The Tathāgata Must Fail

Chapter 508: 18th Palm: Building a New World (7 updates)


Under the Heavenly Pillar, everyone watched Sun Wukong with bated breath.

"Go!"

Sun Wukong threw the Donghuang Bell.

The Donghuang Bell burst into radiance and flew into the Heavenly Pillar.

The Heavenly Pillar shook violently for a moment, emitting a thunderous roar, but it did not shatter; instead, it gradually stabilized.

Thick Spiritual Energy rose from the depths of the earth, slowly enveloping the entire Heavenly Pillar.

The shaking and booming noises diminished.

"Did it work?"

Until Sun Wukong retracted the Jingu Bang, Nuwa still couldn't quite believe it.

"It worked."

Sun Wukong nodded, turned his head, and handed the mountain tablets back to the two Mountain Gods, saying, "You must protect the Donghuang Bell well."

With the Donghuang Bell able to stabilize the Heavenly Pillar, even Fu Xi wouldn't be able to do anything as long as it is properly guarded.

"We understand."

Mount Hua and Tai Mountain said joyfully.

With Tai Mountain and Mount Hua transforming into the Heavenly Pillar, their status would also rise significantly.

After the two flew back to the Heavenly Pillar, the pillar became even more stable, rapidly attracting attention from the auspicious birds and exotic beasts nearby.

Countless auspicious birds and exotic beasts joyfully flew towards the Heavenly Pillar, building nests and making homes upon it.

They coexisted with the nature's spiritual energy; the Spiritual Energy of the Heavenly Pillar grew swiftly and became more stable.

In less than half a day, the last rumbling of the Heavenly Pillar also disappeared.

Amidst swirling clouds and mist, what appeared before Sun Wukong and the others was a vista of green mountains, blue waters, precious birds, and exotic beasts moving through them, emitting auspicious sounds, resembling an Immortal Realm.

The new Heavenly Pillar piercing the clouds supported the heavens; the collapse of heaven and earth halted.

All beings survived.

On the earth, people witnessed the transformation of the Heavenly Pillar with their own eyes.

Recovering from their astonishment, they cheered wildly in rapture, their cheers echoing through heaven and earth.

"It worked!"

"The Heavenly Pillar is stable!"

"The world won't be destroyed!"

People embraced each other in joy, tears streaming down their faces.

The world was reborn anew.

Endless Merit took to the skies, alighting upon Sun Wukong and the others.

"This cycle of Reincarnation might have been the easiest one!"

Zhu Rong commented thoughtfully.

"We will definitely go down in history."

Gong Gong followed.

"Yet our work is not done."

Nuwa turned to look at Sun Wukong, "We only have two hundred years!"

Sun Wukong nodded and said, "I plan to end the cycle of Reincarnation. I wonder if you all could lend me a hand?"

"Of course!"

Nuwa and the others held him in high regard and immediately agreed.

"But how do we do it?"

Zhu Rong asked.

"To stop the cycle of Reincarnation, we must first establish the Heavenly Palace."

Sun Wukong said, "I promised Fang Mountain that I would rebuild the Heavenly Palace."

Nuwa and Zhu Rong and the rest were taken aback.

"No, you can't!"

Nuwa immediately objected, "Even if you were the Heavenly Emperor, you cannot establish the Heavenly Palace."

"Why?"

Sun Wukong's brow furrowed slightly.

"In several past cycles, there have been Immortals who wanted to establish the Heavenly Palace."

Nuwa answered, "But in the end, they were all struck down by Heavenly Destiny's backlash, their souls scattered."

"Heavenly Destiny does not permit the existence of the Heavenly Palace."

Zhu Rong added, "To establish the Heavenly Palace will surely invoke backlash."

"Isn't that even better?"

Sun Wukong gave a cold laugh, "I know what that Heavenly Destiny is and was planning to find it. It showing up by itself couldn't be better."

The three were all startled.

After a long while, Gong Gong suddenly burst into laughter.

