I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

Venus nodded, took out a jade bottle from his sleeve, and gently opened it. Instantly, a delicate fragrance filled the hall.

Three golden pills floated at the mouth of the bottle, emitting a rich spiritual energy that stirred the mind.

Sun Wukong stared at the three pills, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

Although he was naturally suspicious, the rich spiritual energy of this elixir truly tempted him.

"If Old Sun doesn't eat, wouldn't he be missing out on a great opportunity?"

He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth, took the jade bottle, tilted his head back, and swallowed the three pills.

The elixir melted upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed into his limbs and bones. Sun Wukong felt his spiritual energy surge, and his cultivation level rose steadily, even faintly touching the threshold of the Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"What a wonderful elixir!"

Sun Wukong secretly praised it, but he also felt something was amiss. "This elixir is good, but why do I feel like something is missing?"

Upon seeing this, the Jade Emperor's eyes flashed with a smile. He subtly scanned Sun Wukong with his divine sense to confirm that the elixir had been completely absorbed before nodding and saying, "Wukong, you have taken the elixir and your cultivation has greatly increased. Are you satisfied?"

Sun Wukong cupped his hands, suppressing his doubts, and grinned, saying, "Thank you for your generous gift, Jade Emperor!"
Old Sun's cultivation has indeed reached a new level!

The Jade Emperor waved his hand and said in a gentle tone, "Wukong, you are an important minister of the Heavenly Court, and you will need to serve me more in the future."

Go down. "

Sun Wukong nodded, turned and left, his departing figure carrying a complex expression.

Although he obtained the elixir and his cultivation greatly increased, the doubts in his heart grew even stronger.

"You old Jade Emperor, your generosity must be part of a conspiracy!"

Old Sun better watch out!

Inside the Hall of Fragrant Breeze, the Jade Emperor watched Sun Wukong leave, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Laojun, the elixir has been taken, and the monkey's cultivation has been completed. Now, it depends on the Old Man of the Moon's methods."

Laozi sighed slightly, gently waved his whisk, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I feel that this move is too risky."

If the monkeys discover the truth, it could cause great chaos.

The Jade Emperor's gaze turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Laojun, the Journey to the West is a grand plan that cannot tolerate the slightest mishap."

That monkey is nothing but a pawn; whether he acts recklessly or not is entirely under my control!

Lao Jun remained silent, his gaze complex, before finally letting out a soft sigh and disappearing into the clouds.

Inside the Pixiang Hall, golden light flowed and spiritual energy permeated the air.

Sun Wukong stood in the center of the hall, holding three crystal-clear Taiyi Xuanhuang Pills in his hands, each emitting a faint aura of primordial yellow.

He grinned, a hint of smugness in his eyes, and looked up at the Jade Emperor, who sat high on the dragon throne.

"You old Jade Emperor, this elixir is truly extraordinary. After I, Old Sun, took it, I feel light and refreshed, and my cultivation has increased significantly!"

Sun Wukong's voice was loud and clear, with a hint of arrogance.

The Jade Emperor smiled slightly, his majesty under his dragon robe undiminished, but with a touch more gentleness. "Wukong, you have now advanced to the mid-stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, and your strength has greatly increased."

The Heavenly Court is in dire need of capable people; you should do your utmost to serve the Heavenly Court and protect the peace of the Three Realms.

"Hehe, no problem putting in the effort. As long as there's good wine and fruit, I, Old Sun, guarantee I'll get things done perfectly!"

Sun Wukong scratched his head, a sly glint in his eyes.

He swallowed the three Taiyi Xuanhuang Pills in one gulp, and felt the spiritual power in his body surge like a river, with warm currents flowing through his bones and muscles. His cultivation steadily stepped into the mid-stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Very well, I am very pleased that Wukong has such a heart."

"Go now. If there is anything important, I will summon you."

The Jade Emperor waved his hand, signaling him to step back.

Sun Wukong bowed respectfully, then turned and strode out of the Pixiang Hall.

