Journey to the West Arrives: Start by becoming an apprentice of the Tongtian Sect Leader!

Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, had regained his senses, but he was still somewhat bewildered by the grinning monkey in front of him.

Actually, it's not entirely the Dragon King of the East Sea's fault...

A monkey suddenly wanders into your house, grinning and congratulating you on your fortune, leaving you completely bewildered!

At this moment, the thoughts in the mind of Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, were...

Where did this monkey come from?

Although your "Wishing you prosperity" makes this Dragon King very happy.

But your forced entry into my East Sea Dragon Palace has made this Dragon King very unhappy!

Frowning, Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, carefully sensed Sun Wukong's cultivation level.

Taiyi Golden Immortal…

For a moment, the Dragon King of the East Sea was unsure of what to do with this monkey.

With a cultivation level of Taiyi Golden Immortal, he could be considered a powerful figure in the current prehistoric world.

And this monkey appeared out of nowhere without a sound.

Could it be a pet kept by some powerful person?

As for mounts, that's definitely out of the question; I've never heard of any powerful figure going out riding a monkey...

It must be a pet that secretly ran away and became the king of the mountain.

Thinking of this, Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, couldn't help but give himself a thumbs up for his cleverness!

Fortunately, I didn't attack the monkey right away. What if this monkey really had a powerful backer? Wouldn't that have offended them?

So the Dragon King of the East Sea decided to test the waters first...

His previously furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and he chuckled a few times as he looked at Sun Wukong in front of him.

"Hahaha... I wonder which deity has come to visit me, and what brings this neighbor here?"

Seeing that the old Dragon King seemed easy to talk to, Sun Wukong began to explain.

"My name is Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Flower Fruit Mountain in Aolai Kingdom. Flower Fruit Mountain is where the ocean begins, so wouldn't we be old neighbors?"

Upon hearing that the monkey had a name, the Dragon King of the East Sea prepared to test it again.

"Hiss... I see!"

"I never knew the Immortal and Little Dragon were neighbors!"

"But I've never heard of you before, Immortal. May I ask where you studied under?"

Upon hearing the Dragon King of the East Sea ask him where his master was, a hint of unease flashed across Sun Wukong's face.

"Hehe... I, Old Sun, have no teacher! No teacher!"

However, the Dragon King of the East Sea instantly noticed the slight unnaturalness on Sun Wukong's face!

He immediately confirmed his previous guess.

This monkey is definitely domesticated!

It was definitely a pet of some powerful being. It must have escaped while that powerful being wasn't paying attention, taken over Flower Fruit Mountain, and become its king.

Thinking of this, the Dragon King of the East Sea once again praised himself for his cleverness!

Fortunately, we didn't directly clash with the monkey.

Otherwise, we'll really offend people...

To be able to keep a monkey of the Taiyi Golden Immortal level as a pet, this powerful being must be at least a quasi-saint!

The dragon race is currently weak, so it is indeed not advisable to start more disputes.

Once he had confirmed Sun Wukong's identity, the Dragon King of the East Sea burst into laughter…

"Hahahaha, since the immortal doesn't want to say, then so be it."

"I wonder what brings you to my Dragon Palace today, Immortal?"

At this moment, the Dragon King of the East Sea was thinking that whatever the monkey wanted to do or what he asked for, as long as it wasn't excessive, he would grant his request!

When the powerful figure behind the monkey learns of this, it can be considered that the dragon race has forged a small but positive connection with the other party…

Seeing that the Dragon King was so easy to talk to, Sun Wukong plopped down on the table, crossed his legs, and smiled at the Dragon King.

"I, Old Sun, don't beat around the bush with my old neighbors."

"I've heard that your old neighbor's Dragon Palace in the East Sea is full of treasures. As the Monkey King of Flower Fruit Mountain, I'm actually lacking some handy treasures!"

"So I have no choice but to ask you, my old neighbor, for help."

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, the Dragon King of the East Sea immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, so that's what it was about!

Our East Sea Dragon Palace may not have much else, but it has plenty of treasures!

It's not difficult at all to give this monkey one or two things.

The old Dragon King immediately burst into laughter...

"I see. I thought the immortal had some other request?"

"It's just a few handy weapons. Please wait a moment, Immortal, I'll arrange them for you right away!"

"Someone, bring me the Great Sword!!!"

When Sun Wukong heard the Dragon King mention a knife, he quickly waved his hand.

"Old neighbor! I, Old Sun, don't know how to use a knife—I don't know how to use a knife—find another one, find another one!"

The Dragon King of the East Sea nodded upon hearing this.

"Since the immortal cannot wield a knife, then let's take a nine-pronged steel fork!"

A mackerel spirit and an eel spirit worked together to lift out the nine-pronged steel fork, and the Dragon King of the East Sea proudly introduced it to Sun Wukong.

"Immortal, please look!"

"This treasure is called the Nine-Pronged Steel Fork, and it weighs 3,600 jin (approximately 1,800 kg). I wonder if the immortal is satisfied?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately went over and casually picked up the nine-pronged steel fork.

However, after getting his hands on it, Sun Wukong felt that it was a bit too light.

"Too light, too light, doesn't feel right!"

Upon seeing this scene, the Dragon King of the East Sea was startled.

Holy crap! This monkey's got something! No wonder it's kept by some big shot!

So the Dragon King of the East Sea waved his hand again.

"Bring me the halberd!"

A moment later, the halberd with the painted handle was carried out.

The Dragon King of the East Sea proudly introduced himself once again…

"Immortal, this halberd with a painted shaft is the heaviest weapon in my Dragon Palace's treasury, weighing a full 7,200 jin!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately picked up the halberd, twirled it in his hand for a moment, and then tossed it aside as if it were trash.

"Still too light! Still too light!"

"Old Dragon King, don't try to fool me! Everyone says your Dragon Palace is full of treasures. You'd better find me something suitable!"

The Dragon King of the East Sea was momentarily stunned.

Wait, buddy?!

You think 7,200 pounds is too light?!

Seeing that Sun Wukong seemed determined to stay put, the Dragon King of the East Sea was at a loss for what to do.

Just then, the Dragon Granny and the Dragon Girl, who had been watching the commotion, approached the Dragon King and whispered...

"Isn't there a piece of iron, the 'Sea-Stabilizing Needle,' hidden in the East China Sea?"

"That divine iron weighs a full thirteen thousand five hundred catties!"

"This monkey seems quite extraordinary. Why don't we let him try to lift that magic iron rod that stabilizes the sea..."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the East Sea immediately came up with a plan.

Right!

Didn't this monkey complain that the weapon was too light?

Then let him try that magic staff!

You should know that it was a measuring station left behind by Yu the Great when he was controlling the floods, used to measure the East China Sea.

That monkey is definitely too big to lift!

If he can't lift it, he'll be too embarrassed to ask me to find him any more suitable weapons...

I've already found it for him, and he can't carry it, so how can he blame me?

Thinking of this, the Dragon King of the East Sea came directly in front of Sun Wukong.

"Immortal, since you find these weapons unsuitable, I do have something heavier in the East Sea. I just wonder if you can lift it?"

Sun Wukong was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Oh? What kind of treasure is it?"

The Dragon King of the East Sea explained the origin of the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) to Sun Wukong, and then led him to its location…

Looking at the thick, long staff in front of him, Sun Wukong swallowed hard.

Good heavens! This is simply my dream stick!

So Sun Wukong lifted his clothes and went straight forward, wanting to try to pick up the stick.

"This stick is a bit too thick and too long. It would be better if it were thinner and shorter..."