"Interesting, Immortal, I wish to aid you!"

He bowed to Sun Wukong.

Following suit, Zhu Rong bowed, "I will join my brother."

Nuwa, gritting her teeth and pondering for a long time, finally nodded.

"If we establish the Heavenly Palace, what must we do first?"

She asked.

"Three of you must help me declare to the world, to recruit immortals of all ranks."

Sun Wukong replied: "In three days, I will arrange immortal positions for all immortals."

"Do you know how to assign immortal positions?"

Nuwa was greatly surprised.

"Of course, I know."

Sun Wukong nodded: "I know what immortal positions are needed to establish the Heavenly Palace, rest assured."

"Excellent."

The three of them nodded and departed.

Sun Wukong had great confidence in them, with the recent calamity just ended, their prestige was at its highest, and now saying they wanted to establish the Heavenly Palace, there should be those who would respond.

Later, he also notified Fang Mountain and the Dragon Kings, asking them to send helpers to spread this message throughout the world.

At night, a banquet was held on Buzhou Mountain, with immortals from Mount Hua and Tai Mountain, many auspicious birds and exotic beasts, and the Dragon Kings among others in attendance.

But amidst the laughter and celebration, Sun Wukong, for some reason, thought of the Three Realms again.

"I wonder how they are now?"

Sun Wukong's expression darkened.

"Heavenly Emperor."

Fang Mountain approached, handing him a flask of wine: "You seem a bit unhappy."

This fellow was quite perceptive.

Thinking this to himself, Sun Wukong then asked: "How many people do you think will come tomorrow?"

"This..."

Fang Mountain was uncertain.

Establishing the Heavenly Palace was an unparalleled honor, and if successful, all participants would gain great Merit.

But considering the dangers of the Heavenly Palace, certainly numerous people would not dare to come.

Even children in this world know that one cannot defy Heavenly Destiny.

"Perhaps not too many."

Fang Mountain answered cautiously.

"Is that so."

Sun Wukong began to drink his wine.

The next day, the sunlight pierced through the forest mist like bright shining swords.

Sun Wukong woke up under a pine tree.

Nuwa and the others had already returned.

"How was it?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"We have spread the message."

Nuwa answered: "But how many will come is still an unknown."

Sun Wukong suddenly stood up, looking towards the sky, he said: "Perhaps there will be quite a number."

No sooner had he spoken than figure after figure breached the clouds to arrive.

Nuwa followed Sun Wukong's gaze and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

The sky was teeming with countless immortals and demon immortals, the spread of their Immortal Light illuminating the heavens with a pristine glow.

They were the immortals who had hastened upon hearing the news.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong, all of them immediately fell to the ground, kneeling.

"Greetings to the Heavenly Emperor!"

A dense crowd of immortals knelt in the forest.

Sun Wukong swept his gaze over them, noticing that most of the immortals who came were lesser immortals with weak mana.

The more powerful immortals were more fearful of Heavenly Destiny and thus dared not come.

"Do you all understand the dangers of establishing the Heavenly Palace?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"We do."

A female immortal immediately replied: "The Heavenly Emperor saved all living beings, our lives were saved by the Heavenly Emperor, we should be at your disposal."

There was also a demon immortal who laughed: "The Heavenly Emperor is willing to risk this to disrupt Reincarnation, why should we hesitate?"

The other lesser immortals echoed in agreement.

Sun Wukong looked at these immortals and a small smile formed on his lips.

No matter what, most people in this world, like those in the Three Realms, are very brave and full of hope.

"Rise."

Sun Wukong bid them to stand, saying: "From now on, you are all my subjects."

The crowd looked up at the divinely auraed Sun Wukong, filled with anticipation.

Sun Wukong looked at these unfamiliar immortals and suddenly came to a realization.

"Let's build a new world."

He thought to himself.

He wanted to create a thriving new world to welcome the people of the Three Realms.

He knew, without a doubt, that Ao Luan would follow him here.

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