Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

Chapter 817 Enemies, the Gods Arrive!
In reality, Sun Wukong only received instructions to bring Fujimaru Ritsuka back to the upper realm, and the specific details would probably only be known after Fujimaru Ritsuka met the Buddha.

"Nothing."

Sun Wukong changed the subject and laughed:

"Although I haven't received any specific information, since you specifically chose this time to contact me, I guess it's probably nothing else, right?"

"makes sense."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in agreement, temporarily setting aside her distracting thoughts.

In any case, the other party's choice to meet her at this time was unlikely to be just for casual conversation, so perhaps there will be some new insights after this meeting.

"but--"

Fujimaru Ritsuka asked Son Goku:

"Are you leaving now?"

"Of course not."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong revealed a sly smile and said:
"Anyway, Buddha didn't give a specific time, so it's not too late to set off tomorrow."

"Didn't the little guys from 【No Name】 prepare a banquet for you? I'll take this opportunity to catch up with some old friends."

"By the way, you guys probably don't mind me coming here to freeload, right?"

"Of course I don't mind."

Seeing Sun Wukong's appearance, Fujimaru Ritsuka found it somewhat amusing; it seemed the other party was getting restless from staying in the Upper Realm every day.

And so the matter was settled. Seeing this, Mashu smiled and said:
"In that case, I'll go help out in the kitchen too."

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and said:

"Okay, I'll go too!"
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The evening banquet was quite lively, echoing the festive atmosphere, and halfway through the banquet, the dazzling fireworks outside the window added a touch of fantasy to the event.

One noteworthy event was that Sun Wukong and Jiao Liu talked about something, perhaps touching on their personalities, and suddenly decided to fight under the organization of the White Yaksha, much to the delight of the onlookers.

As the successor to the Eastern District's ruling class personally chosen by White Yaksha, Jiao Liu's strength is beyond doubt.

Although he and Izayoi Sakamaki were both at the four-digit level, the latter had cultivated for a thousand years in the Abyss of Stars and underwater volcanoes, achieving the spirit of the [Celestial Dragon]. Izayoi Sakamaki believed that if he did not use the [Simulated Star Chart], he would definitely not be a match for the other.

However, the battle between Jiao Liu, who possessed such strength, and Sun Wukong can be summarized in one simple sentence—

He was hung up and beaten.

Well, in every sense of the word.

What's even stranger is that, despite being brutally beaten, Jiao Liu's condition actually improved after the fight.

The withered, lifeless feeling that had been on his body completely disappeared, and the aura of someone who had been through many trials naturally emanated from him. He was so energetic that it was as if he had become a completely different person.

According to Jiao Liu himself, this was because he had gone astray in recent years, and Sun Wukong successfully corrected him.

In short, the joyous banquet lasted until very late.

……

...

Early the next morning, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Son Goku set off for the Boundary Gate, while Mash and the others remained where they were, waiting for orders.

"Speaking of it,"

On the way, Fujimaru Ritsuka asked with some curiosity:

"What is Buddhism really like? Does the Great Thunder Temple on Mount Ling really exist?"

Sun Wukong laughed:
“Lingshan does exist, but it is not a mountain in the true sense, and the Great Thunder Temple is a far-fetched creation by outsiders.”

"However, our destination this time is not Mount Ling."

"Not Mount Ling?"

"Yes, you'll find out when we get there."

Fujimaru Ritsuka tilted her head slightly in confusion. Could it be that Buddha is not at Mount Ling?
Although she had some doubts, when she saw Sun Wukong immediately switch to a silent demeanor, she knew that he was a wicked riddle-maker, so she could only keep her doubts to herself and continue to follow him.

Before the gate to the boundary, Sun Wukong set his destination, then turned to Fujimaru Ritsuka and said:

"Okay, let's go."

"Ah."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and followed Sun Wukong through the boundary gate. A flash of white light appeared before her eyes, but before she could even see the scenery clearly, Sun Wukong suddenly shielded her behind him— The next moment, she heard Sun Wukong whisper a warning:

"Watch out, something's wrong."

With Sun Wukong's reminder, her vision gradually returned, and the scene before her finally unfolded before her eyes—

Beneath her feet lay a patch of green grass that stretched into the distant, rolling low hills. No buildings were in sight, making it seem like an undeveloped area. Despite its vibrant appearance, there wasn't a breath of wind, giving it an air of deathly stillness and desolation.

Of course, the unpleasant atmosphere did not come from the scenery itself, but from the numerous figures standing in the sky—or rather, the many gods.

At this moment, the gods were silently watching them.

More importantly, almost all the gods present here are beings of the four-digit level, and there are even a few with auras that are above the gods.

Since the last great war to confront the "Final Trial of Mankind," there has never been a gathering of so many gods from different pantheons, forming such a massive and terrifying force.

If it were an ordinary person, they probably would die on the spot from the pressure of being stared at like that.

"Was this sent by Buddha to pick us up?... Well, it seems not."

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head helplessly, but she wasn't flustered, because she had expected this situation.

"What a nostalgic sight."

At the same time, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes. She pulled the golden cudgel from her right ear, which shrank to its normal size in her hand. After twirling the cudgel, she hoisted it onto her shoulder. Her gaze swept over the group of gods, some familiar and some unfamiliar, before finally settling on the unfamiliar god at the very front.

Then, she chuckled softly:
"What, do you want to fight?"

"—Sun Wukong, this matter has nothing to do with you."

The leading deity spoke:

"You can leave once you hand over Fujimaru Ritsuka to us."

"Just you?"

Sun Wukong laughed arrogantly, pointed his golden cudgel at the gods, and rebuked them with a contemptuous look:
"If you want people from me, Old Sun, then come and take them yourself if you're so capable!"

"..."

The gods remained silent. The other party had once single-handedly fought against a large group of gods, and many of them were witnesses to that event. Naturally, they did not believe that Sun Wukong was speaking nonsense.

As a half-star spirit of Earth, the Monkey King who wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, and the Victorious Fighting Buddha of Buddhism, the other party certainly has the right to speak like that.

but--

"Hmph, then you can all stay here!"

With a command from the leading deity, the gods unleashed their full power, unleashing the overwhelming pressure of countless four-digit experts. The space surrounding the gods distorted under this terrifying pressure, and in an instant, the heavens and earth changed color, a fierce wind arose, and the unbearably burdened earth was torn apart out of thin air. The entire world suddenly seemed to be facing the end of the world!
The three-digit aura emanating from the leading deity and the several deities behind him immediately caught Sun Wukong's attention. She frowned slightly and suddenly realized:

"So it was Hei Tian backing you up. No wonder you bunch of scoundrels dared to cause trouble for me, Old Sun."

"Khutsu? Is it Mahakala?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka peeked out from behind Son Goku and asked with a curious look.

If it's the darkest night, then it should be our own people!
"No."

Sun Wukong shook his head and said:

"Mahakala is an avatar of Shiva, and Mahakala is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, as well as one of the seventeen beings in the two-digit realm of the Garden of the Immortals."

"Ah, I see!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in realization, then smiled at Sun Wukong:

"In that case, leave it to me. After all, they came for me."

"I'll leave it to you...?"

Sun Wukong paused slightly, as if he had thought of something, then obediently put away his golden cudgel and smiled helplessly:
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you."

"Thank you."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded her thanks, then turned to look at the menacing group of gods and said loudly:
"Hey—! Can we talk?!"

"..."

"Okay, it seems that's not possible. Then..."

Seeing this, she sighed helplessly, then her expression turned serious, and she raised her right hand and shouted:
"Noble Phantasm activated—!"

(End of this chapter)