Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Are ants manipulated at will? Will the fate of ants be predetermined by humans?

The deaths of the three demons of Chechi Kingdom were like a thunderclap that shattered the heavens and split the earth, resounding across the sky of the Three Realms. With an almost resolute and shocking manner, it shook the seemingly indestructible majesty and arrangements of all the gods and Buddhas.

The three demons' resolute decision to die was without the slightest hesitation, like three blazing meteors that shattered the peaceful night sky of the Three Realms, releasing astonishing power.

It was like a divine sword, piercing straight into the inherent rules of heaven and earth, causing even the highest gods and Buddhas to tremble.

While the current era of the Investiture of the Gods has been rewritten, there is a huge chasm here. This chasm is that the three demons are shaking the justice and order of all the gods and Buddhas.

If these three were to be granted divine titles, it would represent a disruption to the order of the gods and Buddhas. Who would dare to gamble on such a deification?

Only when the injustice is redressed, the three realms acknowledge it, and the gods and Buddhas are convinced, can the three demons be granted divine positions. Otherwise, how can they be granted divine status?

Even if Zhen Yuanzi were to confer the titles of gods, if the Jie Sect and Yin Ziyu were to lose, Zhen Yuanzi would not be able to withstand the pressure and confer the titles of gods upon them. In the end, the three of them would inevitably be destroyed.

Therefore, although Wuyunxian promised the three demons a future, this future was based on the premise that the Jie Sect could win the Investiture of the Gods calamity.

After all, by the time the great calamity truly ends, countless people will be listed, but the number of people who can be conferred as gods is limited. The rest can only be reincarnated. And once the gods and Buddhas win, the three demons will not even be able to retain their true spirits.

Granting Zhen Yuanzi the title of deity was not absolutely fair, but only relatively fair, so that it wouldn't lead to the kind of result that occurred when Jiang Ziya first conferred titles of deities, which drew a lot of criticism.

It can be said that the three demons, with their ant-like bodies, unleashed a spirit as powerful as moving mountains and filling seas, forcefully shifting the balance of the heavens and causing the extraordinary phenomenon of snow falling in June.

This scene was like a heavy hammer blow, striking the hearts of all the gods and Buddhas, causing their sense of security and confidence to crumble instantly.

For Buddhism, it was like a sudden storm that mercilessly swept away their carefully constructed tower of faith, leaving their so-called "exorcising demons and monsters" righteous cause riddled with holes, and causing their foundation to tremble under this impact.

For the Heavenly Court, this was nothing short of an internal earthquake, shattering its supposedly perfect oversight mechanism. Its authority and credibility collapsed like a crumbling building in full view of everyone. If this matter were to be investigated thoroughly and escalate, its sense of justice would be completely lost in the eyes of all beings in the Three Realms.

The three demons of Chechi Kingdom, seemingly insignificant as ants, were able to contend with and bring down the mastermind behind the scenes.

Of course, there were also people behind the scenes who did the right thing at the right time.

Regardless, the deaths of the three demons of Chechi Kingdom brought about the crisis of the collapse of the foundation of Buddhism. The events in Chechi Kingdom represented the righteous expression of Buddhism's journey to the West.

Once Sun Wukong confirms that what the king said is true, the question arises as to why Buddhism would be in conflict with the secular world order.

If Buddhism is denied at the level of sentient beings, what sentient beings will see are some greedy monks. If they are greedy themselves, how can they expect sentient beings to believe in them?
Furthermore, it can also lead to the situation where it is easy to invite a god but difficult to send him away; once a god is invited, one's own country may face the danger of destruction.

Moreover, this applies to Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang, two simple and devout pilgrims on their journey to the West.

With the deaths of the three demons, the crisis in Buddhism has escalated, and the decisive battle of the Great Tribulation has begun. The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit, Mi Fei, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and Wuyun Xian, among others, gathered together to discuss the possible situation regarding the Chechi Kingdom.

During the Great Tribulation, anything can easily escalate into a decisive battle, so one must not be careless.

Therefore, during the great calamity, it is natural to accumulate strength and make preparations and arrangements for the decisive battle.

The two sides are now locked in a life-or-death struggle. Wuji Kingdom is in a probing phase and trying to establish cause and effect, while Chechi Kingdom has entered a period of confrontation.

Both the Jie Sect and Mi Fei and others were constantly on high alert.

