This mind is quite agile, to have thought of this.

But that is not really the case.

But the catastrophe that the Celestial Court and Buddhism faced?

Indeed, it's quite absurd.

Apart from their internal conflicts, enemies have appeared in the world of Outer Realm Chaos...

So, thinking this way is quite normal.

"No need to worry, perhaps it won't be long before it reopens." Zhu Zhengwei comforted, also not revealing whether it is an external catastrophe, as speaking too much may lead to mistakes.

"No need to worry?"

Zhang Zhi pondered, then admitted frankly, "Perhaps this is actually a good thing because if I could contact my true self, I would no longer be myself... I am merely one of the countless Dharma Bodies created for cultivating skills, and sooner or later, I will have to return to my true self."

Zhu Zhengwei took a sip of tea, savoring it slowly, as his gaze gradually became serious.

So this is the background identity?

Just like how Sun Wukong split off hundreds of monkey hairs, which could be used to cultivate reincarnations, and eventually each would return to the true body to enhance its power.

Otherwise, for the Jade Emperor to reincarnate through ten thousand tribulations, it's impossible to do so alone, but instead, creates Divine Splits to train in various places.

Then, Zhang Zhi in front of him also faces a problem.

When the Celestial Court opens, it will be the moment when his true self reclaims his consciousness...

It seems everything is balanced in the unseen.

The greater the defying identity, the more terrifying the trial they must face.

I am like this, Zhang Zhi is also like this.

Crises and opportunities coexist...

"It's a big trouble." Zhu Zhengwei thought to himself, "In the future, we'll need to help Zhang Zhi rise to power... eliminate the Celestial Emperor's true self? Secretly support my brother to become the Jade Emperor?"

Having such thoughts about the Jade Emperor, indeed, showed immense daring.

But the matter at hand is still a long distance away, and it is unknown how long the formation of the Celestial Court will take.

Zhu Zhengwei began to consider how the battle power Zhang Zhi obtained might help him rapidly soar to power.

The first thing urgently needed is definitely the cultivation method for breaking through the ninth stage!

But, I, Zhenyuanzi, ask this...

"Brother, quickly give me the method for breaking through the ninth stage."

I cannot do it!

It seems the method for ninth stage cultivation still needs to be approached from the imperial examination perspective!

After the imperial examination, obtaining the subsequent cultivation skill is certain, hence not urgent.

And what else is most urgently needed?

Definitely it's about returning to Zhenyuanzi's Wuzhuang Temple and the significant matter of beating Sun Wukong!

But, how can I, Zhenyuanzi, ask him:

"Brother, can you help me beat up that monkey who went to Wuzhuang Temple?"

Certainly not.

Although a beating sure can be dealt.

After all, the 1986 adaptation of Journey to the West was a vast deviation, showing the Jade Emperor fleeing in disarray...

Whereas the real Journey to the West original story records that Sun Wukong's Great Celestial Palace Uproar ended without even getting far inside the South Celestial Gate, not even seeing the Jade Emperor...

"So, what exactly should I say? It seems the two difficulties I'm facing are both hard to voice." Zhu Zhengwei pondered.

As Zhang Zhi spoke again, "Speaking of which, back in Bamboo Scenic Village, during our childhood, the kids at the village head and tail watched the 1986 Journey to the West on TV together, which might have been a childhood premonition."

Zhu Zhengwei replied, "Perhaps so, it was already indicating the grand trend of the entire era, certainly so."

"Indeed! Journey to the West is among the grand trends decreed by the Cosmic Celestial Dao. The Celestial Dao plans the future development route of the universe's civilization. Our Celestial Court can only follow the will of Western Buddhism, promoting Journey to the West, to make Buddhism flourish." Zhang Zhi said.

Every Celestial Dao plans its world development.

Among all Celestial Dao, there exists a strongest one that conquered and rules others, which is the Cosmic Celestial Dao... overseeing the development of the entire universe.

And this Cosmic Celestial Dao is the commander of the Dark World development, but is also Zhu Zhengwei's great enemy, not an exaggeration to say it's the ultimate adversary.

"I forgot to ask, what does brother plan to do in the Outer Realm Chaos?" he suddenly inquired.

"Encircle this part of the Milky Way, conducting some experiments." Zhu Zhengwei responded, giving an answer akin to Emperor Tang's.

"I see."

Unlike Emperor Tang, Zhang Zhi just glanced at the distant planets Zhu Zhengwei was observing, without probing further into his brother's secretive plans, instead sipping his tea and saying, "Since this land has been encircled by brother, I'll go a bit further to explore."

Ultimately, not an enemy, showing awareness and consideration.

Soon, after finishing their tea, Zhang Zhi stood up and gradually walked away step by step.

This long-awaited reunion appeared so serene and peaceful, giving a quiet and harmonious feeling.

As Zhu Zhengwei watched the long-lost brotherly reunion, thinking this matter was concluded...

Suddenly, Zhang Zhi stopped in his tracks.

He turned around, his ordinary face showing a trace of calmness, deeply sighed, and said, "Brother, you still ended up deceiving me."

Zhu Zhengwei hadn't even had a chance to reply.

Zhang Zhi slowly returned, fixing his gaze upon him, and said in a serene voice, "Brother, how can you be so weak? Even as a split personalit— as if inexplicable."

He paused and looked at Zhu Zhengwei, raising the next question, "Moreover, you hesitated to speak, surely because you're hiding many things. I guess brother wanted to say to me the following two things..."

He extended his first finger.

"First, you seek to know how to cultivate further for the ninth stage?"

He then slowly raised the second finger:

"Second, how to deal with the group from Journey to the West in Wuzhuang Temple?"

"How about it, did I guess correctly your thoughts?"

He, although appearing an exceptionally ordinary middle-aged man, exuded an unthinkable oppressive atmosphere.

"...."

Zhu Zhengwei fell silent for a moment, as if struck by thunder.

How is this possible???

This is so outrageous.

Is this the Jade Emperor reborn?

He almost forgot that the Zhang Zhi before him, even though once his brother from Bamboo Scenic Village... is also a reincarnated identity of the Jade Emperor, not an entity weaker than Laozi Li Er or Emperor Tang Li Shimin, possessing supernatural wisdom and talent that reaches the heavens, truly a terrifying monster.

However, he himself had been quite cautious.

He didn't even mention the two questions he wished Zhang Zhi would help with.

Yet the result?

Without saying a word, he already knew the two questions I wanted to ask?

He guessed that I am a weakling...

And guessed I wanted to ask about cultivation skills and Wuzhuang Temple...

"But to what extent did he guess?"

Zhu Zhengwei watched the imposingly pressuring Zhang Zhi.

This steady middle-aged man carried an inconceivable brilliance and intelligence, worthy of the legendary Jade Emperor, the so-called Lord of Heaven and the god of gods.

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