Now, Taibai Jinxing proposed offering amnesty to the Blood Sea King.
Why, you might ask, did Taibai Jinxing make such a proposal?
The reason lay entirely in the reshaping of the ancient stars and the shifting of stars and constellations.
The Blood Sea King had brought this about, benefiting Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor first, Doumu Yuanjun second, and the two emperors Gouchen and Ziwei next. Taibai Jinxing had benefited as well.
Hence his proposal to offer amnesty.
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor smiled at his words. "As you propose, we shall offer the demon amnesty as the Blood Sea Great Sage of Peace in the Netherworld. What rank of office should he be granted?"
Taibai Jinxing said, "Your Majesty, allow this old minister to ask the Great Sage."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Go ahead and ask."
Taibai Jinxing turned to Wukong. "Great Sage, how do that demon's abilities compare to yours?"
Wukong's eyes flickered. "That demon has some ability. His martial skills are on a par with Old Sun's, though slightly weaker."
Taibai Jinxing said, "Your Majesty, since that demon's abilities are close to the Great Sage's, why not grant him an office of the same rank and decree the construction of a Great Sage of Peace in the Netherworld's Residence to the left of the Peach Garden? What does Your Majesty think?"
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Excellent."
Wukong hastily said, "Wait, Your Majesty."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Wukong, what is it?"
Wukong said, "Your Majesty, since ancient times, the left has been honored above the right. Old Sun's Great Sage Equal to Heaven's Residence stands to the right of the Peach Garden. If you build the Great Sage of Peace in the Netherworld's Residence to its left, wouldn't that put him a head above Old Sun? Please