Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 189 The Birth of the Monkey! (A long chapter of 10,000 words)

In an era when saints could not descend upon the Immortal Realm, the human race gained another saint-level warrior, the threat posed by which was self-evident.

Even the incarnations of saints fell silent at this moment, as they had no desire to test the power of the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation.

After successfully forging the twelve golden statues, Ying Zheng, a disciple of Jiang Heng, did not remain on the throne for long.

Once you reach the Quasi-Saint realm, worldly power holds little appeal, not even the supreme position of the Human Emperor.

After stabilizing the situation of the human race, Ying Zheng abdicated and passed the throne to a more capable ruler, and the human race began a new round of dynastic changes.

Everything in the world has its rise and fall, and the human race is no exception. This has nothing to do with the way of heaven, but is the basic law of the development of heaven and earth.

Jiang Heng didn't interfere much with anything concerning the human race. As long as no one else was plotting against him, Jiang Heng wouldn't interfere with the development of the human race at all.

As the river of time flows ever onward, the malevolent energy between heaven and earth begins to condense, and a new round of calamity begins to slowly take shape.

As the workings of fate unfolded, some chosen ones of destiny began to emerge in the Journey to the West, gradually embarking on the path that was originally theirs.

On this day, the peaceful and serene Flower and Fruit Mountain suddenly began to tremble, and colorful rays of light suddenly appeared, spreading across the sky.

"Boom!"

A tremendous roar resounded, and two golden beams shot into the ruins of the Ox and the Dipper, piercing through layers of spatial barriers and shooting from the Earthly Immortal Realm into the Celestial Realm.

The entire celestial realm was shaken. The Jade Emperor Haotian, who was already in a bad mood, instantly flew into a rage and ordered the heavenly soldiers and generals to thoroughly investigate the matter.

Meanwhile, in Flower Fruit Mountain, the benevolent body of the sage Zhunti, the old patriarch Bodhi, looked with satisfaction at a monkey not far away.

Having guarded the Five-Colored Stone for countless years, it has now matured and the Stone Monkey has finally been born.

As one of the most important protagonists in the Journey to the West's great calamity, the importance of this stone monkey to the Western Sect is self-evident.

With the birth of the stone monkey, all the powerful beings in the primordial world sensed it, and a long-planned drama was about to begin.

In today's primordial world, thanks to the efforts of certain individuals, the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West is no longer a secret.

Those who needed to know already knew, and those who shouldn't have heard about it had also heard rumors. Countless powerful individuals, with various motives, began to throw themselves into this great calamity.

Jiang Heng and Houtu, who were still traveling and enjoying themselves, also felt a connection at the moment the stone monkey was born.

"With the great calamity of the Journey to the West beginning and the workings of the heavens, all sides will likely have to take action!" Jiang Heng said.

"What's meant to happen will happen. I'm already content with this peaceful and beautiful time!" said Houtu Ancestral Witch with a gentle smile.

For Houtu, the ancestral witch, being able to spend such a long time with Jiang Heng, forgetting her worries and responsibilities, was already quite rare.

But even the best times must come to an end, and Houtu, the ancestral witch, knew very well what kind of responsibility Jiang Heng bore.

"Don't worry! The Journey to the West Calamity is just a small test. The Sage won't personally intervene. At most, we'll only be exchanging blows from afar!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

For Jiang Heng, the Journey to the West Calamity was undoubtedly of paramount importance, as it directly concerned whether the Heavenly Dao could achieve its goal.

However, to say that the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West is unimportant is indeed not that important. In this Great Tribulation, all parties will actually exercise great restraint.

Without the intervention of a sage, the clash would at most be at the quasi-sage level; it's impossible to say it would be terrifying.

However, in the great calamity of Journey to the West, all sorts of conspiracies and schemes are inevitable, and the final outcome depends entirely on the skill of each side.

"This great calamity, though it originated in the East, will ultimately return to the West, and is inextricably linked to Mahayana Buddhism!" said Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

"The two saints of the Western Sect were quite decisive, so it's not surprising that the current situation has come to this!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Since the Taiqing Sage converted the barbarians to Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism has gradually risen under the efforts of Duobao Daoren, and has indeed accumulated a lot of good fortune.

The two saints of the Western religion were naturally unwilling to let the fortune of the Western religion be taken away for nothing, and they quickly came up with a solution.

However, what many powerful figures did not expect was that the two saints of the Western Sect would be so decisive.

