True Lord of the Altar Descends from the Heavenly Court, Bodhisattva of Spirit Mountain Enters the Eastern Sea!

Heavenly Court, True Lord of Altar's residence.

A ten-thousand-mile sound transmission spell transformed into a gentle breeze, blowing into the residence.

"Brother Gongming, Master Tongtian may have reappeared in the Primordial World."

"On Flower-Fruit Mountain in the Eastern Continent of Divine Sands, there is a monkey named Sun Wukong, who might be the Master's new disciple."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's spirit jolted, and he abruptly sat up from his bed.

"This is... Qiu Shou Xian's voice?"

"Has Master returned to the Primordial World?"

Zhao Gongming was incredibly excited. Ever since the Investiture of the Gods calamity, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had brought Sect Master Tongtian back to the Purple Heaven Palace for contemplation!

The Jiejiao Sect disciples had completely lost all news of their Master.

"Flower-Fruit Mountain? Sun Wukong?"

"Could it be that Master intends to lead us on another charge?"

Zhao Gongming guessed in a low voice, a flicker of wild joy flashing in his eyes!

"Damn it!"

"I've been stuck in this damned Heavenly Court for far too long!"

"If Sect Master Tongtian can lead us on another charge, I wouldn't hesitate to lay down my life!"

In these years, Zhao Gongming had been deeply frustrated in the Heavenly Court!

He drank himself into a stupor every day, drowning his sorrows in alcohol!

During the Investiture of the Gods battle, his physical body perished, and his true spirit ascended the Investiture of the Gods list. Not only did his cultivation plummet to the early stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, but he could no longer advance.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Court had a strict hierarchy and numerous rules.

The Jiejiao disciples, who were naturally free-spirited and unrestrained, were now like caged birds, bound and restricted.

That would have been fine!

But he, Zhao Gongming, with his exceptional strength, was appointed as a civil official and became the God of Wealth – it was simply a joke!

One must know that in the Investiture of the Gods battle, he defeated twelve Golden Immortals consecutively, made Ancient Buddha Dipankara flee in disarray, and became renowned throughout the world, shining brilliantly.

Yet now, that old thief Dipankara had become Buddhism's Ancient Buddha Dipankara, the foremost among the ten thousand Buddhas on Spirit Mountain, with a status even higher than Dabao Tathagata.

And he was appointed the God of Wealth, in charge of the world's gold and silver treasures. Ostensibly, it seemed like a position with great benefits!

However, as deities, this worldly wealth was utterly useless to them.

The title of True Lord of Altar sounded impressive, but its rank was not high. He held virtually no real power in the Heavenly Court and could be said to be idle!

As for his three sworn sisters, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao, their fates were even more tragic.

In the past, during the Investiture of the Gods war, the Three Xiao sisters sought revenge for Zhao Gongming, setting up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation. They severed the Three Flowers atop the heads of the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect and scattered the Five Energies within their chests, severely damaging their cultivation.

Then, Primordial Lord of Heaven, relying on his Saint status, personally intervened, bullying the younger generation and shattering the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation!

Qiongxiao was struck on the crown of her head by Primordial Lord of Heaven's Three Treasures Ruyi and died.

Bixiao was reduced to a pool of blood!

Yunxiao had her Golden Flood Dragon Scissors and Primordial Gold Dou confiscated and was suppressed under Kunlun Mountain's Qilin Cliff for five hundred years.

Ultimately, the Three Xiao ascended the Investiture of the Gods list and were enfegetted as Righteous Gods of Sensing Attendant Immortals.

The status of these Righteous Gods of Sensing Attendant Immortals in the Heavenly Court was lowly. In later ages, it would be equivalent to a neighborhood family planning office, in charge of human life and death, and women's childbirth.

In addition to this, as attendant immortals, they had to constantly serve the Queen Mother of the West and were responsible for managing the Jade Pool and other miscellaneous tasks.

Conversely, those disciples of the Chan Sect occupied many important positions in the Heavenly Court and held real power.

For instance, two of the Heavenly Court's Four Imperial Lords were disciples of the Chan Sect.

Grand Unity True Person was enfegetted as True Lord of Great Unity Who Saves from Suffering, also known as Great Emperor Qinghua of the Azure Flower of the Wonderful Perfection of the Eastern Pole.

Old Immortal of the South Pole was enfegetted as Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole in the South.

They guarded their respective territories, commanded hundreds of thousands of immortal soldiers and generals, and their status was second only to the Heavenly Court's ruler, the Jade Emperor.

Moreover, the powerful Chan Sect disciples frequently bullied them, the Jiejiao disciples!

Zhao Gongming had long been seething with anger!

"To think that our Jiejiao Sect once had ten thousand immortals paying homage, what a grand spectacle it was!"

"Now, we are scattered and depleted; some have defected, some are bullied, and some have become mounts!"

"This is outrageous! Sect Master Tongtian, Gongming will come to find you now!"

With that, Zhao Gongming's heart surged. He transformed into a stream of light, leaving the Heavenly Court, and flew towards Flower-Fruit Mountain in Aolai Country, Eastern Continent of Divine Sands.

