Eastern Emperor Taiyi looked at Uchiha Shin again. "Don't dwell on these matters. This is a critical time. Goku is currently contending with Lord Lao and the others, so you need to seize this opportunity to develop your own power. That way, you'll have a better chance of surviving the struggles of the Three Realms. After all, only by staying alive is there hope."
Uchiha Shin took a deep breath and nodded. He stopped thinking about whether the book Journey to the West and this world were part of some conspiracy. Conspiracy or not, his first priority was to survive in this world, lest he become a sacrifice in the struggles of the Three Realms.
In the Heavenly Court, after sending the Barefoot Immortal away, Goku went alone to the Jade Pool.
There were no major immortals at the Jade Pool, only minor immortals arranging things there.
"Who are you?"
Just as Goku was about to enter the Jade Pool, the guards at the entrance stopped him.
"And who are you?" Goku asked irritably. Were there really people in the Heavenly Court who did not recognize him?
"We have been ordered to guard the Jade Pool. The Peach Banquet has not yet begun, and no unauthorized persons may enter!"
Goku snorted coldly. The guard was clearly targeting him with those words.
That was indeed the case. The guard recognized Goku, but pretended not to because he had received the Jade Emperor's orders to make things difficult for Goku.
Though the guard felt somewhat uneasy, he still had to obey the Jade Emperor's command. The Jade Emperor was the ruler of the Three Realms—how could he dare defy him?
Goku snorted and pushed forward with his right hand. The several guards immediately toppled over against their will.
"You dogs who rely