I just activated my Eternal Eye and joined the chat group!

Bodhi Patriarch was unaware of the stone monkey's inner thoughts. He appeared here simply because he had foreseen that his stone monkey was destined for him and that the stone monkey had a good nature, so he wanted to take him as a disciple.

He chuckled and asked, "Does my disciple have a name?"

"Reporting to Master, I was born from a stone many years ago and have no surname or name since."

"Oh, then, I'll give you a name."

After that, the stone monkey successfully obtained the name Sun Wukong.

Although he arrived hundreds of years early, he was still called Sun Wukong, which gave Sun Wukong a new perspective on his name.

"There's no reason for this? Am I still not out of the woods?"

After thinking for a long time, Sun Wukong still couldn't come to a conclusion, so he finally gave up trying.

Let's learn some skills first. Only with extraordinary abilities can we truly control our own destiny.

Following the Bodhi Patriarch, Sun Wukong entered Fangcun Mountain to cultivate.

Just like in the original story, Patriarch Bodhi did not teach Sun Wukong supernatural powers and skills at the beginning. Instead, he let him roam freely on Fangcun Mountain and completely let Sun Wukong grow up on his own.

However, Sun Wukong himself did not intend to let himself be. In addition to the few disciples of Patriarch Bodhi, there were countless ancient books and books from various schools of thought in the Three Star Cave.

Over the course of seven years, Sun Wukong immersed himself in the sea of ​​books, constantly broadening his horizons and expanding his mind.

Gradually, Sun Wukong's appearance became more and more like a human. If it weren't for the golden monkey hair covering his body, one could hardly tell that he was a monkey just by looking at his face.

That day, during the patriarch's morning prayers, he suddenly asked Sun Wukong, "Monkey, how long have you been in my Three Star Cave?"

Sun Wukong was taken aback, then realized that his master was about to teach him magic. He immediately replied respectfully, "Reporting to Master, seven winters and summers have passed since I came to the Three Star Cave!"

The patriarch nodded and smiled, "Seven years have passed. I wonder if my disciple has found the path of cultivation he desires?"

"Master, I wish to learn the method to achieve immortality!" Sun Wukong answered truthfully. Immortality was his dream, and his voyage was also to find the method to achieve immortality.

Although chat groups could fulfill his dream, it would cost money!

The patriarch pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "The method of achieving immortality is extremely rare. This monkey has read books for seven years, could it be that all he has achieved is such unrealistic ambition?"

The patriarch came before Sun Wukong, tapped him on the head three times with a mustard seed in his hand, then walked away with his hands behind his back, leaving behind a group of fellow disciples who were criticizing Sun Wukong.

It was the dead of night.

Following the instructions given by his master, Sun Wukong arrived at his master's residence.

Seeing that the Patriarch was still dozing, Sun Wukong did not disturb him. He quietly knelt in front of the Patriarch's bed, and the Patriarch woke up.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult, the Dao is most profound, do not take the golden elixir lightly, without encountering a sage to impart the secret, your mouth will be weary and your tongue dry." The Patriarch sat up from the bed, looked at Sun Wukong kneeling on the ground, and laughed: "Monkey, what are you doing here with your master in the middle of the night?"

"Hehe! Master tapped my head three times today and then left with his hands behind his back. Wasn't that just telling me to come in through the back door to pay my respects to the Patriarch at midnight?" Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch thought to himself, "This monkey is indeed clever; it has seen through my intentions today."

“Alright! Then what does the monkey want to learn?” asked Patriarch Bodhi.

"Master, please stop teasing this monkey! I want to learn the secret to immortality. Please, Patriarch, teach your disciple the secret to immortality!" Sun Wukong knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

Upon hearing this, the patriarch shook his head and chuckled, "You little monkey. Alright, come closer and whisper in my ear, and I will impart to you a secret technique."

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped forward. The Patriarch whispered in Sun Wukong's ear and passed on the Great Celestial Technique to him.

After that, Sun Wukong rarely went to the library and spent every day cultivating with his master.

One day, the Patriarch looked at Sun Wukong, who had achieved great success in his cultivation, and said, "Monkey, do you know that after becoming an immortal, one must still undergo three calamities?"