At this moment, the Golden Spirit Mother has completely refined the restrictions within the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the array diagram. Compared to the Buddhist, Chan, and Ren sects, the Jie sect's combat strength is still vastly inferior, and the Zhuxian Sword Array is currently the Jie sect's only trump card.

With the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation in place, the three parties dared not start a war rashly. Indeed, the Ullambana Festival gave the Jie Sect real confidence.

With a solemn expression, the Golden Spirit Mother spoke first, asking, "Is Ziyu in seclusion?"

Mi Fei nodded gently and replied, "That's right. Zi Yu has already gone into seclusion, preparing to break through to a new realm. The next few difficulties will have to be dealt with by the rest of us."

Upon hearing this, Yunxiao couldn't help but exclaim in slight amazement, "Now that Ziyu has reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, if he can enter a new realm without severing his corpse, he will be opening up a completely new world above the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

The Holy Mother Jinling also looked surprised and exclaimed, "If Ziyu can really do this, it's just like when the Dao Ancestor preached, creating a new world and opening up a new path for cultivation."

Wu Yunxian's eyes were full of admiration and expectation. He exclaimed, "If Fellow Daoist Ziyu can truly take this unprecedented step, it will undoubtedly be a world-shaking change for the entire Three Realms."

A confident smile appeared on Mi Fei's face as she said, "Zi Yu has made thorough preparations this time, and all his opportunities have been fulfilled. I believe that breaking through to a new realm will be a natural and effortless success."

Do not underestimate Yin Ziyu's breakthrough. This is a new breakthrough since the Dao Ancestor preached the Dao in ancient times, which led to a new path beyond the end of the Great Luo Road.

For all living beings and for the great gods of the Three Realms, he was truly a creator of heaven and earth, comparable to the Dao Ancestor.

Now everyone is looking forward to Yin Ziyu reaching new heights, so everyone's expectations for Yin Ziyu are even higher, and the morale of the entire group will also be higher.

Golden Spirit Mother nodded slightly and continued, "Ziyu's plan this time was truly ingenious. Those three demons actually shook the self-proclaimed justice of Buddhism and the stable order of the Chan Sect. Even Laozi suffered a backlash from his faith. However, Buddhism has a profound foundation and surely has a solution. I wonder what Fellow Daoist Mifei's thoughts are on this?"

Upon hearing this, Mi Fei smiled slightly, took out a brocade pouch from her sleeve, and said, "Zi Yu made arrangements before he went into seclusion. This is a brocade pouch to deal with this matter. We just need to act according to it."

After speaking, Mi Fei gently opened the brocade pouch. A flash of light appeared, and Yin Ziyu's familiar and steady voice came from it.

This brocade pouch contains a sliver of Yin Ziyu's spirit, which can be used to advise him during his seclusion.

Yin Ziyu was aware of the current predicament of Chechi Kingdom. Combining his speculations and possibilities about the future with his remaining foresight, Yin Ziyu understood that the only way to perfectly resolve the situation was to replace Wukong. Then, would the Six-Eared Macaque still appear?
"When the events in Chechi Kingdom shake its foundations, the solution lies with Wukong. The Buddhist sect, concerned with the stability of its own fortune and doctrines, cannot tolerate Wukong becoming a threat to its foundations, nor can it bear the heavy karmic burden he will carry in the future. Replacing Wukong is the best course of action. And those who can replace Wukong are only the Four Chaotic Monkeys. The Long-Armed Ape has already been listed as a deity and is no longer a concern. The Red-Bottomed Macaque is suppressed on Turtle Mountain and needs someone to guard it. The Six-Eared Macaque has been missing since ancient times, and his whereabouts are a mystery. We must be vigilant against the Red-Bottomed Macaque and the Six-Eared Macaque taking advantage of the chaos to replace Wukong."

"Ziyu, how should we exchange Wukong?"

"It is not enough for the other party to simply kill Wukong. It is necessary to make the Three Realms distinguish between the real and the fake. Only in this way can the change be made under the watchful eyes of all beings in the Three Realms. Once the two monkeys start arguing about the real and the fake, that is the time to make the change."

After listening to Yin Ziyu's words, Mi Fei looked up at everyone and said, "Fellow Daoists, now that things have come to this, the root of everything lies with Wukong. Now that Wukong has gone to the Heavenly Court to investigate the truth, let us follow Ziyu's plan and begin to scheme. We must ensure that Wukong survives and help him find out the truth. Only the one destined to face the calamity can trigger the great trend, and once the other party successfully replaces him, then the entire trend will be arranged by him."

