The sky was darkened, Sun Moon lost their light!
Thunder and lightning raged across the sky for millions of miles around Flower-Fruit Mountain, accompanied by torrential rain.
"A strange phenomenon has occurred! Something big is about to happen on Flower-Fruit Mountain!"
The Old Macaque of Flower-Fruit Mountain felt a heavy weight in his heart, and his face paled.
"That light! It's from that spirit stone!"
Old Macaque was startled and quickly grabbed his cane to hurry over.
"Grandpa Monkey! The strange rock is shining so brightly!"
"Quick! Go out and see!"
The fastest monkey only saw that there was a living person standing near the spirit stone.
Without giving it much thought, it was completely captivated by the dazzling light emanating from the spirit stone itself.
boom!
A deafening roar, louder than thunder, shook the entire Flower-Fruit Mountain region, and this unusual tremor continued to spread, shaking the Four Great Continents and all the myriad realms.
The spirit stone shattered! A beam of golden light shot into the sky, then plummeted back down!
Heavenly Court! The Hall of High Heavens!
Haotian and Yaochi were holding a meeting with some newly appointed immortals and gods when an unusual tremor echoed through the Hall of High Heavens, affecting the Thirty-Three Heavens.
"What's going on!" Haotian changed.
The immortals immediately looked at each other, wondering if a powerful being had come to the Heavenly Court.
"Your Majesty, this tremor seems to originate from the lower realms," God of Strength said.
"Your Majesty, why not use the Haotian Mirror to examine the heavens?" Yaochi transmitted her voice.
Haotian summoned the Haotian Mirror, an innate Innate Spirit Treasure. Now that he has become the ruler of the Heavenly Court, it has been imbued with some special abilities, allowing him to easily survey the Four Great Continents and all the myriad worlds by connecting with the Deva Path.
Soon, the source of the tremors was located in the Flower-Fruit Mountain area.
The Haotian Mirror refracted a huge, ultra-high-definition image into the void, in which a mysterious young man stared at a monkey covered in golden fur.
The monkey was very active, with bright, lively eyes, and curiously circled around Xiao Tian.
"Was this tremor caused by this young man? Just who is this boy?" a hermit exclaimed in astonishment.
Because Xiao Tian had changed his form, even some Xiao Tian who knew him did not recognize him.
"I see. This tremor was merely a minor spell cast by a friend of mine. Fellow immortals, let us continue."
Just now, Haotian received a message from the Sage Xiao Tian. For a moment, he also thought that the tremor that affected all the heavens and the myriad realms and the Heavenly Court was caused by Xiao Tian. He didn't even glance at the golden monkey before putting away the Haotian Mirror.
Flower-Fruit Mountain!
"Monkey, have you finished staring at me?" Xiao Tian rolled his eyes as he drank his immortal wine and ate his roasted leg.
The future Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, has been born!
But why does he seem a bit simple-minded?
The golden monkey scratched its head. As Four Great Spirit Monkeys, the Intelligent Stone Monkey knew the written language of heaven and earth and could understand Xiao Tian's words. It felt that Xiao Tian was very kind to it, but it couldn't figure out why for a moment, because it knew that it had sprung out of a stone.
"Hey, do you know me?" the golden monkey said.
"Yes, we know each other," Xiao Tian said casually.
The golden monkey's eyes lit up, and it hurriedly asked, "Who are you? What is our relationship? Where is this? Can I have some food or drink? And why do we look different? What are you wearing...?"
Xiao Tian and the arriving Old Macaque stunned the monkey troop.
The golden monkey asked 108,000 questions at once; it's truly outstanding.
"Where is the spirit stone?" The Old Macaque, now discovering that where the spirit stone had once been, was only covered by stone fragments, had a bold idea.
"Did it spring out of a rock?"
Immediately, the Old Macaque shouted to the brave warriors of the troop beside him, "Quickly stop that human, lest he harm the Stone Monkey!"
" Stone Monkey?" The white-haired monkey with the big arm next to him was stunned for a moment, but without thinking much, he listened to the Old Macaque, the elder of the monkey group, and rushed out.
Sensing what was happening behind him, Xiao Tian tossed the immortal wine in his hand to the golden-haired monkey.
"We're alright, monkey. See you again someday."
