The Monkey King

"So, the demon monkey must be trying to get a name and escape the blame. In my opinion, the lesser of two evils is better. Now that the old gentleman is in seclusion, the demon army is strong, and the heavenly army is exhausted from the battle, why not I followed the wishes of the demon monkey and gave him a title to appease him first. In this way, I can also get the souls of the heavenly army that were taken away by the demon army back, throw them into reincarnation, and give an explanation to the three realms. After this difficulty , wait until Laojun comes out of seclusion... Hehe, if the demon monkey behaves strangely again, we will deal with it before it is too late."

"Yes, yes, let's get over this difficulty first. If you want to deal with the monster monkey, you can do it at any time after Lao Jun comes out of seclusion."

"Your Majesty, I think this plan is feasible."

The immortal family was still talking excitedly, and many surrounding immortal families also agreed, but the Jade Emperor just raised his head and sighed.

When things got to this point, the Jade Emperor had already lost his mind.

It is said that all the wise kings in the world are called by one stick. When the opinions of the ministers are put forward, they are all given the same title. If everyone agrees, they will implement it. If everyone objects, they will shelve it.

If this is really the case, this Mingjun may have the best job in the world.

Shaking his head helplessly, he opened and closed his eyes and whispered: "Then tell me, what title should be given to him to appease him?"

That look was so full of disappointment that all the immortals looked at it in astonishment. The uproar caused by the good idea was instantly silenced.

Among the immortals, Taibai Jinxing covered her mouth and smiled. The smile was fleeting, but her expression happened to fall into the eyes of the Jade Emperor.

There was silence in the Lingxiao Palace for a long time. The immortal family who advocated appeasement took a step forward and said solemnly: "I thought that since he calls himself the 'Monkey King', why not just call him the 'Monkey King'. Anyway. Whether he has fame or power, it doesn't matter what he is called. There is no need for him to take up a post in heaven. Presumably...that monster monkey should be content."

The Jade Emperor sighed lightly, rubbed his fingers and asked leisurely: "He can seal whatever he calls it, is that okay?"

"This..." The immortal family couldn't answer for a while, and the other immortal families looked at each other in shock.

Seeing his appearance, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but laugh.

Recruiting the demon monkey again at this time was as disgusting to Heaven as eating a fly, but this group of immortals said it was like picking up a treasure.

The imperial edict is filled with gorgeous words such as "God's grace" and "forgiveness". Is it possible that it can erase the fact that Heaven is showing weakness?

If he hadn't really been unable to find a way to solve the predicament and was afraid that the immortals would not raise their opinions, the Jade Emperor would have already kicked the immortal family who spoke happily out of the Lingxiao Palace.

Seeing that things are stuck in this place. King Qin Guang became anxious again, and reminded with a slight trembling: "Your Majesty, time is running out."

"I know." The Jade Emperor responded impatiently, pointed at Taibai Venus and said: "Taibai Aiqing, I want to hear your opinion."

"Your Majesty, you want to hear your opinion?" Taibai Jinxing was stunned for a moment.

After hesitating for a moment, he straightened his clothes and walked out from among the immortals, casting a spell to cover himself and the Jade Emperor. He bowed and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, although giving the demon monkey a name is like showing weakness and will definitely damage the majesty of the heaven, I think this plan is feasible."

"Do you think it's feasible?" The Jade Emperor frowned slightly and looked at Taibai Jinxing with interest.

Taibai Jinxing coughed twice and said softly: "It's just... this plan should be prepared with both hands."

"What two hands. Tell me."

Taibai looked left and right. He took a deep breath and said: "First, whether the demon monkey really only wants a title. It's hard to say. If not, once the imperial edict is transmitted and rejected, it will become a big joke in the three worlds. Therefore, When delivering a decree, there must be a condition attached.”

"What conditions?"

"Then, forgive all the monsters on Huaguo Mountain."

The Jade Emperor's crane eyes slowly narrowed.

"Although sealing the monster monkey is equivalent to pardoning those monsters, writing or not writing is the same for the monster monkey, but it is far different for the monsters under his command. After all, the heaven is still the orthodoxy of the three realms, and the six paths Reincarnation is in your hands. Those monsters who follow the monster monkey should more or less consider the way forward. If the monster monkey really dares to ignore the thoughts of the monsters under his command, then Huaguo Mountain will be in chaos, and your majesty will not need to worry about it. In this way, the demon monkey will be even more sure of receiving the order."