Under the arrangement of two saints of the Western Sect, a large number of Western Sect disciples entered Mahayana Buddhism, and even revered Vairocana Buddha as the master of Mahayana Buddhism.

On the surface, this appears to be a depletion of the Western religion's fortune, thereby enhancing the fortune of Mahayana Buddhism, but the reality is not so.

With a large number of Western Buddhist disciples entering Mahayana Buddhism, the situation in Mahayana Buddhism has become quite chaotic, with various factions constantly vying for power.

On the surface, Vairocana Buddha is still the master of Mahayana Buddhism, but now, Mahayana Buddhism is no longer ruled by Vairocana Buddha alone.

However, Vairocana Buddha could not refuse these Western religion disciples from joining Mahayana Buddhism, since Mahayana Buddhism and Western religions originated from the same source.

Moreover, the incorporation of Western sect disciples into Mahayana Buddhism is, in effect, constantly increasing the fortune of Mahayana Buddhism.

If all these Western sect disciples can be subdued, Mahayana Buddhism will be able to seize nearly 70% of the Western sect's fortune.

Furthermore, the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West is just around the corner, and the rise of the Western Sect is an inevitable trend of Heaven, which even a sage would find difficult to stop.

Once the Journey to the West tribulation is successfully concluded, if the Great Sun Tathagata can completely control Mahayana Buddhism, he will immediately be blessed with immeasurable fortune.

At that time, not only will their own cultivation advance by leaps and bounds, but it will not be entirely impossible for them to even see the hope of becoming a saint.

It was precisely because of this temptation that Vairocana Buddha allowed the disciples of the Western Sect to join Mahayana Buddhism.

Unfortunately, Vairocana Buddha underestimated the two saints of the Western Sect. This time, the two saints of the Western Sect were exceptionally well-prepared.

Originally, the vice leader of the Chan Sect, Daoist Randeng, after his death and being listed on the Investiture of the Gods, had transformed into the Ancient Buddha Randeng with the help of two saints from the Western Sect.

Later, disciples of the Chan Sect, Cihang Daoren, Julusun, and Puxian Zhenren, joined the Western Sect and became Guanyin Bodhisattva, Julusun Buddha, and Puxian Bodhisattva respectively.

As for what kind of deal was made between the two saints of the Western Sect and Yuanshi Tianzun, that remains unknown.

However, it is certain that Yuanshi Tianzun must have had his own calculations. Otherwise, why would he have allowed his disciple to join the Western Paradise?

However, because of this, the Chan Sect suffered a great loss of vitality, with more than half of the Twelve Golden Immortals gone, and it has fallen into complete silence.

In addition to the original disciples of the Western Sect, such as Maitreya and Bhaisajyaguru, the Western Sect's influence within Mahayana Buddhism was not weak.

Although Vairocana Buddha's cultivation had advanced further after founding Mahayana Buddhism, he was still no match for the overwhelming power of others.

The disciples of the Western Sect, led by Dipankara Buddha, have formed a rival to Vairocana Buddha within Mahayana Buddhism.

It is under such circumstances that the Journey to the West tribulation ultimately returned to Mahayana Buddhism, which is not surprising.

For both Vairocana Buddha and the Western Paradise disciples led by Dipankara Buddha, the Journey to the West was of extraordinary importance.

Whoever gains the upper hand in the upcoming Journey to the West tribulations will undoubtedly gain the initiative in Mahayana Buddhism.

This may seem like a contest between Vairocana Buddha and Dipankara Buddha and other disciples of the Western Paradise, but in reality, it is all backed by saints.

Behind the Great Sun Tathagata stood Jiang Heng, the Sage of Taiqing, and the Master of Tongtian. Behind the disciples of the Western Sect, including the Ancient Buddha Dipankara, stood two Sages of the Western Sect and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

Using the Journey to the West calamity as a chessboard and the various protagonists of destiny as chess pieces, the saints were divided into two major camps and began their game.

After the birth of the stone monkey, the game of chess officially began, and the first to make a move was the Western Sage Zhunti.

Under the arrangement of the sage Zhunti, the old patriarch Shanshi Bodhi, the newly born stone monkey, still somewhat bewildered, witnessed the death of living beings as their lifespans were exhausted.

The fear between life and death is immense. It is precisely because of the fear of dying when one's lifespan is exhausted that seeking immortality and enlightenment has become the choice of many living beings.