The white-haired monkeys and the others only saw the human suddenly disappear.
"Great Immortal!" Old Macaque was dumbfounded.
"Hey, where have you been?" The golden monkey took the bottle, its bright, intelligent eyes scanning the surroundings.
"Brother, are you alright?" the strong white-haired monkey asked.
"It's alright." The golden-haired monkey took a few steps back protectively, picked up the wine bottle in his hand, and imitated Xiao Tian's drinking manner earlier.
The exquisite liquor flowed down the neck of the bottle, entering the mouth and filling it with fragrance, a truly delightful experience.
"Is this the legendary nectar?!" The Old Macaque's mouth watered at the aroma.
As a seasoned drinker, the monkey wine brewed on his own mountain is already a top-quality wine. When Old Macaque was young, he also mingled in human cities. He can tell whether a wine is good or ordinary just by smelling it.
As the golden monkey drank the nectar, it felt extremely warm inside its body, its limbs were full of strength, and its senses became more acute.
This monkey is Four Great Spirit Monkeys. Even without the slightest bit of cultivation, it can withstand and absorb the nectar that would make even Great Luo Golden Immortal greedy and Golden Immortal cautiously drink it for fear of exploding and dying.
Xiao Tian left the golden monkey a small amount of nectar, but it was enough to cause a dramatic change in the monkey's physique.
" Stone Monkey, you can't drink this nectar too quickly! Stop now! Otherwise, your body won't be able to handle it!"
As the wisest member of the monkey troop, the Old Macaque had traveled far and wide and knew very well that only immortals could drink this elixir.
"I can handle it, it's very comfortable," the golden monkey said with a relaxed and carefree expression.
The Old Macaque checked on the Stone Monkey and was amazed by its constitution, having not seen anything unusual Stone Monkey it for a long time.
With the help of the Old Macaque, the Stone Monkey integrated into the monkey troop. One day, the Stone Monkey noticed that some monkeys often jumped towards the waterfall, which piqued his curiosity.
" Stone Monkey! You always say you're powerful! Even the strongest and fiercest white-haired, long-armed brothers in our troop can't beat you. If you can ignore this rushing waterfall and jump into it, we'll make you our Monkey King!"
"Monkey King? If I become Monkey King, will you all obey me? Will you all listen to me?" The Stone Monkey's eyes swept around.
Yes!
"Alright! Everyone, open your eyes wide and watch carefully!"
The Stone Monkey leaped effortlessly, its trajectory resembling a beautiful parabola as it tore through the rushing waterfall before disappearing from sight.
"Ah! It's inside!"
"My goodness! The Stone Monkey is truly amazing!"
"Quickly, go and tell the elders of the tribe! The Stone Monkey has gone inside!"
The Stone Monkey, relying on its exceptional skills, led its troop into the Water Curtain Cave within the waterfall and became the monkey king.
Xiao Tian and Nüwa, having transformed their appearances, are invited to visit the East Sea Dragon Palace.
"Thank you both, great immortals, for helping us drive away the Eight-Headed Serpent Demon. This Little Dragon has nothing good to offer in return, so why don't you two choose whatever you like from our Dragon Palace's treasure vault?"
The Sea Dragon King, Ao Guang, was still shaken but extremely grateful that the Dragon Palace had survived the calamity.
The Eight-Headed Serpent Demon is a ferocious demon at the Golden Immortal level that has recently been wreaking havoc in the East Sea. Because it has eight heads, eight lives, and is proficient in eight kinds of supernatural powers, it has given Ao Guang a lot of trouble, and he can't even defeat it in a one-on-one fight.
"There's no need to go to the treasure vault, Ao Guang. I only need you to agree to one thing."
"What is it? If Little Dragon can do it, then I will definitely agree." Ao Guang was cautious.
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "I know that the divine iron left behind by Da Yu when he controlled the floods is in your East Sea Dragon Palace. One day, a golden-haired monkey will break into the Dragon Palace and try to take this treasure. Just pretend to stop it and let it take it."
Ao Guang's expression changed drastically, and he shook his head, saying, "Great Immortal, this is unacceptable! This Sea-Calming Divine Needle was used by Da Yu to quell the floods. If it is taken away, Aolai Kingdom and the surrounding areas will be inundated by monstrous floods at any time."
