Return to the Heavenly Court, the Great Sage Guards the Peaches

Hall of High Heavens.

Li Jing respectfully reported the situation at Flower Fruit Mountain.

The Jade Emperor furrowed his brow, a worried look appearing on his face.

That monkey was truly formidable. He had actually shattered even Li Jing's Exquisite Treasure Pagoda. The Jade Emperor pondered how to deal with him next.

After quite some time, he came back to himself and swept his gaze over the immortals and gods below.

"What countermeasures do you, my esteemed ministers, have?"

All the immortals and gods lowered their heads, bitter expressions on their faces.

Even Heavenly King Li Jing was no match for him, and even the Exquisite Treasure Pagoda had been destroyed. They all cherished their lives and treasures dearly, so how could they step forward as the first to face him?

Seeing that none of the immortals and gods spoke, the Jade Emperor shook his head and sighed.

Just then, Taibai Jinxing stepped forward.

"Reporting to the Jade Emperor, this minister has a plan."

"Oh? Li, my esteemed minister, quickly tell me your plan." At last, someone capable of speaking up. It had to be Li Chang Geng—everyone else in the hall was nothing but useless wine sacks and rice bags.

"This minister believes Your Majesty may grant that monkey the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven."

"What did you say?" At those words, all the immortals and gods were shocked. Their eyes widened as they looked toward Li Chang Geng.

Li Chang Geng stroked his beard and smiled. "Your Majesty may grant that monkey the position of Great Sage Equal to Heaven, but give him only an empty title and no authority. Grant him the name, but do not announce it to Heaven and Earth."

Hearing this, the Jade Emperor frowned in thought.

"Without authority and without an