Wreaking Havoc in the Underworld, Claiming the Great Sage Title, and Ascending to the Heavenly Court

Soon afterward, guided by a monkey that Bodhisattva Guanyin had transformed into, Son Goku went to the East Sea and obtained the Sea-Calming Iron Staff. He then spent his days training.

Later, the Six Great Demon Kings came to visit. Their leader was the Mighty Ox-King, whose strength had reached the peak of the taiyi golden immortal realm. The other kings were somewhat weaker, but they were still renowned figures in the demon realm.

Son Goku drank freely with the six of them in his cave, until they were all thoroughly drunk.

Then the Black and White Messengers of the Underworld came to seize his soul and drag it into the Underworld.

Upon arriving in the Underworld, Son Goku grinned, snapped the Soul-Snatching Chains, and beat back the ghost soldiers, ghost generals, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, and the Iron-Faced Judge. Grabbing King Yama by the collar, he said, "You damned idiot! Your Grandpa Goku has long since escaped the cycle of reincarnation and become a taiyi immortal. How dare you send anyone to seize my soul?"

King Yemma hurriedly said, "Please calm your anger, exalted immortal! Perhaps this humble official made a mistake. I beg your forgiveness."

Son Goku laughed. "You certainly made a mistake. Bring me the Book of Life and Death. Your Grandpa Goku wants to get to the bottom of this."

"Quick, bring the Book of Life and Death here, and handle it carefully!" King Yemma said in a panic.

A moment later, the Registrar approached them with a stack of books. "Grandpa Monkey, all the Books of Life and Death are here."

Son Goku said, "Then find my page!"

"Ah, yes, Grandpa Monkey," the Registrar replied.

The Registrar searched through the pile of books for ages before finally finding it and handing it to Son Goku.

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