"What a plan!" The Jade Emperor praised loudly.

"On the other hand, the monsters collected in the underworld also belong to the Huaguo Mountain. If the imperial edict expressly expresses the pardon, then they will also be pardoned as a matter of course. Of course, it is absolutely impossible to reincarnate into a rich and noble family. But In this way, if the monster monkey really wants to save the souls of those monsters, this matter will be over."

"That makes sense." The Jade Emperor stroked his beard and nodded.

"On the other hand, the demon monkey holds a strong demand for his soul and Tian En vastly pardons his crimes. The two are different in name. And the process is even different. Once the demon monkey responds, it can still be dragged on for a while. Procrastinate. This move is to show the princes from all sides. By then, the demon monkey has agreed and will be bound by the Heavenly Court. He should not dare to make any mistakes at will. In this way, the Heavenly Court can also save some face."

"Yes, in this way, all aspects have been taken care of." The Jade Emperor nodded again.

Outside the shroud of the spell, the immortals watched Taibai Jinxing's lips and teeth keep moving, and the Jade Emperor kept nodding, but they couldn't hear a word. They all could not help but frown, with doubts on their faces.

"This is the first one." Under the spell, Taibai Jinxing continued: "The second one is about status. Although it is famous but not powerful, it would be a great loss of face for the Heavenly Court to recruit people at this time. If If the demon monkey refuses to accept the order due to the wrong title...the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, I believe that the title of the Monkey King has yet to be considered."

"Then what do you think my title should be?"

Taibai Jinxing bowed slightly and said: "This name should be big rather than small. Firstly, the greater the name, the higher the possibility of the demon monkey accepting the order. Secondly... recruiting An is inherently arrogant. In this case, it is better to give the demon monkey The monkey is arrogant to the end. In the final analysis, the disaster of the demonic monkey was caused by the mighty powers of the three realms standing by and watching. Until now... Your Majesty, this monkey should be allowed to be indulged rather than restrained."

"Is it better to let it go but not to limit it?" The Jade Emperor couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"On the one hand, we should try to preserve the majesty of the heaven, and on the other hand, let him cause trouble in the lower world. As long as the monster monkey accidentally crosses the line. By then, the Three Pure Ones and the great powers of the Three Realms will surely take action to arrest him. .”

"Ai Qing means..."

"Your Majesty, please grant him the title of 'King of Side by Side'." Taibai Jinxing cupped his hands and said.

…

Clouds rolled in the sky, and warships kept coming and going.

The leaves on the branches rippled slightly in the wind.

In the courtyard of Qitian Palace in Huaguo Mountain, Monkey and Qingfengzi sit quietly on both sides of the stone table, silent as the light and shadow flow.

After a long time, the monkey seemed to be a little uncomfortable, and whispered: "Elder brother, do you want Wukong to send someone to ask for the wind chime?"

"Don't let her know I'm here." Qingfengzi said lightly.

The expression on his face was as cold as before.

The monkey could only nodded silently.

After sitting for a while, Qingfengzi suddenly said: "Is she... okay recently?"

"Wind chimes are always good. Goku won't let her suffer."

Qingfengzi took a deep breath, shook her fly whisk, raised her eyes to look at the flowing clouds in the sky, and sighed for a long time: "That's good, that's good. As a master, I can rest assured."

He opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something else. But in the end, she didn't say anything. After hesitating for a long time, she just pursed her lips and sighed in a low voice: "She is a good girl. For you, she can even do without me as a master. She has never been out of Xianyue Sanxing Cave, but she has the courage to be alone. After traveling thousands of miles...you have to remember what you said and don't let her down. If you let her get into trouble one day, senior brother will not let you go."

This sentence comes down. The monkey was suddenly stunned.

After a long silence, the monkey swallowed dryly. He whispered: "Senior Brother's words, Wukong, remember them."

There wasn't even a hint of confidence in that slightly trembling voice.

Looking at the monkey silently, Qingfengzi puffed up his sleeves and stood up slowly, and said softly: "In a few days, the second junior brother will entertain all the junior brothers in Youquan Valley. Yue Chao and I will go there. If you can find time, you Come together too. My fellow disciples may not have been together for a long time. If you can, bring wind chimes."

