In the very center of Star City stood a colossal tree.

Upon first seeing this tree, Huangjiao Great Immortal couldn't help but lift his head.

"What kind of… What kind of…"

"Big."

Gouchen supplied the word for him.

Surrounded by a transparent bubble, the immense tree towered at the city center. Innumerable rays of light cascaded from its branches and leaves, connecting like threads to the transport arrays all around.

"All the energy of Star City is transmitted through those arrays."

Ming Yue explained, "The Wanling Tree maintains Floating City's power and various infrastructures; it is the heart of Star City."

"I see."

Gouchen nodded.

The entire city, with innumerable arrays running underground and within buildings, was invisible to mortals, but Emperor Gouchen could see it.

The energy for all those arrays came from this vast tree. As long as the tree was intact, damaging any part would not harm Star City.

Gouchen looked at the Wanling Tree, "Was this tree created by Sun Wukong?"

"No."

Ming Yue shook his head: "This was an accidental byproduct of Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad's research into the Wanling Net, said to serve as a terminal for the Wanling Net."

He said, "Within the range of this tree, interconnection is possible. If there are more trees in the future, every place could be interconnected."

"Interconnected?"

Gouchen and Huangjiao Great Immortal frowned, somewhat puzzled.

However, they also noticed the object floating in front of the Wanling Tree.

At the robust trunk, a golden figure flickered; it was Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong's eyes burned with flames as he checked the pulse of the Wanling Tree.

"What is he doing?"

Gouchen asked.

"Checking data."

Ming Yue replied: "The Wanling Tree is still under testing. The Heavenly Emperor checks it every few days to perfect it."

Although the Wanling Tree was inadvertently created by Lord Lao Zi and his companions, no one understood it better than Sun Wukong.

His eyes could see through and adjust the condition of the Wanling Tree.

He carefully smoothed out the spirit veins, cautiously refurbishing the Wanling Tree, treating it as if it were his own offspring.

"It could change everything."

Sun Wukong thought to himself.

Though the tree was still feeble, it could now serve as the infrastructure for the future Wanling Net.

Having checked the Wanling Tree, Sun Wukong turned around to face Gouchen and Huangjiao Great Immortal.

"Heavenly Emperor."

Ming Yue saluted, "I have brought them here."

"Go on down."

Sun Wukong commanded.

Just as Ming Yue was about to leave, Sun Wukong suddenly added, "Wait."

Ming Yue looked on, puzzled.

"Give this to the Immortal."

Sun Wukong tossed a bottle, saying, "He has an appetite, got poisoned by Elder Jin Chan's Flower Dew. Eating this will make him feel better."

Ming Yue froze, "Master has been poisoned?"

"Yes."

Sun Wukong replied.

Ming Yue left with a hint of anxiety.

Sun Wukong then turned to the two guests.

"The Immortal intends to reside here for some time."

Gouchen stated.

Sun Wukong nodded, "Welcome."

It was an unexpected joy that Huangjiao Great Immortal was willing to stay at Huaguo Mountain.

Sun Wukong did not assign any tasks to Huangjiao Great Immortal. He was free to stay at Huaguo Mountain and do as he wished.

Having received the promise, Huangjiao Great Immortal immediately left the Wanling Tree and returned to Qing Yuanzi's autograph event.

"I want to see for myself what makes this Qing Yuanzi so divine."

Immortal Huangjiao squeezed into the crowd.

As soon as he reached the front of the crowd, sudden screams erupted, and several figures flew up from all directions.

"Qing Yuanzi, prepare to die!"

"How dare you slander my name, I will slaughter you!"

Enraged, the figures charged towards Qing Yuanzi. However, before Immortal Huangjiao could see clearly who they were, a giant net suddenly descended from the sky.

"Capture them!"

After the familiar voice sounded, the giant net that fell from the sky enveloped the figures within.

Then, Star Monarch Water Virtues, accompanied by several Immortal Officials, appeared.

"As Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad said, this Immortal Net is useful."

Star Monarch Water Virtues spoke joyfully, "Take them to the Experience Hall."

The Immortal Officials, rubbing their hands in anticipation, lifted the Immortal Net and flew towards the Experience Hall with their prey.

"What's going on?"

Immortal Huangjiao was somewhat puzzled.

"Qing Yuanzi, keep up the good work."

In front, Star Monarch Water Virtues thanked Qing Yuanzi, "Please continue to attract hatred in the future."

Qing Yuanzi nodded happily.

Star Monarch Water Virtues was about to leave when he noticed Immortal Huangjiao.

"Immortal Huangjiao?"

Star Monarch Water Virtues approached, "How did you break the seal and come out?"

"The Great Saint released me."

Immortal Huangjiao answered.

"That's perfect, while I'm at it, I'll take you for memory restoration."

Star Monarch Water Virtues said.

"Memory restoration?"

Immortal Huangjiao looked confused, then was involuntarily pulled away by Star Monarch Water Virtues.

Star Monarch Water Virtues dragged Immortal Huangjiao to the Experience Hall.

"This is a place established for Immortals to restore memories of their minor worlds, different from ordinary Experience Halls."

Star Monarch Water Virtues pushed Immortal Huangjiao inside.

Standing inside, Immortal Huangjiao's head suddenly hurt, and he collapsed on the ground.

"Star Monarch Water Virtues."

From afar, Fox King came over, picking up the Vajra Bracelet from the ground, "This Vajra Bracelet, borrowed from Lord Lao Zi, won't get scratched from overuse, will it?"

"The Vajra Bracelet is an extremely tough item; it won't get damaged."

While lifting Immortal Huangjiao, Star Monarch Water Virtues spoke, "There's no need to knock other Immortals unconscious using it. Once their consciousness is separated and they undergo the trial, they'll be able to escape from the Experience Hall."

He carried Immortal Huangjiao into the experience room, strapped him to a chair, then placed a strange helmet on his head.

"This thing is too powerful. It can turn mortals into imbeciles, hence only Immortals can use it."

Star Monarch Water Virtues asked Fox King to pull the switch.

Fox King pulled the switch, and immediately, a surge of electricity zapped through the Experience Hall, infusing into Immortal Huangjiao's body.

Immortal Huangjiao's body shook violently, and countless Immortal Texts poured into his mind.

It was a trial akin to hell.

Such a violent method of restoration could leave an Immortal paralyzed for a month—but it was extremely effective.

A month later, Immortal Huangjiao regained the memories of his minor world.

Huaguo Mountain, thanks to the revolutionary Experience Hall, saw a rapid acceleration in the awakening of all its denizens.

Awakened Wanling people got involved in the construction of the Western Continent. Dozens of Immortals lured back by Qing Yuanzi regained their memories.

With their help, the speed of Huaguo Mountain's construction in the Western Continent surpassed the imagination of all Immortals and Buddhas.

The vast Northern Continent saw rapid changes every day.

Roads, schools, and cities rose from the ground one after another.

Heavenly Immortals and Buddhas were astonished by this pace.

However, Sun Wukong did nothing, silently observing all the development.

The vistas of time unfolded before him, humans and the Demon Clan, elders and children, everyone was mobilized and took part in the transformation of the Western Continent.

Learning, striving, struggling, sacrificing—

All of this unfolded before his eyes.

His gaze grew more profound.

As Wanling accelerated in development, Sun Wukong's power also grew day by day.

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