Outside the hall, celestial mist swirled and auspicious clouds drifted by. In high spirits, he strode quickly, humming a little tune: "I, Old Sun, am now a mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal. Hey, look at the Three Realms, who can withstand my blow?"

Just as he was feeling smug, he was caught off guard and his shoulder bumped into a soft figure.

With a soft cry and the crisp sound of a jade pendant falling to the ground, a figure staggered and fell to the ground.

Sun Wukong quickly looked down and was immediately stunned.

A fairy sat sprawled on the ground, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, her eyebrows like distant mountains, her skin like solidified cream, her almond-shaped eyes glaring at him with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

She wore a light purple palace dress, the hem of which was embroidered with a pattern of a hundred flowers in full bloom, and a piece of jade pendant at her waist was broken off, emitting a faint fragrance.

"Oh dear, I, Old Sun, didn't mean it!"
"Young lady, are you alright?"

Sun Wukong quickly squatted down and reached out his hairy hand to help her, but then, fearing he might be too forward, he scratched his head, revealing a somewhat silly expression.

The fairy gave a light snort, propped herself up on the ground, patted her skirt, and scolded, "You monkey, can't you watch where you're going?"
It hit me so hard, and it broke my jade pendant!

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately felt guilty and hurriedly apologized, "Please don't be offended, young lady. I really didn't mean it!"

"This jade pendant... I'll get you an even better one!"

As he spoke, he stole glances at her face, thinking that this fairy was as beautiful as an angel, and his heart skipped a beat, as if he had been scratched by something.

"pay?

What will you use to compensate me?

The fairy raised her head, her eyes clear yet tinged with stubbornness. "This jade pendant was bestowed upon me by my mother goddess; it holds extraordinary significance. What do you, a monkey, know?"

"Hey, even though I'm just a monkey, I'm still a celestial official in Heaven. Compensating for a jade pendant is a piece of cake for me."

Sun Wukong patted his chest and grinned, "May I ask your name, young lady?"
I'll remember that, and I'll definitely make it up to you with something even better in the future!

The fairy blushed slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally said softly, "My name is Baihuaxiu, and I am a maid in the Pixiang Palace."

"A hundred flowers blush?"

Good name!
Truly as delicate and beautiful as a hundred flowers!

Sun Wukong blurted out, then realized his mistake and quickly coughed to cover his embarrassment, "Ahem, I meant, the girl's name is nice, haha..."

Upon hearing this, Baihuaxiu blushed even more, glared at him, and whispered, "You're so glib. I won't argue with you. Hurry up and leave, don't block the way."

After saying that, she turned to leave, her skirt swaying gently, carrying a floral fragrance.

Sun Wukong watched her retreating figure, scratched his head, but his heart seemed to be caught by something, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

He muttered to himself, "Baihua Xiu... Hey, why is my heart beating so fast?"

He walked forward in a daze, his mind filled with Baihuaxiu's pretty face, and he couldn't even see the road under his feet.

Unbeknownst to him, he walked to the entrance of the Tushita Palace. Suddenly, he kicked a hard object. Looking down, he saw that it was a white jade porcelain bottle with its mouth slightly open, emitting a rich aroma of medicinal pills.

"what is this?"

Sun Wukong picked up the porcelain bottle, opened it, and found five Taiyi Xuanhuang Pills inside, each one round and radiant with spiritual light.

His eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "This is good stuff!"
Could it be that Laozi accidentally lost it?
Hey, it's fate that I, Old Sun, found it!

Without thinking too much, he grabbed four pills and swallowed them in one gulp, leaving only one in the bottle.

The pill entered his mouth and transformed into a powerful spiritual force that exploded within his body. His meridians were as if they were being tempered by raging flames, and his cultivation level rose steadily, eventually breaking through to the late stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal!

"Hahaha!

happy!

"I, Old Sun, am now a late-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal. Who in the Three Realms dares to underestimate me?"