"Well. It just so happens that I also want to take some time to go to Youquan Valley in the past few days."

"Then see you then."

After saying that, he turned around and Qingfengzi turned into a wisp of smoke and drifted away without a trace, leaving only the monkey sitting quietly in the courtyard.

"Wind chimes, wind chimes..." Looking up at the sky, he could only sigh silently.

Qingfengzi wants him to live up to it, but can he really do it?

It is most difficult to accept the kindness of a beautiful woman.

"I'll probably never be able to repay what I owe her in this lifetime..." Monkey smiled helplessly. Just as he was about to get up, he saw Yang Chan walking from a distance.

Sitting down on the stone chair next to the monkey, Yang Chan asked softly: "What are you doing here, uncle?"

"You call him uncle?"

"Can't you?"

"I'm just surprised. I haven't seen you take the initiative to admit that Senior Brother Ling Yun is your master."

Yang Chan curled her lips and said, "Why did Ling Yunzi admit him in such a nonchalant manner? Taoist Qingfeng is a well-known and highly respected Earth Immortal in the three realms. I won't suffer any loss if I call him uncle."

"It seems that this title depends on the person." Monkey laughed, folded his hands and bowed, and said calmly: "It's nothing, he came over and asked me how the wind chime was."

"Ask about Feng Ling?" Yang Chan was stunned for a moment. When he thought that Qing Fengzi and Feng Ling were masters and disciples, he didn't take it seriously and said instead: "King Qin Guang, the leader of Yama, forced you to send their souls into reincarnation. The matter has been reported to Lingxiao Palace."

"This is an unexpected thing. How is the Jade Emperor going to deal with me?"

"I said I want to recruit you again. The imperial edict should arrive soon."

"Recruitment?" Hearing this, Monkey smiled lightly and said no.

The underworld is an important place in the three realms. If it were not for the unfamiliarity and the fear that a strong attack would cause chaos in the three realms and attract powerful intervention, the monkeys would not even issue an ultimatum and would have already launched an attack.

"That was originally a suggestion made by a low-status immortal family. Although most of the heavenly officials felt it was unreliable, after all, they had no idea, so no one spoke against it. They didn't know that Taibai Jinxing was in the palace. What did I say to the Jade Emperor after using the silence technique? In short, the Jade Emperor agreed in the end. I heard that the title of batch is quite high. Of course, it is just a false title and has no real power."

Is it fate, or is Laojun doing something behind his back again?

The monkey couldn't help but think of the things sent by the Dragon King of the Four Seas, and his hand tightened slightly: "It can't be...'The Monkey King', right?"

"Monkey King, Monkey King? 'Qi Tian', 'Qi Tian'..." Yang Chan recited it several times silently, and said with a smile: "This is really big enough, and it's a good title. The news didn't say what the specific title was. However, if it weren’t for Sanqing, there would be Nantianmen. This time we have taken over the Heavenly Court, and you can now bear the title. If the recruitment fails this time, you can call yourself..."

Yang Chan talked happily, but the monkey's thoughts had already flown to another place.

"Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Great Sage Equaling Heaven..." He muttered silently and smiled.

The warm sunlight shines through the clouds on his face, reflecting warm tones.

Has that day finally arrived?

Suddenly, he seemed to see the lonely grave again, the tombstone that was eroded by the wind and rain, and the bird that depended on him on the sea. But he is a stupid bird who calls him "dead monkey" all day long.

On that cold and helpless night more than a hundred years ago, a down-and-out wild monkey solemnly made an oath on an unknown hillside with only obsession... He promised that silly bird, along the way, No matter how long, how far, how painful, how tiring the road is. No matter how many years it takes, no matter what, he will return there and fulfill his promise.

More than a hundred years later, the wild monkey finally became the Monkey King, and his promise was about to be fulfilled. All the pain, looking back now. It actually has a hint of sweetness.

this moment. His eyes were moist.

I have gritted my teeth and survived for more than a hundred years. Finally, when the day comes, I can, justifiably, find her back and make her the upright wife of the Monkey King.

"After more than a hundred years of separation, what would be her first words when we meet again?"

At this moment, my heart was filled with joy that I had never experienced before.