Sun Wukong replied, "I read in a book that every five hundred years there will be lightning, fire, and wind disasters. If you survive them, you continue to live; if you don't, you die and your life is extinguished."

The patriarch nodded in satisfaction and said, "Since you already know, I will not beat around the bush. I have thirty-six transformations and seventy-two transformations here, all of which can help you avoid the three calamities. Which one would you like to learn, my disciple?"

Sun Wukong replied without hesitation, "Disciple is willing to learn more! I'll learn all seventy-two transformations!"

The patriarch smiled and shook his head, clearly having already anticipated this answer.

Next, the Patriarch taught Sun Wukong the Seventy-Two Transformations. Sun Wukong was quick to learn and mastered all seventy-two transformations in a short time. His cultivation level also improved greatly, and he ascended to heaven and attained immortality!

One day, Sun Wukong was studying the art of cloud-riding when his master saw him. Seeing how he was climbing the clouds, the master smiled and asked, "Monkey, would you like to learn the profound art of cloud-riding?"

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up immediately, and he said, "Master! When I was reading a book earlier, I learned about a supernatural power called 'Golden Light Across the Earth'! Could it be that Master knows this technique?"

Upon hearing this, the patriarch paused for a moment before laughing and saying, "You monkey, you're always so ambitious. That 'Golden Light Leap' is a great supernatural power that can only be comprehended by yourself; no one else can teach you. I have a move called 'Somersault Cloud' here, which can travel 108,000 li in one somersault. It would be very suitable for you, my disciple."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong nodded thoughtfully.

It's likely that the "Law of Heaven and Earth" in the original story was something he comprehended after reaching a certain level of cultivation. After all, even though the Patriarch had already taught him the Somersault Cloud, Sun Wukong still hadn't obtained the cultivation method for "Law of Heaven and Earth."

Now that the patriarch had explained it this way, Sun Wukong immediately understood.

"As expected of a supernatural power, its prestige is truly high."

After spending some time learning the Somersault Cloud technique, Sun Wukong felt he had achieved perfection and no longer needed to worry about his lifespan. He then returned to the library to continue his unfinished mission.

Upon seeing this, the Patriarch simply smiled and nodded, then paid no further attention to Sun Wukong.

Ten years later.

When Sun Wukong emerged from the library, his entire monkey-like demeanor had completely changed.

Now, please call him the Culture Monkey!

"Monkey, come to see me."

He heard the voice of the Patriarch in his ears, and Sun Wukong's body transformed into a golden light, instantly arriving at the back mountain to meet the Patriarch.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong, the Patriarch smiled and said, "In just ten years, you have comprehended supernatural powers. Wukong's talent is indeed remarkable."

"Hehe! It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching!" Sun Wukong said shyly, "I wonder why Master called me here?"

The patriarch then produced a jade talisman and said, “This is my token. If you, Monkey, ever wish to become an official in Heaven, give this to His Majesty the Jade Emperor. Out of respect for me, the Jade Emperor should grant you a good official position.”

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up upon seeing this. After taking the jade talisman, he asked, "Master, you actually know the Jade Emperor? Did you cultivate together before?"

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch laughed heartily: "Hahaha! That was all a long time ago. Alright, monkey, you've been away from home for twenty years, it's time for you to go back."

Sun Wukong nodded: "Yes! Your disciple will often come back to visit the Patriarch!"

Patriarch Bodhi nodded, waved his hand, and Sun Wukong left the world of ephemeral existence and returned to the seashore of Xiniu Hezhou.

The place is still the same as before, not much has changed.

Sun Wukong bowed to the surroundings and said, "Thank you for the grace bestowed upon me by the Patriarch! I am off!"

But there was no response.

Sun Wukong knew that this was the last test left to him by his master; he would go back after he got through it!

"Well, that must be it!"

A golden light streaked across the sky, and Sun Wukong had returned to Flower Fruit Mountain.

Twenty years is like only a few days for Huaguo Mountain, a secluded paradise; hardly any monkeys have died.

When Sun Wukong returned, his appearance had changed so much that none of the monkeys dared to recognize him.

"Alas, it seems that Flower Fruit Mountain is no longer suitable for me." Sun Wukong sighed and returned to the Water Curtain Cave.

