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He left the Peach Garden.

When he had gone halfway.

He encountered a Barefoot Great Immortal.

No one knew whether Wukong had deceived the Barefoot Immortal, or the Barefoot Immortal had deceived Wukong.

In any case.

The Barefoot Immortal turned toward the Illuminating Hall.

Wukong, meanwhile, took the route to the Jade Pool Palace and headed straight for Tushita Palace.

As he passed by, he simply decided to go all the way. He casually swept away all the jade nectar, fine wine, rare delicacies, and exquisite dishes that the Queen Mother had intended to use in entertaining the assembled immortals, leaving not a morsel behind.

Only then did he ascend to the Thirty-Three Heavens and arrive at Tushita Palace in the Heaven of Separation from Hatred.

Once inside, he saw no Old Lord, and not a soul was in sight.

Whether it was a coincidence or another coincidence, no one could say.

Just then, Old Lord and Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp happened to be lecturing on the Dao atop the Vermilion Mound Alchemy Terrace, a three-story pavilion. The various immortal youths, generals, officials, and clerks stood respectfully at their sides, listening to the lecture.

"Sure enough, he isn't here!"

Wukong swept his gaze around and immediately spotted five gourds of Golden Cores. With a wave of his sleeve, he snatched them up and shared them with Lu Qingfeng and Six Ears. He then saw bottles, jars, and gourds filled with pills all around him. He collected every one, identified them briefly, and then ate them with the other two as if they were fried beans, leaving nothing behind.

"This old Sun is off!"

Only after that did he leave Tushita Palace, completely satisfied.

He dared not linger in the Heavenly Palace.

This time, he did not take the old route.