It was because of this play, which was directed and acted by Patriarch Bodhi, that the stone monkey developed the idea of ​​seeking immortality and embarking on the path of cultivation.

Bodhi Patriarch's little tricks could not be hidden from those who were interested, but neither Jiang Heng nor Taiqing Laozi and other sages made a move.

After many hardships and arduous journeys, the stone monkey finally arrived in Xiniu Hezhou and became a disciple of the Bodhi Patriarch of Fangcun Mountain.

After the Bodhi Patriarch took him under his wing, he named him Sun Wukong, and the famous Great Sage Equal to Heaven thus began his journey of cultivation.

Sun Wukong truly deserves to be one of the main protagonists of the Journey to the West's great calamity. Under the influence of the mysterious gathering of fortune, Sun Wukong's cultivation speed can be described as advancing by leaps and bounds.

In just a few hundred years, Sun Wukong had already reached the realm of Golden Immortal, no less than Yang Jian in the past.

Of course, this refers to Yang Jian before he received guidance from Jiang Heng. After receiving guidance from Jiang Heng, Yang Jian was far superior to Sun Wukong.

Under the tutelage of Patriarch Bodhi, Sun Wukong not only learned the art of immortality, but also mastered supernatural powers such as the Seventy-Two Transformations and the Somersault Cloud.

After reaching the realm of the Golden Immortal, Sun Wukong was sent down the mountain by Patriarch Bodhi under a pretext, and the great calamity of the Journey to the West officially began from this moment.

At the moment the great calamity descended, malevolent energy gathered in the Immortal Realm, and the secrets of heaven were already affected by the calamity.

At this point, even sages could no longer deduce the secrets of heaven, and this was precisely the opportunity that all parties had been waiting for.

Unable to deduce the secrets of heaven, all parties can naturally conceal their plans from the perceptions of other sages, making their actions much easier.

Meanwhile, Sun Wukong, having completed his cultivation, returned to Flower Fruit Mountain, only to find that it had been occupied by other demons.

Huaguo Mountain is a blessed land with abundant spiritual energy, making it a sacred place for cultivation and naturally attracting the covetous eyes of powerful individuals.

Previously, with Patriarch Bodhi present, no powerful figure could occupy Flower Fruit Mountain. But after Sun Wukong's birth, Patriarch Bodhi no longer cared about Flower Fruit Mountain.

Upon seeing his monkey subjects enslaved by the demon race, Sun Wukong was naturally furious and immediately killed the demon.

With Sun Wukong's current cultivation level at the Golden Immortal realm, although he may not be considered a top expert in the Earthly Immortal Realm, he is still capable of dominating a region.

In the time that followed, Sun Wukong became king of Flower Fruit Mountain and lived a carefree life.

But as the protagonist of the Journey to the West tribulation, how could Sun Wukong always be so carefree? The fate of a chess piece is something he cannot control.

Soon, a conspiracy and scheming began surrounding Sun Wukong, and this time, the target of the scheme was the Dragon Clan.

Under the instigation of some demons, Sun Wukong soon learned that the Dragon Palace of the East Sea was filled with countless treasures and was incredibly rich.

Having been struggling to find a suitable magical weapon, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up upon hearing this news, and he immediately prepared to head to the Dragon King of the East Sea.

As the saying goes, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger! At this time, Sun Wukong had just achieved success in his cultivation and was looking down on all the heroes in the world.

Sun Wukong headed aggressively towards the East Sea Dragon Palace, without ever inquiring about the strength of the dragon race.

Of course, this is also because the Four Seas Dragon Clan has been extremely low-key in recent years since it returned to the human race, and has hardly shown its strength in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Even many powerful figures in the Immortal Realm were unaware that the Dragon Clan, freed from the shackles of karma, was no longer the same as before.

Just as Sun Wukong was heading to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, Jiang Heng arrived there a step ahead of him, where the Dragon King of the East Sea personally came out to greet him.

"I wonder what important matter brings the Human Emperor to my East Sea Dragon Palace at this time?" the East Sea Dragon King asked with utmost respect.

After the dragons were incorporated into the human race, they held Jiang Heng, the human emperor, in great awe and dared not make any moves for a long time.

Especially after learning that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were all incarnations of the Human Emperor before him, and the earth-shattering battle of saints during the Investiture of the Gods.

The attitude of the Four Seas Dragon Clan towards Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor, has subtly changed, becoming more respectful and daring not to disobey in the slightest.

