Auspicious clouds wreathed the sky above Wuzhuang Temple, with a thousand streams of blessed radiance.
Holding the infant born of the spiritual root in his arms, Zhen Yuanzi stood in the air and nodded slightly to the gods and Buddhas filling the heavens.
His voice rang clear as he bowed. "Today I attained the Dao, welcomed my beloved son into the world, and saw him enter the Great Sage's tutelage-three blessings at my door. I ought to hold a grand feast for the Three Realms, but today I will only conduct the discipleship ceremony and offer a modest vegetarian meal, so I will not detain you, my fellow Daoists."
"Once I have stabilized this primordial unity Dao fruit, I will certainly hold another gathering and ascend the dais to expound the Dao, in thanks for your gracious attendance."
The immortals and gods were all shrewd souls. Hearing Zhen Yuanzi's words, they naturally took the hint.
"You are too kind, Dao Lord."
"Congratulations, Dao Lord. We shall take our leave."
For a time, radiant streaks filled the sky as the immortals bowed and departed on their clouds.
Taibai Jinxing's Dharma Body was also gradually fading, just about to dissolve.
Sun Wukong's eyes rolled, and he suddenly called out:
"Old fellow! Hold on!"
Jinxing's Dharma Body paused and coalesced again. He smiled wryly. "Great Sage, is there anything else you require?"
Wukong chuckled, leaped onto a cloud, and slung an arm around Jinxing's illusory shoulders. "You handled that earlier matter well. Today Old Sun has gained a fine disciple-the first time since heaven and earth were parted! The Bodhisattva is here too, just in time to bear witness."
"Don't rush off, old fellow. Hurry over in your true body and attend Old Sun's discipleship feast! It's been ages since we brothers shared