Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong
Chapter 818 - 819: Joining the Primordial Spirit Alliance (First Update!)

"Maintain the balance of the Yuan Realm? What do you mean by that?"

Sun Wukong furrowed his brow. He didn’t quite understand the Great Hall Master’s meaning. Is the balance of the Yuan Realm really that important?

"Little brother, I’ve already mentioned, within the Yuan Realm there are numerous races. These races naturally vie for territory and resources among themselves. If no one mediates, this competition could develop into a war of extermination, and over time, the balance of the Yuan Realm would undoubtedly be disrupted, which would be detrimental to its development and survival!"

"The purpose of the Primordial Spirit Alliance is to keep the conflicts among various races to a certain degree and to prevent them from flaring up too much. This is what we mean by maintaining the balance of the Yuan Realm!"

"And to maintain the balance of the Yuan Realm, we must first possess enough powerful strength. This is why our Primordial Spirit Alliance is eager to recruit talents. Though alliance members are independent and not interfered with freely, it ensures that centralization within the alliance does not corrupt its core."

Sun Wukong understood. The status of the Primordial Spirit Alliance in the Yuan Realm is akin to the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court in the Three Realms. Though they lead, they do not forcibly interfere with other racial powers, nor do they bully the weak. This is quite different from the Human Heavenly Court!

The Primordial Spirit Alliance is similar to the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, eager to recruit talents and open to various races but more liberal than the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court in terms of freedom.

"I see, so joining the Primordial Spirit Alliance does indeed have benefits without harm for me!"

Sun Wukong was somewhat moved, but he still had some doubts. After thinking it over, he asked, "Since the Primordial Spirit Alliance does not interfere with freedom, why did Pangu refuse to join before? I heard that the Primordial Spirit Alliance frequently targeted him because of this, forcing him to join the East Barbarian City. What’s going on there?"

"Are you talking about Pangu? He was indeed a rare talent. At that time, I wasn’t the Great Hall Master yet, but I was fortunate to witness the then-Great Hall Master trying to persuade Pangu. However, Pangu had an extremely unyielding temperament and was too stubborn. He rudely refused to listen to any words and directly rejected, making the alliance very embarrassed. Therefore, some members took it upon themselves to trouble Pangu, but it was not sanctioned by the alliance!"

"I see..."

Sun Wukong shook his head half-believingly. "If I refuse as well, would the alliance members also come to trouble me?"

"Well..."

The Great Hall Master chuckled bitterly, feeling that all his attempts to persuade had been in vain!

"No! I guarantee that whether little brother ultimately wishes to join the Primordial Spirit Alliance or not, we will not let anyone trouble you!"

After a moment of silence, the Great Hall Master gritted his teeth and solemnly said.

Due to the impulsive actions of the members, they had pushed Pangu entirely to the opposite side of the Primordial Spirit Alliance. The Great Hall Master did not want Sun Wukong to become a second Pangu!

Even if Sun Wukong ultimately did not join the Primordial Spirit Alliance, he hoped to maintain a friendly relationship with him.

Sun Wukong stared at the Great Hall Master for a while before smiling, "I’ve seen the Great Hall Master’s sincerity, and the principles of the Primordial Spirit Alliance do appeal to me! Fine, I’ll join the alliance, as long as they won’t make me do anything against my will. If the alliance needs my help in the future, as long as I’m capable, I’ll not hesitate to assist!"

Sun Wukong had figured it out. As a newcomer without much understanding of the Yuan Realm, joining a highly independent organization like the Primordial Spirit Alliance was more beneficial than harmful. Besides, it might even help him connect with Pangu more quickly!

"Great! Little brother, you’ve made a very wise decision! I guarantee you won’t regret it!"

The Great Hall Master was overjoyed and burst into laughter. After calming down, he stood up, "Little brother, for the next few days, don’t leave the Lei Prefecture City. I’ll prepare your Primordial Spirit token. After three days, come back here, and I’ll take you to the alliance headquarters in the Eastern Continent to choose your entry Spiritual Treasure."

Entry Spiritual Treasure?

Sun Wukong’s eyes lit up, nodding in satisfaction. Not bad, indeed. It looked like joining the Primordial Spirit Alliance was the right decision!

"I’ll thank the Great Hall Master in advance! By the way, I still don’t know the Great Hall Master’s name yet!"

"I am Mu Yin. You can call me Big Brother Mu. No need to be so formal as to always call me Great Hall Master."

"In that case, I’ll follow your lead, Big Brother Mu! And you can just call me by my name!"

"Alright, then I won’t be polite, Wukong!"

Great Hall Master Mu Yin laughed heartily and ordered his men to prepare a feast. He wanted to have a good drink with Sun Wukong and asked him to wait in the garden while he dealt with some matters with the testers in the outer hall.

Over an hour had passed in the outer hall. Not only Wu Yong, but even Wu Qing was getting anxious. Was Great Hall Master Mu Yin not going to show up again?

The same anxiety pervaded the people in the outer hall.

"He’s coming out, the Great Hall Master is coming out!"

At that moment, Great Hall Master Mu Yin finally walked from the inner hall to the outer hall. Everyone perked up, and all eyes turned to him, waiting for the announcement of the selected individuals for the Primordial Spirit Alliance.

"After testing, three people have qualified to join the Primordial Spirit Alliance: Sun Wukong, Sikong Yu, and Wu Yong. The rest of you may leave!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yong was overjoyed. He had finally become a member of the Primordial Spirit Alliance!

Those who were not selected sighed enviously as they congratulated Wu Yong and Sikong Yu before leaving. Even Wu Qing, after a few words with Wu Yong, left, leaving only Wu Yong and Sikong Yu in the outer hall.

"So that guy’s name is Sun Wukong!"

Hearing Sikong Yu introduce himself, Wu Yong understood, secretly angry, "My uncle told me to befriend Sun Wukong. Hmph! Why should I? So what if he’s talented? He’s just a smelly monkey who came out of nowhere. He wants me to butter up to him? Dream on! Just wait, I’ll find a chance to deal with you. Sooner or later!"

"You two, follow me!"

Great Hall Master Mu Yin led Wu Yong and Sikong Yu into the inner hall, where he had his subordinates take them to rest. Then, he walked to the Water Pavilion Terrace, where Sun Wukong was already seated with the feast prepared.

Wu Yong keenly observed the scene of Great Hall Master Mu Yin and Sun Wukong drinking together.