Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 100: Leveraging Forces and Changing Circumstances

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Leveraging Forces and Changing Circumstances

After meeting Ji Shuming, Sun Wukong had intended to find a pretext to teach him a lesson, but surprisingly, the pretty boy did not give him a chance.

Ji Shuming and Su Hu resigned from their positions as Earth Fiendish Generals in succession.

"Hehe, interesting, very interesting," Sun Wukong’s lively eyes swirled around, and he immediately realized he was dealing with a master.

Previously, after learning that the Earth Fiendish Division was controlled by the Central Heavenly North Pole Purple Tenuity Emperor, he knew he would sooner or later confront Ziwei the Great Emperor.

According to the current power structure in the Heavenly Court, among the Four Imperial Lords, Ziwei Great Emperor Ji Boyikao and Hook Chen Great Emperor Lei Zhenzi were brothers, while Changsheng Great Emperor, Southern Extremity Longevity Star, was Lei Zhenzi’s elder by apprenticeship.

Plus, given Chan Teaching’s historical support for the Zhou Dynasty, these three were united in their actions in the Heavenly Court.

Sun Wukong understood that since he had chosen to serve the Jade Emperor, his conflicts with Chan Teaching would inevitably grow, and Ziwei and Hook Chen Great Emperors would naturally support Chan Teaching.

This time, he had wanted to use Ji Shuming’s incident to gain the upper hand, but to his surprise, the opponent didn’t give him a chance and directly allowed Ji Shuming and Su Hu to leave the Earth Fiendish Division.

Two positions of military power, discarded just like that!

But this was not a loss for Ziwei the Great Emperor, for the Earth Fiendish Division would still be under his control.

And he, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, might someday no longer be the Earthly Fiends Marshal.

"A true master," Sun Wukong praised inwardly, but his face wore a cold smile, his eyes fierce as arrows, and he said to the two below, "Get lost!"

At this moment, with Deng Jiugong present, Ji Shuming felt embarrassed, already seething with anger, and suddenly exploded, "Bi Mawen, do not be reckless, this land..."

Bang!

"Noisy." Sun Wukong raised his hand and flung him out, turning into a streak of light that vanished from the Earth Fiendish camp.

Su Hu was terrified and hastily took his leave.

"Ziwei the Great Emperor’s move was truly a masterstroke, Marshal must be cautious," laughed Deng Jiugong.

"Wrong, he is the one who needs to be cautious!" Sun Wukong laughed as he scratched his hand.

Deng Jiugong smiled silently, impressing upon him yet another layer that the Marshal was a fearless leader.

Sun Wukong’s eyes shifted, and he then asked, "Old General sees clearly, do you have any brilliant strategies?"

"Since Marshal trusts me, I will speak boldly," Deng Jiugong did not decline, "Simply put, use the enemy’s force against them. Since the Earth Fiendish Division is ultimately controlled by Ziwei the Great Emperor,

apart from Generals Yuan and Hong, none of us deities possess exceptional strength nor significant backing. We can only resolve internal concerns for the Marshal, but cannot withstand external threats.

Therefore, it might be wise for Marshal to fill these two vacant positions of deities with people who have substantial backing."

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"Hmm, this plan is precisely what Old Sun desires," Sun Wukong was naturally pleased, smoothly agreeing, and his mind had long settled on one person, exactly the Refining Fire Hall’s crafting commissioner Yu Hua.

This fourth-generation disciple of the Sect of Interception was a grand-disciple of the Golden Ling Divine Mother; indeed, a person with a significant backing.

However, he still needed another person.

"Old General, who do you think in the Heavenly Court would be suitable?" Sun Wukong asked.

"Dongyue the Great’s young son, Celestial Thearch of Altair, Huang Tianxiang," Deng Jiugong chuckled, "I once fought alongside him and know him well enough; he is a man who despises evil fiercely."

"Invite the Celestial Thearch of Altair to serve in my Earth Fiendish Division? Hehe, not bad, not bad," Sun Wukong chuckled playfully. He had also heard from Ne Zha about Huang Tianxiang, a young war general from the Investiture of the Gods Period who, at just eight years old, was already capable of battling enemies on the battlefield.

With that, he went to seek the Jade Emperor’s decree.

After all, it was a position of celestial general, and he had no authority to appoint celestial generals by himself.