To be fair, Flower Fruit Mountain was indeed a blessed land, and Sun Wukong planned to enclose the surrounding area and live there himself.

"By the way, I should take some time to go to the Heavenly Court. I became an immortal in the Three Star Cave without even a heavenly tribulation, so my name should still be on the Book of Life and Death." Sun Wukong said softly, "Hmm, I also need to get the Golden Cudgel, but I don't know what to trade with the Old Dragon King for it?"

While Sun Wukong was deep in thought, Buddha Tathagata, far away in the West, frowned.

"Strange, why has the flourishing of Buddhism suddenly fallen into chaos?"

The Jade Emperor, sensing the shift in fate, shrugged and said, "It's time to rearrange things again."

After tidying up the Water Curtain Cave, Sun Wukong somersaulted up to the heavens to report to the Jade Emperor, letting him know that he had become an immortal and to have his name removed from the Book of Life and Death.

Nantianmen.

When Sun Wukong arrived, the one on duty was the Heavenly King of Growth.

He had blue skin and held a wisdom sword. Upon seeing Sun Wukong, he said, "Who dares to trespass on the Southern Heavenly Gate? Quickly state your name!"

Sun Wukong bowed and said, "I, Sun Wukong, have recently attained the status of a celestial being and have come to the Heavenly Court to register."

"Oh?" The Heavenly King of Growth sized up Sun Wukong and realized he couldn't see through him. He was immediately startled and said, "You must wait. I'll send someone to inform him right away!"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Thank you for your trouble!"

As he spoke, he took out some local fruits from Flower Fruit Mountain from his pocket and placed them on the table, saying, "Your Majesty must be tired from your shift! These are fruits from Flower Fruit Mountain; please use them to quench your thirst!"

The Heavenly King of Growth glanced at the fruit Sun Wukong had taken out; it was indeed a rare and excellent fruit. His serious expression relaxed slightly, and he said, "You monkey are quite clever. Don't worry, as long as you don't do anything to harm the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Court won't interfere with you."

The two sat down and ate some fruit. Before long, the soldier who had gone to report returned and respectfully said, "Reporting to the Heavenly King, His Majesty has summoned Sun Wukong to the side hall to see him."

Seeing this, Sun Wukong stood up, cupped his hands to the Heavenly King of Growth, and said, "Let's talk again another day!"

"Brother, go ahead! Don't keep His Majesty waiting!" King Zengzhang replied with a smile.

He thought Sun Wukong was a very good person, and since he had eaten his food, he naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Wukong.

Following the soldier, we passed through rows of white jade corridors and arrived at a magnificent golden hall.

The soldier gestured "please" and then turned to leave.

Sun Wukong entered the main hall and quietly started a live broadcast.

[I met the Jade Emperor! Let's do a live stream to celebrate.]

Chapter 212 Minister Wukong.

Inside the main hall, the Jade Emperor, dressed in casual clothes, was looking at something while holding the Haotian Mirror.

When Sun Wukong approached, the Jade Emperor raised his eyes and immediately understood the cause and effect surrounding Sun Wukong. He then asked, "Monkey, do you wish to become an official in Heaven?"

Sun Wukong was taken aback. He knew that the officials in heaven were all in one place, and if he wanted to become an official, he would have to push out the existing ones. This was obviously something that would arouse jealousy, and Sun Wukong was unwilling to do it!

At this moment, the group chat was also bustling with activity.

【Gabriel】: Kongkong, hurry up and say yes! Isn't your dream to become an official and live a life of ease? Now the opportunity is right in front of you!

[Xia Shizi]: Yes, Kongkong! Opportunities are fleeting. If you don't seize them now, you won't have such a good chance again!

[Sasuke]: Charge, Kuu! Show off your skills in front of the Jade Emperor, and maybe he'll be so pleased that he'll reward you with a towering white jade pillar. Then you won't need to go to the Dragon King for the Ruyi Jingu Bang!

[Gintoki]: A towering white jade pillar? Hehehe~~

[Er Qiao]: I heard they recently created a Lolita Island, and the most famous thing on it is called the Sky-Piercing White Jade Pillar...