Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 144: Stance and Revenge?

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Stance and Revenge?

From the moment Sun Wukong first ascended to Heaven, there had always been speculation about where he had learned his skills.

If he were just a Daluo Golden Immortal who suddenly emerged, people wouldn’t delve into and speculate so much.

But Sun Wukong was different, his skills were exceptional, proficient in investigation, governance, and military affairs, and he had mastered various powerful Divine Skills, having also comprehended several of the Great Path’s laws.

Such abilities couldn’t possibly all be acquired through innate talent alone, he must have had a mentor.

Yet after much investigation and speculation, no one knew where Sun Wukong had acquired his skills.

If, as the Southern Extremity Longevity Star said, this demon monkey belonged to the Sect of Interception, then everything made sense.

Under the heavens, apart from the teachings of Chan, Intercept, Human, and Buddha Sects, who else could teach such a disciple?

Ziwei Great Emperor said gravely, "He is now favored by the Heavenly Emperor, and if the Sect of Interception is covertly supporting him, we must consider eliminating him soon!"

In less than a hundred days after ascending, he had accomplished so many things, had acquired the position of a heavenly sovereign, and his power had increased to a level comparable to a Quasi-Saint.

And it was clear that Sun Wukong could not possibly get along with the Chan Teaching; they were bound to be as incompatible as water and fire.

If we don’t solve this promptly, it will be more than just a great menace.

The Southern Extremity Longevity Star clearly understood this principle too and nodded slightly, "I have plans already; you need not worry about this, his time in the Heavenly Court won’t be long."

Ziwei Great Emperor did not say more, and Hook Chen Great Emperor remained silent.

The Southern Extremity Longevity Star then said solemnly, "There is another matter, why exactly did Wukong come here?"

"To promote Buddhism," Ziwei Great Emperor replied briefly.

"Where the Buddha is, where are you?" the Southern Extremity Longevity Star said sternly.

Ziwei Great Emperor fell silent too.

"Remember your identity and stand," the tone of the Southern Extremity Longevity Star was very stern, showing no mercy.

"I will be careful," Ziwei Great Emperor nodded.

"Go." The Southern Extremity Longevity Star closed his eyes.

The two brothers stood up, saluted, and left the Palace of the Emperor of Eternal Life.

They flew side by side, clearing away their attendants.

"Brother, you shouldn’t get too close to the Buddha Sect." Hook Chen Great Emperor said.

"I have two troops of heavenly soldiers under my command, but no masters," Ziwei Great Emperor sighed, "If I don’t seek out the Buddha Sect, whom else can I turn to? Which of your master uncles, or junior brothers, is willing to help me?

Take Ne Zha for example, if he were also here today, tell me, would he help Sun Wukong, or would he help me?"

"Brother, you are too obsessed with power," Hook Chen Great Emperor gently shook his head again, "Isn’t it enough being one of the Four Majesties?"

"You don’t understand," Ziwei Great Emperor gave a bitter smile, "You are a disciple of the Chan Teaching’s True Immortal of Benevolence and Fortune, and you are a Daluo Golden Immortal who achieved sainthood in the flesh on the Investiture of the Gods.

And I, just a fortunate lost soul in the wilderness.

If I don’t fight, others will come and drink my blood, eat my flesh.

If I wait to fight until later, it will be too late."

"With me here, how would I allow you to suffer?" Hook Chen Great Emperor’s face was severe.

"Haha, good brother," Ziwei Great Emperor patted Lei Zhenzi’s shoulder, followed by many attendants, and returned to the North Pole of Heavenly Court.

Watching his retreating figure, Hook Chen Great Emperor sighed softly and headed to the West Pole of Heavenly Court.

After Ziwei Great Emperor returned to Zi Wei’s star, he sat alone in a dim hall.

He lowered his head, lost in thought, the red emperor’s robe becoming the brightest color in the hall.

After a long while, he lifted his head and looked calmly toward the vast starry sky.

...

