At the moment of his failure, Wu Gang already knew his fate. With existing charges against him and the recent crime of attempted rape, he had committed a capital offense.
Rather than being sent to the execution platform, he thought it better to self-detonate, maintaining some dignity. He even hoped that the massive energy generated by his explosion would destroy Sun Wukong and the others.
However, he overlooked one thing – Sun Wukong's magical powers far surpassed his own. Even though he had self-detonated, it couldn't harm them in the slightest.
"Are you two okay?" After the shockwave from the explosion completely subsided, Sun Wukong lifted the protective shield and asked with concern.
"We're fine, just minor injuries." Fairy Change still had a fearful expression on her face, a pitiful appearance that would make anyone feel distressed.
"Miss, Wu Gang was truly audacious, actually thinking of doing such a thing to you. Fortunately, Brother Sun came in time; otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable." Jade pointed out, clenching her fists with anger.
"Thanks for your timely arrival this time." Fairy Change bowed to express her gratitude to Sun Wukong.
"As long as you're both okay, that's what matters. Otherwise, Wu Gang would truly deserve a hundred deaths." Sun Wukong gently helped Fairy Change up and said.
"Bold Sun Wukong! How dare you kill Wu Gang without authorization! Surrender now and come back with me to face punishment!" At this moment, a group of heavenly soldiers and generals suddenly appeared. Li Jing, the General of the Pan Taoyuan, led them and scolded Sun Wukong with righteous indignation.
"Great General, you misunderstand. Wu Gang wasn't killed by Wukong; he..." Fairy Change hurriedly stepped forward to explain.
But before she could finish her words, Li Jing interrupted, "We saw it clearly. Wu Gang's death has nothing to do with Sun Wukong. Fairy Change, you'd better not get involved."
Turning to Sun Wukong, he shouted, "Sun Wukong! Surrender now, or when will you wait!"
Sun Wukong looked at Li Jing coldly and sneered, "I thought you were someone who only dared to show off to his son. I didn't expect you to be so skilled at distorting facts and turning black into white. You're really good at lying to my face here!"
Li Jing was furious, his anger rising. In the past, to avoid being implicated, he cruelly handed his own son to the Dragon King when Nezha killed the Third Prince of the East Sea. This matter had become a taboo topic, but Sun Wukong now brought it up again, causing Li Jing to flare up with anger.
"Get him!" Li Jing swung his right hand forcefully, pointing at Sun Wukong, ordering the heavenly soldiers and generals to capture him.
Receiving the command, amid a clamor, the heavenly soldiers and generals rushed towards Sun Wukong.
Seeing this, Sun Wukong casually twirled his staff, the Golden Cudgel, and charged into the midst of the heavenly soldiers like a tiger among sheep.
In an instant, the lively heavenly soldiers were all lying on the ground, wailing. Some were injured, and some were dead.
Standing amidst the groaning soldiers, Sun Wukong rested the Golden Cudgel on his shoulder, pointed a finger directly at General Li Jing, and beckoned with a smirk, "Someone like you, I can handle ten of them. If you don't believe it, you can give it a try."
Such arrogant and provocative words were unbearable for Li Jing. He shouted loudly, "Die, you vile creature!"
Finishing his words, he tossed the exquisite pagoda in his hand forward. The pagoda swiftly flew over Sun Wukong.
"Shrink!" As soon as he uttered the command, the pagoda rapidly expanded, reaching a width of three yards and a height of ten yards. The bottom of the pagoda emitted a dazzling golden light, enveloping Sun Wukong entirely and sucking him into the tower.
"Wukong!" Fairy Change cried out in distress, her face, devoid of makeup, filled with sorrow.
"Hahaha!"
General Li Jing laughed heartily, one hand stroking his beard, the other holding the exquisite pagoda. He believed Sun Wukong was undoubtedly dead, reveling in his triumph.
This pagoda was immensely powerful. Over the years, it had recovered countless demons and monsters, and no one had ever escaped.
Suddenly, the exquisite pagoda pulsed rhythmically, gradually expanding. Li Jing had an ominous feeling and hastily threw the pagoda outward.
In the next moment, the pagoda expanded to a hundred yards in height, then with a "bang," it exploded into fragments. Immediately after, a colossal figure appeared in the sky.
It turned out that when Sun Wukong was sucked into the exquisite pagoda, he used his Heaven and Earth Law to rely on the power of his physical body to forcefully burst through the pagoda.
As the pagoda shattered, Li Jing spewed a mouthful of blood, almost falling from the clouds.
Pointing trembling fingers at Sun Wukong, he exclaimed, "You... you... how dare you destroy my pagoda!"
Sun Wukong retracted his Heaven and Earth Law, returning to normal. His eyes turned blood-red, filled with a murderous aura as he stared at Li Jing and said ominously, "Not only will I destroy your pagoda, but I'll also kill you."
After his words, the Golden Cudgel was raised, ready to strike at Li Jing.
"Don't! If you kill him, the Jade Emperor will surely take you to the execution platform." Seeing Sun Wukong truly intent on killing Li Jing, Fairy Change rushed up and held him back. Killing Wu Gang earlier was deserved, but killing Li Jing now would undoubtedly violate the heavenly rules.
Looking at Fairy Change's pleading eyes, Sun Wukong shook his head gently. If Li Jing harbored murderous intent towards him, he needed to be prepared for death. Sun Wukong was not someone who would endure insults, regardless of the powerful figures behind him.
Breaking free from Fairy Change's arms, Sun Wukong ascended into the sky. With a menacing laugh, he pointed his staff at Li Jing and said, "Eat my cudgel!"
With a single strike, Li Jing died on the spot. His soul was covered by a mysterious force and drifted towards the divine list.
Li Jing, who had achieved sainthood through his physical body, did not die in the battle of conferring the gods but met his demise at the hands of Sun Wukong. It was truly regrettable!