The swift Buddha Light galloped across the East Sea, arriving at Huaguo Mountain.

Ao Luan, who was working, felt something and looked up, gazing out the window at the sky.

That Buddha Light was intercepted by the Bear Demon King and transformed into a monk.

Ao Luan quietly watched the Bear Demon King and the monk converse, then saw the monk hand over a letter to him, clasping hands and leaving.

The Bear Demon King descended from the sky.

"Second Great King."

He found Ao Luan and reported: "That is an envoy from Mount Spirit."

"I know."

Ao Luan nodded: "What did he say?"

"The Buddha will hold a Dharma assembly at Mount Spirit."

The Bear Demon King said somewhat happily: "He has invited deities from the Three Realms, at the same time inviting the Great King and us to attend, saying he wishes to turn conflict into peace."

"Turn conflict into peace?"

A cold sneer crossed Ao Luan's heart.

Ever since Sun Wukong caused an uproar in the Heavenly Palace, the Immortal Realm hadn't held any large gatherings for quite some time.

The Queen Mother's Pantao Banquet also came to an end without issue because she descended to the Mortal World.

The Buddha inviting deities from the Three Realms to hold a Dharma assembly at Mount Spirit, this news has attracted attention across the Four Great Continents.

"Mount Spirit wants to turn conflict into peace with the Great King?"

"They finally acknowledge the Great King as the Heavenly Emperor."

Some demons from Huaguo Mountain were elated.

However, in the eyes of the majority of sentient creatures with memories, this was clearly a trap.

The Buddha had never been deemed trustworthy in the hearts of all creatures, everyone remembered the deeds he had done in the minor worlds.

"Great King, this must be a trap."

The Demon Kings rushed to find Sun Wukong, saying: "We cannot go!"

"How could the Buddha possess such good intentions? It must be a trap!"

Shuilian Cave was in an uproar over this matter for an entire day.

Sun Wukong pondered while watching them argue, his mind settling on a decision.

After the Demon Kings had argued enough, he stood up and said: "A rare opportunity, I shall attend."

The demons had no choice but to accept it.

After the Demon Kings departed.

"Great King, who will you take with you?"

The Long Armed Ape Monkey asked.

"Elder Jin Chan, Gouchen God."

Sun Wukong named two, then sent the Long Armed Ape Monkey to ask Immortal Zhen Yuan.

"The work of Huaguo Mountain, I have arranged."

Immortal Zhen Yuan had already guessed that Sun Wukong would call him, replying: "With my disciples and General Guo Shen, I can leave with confidence."

Thus, Sun Wukong added Immortal Zhen Yuan as well.

Later, Emperor Donghua heard the news and came to Shuilian Cave.

He looked at Sun Wukong with questioning eyes.

Sun Wukong shook his head: "Emperor, you cannot go."

Emperor Donghua frowned slightly.

"After I leave, I will need you to assist Ao Luan."

Sun Wukong added.

Emperor Donghua did not like this arrangement but still nodded and departed.

"Your Majesty, what about me?"

Not long after, Emperor Qinghua also came to inquire.

"Do as you wish."

Sun Wukong said.

"Then I will accompany you."

Emperor Qinghua understood the significance of this journey and couldn't allow any mishaps to befall Sun Wukong.

Everyone started to prepare in succession.

A few days later, the envoy from Mount Spirit once again arrived at Huaguo Mountain.

"Could there be some change?"

Ao Luan couldn't help but think.

"Second Great King."

After meeting the envoy, the Bear Demon King reported to Ao Luan: "The Buddha insists that the Great King must bring Qing Yuanzi along."

"..."

Ao Luan did not expect the Buddha to send another envoy because of a mortal.

But she still relayed the message to Sun Wukong.

In an atmosphere of solemnity, the day of the Dharma assembly quickly approached.

Sun Wukong found Qing Yuanzi, gathering everyone at Shuilian Cave with him.

"Why are you also going?"

Everyone was surprised by Qing Yuanzi's presence.

However, Sun Wukong was more concerned with someone else: "Lord, are you also going?"

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad halted outside Shuilian Cave upon his green ox.

"Of course, I must go."

Lord Lao Zi said smilingly: "We The Three Pure Ones all received the invitation; we can't be absent."

Sun Wukong nodded.

Aside from Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, the other immortals from Huaguo Mountain stayed behind.

The group set off for Lingshan, riding the clouds and driving the fog.

"Brother, wait—"

Before they had gone far, Ao Luan caught up to them.

Sun Wukong stopped and turned back to look.

"Brother..."

Ao Luan glanced at Sun Wukong and then at the others.

"We'll go ahead first."

Immortal Zhenyuan gave a faint smile, took Qing Yuanzi by the hand, and, along with the others, flew off first.

Sun Wukong looked at Ao Luan: "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, I..."

Ao Luan opened her mouth; she had a lot to say, but it all turned into one sentence.

"You must win."

That's what Ao Luan said.

She was well aware of what Sun Wukong would be facing upon his departure.

"I will win."

Sun Wukong responded, feeling that Ao Luan had really changed a lot.

"According to the plan, you're in charge of matters in the Mortal World, and you also need to win."

He left Ao Luan with a pressure that was not light.

"Yes."

Ao Luan forced a smile: "I won't let the matters of the Mortal World burden brother."

"No need to put on a brave front."

Sun Wukong said, but he felt relieved in his heart: "I'm leaving, and you're going to have trouble."

With a flicker of thought, he removed the thorn vine from his wrist.

"This Thorny Demon has been with me for years and possesses no small divine skills."

Sun Wukong handed the thorn vine to Ao Luan: "It can save your life once."

Ao Luan nodded, but as she was about to take it, the thorn vine wound back towards Sun Wukong's wrist.

Sun Wukong grabbed the thorn vine: "Protect her well, and I promise you ascension to immortality."

The thorn vine trembled and then voluntarily left his wrist, winding towards Ao Luan's wrist.

In order not to harm Ao Luan, it retracted its spines.

Ao Luan watched the thorn vine with a sense of novelty.

"When I come back..."

Sun Wukong opened his mouth again.

"Hm?"

Ao Luan lifted her head to look at him.

Sun Wukong thought for a moment: "Find a day's time, whatever you want to do, I'll accompany you."

Ao Luan's eyes immediately lit up: "Really?"

"Really."

Sun Wukong patted her head and turned to leave.

Although it was a small reward, this was the first time he promised companionship to Ao Luan.

Sun Wukong felt a peculiar mood.

He caught up with the team, then suddenly noticed something bulging in Immortal Zhenyuan's sleeve.

"Immortal."

Sun Wukong flew next to him: "What are you hiding in your sleeve?"

Immortal Zhenyuan clicked his tongue, then waved and released a shadow.

"Daji."

Sun Wukong was startled: "How come you are here?"

"I'm curious."

Daji answered: "Such an interesting event, Great King, take me to watch!"

"Go back."

Sun Wukong said.

"Not going back, I'm tired of staying at Huaguo Mountain."

Daji flew towards Lingshan, leading the way.

Sun Wukong frowned slightly.

"Let her go then. It won't make any difference."

The little Phoenix spoke in his heart.

Sun Wukong sighed and didn't object anymore.

In the Heavenly Palace, Master Puti looked down at the group weaving through the clouds.

"Master, knowing that it's a trap, why does my brother still go?"

A disciple asked.

"Matters cannot always be put off."

The Grandmaster turned with a smile: "The Heavenly Palace is ours to protect now."

"Yes."

The disciple was a bit solemn.

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