"Under the workings of Heaven, a new round of calamity has descended upon the world, and the Dragon King must have already sensed it!" Jiang Heng said.

"I am naturally aware of this matter, but my East Sea Dragon Clan has always kept a low profile and rarely gets involved in any trouble. What does the Great Tribulation have to do with my East Sea Dragon Clan?" said the East Sea Dragon King.

That's true. The Four Seas Dragon Clan has always kept a low profile, hoping that no powerful figure will notice their existence.

This shows that the Four Seas Dragon Clan was truly terrified by the Great Calamity, and even though they are now connected to the human race by fate, they still act with extreme caution.

Under such a low-key situation, even when the Great Tribulation descended, it actually had little to do with the Dragon Clan. The Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods did not affect the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas.

"Hahaha! Your dragon race is indeed low-key and has never caused any trouble, but that does not mean that the dragon race will be safe and sound during the great calamity."

Living in the Immortal Realm, the Dragon Clan already possesses immense fortune, which is highly coveted by many powerful individuals.

"The Heavenly Court wants the Dragon Clan to submit to the Heavenly Realm, and the Western Religion wants the Dragon Clan to belong to the Western Religion. How could they let you Dragon Clan go?" Jiang Heng said.

A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime! After so many years of recuperation, the dragon race has not only become stronger, but its fortune has also become more prosperous.

For the Heavenly Court and the Western Religion, who were eager for great prosperity, the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas naturally became a coveted prize, and how could they not be envious?

"Does the Emperor's words mean that the Heavenly Court and the Western Religion are already planning to scheme against my Dragon Clan in this great calamity?" The Dragon King of the East Sea was slightly startled and said in a deep voice.

The Dragon King of the East Sea was alarmed, for neither the Heavenly Court nor the Western Religion were easy opponents.

The Western religion goes without saying; the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, alone are beyond the current capabilities of the Four Seas Dragon Clan.

Although the Heavenly Court's strength was only so-so, the Dragon King of the East Sea naturally knew that behind the Heavenly Court stood Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

If the Heavenly Court and the Western Sect really want to scheme against the Four Seas Dragon Clan, the Four Seas Dragon Clan as they are now is naturally not enough.

"We weren't planning to scheme against your Four Seas Dragon Clan, but the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court have already made their move!" Jiang Heng said.

The Dragon King of the East Sea was shocked and was just about to ask Jiang Heng for details when he saw the Turtle Prime Minister rush in anxiously.

"Can't you see I have important business to attend to? What kind of behavior is this, rushing in like this?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, a terrible thing has happened! A monkey has suddenly broken into the East Sea Dragon Palace and has already injured many shrimp soldiers and crab generals!" the Turtle Prime Minister hurriedly said.

"What? How dare you trespass into my East Sea Dragon Palace? And it's just a monkey!" the East Sea Dragon King exclaimed in shock and anger.

The East Sea has kept a low profile in recent years, with most of its powerful members in seclusion, and there are not many dragon clan experts who have made their presence known to the public.

The guards of the East Sea Dragon Palace were just a bunch of shrimp soldiers and generals. Although there were some dragons among them, not a single one had reached the Golden Immortal realm.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Sun Wukong stormed into the Dragon Palace of the East Sea with unstoppable momentum.

Of course, this made Sun Wukong look down on the Dragon King of the East Sea even more, and thus he became even more arrogant and domineering.

"Just as we were talking about this, the monkey showed up!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

The Dragon King of the East Sea's expression changed instantly, and he asked, "Does the Human Emperor mean that this monkey is a pawn used by the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court to scheme against my dragon race?"

"Not bad! This monkey itself is nothing special. Not long ago, this monkey was cultivating under the tutelage of Patriarch Bodhi at Fangcun Mountain."

"That Bodhi Patriarch is the benevolent corpse of the Western Sage Zhunti. You must know very well what the origin of this monkey is!" Jiang Heng said.

"So that's how it is! This monkey is actually a disciple of the Western Sect. This time he broke into my East Sea Dragon Palace. I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to handle."

"Please, Your Majesty, save my East Sea Dragon Clan! We must not let the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court's scheme succeed!" said the East Sea Dragon King.

Neither the Heavenly Court nor the Western Religion could afford to offend any of the Four Seas Dragon Clan. The only hope for the East Sea Dragon King was to cling to the coattails of the human race.

"Rest assured! Now that your dragon race has been incorporated into my human race, you are one with my human race. I have come here for this very reason!"

