Wukong Realizes Something Is Wrong (2)

At his words, the Jade Emperor's head began to ache. I nearly forgot—Nezha hangs around Yun Ting. When it comes to causing trouble for the Buddhist Sect, he never backs down...

Thinking this, the Jade Emperor coughed and said, "Ahem, little Nezha, don't joke around. This Kalpa Tribulation was decreed by the Dao Ancestor and the Two Sages of the West. How could you or I change it just because we said so? If that monkey doesn't steadily complete the tribulations destined for him, do you believe Purple Firmament Divine Thunder will strike my Lingxiao Palace the very next moment?"

Nezha curled his lips. Clearly, he had little interest in things like Kalpa Tribulations and destiny, but he knew what was at stake. He muttered, "Then... do we really have to use such a nasty trick? Telling him outright that his rank is low would hurt the monkey's pride too much."

The Jade Emperor sighed. "Then let's try another way. You go pick a fight with him, and I'll favor you until you anger him into rebelling against the Heavenly Court? That would work too. As long as he rebels, it's fine. You figure it out yourself."

Nezha nodded at this. "All right, Your Majesty, leave it to me! I guarantee I'll handle it 'beautifully'!"

With that, Nezha stepped onto his Wind Fire Wheels and eagerly headed for the Imperial Horse Stable. He brought no attendants, arriving alone at the stables in an easy stroll.

Sun Wukong was grooming the mane of a snow-white flying horse. His movements were practiced, and the horse snorted contentedly. Seeing Nezha approach, Sun Wukong recognized him as the famed Third Prince of the Heavenly Court. Although his official rank was not as high as Sun Wukong's—or so he believed—his reputation was considerable. Sun Wukong