186: Chapter 172 Baize Sends a Message 186: Chapter 172 Baize Sends a Message Ao Run heaved a sigh and informed Ao Guang that he had made an appointment with the Great Emperor Gou Chen to discuss forming an alliance against Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei.

Now everyone in the Three Realms was aware that Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei were bound together.

To deal with any one of them meant confronting the other as well.

Ao Guang cracked a slight smile and said, “Once Gou Chen arrives, just don’t mention that matter at all, and it’ll be fine.

After all, if you don’t want to form an alliance, he can’t force you, right?”

“Is that appropriate?”

Ao Run asked, somewhat worried.

“What’s inappropriate about it?

Could he possibly seek revenge on you?

Does Gou Chen not fear offending our Four Seas Dragon Clan?

He is no Kunpeng, able to stir up trouble and then simply hide away somewhere.”

Hearing Ao Guang’s reasoning, Ao Run felt there was sense in his words.

Others might not know the strength of the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas, but how could the Great Emperor Gou Chen be unaware?

His willingness to pay a visit in person indicated just how much he regarded the Dragon Clan.

Even if Ao Run were to trick the Great Emperor Gou Chen, he would not likely lash out easily and would probably endure it.

Thinking this over, Ao Run’s worries eased somewhat.

“Don’t worry, big brother, I know what to do now,”

Ao Run said with a smile.

But in his eyes swelled a huge wave of hatred, not aimed at Sun Wukong, but at the Sandalwood Merit Buddha.

His own son had taken him as a master, yet he dared to kill his own son.

He was certainly going to avenge his Little White Dragon.

Only then did Ao Guang leave with Lady Dragon of Wealth.

“Thank you, Father,”

Lady Dragon of Wealth said cheerfully.

Looking fondly at Lady Dragon of Wealth, Ao Guang said with a laugh, “Silly child, we’re family.

I’m your father, so why shouldn’t I help you?

Besides, you’ve taken a liking to the Great Saint.

If you two really do come together in the future, the Great Saint will become part of our family too.

If I don’t help my own family, who else should I help?”

Dragon Girl’s face turned red with shyness, yet she also seemed somewhat discouraged as she said, “Father, the truth is the Great Saint doesn’t like me.

I can sense that he has no feelings towards love between a man and a woman.

He tolerates my presence only because of The Bodhisattva Guanyin.”

Ao Guang was not surprised at all, laughing, he said, “The Great Saint is an Innate Being.

Innate Beings have Daoist nature, and Daoist nature is greater than human nature.

Therefore, Innate Beings are not very interested in romantic feelings, and the Great Saint is no different.

But that doesn’t mean he will always be like this.

You must believe that sincerity can even move metal and stone.”

“Daughter understands.”

Dragon Girl revealed a smile.

Ao Guang smiled faintly while inwardly he sighed, what a situation.

His very own daughter, a princess of the Dragon Clan and a disciple of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, feared rejection despite having found someone she cherished.

If it had been anyone other than Sun Wukong, Ao Guang would have been annoyed.

They departed, returning to the East Sea, out of sight of the Great Emperor Gou Chen.

The next day, as expected, the Great Emperor Gou Chen arrived.

Mythical Beasts drawing the chariot descended from the Vault of Heaven, followed by Divine Generals, each one majestic and impressive, the very Five Extremes War Gods.

However, by this time, there were only four of the Five Extremes War Gods left.

No one else accompanied them.

The high-ranking beings of the Heavenly Court were different from those of the Mortal World.

In the Mortal World, those in power did not need strong personal strength.

But in the Heavenly Court, the higher one’s position, the stronger they usually were, almost as if it were a law.

Therefore, when the upper echelons of the Heavenly Court traveled, they rarely required guards unless it was for show, as none would likely be mightier than themselves.

They entered the West Sea, attending the banquet.

Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei, hidden in the void, looked gloomy.

“Others are enjoying fine food and drinks inside while we’re stuck out here sucking wind, this really sucks,”

Sun Wukong complained.

Great Emperor Ziwei glanced at him and said with a smile, “Wait till we finish our task, and I’ll take you to eat some exquisite delicacies.”

Sun Wukong gave him a disdainful glance and said, “Those of the Heavenly Court count as exquisite delicacies?

Apart from Spirit Fruits, it’s just some heavenly treasures, totally lacking the flavor of the Mortal World.”

“I’m talking about the flavors of the Mortal World,”

Great Emperor Ziwei said, smiling.

This actually surprised Sun Wukong.

After a moment, he said, “Now that I have to taste, there are flavors of the mortal domain that even you, Great Emperor Ziwei, praise as good.”

“We’ll discuss it after beating Gou Chen,”

Great Emperor Ziwei responded with a smile.

In fact, they did not have to wait long — in just half an hour, the Great Emperor Gou Chen emerged from the West Sea Dragon Palace with a dark expression and broke through the water’s surface.

Sitting in his carriage, fire seemed to blaze in his eyes.

The Great Emperor Gou Chen was filled with confusion.

The West Sea Dragon King had clearly agreed to cooperate with him, so why had he suddenly reneged?

Although he hadn’t explicitly refused earlier, he meticulously avoided discussing the alliance, skirting around the subject.

The Great Emperor Gou Chen was no fool; he immediately sensed the West Sea Dragon King’s intentions.

After several probes without obtaining the answer he wanted, he turned and left.

“Great Emperor, there’s something off about Ao Run,”

the Sky War God stated.

Glancing at the Sky War God, the Great Emperor Gou Chen sneered and said, “Do you think I’m an idiot?

Can’t I see that for myself?”

The Sky War God’s expression stalled, and he immediately knelt in the void, keeping silent,

knowing the Great Emperor Gou Chen was full of rage, and if he dared to make excuses, he would definitely catch the brunt of it.

A light punishment would be a stern reprimand, a severe one could even be fatal.

The Great Emperor Gou Chen was not nearly as merciful as the Great Emperor Ziwei.

“Hmph, Ao Run dares to play me; I will make sure he realizes my power sooner or later,”