"Go and meet that monkey now. If you do that, your dragon clan will be safe and sound!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the East Sea felt reassured. With Emperor Jiang Heng backing him up, his courage grew.

After discussing the matter carefully with Jiang Heng, the Dragon King of the East Sea followed the Turtle Prime Minister and headed out of the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Just outside the East Sea Dragon Palace, a group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals surrounded a monkey, and the two sides were fighting fiercely.

However, given the Dragon King of the East Sea's cultivation level, it was not difficult for him to see that the monkey had not used its full strength at all, but was merely toying with those shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

Otherwise, they are just a bunch of shrimp soldiers who haven't even reached the Taiyi Xuanxian realm yet, how could they be a match for a Golden Immortal?

"Stop! What kind of demon race are you? Don't you know that this is the important territory of the East Sea Dragon Clan? Why have you trespassed?" the East Sea Dragon King said in a deep voice.

After seeing the Dragon King of the East Sea, the monkey became too lazy to play with the shrimp soldiers and crab generals anymore. With a turn of its body, it was already in front of the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"You are the Dragon King of the East Sea, and I am your next-door neighbor, Sun Wukong from the Water Curtain Cave of Flower Fruit Mountain!" Sun Wukong said with a smile.

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face! In this respect, Sun Wukong knew his limits and didn't immediately attack the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Sun Wukong? I've never heard of him, but since he's the neighbor next door, then what happened just now was a misunderstanding!"

"I wonder what brings you to my East Sea Dragon Palace?" The East Sea Dragon King waved his hand, dismissing the shrimp soldiers and crab generals, before speaking.

"Dragon King, since we are neighbors, we have a certain friendship. I have come to visit you to make a good acquaintance."

"However, I heard that the Dragon King of the East Sea has many treasures when I came here. I happen to have a magic weapon that I can use, so I would like to borrow one of them!" Sun Wukong said with a grin.

"You're right. My dragon clan possesses the lands of the four seas, and aside from anything else, we have countless magical treasures!"

"Since we're neighbors, I might as well be generous this once and give you a handy magic weapon, how about that?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said with a smile.

"The Dragon King is indeed magnanimous. Thank you in advance!" Sun Wukong said with a smile.

The Dragon King of the East Sea couldn't help but smile. At this moment, he could see that although the monkey in front of him had some cleverness, he was naive and inexperienced in the ways of the world.

With Jiang Heng's explanation, the Dragon King of the East Sea was well aware that the monkey in front of him was just a pawn and had no idea about scheming against the dragon clan.

If the Dragon King of the East Sea could give this monkey a magical artifact to get rid of this menace, he would be more than happy to do so.

"I wonder what kind of magical artifact you desire!" the Dragon King of the East Sea inquired.

"I don't have any special requirements for magic weapons, as long as they are big and heavy enough!" Sun Wukong scratched his head and said.

"Big enough? Heavy enough? There's a magical treasure that would be perfect for you!" The Dragon King of the East Sea pretended to ponder for a moment before speaking.

"Oh? What kind of magic weapon is that? Show it to me quickly!" Sun Wukong said impatiently.

"Hahaha! No need to rush, I'll take you there right away!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said with a laugh.

Soon, led by the Dragon King of the East Sea, Sun Wukong arrived at the location where the East Sea Eye once stood.

When Jiang Heng created the Immortal Realm, he had already completely resolved the scourge of the Sea Eye, turning it into a massive hydroelectric power station.

At this moment, Sun Wukong saw the huge hydroelectric power station and felt its supreme aura, which filled him with awe.

"What is this thing? Its aura is so magnificent, it seems to contain the power of heaven and earth!" Sun Wukong asked in great shock.

"This is a supreme treasure left behind by the Human Emperor when he resolved the calamity of the Sea Eye. It was personally crafted by the Sage Nuwa, so it is naturally extraordinary!" said the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Human Emperor! I have heard of your fame before, but I never imagined you would possess such unparalleled abilities!" Sun Wukong exclaimed.

"Hahaha! The current Human Emperor is also a top expert in the Earth Immortal Realm, but he is no match for the Human Emperor I am talking about."

"The Human Emperor I just mentioned is the first ruler of the human race, and he is now a supreme being on par with the Saints!" said the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"To be on equal footing with a sage? Wouldn't that make him a sage too?" Sun Wukong said in utter shock.

"Indeed! The first ruler of the human race is now a saint, and the first saint under the Heavenly Dao!" said the Dragon King of the East Sea.

