Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 166 Complaining

Chapter 166: Chapter 166 Complaining

Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the immortal officers and divine generals of the Heavenly Court gathered.

Previously, when Sun Wukong battled Yang Jian, they knew something significant might happen.

Indeed, before long, the edict to convene an imperial court meeting was sent throughout the Heavenly Court.

However, when the immortals arrived at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, they found the Heavenly Emperor on the Ninth Heaven Throne remaining silent; they could only wait quietly, further realizing that this court meeting was no ordinary gathering.

After a long time, the grand hall, previously engulfed in silence, suddenly echoed with steady footsteps.

The immortals turned toward the sound, only to see Sun Wukong entering the hall with majestic strides, wearing a purple-gold crown and golden armor, and stepping on cloud boots.

Taibai Jinxing followed behind with frantic, small steps.

After Sun Wukong reached the front of the hall, he first performed a salutation, then said loudly, "Your Majesty, Old Sun wishes to accuse someone!"

Accuse whom?

Many immortal officers and divine generals who were unaware of the specifics exchanged glances. Could he be accusing Yang Jian? But hadn’t you already defeated Yang Jian to the point of falling back to the mortal realm?

The Jade Emperor’s gaze fell, and he said authoritatively, "Beiji Heavenly Respect, whom are you accusing?"

Sun Wukong replied righteously, "Your Majesty, Old Sun wishes to accuse the Hall of Marriage Fates for arbitrarily altering Old Sun’s marital destiny.

Old Sun is the Beiji Heavenly Respect personally appointed by Your Majesty, tasked with patrolling the northern reaches of the Heavenly Court, inspecting good and evil, and holding the power of reward and punishment, with the authority to execute first and report later.

Yet even so, someone dared to meddle with Old Sun’s marital fate. Old Sun wishes to ask, is there still justice in the Heavenly Court? Is there still righteousness?"

Upon hearing these words, the faces of all immortals changed.

Whether or not they knew the specifics, they could now understand that this was likely another heart-pounding power struggle, and the structure of the Heavenly Court might change as a result, especially since the party being schemed against held a high and powerful position as the Beiji Heavenly Respect.

At this moment, Old Man Moon was also in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, so frightened he almost knelt down; Heavenly Lord, it wasn’t me who altered the marital fate, why involve me too!

"An accusation must have evidence," said the Jade Emperor gravely. "If you are merely spouting nonsense and slandering the justice of the Heavenly Court, I will not be lenient."

"There is indeed evidence," Sun Wukong bowed.

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, his commanding gaze sweeping across the hall, then asked, "Where is the Master of the Hall of Marriage Fates?"

The immortals looked around and finally their gazes converged on Old Man Moon.

Old Man Moon hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the intent of this court meeting was already conveyed to Lord Fu Yuan’s residence, but for some reason, he has not yet arrived at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall."

The immortals exchanged glances, all thinking of one possibility, fleeing due to guilt!

"Ne Zha, lead a battalion of heavenly soldiers and bring Lord Fu Yuan here," commanded the Jade Emperor.

"Yes!" Ne Zha immediately grew excited and quickly left the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The Jade Emperor then asked, "Where is Lord Tianxi, the Vice Hall Master of the Hall of Marriage Fates?"

The immortals’ gazes once again fell on Old Man Moon, who also served as the Vice Hall Master.

With a bitter heart, Old Man Moon quickly reported, "Your Majesty, Lord Tianxi is still within the Hall of Marriage Fates... resting."

The Jade Emperor, expressionless, sent someone to summon Lord Tianxi, Di Xin.

Moments later, a disheveled man reeking of alcohol arrived at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

He didn’t salute upon seeing the Jade Emperor but stood in front of the hall with his hands tucked in his sleeves, silent.

Wen Zhong, Lord Bi Gan, Lord Shang Rong, and other former ministers of the Shang Dynasty all had complex expressions.

Since the Divine Enthronement, this was the first time they saw the former human king at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall though a thousand years had passed in the mortal realm.

The other immortals also sighed, "He is not a good person and not a wise king, but no one can say he was not capable, after all, his opponents were the immortals and Buddhas of heaven, the Heavenly Dao itself!"