The Holy Mother Jinling immediately instructed, "Bixiao, you are in charge of guarding Turtle Mountain. Make sure the Red-Bottomed Macaque is not rescued!"

"I will obey the decree of the Headmaster!"

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Yin Ziyu understood that after the calamity in Chechi Kingdom, the burden that Wukong had brought to Buddhism had reached a point where it had to end.

Wukong is the one destined to face the calamity. The only way to deal with the one destined to face the calamity is to find a way from the Four Monkeys of Chaos. In that case, the true and false Monkey Kings can be perfectly replaced. First, the Three Realms will be mobilized to distinguish them. Then, Wukong will be killed, and the Six-Eared Macaque will be the true Monkey King.

Now, Yin Ziyu concluded that the possibility of the Six-Eared Macaque appearing was still extremely high. At the same time, it was also necessary to guard against the Red-Bottomed Macaque, which had been suppressed by Yu the Great on Turtle Mountain. However, if the Red-Bottomed Macaque were to escape, it would inevitably attract the attention of the Three Realms. Therefore, the possibility of the Red-Bottomed Macaque appearing was not high, but it was still necessary to send people to keep an eye on it.

If the Buddhist sect doesn't change its ways, then they can cooperate with Wukong to investigate the truth, thus making a mountain out of a molehill, which will inevitably jeopardize its fortunes.

If Buddhism truly intends to replace Wukong, then ensuring his survival is the best course of action.

While Sun Wukong somersaulted into the heavens to seek the truth, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and others remained in Chechi Kingdom.

At this time, Chechi Kingdom had just experienced a thrilling upheaval, and the atmosphere had not yet eased from the tension.

However, suddenly, Sun Wukong returned. Tang Sanzang looked up and his face lit up with joy. He blurted out, "Wukong, how come you're back so soon!"

However, this "Sun Wukong" was quite different from usual. He went straight to the king, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, and said menacingly, "You king, I, Old Sun, have kindly rid you of demons, so why don't you quickly change the official documents!"

The king was so frightened by this sudden turn of events that his face turned pale, his whole body trembled, and he subconsciously took a few steps back, stammering, "You forced the royal advisor to his death, don't even think about changing the official documents!"

Upon hearing this, "Sun Wukong" was suddenly filled with murderous intent, and the hairs on his body stood on end: "Good, good, good!"

"If the official documents aren't changed, I, Old Sun, will go on a killing spree!"

Upon seeing this, Tang Sanzang turned pale with fright and cried out in terror, "Wukong, what are you doing!"

At this moment, Tang Sanzang could hardly believe that the fierce-looking "Sun Wukong" in front of him was actually his disciple.

Pigsy's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open as he exclaimed, "Brother Monkey, what's wrong with you?"

Although the king was afraid, he surprisingly became tough at this moment, pointing at "Sun Wukong" and cursing, "You demon, now you've revealed your true nature. You want to change the official documents? Don't even think about it!"

Sun Wukong's killing intent intensified after being insulted, and his golden cudgel instantly shone with a dazzling golden light.

The two men killed the king and queen with two blows each. At that moment, Tang Sanzang and the others were all stunned. How could Sun Wukong have turned into this?

The Jie Sect and Mi Fei and others all witnessed this scene. Mi Fei said, "A monkey has really come. One is in the Heavenly Court, and the other has appeared here. It seems that this monkey is going to kill the victim to take on the karma, confuse the situation, and then replace Wukong."

At this moment, everyone from the Jie Sect and Mi Fei instantly understood Buddhism's intentions.

Buddhism is now facing considerable karmic consequences and crises. It needs someone to take the blame, to confuse the situation, and then to eliminate it.

Faced with Sun Wukong killing the king and queen, two aggrieved parties, everyone saw it but couldn't do anything to help. That's how the Journey to the West is now; as long as top-tier combatants participate, the final battle begins.

Those with top-level cultivation all know the reason for this matter, but it is up to the person destined to face the calamity to determine good and evil.

In other words, right and wrong, good and evil, in Journey to the West are all determined by the person who is destined to face the calamity. With Wukong initiating the great calamity, the power of the Three Realms can still be clearly distinguished. Even though Wukong is ignorant and fearless, it is undeniable that Wukong is still a very pure person, and he still has a simple sense of black and white in his eyes.

