Journey to the West: Become stronger by taking on disciples, start by recruiting a demonized Sun Wuk

He didn't think about it any further.

Sun Wukong was still kneeling there.

"Wukong, get up."

Chu Qing said, "You are my disciple, if I don't save you, who will I save?"

Sun Wukong then stood up.

He checked his cultivation level, which had broken through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, with a joyful expression.

Ying Zheng stepped forward to congratulate him: "Senior Brother, congratulations on breaking through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!"

Sun Wukong laughed, "Junior brother, my cultivation has finally caught up with yours!"

At this moment, Sun Wukong regained his authority as the eldest disciple.

Ying Zheng shook his head: "Although Junior Brother broke through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm earlier than Senior Brother..."

"But your cultivation is like a castle in the air, which may collapse at any time, or even lead to utter destruction."

"This is completely different from the strength my senior brother cultivated himself!"

Sun Wukong's eyes widened: "Junior brother, don't talk nonsense!"

"What castles in the air, what utter ruin!"

"With your senior brother here and your master protecting you, who would dare to let you fall into an abyss of no return? They'd have to ask my golden cudgel for permission first!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng felt a lump in his throat and was deeply moved.

Ying Zheng lived for thirteen years and only ever witnessed the wickedness of human nature; no one had ever truly been kind to him.

After becoming Chu Qing's disciple, he felt warmth for the first time.

His master doted on him, and his senior brothers protected him.

Ying Zheng felt his life had been worthwhile!

"Senior brother, you are so kind!" Ying Zheng said.

Sun Wukong felt a little uncomfortable: "What's so great about me, Old Sun? This is what I, your senior brother, should do."

Chu Qing interrupted them.

"Alright, stop with the mushy stuff!"

"Wukong, do you think breaking through to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm is something to be happy about?"

Wukong replied directly, "Master, is it wrong for me to be happy?"

Chu Qing sneered: "You could have directly become a Primordial Golden Immortal using that drop of Chaotic Demon Ape's essence blood."

"However, you have suffered a qi deviation, greatly reducing your cultivation level. You are now only at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

"Are you still happy?"

Wukong was shocked: "Huh?"

His heart was breaking!

He could have directly become a Primordial Golden Immortal.

However, due to a qi deviation, he has only reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Wukong felt he had missed a tremendous opportunity!

The joy I felt just moments ago vanished instantly.

Chu Qing chuckled to himself, "This monkey gets arrogant after achieving a little success."

At this moment, Ying Zheng bowed to Chu Qing and said, "Master, I have been here for several days."

"The Great Qin Dynasty has many matters to attend to, so I must depart now."

"Please grant my permission, Master."

Ying Zheng got up and left.

Chu Qing nodded: "Go ahead."

"Remember, never back down no matter what happens!"

"If you can't do that, return to Peach Blossom Spring immediately."

"Your teacher will always support you!"

"Did you understand?"

Ying Zheng nodded firmly: "Master, I understand!"

"Master, this disciple takes his leave."

He then turned to Sun Wukong and said, "Senior brother, junior brother is leaving."

After saying this, Ying Zheng turned and left.

Sun Wukong called out to him, "Junior brother, wait a minute."

Then Sun Wukong bowed to Chu Qing and said, "Master, I, Old Sun, am also going back to Flower Fruit Mountain."

Chu Qing calmly said, "Go ahead, it's up to you."

He then emphasized seriously: "Remember, if someone plots against you, fight back fiercely!"

"Make a big fuss, preferably turn the world upside down!"

"Come find me if anything happens, I'll cover for you!"

Chu Qing had benefited from Sun Wukong emptying the Dragon Palace's treasure vault, so he naturally understood.

A disciple like Sun Wukong should be allowed to cause trouble.

Moreover, the bigger the trouble they cause, the better!

Chu Qing's words made Sun Wukong's eyes light up!

The master is really good.

