Monkey King's Birth? Dream On

Back in the Western Heaven, at the Great Thunderclap Monastery, Rulai received a voice transmission from Zhunti. "Rulai, the birth of the Monkey of Destiny in three hundred years must not go wrong. Go to the Heavenly Court and arrange a time with the Jade Emperor. In three hundred years, when the heavens are shaken, have him make the Lingxiao Treasure Hall tremble."

Upon hearing this, Rulai hurriedly sent back a voice transmission. "Saint, will the Jade Emperor listen to us? If he refuses, I may not be able to handle him. After all, he is the Dao Ancestor's attendant. He will not be easy to deal with."

On Mount Sumeru, inside the Grand Hall, Zhunti was instantly speechless when he heard Rulai's words. He replied, "You are asking someone for a favor, so do not go empty-handed. Promise the Jade Emperor some benefits, and bring him a few Bodhi Seeds. Just have the Lingxiao Palace shake a little—he will agree."

Hearing Zhunti's transmission, Rulai thought, Well, well. The ever-stingy Saint Zhunti is suddenly being generous this time? He is even sending the Jade Emperor gifts... Interesting. There will be some fun to be had. Once I have discussed this with the Jade Emperor, I will send a transmission to Junior Brother Yun Ting and see if he can sabotage this matter somehow.

With that thought, Rulai looked at Maitreya and said, "Future Buddha, Saint Zhunti has asked me to handle something at the Heavenly Court. Help me watch over the Great Thunderclap Monastery for a while. Much appreciated."

Maitreya nodded. "Buddha Ancestor, go without worry. I will watch over the Great Thunderclap Monastery for you."

Rulai thought, *Why does that sound so strange? Maitreya, are you hoping I will never come back? Forget it. It is not as if