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In the Sacred Platform Mountain of the Western Direction, Immortal Qi curled upwards, lazily.
Countless nearby creatures could feel the strong spiritual charm of this place.
If one could enter to cultivate here, perhaps they could become a Demon King, or even achieve Becoming Immortal.
Yet when these creatures approached, they would lose their way.
It would take days for them to find their way out.
That's not to say no one could enter it.
Wang Yang was one of the beings who entered.
Gazing outside the Daoist Temple, he was filled with emotions.
"Elder brother, what are you looking at?"
Just at that moment, a Taoist dressed in a Daoist Robe approached him.
"Looking at nothing, junior brother, why aren't you doing morning recitations in the main hall? Why did you come to find me?"
He was not of this world; he found himself in this vicinity when he awoke.
An old Daoist Priest with white hair looked at him, calculated with his fingers for a while, and then said they were fated to meet.
Originally, Wang Yang thought this old Daoist had issues, but in the desolate wilderness, he could only follow the Daoist Priest into this place.
He begrudgingly became his disciple.
As the saying goes, there were no years in the mountains, and he didn't know how many years had passed, but in the blink of an eye, the cave dwelling already had countless disciples.
And naturally, he became the eldest disciple brother.
However, in terms of cultivation, he really didn't possess any high aptitude.
While others had reached the level of Earth Immortal and even Heavenly Immortal, he had just barely become a Human Immortal.
Despite his lack of aptitude in cultivation,
he had quite a talent for practicing Magic Techniques.
Otherwise, he would probably be unable to maintain his position as the eldest disciple brother.
"Elder brother, the teacher wants you to come over, he says someone fated for you has arrived!"
"Fated?"
Wang Yang couldn't help but be startled.
"Or perhaps it's the mentor-disciple fate. It looks like the elder brother is going to have a junior disciple!"
"What?"
Wang Yang twisted his mouth skeptically, him with his level of cultivation take a disciple?
"Has the teacher made a mistake? Both the second and third junior brothers have already reached Heavenly Immortal. Even you are more qualified than me!"
Wang Yang looked doubtfully at his junior brother.
The junior brother shook his head and said, "Elder brother, the master has divined this from observing the stars at night, he can't be wrong!"
"Go and see, the person is now in the main hall!"
As he said this, the junior brother's expression was somewhat odd.
Wang Yang, of course, noticed this. Could there be something amiss with this newcomer?
Yet, he could only nod in agreement and go take a look.
After all, this place was the legendary land of the Immortals, so it was normal for someone to come.
He just didn't know which unlucky soul was so unfortunate as to be fated with him!
Wang Yang and his junior brother headed towards the main hall of Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.
At this moment, deep within Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave,
an old man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged, radiating an air of immortality.
Around him, countless stars shone brilliantly.
After a moment, his eyes sparkled with light.
With his fingers continuously calculating,
he slowly opened his eyes.
"Today, Sun Wukong will arrive, the Journey to the West Calamity shall begin, having laid the groundwork for so many years, it finally starts!"
The white-bearded old man murmured to himself.
"Teacher, a monkey spirit requests an audience!"
The white-beard nodded and wielded his horsetail whisk, saying, "The teacher knows!"
He then stood up and proceeded towards the front hall.
At this moment, inside the main hall,
a monkey dressed in garments was hopping around nearby.
The solemnity and dignity of the place made this monkey appear rather out of place.
Suddenly the monkey leaped next to one of the disciples, snatched up their hats, and started tossing them around.
The disciples all glared angrily, but upon seeing the arrival of the elder, none dared to speak.
Even if the monkey became spirited, it couldn't change its restless nature.
The elder feigned anger, "How dare you create such a ruckus in this solemn place? This is no place for a monkey's mischief!"
At these words, many disciples revealed sneers, eager to see the monkey make a fool of itself.
The monkey scratched its head in confusion, yet it was fairly sentient and quickly kowtowed to the elder.
"Immortal Master, I have traveled over a thousand miles, across mountains and rivers, and crossed the sea to come here, please don't send me away!"
"Where do you come from?"
The elder frowned slightly, asking sternly.
The monkey reacted quickly and immediately answered, "Ancestor Master, I come from Mount Huaguo in Ao Lai Country. I heard about an Immortal here and thus sought this place."
"Mount Huaguo?"
The elder frowned, "Do you know that Mount Huaguo is across the vast sea from here? Don't spout nonsense. How did you get here?"
"Disciple floated over the ocean on a wooden raft, enduring countless hardships and dangers to arrive before the Ancestor Master. Please take me in!"
The monkey looked at the elder with hopeful eyes.
Patriarch Bodhi glanced at the monkey, seemingly moved.
"Considering your arduous quest for enlightenment, do you have a name?"
On hearing this, the monkey was so excited that it nearly started hopping again, but quickly suppressed the impulse and replied, "I was born and raised in nature and have not yet been given a name!"
"Good, since you are joining my discipleship, I shall bestow upon you a name!"
