Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong

"Void-Breaking Moon Eyes!"

Sun Wukong fully activated the Void-Breaking Moon Eyes, but could only make out the flickering space-time laws at the end of the staircase. As for the situation in the void, it was completely invisible. This peculiar situation had never happened before.

The Void-Breaking Divine Eye had always been infallible, seeing through all illusions, formations, barriers, and prohibitions under the sky. Especially after advancing to the Void-Breaking Moon Eyes and becoming a common state for Sun Wukong beyond just a divine skill, its power increased significantly. It had always been precise, and seeing such an unclear situation like misty flowers was indeed a first for Sun Wukong.

If Sun Wukong couldn't discern anything, the others were even more clueless. To everyone else, there was just a vast void ahead, the staircase ended abruptly here, and there was nothing, no array barrier or any passage to traverse. This long, gigantic staircase seemed like a joke.

"How strange!"

A Domain King expert from the Dark Soul Hall extended his hand beyond the edge of the stairs to touch outward, only to grasp at nothing, not encountering anything. Disappointedly, he muttered, "What Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault? We came for nothing!"

"There's nothing here! How could there be nothing?"

"Could it be that a palace originally stood atop these stairs and was destroyed alongside the fall of the Ancient Heavenly Court?"

Beneath the broken edge of the staircase lay a cloud sea of unfathomable depth, looking like a massive whirlpool cloud layer from afar. If indeed a palace fell and was destroyed, it wouldn't be impossible.

Given this, did they enter the main hall of the Heavenly Que Realm with such difficulty only to gaze at the cloud sea below and lament a little?

"I don't believe it! The elders of my clan wouldn't deceive me! The Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault must be here!"

"Let's search together! Turn this palace upside down, we must find the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault!"

"Yes, split up and search! Maybe there's a hidden formation barrier or mechanism that will reveal the treasure vault if triggered?"

The strong forces of all sides unwillingly began to search everywhere. Some of them, like Sun Wukong, had been tipped off by elders in their sect, saying that the Heavenly Que Realm housed numerous treasures, even ancient legacies. They firmly believed this was no hollow claim and that hidden mechanisms must exist here, sure to open the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault once found!

"Hmm~!"

Sun Wukong suddenly felt some heat on his chest. He reached into his bosom and took out the Jade Ripple he previously retrieved from the armrest table of the Heavenly Emperor's throne. It was emitting strands of heat, but only Sun Wukong seemed able to feel it. There was a force of attraction, pulling towards the void ahead.

"Brother Monkey, what's wrong?"

"Boss, is something amiss?"

Luo Bai and Leng Xuan came over. They had seen Sun Wukong put the Jade Ripple in his bosom and knew its origin. Seeing the Jade Ripple's bizarre situation and comparing it to Sun Wukong's expression, a suspicion formed in their minds.

"Boss, could this Jade Ripple be the key to opening the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault?"

A key? Yes, perhaps it truly is a key!

Sun Wukong suddenly realized, and instead of gripping the Jade Ripple tightly, he released his hold.

Sure enough, the Jade Ripple didn't fall into the cloud sea below the broken edge but flew into the void. Then, as if touching a surface of water, it created ripples. Within the ripples, a magnificent golden palace gradually revealed its entire form.

It was the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault!

Everyone's gaze was immediately drawn to the enormous palace materializing in the void, the four big golden and shining characters on the palace gate, weren't they "Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault"?

"This Jade Ripple really is the key to the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault!"

Sun Wukong's face showed amazement. He hadn't held any hope and was merely trying it out, but unexpectedly, it actually revealed the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault!

"I knew there must be a Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault here! Hahaha, this time it wasn't for nothing, I'm going to profit big!"

"The Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault has appeared! There must be many treasures inside! I must quickly go in and collect the treasures!"

"The treasures within the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault are for those who are fated and capable to claim them!"

"Don't stop me! The treasures are mine! I'll fight whoever tries to stop me!"

Seeing the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault revealed, the powerful forces of all factions went mad, rushing to the staircase fighting to be the first to enter the treasure vault.

"Stop! Who allowed you to go in first? This vault was made visible by my boss, if anyone is to enter first, it should be him!"

Just as two Domain King experts from the Southern Continent were about to rush into the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault, they were blocked by a Wishful Iron Staff. It was the Six-Eared Macaque!

The Six-Eared Macaque glared discontentedly at the two Domain King experts, taking a staunch stance, ready to fight at any moment.

"So what if he made the vault visible?"

The two Domain Kings from the Southern Continent didn't care, "Is making the vault visible such a big deal? Who says that whoever makes the vault visible must be the first to enter? This is the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault; if you want the treasures inside, rely on your own skills to grab them!"

"Rely on skills to grab? Fine, fine, let's see how skilled you are to dare come and grab!"

The Six-Eared Macaque sneered menacingly and was about to take direct action with the Wishful Iron Staff when Sun Wukong called him off.

"Six-Ears, don't be impulsive! Let them go in first to scout out the path, those who enter first aren't necessarily the most benefited!"

"But Boss..."

"It's alright!"

Sun Wukong gently shook his head, signaling the Six-Eared Macaque not to stop them. Reluctantly, the Six-Eared Macaque gave a cold snort, withdrew the Wishful Iron Staff, and stepped aside.

"Boom!"

"Crash!"

Seeing the Six-Eared Macaque give way, the two Domain King experts from the Southern Continent rejoiced and rushed forward, stepping towards the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault's gate. Instantly, endless thunder, wind blades, blazing fire, frost, and giant stones manifested from the void, crashing down on the two Domain King experts who had just stepped into the treasure vault gate.

"Puff!"

"How can this be?"

"This is impossible!"

The two Southern Domain King experts hurriedly tried to defend, but how could they withstand such overwhelmingly powerful elemental forces? They were struck and sent flying, spurting blood wildly and severely injured, unable to rise after crashing to the ground.

"Sun Wukong, did you know beforehand there was a problem at the door to the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault? Didn't you say anything on purpose?"