Then, the Dragon King of the East Sea began to tell Sun Wukong about the many great achievements Jiang Heng had made, boasting about Jiang Heng quite a bit.

Flattery will get you everywhere! The Dragon King of the East Sea naturally knew that Jiang Heng was watching in the dark, and Jiang Heng blushed a little at the flattery.

"I never imagined there was such a powerful being in the world, someone who could surpass all the saints! But Dragon King, why did you bring me here?" Sun Wukong asked.

"I brought you here because the magic weapon that suits you is right here. Look over there!" The Dragon King of the East Sea pointed and said.

Following the direction pointed out by the Dragon King of the East Sea, Sun Wukong looked closely and immediately saw a huge pillar standing on the seabed, shining brightly.

"What? What kind of magic weapon is this?" Sun Wukong stared at the pillar, unable to look away for even a moment, and muttered to himself.

"This is the pillar for suppressing the sea, which Emperor Yu forged when he suppressed the sea eye. It was made by gathering the essence of all the gold in the world."

This pillar that guards the sea was nourished by the fortunes of both the human and dragon races, and has accumulated immeasurable merit, transforming into a treasure of immense merit.

"If you have the ability to take this pillar that calms the sea, this magic treasure is yours!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said with a smile.

"Is the Dragon King's statement true? In my opinion, this magical treasure is destined to be mine!" Sun Wukong said.

The Dragon King of the East Sea smiled without saying a word. The reason he brought Sun Wukong here was naturally because of Jiang Heng's orders.

Otherwise, the Pillar of the Sea was personally crafted by Jiang Heng and was originally a supreme treasure used to suppress the eye of the East Sea.

After the establishment of the Earthly Immortal Realm, the East Sea Eye was completely suppressed by Jiang Heng, and this pillar for suppressing the sea was no longer of any use.

However, this Pillar of the Sea is itself a treasure of great merit, and its power is no less than that of many innate spiritual treasures, so its value is naturally immeasurable.

Moreover, this pillar that stabilizes the sea was personally crafted by Jiang Heng. Without Jiang Heng's permission, who in the Earthly Immortal Realm would dare to touch this pillar that stabilizes the sea?

Therefore, this pillar that guards the sea has been here for many years, but even in this day and age, it still lies there quietly.

Now that Jiang Heng has instructed the Dragon King of the East Sea to bring Sun Wukong here, he will naturally hand over this pillar that stabilizes the sea to Sun Wukong.

Although the Dragon King of the East Sea did not know why, he was very clear in his heart that since Emperor Jiang Heng had taken action, it must be extraordinary.

Little did Sun Wukong know the intricacies of the situation; the moment he saw the Pillar of Suppression, the monkey was already captivated.

After receiving an affirmative answer from the Dragon King of the East Sea, Sun Wukong hurriedly went to the Pillar of Sea Suppression and couldn't wait to touch it.

"What a treasure! It really is a treasure! It's a waste to leave it lying here. It would be better to follow me and explore the world!" Sun Wukong muttered to himself.

As he spoke, Sun Wukong had already embraced the Pillar of Suppression, gathering strength in his hands as he tried to lift it up.

No matter how hard Sun Wukong tried, even though his face turned bright red, the pillar that calmed the sea remained unmoved.

Unconvinced by the evil spirits, Sun Wukong unleashed his Golden Immortal cultivation, but even so, the pillar that suppressed the sea remained completely unmoved.

"This monkey truly lives up to its reputation as being born from a five-colored stone; its physical body is indeed unique!" Jiang Heng thought to himself.

Jiang Heng naturally witnessed Sun Wukong pulling down the pillar that suppressed the sea. Given Sun Wukong's current cultivation level, Jiang Heng naturally didn't take him seriously.

While the Golden Immortal's cultivation was indeed somewhat weaker, Sun Wukong was not without merit. In Jiang Heng's view, Sun Wukong's physical body was quite powerful.

This is a gift that is extraordinary. In terms of physical potential alone, Sun Wukong's physical body is even comparable to the Ancient Sacred Body.

Unfortunately, the Sage Zhunti was not skilled in physical cultivation, and in Jiang Heng's view, the golden body of the Western Sect was simply a hodgepodge.

Therefore, although Sun Wukong became a disciple of the sage Zhunti, he did not learn any real skills that suited him.

The Western religion originally treated Sun Wukong as a pawn, so it's normal that the Sage Zhunti didn't wholeheartedly cultivate him.

