Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 65: Understanding the Situation

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Understanding the Situation

After Sun Wukong returned to the Great Sage Equalling Heaven’s house, Ne Zha came to visit, and only then did Wukong realize that the former manager of the annual Martial Arts Tournament had always been Li Tianwang.

Clearly, he had usurped someone else’s position.

Could it be that the Jade Emperor was planning to target Li Tianwang this time?

"Great Sage, don’t worry about it," Ne Zha said with a laugh, "I have been displeased with my father for a long time. He organizes the Martial Arts Tournament every year, always favoring Chan Buddhism and the monks, completely unjust. It serves him right to be dismissed by His Majesty."

"Heh, you can really be ruthless against your own kin," Sun Wukong laughed.

"I’ve tried before," Ne Zha jumped onto the table next to him, legs dangling, "Unfortunately, an old geezer gave my dad a Gold Pagoda, making him guard against me every day."

"That old geezer is no good man," Sun Wukong said, "Not only does he not promote reconciliation, but he also gets a father to guard against his son every day."

"Exactly," Ne Zha nodded, "That old geezer is called Ran Deng, originally the Vice Sect Hierarch of Chan, then he became a Buddha, but he didn’t last long before someone replaced him and he became the Past Buddha."

"Serves him right," Sun Wukong clapped and praised, but then he thought, wasn’t Ran Deng replaced by the Buddha himself?

Indeed, there’s nothing good in Buddhism!

After Ne Zha left, Sun Wukong was confused about organizing the Martial Arts Tournament and had no wise men around to advise him.

So, he connected to the smart forum and posted a message.

"I am Sun Wukong, and the Jade Emperor just asked me to organize the Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament. May I ask the seniors here for any advice?"

He also attached the details of the Martial Arts Tournament and his speculation about the Jade Emperor appointing him as the manager to the post.

Suddenly someone replied.

Social Unwritten Rules: "This move is clever. After the Investiture of the Gods, the conflict between Chan and the sects intensified,

originally there was Buddhism reigning from the west, if Chan and the sects continue to fight in Heaven, and even in all the realms, the Jade Emperor probably won’t be able to sit still.

Now by organizing a Martial Arts Tournament and letting Chan and the sects compete yearly, it provides them an outlet for their tensions, preventing the buildup of conflicts which could otherwise end in major disputes, so severe that even the three realms may cease to exist.

And it also serves to intimidate Buddhism."

No Younger Man: "I don’t understand, with the Investiture of the Gods in the Jade Emperor’s control, doesn’t that mean he has a tight grip on all the listed immortals? With so many powerful beings in the other sects, why would anyone think the Jade Emperor could be overshadowed by Chan?"

Little Flying Stick: "Do you think the other sects are full of cowards? Cultivating immortality seeks everlasting life, freedom without limits; if the Jade Emperor dares to threaten the disciples of the other sects with life and death, see how many are willing to work for him?"

No Younger Man: "I see, with so many powerful figures in that sect, they must all be unmanageable and defiant."

Idle and Waiting for Death: "If they get any more stubborn, they might not even obey the Jade Emperor’s commands. Death, to many listees of that sect, might not necessarily be unwelcome."

"Hmm, so that’s how it is." After reading these responses, Sun Wukong gained a clearer understanding of the conflict between Chan and the other sects, as well as the Jade Emperor’s methods and current circumstances.

Others further analyzed why the Jade Emperor appointed him as the manager of the tournament.

Ding Ding Dang Dang Ding: "Looking at Li Jing’s biased management in previous years, the Jade Emperor likely had long-standing dissatisfaction. This time replacing him with Monkey Bro as the manager probably serves as a warning to Li Jing, especially since he is the Great Marshal of Heavenly Soldiers, he should not be leaning towards others."

Slacker Association President: "Thinking deeper, this move by the Jade Emperor targets Chan. With our Monkey Bro’s temperament, seeing those snobby hypocrites from Chan, wouldn’t he swing his Jingu Bang immediately?"

Bara-la Energy Transformation: "I think the Jade Emperor might want to promote Sun Wukong. You see, people like him with strong backing are usually rotated through various places and positions to build their resumes and accumulate merits, and then get promoted like a rocket soaring upwards."

Shi Zhenxiang: "Freeloading, everyone above is right."

"Hmm, Old Sun also thinks that what these netizens are saying makes sense," Sun Wukong scratched his face thoughtfully, but he felt that these comments still didn’t resonate with his heart.

He continued reading more replies.

Through the Flowers: "Having seen the host’s previous questions and considering this one, it seems like Sun Wukong is worried that the Jade Emperor might be scheming against him again.

I think at this stage, there’s no need to worry about these things. Sun Wukong needs to be cautious around the Jade Emperor, but he shouldn’t be overly defensive.

We can’t starve just because we choke once—after all, there are still so many benefits to reap from the Heavenly Court.

I suggest Sun Wukong should just keep working under the Jade Emperor, scoop up some reputation and benefits, and if later on he doesn’t want to work for him anymore, he’ll have the capital to start anew."

[You have received a new piece of advice: Continue to work for the Jade Emperor, scoop up more reputation and benefits, and plan to start anew later. Completing this advice will obtain an eighth-tier treasure chest.]

"Hehe, good advice, good advice!" Sun Wukong became cheerful, he had been thinking along these lines, but without agreement, he always felt somewhat embarrassed.

Continuing to work for the Jade Emperor for now is definitely the right move.

There were other replies too.

First-Timer in Peach Source Cave: "Laxative, I’ve never been to the Heavenly Court, so I don’t know how martial arts competitions are organized, but solving this issue shouldn’t be hard.

Such events usually follow a set of regulations; you just need to find a deputy who understands the rules and can get things done.

Lastly, you’re welcome."

I Love Salty Tofu Pudding: "Taking the above’s lead, Brother Monkey could do this, delegate some credits, and bring people like Ne Zha from Li Jing’s camp into the organizing committee of the competition.

That way, not only does Brother Monkey find talented people to organize the competition, but he also doesn’t unnecessarily offend Li Jing—after all, one must leave a good impression in the Heavenly Court’s official circles.

But having only Li Jing’s people would upset the Jade Emperor, so you also need someone to counterbalance Li Jing’s influence.

Hehehe, I think Yang Chan is perfect—Nu Wa’s disciple, the Jade Emperor’s niece, she could be a lucky charm,

and with her on board during the event’s organization, there won’t be anyone making things difficult."

Iron-Eater: "With the relationship between Ne Zha and Li Jing, bringing Ne Zha into the organizing committee, are you sure this won’t make Li Jing hold a grudge?

Also, I love sweet tofu pudding!"

I Love Salty Tofu Pudding: "Away with sweet lovers! Their father-son relationship is strained, but in the eyes of outsiders, they are still a family. If Ne Zha gains some achievements, it brings honor to the Li family too.

And to add another point of view, the Li family is actually the biggest noble family in the Three Realms. Not only do they hold significant military power, but their network also spans various powers; they care greatly about face."

Iron-Eater: "You have a point, but long live the sweet party!"

I Love Salty Tofu Pudding: "Get lost, get lost, get lost!"

Seeing this, Sun Wukong scratched his face, not understanding why there was such a fuss over salty or sweet.

But what was pleasing was that these replies had brought him another piece of advice.

[You have received a new piece of advice: Invite Ne Zha and Yang Chan to join the martial arts competition organizing committee. Completing this advice will obtain a fourth-tier treasure chest.]

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