He smiled foolishly, and his eyes filled with tears.

…

Three days later, Taibai Jinxing came to Huaguo Mountain with the imperial edict in hand, and was received by the monkeys in the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons.

Looking at the majestic palace and the clanking iron armor standing on both sides of the aisle, Taibai Jinxing was so shocked that she couldn't open her mouth from ear to ear.

He knew that Huaguo Mountain was already extremely powerful, but he never expected that Huaguo Mountain was more powerful than just Bingjia.

At this moment, what he was facing was no longer the great demon who dominated the mountain as king in the past, but a demon king whose power was comparable to that of the Jade Emperor.

His hand holding the imperial edict could not help but tremble.

Fortunately, he had proposed to increase his title to a higher level. If he had been granted the title of Monkey King as others said, he would probably have gone home immediately.

The monkey sat high on the throne, looking at Taibai Jinxing coldly, without saying a word.

The look in Taibai Jinxing's heart made her extremely uneasy.

After a long time, the court official next to the throne shouted loudly: "Who is next station? Tell me your name!"

Why are you here to declare an imperial edict? It feels like... you are simply here to pay homage.

There is no way, the situation is stronger than the person.

Taibai Jinxing frowned slightly, and could only clear his throat and said loudly: "I, Taibai Jinxing, pay my respects to the Monkey King! This time I came here to convey the decree!"

"Are you ordered to deliver an edict?" Monkey smiled faintly, bowed slightly, and asked lazily: "Whose order are you from?"

"By...by your Majesty's order." Taibai Jinxing said hesitantly.

"Who is your Majesty?" the monkey asked again.

"My Majesty..." Taibai Jinxing was a little confused: "My Majesty is... the Jade Emperor."

"Tell me the whole story!" Monkey suddenly shouted.

"To tell you the whole story——!" The surrounding soldiers lowered their swords heavily.

The whole hall shook slightly.

Taibai Jinxing’s legs were weak.

In this situation, combined with Monkey's ruthlessness in fighting against the heavens that day, Taibai Jinxing has no doubt that if he makes a mistake, his entire family and life may be handed over here.

Blinking his eyes, he remembered Yisu's answer in the Lingxiao Palace that day, and he could only bow and cup his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Taibai Jinxing, is here under the orders of the Supreme God of Haotian Golden Tower..."

"Come to deliver the message?" Monkey raised his eyebrows.

"No, no, no." Taibai Jinxing quickly wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, and said softly: "Come as an envoy to Huaguo Mountain to bring a message to His Majesty the Monkey King."

The monkey burst out laughing, and all the monsters in the hall laughed.

Among the hearty laughter, only Taibai Jinxing lowered his head and wiped his sweat violently.

After a long while, the monkey took a deep breath and asked, "Tell me, what message did he ask you to spread?"

Licking his dry lips, Taibai Jinxing whispered: "My Majesty asked me to inform the Monkey King that he...he would like to confer His Majesty the Monkey King the title of 'Monkey King'..."

"Oh? Qitian? What a good name!" Patting the knee, the monkey sat on the throne and waved fiercely at Taibaijinxing.

Seeing this, Taibai Jinxing had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and run forward, standing next to the throne with his head bowed.

Look closely at this white star. The monkey whispered: "Come and tell me, does the Monkey King have any benefits?"

"This is a benefit...the Great Sage Equaling Heaven. As the name suggests, you are equal to the sky. Even if you see my Majesty, you don't have to bow."

The monkey grinned and said, "You mean as big as the Jade Emperor?"

"That's right, Monkey King Yingming, that's what I mean!" Taibai Jinxing nodded repeatedly, with a flattering smile on his face.

The monkey asked with suspicious eyes: "Can you come and go to the underworld freely?"

"Yes!" Taibai Jinxing replied decisively.

"If you want to check the book of life and death, just check the book of life and death?"

"no problem!"

"Do all the immortals have to bow when they see you?"

"That's for sure!"

"The souls that were detained by this king..."

"Excuse me!" After saying that, he opened his eyes and looked at the monkey cautiously.

The monkey pretended to be thinking, and after a while, he clapped his hands. He smiled at Taibaijinxing and said, "Not bad! I like this!"

Seeing that the monkey was willing to accept the title, Taibai Jinxing finally breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "I will show you the imperial edict to your Majesty."