After contemplating for a moment, Patriarch Bodhi finally spoke, "Since you are a macaque, let's give you the surname Sun, and the Dharma Name Wukong. Are you willing?"
The monkey was overjoyed at the words and couldn't contain its excitement, jumping up again.
"Fantastic, fantastic, I'll be called Sun Wukong!"
Just as Wang Yang entered the main hall and witnessed this scene, he stood in stunned silence, rooted to the spot.
Could it be that my teacher is Patriarch Bodhi?
Then... haven't I traveled back in time to the Journey to the West?
No wonder the name of this place sounded so familiar.
"Wang Yang is here, come over!"
Before Wang Yang recovered, Patriarch Bodhi's commanding voice reached him, and all the disciples turned their gaze to him at that moment.
Wang Yang also came to his senses. Although shocked, his facial expression remained unchanged.
He wasn't the same as when he had just traveled through time.
Although his cultivation level wasn't high, he was already considered a Human Immortal.
"Greetings, Teacher!"
Wang Yang bowed respectfully.
"This new disciple, from Mount Huaguo in Ao Lai Country, is a macaque. Considering his difficult journey, I decided to take him as a disciple. Furthermore, as the eldest among disciples, I hope you can undertake the responsibility of Sun Wukong's daily cultivation!"
Patriarch Bodhi looked at Wang Yang and spoke slowly.
At this moment, Sun Wukong was also looking at Wang Yang with curiosity.
Wang Yang looked back at Sun Wukong, his feelings complex.
He was actually tasked with overseeing Sun Wukong's daily cultivation.
"Ding, Fate-Altering System has successfully loaded."
"As long as the host alters the fate of a character, a reward will be obtained!"
"Ding, for altering Sun Wukong's trajectory, you have obtained the Escape Skill: Shrinking Earth into Inches!"
Upon hearing the prompt, Wang Yang stood there dumbfounded.
Altering someone's destiny? Is it because I have to take Sun Wukong under my wing?
"Note: Only those with powerful fate can be changed!" Another reminder from the system sounded.
Wang Yang quickly regained his composure. It meant he could only change the fates of people like Sun Wukong or Zhu Bajie.
Knowing the era he was in now, it was clear that Sun Wukong was the person who triggered the great calamity of the Journey to the West.
It could be said that the mightiest fate lay with Sun Wukong.
Now that Patriarch Bodhi had assigned him to guide Sun Wukong, this was like a sleepyhead meeting a pillow.
"Yes, Teacher!"
Wang Yang did not hesitate and nodded in agreement without delay.
Patriarch Bodhi looked deeply at Wang Yang, originally thinking that Wang Yang would refuse, but he agreed so readily.
"In the future, you shall follow your eldest disciple; he will teach you how to live at the Daoist Temple!"
Patriarch Bodhi's gaze moved to Sun Wukong as he spoke calmly.
"Yes, greetings to the eldest disciple brother!"
Sun Wukong bowed his head in respect.
"Rise, rise!"
Wang Yang hurriedly helped Sun Wukong to his feet.
No matter how, with his cultivation potential, the breakthrough to become a Human Immortal was simply too difficult.
If he could make use of the power of this system, perhaps he could change his situation.
Moreover, he now finally knew where he was; although this place was safe, it was actually very dangerous.
"Good, you first take Sun Wukong to familiarize himself with the Daoist Temple!"
Patriarch Bodhi waved his hand and said.
"Yes, teacher!"
Wang Yang certainly wouldn't refuse.
Changing the trajectory of Sun Wukong could earn a reward.
Afterwards, Wang Yang took Sun Wukong to get acquainted with the Daoist Temple.
The Daoist Temple was very large, and there were many disciples here. After so many years of development, although there weren't hundreds or thousands, there were still dozens of them.
"This will be your home from now on!"
"Elder brother, I wonder if you could teach me the Art of Longevity?"
Sun Wukong didn't care what the Daoist Temple was like, his eyes only fixed on Wang Yang.
He came here for the Longevity Technique.
"It's not completely impossible!"
Actually, after reaching the Golden Immortal stage, one already has infinite life, and why Sun Wukong would still be reaped by the soul-catchers after attaining the Taiyi Golden Immortal rank was entirely due to the machinations of the celestial Court.
Even now, having reached the level of an Earth Immortal, he already had an extremely long lifespan.
However, after all, Sun Wukong would be involved in the Calamity of Measurement in the future, so he still had to take precautions.
When Sun Wukong heard Wang Yang's words, he couldn't help but show excitement.
"Junior brother, since the teacher has asked me to instruct you, there are some things I must say upfront!"
"Please speak plainly, elder brother. I will surely keep them in mind!"
Sun Wukong said eagerly.
As long as he could live forever, he was willing to do anything.
"First: never betray me!"
After pondering for a while, Wang Yang finally spoke.
After all, to change Sun Wukong's path, it was inevitable that some powerful beings might discover some clues.
"Alright, elder brother!"
Sun Wukong didn't see any issue with this, not at all!
"Second: no matter what happens, never reveal the person who taught you the cultivation technique was me!"
