Now, Wukong and Ao Tu went to seek the Sun Star Lord.
Unlike Taiyin Star Lord, the Sun Star Lord did not live within the Sun Star. His actual residence was the Sun Palace inside the East Heavenly Gate, somewhat higher than Mao Ri Xing Guan's Bright Light Palace.
Wukong and Ao Tu paid him a visit.
Upon learning of their arrival, the Sun Star Lord came out to welcome them.
The Sun Star Lord had a long beard that hung to his chest. He wore a star crown, Vermilion Shoes, and robes of crimson gauze, and carried the Sunlight Seal. His attire was broadly similar in style to Taiyin Star Lord's.
This was also the customary attire among star lords.
However, Ao Tu had heard that in some places among mortals, images of the Sun Star Lord wearing a Nine-Tassel Crown were also worshipped.
Wukong and Ao Tu entered the palace. Ao Tu presented some gifts he had brought along, and the Sun Star Lord ordered his attendants to brew mulberry tea.
After they exchanged a few pleasantries, Wukong explained why they had come and asked about the Three-Legged Crow.
The Sun Star Lord was greatly shocked to hear this and immediately said, "Great Sage, I can guarantee that this creature did not come from my palace! Not one of my subordinate officials possesses such abilities!"
As he spoke, the Sun Star Lord hurriedly ordered all the subordinate officials in the Sun Palace to be summoned for Ao Tu and Wukong to inspect.
The Sun Star Lord had many subordinate officials, perhaps in keeping with an old system. The situation was much the same with Taiyin Star Lord; for instance, the number of Immortal Maidens serving Taiyin Star Lord far exceeded that of an ordinary star lord.
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