Sun Wukong laughed heartily, his pride soaring. Just as he was feeling triumphant, a flash of white light appeared, and Venus, the planet of destiny, floated down with a cheerful smile. "Wukong, congratulations!"

The Jade Emperor, having heard of your great progress in cultivation, has summoned you to the Lingxiao Palace to announce some very joyous news!

"A joyous occasion?"

What good news?
"Are you perhaps going to give me, Old Sun, another drink?"

Sun Wukong grinned and followed Taibai Jinxing straight to the Lingxiao Palace.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, celestial music filled the air, and the immortals stood solemnly.

The Jade Emperor sat high on his dragon throne, his majesty tinged with a smile. "Sun Wukong, you are exceptionally talented and your cultivation has progressed rapidly. I am very pleased."

I hereby bestow upon you the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the rank of First Grade Official, and grant you a Great Sage Palace and a hundred maidservants at your command!

"The Great Sage Equal to Heaven?"
Haha, that's a catchy name, I, Old Sun, love it!

Sun Wukong was so happy that he scratched his head and bowed with his hands clasped in thanks, "Thank you, Jade Emperor!"

I will definitely work hard and live up to this reputation!

The Jade Emperor nodded and waved his hand, saying, "Dismiss the court."

"Wukong, go and settle in at the Great Sage Palace. A celestial official will escort you there shortly."

Sun Wukong left the Lingxiao Palace in high spirits, humming a little tune as he followed the celestial official to the newly built Great Sage Palace.

The palace was magnificent, its glazed tiles gleaming in the sunlight. Fairy flowers bloomed in the courtyard, and a sacred spring gurgled. It truly had the air of a celestial being.

"Hey, this place is great, I, Old Sun, am very comfortable here!"

Sun Wukong looked around and nodded in satisfaction.

Suddenly, his gaze stopped and fixed on a fairy watering flowers in the courtyard—it was Baihuaxiu!

"A hundred flowers blush?"

What are you doing here? "

Sun Wukong took three steps in two and rushed to her, grinning.

Baihua Xiu was startled by his sudden voice, and almost dropped the water bottle in her hand.

She turned around, frowned, and said, "You monkey, why are you popping up again to scare people?"

I was sent by the Jade Emperor to serve as a maid in your Great Sage Palace.

"Haha, what a coincidence!"

Sun Wukong was overjoyed, but then suddenly remembered something. He took out the white jade porcelain bottle from his robes and handed it to her. "Here, I, Old Sun, said I would make it up to you. Here, take this Taiyi Xuanhuang Pill as an apology!"

Baihua Xiu stared at the radiant pill, then frowned and said, "This pill is extremely precious. How can you give it away so easily?"

Besides, I only broke a jade pendant; I don't need something so valuable.

"Hey, if I, Old Sun, say I'll give it to you, don't refuse!"

Sun Wukong forcefully shoved the porcelain bottle into her hand, scratching his head and laughing, "This elixir can help you cultivate; it's a small token of my appreciation."

Baihua Xiu held the porcelain bottle, glanced at him with a complicated look, and said in a low voice, "You monkey, you do have some sincerity... Fine, I'll accept it."

She paused, then added, "But don't think that just because you gave me a pill, I'll treat you differently."

"Haha, I, Old Sun, didn't think that way!"

Sun Wukong waved his hand, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes. "However, Baihuaxiu, you'll have to take good care of you in this Great Sage Palace, lest you break any more treasures!"

Baihuaxiu gave a soft hum, turned around and continued watering the flowers, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

Meanwhile, outside the Great Sage Palace, Venus was slowly leaving when he bumped into Kui Mulang.

Kui Mulang, clad in starlight armor, exuded an extraordinary aura. Upon seeing Taibai Jinxing, he cupped his hands and asked, "Senior Taibai, whose residence is this Great Sage Palace?"

How can it be so grand?

Venus stroked his beard and smiled, “This is the palace of the newly appointed Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong.”

