Two figures landed before the Main Hall.
The first was none other than Miaole.
The man beside him stood tall and straight, his expression serene, a jade tablet in his hand. His crown bore the Five Sacred Mountains, golden light flowing around it. Seven stars glimmered on his star-patterned robe amid curling clouds, while the jeweled ring at his waist reflected the morning light and his jade pendants chimed softly with each step.
The two entered the Main Hall.
Miaole stepped forward first and bowed. "Miaole greets the Bodhisattva, the Holy Monk, the Great Sage, and everyone here."
Guanyin and Xuanzang pressed their palms together in return, while Wukong and the others offered their own greetings.
A-Hu looked surprised to see him.
"Little Brother Miaole, what brings you here? And who is this?"
Miaole smiled. "Tiger Sister."
As he spoke, he stepped half a pace aside.
"This is the Sun-Rising Star Official."
The Sun-Rising Star Official stepped forward at the introduction and bowed, holding his tablet.
"This humble deity, the Sun-Rising Star Official, greets Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Holy Monk, the Great Sage, and all the Pilgrims."
Everyone returned his greeting.
Only then did Bajie chuckle from the side. "Mansion of the Sun, I was wondering where that rooster's crow came from. What are you doing here?"
The Sun-Rising Star Official turned toward Bajie's voice. "Tianpeng."
He looked Bajie up and down, lifting his chin slightly.
"It's been a long time. You haven't changed much."
Bajie's mouth twitched. "You're just like before. The moment you open your mouth, nobody likes you."
The Sun-Rising Star Official's expression remained unchanged. "Such is the truth."
With his head tilted slightly upward, he looked exactly like a proud rooster.
Bajie immediately lost any desire to speak to him.
Just then, Jade Flute entered the