A master of comedy!

Chapter 172 The Birth of the Monkey King
His boast of smashing the Heavenly Palace and causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace might have sounded outrageous and taboo to others, but the half-drunk Zhou Sheng slapped his thigh and praised it.

"The golden monkey rises with a mighty cudgel... and the jade sky is cleared of dust!"

Upon hearing this poem, a golden light suddenly flashed in Xiao Sheng's eyes. He was overjoyed and drank several cups of monkey wine.

"Good, good, good! This poem is really great, I, Old Sun, love it!"

The more he looked at Zhou Sheng, the more compatible he felt. With the alcohol taking effect, he simply put his arm around the other man's shoulder and said, "Brother Zhou, let's... hiccup... become sworn brothers!"

"Alright... let's become sworn brothers!"

Zhou Sheng was already somewhat delirious. Hearing that the Great Sage wanted to become sworn brothers with him, he was naturally overwhelmed with excitement and spoke without restraint.

"In Journey to the West, the Seven Sages swore brotherhood... Let's... also swear brotherhood... and rebel against... that damned Heaven!"

Xiao Sheng's eyes lit up. He felt that this young man was just to his liking. He was not hypocritical at all. Although his cultivation was a bit low, he had all sorts of magical methods and his skills were quite remarkable.

The two men chopped off chicken heads, drank blood wine, swore an oath to the heavens, and knelt down to make a pact.

At the moment the ceremony was completed, Zhou Sheng tightly grasped that furry hand and exclaimed excitedly, "Brother Monkey!"

Little Sheng beamed and said, "Second Brother!"

Zhou Sheng felt something was off; why did he feel like he was a bit like Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)?

After drinking a few more cups, Zhou Sheng finally couldn't hold on any longer and became completely drunk, falling asleep on the stone table.

It was already late at night. Even though Little Saint had an indestructible body, he was a little drunk after drinking so many cups. At his command, his monkey followers brought animal skins and soft branches and leaves and covered Zhou Sheng with them.

"From now on, he will be your second king!"

Xiao Sheng glanced at Yao Tai Feng and Jin Se, who were also drunk, then his eyes darted around. He gently exhaled, creating a long gust of wind that blew the two women to Zhou Sheng's side. From a distance, it looked as if the three of them were sleeping together.

"Hehe, Second Brother, take a good rest. I, Old Sun, will help you make this marriage happen!"

It had long noticed that the way these two women looked at its brother Zhou was strange, the feeling... was like the female monkeys that chased after it and stuck their butts out when it patrolled the mountains.

After doing all this, he clapped his hands, returned to the ancient pine tree, and quickly turned into a stone, absorbing the moonlight to continue nurturing the stone embryo.

In a few more days, it will be fully "born". With its second brother here, it can face this challenge with peace of mind.

……

Time seems to stretch endlessly within a wine pot, and the world expands vastly in a drunken stupor.

Having lived in this world for many years, this was the first time Zhou Sheng had ever gotten drunk. In his hazy state, the skin on his fingertips was as delicate as brocade, like soft jade that would melt at the touch.

I heard a soft moan.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but it seemed he had a wonderful dream in which he was surrounded by warmth and fragrance, and his delicate body trembled slightly. He was so fond of her that he couldn't bear to let her go.

In his hazy state, he seemed to see Yao Taifeng's face, which also resembled Jinse. Her skin was crystal clear, and her petal-like red lips seemed to gleam like jewels in the moonlight.

He couldn't resist and kissed her.

The texture is delicate and realistic, with a faint fragrance that is hard to describe, yet it instantly ignites a certain desire.

Just as he was about to take it a step further, he heard a gasp and was suddenly pushed away.

As his head hit the ground, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"This dream felt pretty real."

The moonlit night was silent, and all was still.

Only the hexagram symbolizing the Heavenly Wind Encounter deep within his sea of ​​consciousness shone brightly, slowly dissipating only when the Zi and Chou cycles.

……

The next day, early morning.