At this moment, on Flower-Fruit Mountain, by the Eastern Sea.

A monkey with brilliant golden fur sat alone on the edge of a cliff, its back to the mountains and its face to the vast ocean tide, loneliness etched across its brow.

Ever since Sun Wukong returned to Flower-Fruit Mountain, he had used his might to awe the surrounding lands. The seventy-two cave demon kings all submitted, and the thirty-six island sprites came to pay homage. Under his command were hundreds of thousands of demons, and his call was answered by all.

Now, he was the renowned Handsome Monkey King of Flower-Fruit Mountain, commanding respect in all directions and striking fear into the demon realm.

But this was far from enough!

Because the Jade Emperor, Tathagata, and those high and mighty Saints would not allow him to live peacefully as just a Handsome Monkey King!

Sun Wukong raised his head, gazing at the high, blue sky!

This blue sky!

It was too high! Too high!!!

So high that it viewed all beings as ants!

"Old Sun will destroy this sky!"

"I will make all the gods and Buddhas vanish like smoke!"

"I will make the old Jade Emperor abdicate to a monkey!"

"I will crush the old Tathagata under Flower-Fruit Mountain for five thousand years!"

"So that you will no longer dare to be so high and mighty, nor dare to play with monkeys, bully monkeys, or insult monkeys."

Sun Wukong gritted his teeth and said.

He absolutely refused to be content with being just a demon king!

He wanted to establish a demon kingdom and become the Demon Emperor!

He wanted to lead a million demon soldiers to charge into the Heavenly Court!

He wanted to make the Jade Emperor abdicate to a monkey!

"However, the Heavenly Court has the Jade Emperor, the Four Imperial Lords, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, the Four Heavenly Kings, the Twenty-Eight Mansions, various marshals and great gods, and a million heavenly soldiers and generals..."

"Old Sun must rally all the tribes of the demon race, subdue more demon kings, and improve his own strength before he can confront the Heavenly Court!"

Sun Wukong clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

At the same time, deep within the blue waves, at the bottom of the vast and boundless Eastern Sea.

The Dragon Palace, with its golden towers, stood majestic, its crystal palace lanterns casting colorful shadows!

The Eastern Sea Dragon King, Ao Guang, stood respectfully before the palace hall.

"This humble dragon Ao Guang pays his respects to the two Bodhisattvas of Buddhism!"

Ao Guang's posture was extremely low, and his tone was exceptionally humble.

Ever since the ancient Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, the Dragon Clan's power had waned and their Dao had been damaged. Their former glory, which once looked down upon the heavens and earth, was long gone.

The Heavenly Dao had even imposed a punishment. After the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, a seal was placed within the bloodlines of both the Dragon and Phoenix clans, causing their descendants to cultivate slowly and their spiritual power to be weak.

If it weren't for the vastness of the seas and the protection of the Dragon Palace, they would have long since faded into obscurity in the Three Realms.

Now, Buddhism's fortune was flourishing, and in the future, it would further become the foremost sect in the Primordial World.

Ao Guang knew clearly that he absolutely could not offend Buddhism.

These two Bodhisattvas were Medicine King Bodhisattva and Medicine Superior Bodhisattva.

They had come, following Tathagata's orders, riding the waves, their golden light dazzling, their pressure covering the entire Eastern Sea.

"By the decree of Shizun, we have come to inspect the Eastern Sea and assess the situation."

Medicine Superior Bodhisattva's tone was outwardly gentle but brooked no argument.

"That mischievous monkey has returned to Flower-Fruit Mountain and will soon come to the Eastern Sea to retrieve treasure. Have you prepared yourselves?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Guang hurriedly replied:

"Please rest assured, two Bodhisattvas. Our Dragon Palace has followed the plan and long ago forged the Nine Dragon Cold Iron. This item was tempered by fire for a thousand years in the abyss and refined by ice for ten thousand years, possessing extraordinary power. That monkey, born in the wilderness with shallow knowledge, will surely regard this treasure as a divine object and accept it gladly."

This cold iron indeed had an extraordinary origin. It was forged by the Dragon Clan using a hundred thousand dragon craftsmen and soldiers, consuming hundreds of years.

Upon its completion, divine light shot into the sky, making it a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure.

"Amitabha."

Medicine King Bodhisattva smiled, his tone carrying a deep meaning.

"However, the Heavenly Dao has changed. The Nine Dragon Cold Iron may no longer be sufficient to complete the tribulation."

Ao Guang was startled and asked doubtfully, "What do you mean by that, Bodhisattva?"

Medicine King Bodhisattva's gaze was steady as he slowly revealed the truth:

"Now that the Heavenly Dao has changed, if we want the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West to be perfectly completed, the monkey must incur more karma. It seems now that only the Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron will suffice!"

"What?! The Sea-Calming Divine Needle Iron is the treasure that calms the sea of my Eastern Sea, suppressing the Eastern Sea's fortune!"

"We absolutely cannot give it to that monkey!"

Ao Guang's face changed drastically, and his voice was filled with sorrow.