Sun Wukong first came to the Milky Way Water Mansion with Tian Peng.

Tian Peng captured a Milky Way naval soldier, the very traitor who had prepared problematic wine for him and hinted through words, manipulating him to go to the Star of Tai Yin.

After some forceful questioning, this person’s responses matched those of the fairy from the Star of Tai Yin, indeed acting under the orders of Ziwei Great Emperor.

"It’s infuriating, without solid proof, just the accusations of these minions, we can’t even hurt a single hair on his head." Tian Peng was furious and killed the traitor with a slap.

"Heh heh, time is on our side, why worry about not catching him red-handed?" Sun Wukong laughed.

"I’ll listen to brother," Tian Peng was very convinced, having witnessed more of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven’s methods and strength, he couldn’t help but admire.

Afterward, Sun Wukong instructed him on some matters, reminding Tian Peng to be wary of the people from the Buddha Sect.

Ever since he knew that Tian Peng was the incarnation of Zhu Bajie from the journey to the west, he felt a warmer affection towards him, as they shared a similar fate.

On the way back, Sun Wukong pondered deeply.

What was known, is that Ju Liusun, for the sake of the Buddha Sect’s scripture-fetching project, and Ziwei Great Emperor for the power of Tai Yin, colluded perfectly, plotting against the Star Lord of Tai Yin while dragging Tian Peng into the scheme.

But he always felt that there was something inconspicuous hidden amidst the chaos of Tai Yin.

After some deep thought, a sudden idea struck him.

"Could this fellow be seeking revenge?"

He remembered a netizen on Zhihu mentioning that after Bo Yikao became Ziwei Great Emperor, he learned about the underpinnings of the Divine Enthronement and hated not just King Zhou Di Xin, but more so the Chan Teaching that pushed behind the Divine Enthronement wars.

Although Ju Liusun was a member of the Buddha Sect, before committing to the west, he was one of the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Teaching, having contributed significantly to the Divine Enthronement battle.

Looking back at these events, Xu Gai seizing King Zhou’s queen was a form of revenge against Di Xin.

The disgrace and death of Ju Liusun could also be seen as vengeance against the people of the Chan Teaching.

"This fellow could very well do all this, the fairy arranging the formation was his person, and the naval soldier pouring the wine was his person too," Sun Wukong thoughtfully scratched his face.

Even without him, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Ziwei Great Emperor had the opportunity to disclose this matter.

Moreover, when Ziwei Great Emperor rushed to the rescue, it seemed like he was speaking for Ju Liusun, but on closer thinking, there was a hint of stirring up trouble, making people despise the short and stout monk even more.

The reason he slapped Ju Liusun a few more times was because of some displeasing words Ziwei Great Emperor spoke on behalf of Ju Liusun.

"Heh, maybe it’s old Sun overthinking," Sun Wukong’s lively eyes twinkled.

Of course, there might be too little he was considering.

Following the advice of the Zhihu netizens, one must speculate boldly and verify carefully.

Thinking of this, Sun Wukong decided to ask for more opinions from the netizens on Zhihu; he connected his consciousness to Zhihu and made a post.

"I am Sun Wukong, I just pacified the chaos at the Star of Tai Yin, but I feel something is amiss. May I ask the seniors here for any advice?"

He detailed the events that took place at the Star of Tai Yin and his own speculations below the question.

Soon enough, he received numerous responses.

Mars Evil God: "This is exhilarating, Topic Host should quickly let a few more monks from the Buddha Sect die, preferably rushing to break through Mount Ling!"

Global Same Refreshing: "It’s too early, Monkey Bro can currently only handle quasi-saints like Ju Liusun. If he wants to go head-to-head with the Buddha Sect, he still needs to improve a lot more."

[You received a new suggestion: Break through Mount Ling, completing this suggestion will reward you with a Level 8 Treasure Chest]

"Heh, break through Mount Ling? Easy to say, but old Sun likes it!" Sun Wokung’s lively eyes blinked.