The Jade Emperor, Heaven’s Newest Rebel

Journey to the West + dark take on Journey to the West + fictional world A scheming protagonist and a sharp-tongued Tang Monk. Zhang Yan transmigrates into the body of the Jade Emperor. He discovers that the real Jade Emperor was replaced after opposing the Buddha’s plan to wipe out Sun Wukong. The Buddha backed a puppet monster who took on the Jade Emperor’s appearance and began issuing orders in the Celestial Court. The ultimate goal was nothing more than a struggle for worshippers’ offerings. With Nezha’s help, Zhang Yan escapes the Celestial Court and meets Tang Sanzang, who is also fleeing for his life. After enduring many trials, they regain their powers. Waiting for the Great Sage Equal to Heaven to return, they join forces to wreak havoc in the puppet Celestial Court and shatter the West’s scheme.