The Great Sage Equal to Heaven First Entered the Heavenly Court
"Therefore, I don't need to make any arrangements at all; the elder chieftain is enough for this tribe."
Sun Wukong, however, spoke to Taibai Jinxing with an indifferent expression.
"Elder Chief, you believe I just said something, and you've heard it too. Therefore, you will continue to manage this entire clan. I'll go to the Heavenly Court now."
Then Sun Wukong turned to the old clan leader and said.
"Sigh, you really are a hands-off manager. Fine, I've spent my whole life managing this entire clan, I'm used to it. Oh, and remember to come back and check on us every day or two from the sky."
"Time in the sky is different from time on earth. One day in heaven is a year on earth for us, so remember to come back and visit us often."
"For you, it's only been a day or two since you last saw us, but for us, it's been a year or two. Remember to come back and visit us often."
This is what the old clan chief said, looking at Sun Wukong with tears in his eyes and deep reluctance.
"Your Majesty, when will you return?"
"Your Majesty, what if someone bullies us while you're away?"
"Your Majesty, we haven't had a chance to properly thank you since you rescued us from those demon Demon King. Could you please wait a few more days before you leave?"
Then many little monkeys tried to persuade Sun Wukong to stay.
"Just as the clan chief said, I'll stay in the sky for a day or two and then come down to see you all."
Sun Wukong replied.
"Oh, right, clan leader, please keep this safe."
Immediately afterwards, Sun Wukong plucked a hair from the back of his head and handed it to the old clan chief.
Why did you give me your red hair?
The old clan chief asked, somewhat puzzled.
"This isn't just any ordinary monkey hair. It contains a portion of my Law Power. If a powerful enemy ever attacks, take out this hair, blow on it, and throw it on the ground. The hair will then transform into my likeness, using the Law Power I left on it to help you defend against the enemy."
"Furthermore, when you use this monkey hair, I will sense that something has happened to our Flower-Fruit Mountain, and I will immediately rush back from Heavenly Court to save you."
Sun Wukong explained the use of his monkey hair and the reason he left it behind.
After listening to Sun Wukong's words, the old clan chief silently took out a small brocade pouch, carefully put the monkey hair that Sun Wukong had given him into it, then carefully put the pouch away, tucked it into his bosom, and walked to the side.
"Forget about thanking me earlier. I taught you how to escape from the clutches of the Demon King of Havoc and those Demon King simply because we're of the same kind, and helping each other is only natural. So, don't mention gratitude to me again. Doing so would be too formal. Got it?"
Finally, Sun Wukong refused another little monkey's offer to stay, ostensibly as a token of gratitude.
After Sun Wukong finished speaking, all the little monkeys looked very dejected, their heads bowed as they stared at the ground.
"Don't worry, my trip to Heavenly Court is just to establish a foothold. Once I've firmly established myself Heavenly Court, I'll help each of you connect to Heavenly Court, achieve a complete victory for a while, and then send you all down to experience what Heavenly Court is really like."
"Furthermore, based on my description and your imagination, the Heavenly Court you know certainly doesn't resemble the real Heavenly Court. So, once I've established myself there, I will definitely show you what the Heavenly Court looks like."
Upon seeing all the little monkeys, they weren't very enthusiastic. Then, Sun Wukong comforted them by offering to visit the Heavenly Court.
"Long live the King! Long live the King!"
Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, the previously silent little monkeys instantly jumped up and began cheering for Sun Wukong.
"Then take good care of yourselves here. I'll be heading to Heavenly Court now."
Sun Wukong bid them a final farewell.
"Alright, all matters concerning my Monkey Clan have been resolved. We can leave now."
"However, I haven't yet had the pleasure of learning your name."
After Sun Wukong had resolved everything, he remembered to ask about the name of Taibai Changgengxing.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Taibai Changgengxing, a minor civil official in the Heavenly Court."
At this moment, Taibai Changgengxing, humbly spoke.
"Disrespect, disrespect."
Sun Wukong didn't understand what his position was, but he still politely clasped his hands in greeting and said that.
"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore, let's hurry up and go."
Then Taibai Jinxing began urging Sun Wukong to go to the Heavenly Court as soon as possible.
"Okay, okay, I'll go now, I'll go now."
Sun Wukong readily agreed.
At this moment, Taibai Jinxing had already illuminated the auspicious source and was leading the way for Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong quickly summoned his Somersault Cloud, stepped onto it, and followed behind Taibai Jinxing.
After walking for a while, Sun Wukong found Taibai Jinxing's speed too slow, so he manipulated his Somersault Cloud to rush towards the Heavenly Court at full speed. Soon he arrived outside the Southern Heavenly Gate. However, Taibai Jinxing was still riding his auspicious cloud towards the Heavenly Court at a leisurely pace.
When Sun Wukong was about to reach the Southern Heavenly Gate, he saw from afar that the two guards who had spoken to him earlier were changing shifts, and someone else was taking their place to guard the place.
After Sun Wukong put away his Somersault Cloud, he walked forward. The heavenly soldiers, not recognizing Sun Wukong, quickly stopped him as he approached.
"What are you doing? Didn't the Jade Emperor tell you about this new deity?"
Sun Wukong looked at them with some confusion, thinking that the Jade Emperor had already told everyone about his offer of amnesty.
"Where did this monster come from, daring to spout such nonsense here? Get out now, or I'll imprison you here."
At this moment, a heavenly soldier answered.
"You old codger Taibai Jinxing, are you trying to trick me? You said you came to invite me on the orders of the Jade Emperor, but when I arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate, you had me stopped."
Just then, Venus arrived from behind, accompanied by Taibai Jinxing clouds. Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong angrily asked...
"Hey, you've misunderstood. You've never been here before, and you're nobody. These heavenly soldiers have never met you before, so why would they let you in so easily?"
"After you meet the Jade Emperor, he will elevate you to the ranks of the immortals and grant you an official position. From then on, you can freely enter and exit the Southern Heavenly Gate, and no one will stop you anymore."
Seeing that Sun Wukong was a little angry, Taibai Jinxing quickly offered an explanation.