Emperor Donghua arrived at Huaguo Mountain with some Immortals.

"Emperor."

Sun Wukong greeted him and then addressed the other Immortals from the Ten States and Three Islands.

Nanji Xianweng and Fu Lu Shuangxing were among them.

Sun Wukong thanked them for their arrival, then turned to Emperor Donghua and asked, "Is this everyone?"

Emperor Donghua nodded slightly, then took out a flask of Peach Wine and handed it to Sun Wukong.

"This is..."

Sun Wukong looked into Emperor Donghua's eyes.

"Given by the Queen Mother?"

Sun Wukong was somewhat incredulous: "She's apologizing to me?"

Emperor Donghua nodded again, then inquired with his eyes.

"Not all the Immortals have arrived, but it's nearly complete."

Sun Wukong pocketed the Peach Wine.

Emperor Donghua asked again.

"Accommodations? For the time being, you can stay at Wuzhuang Temple."

Sun Wukong replied: "Immortal also wants to talk with you."

Emperor Donghua nodded, leading the rest of the Immortals towards Wuzhuang Temple.

A few days later, the day Sun Wukong had arranged to meet with Master Puti arrived.

He called Ao Luan and went to welcome the Grandmaster at Yunxiao City.

Not long after, the Grandmaster arrived on an Auspicious Cloud, followed by a group of disciples.

Sun Wukong was about to step forward to greet them when suddenly a call came from behind.

"Great King."

Sun Wukong frowned slightly; it was Daji's voice.

Daji ran over to tattle: "Those fairies are bullying me; I want to drive them out!"

"Daji, stop causing trouble."

Ao Luan furrowed her brows; this was not the time to be causing a scene.

However, Daji, oblivious, continued: "They're taking advantage of their numbers, leading away everyone who was listening to me sing. It's too much!"

"We'll talk about this later."

Ao Luan pulled Daji aside and had her stand by her: "Brother is welcoming an honored guest."

Daji looked up.

"Honored guest? Who is that old man?"

"My master."

Sun Wukong replied.

Daji immediately did not dare to say another word.

Master Puti landed at the port and waved his horsetail whisk lightly.

"Heavenly Venerate."

His disciples behind him bowed to Sun Wukong in unison.

Sun Wukong returned the gesture, his heart filled with surprise and doubt; what was going on with these senior brothers?

He looked towards Master Puti.

"Your status is now different."

Grandmaster Puti spoke: "They should understand the hierarchy of respect and subordination."

This time he came, bringing disciples who were obedient.

Master Puti's gaze turned towards Ao Luan.

"She is my sworn sister."

Sun Wukong introduced: "She usually helps me manage Huaguo Mountain."

"Pleased to meet you, Grandmaster."

Ao Luan stepped forward to salute.

Although she did not know how revered Master Puti was, since he taught Sun Wukong, he must be no ordinary person.

Ao Luan did not dare to be negligent.

Master Puti scrutinized Ao Luan, his eyes revealing a knowing smile.

He then looked towards Daji, his brow slightly furrowed.

"You have been born into many disasters; you shouldn't have survived to this day."

Master Puti said to Daji: "But encountering my disciple has been your good fortune."

Daji nodded repeatedly; the Great King's master was indeed powerful, to see through her past at a glance.

Sun Wukong wanted to take Master Puti back, but then two streaks of light sprang forth from Wuzhuang Temple.

It was Immortal Zhenyuan and Emperor Donghua.

"Grandmaster."

As Immortal Zhenyuan reached Yunxiao City, he promptly greeted the Grandmaster with a bow.

Sun Wukong was somewhat puzzled: "You know each other?"

"Naturally."

Immortal Zhen Yuan and Master Puti were both in the Western Continent. Although they rarely interacted, they were aware of each other's existence.

He always suspected that Sun Wukong was a disciple of Master Puti, and now he could see that it was indeed the case.

But Immortal Zhen Yuan mentioned nothing more than his recognition of Master Puti.

Emperor Donghua also paid his respects to Master Puti.

"Your Majesty, you know him too?"

Sun Wukong asked.

Emperor Donghua shook his head.

He did not know Master Puti; he had only occasionally heard of a grandmaster with profound mana in the Western Continent.

After exchanging pleasantries, Sun Wukong arranged for his senior brothers to settle in Huaguo Mountain and took Master Puti on a tour of Shuilian Cave.

For some reason, Daji shamelessly followed along.

"This Shuilian Cave is quite nice."

Ignoring Daji, Master Puti looked around Shuilian Cave: "It's a Cave Heaven Blessed Land."

"It's not as good as the Three Star Cave."

Sun Wukong replied.

The grandmaster smiled: "What happened to your Merit Incarnation?"

He could tell at a glance that Sun Wukong no longer possessed the Merit Incarnation.

"That was after all an external asset."

Sun Wukong replied: "When it's time for it to disappear, it naturally will."

Master Puti nodded while stroking his beard: "That is true indeed."

"I have been traveling around the Western Continent these days."

He continued: "Buddhism has a deep influence there; people lack fighting spirit, they are satisfied with just being fed and safe. It won't be easy for you to ignite a spirit of change in them."

"I understand."

Sun Wukong nodded; changing an entire continent was no small matter.

If the approach was wrong, it could lead to great turmoil.

"The Jade Emperor has asked the Buddha and me to discuss in detail in a few days, to set the competition rules, and to clarify boundaries."

Sun Wukong said: "Once I return, we can discuss further without delay."

"Most excellent."

Master Puti nodded.

Sun Wukong brought out the Peach Wine bestowed by the Queen Mother and invited the grandmaster to sit and drink together.

"I'll pour the wine!"

Daji snatched the wine jug and poured for them both.

"It's been a thousand years since I've had this wine."

Master Puti took a sip and exclaimed: "I never thought the Queen Mother would actually gift you with the Immortal Wine she brewed herself."

"Personally brewed?"

Sun Wukong frowned slightly: "How do you know, Master?"

Master Puti smiled but did not continue speaking.

The two of them drank Peach Wine in Shuilian Cave, with Daji enthusiastically refilling the grandmaster's cup far more heartily than for Sun Wukong.

An idea struck Sun Wukong: "Daji, what are you trying to do, fawning over the Master like this?"

He guessed what she was aiming for and took the initiative.

Seizing the opportunity, Daji immediately put down the wine jug and knelt before Master Puti: "Grandmaster, please take me as your disciple!"

The grandmaster snorted coldly: "Why should I take you?"

"I wish to protect myself."

Daji replied.

The grandmaster was taken aback, and upon closer inspection of her, his brow slightly furrowed.

Daji's gaze was sincere, and she did not seem to be lying.

"You are indeed different from the average woman."

The grandmaster spoke, yet still refused: "Unfortunately, your aptitude is too low; you are not fit to be my disciple!"

With that, the grandmaster stood and left Shuilian Cave.

"Great King."

Daji turned, her eyes pitifully gazing at Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong smiled. The grandmaster never cared about aptitude when taking disciples, and Daji's aptitude should not be worse than his senior brothers'.

"Master has a soft heart; just pester him more."

Sun Wukong advised: "With time, he might just agree."

Daji's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Great King!"

She immediately chased after him.

Sun Wukong watched her receding figure, unable to help but think that if the grandmaster agreed to take Daji in, she would surely become an Immortal within a hundred years.

By then, she alone would be worth a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Although she would not be a match for his single strike, she would still be a formidable force.

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