I am a fairy in Journey to the West

At the Lingxiao Palace, Zhuang Yan was bestowed the title of Lingtai Dongming Shenxiao Emperor. Afterwards, the Jade Emperor held a celestial banquet in the Deer Cry Garden to celebrate Zhuang Yan's ascension to the throne.

After the celestial banquet, Zhuang Yan bid farewell to the Jade Emperor, rode in a five-colored imperial carriage to the mortal realm, and returned to Buzhou Mountain.

Inside Buzhou Mountain, the Fire Spirit Immortal, having already received the news, led the people of the Buzhou Mountain Divine Palace to wait at the mountain gate.

As Zhuang Yan's five-colored imperial carriage descended from the clouds and landed in front of the gate of Buzhou Mountain, Huo Ling Zhenxian, his face full of excitement, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your subject Huo Ling Zhenxian, along with all the immortals and gods of the Great Master of Fate, respectfully welcomes His Majesty the Great Emperor of Lingtai Dongming Shenxiao back to the palace."

Zhuang Yan rose and stepped out of the imperial carriage. The moment he appeared, everyone, including the Fire Spirit True Immortal, knelt down in worship.

"Your humble servants respectfully welcome His Majesty the Great Emperor of Lingtai Dongming Shenxiao back to his residence."

Zhuang Yan, dressed in imperial robes, smiled and said, "All of you, rise."

Everyone bowed in unison and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then they all stood up at the same time.

At this moment, the Fire Spirit Immortal hurriedly sent someone to take the five-colored imperial carriage from the Thunder Generals. After the carriage and ceremonial regalia were handed over, the Thunder Generals stepped forward and bowed to Zhuang Yan, saying, "Your Majesty, the imperial carriage and ceremonial regalia have been handed over. We take our leave and will return to Heaven to report."

Zhuang Yan nodded slightly and smiled, "Thank you all for your hard work this time, generals."

"No, no," the Thunder Generals hurriedly bowed and said, "It is our honor to escort Your Majesty's imperial carriage."

After saying this, the Thunder Generals bowed to Zhuang Yan again and then rode the clouds straight up to the heavens.

Afterwards, Zhuang Yan returned to his Lingtai Palace and convened a meeting of everyone in the Siming Hall. The first thing he did was to promote and elevate the ranks of everyone in the Divine Palace.

Now Zhuang Yan is the Heavenly Emperor and also the "Overlord Emperor of the Mortal Realm". He can bestow titles and ranks upon celestial officials of the first rank and below.

"Fire Spirit True Immortal, you are promoted to the fourth rank of the Middle Yuan Immortal Official, and given the position of 'Grand Master of Fate in the Mortal Realm,' to assist me in managing the Jade Palace of the Mortal World," Zhuang Yan declared in his imperial edict.

A golden light emanated from the 'Immortal Official Jade Tablet' in the Fire Spirit True Immortal's spiritual platform, and her Immortal Official rank changed from the fifth rank to the fourth rank.

Fire Spirit Immortal stepped forward quickly, accepted the imperial edict, and kowtowed, saying, "Your subject, Fire Spirit Immortal, thanks Your Majesty."

Zhuang Yan said, "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." True Immortal Huo Ling stood up, put away the imperial edict, and then stepped aside to stand in attendance.

"Chi Ling is promoted one level and becomes a sixth-rank celestial official in the Middle Yuan Dynasty, holding the position of 'Grand Commandant of the Vanguard' and in charge of the divine generals of the 'Vanguard Prefecture'."

Chi Ling quickly stepped forward, took the imperial edict from Zhuang Yan's hand, kowtowed in gratitude, and Zhuang Yan granted her permission to rise. She then stepped aside to stand in attendance.

Subsequently, Lord Hongshan was promoted one level to a seventh-rank celestial official of the Lower Yuan, taking on the position of "Head of the Heavenly Dou Academy" and continuing to wield the Heavenly Profound Jade Dou.

Lu Hanzhi was promoted one rank to become a seventh-rank celestial official in the Lower Yuan Dynasty, and took on the position of "Head of the Tongcheng Academy", continuing to wield the power of reporting to the Jade Palace.

Mosquito Taoist was promoted one rank to become a seventh-grade immortal official in the Lower Yuan Dynasty, and was appointed as the "God of Buzhou Mountain".

Subsequently, Ren Xiaoyao and others were officially appointed as ninth-rank immortal officials of the Lower Yuan and "divine generals" of the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm, under the command of the Zhechong Prefecture.

Finally, Zhuang Yan bestowed upon Wang Shu the title of "Lord Buzhou".

The title "Lord Buzhou" is an honorary title in Heaven, similar to "Lord Taiheng" and "Marquis Xuanling." It signifies status within Heaven but grants no real power.

After the rewards were bestowed, everyone bowed and thanked Zhuang Yan.