As the sun rose, Zhou Sheng opened his eyes. His head was still a little dizzy and throbbing, and he didn't know if it was because of a hangover.

He found himself lying on the ground, covered with animal skins, but there was no beautiful woman beside him.

Was last night really just a dream?

But that feeling was just too real.

Zhou Sheng shook his head, walked to the vicinity of the strange rock, and was about to speak when he heard Monkey King's voice in his ear. "Second brother, you've woken up just in time! Quickly help me, Old Sun, protect the Dharma!"

Dharma protector?

Zhou Sheng was taken aback, then realized what he meant and asked excitedly, "Brother Monkey, are you finally going to completely shed your stone body?"

"Exactly. Last night's battle, by some twist of fate, actually helped me remove the last part of my body, which allowed me to get it done faster than I expected."

"No problem, Brother Monkey, I'll protect you. How long will it take?"

"It will take no more than an hour. During this time, I cannot be disturbed by external forces, otherwise it may become a stillborn fetus."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that Monkey King's years of accumulation and preparation were all about to come.

"understood."

Zhou Sheng only said these three words, without saying much more or making any pledges, but his expression was extremely serious and his words were exceptionally firm.

A true man keeps his promise, even at the cost of his life.

Just like how he could rush to the scene under the stars and kill dozens of people in order to repay the kindness of that thunderbolt.

Zhou Sheng disliked using polite words; whether it was gratitude or resentment, it was all in his hands.

"Second brother, actually last night was the biggest ordeal I faced after my birth, but I've already overcome it, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

"However, I've been dreaming about a supernatural power lately, but it's like looking at flowers through a fog; I can never see it clearly. When I'm born, I might fully understand it, and it might even manifest on my stone body. You can take a look too; it would be best if you could learn it."

"Hehe, after all, we shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders!"

The little saint earnestly offered his advice.

Zhou Sheng's eyes flashed, and he was about to speak when a figure carrying an ancient zither floated over from afar. She was still dressed in white, looking like a fairy, and her gaze was slightly evasive when she met Zhou Sheng's eyes.

Yao Taifeng, holding an umbrella, accompanied her.

Boss Feng was still dressed like a female knight-errant, her hair slightly disheveled, which made her look even more dashing and unrestrained. She was carrying a wild rabbit in her hand, as if she had just returned from hunting.

Without saying a word, she glared at Zhou Sheng, seemingly with a hint of reproach.

"lecher……"

With a gentle touch of her full, rosy lips, she uttered those three words.

Zhou Sheng was taken aback, staring at her red lips, his heart inexplicably fluttering.

Could it be that last night... wasn't a dream?

"My two younger siblings—"

Before Monkey King could finish speaking, Yao Tai Feng quickly interrupted him.

“Brother Sun, we are not from Danshan… Please don’t talk nonsense. I’ll let it go, but don’t tarnish Fairy Qin’s reputation.”

Jinse glanced at her, her red lips slightly pursed, and she remained silent.

Little Saint paid no heed to the cunning schemes and intrigues among these women. He laughed loudly and said, "Come here quickly and help me, Old Sun, protect the Dharma!"

The magical power swirled like a vortex, whipping up a howling gale that blew the two women right up to Zhou Sheng.

"Hahaha, there's no time to lose, I'm going to break through this stone structure in one go!"

Boom!

The earth's veins trembled faintly, and rocks rolled down, as if the Monkey King, who had been imprisoned for five hundred years in Journey to the West, was about to be born.

The strange stone underwent a magical transformation, sometimes growing larger and sometimes shrinking, shimmering with five-colored light, resembling the stone used by Nuwa to mend the sky in mythology.

Strange characters appeared on the stone, resembling flying birds, swimming fish, running beasts, and wood and stone...

Zhou Sheng was suddenly startled when he saw those mysterious words.

He stared blankly into space, his eyes vacant, as if he were witnessing countless changes repeating endlessly, a cycle of life.

……

(End of this chapter)