CHAPTER 1139: CHAPTER 354: SHOWING MERCY (PART 4)

"Now that the Dark Hall has been shattered, Tian Hao can’t come to the Three Realms to stir things up; it’s a good thing."

Sun Wukong said with a smile.

However, the Wood God shook his head and said in a deep voice: "You underestimate Tian Hao, Great Saint. From my observations, it’s highly likely that Tian Hao has other Dark Halls or places similar to the Dark Hall. He can still enter the Three Realms; don’t underestimate him, Great Saint."

Hearing the Wood God’s words, Sun Wukong’s expression turned serious.

He nodded slightly and said: "The Wood God is right; Old Sun was indeed too careless."

Underestimating the enemy is like digging your own grave.

Sun Wukong was very aware of this.

Moreover, this enemy is far more powerful than he is.

"Since the Wood God has completed his task, you should return to the Heavenly Court to report."

Sun Wukong glanced at the Wood God.

"As for the methods Tian Hao left on you, let Ziwei help you remove them. He watches over the Three Realms and can harness some of the rules’ power; no spell works before him."

Sun Wukong had long seen that Tian Hao left methods on the Wood God.

However, these were not control methods, merely ways to track the Wood God.

Because of this, the Wood God dared not betray him, lest Tian Hao catch up after he betrays him, preparing in advance means to kill him, with a high chance of the Wood God’s demise.

Upon hearing Sun Wukong’s words, the Wood God was immediately delighted.

He said excitedly: "Thank you, Great Saint, for the reminder. I will return to the Heavenly Court now."

At this moment, the Wood God’s mood calmed a bit; he struggled to stand up, then mobilized his mana and flew towards the Heavenly Court.

Sun Wukong did not leave immediately but stood where he was.

His gaze was sharp, staring into the void, saying: "You’ve been watching for a long time; it’s time to come out."

A man walked out, dressed in a yellow robe, looking honest and steady.

The Earth God, also a Qilin.

Sun Wukong sensed from him an entirely different aura than that of the original Qilin.

In other words, the Central Earth Qilin is not of the original Qilin lineage.

Like the Azure Dragon, although part of the Dragon Clan, is not of the Ancestral Dragon lineage, the Azure Dragon is still a True Dragon of the world.

Among the Five Elements Deities, this Earth God is rarely heard of.

Even legends about him are scarce; he is too low-key, elusive to the world.

Seeing Sun Wukong’s gaze directed at him, the Earth God smiled slightly and said: "Thank you, Great Saint, for saving the Wood God."

"You have a connection with the Wood God?"

"We are close friends, but I do not approve of some of his actions, so I am unwilling to see him. If the Great Saint had not acted just now, I would have."

The Earth God smiled slightly.

He rarely appears and pays little attention to the world.

This time, sensing his old friend’s calamity, he showed up.

However, he did not expect that while hiding on one side, the Wood God was unaware, but Sun Wukong discovered him.

"What are the Earth God’s plans next? Would you consider joining the Heavenly Court? This way, you can accompany the Wood God; now the Wood God has changed his ways and become a part of the Heavenly Court, protecting the common people. You need not hide from him."

Sun Wukong tried to recruit the Earth God.

The other’s strength is not weak, at least not weaker than the Wood God.

Such a powerful master, if recruited into the Heavenly Court, would surely be a great boost.

Plus, the Earth God is shrouded in pure aura, free of grievances and causality, and his mana is quite gentle.

Clearly, he is an extremely disciplined sacred being who does not easily harm living beings.

Such a sacred being, if he could join the Heavenly Court, it would naturally be a wonderful thing.

However, the Earth God shook his head and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Great Saint, but I do not like constraints, nor do I like to show myself. I prefer to lie flat, lie till the end of the world, till the seas dry up and rocks crumble, worldly matters have nothing to do with me."

Sun Wukong: "..."

The Earth God’s aspiration left Sun Wukong speechless.

A person determined to lie flat is impervious to persuasion.

Seeing Sun Wukong silent, the Earth God smiled honestly, clasped his hands, and turned to leave.

Sun Wukong scratched his head, feeling a bit regretful. Such a powerful person, why does he like to lie flat?

If he joined the Heavenly Court, stood on their side, the Heavenly Court’s strength would be enhanced yet again.

When the Wood God officially appeared in the Heavenly Court, everyone was shocked.

The immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court were astonished, some confused.

Not long ago, the Wood God was wanted, and in the blink of an eye, he became their colleague.

Moreover, Yang Jian, who was previously murderous at the mention of the Wood God, now had a smile on his face as if he did not care about what had happened before, as if he wasn’t the one who wanted to tear the Wood God apart.

However, Great Emperor Ziwei had no intention of explaining, so the immortals did not ask.

They could only shout inwardly about the greatness of Great Emperor Ziwei, being able to subdue even the Wood God.

Empress The Primordial also heard about the Wood God submitting to the Heavenly Court and rushed there at once.

The Wood God, being so smooth, naturally knew the Empress’s hatred towards him.

Not long ago, he tried to forcibly control her, and had it not been for Sun Wukong and the others, he would have nearly succeeded.

If the Empress did not hate him, it would truly be strange.

Given her character, she likely wanted to tear him apart now.

Thinking of this, the Wood God’s face was solemn.

He walked towards the Empress, standing before her.

Seeing the Empress silent, the Wood God said gravely: "What happened back then was my wrongdoing; I apologize to the Empress."

"Is a mere apology useful?"

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