He hurriedly wanted to take out the imperial edict hidden in his sleeve, but he didn't want to be pushed back by the monkey.

Looking at Taibai Jinxing, the monkey said word by word: "I want all these benefits. I don't have to worry about the Jade Emperor's decree for this title. I just call it myself."

Taibai Jinxing was stunned immediately and smiled so hard that the corners of his mouth twitched.

"What? Don't agree?"

"No, no..." Taibai Jinxing quickly shook his head and waved his hands, and then said coquettishly: "But...if His Majesty hadn't personally sealed it, this title...I'm afraid it wouldn't be effective, and those benefits would be..."

The monkey's expression changed and he put one hand on Taibai Jinxing's shoulder. He said coldly: "If you want to say that, then I will issue an imperial edict to the Jade Emperor and confer him the title of Supreme God of Feng Haotian Golden Tower. His title. I have not issued an edict to confer him, so it does not count. .”

Taibai Jinxing suddenly started to sweat like rain.

What if this imperial edict was sent to heaven?

After stuffing the half-drawn imperial edict back, Taibai Jinxing bowed and said, "The Great Sage said it is, the Great Sage said it is true. The Great Sage can just proclaim himself, this edict... I'd better take it back with me."

"Boys can be taught." Looking at Taibai Jinxing, the monkey slowly opened his smile, patted his shoulder and said, "If you put it like that, wouldn't it make it easier to hear?"

"The Great Sage's teachings are correct."

"I really like this name, Great Sage. In this way, the Jade Emperor has accomplished this great feat, and I, the Great Sage, have clear rewards and punishments, so it's hard not to say anything, right? What do you think of this? The Yunyu Tiangang and Guanyun Tiangang are just like that. Did you give him a reward?"

Taibai Jinxing's expression froze, and he stared at the monkey for a long time, then slowly showed a flattering smile on his face, raised his thumb and said: "The Great Sage has clear rewards and punishments, and he is really setting an example for the three realms! I would like to express my gratitude to the Jade Emperor!"

Monkey suddenly slapped Taibai Jinxing on the shoulder again, and Taibai Jinxing suddenly trembled all over.

He maintained his stiff smile and stared in horror at the monkey's outstretched finger, which poked his cheek.

"Great Sage, I like you more and more. Hahahaha!"

Taibai Jinxing felt like he was about to collapse, but he still managed to smile flatteringly: "It is an honor for me to please the Great Sage!"

The monkey poked Taibai Jinxing's old face and said word by word: "What a complete traitor."

"Treacherous...treacherous minister?" Taibai Jinxing's eyes twitched.

"What? Great Sage, what did I say?"

"No, no, no, the Great Sage is right! The Great Sage said that the old man is a traitor, and the old man is a traitor!"

"Heaven needs traitors like you!"

"Yeah."

"Actually, I also need a traitor here, why not stay here and serve?"

Looking at the monkey, Taibai Jinxing smiled even more happily, almost crying, and shook his head violently: "The Great Sage really loves to joke?"

"Seriously." Monkey suddenly stopped laughing.

Which song is this from?

Taibai Jinxing has a death wish.

Before he could figure out the situation, in the blink of an eye, he saw the monkey smile again, grinning and saying mischievously: "I'm just teasing you."

After saying that, he looked at Taibai Jinxing and laughed so hard that he was out of breath.

"is it fun?"

"Fun... fun..." Taibai Jinxing couldn't laugh at all. He couldn't even pretend. He swallowed dryly, lowered his head slightly, stretched out his trembling hands to salute, and whispered: "Big... Great Sage, I... If there is nothing else, I will resign now..."

Before he finished speaking, the monkey's expression dropped and he shouted: "Taibai Jinxing listens to the order!"

The sudden drink instantly destroyed Taibai Jinxing's last mental defense. He collapsed on the ground and struggled to kneel down, trembling and not daring to raise his head.

Staring at Taibai Jinxing coldly, the monkey said: "I order you to go to the underworld immediately to convey the decree, and let the Ten Palaces of Yama prepare the life and death certificates, waiting for my inspection in thirty days, get out."

After that, he turned around and left, leaving Taibai Jinxing kneeling there blankly, not knowing why. (To be continued ~^~)