In Tongming Hall, upon hearing that Ji Shuming and Su Hu had resigned, the Jade Emperor was not surprised but paid special attention to the two divine generals suggested by Sun Wukong.

He laughed and said, "Sun Wukong, you think the Earthly Fiends department is not chaotic enough, do you?"

Scratching his face with a smile, Sun Wukong leaned in and said, "Your Majesty, you must be reasonable. The divine generals of the Earthly Fiends department lack a strong foundation,

and here in Heavenly Court, there are mountains everywhere. When I take them out, they can’t even stand upright. How can they lead troops in battle in the future?"

"You mischievous monkey, you really are unreasonable!" the Jade Emperor said with a light shake of his head. "You can now shoot an arrow through nine heavens. If you straighten up completely, won’t you poke a hole through the heavens?"

"If Your Majesty intends so, Old Sun could indeed give it a try," hinted Sun Wukong.

"Stop talking nonsense!" scolded the Jade Emperor. "Since there are vacancies in the Earthly Fiends department, they must be filled. Yu Hua is still manageable, but Huang Tianxiang is the foremost divine general of the Heavenly Strength department. Do you think he would want to go to the Earthly Fiends department?

Even if I decree it, if he does so unwillingly, it will make your role as Marshal very uncomfortable."

"Just issue the decree, Your Majesty. Old Sun will persuade him," Sun Wukong said, thumping his chest with confidence.

"Seeing that you won’t give this up easily, I’ll allow it this time, but not as a precedent," the Jade Emperor warned, pointing at Sun Wukong before instructing his servants to draft the decree.

"Hehe, thank you, Your Majesty, thank you," Sun Wukong said, bowing repeatedly, not really hearing the ’not as a precedent’ part.

After all, this was probably the scenario the Jade Emperor wanted to see.

The Li and Huang families held significant power in the Heavenly Court.

The former included the Great Marshal of Heavenly Soldiers, Tota Heavenly King Li Jing, and Marshall of the Central Altar, Ne Zha, with Jin Zha and Mu Zha holding important positions in the Buddha Sect outside.

The latter included Dongyue the Great, Tai Shan Fu Jun Huang Feihu, the Three Mountains’ Divine Lord Bing Ling Gong Huang Tianhua, and the foremost divine general of Heavenly Strength, Huang Tianxiang.

If these two families became too close, even without any collusion, over time, it could lead to suspicions of such a relationship.

Especially since Ne Zha, Huang Tianhua, and Huang Tianxiang shared a deep bond.

With the current situation seemingly on the verge of change, the Jade Emperor naturally worried about these families siding against him, since they had rebelled before.

Thus, transferring Huang Tianxiang from the Heavenly Strength department was also a precautionary measure.

Perhaps by now, the Jade Emperor had already decided who would replace him as the foremost divine general of the Heavenly Strength department.

"If the old Huang family recognizes the situation, they would likely welcome this scenario," Sun Wukong thought, leaving Tongming Hall to convey the decree at Dongyue the Great’s Mansion.

What followed was just as he had expected.

After he left, the Jade Emperor said to Tai Bai Jin Xing, "Go to the mortal realm and send a message to True Martial Emperor, asking Wang Shan to quickly return to Heavenly Court to serve as the foremost divine general of Heavenly Strength."

Tai Bai Jin Xing did not hesitate and immediately departed for the mortal realm.

He knew this was a good opportunity for His Majesty to intervene in the Heavenly Strength department.

Originally named Wang E, Wang Shan was the foremost spiritual official under True Martial Emperor and a fierce character deeply trusted by His Majesty. If he took over as the foremost divine general of Heavenly Strength, he could certainly secure a strong footing there.

Elsewhere, Dongyue the Great, Huang Feihu, seeing the decree from the Jade Emperor, was genuinely pleased and hurried to offer Sun Wukong a seat and tea, while also sending someone to the Heavenly Strength department to call Huang Tianxiang back.

"Great Saint, please wait; my son will arrive in a moment," said Huang Feihu, lacking any pretense and showing warm hospitality.

"Please wait, please wait," Sun Wukong acknowledged with a bow, chatting and laughing with Huang Feihu.

Shortly thereafter, two young men rushed into the Dongyue Palace, Ne Zha and Huang Tianxiang themselves.

"Sun Wukong, you are really unscrupulous, just becoming a Marshal and already poaching my people!" Ne Zha complained bitterly, holding his fire-tipped spear, ready to have a serious fight with Sun Wukong.

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