All the heavens begin with the mind-monkey.

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Zhe Xingsun wasn't too surprised to hear that the Black Wind Mountain local deity had seen through his supernatural powers.

After all, he hadn't hidden it when he fought those wolf demons before; he relied entirely on his indestructible body to fight those demon wolves head-on.

However, he hasn't yet unleashed the power of the gene lock. Perhaps, even if he did, this land wouldn't recognize him.

Upon hearing the local deity's words, Zhe Xingsun said, "I have no intention of seeking the Great Sage's potential. I came to Black Wind Mountain this time only to visit some masters and learn some skills."

Upon hearing this, the local deity of Black Wind Mountain showed a surprised expression. In the past, all the monkeys and their offspring who came to Black Wind Mountain were looking for the Great Sage's potential.

Sometimes he saved many, sometimes he couldn't save the lives of these monkeys. They came and went, through many seasons, and countless people died. But today, he never expected to meet a monkey who didn't come to seek the Great Sage's talents, but instead wanted to find a master and learn his skills.

He said, "Besides some monsters, what kind of powerful figures are there in Black Wind Mountain? Even I, a humble deity, have only seen a handful in years here..."

He paused here, as if remembering something, and looked at Zhe Xingsun with a somewhat surprised expression. After thinking for a moment, he didn't say anything, but only said, "If you want to find a master, coming to Black Wind Mountain is probably the wrong place."

Zhe Xingsun continued, "At first I didn't know, but after arriving here I realized that this place is beautiful with clear mountains and waters, fragrant flowers and trees, and after the rain the sky meets the green cliffs, and the wind blows the pines and unfolds the green screen. It is a good place. However, although the place is good, there are no great masters here, only some jackals, tigers, leopards, demons and monsters. I think I have come to the wrong place and I am about to leave."

The Black Wind Mountain local deity nodded. In the past, those monkeys and their offspring who came to seek the Great Sage's potential were all stubborn and wouldn't give up until they saw the coffin. Unexpectedly, today they saw a monkey who was willing to turn back.

If I can save this monkey's life, it will be a great deed, and I won't have wasted the benefits and guidance I received from that wise senior.

But just when he thought the monkey was about to leave, he saw that Zhe Xingsun was still sitting leisurely in the earth god temple, seemingly unwilling to leave, so he asked, "Are you still here? What are you waiting for?"

Upon hearing the other speak, Zhe Xingsun immediately seized the opportunity, saying, "Alas, though I wish to leave, I know not where to go. The mountains are high and the rivers are long. I've traveled all the way from Flower Fruit Mountain to here, and all I've seen along the way are people driven by fame and fortune, not a single one concerned with their own safety. If I were to return to Flower Fruit Mountain, I swore before I came that I would never go back until I had mastered all my skills. Now, I know not where to go..."

The Black Wind Mountain local official was somewhat helpless. Upon hearing the other party's words, he knew that if he didn't offer more benefits, the other party probably wouldn't want to leave.

Why is this monkey so shameless? It's unlike any of the monkeys he's seen before.

After pondering for a moment, realizing he couldn't pass on his own abilities to the man, and unable to find a place to seek immortality, he said, "Didn't you eat some fruit and gain the indestructible power? You've certainly acquired some skills. It seems your background is extraordinary; perhaps you'll find your own path in the future. I still have some orchid-like immortal fruits; take them with you when you leave. Also, I think you should release the spiritual essence you stole earlier. Consuming spiritual essence raw, even if you cultivate some supernatural powers, will likely bring retribution in the future."

When Zhe Xingsun saw that the other party was unwilling to pass on his supernatural powers, it seemed that he was not the person the other party was waiting for. Even if he now had the real name of Sun Wukong, he was afraid that these people would not recognize him.

However, obtaining those orchid-like immortal fruits is a good thing.

After thinking for a moment, he said again, "Thank you for your guidance, old immortal."

The Black Wind Mountain local deity nodded. Although the monkey was a bit shameless, it was still quite respectful in its actions.

I remember the first time I met him, he bowed to me. The monkeys and their offspring I had met before were never so respectful to him; some even came up with sticks to beat him.

Just then, he noticed a troubled look on Zhe Xingsun's face and couldn't help but ask, "Is there anything else troubling you?"

Zhe Xingsun said, "Alas, I have traveled all the way from Flower Fruit Mountain, enduring many hardships and encounters with bandits, monsters, and demons along the way. I have climbed mountains and crossed rivers to reach where I am today, but I never expected to have to return without finding many masters. Although I possess some skills, I fear the journey I took was difficult. I think it would be good if I had a suitable weapon and a well-fitting suit."

Hearing this, the Black Wind Mountain Earth God said speechlessly, "Look at my Earth God Temple, what good things can I find? I only have this old ginseng staff left over from when I took human form, and a Ruyi scepter. If you don't mind, take them, I'll give them to you."

Zhe Xingsun chuckled and said, "How could I possibly accept the old immortal's things? But there are some monsters here, and I bet they have some weapons and armor. I hope the old immortal can give me some pointers."

Upon hearing this, the Black Wind Mountain local deity realized that this was the other party's intention.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, I'll tell you. Go north along this road, and there's a small stream. Follow the stream upstream, and there's a path with a small temple in the middle. There lives a wolf demon who practices Buddhism there, named Guangzhi. He has been cultivating in the mountains for many days, and with the help of a weapon-forging method he obtained from who-knows-where, he has spent a hundred years forging a weapon called Crimson Tide. This weapon is quite suitable for you."

Zhe Xingsun's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Actually, at first, he also wanted the weapon in Guangzhi's hands, but he didn't know where Guangzhi was.

After all, Black Wind Mountain isn't like the game, where you walk along a single path with demons waiting for you along the way.

Black Wind Mountain is actually quite vast, as described in the original text: "Ten thousand ravines vie for flow, and a thousand cliffs compete for beauty."

If it weren't for the land guiding him, he would have had to expend countless efforts to find Guangzhi's location.

Then he said, "I won't trouble you two with one matter. Please, venerable immortal, give me some guidance. Is there anywhere else I can obtain my armor?"

The Black Wind Mountain local deity shook his head. He could tell that it was fine if this monkey didn't say nice things, but if he did, it must be asking him for something. It was shameless and not easy to get rid of.

He said, "First, try to retrieve that weapon. Having a suitable weapon on you will make it easier to get another piece of armor. Otherwise, you should head back the way you came!"

Upon hearing this, Zhe Xingsun stopped asking questions, bowed, turned around, picked up the mountain-splitting axe, and headed out of the local temple.

First, try to get the Crimson Tide weapon; it should be enough for him in the early stages.

On the way, Zhe Xingsun looked at the spiritual energy surrounding his fingertips, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly pinched his hand. The spiritual energy immediately dissipated, turning into wisps of air that drifted away with the wind.

Since the Black Wind Mountain local deity said that forcibly seizing the spiritual essence from raw food is wrong, then let it go.

Moreover, he has now obtained many orchid-shaped peaches from the land, which also contain spiritual essence. The spiritual energy contained in these things is different from that in the spiritual fruits and pills he exchanged from the main god, but it is enough for him to use.

As he stepped out of the Earth God Temple, Zhe Xingsun suddenly sensed something was amiss. Looking back, he saw that the Earth God Temple behind him seemed to be hidden in a crevice between the rocks, but its location was somewhat different from the Earth God Temple he had seen earlier.

He thought about it and it didn't seem strange. If the local deity didn't have this ability, his temple would probably have been found by those wolf demons long ago.