Inside the Imperial Stables, Sun Wukong was very hospitable, serving wine and dishes one after another until everyone was full and satisfied.
"The food in the heavens is quite different from that in the mortal world, and it contains extremely rich spiritual energy."
"Often, certain true meanings of the laws are revealed, which is quite strange."
Sun Wukong praised, "Huaguo Mountain is indeed a famous mountain. It is located on the coast of the sea outside Aolai Kingdom in Dongsheng Divine Continent. It is the ancestral vein of the ten continents and the source of the three islands. The spiritual fruits that grow in the mountain are generally plump, but those that contain abundant spiritual power or even have the manifestation of the law are still rare."
But in Heaven, they are everywhere; they are the kind that are supplied daily.
Sun Wukong even thought of keeping some to take back to Flower Fruit Mountain for his monkey followers to try.
Just like the spiritual fruits of Flower Fruit Mountain, he coveted the delicious and excellent ones, but he didn't eat them often. He gave many to his children to help them cultivate, comprehend the rules of the universe, and improve their realm.
Although he is now a monkey in the underworld, his name has been removed from the Book of Life and Death, and he has not yet attained the status of a celestial being, he has no problem with lifespan and can live forever. However, since his lifespan is limitless, the strength of his protective power is also crucial.
Sun Wukong was well aware of the killing and conflict in the human world; it never ceased and happened every single day.
When I set sail to find a good teacher, I witnessed far too much.
After mastering the Way, one sees even more.
Therefore, even with his protection, children, it's still better to be stronger.
His true nature will never change. Relying on heaven or earth is not as good as relying on oneself.
Sun Wukong greatly agreed with the idea that "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement."
Every living being should be the master of its own destiny, with unwavering will and shining brightly in the long river of history!
"The Heavenly Court, in name only, is the sole true ruler of the Heavenly Realm, the Earthly Immortal Realm, the Netherworld Realm, and all the realms below!" Nezha said with a smile on his lips. "It gathers endless spiritual power and countless rules, all of which favor it. It would be strange if there were no divine fruits or immortal wine."
"Unfortunately, it's not very helpful after reaching the Great Luo Realm," Marshal Tianpeng sighed.
The cultivation of the Great Luo Realm and Quasi-Saint Realm mainly relies on personal comprehension.
For things like human destiny, how many living beings in the world meet the conditions to touch them?
Just like the positions in the divine path, there's only one spot available. If the immortals and Buddhas of the great sects aren't willing, then the rogue cultivators below will fight tooth and nail to get the title.
“Marshal Tianpeng, if you have the opportunity to obtain a sacred treasure, let alone a Great Luo or Quasi-Saint, even a weak Hunyuan cultivator can benefit from it,” Nezha said with a smile.
"I'd like to," Marshal Tianpeng said irritably. Did he have that kind of incredible luck and opportunity?
He was secretly delighted to rise from the mortal realm, enter the Heavenly Court in the earliest times, and obtain the divine position of "Marshal Tianpeng".
Spiritual treasures from sacred realms... Marshal Tianpeng wouldn't even dare to dream of them!
The Jade Disc of Creation, the Divine Spear of Destruction, the Chaos Bell, the Exquisite Pagoda of Heaven and Earth, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, the Pangu Banner, the Lotus Lantern, and so on—which of these is not a cosmic artifact of great renown, renowned throughout the heavens?
"It is indeed difficult to advance in one's career by relying solely on personal hard work without the assistance of external aids."
Cao Ya was quite moved and agreed with Marshal Tianpeng's words.
However, his statement earned him a roll of his eyes from Nezha and Marshal Tianpeng.
“Lord Ketu…” Even Sun Wukong couldn’t help but look at him with a strange gaze.
The name of Jidu Star Lord is so well-known that very few people in the primordial world are unaware of it.
He is hailed as the most supreme being below the weak Hunyuan level! And his cultivation years are not long!
Such a formidable character actually said that advancement is difficult...
Of course, many brilliant minds have emerged over the millions of years.
But this doesn't mean that Jidu Xingjun has fallen from grace; he is still a top-tier Quasi-Saint in the universe! He is a true "Primordial Dao Seed"!
Faced with the silence of the others, Cao Ya was also speechless; his comprehension was truly not exceptional.
His situation was just too unusual for outsiders to have imagined.