However, if it were the Six-Eared Macaque instead, given his understanding of the Three Realms and his desire for this unique identity change, then Journey to the West would become a story of universal corruption.

If the Six-Eared Macaque were to become Sun Wukong, and the Bodhisattva's mount were to destroy a country, the Monkey King would inevitably let the monster return, then claim credit for subduing the demon, and use smooth, underhanded writing to cover up the truth.

For example, if he encounters a Bodhisattva's goldfish eating young boys and girls, he will ask the Bodhisattva to subdue the demon, and then incite the people to erect statues of the Bodhisattva for worship.

For example, if they encounter ordinary tree spirits that oppose Buddhism, they choose to eradicate them completely.

For example, if he encountered a country where demons and mortals lived in harmony, he would take advantage of a minor mistake by the demons, skin them alive, and then feed them to all the people in the city.

If any monks were to clash with the national order again, he could forcibly shave the heads of all the monks in the country, intimidate the king into allowing them to pass through customs, and promote Buddhism throughout the nation.

In other words, if the Six-Eared Macaque were replaced by Sun Wukong, then in the future Journey to the West, the concepts of good and evil, right and wrong, would completely cease to exist, and the truth would be completely concealed under his smooth maneuvering.

What if Wukong isn't replaced?

When faced with this incident of Wuji Chechi, Wukong must investigate it thoroughly, uncover the truth, and hold the person ultimately responsible in the Three Realms accountable.

There is no doubt that Wukong has a basic sense of justice, a relentless pursuit of the truth, and an uncompromising attitude.

What is Wukong's personality like? He is free-spirited, anti-traditional, likes to challenge authority, hates being bound, speaks bluntly, likes to show off, speaks critically, is prone to hurting others with his words, is not good at handling things tactfully, and is unruly.

However, he is also the kind of person who is straightforward and honest, and whose sense of right and wrong is always clear.

As for the Six-Eared Macaque, he is driven by his own goals, disregarding good and evil, and is meticulous and capable of handling matters. There is no doubt that such a person could have the ability to influence the situation if he were to replace Wukong.

The Six-Eared Macaque could easily stir up the great momentum needed by Buddhism, and Yin Ziyu was powerless to stop it.

After all, in terms of combat strength, the Jie Sect and Yin Ziyu's side were at a disadvantage, and their biggest reliance was the Zhuxian Sword Formation.

The grand scheme of this journey through the Three Realms and the West requires a chosen one to initiate it. The best course of action for the top forces on both sides is to observe; any unauthorized action would inevitably trigger the premature outbreak of the great calamity's final battle. Fortunately, with the resumption of the Investiture of the Gods, it may not be a bad thing for the true spirits of the deceased to be enshrined in the Investiture of the Gods; they still have a chance to be enshrined as gods.

Of course, how to confer deities after the Great Tribulation depends on their role and merit during the Great Tribulation. Ultimately, the selection of deities depends on the outcome of the battle.

Faced with the fact that the fake Sun Wukong had killed the king, Mi Fei naturally knew that the situation was urgent and hurriedly took out the Divine Interference Pouch left by Yin Ziyu.

"Ziyu, how should we handle this situation?"

Yin Ziyu frowned slightly and said slowly, "The best course of action now is to ensure that the enemy is determined to fight a decisive battle, since they are acting so boldly. However, this is not the best time for a decisive battle. In dealing with the complicated situation of Chechi Kingdom, we need to adopt a strategy of surrounding three sides and leaving one side open. We must not push the enemy into a desperate situation, so as not to trigger variables in the decisive battle. However, Wukong's life-or-death crisis has already arrived."

Yin Ziyu gently raised his hand, and a spiritual stone monkey essence radiating chaotic energy appeared in his palm.

"This is Wukong's origin. We can hide it within the Zhuxian Sword Formation and find a way to lure Wukong to merge with it. In this way, we can resolve the current life-or-death crisis, and on the journey to the West, Wukong will be able to gradually merge with it and restore his original power."

After Yin Ziyu finished speaking, he handed the essence of the Spirit Stone Monkey to the Golden Spirit Mother.

The Golden Spirit Mother was surprised to find that Yin Ziyu possessed Sun Wukong's essence, and exclaimed, "Ziyu, you actually obtained Wukong's essence?"