"Hahaha! Sun Wukong, don't waste your energy. I already said that this Pillar of Sea Suppression is no ordinary magic weapon."

Made from the finest gold in the world, this pillar that stabilizes the sea weighs far more than ten thousand jun (a unit of weight)!

"Don't even mention that you're only at the Golden Immortal level now. Even if you were a Great Luo Golden Immortal, it would be almost impossible for you to shake this pillar that suppresses the sea!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said with a smile.

"Hahaha! So that's how it is, Dragon King. You really didn't lie to me. This is indeed a fine treasure!" Sun Wukong said with delight, not anger.

"Don't just be happy. This magical treasure can be given to you, but you have to be able to take it yourself!" said the Dragon King of the East Sea.

Sun Wukong completely ignored the words of the Dragon King of the East Sea, continuing to stroke the pillar that calmed the sea and muttering to himself:

"Wonderful! What a wonderful product! It's just a bit too thick; it would be even better if it were a little thinner!"

As soon as Sun Wukong finished speaking, the pillar that had been completely still suddenly became much thinner, just as Sun Wukong had said.

Sun Wukong was overjoyed and said, "It would be even better if it were a little shorter!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the pillar that guarded the sea immediately began to shorten, eventually becoming a thin iron rod.

Sun Wukong was overjoyed and grabbed the Pillar of Suppression in his hand, only to find that the pillar, which had been as heavy as a thousand pounds, was now as light as a feather.

"What a wonderful treasure! It truly is a wonderful treasure. It can grow big or small, long or short, heavy or light. Then let's call it the Ruyi Jingu Bang!" Sun Wukong said with delight.

Suddenly, the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) burst forth with dazzling golden light, enveloping Sun Wukong, and the two began to resonate with each other.

This is a sign that the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) has already recognized Sun Wukong as its master. Once successful, the Ruyi Jingu Bang will become Sun Wukong's natal magic weapon.

The Dragon King of the East Sea simply watched quietly, without the slightest doubt or jealousy.

The Dragon King of the East Sea knew very well that a silent game had already begun with the monkey before him.

This monkey in front of us is just a pawn, it doesn't even have the ability to control its own destiny. We're happy to see it now, but there will be a time when this monkey cries later.

The reason is simple: the one in charge of the game is a sage. No matter how rebellious this monkey is, how can it escape the sage's control?

The Dragon King of the East Sea didn't consider himself to have such a strong curiosity; after all, sometimes knowing too much isn't necessarily a good thing.

Just as the Dragon King of the East Sea thought, the reason why Sun Wukong was able to make the Pillar of Suppressing the Sea recognize him as his master was not because Sun Wukong himself had great abilities.

The Pillar of the Sea was crafted by Jiang Heng, so getting it to acknowledge Sun Wukong as its master was a piece of cake for him.

This time, Jiang Heng not only gave Sun Wukong the treasure of the Pillar of the Sea, but also prepared a special gift for him.

Soon, the dazzling golden light emanating from the Ruyi Jingu Bang began to slowly dissipate, and the process of the Ruyi Jingu Bang recognizing its master was officially completed.

Holding the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), Sun Wukong approached the Dragon King of the East Sea with a joyful expression, proudly showing off his treasure.

The Dragon King of the East Sea didn't take it to heart and even gave Sun Wukong a set of magnificent armor before sending the satisfied Sun Wukong away.

At this moment, Sun Wukong wore a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, a golden chainmail armor, and lotus-silk cloud-walking boots, looking truly majestic.

Satisfied, Sun Wukong naturally returned to his Flower Fruit Mountain, ready to show off to his monkey followers.

"The Victory Technique? There's actually a martial art within this Ruyi Jingu Bang! Who left it here? Never mind, I'll practice it first!"

After Sun Wukong left, the Dragon King of the East Sea came to pay his respects to Jiang Heng and asked him how the dragon clans of the four seas should deal with this great calamity.

"Your Majesty, I have sent that monkey away as instructed. Does this mean that my dragon race has overcome this calamity?" asked the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"For the time being, the Four Seas Dragon Clan will naturally be unharmed, but during the Great Tribulation, neither the Heavenly Court nor the Western Sect will let it go easily!" Jiang Heng said.

On the surface, Sun Wukong's visit to the Dragon Clan was to borrow magical artifacts, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that things are not so simple.

