A Divine Being

"Vermilion Bird circling the heavens, Nine Dragons lurking in the abyss, White Tiger dwelling in the forest, Black Tortoise resting upon a stone."

"Such celestial phenomena are truly unheard of and unseen before."

Thousand-Mile Eye trembled with fear.

"How could an existence like this have appeared without a single word of warning?"

The Jade Emperor slammed a hand against the Heavenly Spirit Wood throne, making Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear sit on pins and needles.

The two of them were grumbling inwardly, too. This had nothing to do with them.

There were plenty of big shots who'd never made a name for themselves, only to suddenly appear one day and shock everyone.

For all they knew, this could be some genius about to make a stunning debut.

How could they blame the two of them for this?

The Jade Emperor rose and paced back and forth. His deep gaze had turned somewhat gloomy.

"Nothing must be allowed to go wrong."

"Proceed according to the original plan."

The Jade Emperor exhaled a breath of stale air.

Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear replied, "Understood."

The two of them then left the great hall.

Not long afterward.

A figure appeared in the rear of the Heavenly Court.

He had a kind and benevolent face. It was none other than Tathagata.

Tathagata's expression was gloomy, and his palm was still aching faintly.

It had been so many years, and this was the first time he'd encountered anything like this.

"How did it go?"

The Jade Emperor asked.

Buddha shook his head. "This person is exceptionally difficult to deal with. Even I was genuinely taken aback."

The Jade Emperor furrowed his brow. "The plan..."

Buddha's voice was cold. "It's fine. He's only a pawn. The other three pawns still haven't made any unusual moves. With a little maneuvering, everything can be put back on track."

The Jade Emperor nodded and said nothing more.

"Hopefully, nothing unexpected happens this time."

Buddha's words carried a hidden meaning. As he left, he took another look at the Jade Emperor.

"If it weren't for that person, there certainly wouldn't be any unexpected complications."

A sharp, confrontational glint appeared in the Jade Emperor's phoenix eyes.

"Then that's for the best."

Buddha remained expressionless.

"I'll take my leave."

Buddha waved his hand. In the next instant, a huge lotus appeared beneath his feet.

Then he vanished from the spot.

"Benefactor, how should I cultivate?"

"Just cultivate wherever you like by the water. This is all my domain."

Chen Tong was exceedingly generous.

Sun Wukong scratched his head and said, "Benefactor, I still don't know how to repay you."

The corner of Chen Tong's mouth twitched. "As long as you stop thinking about revenge, that'll be the greatest repayment you could offer me."

Just let me worry a little less...

Sun Wukong looked embarrassed. "Benefactor, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

Chen Tong smiled. "It's nothing. You've already caused me plenty of trouble, so a little more won't make a difference."

Sun Wukong was just about to go cultivate.

Chen Tong casually took out a bottle of pills and handed it to Sun Wukong. "Here!"

Sun Wukong caught the bottle, his heart burning with gratitude. "Benefactor, this is..."

"It's fine. You have hidden injuries. Taking these will make it easier for you to cultivate."

"And don't talk about repaying me. I'm not asking you to marry me."

Sun Wukong heard that and nodded vigorously. "Old Sun will remember your kindness forever, Benefactor."

Chen Tong waved his hand. "The path of cultivation is long and arduous. We must keep working hard, and encourage one another along the way."

Hearing this, the Monkey felt a powerful kinship with his benefactor's words.

He hadn't expected his benefactor to have such insight, a level he could never hope to reach in his lifetime.

"Benefactor, I understand. You can count on me."

"Old Sun will work hard."

Chen Tong said earnestly, "Good. Cultivate well, and keep improving every day."

After sending Sun Wukong off, Chen Tong mused that the Peach Banquet was probably about to be held in Heaven. By then, Marshal Tian Peng would be schemed against.

From that point on, he'd embark on the journey to the Western Heaven to cultivate.

He figured it was time to write in his diary.

[Today was a day without a partner. I sent Sun Wukong on his way, and have nothing to do, so I'll write a little about Marshal Tian Peng.]

[Speaking of which, Marshal Tian Peng was dashing and charming all his life. He really lived freely. It's just a pity.]

[The Peach Banquet is coming up in a few days. They'll scheme against him, ply him with drink along with all the officials, and accuse him of molesting Guangqing Fairy.]

[If Marshal Tian Peng chooses to go along with it, things will naturally develop just as those people want.]

[How laughable, how laughable. It's a pity I'm the only one who knows, and Marshal Tian Peng can't see this.]

Chen Tong closed his diary, shut his eyes, and promptly fell fast asleep.

He rolled over, finding that he was sleeping even more soundly.

Heaven.

"Brother Tian Peng, how much have you had to drink? You've really put away quite a bit. Your face is bright red!"

Wugu Star laughed heartily.

"Listen to you. How much have you had? Looks to me like you've had plenty too."

Tian Peng waved his hand, his vision growing blurry.

"Oh, come on. We all know you've fallen for Guanghan Fairy."

"What, did she reject you, so now you're drinking yourself into a stupor?"

Wude Star asked.

At the mention of Guanghan Fairy, Tian Peng replied, "I haven't! I know Guanghan Fairy is way out of my league, so I wouldn't dare entertain any improper thoughts about her."

"Besides, I simply admire her."

"All right, all right, that's what you say."

Wude Star waved his hand. "Everyone in Heaven knows what you're really thinking."

Tian Peng shook his head. "That's not it. I really did drink too much today. I'm done drinking. I'm going back to my palace."

"Look at you. You don't even look like you can hold your liquor."

Wugu Star snickered.

Tian Peng paid him no mind and headed toward his own palace.

"Smack!"

Tian Peng instantly sobered up. What had just hit him in the face?

In an instant, his face began to sting fiercely.

Tian Peng clutched the diary and cursed, "Who's throwing things around?"

But when he looked around, there wasn't another soul in sight.

"What's going on?"

Tian Peng became extremely alert, wanting to find out who would dare litter by throwing things around.

Tian Peng stared at the pink diary and gradually fell into thought.

Could this be some female immortal's diary?!