Yin Ziyu smiled faintly: "Back then, when I was comprehending the laws using the Hunyuan Five Elements Formation, I unexpectedly sensed the innate primordial energy surging into the origin of the Three Realms. I then used the Hunyuan Five Elements Formation to collect it. Knowing it was Wukong's origin, I kept it until today. Wukong is facing a life-or-death crisis. Even though Wukong has reached the third rank of the Flower Blossom stage, his foundation is completely destroyed. However, this Six-Eared Macaque has only forcibly reached the Great Luo realm. The two are evenly matched. Moreover, due to the karma of the Dao Ancestor, the Six-Eared Macaque has been unable to cultivate any cultivation methods in the Three Realms over the years. The methods he cultivates are mixed and incomparable, and he may not be a match for Wukong. Wukong can even seize the opponent's origin."

Golden Spirit Mother nodded: "Very well. Now that Wukong has gone to the Heavenly Court to investigate the truth, I will make arrangements immediately."

Tang Sanzang, his face filled with shock and anger, pointed at the ferocious "Sun Wukong" and sternly rebuked him: "Wukong, although you usually act rashly, you still know right from wrong. Why are you so heartless and insane today! How could you kill innocent people and do such a heinous thing!"

Instead of showing any remorse after being reprimanded, Sun Wukong's eyes widened, his gaze turning fierce, and he roared, "Hey! You garrulous monk, shut up!"

After saying this, Sun Wukong suddenly raised his arm and struck Tang Sanzang hard.

Tang Sanzang was unable to dodge in time and was immediately sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

This sudden turn of events was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shocking everyone present.

After Sun Wukong landed a successful blow, he swayed and ran off with Tang Sanzang's luggage, leaving a group of astonished people standing there dumbfounded.

The prime minister of Chechi Kingdom was shocked to see this scene and knew that the situation was out of control.

Today, the pilgrims have come here, but not only have three royal advisors died, but His Majesty the King has also been killed by monsters.

Without hesitation, he immediately shouted, "Guards! Seize Tang Sanzang at once! This wicked monk dares to condone his disciple's violence; he is the root of all evil for Chechi Kingdom! Immediately submit a memorial to the Heavenly Court and request that they come to capture this demon!"

The prime minister was a capable man. Faced with this situation, he turned to his confidant and whispered a few words to arrange a series of urgent matters concerning the survival of the country, such as supporting the crown prince's ascension to the throne.

The entire Kingdom of Chechi was instantly thrown into chaos, and the people were in a state of panic.

The soldiers hastily assembled, and the entire court was filled with anxiety; it could be said that chaos ensued amidst the heavy snowfall.

However, the fact that the deaths of the three national advisors caused snow to fall in June was enough to let the people know the reason for their injustice. Therefore, even if they were demons, the Kingdom of Chechi still collected the bodies of the three national advisors.

At that moment, the streets and alleys of Chechi Kingdom were instantly filled with angry crowds.

When the people heard that Tang Sanzang's disciples had killed the king and intended to commit massacres, they were filled with righteous indignation and flocked to Tang Sanzang's location from all directions like a tidal wave.

The soldiers and civilians, armed with sticks, knives and guns, their faces filled with anger and hatred towards Tang Sanzang and his disciples, their fierce momentum seemed to devour everything.

In the crowd, a burly man with a flushed face brandished a wooden stick and roared, "These monks have caused such a huge disaster as soon as they arrived, killing our national teacher and now the king. What use are they? Kill them to avenge our national teacher and king!"

His roar was like thunder, igniting the anger in the crowd, and a deafening response erupted from the crowd: "Kill them! Kill them!"

An elderly man with white hair, leaning on a cane, stood shakily in the crowd, weeping as he lamented, "My poor son died at the hands of those bandits hired by monks. We finally had the help of the Imperial Preceptor, who restored peace to Chechi Kingdom, but now these monks are causing trouble again. Monks are the bane of the country! They must be killed!"

Spurred on by the crowd, the soldiers also became fired up. They lined up neatly, their spears gleaming coldly, and shouted in unison, "Capture Tang Sanzang and uphold the law!"

At this moment, the people of Chechi Kingdom were united in their determination to kill Tang Sanzang. Their voices resounded through the sky and the earth trembled.

At this moment, Tang Sanzang, though captured, was pale-faced and wanted to explain, but did not know how.
Seeing the sudden, overwhelming snowfall in Chechi Kingdom, the real Sun Wukong was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Without hesitation, he somersaulted straight towards the Heavenly Court. His speed was like a golden lightning bolt, instantly piercing the sky.