" Ao Guang, you don't need to worry about that. I will handle it for you."
"This Water-Calming Divine Pearl has the same water-stabilizing effect as the Sea-Calming Divine Needle. Ao Guang, you should keep it safe."
Ao Guang frowned. Although the Water-Calming Divine Pearl was extraordinary and indeed looked like a spiritual treasure, he didn't know if it could be as good as the Sea-Calming Divine Needle.
Seeing that Ao Guang still didn't quite believe it, Xiao Tian Xiao.
" Ao Guang, Ao Bing will be returning to visit his family in a month. You should prepare well."
Upon hearing this, Ao Guang was dumbfounded.
By the time he realized what was happening, Xiao Tian Nüwa had already vanished.
Ao Guang looked at the Water-Calming Divine Pearl in his hand, found a treasure box, and carefully put it away, waiting for the result a month later.
Thirty-one days later!
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! The Third Prince has returned!"
The Turtle Prime Minister, extremely excited, stormed into the Dragon Palace.
Upon hearing the sound, Ao Guang's dragon body trembled involuntarily, and he wept with joy.
"Bing'er!"
When Ao Guang saw that Ao Bing had indeed returned to the Dragon Palace, he finally understood that the man and woman were probably from the Human Clan Saint Teacher Hall.
"Father, your unfilial son has returned to see you!" Ao Bing said with tears in his eyes.
"Bing'er, you! You! You've become Great Luo Golden Immortal!" Ao Guang was dumbfounded upon discovering something.
"Yes, Father, in the Human Clan Saint Teacher Hall, powerful Human Clan often guide my cultivation. The Saint Teacher himself has also given me guidance several times, which is why I have been able to cultivate so quickly."
Ao Guang was so excited that he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Good! Bing'er! My East Sea Dragon Clan has completely turned the tables!"
"Father, when I returned, I found the shrimp soldiers and crab generals training their troops. Are these villains planning to cause trouble again?"
Ao Guang thought of the Eight-Headed Serpent Demon and quickly explained the situation.
"I see. Father, please wait a moment while I capture that scoundrel, and then you may deal with him as you see fit!"
After a long while, the Eight-Headed Serpent Demon, covered in blood, pale-faced Weaken, was brought before Ao Guang by the valiant and majestic Third Prince Ao Bing.
"Bing'er, you've grown up!" At this moment, Ao Guang felt refreshed, as if the fog had been cleared and the sky had brightened, and he felt that the prosperity of the Dragon Clan was promising.
Purple Cloud Palace.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun summoned the Sage once again.
Apart from Xiao Tian, Nüwa, the Three Pure Ones, Zhunti, and Jieyin all arrived.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path has important responsibilities, and this matter has nothing to do with him, so there's no need to wait for him. I will directly clarify the general direction for this Great Tribulation," said Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Teacher, please speak."
" The Deva Path Wuchang, Mui, and justice and balance prevail. I have foreseen this opportunity; the Western Sect shall surely flourish."
Upon Jieyin, Zhunti was overjoyed.
The Three Pure Ones changed color.
In the Great Shang Zhaoge, Xiao Tian in Chaoge yawned.
"Is the Journey to the West about to begin? But the Great Tang isn't here yet! What am I going to do?" Xiao Tian muttered to himself.
After some calculation, Xiao Tian suddenly realized the truth.
Beyond the Four Great Continents, among the myriad worlds that originated from fragments of the Primordial, lies a Great Thousand World, home to the Great Tang Imperial Dynasty, whose fortune is flourishing ever more. The Journey to the West will begin here, leading to the Four Great Continents the Earth Immortal Realm.
"This is getting interesting. Now let me see how that little monkey is doing."
Overseas fairy mountains, Mount Fangcun, Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave.
"Please, Great Immortal, accept me as your disciple! Teach me the way to immortality!" The Stone Monkey knelt at the mountain gate, his voice loud, clear, and resolute, his will unwavering.
Because some of the older monkeys in the Flower-Fruit Mountain monkey troop were dying due to their lifespan, the Stone Monkey understood the suffering of the world and that no one could live forever. The lifespan of the monkey troop was only a few hundred years, and for the average one, it was only a few dozen.
The Stone Monkey learned about the overseas fairy mountains from the Old Macaque, so he traveled over mountains and rivers to reach them.