Primordial Era: I am a member of the Jie Sect, and I am the God of Literature.

This is nothing compared to what he experienced back then, when he was just a rogue cultivator who foresaw the potential of the Heavenly Court and gradually rose to his current level. The humiliations and experiences he endured are nothing compared to what he has gone through.

Moreover, the Heavenly Court's dispatch of him to Flower Fruit Mountain to extend an invitation likely had many implications.

The will of Heaven is likely to follow the intention of Brother Taibai and promote the development of the Journey to the West calamity.

However, because of this, Sun Wukong was taken in as a disciple by Su Shaochen of the Jie Sect, and not just any disciple, but someone who had joined the Jie Sect.

Therefore, if the Heavenly Court were to act in accordance with the will of Heaven, it would be tantamount to insulting the Jie Sect as well.

Furthermore, since the Heavenly Emperor has already clashed with the Primordial Sage, if he also fails to maintain good relations with the Jie Sect, there is a high possibility that Haotian will be sidelined in the entire Heavenly Court.

Ever since the Jie Sect mastered the Zhou Tian Star Array, its ambitions and style of doing things have made it an entity in the entire Heavenly Court that is extremely disregarding the Heavenly Emperor.

They looked at the Heavenly Emperor with a hint of disdain, and now the Jie Sect occupies countless fortunes in the Heavenly Court. Whether in terms of strength or status, they are capable of competing with the Heavenly Emperor.

Haotian is too busy trying to appease them. If they offend the Jie Sect, the celestial officials who have sided with Haotian will likely have a hard time in the Heavenly Court in the future.

After considering all these factors, the Heavenly Emperor finally entrusted him with this important task, not only to satisfy the Jie Sect, but also to ensure the smooth progress of the Journey to the West.

Therefore, when the Barefoot Immortal entered the Water Curtain Cave, he cupped his hands and said, "The Barefoot Immortal greets the Great Sage. The Heavenly Emperor was overjoyed to hear that you, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, had been appointed by the Heavenly Emperor in the Lingxiao Palace. He has been entrusted with overseeing the life, death, prosperity, and incense offerings of the myriad monkey races of the primordial world, and has been granted the fortune of a second-rank celestial official. With official rank and salary, I wonder what the Great Sage thinks?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Haha, that brat Haotian certainly knows how to get things done, I, old Sun, agree!"

Below, all the monkeys and their followers chanted in unison, "Great Sage Equal to Heaven! Great Sage Equal to Heaven!!"

Although the Barefoot Immortal smiled as he looked at Sun Wukong, for some reason, the Sun Wukong before him gave him a strange feeling, as if the Sun Wukong before him wasn't the real Sun Wukong, because the other party had directly agreed...

It's as if the opponent knows all the major moves, just as if the pieces have escaped control and are aware of the game's existence!

The two Western Saints are also paying attention to Sun Wukong's growth. That's right, this time, his journey to the West is a done deal!

You countless powerful beings of the primordial world want to scheme against us, right? Then we in the West will grant your wish. As long as you can scheme, let's see who can break this deadlock.

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With Sun Wukong's agreement, the Barefoot Immortal and Sun Wukong arrived at the Heavenly Court, where the Jade Emperor bestowed upon them great honors.

The Heavenly Emperor's Seal, blessed by the will of Heaven, now radiated countless golden lights, and the divine power permeated the entire primordial world.

Haotian's voice echoed throughout the prehistoric world: "Sun Wukong of Flower Fruit Mountain has attained the Dao through unparalleled creation, and is entrusted by the Heavenly Emperor with a noble character. He is hereby bestowed the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and enjoys the incense offerings and fortune of the second rank of the Heavenly Court. He will oversee all matters concerning the monkey race throughout the prehistoric world and establish the Tranquility Department and the Peace Department to assist him. The candidates for the two departments can be appointed by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven himself."

"Furthermore, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven is of noble character and extraordinary abilities; therefore, he will be dispatched to the Peach Garden to guard it!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was overjoyed. When he looked at Haotian, he no longer addressed him as "Haotian brat," and said, "I, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, thank the Heavenly Emperor!"

The Tranquility Department and the Peaceful Spirit Department are both fourth-rank divine offices, which are entitled to enjoy the fourth-rank fortune of the Heavenly Court. Furthermore, they have many different ranks of positions below them, which Sun Wukong can choose to fill.