In the blink of an eye, Sun Wukong arrived at the Snow Tribe.

Upon seeing the Great Sage's arrival, the Snow Goddess Caiyun and the Fairy Hanzhi hurriedly bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Great Sage!"

Sun Wukong was extremely anxious and, without wasting words, asked directly, "Was the heavy snow in Chechi Kingdom caused by you?"

Fairy Caiyun quickly cupped her hands in response: "Reporting to the Great Sage, it was not us who placed it."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's thick eyebrows furrowed instantly, and he looked suspicious: "Why is it suddenly snowing in Chechi Kingdom?"

Han Zhixian hesitated, as if she wanted to speak but stopped herself. Seeing this, Sun Wukong flew into a rage, drew his golden cudgel, and roared at the two, "Quickly tell me, or you'll be in for a beating! Was this the work of that demon?"

Han Zhixian smiled wryly and said helplessly, "Great Sage, this snowfall in Chechi did not come from the Heavenly Court, nor was it caused by demons; it came from Heaven itself!"

Sun Wukong was taken aback, his face full of confusion: "Heaven? What do you mean by this? Isn't the Heavenly Court Heaven?"

Fairy Caiyun also gave a wry smile and explained, "Great Sage, this sky is not the Heavenly Court, but the Heavenly Dao. These three demons swore an oath with their lives, and the Heavenly Dao was moved, which is why the heavy snow fell. No one can stop this snow!"

Sun Wukong was extremely surprised, scratched his head, and asked, "What is the Heavenly Way?"

The two immediately showed a helpless expression. Fairy Caiyun patiently explained, "Reporting to the Great Sage, the Heavenly Dao is the fundamental and highest existence of the laws of the Three Realms, and it governs the operation and major changes of all things."

Sun Wukong became even more confused after hearing this. He scratched his head for a while, then remembered that when they were discussing the Dao at Wuzhuang Temple, everyone was talking about the general trend of the Heavenly Dao. He then asked, "Where is the Heavenly Dao?"

Fairy Caiyun replied, "Great Sage, the Heavenly Way is omnipresent, impartial and ruthless, and does not directly interfere with living beings. If someone makes a vow, the Heavenly Way will respond."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was stunned for a moment, his mind a jumble of thoughts. After a long while, he stammered, "Could it be that the three demons of Chechi Kingdom are right?"

Fairy Caiyun replied, "Reporting to the Great Sage, if the three demons swear an oath and the Heavenly Dao responds, then the three demons must be right. The Great Sage need not doubt, no one can question the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Dao will never make a miscarriage of justice."

Sun Wukong was first taken aback, then gritted his teeth and said angrily, "If that's the case, could it be that the Inspection Department is deceiving me, Old Sun? Fine, fine, I, Old Sun, will definitely find out the truth!"

After saying this, Sun Wukong swung his golden cudgel violently, his aura suddenly surged, and he turned and rushed towards the direction of the Heavenly Court's Surveillance Office.

Since the Heavenly Way is impartial and infallible, then it must be that the Wandering Star Official has deceived me, and what the King said is true, while what I saw in the Heavenly Court is false.

Filled with resentment and doubt, Sun Wukong, like a golden meteor, sped towards the location of the Heavenly Court's Wandering Star Official. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the official's residence.

However, upon Sun Wukong's arrival, he immediately discovered that the minor immortals of the entire inspection office were running around in a hurry, and that heavenly soldiers from the Heavenly Court were surrounding the area.

Sun Wukong sensed something was wrong and shouted, "Where is the Wandering Star Official?"

At this moment, a fairy said with a sob in her voice, "Great Sage, something terrible has happened! The Star Official has suddenly died for some unknown reason!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was struck dumb, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Sun Wukong grabbed the little fairy by the collar, pulled her close, glared at her, and roared, "What did you say? Explain yourself! How did the star official die so suddenly? What exactly happened?"

The little fairy trembled with fear at Sun Wukong's ferocious appearance, her teeth chattering as she stammered, "Great...Great Sage, I don't know either. I was only gone for a short while, and then I saw the Star Lord lying stiffly on the ground, lifeless, his spirit and true essence gone. I don't know what cruel thing happened to him..."

Sun Wukong released his grip, tossing the little fairy aside, and was instantly dumbfounded: "Why did this Wandering Star Official have to die so suddenly, right when I, Old Sun, wanted to get some answers from him? There must be something fishy about this! Could it be that someone was afraid he would reveal the truth, so they killed him to silence him? Could it be Li Jing? Hmph, I, Old Sun, will definitely investigate this conspiracy to the end!"

