Chang'e's Promise in the Heavenly Court
Before long, the two arrived at the center of the Heavenly Court, the highest point of the Heavenly Court, where the Heavenly Emperor resided.
In the center of the Heavenly Court stands a colossal statue, constructed from massive jade stones. Hidden within these stones are streaks of golden light, which converge to form a gigantic rune.
Ao Changsheng looked at Sun Wukong: "What are you planning to do?"
"I need a jade tablet," Sun Wukong said.
Ao Changsheng nodded upon hearing this. "Alright, come with me."
As he spoke, Ao Changsheng turned and left, heading towards the palace in the distance.
Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong quickly gave chase.
The two entered the palace. Ao Changsheng took out a jade tablet and handed it to Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong stretched out his right hand, grasped the jade tablet, closed his eyes, and activated his soul power, trying to absorb the contents of the jade tablet.
However, just as Sun Wukong's soul power touched the jade tablet, a white light suddenly shot out from the jade tablet, instantly shoving Sun Wukong away.
Sun Wukong was sent flying hundreds of feet away, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, before crashing to the ground.
"Hahaha, I've already modified the restrictions here. With your cultivation level of only the Early-stage Golden Immortal, you simply can't use your soul power to explore the mysteries of the restrictions," Ao Changsheng said with a loud laugh.
Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong's face turned pale and then red, his eyes filled with anger.
"Ao Changsheng, is it really okay for you to bully Brother Monkey like this?" At this moment, a delicate voice rang out.
A graceful figure emerged from the palace behind Sun Wukong.
This woman is none other than Chang'e.
Chang'e was dressed in purple, with clear eyes like autumn water. Her features were exquisite, and her skin was snow-white and flawless, making her seem like an ice queen.
"You don't like Sun Wukong too, do you?" Ao Changsheng asked Chang'e with a smile.
"You guessed right, I do like him," Chang'e said with a smile.
"It's fine if you like him too. As long as you help me train him to become a talent, I can help him reach a higher realm, maybe even the Heavenly Emperor level," Ao Changsheng said with a smile to Chang'e.
"Really?" Chang'e was taken aback, her beautiful eyes sparkling with surprise.
"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you? Besides, this matter is of great importance. I would never joke about the lives of our Dragon Race and Sun Wukong," Ao Changsheng said with absolute certainty.
Chang'e thought for a moment, then nodded. "Then I'll give it a try."
Seeing that Chang'e Ao Changsheng agreed, Ao Changsheng's face showed a hint of relief. He said to Chang'e, "Alright, now that you are the ruler of the Heavenly Court, everything in the Heavenly Court will be subject to your will. I can't stay any longer, so I'll be leaving now."
With that, he turned and left.
Sun Wukong and Chang'e watched Ao Changsheng's departing figure, both remaining silent.
What is Ao Changsheng's purpose?
Sun Wukong knew that Ao Changsheng's goal was to defeat him and become the new Sun God. He wanted to seize the position of Sun God, but he did not want Sun Wukong to become the Sun God. Moreover, he felt that Sun Wukong had great potential and was afraid that if he became the Sun God in the future, he would threaten him.
Therefore, Ao Changsheng tried every means to defeat Sun Wukong, so that he would completely lose his qualification to compete for the title of Sun God.
However, the plan failed. Nevertheless, Ao Changsheng still decided to defeat Sun Wukong, disqualify him from competing for the position of the Lord of Heavenly Court, and ensure that he would never be able to rise again.
"Brother Wukong, you must cultivate diligently. Once you reach the Heavenly Emperor Realm, I will be able to help you increase your strength," Chang'e said softly as she walked to Sun Wukong's side.
"Don't worry, I will definitely become stronger. Once I'm stronger, I can protect you, and then no one will dare to bully you." Sun Wukong reached out and patted Chang'e's shoulder, speaking firmly.
"Yes, you must do your best." Chang'e said earnestly to Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong nodded, his expression hardening, his face filled with fighting spirit, and a wild energy blazing in his eyes.
He believed in himself, and that one day he would reach the Heavenly Emperor Realm, at which point he could protect Chang'e and the Demon Race.
"I'm going to find a jade tablet. Brother Wukong, you should stay here and meditate quietly," Chang'e said to Sun Wukong.
"Okay, go ahead, don't worry about me." Sun Wukong nodded and said to Chang'e.
"Be careful." Chang'e glanced at Sun Wukong, then turned and walked out of the palace.
After seeing Chang'e leave, Sun Wukong sat cross-legged on the ground and began to absorb the energy from the jade tablet.
An hour later, Sun Wukong opened his eyes, stood up from the ground, his eyes filled with a sharp light. His strength had increased to another level, and he had now reached the strength of the Early-stage Golden Immortal.
"Sister Chang'e, just stay here and cultivate in peace. Once I reach the Heavenly Emperor Realm, I will be able to rescue you."
Sun Wukong silently recited this in his heart, his tone filled with gentleness.
He knew that Chang'e was very good to him and had always given silently, while he himself understood nothing and had never reciprocated Chang'e's kindness.
"Chang'e, wait for me, I will definitely rescue you." Sun Wukong secretly vowed in his heart.
"Ao Changsheng, what is this jade pendant you're talking about?"
On this day, Yang Jian came to Ao Changsheng's palace, looked at Ao Changsheng sitting in a chair sipping wine, and asked him a question.
"A jade token? You don't have one, but I have one here. You can use it as payment to obtain a jade token." Ao Changsheng looked up at Yang Jian and said with a smile.
"You have?"
Yang Jian looked at Ao Changsheng with some surprise.
"What, you don't believe me?" Ao Changsheng raised an eyebrow.
"No, no, how could I not believe you? I just find it a little strange that you have a jade pendant."
Yang Jian shook his head and explained.
"Hehe, I obtained this by chance from a Gods and Devils Battlefield called the Heavenly Realm. At the time, I thought this jade pendant was very precious, so I accepted it. Later, I learned that this jade pendant was actually a teleportation jade pendant," Ao Changsheng explained with a smile, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.
"The Gods and Devils Battlefield in the Heavenly Realm? I've heard of that. There is a Gods and Devils Battlefield in the Heavenly Realm, where many Gods and Devils once served as enemies of our Human Race. However, some are good and some are bad, but regardless of their nature, they are all powerful beings worthy of our respect," Yang Jian said.
"Yes, you're right. Every time Gods and Devils breaks out, the casualties are devastating. All of Human Race, including the other few God Race, perish. After these God Race die, they turn into pieces of crystal-clear flesh. These pieces of flesh are like crystals, but they are different. These pieces of flesh contain powerful energy."