"How dare you, Di Xin, seeing His Majesty and not paying your respects immediately?" Ji Shuqian, Lord Tianxi, suddenly reprimanded.

Di Xin’s dull eyes suddenly became sharp, as he glared at him.

Ji Shuqian was shocked and unconsciously took a step back, then became furiously embarrassed.

"Hmph!" Wen Zhong, the Universal Heavenly Venerate, snorted coldly, "A good-for-nothing daring to scheme at this moment?"

The former ministers of the Yin dynasty also disapproved, casting cold glances.

Ji Shuqian, with a sullen face, could only bear his anger in silence.

"Lord Tianxi, seeing Us, needs no formalities." The Jade Emperor spoke, his gaze landing on Di Xin, "We have summoned you here because someone has accused your Hall of Marriage Fates.

"Now that both Deputy Masters of the Hall of Marriage Fates are present, explain clearly, have you altered the marriage fate of the North Star Celestial Venerate?"

"It has nothing to do with me," Di Xin said tersely.

Therefore, many eyes turned toward the Old Man under the Moon.

This elder, draped in a red fishing net, felt a bitter helplessness and could only bow respectfully toward the high hall, saying, "Your Majesty, I am commanded to manage the Marriage Destiny Book, but I have never changed the marriage fate of the North Star Celestial Venerate,

not long ago, the North Star Celestial Venerate also checked the Marriage Destiny Book..."

He recounted the incident of Sun Wukong inquiring about marriage fates at the Hall of Marriage Fates, and also took out the Marriage Destiny Book, which listed Sun Wukong’s birthplace and title.

When they saw on the Marriage Destiny Book that Sun Wukong’s wife was Yang Chan, all the immortals exchanged glances, no wonder Yang Jian previously fought desperately against Sun Wukong.

But who could have the courage and strength to meddle with the marital fate of Sun Wukong and Yang Chan?

Sun Wukong goes without saying, his strength and status were evident.

Yang Chan was no simple character either, as a disciple of Lady Nuwa, niece of the Jade Emperor, and sister of Erlang Shen, none of whom were easy to provoke.

Just as the immortals were filled with doubts, the Old Man under the Moon finally said, "Your Majesty, I am innocent, how dare I meddle with the Celestial Venerate’s marital fate, should this great karma befall, I fear I might perish."

Many of the immortals nodded in agreement with the Old Man under the Moon’s words.

Just then, an immortal officer from the Chan Teaching stood forward and said, "Your Majesty, the marital fate between the North Star Celestial Venerate and Yang Chan might be variable."

Immediately, someone echoed, "Yes, immortals have marital fates, and there are precedents, like Princess Yaoji, Princess Weaver Girl, Long Ji..."

He stopped talking right there, trembling all over, and knelt on the floor, daring not to speak further.

The Jade Emperor’s gaze landed on him, a palpable and terrifying pressure engulfing the entire Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The immortals were all terrified, and no one dared to be presumptuous any longer, as the grand hall once again fell silent.

Only then did the Jade Emperor look toward Sun Wukong, "Now only the Master of the Hall of Marriage Fates, Fu Yuan Immortal Elder, has not arrived. He is a veteran of the Heavenly Court, and We trust him. Do you have conclusive evidence?"

Sun Wukong was stirred, understanding that after displaying the imperial authority of the Heavenly Emperor, the Jade Emperor was also playing the role of being righteous, and promptly agreed, "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, ’One knows the face but not the heart,’ we must trust evidence,

After finding discrepancies in my marriage fate from the Old Man under the Moon, I went to the underworld to check the Three-Life Stone, only to discover that I have no wife or concubine in this life.

This matter is witnessed by Lord Taibai Jin Xing; may I ask if this serves as evidence?"

Taibai Jin Xing quickly stepped forward, "Your Majesty, what the North Star Celestial Venerate said is completely true, and Houtu can also testify."

At these words, all the immortal officers and divine generals were alarmed, with even Houtu being involved.

Houtu also holds the deity position of one of the Four Imperial Great Emperors in the Heavenly Court, and though she has never been to the Heavenly Court, there is no one who does not know of this saint’s renowned reputation.