Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 222 Qin Feng Takes Over the Fight (2nd Update)

The competition began, and the Heavenly River Naval Soldiers started to enter the Martial Arts Field according to the battle order determined by the draw. They propelled through the waves above the Heavenly River, engaging in fierce combat.

Sun Wukong glanced over and instantly lost interest; the combat power of these naval commanders was too far below his own, failing to evoke the slightest interest in him.

"Let's go see how Qin Feng and the others are performing!"

After scanning his surroundings, Wukong transformed into a small flying insect, fluttering his wings as he made his way over to his subordinates—the eight hundred naval soldiers. He silently landed in the crevice of one soldier's armor. Unless one looked closely, his presence would go utterly undetected as he quietly eavesdropped on their conversations.

"Damn it, why hasn't the Great Sage arrived yet? Get someone to find out what's going on!"

Qin Feng wore an anxious expression as he ordered one of his naval soldiers, who swiftly departed only to return shortly after with a report, "Commander, the Great Sage drank too much at last night's banquet and is still not awake; he's still snoring away in his room!"

"You fool! Why didn't you wake the Great Sage?"

Qin Feng, enraged, grabbed the naval soldier by the collar of his battle armor and lifted him, veins throbbing on his forehead.

"Commander, it's not that I didn't want to enter; I couldn't get in!"

The naval soldier wore a bitter smile, "Guards from the Marshal's Mansion were at the door. They only let me have a peek inside but strictly forbade anyone from entering. I shouted at the door for a long time but couldn't wake the Great Sage!"

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"Not allowing anyone to enter?"

The color drained from Qin Feng's face as a cold light flickered in his eyes, "Why would Marshal Tianpeng's men guard the Great Sage's residence and prevent entry? I get it now—this is a trap set by the Marshal!

Afraid that the Great Sage would vie with him for the Ascend to Heaven Platform cultivation slot, he used the banquet as an excuse to ply the Great Sage with drink, all to make him miss the great competition and lose the opportunity! Damn it! This has Chen Xueyou and Zhang Chongshan's fingerprints all over it! Such dirty tactics, utterly despicable!"

Qin Feng had once held Marshal Tianpeng in high esteem, but that respect vanished in an instant, leaving only disdain for Zhu Tianpeng and his two vice-generals Chen Xueyou and Zhang Chongshan. He felt that serving under such people was a sheer humiliation!

"No, we cannot let their scheme succeed! You take a few sharp-minded brothers to the Great Sage's residence, and no matter what, find a way to wake the Great Sage! I will try my best to stall for time here until the Great Sage arrives. Did you hear me clearly?"

"Loud and clear, Commander! You, you, and you, come with me!"

Watching the naval soldiers depart, Qin Feng furrowed his brow and gritted his teeth as he walked toward the high platform.

Wukong thought to himself, "Qin Feng is quite clever and brave! I'll have to see how he plans to stall for time."

Although Wukong considered sending a telepathic message to reassure Qin Feng, he decided against it. This was a good opportunity to assess both Qin Feng's courage and abilities and the loyalty of the eight hundred naval soldiers under him.

From the high platform, Marshal Tianpeng watched the naval commanders enter the Martial Arts Field for their bouts, a smug smile curling on his lips. It wouldn't be long before the first round of competition ended, and he could declare Sun Wukong absent from the tournament, forfeiting by default.

Without that monkey in contention, his chances of claiming the Ascend to Heaven Platform cultivation spot would increase significantly!

"Marshal? Marshal!"

The heightened call of the vice-general roused Tianpeng from his daydreams. Annoyed, Tianpeng glared at him, frowning, "What is it now?"

"Marshal, Qin Feng, the commander under Sun Wukong, has something to report to you!"

"Qin Feng? The commander under Sun Wukong? What could he want with me?"

Tianpeng raised an eyebrow in curiosity but nodded, instructing the vice-general to invite Qin Feng to the Marshal's Platform.

"Commander Qin, what would you like to discuss with me?"

"Marshal, I wish to replace my general in the competition!"

Qin Feng saluted firmly, his voice resonating with conviction, causing Marshal Tianpeng's brow to furrow once more.

"What did you say? You want to take the place of that demon—cough, I mean, replace Great Sage Sun in the competition?"

Tianpeng almost uttered 'demon monkey,' but quickly swallowed the word, clearing his throat to correct himself.

"That's right!"

Qin Feng bowed deeply, his tone sincere, "My general overindulged at last night's banquet and has not yet sobered up. It would be a shame for him to miss the competition like this. As the vice-commander of the general, it's my duty to compete on his behalf until the general awakens and arrives. I believe the Marshal understands justice and will not refuse this reasonable request.

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Please grant me this favor!"

Damn!