The Jade Emperor valued him highly and bestowed this palace upon him.

"Sun Wukong?"

Kui Mulang frowned and sneered, "That impudent monkey is just a newly immortal demon monkey, how can he be worthy of such treatment?"

"Hmph, the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers now serving as a maid here, what a waste of her talent!"

Upon hearing this, Venus gave him a meaningful look. "Kui Mulang, the affairs of fairies are preordained by Heaven. Why do you need to think about it?"

"Hmph, how could someone as beautiful as Baihua Xiu possibly fall for that monkey?"

A hint of disdain flashed in Kui Mulang's eyes, "If we're talking about a good match, only I, Kui Mulang, am worthy of her!"

Venus shook his head, said no more, and drifted away.

Kui Mulang stood still, staring at the Great Sage Palace with a gloomy gaze, and muttered, "Sun Wukong, you wait, Baihuaxiu will never belong to you!"

Meanwhile, far away on Flower Fruit Mountain, Jiang Wang was sitting cross-legged, cultivating with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, a cold voice rang in his mind, breaking his tranquility.

"Ding!

System notification: Sun Wukong and Baihua Xiu have fallen in love. The Jade Emperor will separate the lovers with his staff, forcing Sun Wukong to rebel against Heaven and accelerate the Journey to the West.

"Host, please select a task immediately to postpone the Journey to the West storyline!"

Jiang Wang suddenly opened his eyes, his brows furrowed. "What?"
Sun Wukong and Baihua Xiu?
Did the Jade Emperor really separate the loving couple?
How did the plot veer off course?

The system's cold voice continued: "The host may choose from the following three tasks: First, infiltrate the Heavenly Court and sabotage the relationship between Sun Wukong and Baihua Xiu; second, persuade the Jade Emperor to facilitate the marriage between Sun Wukong and Baihua Xiu; third, go to Flower Fruit Mountain and join forces with Sun Wukong to fight against the Heavenly Court."

Jiang Wang rubbed his temples and said with a wry smile, "What kind of nonsense is this?"

Sun Wukong, that monkey, fell in love just a few days after becoming an immortal?
It even angered the Jade Emperor, who wanted to separate the lovers.

System, these tasks are getting more and more difficult!

"Host, please make a selection quickly, otherwise the system will assign a task randomly!"

The system's voice was merciless.

Jiang Wang sighed helplessly, gazing intently at the sky, and murmured, "Sun Wukong, Baihua is ashamed... This journey to the West is about to be quite lively."

I need to think carefully about which path to take to turn this situation around!

Inside the Peach Garden, peach blossoms are in full bloom, their fragrance rich and intoxicating. Layer upon layer of peach trees create a quiet clearing in the woods.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on Sun Wukong and Baihuaxiu.

Baihua Xiu leaned on Sun Wukong's shoulder, her soft hand gently stroking his arm, her eyes filled with shyness and sweetness.

Sun Wukong held her waist with one hand and gently stroked a strand of hair that fell by her temple with the other, a rare gentle smile on his lips.

"Wukong, wouldn't it be wonderful if this Peach Garden were our home?"

Baihuaxiu's voice was soft, tinged with longing, "Day after day in this peach blossom forest, we will not concern ourselves with the trivial matters of the Heavenly Court, just the two of us, free and unrestrained."

Sun Wukong laughed heartily, a hint of smugness appearing on his hairy face: "If I, Old Sun, wanted this Peach Garden, why would I need the Heavenly Court's reward?"

"I just snatched it away, and I'll make it into a fairy's grotto for you!"

He paused, his gaze falling on Baihua Xiu's face. Seeing that her eyes were darting around as if she had something on her mind, he said softly, "Xiu'er, what's wrong?"
"Tell me what's on your mind."

Baihua lowered her head, her slender hand unconsciously touching her lower abdomen, a blush rising on her cheeks, her voice so low it was almost inaudible: "Wukong, I...I'm carrying your child." (End of Chapter)