All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

"According to the Journey to the West, after Tang Sanzang sets off on his pilgrimage, he will pass by the Five Elements Mountain, break the seal, and rescue Sun Wukong."

"If I could reach the Five Elements Mountain before Tang Sanzang and establish contact with Sun Wukong, perhaps I could change some things."

Chu Yang secretly made plans in his mind.

He knew that Sun Wukong was one of the most powerful beings in the Journey to the West world.

If we can establish a relationship with him, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to his future development.

"However, Sun Wukong is unruly and disobedient, so making friends with him will probably not be easy."

"I have to find a way to make him like me..."

As Chu Yang rode his horse at full speed, he pondered a countermeasure.

The official road winds its way into the distance.

Chu Yang rode his fast horse and galloped westward.

The late spring sunshine bathed me in warmth, wildflowers bloomed in profusion by the roadside, and butterflies danced among the blossoms, creating a vibrant scene.

However, Chu Yang had no interest in appreciating the beautiful scenery; his mind was entirely focused on his upcoming trip to the Five Elements Mountain.

"Sun Wukong..."

He silently recited the name in his heart, and various records of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven from Journey to the West kept flashing through his mind.

Five hundred years ago, he wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, defeating 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals.

For five hundred years, it was suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain, exposed to the wind and sun, and no one cared about it.

How frustrated and dejected must this once powerful figure feel to have fallen to such a state?

"To befriend Sun Wukong, you must first understand what he needs."

As Chu Yang rode his horse at full speed, he analyzed the situation in his mind.

Sun Wukong is arrogant and fearless, and ordinary attempts to curry favor are unlikely to catch his eye.

To win him over, you must pinpoint his pain points.

"He's been imprisoned under the Five Elements Mountain for five hundred years..."

Chu Yang frowned in thought.

"Five hundred years...that's such a long time."

"For the past five hundred years, he has lived alone at the foot of the mountain, with no one to talk to, no one to drink with, and no one to care whether he lives or dies..."

What does he lack most?

A flash of inspiration struck Chu Yang, and he finally grasped the key.

"accompany!"

What he lacks most is companionship!

Five hundred years of solitude is enough to drive anyone mad.

Even someone as resilient as Sun Wukong would probably have long been feeling lonely.

If someone is willing to genuinely keep him company and chat with him to relieve his boredom, he will surely be grateful.

"However, simply being there for someone isn't enough."

Chu Yang continued his analysis.

"Although Sun Wukong is lonely, he doesn't just pay attention to everyone."

"To get started on a conversation with him, I need a way to open the door."

What kind of approach will pique his interest?

Chu Yang racked his brains, and suddenly, an idea popped into his mind.

"Oh, right! Delicious food!"

His eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Sun Wukong was imprisoned under the Five Elements Mountain for five hundred years, where he could only eat iron pellets and drink molten copper.

Those days were worse than death.

If someone could bring him fine wine and delicacies, wouldn't he be extremely grateful?

"When this monkey was king of Flower Fruit Mountain, he ate plenty of good food. Immortal peaches, peaches of immortality, imperial wine—those were all top-tier delicacies from the Heavenly Court."

"Having been suppressed for five hundred years, they've probably been craving it for ages."

"If I could cook him a delicious meal and bring him a few jars of good wine, he would definitely look at me in a new light!"

Thinking of this, Chu Yang's mood immediately became cheerful.

He possesses the memories of Chu Yang from other dimensions, which include a wealth of knowledge about food.

The world of Devouring Delicacies, the world of One Piece with its various delicacies, the immortal recipes of the Primordial World, and the various spiritual foods of the Shrouding the Heavens World...

Although this knowledge cannot be directly converted into cultivation, it is very useful in daily life.

Especially during his time in Qingyun Valley, he cooked for Liu Ruyan quite often.

At first, it was just to fill my stomach, but I became more and more addicted to it and my cooking skills improved more and more.

In the end, the food he cooked was more delicious than the best restaurants in Chang'an, and Liu Ruyan always praised it highly.

"Taking down Sun Wukong will definitely be no problem!"

Chu Yang thought to himself with great confidence.

He reined in his horse and stopped it in a small town by the roadside.

"Let's first go and buy some ingredients and wine to prepare for meeting Sun Wukong."

……

The town is called Qingfeng Town. Although it is not big, it is very lively.

Shops lined both sides of the street, with vendors calling out their wares incessantly, and pedestrians coming and going in an endless stream.

Chu Yang led his horse leisurely down the street, looking around at the shops on both sides.