Although this was a bit strange, for the sake of Longevity, it naturally wasn't a problem. He'd learn first, then see...
"Third: if someone forces you in the future to reveal my whereabouts, even if it kills you, you mustn't say it!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong became somewhat puzzled. Why would such a situation occur?
"Have you remembered everything?"
Wang Yang looked at Sun Wukong, knowing that he had to prevent any future events from occurring.
"I've remembered, elder brother!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong quickly replied.
"Good, then make a vow first!"
Although Wang Yang felt Sun Wukong was quite obedient and believed he would fulfill his promise, after all, one couldn't see into another's heart, and he wasn't human.
"Alright then!"
Sun Wukong couldn't help but feel confused. What was his elder brother trying to do? Was teaching him really that complex? Did it require such caution?
But no matter what, he still did it.
In the depths of the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave, Patriarch Bodhi was always paying attention to this scene. Seeing Wang Yang making Sun Sui Kong swear an oath, especially such a solemn oath upon The Great Dao, his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
He had never expected his disciple to be so cautious.
Just at this moment,
two streams of light converged, Buddha's light dazzling.
Saint Jieyin and Saint Zhunti, facing each other above the void, sat upon golden lotuses, their divine aspects solemn.
"Fellow Daoist, has that Stone Monkey already crossed the sea to come here?"
Saint Zhunti looked at Patriarch Bodhi, his expression serene.
On the side, Saint Jieyin's aged face showed neither sorrow nor joy.
"He has arrived, please speak, Saint!"
Patriarch Bodhi gave his horsetail whisk a slight shake, speaking calmly.
"Fellow Daoist, when you transmit the cultivation technique to him, you must not impart the essence of our Buddhism's Great Divine Powers to him!"
Jieyin spoke slowly.
Although Jieyin didn't spell it out, Patriarch Bodhi naturally understood why Saint Jieyin and Saint Zhunti had come this time.
Sun Wukong was the product of a Five-Colored Stone left behind when Nuwa mended the heavens, with seven apertures refined to perfection, on the summit of Mount Huaguo, transformed by consuming the essence of the sun and moon.
Despite being born quite late, by talent and aptitude he was first-class, not the slightest bit inferior to these Innate celestial Deities.
If he were to learn the Great Divine Powers of Buddhism, it would inevitably affect their control over the Calamity of Measurement in the Journey to the West, which would be very disadvantageous.
After all, the Three Realms can no longer be compared with the Ancient Chaos, and Saints cannot easily manifest within the Three Realms.
They could only operate from behind the scenes.
And Patriarch Bodhi himself was a transformation of the Good Corpse of Saint Zhunti, whose lifetime learning was immense, possessing the ability to create and alter the universe, even the most trivial of minor techniques could become incredibly powerful in his hands.
If he were to personally teach him, with Sun Wukong's talent and quick-wittedness, he could certainly progress at an extraordinary speed, and even easily slip out of their control.
So although they wanted to cultivate Sun Wukong, they also needed to limit his development.
All of these responsibilities now rested on Patriarch Bodhi.
"The two Saints can be at ease, I have already entrusted Sun Wukong to my disciple. When the time is right, I will teach him some Daoist Techniques and Escape Skills, so he won't be defenseless during the Calamity of Measurement in the Journey to the West!"
"As long as Fellow Daoist understands!"
Zhunti and Jieyin said, and both their figures completely dissipated before Patriarch Bodhi.
...
Meanwhile, Wang Yang, who was watching Patriarch Bodhi, naturally didn't notice anything.
Upon seeing Sun Wukong's oath, he also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Elder Brother, can you now pass on to me the Art of Longevity?"
After struggling to complete his oath, Sun Wukong then asked in a low voice.
For the Art of Longevity, Sun Wukong was filled with anticipation.
"Before I impart to you the Longevity Dao Teaching, Elder Brother must first tell you something!"
Wang Yang nodded, now that he knew the monkey before him was Sun Wukong, he naturally envisioned what would eventually happen to Sun Wukong.
"Elder Brother, what is it?"
Upon hearing Wang Yang's words, Sun Wukong scratched his head and face in puzzlement.
"Do you know how terrifying this world is?"
Wang Yang asked Sun Wukong a soul-stirring question.
Hearing Wang Yang's words, Sun Wukong noncommittally said, "I play all day on Mount Huaguo, and when an old monkey's time comes, death is the most terrifying thing!"
"That's because you haven't encountered an Immortal..."
As Wang Yang spoke, Mystic Light flickered on his body and he disappeared from sight.
"Elder Brother? Where did you go?"
Seeing Wang Yang vanish, Sun Wukong was taken aback, hurriedly looking around, but there was no sign of his elder brother.
Just as Sun Wukong turned to look, he found his elder brother had reappeared before him.
"Elder Brother! That move just now was impressive!"
Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, intrigued by the thought of learning.
"That was just a minor technique, in this world it's the most commonplace spell!"
"Do you now understand the terror of this world?"
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