This was a significant gesture within the entire Heavenly Court, and it also demonstrated Haotian's goodwill towards the Jie Sect.

Sun Wukong later intended to promote Buddhism in the West. Although he ostensibly joined Buddhism, he was now officially granted a divine position in the Heavenly Court and enjoyed the fortune of the Heavenly Court.

Haotian refused to believe that the merit he accumulated would not fall into the hands of his Heavenly Court...

Therefore, Haotian not only showed goodwill to the Jie Sect, but also directly calculated the merits of Western Buddhism.

Even the two Western Saints were impressed by the depth of Haotian's forbearance and scheming.

But neither the two Western Saints nor the Buddhist monks stopped them. What could they say when the other party had outsmarted them?

However, when Buddha saw Sun Wukong hopping and skipping into the Peach Garden, a slight smile appeared on Buddha's face.

Not only was he outmaneuvered by Haotian this time, but he also allowed Haotian to let him join the Western Great Xing army alone back then. So what if he gets to eat some peaches now!

Sun Wukong, who was named the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, began to travel to the Three Mountains and Five Peaks while in Heaven, and often sat down to discuss the Dao with a group of disciples of the Jie Sect.

Sometimes when I feel bored, I go back to Flower Fruit Mountain, where the Tranquility Department and the Peaceful Spirit Department are in charge. Sun Wukong has already been selected from among the monkeys and his followers in Flower Fruit Mountain.

They were Beng and Ba, two of the four generals.

As for Generals Ma and Liu, Sun Wukong felt that they had a background and were destined to leave Flower Fruit Mountain in the future, so he chose them because they were from Flower Fruit Mountain.

The two generals, Ma and Liu, were none other than Yuan Hong and Chi-Bottomed Macaque. Chi-Bottomed Macaque couldn't help but feel envious as he watched Beng and Ba, the two generals who were going to the Heavenly Court to become celestial officials. That was a fourth-rank divine position!

Beng and Ba were only at the peak of the mortal realm, but after being blessed with the fourth-grade fortune of the Heavenly Court, they are said to have cultivated all the way to the initial stage of the Profound Immortal.

But he, the Red-Bottomed Macaque, is only at the high-level Earth Immortal stage, and that's only with the guidance of a Great Ape...

Seeing that the red-bottomed macaque seemed somewhat distracted, Yuan Hong smiled and said, "What's so special about that Heavenly Court's divine office? If you ever want to join the Heavenly Court, I can make the trip for you, but the Heavenly Court is not a good place!"

"Those who reach the Taiyi realm and enter the Heavenly Court can be granted the title of a third- or fourth-rank deity of fortune."

"All Great Luo Golden Immortals hold a second-rank position. Those with powerful backers can be granted a first-rank position, and Quasi-Saints can enter the Heavenly Court as Super-Rank beings!"

"If you truly wish to seize some of the Heavenly Court's fortune and cultivate in the future, you can also prove your divine position, just like the Wenchang Emperor of the Primordial Era. I also have a divine position in the Heavenly Court, called the Four Wasted Stars, but I have never been to the Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing the words of the giant ape beside him, the red-bottomed macaque was startled. It turned out that among the four generals, everyone except him had a divine position, while he himself did not.

Even if he didn't need this divine position, the Red-Bottomed Macaque wanted one to prove himself...

Seeing this, Yuan Hong couldn't help but laugh. Although the Red-Bottomed Macaque had good aptitude, it was still too young. However, Yuan Hong did not object to the Red-Bottomed Macaque's desire and even encouraged it, saying, "You understand Yin and Yang, know human affairs, are good at entering and exiting, avoid death and prolong life. Your innate supernatural powers are extraordinary. You can observe the deficiencies of all living beings in the primordial world and try to prove your divine position. This will also be of great benefit to your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, the red-bottomed macaque nodded emphatically and began to cultivate even more diligently.

On the other side, Sun Wukong suddenly remembered that he also had the task of guarding the Peach Garden, so he used the Travel Technique to come to the Peach Garden.

Upon entering the garden, Sun Wukong became increasingly engrossed in the peaches, as if each peach was constantly drawing his attention. (End of Chapter)