Cao Ya will never reveal the existence of the system space.
After the banquet, they chatted for a while before Cao Ya and the other two took their leave.
In the days that followed, Sun Wukong would visit various celestial palaces and temples in his spare time, becoming very familiar with them.
However, during this time, Sun Wukong learned some news that made him very unhappy.
That was the弼马温 (Bima Wen) of the Imperial Stables, who had no official rank and was completely insignificant!
To be honest, what Sun Wukong cares about is not any position. His strength does not need to rely on any divine office or the like.
The problem was that Venus descended to the mortal realm to invite him to heaven... but the Jade Emperor ignored him so blatantly. How could Sun Wukong not be angry?
Sun Wukong immediately rebelled against Heaven, returned to Flower Fruit Mountain, and became the "Handsome Monkey King".
He also formed a sworn brotherhood with several quasi-saints of the demon race, calling himself the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven," and raised his banner on Flower Fruit Mountain!
The other six Great Sages, however, only made a declaration and did not openly raise their banners to be known throughout the Three Realms!
"The Great Sage Equal to Heaven!" From beyond the heavens, Cao Ya's gaze followed the fluctuations of the laws, traversing the void, and saw the Flower Fruit Mountain, and the great banner fluttering on its summit, which read "The Great Sage Equal to Heaven"!
The Monkey King, adorned in armor and wielding his staff, stood proudly between heaven and earth!
"How audacious of him!" Marshal Tianpeng gasped, this was undoubtedly a challenge to the Jade Emperor's authority!
What is Qitian? It means being on par with the heavens, without distinction of high or low!
The Jade Emperor is the ruler of the Heavenly Court, also known as the "Great Heavenly Venerable"!
"This title is indeed incredibly audacious." The Great Emperor of the North Pole sighed. Could it be that Sun Wukong is about to perish in this calamity? If so, it would be truly regrettable!
It was clearly the Jade Emperor who humiliated people!
"Will the Jade Emperor intervene? With his weak Hunyuan form, Sun Wukong can't stop him," Marshal Tianpeng said.
Cao Ya pondered for a moment and said, "It's unlikely that the Jade Emperor will take action personally."
Marshal Tianpeng thought about it and agreed. As the ruler of the Heavenly Court, he would personally take action whenever something happened. What immortals or gods would respect him? They would have no chance to make merit!
Cao Ya smiled. Marshal Tianpeng had clearly misunderstood him.
At the banquet at the Imperial Stables last time, I learned about Sun Wukong's strength; he was incredibly powerful!
No quasi-saint can be stronger than Sun Wukong!
Even an extraordinary saint... a common weak Hunyuan might not be able to defeat Sun Wukong!
Sun Wukong's personality, in particular, makes him unparalleled in battle! Challenging opponents of higher levels is as commonplace as eating rice!
If he goes berserk, even a weak mixed-element cultivator will be in trouble.
Once outside of Heaven and without the advantage of location, the Jade Emperor might not be able to subdue Sun Wukong.
If he fails, the Jade Emperor's position will surely be shaken! He was already unable to command the entire Heavenly Court and make all the immortals and gods obey him. If this happens, his power will be diminished, and his throne as the "Great Heavenly Venerable" and the dragon throne as the "Jade Emperor" will be teetering on the brink of collapse.
It is difficult for ordinary masters to estimate Sun Wukong's condition, but those at the Quasi-Saint level nine and above should be able to roughly sense it.
However, apart from Cao Ya... well, and Bodhi Patriarch, no one else could have predicted that Sun Wukong's "unparalleled fighting skills" were so terrifying!
"The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King has led his troops down to the mortal realm!" Marshal Tianpeng exclaimed.
"The Giant Spirit God, the Third Prince, and others are all accompanying him, along with a large number of heavenly soldiers," the Great Emperor of the North Pole said in a deep voice. "Can Flower Fruit Mountain hold them off?"
Cao Ya looked over and, sure enough, the Jade Emperor had dispatched his trusted general, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, leading heavenly soldiers and generals away from the Heavenly Court and heading straight for Flower Fruit Mountain in the Earthly Immortal Realm!
"Boom!!!" Heavenly soldiers were like a sea, heavenly generals like clouds, their auras intertwined, tearing apart the void and shocking heroes from all directions!
Countless powerful figures are watching from the sidelines.