Subsequently, Zhuang Yan issued an edict changing the 'Great Destiny Palace of Buzhou Mountain' to the 'Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm' and the 'Hall of Destiny' to the 'Hall of Divine Firmament'.

At the same time, envoys from all sides of the human world sent gifts to Buzhou Mountain to offer their congratulations.

The Taoist, Buddhist, Xuanxue, Brahmanical, Five Sacred Mountains, various local deities, and temples and shrines all sent envoys to offer their congratulations.

Zhuang Yan even held a banquet at Buzhou Mountain to entertain these envoys.

After more than a month of turmoil, things finally calmed down, and Zhuang Yan was able to get the Chenhuan Jade Palace back on track. As he was granted the title of Emperor, Zhuang Yan vaguely felt that the shackles on his cultivation had loosened, and he could now attain a higher level of 'Dao'.

However, cultivation is still essential, but this cultivation is not about sitting in meditation and practicing magic; rather, it involves engaging with the world.

When one engages in worldly spiritual practice, one should focus on the principles of karma, cultivate understanding of cause and effect, and comprehend the will of Heaven.

These are all Zhuang Yan's weaknesses. Because of his own innate great power, he is actually very poor in terms of cultivation level.

With this in mind, Zhuang Yan, who had just calmed down, was already preparing to enter the world of cultivation.

Zhuang Yan summoned the Fire Spirit Immortal to his side and said to her, "I need to enter the mortal world to cultivate in order to comprehend the Great Dao."

Upon hearing this, True Immortal Fire Spirit hurriedly asked, "How long will Your Majesty be gone?"

Zhuang Yan said, "There is no time yet, but if there is anything in the Jade Palace that you cannot handle, you can contact me directly using the Heavenly Profound Jade Cup. Only you know the specific method."

At this point, Zhuang Yan continued, "If it is a major event that you cannot handle, contact me using the Heavenly Profound Jade Cup, and I will return to take charge."

Fire Spirit Immortal breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that Zhuang Yan would go into seclusion and disappear from the world, and then she really wouldn't be able to manage such a big place in the mortal realm.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand," Fire Spirit Immortal bowed and said.

Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "Then I entrust the affairs of the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm entirely to you."

Fire Spirit Immortal accepted the order and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will do my utmost to accomplish all tasks."

After arranging the affairs of the Dust Realm Jade Palace, Zhuang Yan left Mount Buzhou and went to cultivate in the mortal world.

Just two months after Zhuang Yan left, Sun Wukong came to Buzhou Mountain from Huaguo Mountain. He was about to go to Lingtai Palace to pay his respects to Zhuang Yan when he was told by Huoling Zhenxian that Zhuang Yan had already entered the mortal world to cultivate.

Sun Wukong was greatly surprised and hurriedly asked, "Uncle, why didn't you tell me when you entered the mortal world to cultivate?"

Huo Ling Zhenxian laughed and said, "His Majesty went in a hurry. Huaguo Mountain is high and far away, and there was no time to inform him."

Sun Wukong was very upset and said, "I even brought him a gift."

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "It's alright, just leave it here for now, and we'll present it to His Majesty when he returns."

Sun Wukong said, "That won't do. I have to take this gift back with me so I can present it to my uncle when I see him in the future."

Fire Spirit Immortal looked at Sun Wukong and shook his head slightly, saying, "I didn't expect the dignified Victorious Fighting Buddha to be so petty."

"Hehe." Sun Wukong laughed, "Don't provoke me. This gift of mine is extremely valuable, and no one but my uncle is worthy of receiving it."

After saying that, Sun Wukong did not mention the matter again, but said, "By the way, my uncle once said that I should choose a house on Buzhou Mountain so that I can live here permanently in the future."

Fire Spirit Immortal laughed and said, "Although the Victorious Fighting Buddha is stingy, I, the Great Fate Master, am not stingy at all."

At this point, the Fire Spirit Immortal summoned a young attendant and instructed him, "Take the Victorious Fighting Buddha to choose a residence, and take him to the best blessed land to select one."

The boy bowed and accepted the order, then bowed to Sun Wukong and said, "Holy Buddha, please follow me."

Sun Wukong took out a gourd and handed it to the Fire Spirit Immortal, then said with a smile, "If my uncle ever returns, please inform me immediately, sister. Farewell."

After saying this, Sun Wukong followed the boy and left the Fire Spirit Palace to choose a residence.

Fire Spirit Immortal watched Sun Wukong leave with a smile, then looked down at the gourd in her hand. Curious, she opened the gourd stopper, and the next moment, a dazzling golden light and a fragrant aroma filled the air.

As the golden light dissipated and the fragrance filled the air, the Fire Spirit Immortal peered intently into the gourd, where three gleaming golden elixirs lay quietly. (End of Chapter)