Sun Wukong thought that with his master's words, he could do whatever he wanted outside.

So he immediately nodded and said, "Master, I understand!"

"Master, this disciple takes his leave!"

After saying that, he said to Ying Zheng, "Junior brother, let's go, let's leave together."

Ying Zheng replied, "Okay."

The two bowed to Chu Qing and then left.

Watching their retreating figures, Chu Qing muttered to himself, "Sun Wukong went to the Dragon Palace; next, the Underworld will make its move."

"I wonder if this monkey will act according to the original ending."

"That's really interesting."

Although he said it was interesting, Chu Qing had already forgotten about it.

He lay back in the rocking chair and took out "The Fall of the School Beauty" to read.

……

On Sun Wukong's and Ying Zheng's side.

They left Baiyu Square and walked along the peach grove path.

Sun Wukong asked, "Junior brother, you said you were the king of Jambudvipa, right?"

"I'm going back to Flower Fruit Mountain to take care of some things. Can I visit you there?"

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Of course I welcome you to come here, Senior Brother."

"But I recently have a powerful enemy."

"You'll be in trouble if you come now."

"I'll invite you over after I defeat this enemy."

Sun Wukong immediately asked, "What enemy? Do you need my help?"

Ying Zheng gently shook his head: "I appreciate your kindness."

"I want to deal with this enemy myself."

Sun Wukong smiled and said, "We are brothers, there's no need to be so polite."

"Since you want to solve it yourself, then I'm not going to interfere."

"But remember, if you can't win, be sure to call me for help!"

Ying Zheng nodded: "Don't worry, senior brother. If I can't do it, I'll ask you for help!"

Sun Wukong: "It's a deal!"

They walked to the end of the path, laughing.

A door shimmering with seven colors stood there.

Sun Wukong and Ying Zheng exchanged a glance and walked into the room together.

……

The Great Qin Dynasty.

Inside Ying Zheng's bedchamber.

A seven-colored light gate suddenly appeared, and Ying Zheng walked out from it.

He immediately stopped smiling.

The awe-inspiring majesty of the Great Qin Emperor has been restored!

"successor!"

Ying Zheng shouted loudly.

Zhao Gao immediately pushed open the door and entered, bowing and saying, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Ying Zheng ordered: "Zhao Gao, immediately summon all officials to the palace for a meeting!"

Zhao Gao replied, "Yes, sir!"

Then he withdrew and conveyed Ying Zheng's order.

Soon, all the officials who received the order flew out of their homes.

They quickly arrived at the gates of the imperial palace before landing. The officials lined up in two rows and entered the palace in an orderly fashion.

As the officials walked toward the council hall, they secretly exchanged whispers: "Why has His Majesty suddenly summoned all the officials?"

"I don't know, His Majesty must have something urgent to attend to."

"The Great Qin is currently peaceful and prosperous, and the people's lives are stable. Your Majesty should have no urgent matters."

"Don't ask. You'll know when you see His Majesty."

The officials entered the council hall, discussing amongst themselves, and quietly awaited Ying Zheng.

A moment later, Zhao Gao appeared and loudly announced, "His Majesty has arrived!"

Ying Zheng walked out steadily and sat on the dragon throne.

The assembled officials bowed and shouted in unison, "Your subjects pay their respects to Your Majesty!"

Ying Zheng raised his hand and said, "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The officials then stood up and stood properly.

Li Si stepped forward and asked directly, "What does Your Majesty wish to announce by summoning all officials?"

All the officials looked up at Ying Zheng, awaiting his orders.

Ying Zheng calmly said, "I have called you all here today because I have an important book that I want to read with you."

After speaking, Ying Zheng took out "On the Relationship between Productive Forces and Social Progress" and handed it to Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao handed the book to Li Si.

The other officials craned their necks, staring at the book in Li Si's hand.

His Majesty said he had a strange book to show everyone, and the ministers were all eager to know what it was.