What 'profound justice' indeed! Marshal Tianpeng cursed inwardly upon hearing this. Qin Feng's words were goading him—if he refused this "reasonable request," he would appear to be an unreasonable superior. This would completely tarnish the image of magnanimity he had crafted, and he would become the laughingstock of other commanders and the Immortals and Gods in the Heavenly Court if word got out.

This brat is too damned cunning!

"Commander Qin, this is somewhat unreasonable..."

"I know it's unreasonable, but the circumstances are pitiable. I implore the Marshal to grant this request!"

"..."

Dammit!

Marshal Tianpeng, Zhu Tianpeng, wanted to curse out loud. Was Qin Feng foolish or pretending to be? He had made himself clear enough, short of outright refusal; yet Qin Feng insisted on fighting on behalf of Sun Wukong. How had that demon monkey managed to win hearts in just a few years?

"Please grant my request, Marshal!"

Qin Feng proclaimed loudly again, this time with such volume that the entire Martial Arts Field could hear, turning the gazes of the Heavenly River Navy soldiers toward the direction of the Marshal's platform.

"This bastard!"

Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng inwardly cursed nonstop but couldn't show it openly. He managed to squeeze out a smile, "Commander Qin, this trial by combat is no trifling matter. Weapons do not have eyes, and your cultivation hasn't reached the level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Should you get injured and ruin your future prospects, that would be unfortunate. Perhaps you should reconsider..."

"There's no need to reconsider. I have thought it through. Please grant my request, Marshal, and allow me to replace my general in battle!"

Qin Feng didn't let Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng finish, rejecting his suggestion outright and making his request once more. Now, all the gazes of the naval soldiers in the Martial Arts Field were upon Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng.

"Bastard!"

Now Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng truly felt cornered by the fire. If he didn't agree, the wise image he had previously cultivated would be utterly destroyed!

"Fine, this Marshal will reluctantly agree to your request. But make no mistake, once you step onto the Martial Arts Field, it's as if you've entered the battlefield. Whatever the outcome, it's what you've asked for. Make sure you have no regrets!"

"Thank you, Marshal. I will have no regrets!"

Overjoyed, Qin Feng knelt on one knee in front of Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng to show his gratitude, then stood up without hesitation and walked down from the platform.

"Marshal, with Qin Feng suddenly causing trouble, what should we do next?"

Vice-general Chen Xueyou whispered in Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng's ear.

"Causing trouble? Him? He's just a kid at the early stage of Scattered Immortal Realm. Even if he fights for that monkey, how far can he go? Let's wait and see; this Marshal is curious to see which round he'll make it through! Hmph!"

Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng's face was grim as he let out a cold snort. The chilling intent in his eyes made Vice-general Chen Xueyou involuntarily shudder, and a mocking look appeared in his eyes as he watched Qin Feng's retreating figure. The young man was truly blind, offending the Marshal for the sake of a demon monkey. It seems Qin Feng's days in the Heavenly River Navy will be difficult!

No, there won't be any "days ahead". He'll likely be killed or crippled in this competition!

Not just Vice-general Chen Xueyou thought this way. Except for the eight hundred naval soldiers under Sun Wukong's command, others looked at Qin Feng with pity, thinking he must be out of his mind to go against Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng, especially stepping in for Sun Wukong to participate in the Heavenly River Navy competition. Wasn't he sending himself to his death?

With Qin Feng's cultivation as a Taiyi Scattered Immortal at the very bottom among the competing Heavenly River Navy officers, wouldn't he be finished within two or three moves?

Foolish! Utterly foolish!

"That youngster Qin Feng, he really does have guts!"

Different from other naval soldiers, a gleam flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes. He had not misjudged Qin Feng. Not only was he talented, but he was also loyal – a talent not squandered since Wukong had taught him the True Water Control Technique and provided him with so many cultivation resources.

Although Qin Feng's strength had greatly improved after cultivating the True Water Control Technique, and he was close to breaking through to Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, his combat skills were still lacking. If only Wukong had taught him some aspects of The Way of Transformation and combat techniques sooner.

Sun Wukong's eyes shifted, thinking he might need to help Qin Feng from the shadows when the time came, especially since it was for his sake that Qin Feng had landed in such a predicament.

Half a day later, the first round ended; eleven were eliminated, and twelve, including Qin Feng, advanced to the second round. Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Tianpeng and his two vice-generals also advanced effortlessly to the next round and began the drawing of lots.

"Number eight!"

Looking at the number displayed on the sphere in his hand, Qin Feng frowned slightly and looked up at the man with the wolf head insignia on his battle armor, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"Kid, it turns out you're my opponent this round. How interesting!"

The man with the wolf head insignia, known as Wolf Bear - a moniker rather than a real name, as his actual name was never mentioned - had replaced his given name. He was the vice-general of the top-ranked Water Wolf Legion among the twenty legions of the Heavenly River Navy, possessing a formidable early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation. He was very strong!