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[Reward: Jingwei's Heavenly-Grade Sea-Filling Technique!]
[Heavenly-Grade Sea-Filling Technique: Created by Jingwei long ago. It can move mountains and fill seas.]
Chen Tong's heart burned when he saw the reward. Who would turn down a gift like this?
As expected of his system. It was so generous, it was genuinely moving.
At that moment, the way Chen Tong looked at the monkey was as if he were a walking god of wealth.
The monkey swallowed and asked, "Benefactor, is there something wrong with me?"
"Is there something on my face?"
Chen Tong shook his head. "No, you're fine. There's nothing on your face."
"Then, Benefactor, that look in your eyes..."
"Nothing."
Chen Tong was delighted, holding the Golden Immortal Pill the system had given him.
He'd never imagined that transmigrating could be such a happy experience.
Without another word, he sat cross-legged and swallowed the Golden Immortal Pill.
A surging aura suddenly burst forth.
Sun Wukong was stunned by the sight. He'd never imagined that his benefactor's breakthrough to Golden Immortal would be so dramatic.
The power of it was simply unprecedented.
Even when the Jade Emperor had broken through to the Golden Immortal realm, he probably hadn't shown such might as his benefactor.
Sun Wukong's gaze turned solemn.
He could clearly sense just how pure the power was as his benefactor broke through.
It had reached a level that was almost inconceivable.
If nothing unexpected happened, then as his benefactor continued to grow, he might well reach the level of Buddha himself.
Thoughts raced through Sun Wukong's mind. His benefactor's strength was indeed extraordinary.
His divine arts, calligraphy, pills, and magical treasures could all be called the finest of the finest.
Who exactly was his benefactor, and why had he saved him?
Sun Wukong didn't know, but his benefactor was undoubtedly protecting him.
That much he understood perfectly.
Chen Tong was beaming. The tremendous power left him feeling incredibly light, body and soul alike.
It had also made him even stronger than before.
He took a deep breath as the immense power coursed through his body.
If this had been like Taishang Laojun's alchemy, he might have had to worry about side effects.
But since it came from the system, it was naturally the best. There was no chance of such a drawback.
Chen Tong didn't know how long had passed. Then his eyes snapped open, and a brilliant light burst from them.
Sun Wukong had been dozing, but now he, too, felt the power erupt.
"Benefactor, you're awake?"
Sun Wukong asked.
"What time is it?"
"I don't know."
"Evening, I guess."
Chen Tong was speechless. The monkey had no real concept of time.
He knew it was evening himself. All he had to do was look up to see Chang'e grinning at him.
Chen Tong: "..."
"I know it's evening."
Sun Wukong scratched his head. "Benefactor, what do we do now?"
Sun Wukong truly had no idea what to do. If it weren't for his benefactor, others would have already been controlling his fate.
Chen Tong coughed. "First, tell me what you're thinking. Let's talk it over."
"I'm thinking of getting revenge."
Chen Tong made a shushing gesture. "I'll admit it, young man, you've got big ideas. But can you actually pull off revenge?"
At that moment, a flame of vengeance flickered in Sun Wukong's eyes.
"Benefactor, I have to avenge this great wrong. If you hadn't been there, those people would have manipulated me however they wanted."
Chen Tong was speechless. At least the monkey had some self-awareness. He knew that without Chen Tong, Buddha would already have sealed him beneath Five Elements Mountain.
And yet he still had such bold ideas.
This wasn't just bold. He thought he had a death wish.
"Take it from me, brother: revenge is beyond you. You should give it up."
Chen Tong sighed and patted the monkey on the shoulder.
"No, Benefactor, you can't say that."
"They treated me like this. How could I not get revenge?"
Sun Wukong declared righteously.
"Right, right, of course."
Chen Tong hurriedly agreed. "But what are you going to use to get revenge? How many people do they have, and how many do you have?"
"Even if you count me, they have an entire army. What are you going to do then?"
Sun Wukong fell silent for a long while. Chen Tong had a point, and that was simply how things stood.
No matter how fierce Sun Wukong was, one person couldn't beat that many.
Chen Tong spoke gravely. "Let me put it this way: I'm invincible in the water, but the two of us can't stay in the water forever."
Sun Wukong nodded. "You're right, Benefactor."
Chen Tong secretly wiped away a bead of sweat. This monkey was so reckless; no wonder he was so easy to manipulate.
Still, it couldn't be helped. He was a Stone Monkey born from the spirit of Heaven and Earth, and hadn't received much guidance.
"Do you still want revenge?"
"Not so much."
"As the saying goes, a gentleman can wait ten years to avenge himself."
The monkey came out with that line.
Chen Tong couldn't hold it in. Even after a hundred years, he wouldn't be able to beat Tathagata.
"Let's just give up for now."
Chen Tong said that.
Sun Wukong hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I'll follow your lead, Benefactor."
Chen Tong suddenly felt a great weight lift from his heart.
Sun Wukong seemed to have at least a little sense.
Otherwise, what would Chen Tong do?
Heavenly Court.
"Reporting! Reporting! Breaking news: Tathagata has been defeated and driven back!"
"What?!"
The news sent shockwaves through the Heavenly Court.
The Jade Emperor's expression shifted between dark and pale. "What exactly happened?"
"Who is that Heavenly Immortal?"
"Why is he protecting that monkey? He doesn't even have a title."
Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear exchanged glances, then said, "We don't know. But judging by the aura in that area..."
"This person was still a Heavenly Immortal two days ago, but today he has already become a Golden Immortal."
"Moreover, when he broke through, heavenly signs appeared, and a million auspicious beasts came to congratulate him."
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