Before the Heavenly Court, a quasi-saint was appointed as "弼马温" (Bima Wen, a title for a powerful horse-keeper). Many experts had anticipated that such a scene would unfold!
A dignified Quasi-Saint, serving as a horse groom for the Jade Emperor? How humiliating!
“Sun Wukong, there’s no point in you becoming sworn brothers with those demon kings,” Cao Ya said, shaking his head.
The seventy-two demon kings, including the Bull Demon King, the Flood Dragon Demon King, and the Roc Demon King, had all vanished by early morning. They returned to their respective mountain gates and closed their caves, showing no intention whatsoever of responding to Sun Wukong or confronting the Heavenly Court.
Of course, Sun Wukong didn't care; as long as they drank and feasted together, and the atmosphere was lively, that was enough.
He single-handedly faced all the heavenly soldiers and generals!
"You wicked monkey, you have committed a heinous crime!"
The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King roared, and the pagoda in his hand flew out, expanding continuously until it covered the sky.
"Demon Monkey!" The heavenly soldiers and generals roared in unison, their divine voices like thunder, shaking the heavens!
This team includes many experts, such as the Giant Spirit God, and Nezha is also forced to accompany them.
When the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King makes his appearance, how could he not call upon Nezha?
Sun Wukong did not reminisce with Nezha, which could easily cause trouble for the Third Prince.
"Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, Giant Spirit God, if you have the guts, fight me!"
Wearing a purple-gold crown, golden armor, and cloud-walking shoes, Sun Wukong stood alone atop Flower Fruit Mountain, wielding his Ruyi Jingu Bang. All around, his monkey followers were beating drums to boost their morale, while behind Sun Wukong, a banner proclaiming "Great Sage Equal to Heaven" fluttered in the wind!
This scene was reflected in the minds of all the heroes of the Three Realms, who were all filled with admiration.
"What a magnificent Monkey King!"
"The Monkey King, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong!" Cao Ya's sense of déjà vu was even stronger.
“Demon monkey…” The Heavenly King Li Jing and the others looked grim.
If I am ordered to descend to the mortal realm and fail to subdue Sun Wukong, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Jade Emperor?
Apart from Nezha, none of them were of the Quasi-Saint level or higher. However, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, the Giant Spirit God, and others were not weak. With the support of a group of heavenly soldiers and generals, and with their battle formation in operation, they were confident that they could contend with Sun Wukong.
"You demon monkey, cease your arrogance!" shouted the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, his divine sense surging as he transmitted his voice to all the heavenly soldiers and generals.
In an instant, magical power surged like a tidal wave, filling the void, causing countless wails to distort the space.
"Boom!" The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, the Giant Spirit God, and others roared, gathering the power of the heavenly soldiers and generals, and attacked the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven" on the top of Flower Fruit Mountain.
This power has reached the level of the ninth level of Quasi-Saint, and is incomparably strong!
Although Nezha was unwilling, he had no choice but to take action, and various magical treasures spun in the sky.
"Haha, well done!" Sun Wukong laughed heartily, brandishing his Ruyi Jingu Bang. With a single strike, he shattered the magical light pillars of all the heavenly soldiers and generals. The pagoda and many other spiritual treasures trembled violently, as if they were about to explode!
Both the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and the Giant Spirit God coughed up blood, their auras instantly plummeting to rock bottom.
They stared at Sun Wukong below with terrified eyes.
Is this still a quasi-saint?!
Those above the Great Luo level from all sides were dumbfounded.
The Heavenly Army soldiers, who had reached the ninth level of Quasi-Saint realm, were attacked, but the Monkey King Sun Wukong blocked them with a single move... no, he actually pierced through them with a single move!
He's no ordinary Quasi-Saint; could he actually be a Quasi-Saint at the ninth level?
But how long has it been since Sun Wukong was born? Only hundreds of thousands of years!
A stone monkey, lacking both the favor and blessing of fortune...
It should be known that the ultimate innate saints start as Great Luo, or even Quasi-Saints!
Although the birth of Sun Wukong caused a great stir, his power was likely released. He himself was merely an ordinary mortal and did not possess any special spiritual abilities.
The current level of skill is all thanks to Sun Wukong, who gradually improved step by step.
"This is terrifying! Another 'Primordial Dao Seed'!" the crowd exclaimed in astonishment.
The peerless Monkey King!