"Sir, come and see my pork, it's very fresh!" a butcher greeted him warmly.

Chu Yang stepped forward, looked at the pork on the cutting board, and nodded.

"Give me five pounds of pork belly, with a good balance of fat and lean meat."

"Alright!" The butcher quickly cut the meat, wrapped it in oil paper, and handed it to Chu Yang.

Chu Yang paid the money and continued walking.

"Sir, come and buy some vegetables. They were all picked fresh from the field this morning!" an old woman said with a smile.

Chu Yang squatted down and picked out some vegetables, radishes, scallions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, and bought them all at once.

"And wine..."

He arrived at a wine shop, looked at the dazzling array of wine jars on the shelves, and pondered for a moment.

"Shopkeeper, what good wines do you have here?"

The wine shop owner was a chubby middle-aged man. When he heard Chu Yang's question, his eyes lit up.

"Sir, you have excellent taste! The wine in our shop is the best in the surrounding area!"

He took a wine jar from the shelf and enthusiastically introduced it: "This is our shop's signature wine—Daughter's Red. It's been aged for a full eighteen years. It's smooth on the palate and has a long, lingering aftertaste. I guarantee you'll want more after you've tasted it!"

Chu Yang took the wine jar, opened the lid, smelled it, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Great, give me ten jars."

"Ten...ten jars?" The shopkeeper was stunned, then overjoyed. "Great! Please wait a moment, sir, I'll pack them up for you right away!"

Chu Yang paid the money and put the ten jars of Daughter's Red wine into his storage bag.

After entering the Qi Refining stage, he bought a storage bag from a wandering Taoist priest.

Although this storage bag is not large, it can hold quite a lot of things, making it very convenient for everyday use.

After purchasing the ingredients and wine, Chu Yang left Qingfeng Town and continued his journey westward.

Along the way, he passed through several towns, purchasing local specialties and ingredients at each stop. These included Jinhua ham, Suzhou pastries, Sichuan peppercorns, and Yunnan mushrooms…

He bought anything good and put it into his storage bag.

"Sun Wukong, just wait and see what I've got to taste!"

Chu Yang looked at the storage bag full of ingredients and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

……

Half a month later, at the foot of Wuxing Mountain in Xiniu Hezhou.

Chu Yang reined in his horse and looked up at the towering mountain in front of him.

The Five Elements Mountain is majestic and magnificent, towering into the clouds with steep slopes, like a huge natural barrier standing between heaven and earth.

The mountaintop is shrouded in mist, and a gleaming golden boulder can be vaguely seen. That is the six-character mantra used by the Buddha to suppress Sun Wukong.

"We've finally arrived..."

Chu Yang felt a surge of excitement, dismounted, and headed up the mountain.

The mountain road was rugged and difficult to traverse, but the trees on both sides were lush and green, and you could occasionally hear birds chirping, so it didn't feel lonely.

After walking for about an hour, Chu Yang finally arrived at a platform halfway up the mountain.

In the very center of the platform, there is a huge rock.

A hairy head peeked out from under the rock.

Its head was pointed and monkey-like, with golden fur and bright, piercing eyes, curiously observing the newcomer.

"Sun Wukong..."

Chu Yang was shocked; he had finally met the legendary Monkey King.

Although only its head was visible, with its body pressed down on the mountain, its untamed spirit remained undiminished, like a trapped lion ready to break free of its shackles and reign supreme once more.

"Hey! Who are you?"

A loud voice rang out; it was Sun Wukong speaking.

He stared at Chu Yang with curiosity, his eyes filled with wariness and scrutiny.

"You're not a local mountain dweller, nor do you look like a pilgrim here to worship Buddha. What are you doing here?"

Chu Yang smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "My name is Chu Yang. I have long admired the Great Sage's reputation and have come to pay my respects."

"Visiting me, Old Sun?" Sun Wukong was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Interesting! Interesting!"

"I, Old Sun, have been trapped under this wretched mountain for five hundred years, and this is the first time someone has come specifically to visit me!"

He looked Chu Yang up and down, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.

"Who are you, kid? How did you know I, Old Sun, was here?"

Chu Yang said, "I am a cultivator. While traveling around, I heard about the Great Sage's deeds and greatly admired him. Therefore, I wished to see the Great Sage's true appearance."

Sun Wukong chuckled: "My deeds? What deeds? Is it my havoc in the Heavenly Palace, or the time I was imprisoned under this mountain by that bald monk?"

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Yes, I have both."

