao, relied upon!

Tongtian’s mouth gaped open in shock.

The white beam forcefully cleaved the world apart and, without losing momentum, flew towards Chaos, as though it intended to cleave through the endless Chaos itself.

A gigantic black scar split the entire sky, massive amounts of chaotic turbid air poured in, and the world was on the brink of collapse.

Merely one sword!

No, this absolutely wasn’t the Heavenly Tao Sword Heart; it was the Great Tao Sword Heart!

Tongtian was immensely excited, yet he struggled to suppress his mind and spirit, carefully contemplating the scene over and over in his mind, afraid of missing any detail.

Breaking through all sharpness, becoming stronger when facing the strong, whether against thousands of troops and horses, I will shatter them all with a single sword!

Even if it’s the whole world, at this moment, Tongtian had a flash of enlightenment.

"Ding, The Saint of Shangqing, Tongtian, drinks Peach Blossom Brew, repairs the Heavenly Tao Sword Heart, advances to Great Tao Sword Heart, comprehends the Divine Skill ’One Sword Pierces the Heavens,’ would you like to synchronize the comprehension?"

Chen Nuo wasn’t concerned about what the reward was, but was somewhat baffled as he looked at the unkempt youth before him. This was Tongtian?

Could it be that he was kidding me? When did Tongtian start living like a beggar?

No wonder he had such a big reaction when I was badmouthing Tongtian earlier, it turns out it was the person himself. They say Saints should not be insulted, yet there I was, insulting all the Saints in front of a Saint.

This is a bit of a thrill.

But, Chen Nuo wasn’t afraid; as long as he didn’t leave, everyone who came would have to kneel!

Looking at the introduction again, he couldn’t help but be shocked; everyone knew of the defiance of the Sword Heart, let alone the highest-level Great Tao Sword Heart.

Moreover, this Divine Skill, "One Sword Pierces the Heavens," seems a bit too extraordinary—amassing the power of ten thousand swords, a single sword to end the world?

Deserving of being a Saint who is infatuated with the sword, to actually be able to comprehend such a formidable Divine Skill, but I wonder how much of it he was able to grasp?

Gradually, Tongtian opened his eyes, his gaze still brimming with unsubsided excitement and shock. Who would have thought, this wine had such an effect.

Tongtian did not believe that this enlightenment was something he could achieve by himself. He was far from that peerless figure.

However, Tongtian did not feel defeated. On the contrary, he was filled with fighting spirit, already having comprehended so much of the Divine Skill, he was sure to reach that level one day!

One Sword Pierces the Heavens? What a good name!

Turning his head to look at Chen Nuo, he felt an increasing sense of mystery and dared not neglect any courtesy, collecting his Saintly pride and bowing to Chen Nuo.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper, for granting me this opportunity!"

Chen Nuo had poured himself another cup of wine and said indifferently, "This was your own choice, your own opportunity, it has nothing to do with me."

He wished everyone could gain enlightenment with every meal, then he would learn everything.

Tongtian laughed and said, "No matter what, it was worth it!"

With these words, it was as if he had been jolted awake. He stood up and walked towards the door. With a wave of his hand, a longsword appeared, pointing downwards.

Chen Nuo did not look up, still savoring the Peach Blossom Brew.

"Where to now, with such intent?"

Tongtian raised his head, looking at the sky outside the door, his aura naturally emerging, the deathly and decadent air that was as withered as dry wood vanished.

The entire person was like an unparalleled Divine Sword ready to be unleashed. With one step, the dirt on Tongtian’s body gradually disappeared, revealing the countenance of a Saint.

Sword-like brows pressing down over bright starry eyes, his ink-black hair falling loosely like silk, truly a handsome and celestial visage, befitting of the name of a Saint!

"This journey, I am out to claim someone!" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

He calmly let fall those words and stepped out of the Chaos Residence.

Watching Tongtian’s resolute and supremely confident departing figure, Chen Nuo shook his head. Was he interfering with the trajectory of the Journey to the West calamity? But on second thought, it seemed that from the very beginning when he took in Sun Wukong as a disciple, things had already gone astray.

Chen Nuo lifted his head, finishing the wine in his cup. What if it went astray?

He acted with a clear conscience, and that was all that mattered!

In the Heavenly Court, at the Jade Terrace.

The God of Cookery and the Kitchen God stood in the center, their faces filled with trepidation as they watched the Queen Mother of the Jade Pool above, about to sample the dishes.

The Kitchen God’s hands, hidden within the large red sleeves, clenched tightly into fists. For some reason, the menu which had been set and continued for several Flat Peach Feasts was suddenly not to the Queen Mother’s satisfaction.

She had actually instructed them to revamp the entire menu. Wasn’t this making things difficult for them?

After all, how much variety could there be in the world’s cuisines to create something extraordinary?

That very menu they had originally was a product of the God of Cookery’s diligent research back in the day. But who were they to argue? The words of the Queen Mother were the decree of heaven!

They had to change it even if they couldn’t!

And indeed, he and the God of Cookery had been working tirelessly to come up with a few new dishes, now ready for the Queen Mother’s inspection.

Delicate fingers picked up a spoon and lightly tasted the first of the new dishes devised by the Kitchen God and the God of Cookery.

After chewing thoughtfully, the Queen Mother’s brows slightly furrowed, her expression casting a shadow that made the hearts of the Kitchen God and the God of Cookery skip a beat.

Indeed, as they had feared, the Queen Mother waved her hand lightly, indicating for the next dish to be served.

Then the second dish, then the third...

The hearts of both deities sank further with each passing dish, and by the time the tenth dish was presented, no miracle had happened.

Both divinities were horrified, but the Queen Mother’s mood was no better. This was far too perfunctory!

It showed no real innovation; it was just the same dish with a different side and a new name!