Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2290 - A strong butler

Facing the siege of Sun Wukong and his companions, the steward showed no fear. With a wave of his hand, he conjured layers of defense crackling with lightning.

Simultaneously, the steward brandished a large hammer, clearly not an ordinary object, imbued with the power of thunder with every swing.

"Eat my old Sun's staff!" Sun Wukong roared, his staff striking first, directly shattering the lightning defense layers.

"Watch me, old pig, smash your head with my rake!" Pigsy followed closely, wielding his Nine-Toothed Rake, taking advantage of the opening created by Sun Wukong to strike at the steward's head.

If this rake were to hit the steward's head, it would likely explode like a watermelon.

However, the steward reacted swiftly, swinging his large hammer to meet Pigsy's Nine-Toothed Rake head-on.

A deafening clang echoed like thunder, shaking the air.

Pigsy staggered back several steps, his body swaying, his hands barely able to hold onto his weapon.

Rather, Pigsy was known for his brute force and valiant, unyielding fighting style, one that even Sun Wukong wouldn't dare to meet head-on.

Yet, the steward could engage Pigsy in such close-quarters combat and even gain the upper hand, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.

"Damn monster!" At that moment, Sandy swung his monk's spade, launching an attack on the steward from behind.

The steward, having just clashed with Pigsy, needed a moment to recover, making Sandy's attack a considerable threat.

"Your Excellency, don't panic, I'm here to help!" The Second Mistress arrived at the steward's side, her sleeves fluttering to deflect Sandy's attack.

Sandy then became entangled in a fierce battle with the Second Mistress, his strength proving sufficient to contend with her.

"So powerful."

"Brother Monkey, let's attack together."

Sun Wukong and Pigsy joined forces, flanking the steward, hoping to use their advantage to suppress him.

However, the steward's strength was indeed sufficient to fight Sun Wukong and Pigsy, wielding his hammer with lightning and thunder, engaging the trio in an intense battle.

The fierce battle above the Kou residence naturally attracted the attention of everyone.

Tang Sanzang and Kou the Benevolent also came out of the door, looking up at the battle in the sky.

"Venerable Tang, can your three disciples subdue these two evil villains?" Kou the Benevolent asked Tang Sanzang with some concern.

"Benefactor Kou, rest assured, there will definitely be no problem," Tang Sanzang replied to Kou the Benevolent, though not necessarily because he had confidence in Sun Wukong and his companions.

Tang Sanzang's keen eyes could see that Sun Wukong and his companions were not gaining an advantage against the steward and the Second Mistress.

If he wasn't afraid that the steward and the Second Mistress would launch a surprise attack and harm the people of the Kou residence, Tang Sanzang would have already joined the battle in the sky.

Tang Sanzang's confidence actually came from Chu Hao; even if Sun Wukong and his companions were no match for the steward and the Second Mistress, Chu Hao was still here.

With Chu Hao's abilities, within these Three Realms, besides a limited few, no one was Chu Hao's opponent.

Inside the Kou residence, Chu Hao was meditating, trying his best to sense the source of that suppressive force.

But no matter how Chu Hao used his cultivation, that faint suppressive force was always elusive, and he couldn't find any clues.

"Truly strange indeed!"

Even Chu Hao was encountering this situation for the first time. With the power of the rules he comprehended as a Earth Saint, and his insight that could merge with the heavens and earth, he still couldn't find the slightest trace.

Of course, Chu Hao had noticed the battle between Sun Wukong and his companions and the steward and the Second Mistress from the beginning.

However, he had no intention of intervening because he had already discovered some issues.

"This steward's strength is extraordinary, but he should definitely not be someone from the Western Heavens," Chu Hao muttered to himself, making his judgment.

This judgment was based on the steward's techniques and behavior, which differed greatly from the style of the Western Heavens.

The techniques of the Western Heavens were all based on Buddhist teachings, with the fundamentals of Buddhism remaining constant.

However, the steward's techniques and supernatural powers seemed more like demonic arts, and the hammer weapon in his hand carried an extremely strong baleful aura.

Coupled with the red mist techniques displayed by the Second Mistress, these all belonged to the supernatural powers of the demonic path.

"Although Sun Wukong and his companions can't capture the steward and the Second Mistress, the steward and the Second Mistress can't harm them either.

As for this steward and the Second Mistress, they are just a breakthrough point. Since they are not people from the Western Heavens, there is no need to capture them. Letting them leave might be better."

Chu Hao pondered in his heart. After speaking, he continued to close his eyes, merging with the heavens and earth, sensing the source of the suppressive force.

At this time in the sky, Sun Wukong and his companions had already fought the steward and the Second Mistress for dozens of rounds.

However, neither side had gained any advantage, and Sun Wukong and his companions couldn't help but be secretly amazed by the steward's strength.

The steward and the Second Mistress naturally didn't have the strength to defeat Sun Wukong and his companions, and the longer the time dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them.

They knew that there was still Tang Sanzang below, and there was also a Chu Hao in the Kou residence.

Once Tang Sanzang and Chu Hao made a move, the situation would likely become very unfavorable for them.

"Enough, let's leave first," the steward said to the Second Mistress, who was still entangled with Sandy, after forcing back Sun Wukong and Pigsy.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" The Second Mistress responded and retreated to the steward's side.

The steward then said to Sun Wukong and his companions.

"You attacking us is a big mistake, and you will pay the price for your mistake.

I kindly reminded you, but you didn't listen to the advice. Since you want to fall into the trap yourselves, then so be it."

After the steward finished speaking, he led the Second Mistress and sped away into the distance.

"Let's chase!" Pigsy said to Sun Wukong and Sandy, clearly having gotten caught up in the fight.

"There's no need to chase. That steward's strength is formidable, and even if we catch up, we won't be able to capture him," Sandy said to Pigsy, shaking his head.

"This steward's strength is no less than ours. Only if my brother makes a move will there be a chance to capture him.

My brother must know everything that's happening. He hasn't made a move until now, clearly letting us allow them to leave."

Sun Wukong was quick-witted, and Chu Hao had said this before.

"I was just focused on fighting and forgot what the boss said," Pigsy slapped his head and smiled awkwardly.

And Tang Sanzang and Kou the Benevolent below, seeing Sun Wukong and his companions chase away the steward and the Second Mistress, both revealed smiles.

"Venerable Tang's beloved disciples are truly skilled," Kou the Benevolent, in particular, couldn't hide the pride in his heart at this moment, with a bright smile on his face. However, this appearance clearly showed excessive joy, instead revealing a sense of arrogance.