Bodhi Patriarch not only protected Sun Wukong for many years, but was also Sun Wukong's master, so he naturally understood the monkey's personality very well.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for Sun Wukong to come to the East Sea Dragon Palace and ask to see the East Sea Dragon King.

The Dragon King of the East Sea is no ordinary cat or dog, nor is he some unknown demon king you can just meet whenever you want.

Given Sun Wukong's temperament, if he were to be obstructed, he would surely wreak havoc in the East Sea Dragon Palace. And the dragons of today are not the same as those in the original history.

Although the dragon race keeps a low profile, their strength is by no means weak. A mere Sun Wukong naturally can't cause any trouble in the East Sea Dragon Palace.

However, if Sun Wukong is suppressed by the Dragon Clan of the East Sea, what will follow is a joint accountability from the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court.

This was naturally a long-planned scheme! Just as the Dragon King of the East Sea said, how could the dragon clans of the four seas possibly be a match for the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court?

With a little effort, it wouldn't be difficult to make the Four Seas Dragon Clan submit. And with a slow, gradual erosion, it wouldn't be impossible to subdue them.

Now, following Jiang Heng's instructions, the Dragon King of the East Sea gave the Pillar of Suppression to Sun Wukong, and therefore no conflict broke out between them.

In this way, the schemes of the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court will naturally come to nothing, but will the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court just let it go like that?

The Great Tribulation of Journey to the West was destined to bring great prosperity to the Western Sect. During this Great Tribulation, whatever the Western Sect planned, it would receive divine assistance.

Given such an excellent opportunity, how could the Western Religion easily give it up? Therefore, the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court will certainly not let this go so easily.

"What should we do? Please, Your Majesty, save my Dragon Clan of the Four Seas! My Dragon Clan has never dared to have any disloyalty to the human race!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said anxiously.

In the years since the Four Seas Dragon Clan was incorporated into the human race, under the protection of the human race's fortune, the strength of the Four Seas Dragon Clan has steadily increased.

Because of these irresistible benefits, the Dragon King of the East Sea had no desire to betray the human race unless absolutely necessary.

"No need to rush. Since the other party wants to plot against the Dragon Clan during the great calamity, why can't the Dragon Clan take the initiative to join the game?" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"Actively enter the game? Forgive my ignorance, but I humbly request guidance from the Human Emperor!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said with a puzzled expression.

"In this great calamity, the Western religion, the Heavenly Court, and even other saints have all made their moves, and it is my turn to make my move as well."

According to my calculations, during this great calamity, one of the four dragon clans should appear as a chosen one, who will be the key figure in this great calamity.

"Let's use this chosen one of the dragon clan to have a good contest with the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"May I ask Your Majesty, who exactly is the chosen one of my Dragon Clan?" the Dragon King of the East Sea inquired.

"Ao Lie, the third prince of the West Sea Dragon King!" Jiang Heng said.

"Third Prince of the Dragon King of the West? Please enlighten me, Your Majesty, on how my Four Seas Dragon Clan should enter the game?" the Dragon King of the East Sea asked.

Jiang Heng then told the Dragon King of the East Sea about his various plans that he had long thought of. After listening, the Dragon King of the East Sea was finally relieved.

Just as Jiang Heng said, this is a calamity that the Dragon Clan cannot avoid. Only by taking the initiative to enter the game can there be a chance to break the deadlock.

Moreover, with Emperor Jiang Heng backing them up, it would be difficult for the Four Seas Dragon Clan to lack confidence, since everyone knows Emperor Jiang Heng's methods.

It is no exaggeration to say that even Dao Ancestor Hongjun ultimately chose to compromise during the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, which shows how skillful Jiang Heng was.

In this vast and ancient world, who doesn't fear Jiang Heng? Especially the Heavenly Court and the Western Sect, who have already suffered many losses against him.

After arranging matters concerning the Four Seas Dragon Clan, Jiang Heng took a step forward and entered the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

This time, the Western Religion and the Heavenly Court are not just plotting against the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas; their ambitions are far greater than imagined.

Perhaps it is because, under the general trend of Heaven, both the Western religion and the Heavenly Court are destined to flourish.

With the support of the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Jade Emperor Haotian and the two saints of the Western Sect naturally became much bolder.

Unfortunately, the Jade Emperor Haotian and the two saints of the Western Sect have probably forgotten that Jiang Heng has never been one to sit idly by and wait for his death.

When it comes to scheming and plotting, has Jiang Heng ever been afraid of anyone?

(End of this chapter)