"When the Great Sage wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he routed 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals—what a magnificent sight that was! Even after being imprisoned here, his spirit remained undiminished. Though I am but a mortal, I deeply admire the Great Sage's heroic spirit."

Upon hearing these words, Sun Wukong revealed a smug look on his face.

"You've got good taste, kid!" he chuckled. "Back in my day, I, Old Sun, was fearless! When the Jade Emperor invited me to Heaven to be an official, I thought the position was too low!"

"Later, I, Old Sun, wreaked havoc at the Peach Banquet, ate all their peaches, and drank all their imperial wine. It was so exhilarating!"

At this point, his expression suddenly turned somewhat melancholy.

"Unfortunately... I later encountered that bald monk..."

He sighed and stopped talking.

Chu Yang knew that the "bald monk" he was referring to was the Buddha, but he didn't point it out and just listened quietly.

A moment later, Sun Wukong came to his senses and resumed his carefree demeanor.

"Hey kid, since you've come to visit me, Old Sun, you can't just come empty-handed, can you?" He chuckled, his eyes darting around. "Did you bring anything good to eat? I've been stuck at the foot of this wretched mountain for five hundred years, and I haven't had a single decent meal!"

Chu Yang was overjoyed, knowing that his opportunity had arrived.

"What would you like to eat, Great Sage?" he asked deliberately.

Sun Wukong licked his lips, his eyes filled with longing.

"Anything is fine! As long as it's not iron pellets or molten copper!"

"I, Old Sun, have been living at the foot of this mountain for five hundred years, eating that same stuff every day. I'm sick of it!"

"If you can get me some good food, I'll remember this favor!"

Chu Yang smiled slightly, took out a jar of Daughter's Red wine from his storage bag, and waved it in front of Sun Wukong.

"Great Sage, this is eighteen-year-old Daughter's Red wine. I wonder if it meets your approval?"

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up immediately, he sniffed hard, and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.

"Good wine! Good wine indeed!" He swallowed hard. "I haven't drunk wine in five hundred years! Quick, give me a sip!"

Chu Yang uncorked the wine and brought the wine jar to Sun Wukong's mouth.

Sun Wukong opened his mouth, gulped down a large mouthful, and then let out a satisfied sigh.

"Excellent! Absolutely excellent!" He squinted, his face full of enjoyment. "While this wine may not compare to the imperial wine of the Heavenly Court, it is still a rare and fine brew!"

"You're a good kid, you have a good eye!"

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "If the Great Sage likes it, I have nine more jars here. Please enjoy them at your leisure."

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Really?" Chu Yang nodded. "However..."

"But what?" Sun Wukong looked at him warily.

Chu Yang laughed and said, "But just drinking is too monotonous. I have some culinary skills; how about I make a few dishes to go with the drinks, Great Sage?"

Sun Wukong was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Good! Good! Good!" he exclaimed three times. "You're becoming more and more to my liking!"

"I, Old Sun, have been at the foot of this mountain for five hundred years, and I've never even eaten a blade of grass, let alone had any snacks to go with wine!"

"If you could cook me a few good dishes, I'd consider you a friend!"

Chu Yang was overjoyed, knowing that his plan had succeeded.

"Great Sage, please wait a moment. I will go and make the preparations immediately."

He found an open space on the platform, took out various ingredients and cooking utensils from his storage bag, and started getting busy.

Sun Wukong watched his movements with curiosity, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Hey, what dishes can you cook?"

While chopping vegetables, Chu Yang said, "What would the Great Sage like to eat? Braised pork belly, sweet and sour pork ribs, Kung Pao chicken, Dongpo pork knuckle... whatever the Great Sage can name, I can make it."

Sun Wukong swallowed hard: "I want...I want them all!"

Chu Yang laughed heartily: "Alright, let's do them all!"

He worked quickly and efficiently, and soon, an enticing aroma wafted from the pot.

Sun Wukong sniffed hard, his saliva almost dripping down his nose.

"It smells so good..." he murmured to himself, "I haven't smelled anything this good in five hundred years..."

About half an hour later, Chu Yang finally prepared a sumptuous meal.

The braised pork belly is a vibrant reddish-brown, rich yet not greasy; the sweet and sour pork ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delightful sweet and sour flavor; the Kung Pao chicken is fragrant and spicy, making your mouth water; the Dongpo pork knuckle is tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth…

There were also a few stir-fried side dishes, served with snow-white rice, which were simply mouthwatering.

"Great Sage, please eat." Chu Yang said with a smile as he placed the food in front of Sun Wukong. (End of Chapter)