"Go back and tell that old Jade Emperor that he's utterly incompetent, failing to employ virtuous men. I, Old Sun, possess boundless abilities, so why did he assign me to tend his horses?"
"Look at the title on my banner. If you are promoted according to this, I will not resort to force. Otherwise, one day I will storm the Lingxiao Palace and make sure the Jade Emperor's throne is not secure!"
Sun Wukong said, pacing across the sky. Wherever his golden cudgel pointed, all the Heavenly soldiers trembled with fear.
"Retreat!" the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King shouted, his voice filled with fear.
Under the influence of that Ruyi Jingu Bang (magic cudgel), a true sense of impending doom arose!
"Phew." The giant spirit and the others, in a panic, fled back to the heavens.
Before leaving, Nezha glanced at Flower Fruit Mountain, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he restrained himself and followed Huitian.
Sun Wukong's staff did not affect him; it merely swept away the various magical treasures.
While feeling grateful for this situation, Nezha also felt a pang of envy.
Being in the midst of it, he knew even more clearly that ordinary quasi-saints at the ninth level would have to use their most powerful spells to withstand that vast energy surge!
But Sun Wukong, clearly, did it effortlessly and without any apparent effort.
It seemed like just a casual strike.
He's practically a saint in a different sense!
"Your Majesty!" In Flower Fruit Mountain, the monkeys cheered and were overjoyed as they gathered spiritual fruits and spring water and held a banquet.
Meanwhile, the seventy-two cave demon kings, the bull demon king, the dragon demon king, the roc demon king, and others who had previously disappeared all reappeared and attended the celebration banquet at Flower Fruit Mountain.
Sun Wukong didn't mind and continued to drink and chat happily.
All the demon kings were shocked by Sun Wukong's great power!
This isn't flattery; it's a genuine feeling!
Sun Wukong, the fighting power he has shown is truly terrifying!
He doesn't seem like a Quasi-Saint at all; he's more like a weak Primordial Chaos cultivator!
In the northern starry sea, Marshal Tianpeng and Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole were both filled with amazement.
"What a magnificent Monkey King!" The Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei, exclaimed in admiration. He asked himself honestly, even if he were to descend to the mortal realm, he would certainly be inferior to Sun Wukong, despite his position as a Heavenly Emperor.
"Among us, those who have reincarnated for over a million years, not counting General Zhenwu who has not yet returned, only Jidu Xingjun, you can fight Sun Wukong!" Marshal Tianpeng exclaimed in amazement. The Earthly Immortal Realm was indeed a land of outstanding people and abundant resources, with peerless heroes and "Primordial Dao Seeds" emerging one after another!
“This time, the Jade Emperor should understand that those with ability need to be respected,” Cao Ya said with a smile. “It’s no wonder that the gods don’t have faith in the Great Heavenly Venerable.”
"Who could bear such a humiliating act?"
Even if it doesn't happen to you personally, you'll still feel resentful.
"As the Heavenly Emperor, you don't even have a basic attitude... Heh, even if you become a Saint, there will still be many gods who outwardly submit but inwardly do not."
Cao Ya couldn't stand the Jade Emperor's behavior, which is why he had subtly reminded Sun Wukong beforehand.
Although Sun Wukong's choices were quite different, it is clear that he possessed the necessary strength.
It is also in the Northern Star Sea, which belongs to the territory of the Great Emperor of the North Pole, the Purple Star Emperor. The Jade Emperor's authority can indeed be involved, but it is not as detailed as the Heavenly Court's main headquarters.
Cao Ya's overall combat strength is extremely strong, and since he is not in the Jade Emperor's stronghold, he has nothing to fear.
As long as the battle doesn't break out in the Heavenly Palace of the Heavenly Court, even if he can't win, he can still escape!
"Jade Emperor, you will now understand this principle. However, will the Jade Emperor agree to Sun Wukong's request?" asked the Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei.
“They will agree,” Cao Ya said with a smile. “Otherwise, the Jade Emperor himself will have to intervene… and there’s no guarantee he can flatten Flower Fruit Mountain! Sun Wukong’s fighting prowess is undeniable!”
"Would the Queen Mother of the West, the Old Mother of Lishan, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit, and the Heavenly Venerable Taiyi go to great lengths to deal with Sun Wukong because of the Jade Emperor's mistake?"
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