Just as Sun Wukong was filled with suspicion and preparing to thoroughly investigate the cause of Youyi Xingguan's death, Li Jing rushed over.

Sun Wukong rushed forward, staring intently at Li Jing, and loudly demanded, "Heavenly King Li, tell me, how exactly did this star official die?"

After all, it was Li Jing who brought Sun Wukong here to investigate the affairs of Chechi Kingdom, and Li Jing is absolutely to blame for this.

Li Jing frowned, his face solemn, and slowly said, "Great Sage, even I, the Heavenly King, do not know. The star official died in a bizarre manner, and even his soul and spirit were gone. I really do not know who committed this heinous act."

Sun Wukong was extremely anxious, and his anger surged even higher. He roared, "There must be something fishy about the three demons of Chechi Kingdom. I, Old Sun, was just about to come and ask about the truth when they died. What a coincidence!"

Li Jing, with a serious expression, hurriedly said, "Great Sage, in my opinion, this must be caused by a demon. You should go to Flower Fruit Mountain immediately. Just as you arrived at the Heavenly Court, another Great Sage appeared in Chechi Kingdom. He not only killed the king but also injured your master before fleeing to Flower Fruit Mountain. Clearly, this demon is the culprit behind all this trouble."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was so angry that his hair stood on end and his eyes almost spit fire: "What? There is such a thing? Thank you for informing me, Heavenly King Li. I, Old Sun, will go to Flower Fruit Mountain right away and find that demon and tear him to pieces!"

At that moment, Sun Wukong believed that everything was the fault of this monkey. With a somersault, Sun Wukong left the Heavenly Court and sped off towards Flower Fruit Mountain.

During his journey, a strange cloud suddenly appeared before Sun Wukong's eyes. The cloud was so thick that it seemed to be a solid substance, pressing down darkly as if it would devour everything.

Sun Wukong became wary, but being highly skilled and daring, he was fearless and somersaulted into the clouds.

As the clouds and mist dissipated, he saw a female Taoist priest appear in front of him.

Sun Wukong immediately shouted, "Who are you? How dare you block my way!"

The newcomer was none other than the Golden Spirit Mother. Unbeknownst to Sun Wukong, he had already entered the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.

This is a unique array space, and no one knows what happens within it.

A bead slowly appeared in the hand of the Golden Spirit Mother. The bead emitted a strange spiritual energy like chaos, and as the light flowed, it seemed to contain the endless Dao.

Sun Wukong's gaze was instantly drawn to it, and he felt a tremor in his mind, involuntarily asking, "What is this?"

Upon seeing this object, Sun Wukong felt a strong urge to obtain it; he was determined to get his hands on it.

The Golden Spirit Mother remained calm and simply said, "Monkey, this is yours. Integrate it into your primordial spirit and do not mention it to anyone."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Golden Spirit Mother gently waved her hand, and the bead, like a stream of light, instantly fell from the top of Sun Wukong's head and merged into his primordial spirit.

In an instant, an indescribable, vast Dao surged through Sun Wukong's body like a raging torrent.

This power seemed to be the foundation of the Great Dao, rapidly converging into Sun Wukong's primordial spirit, and even throughout his entire body; every inch of his skin and every hair seemed to be cheering.

Within Sun Wukong's primordial spirit, a terrifying demonic ape slowly emerged, emanating a chilling aura, while Sun Wukong's essence condensed within his primordial spirit.

Although Sun Wukong's cultivation level did not increase, his Dao fruit and foundation were being strengthened. Sun Wukong looked at the female Taoist in front of him and asked, "Who are you?"

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit said calmly, "You'll find out in time, Monkey. Go and kill the monster! Remember, never go to Mount Ling, or you'll be dead! Remember, remember!"

After the Golden Spirit Mother finished speaking, she vanished instantly, and the thick fog also disappeared in an instant. It seemed as if a hundred years had passed, but it was only a moment, and it seemed as if nothing had happened.

Sun Wukong looked at the empty sky and was immediately dumbfounded: "Who is this person? Why do I feel that she is completely different? Since she said that we will meet in the future, I will first see what kind of monster she is who dares to impersonate me and commit so many evil deeds."

Sun Wukong stopped dwelling on the matter and headed straight for Flower Fruit Mountain. (End of Chapter)