"May Your Majesty pardon this subject's death penalty! Sun Wukong used an iron rod to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings and injured my arm. A flag was erected outside the entrance of the cave with the words 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven' written on it, saying that he would be granted this official position even if he stopped fighting and came to surrender. If you don't give it to him, you still have to fight at the Lingxiao Palace. Your Majesty, please put the matter first. Love can be discussed in the future.”
It was within the Jade Emperor's expectations that some of his officials would object. He had only said this today to test Jiang Han's reaction.
Then, the Jade Emperor said seriously,"Does this little demon monkey still dare to turn the world upside down? Everyone will immediately descend to the lower realm to kill him. As for the Eldest Princess 'marriage, we will discuss it another day!"”
As he spoke, his tone did not allow anyone to question him.
When everyone heard this, all the officials in the court knew that the Jade Emperor had made up his mind to betroth the Princess to Jiang Han. Naturally, he would not object. Now, it was time to deal with the matter of the demonic monkey.
Taibai Jinxing consciously flashed and reported,""Your Majesty, that demonic monkey doesn't understand the etiquette of the celestial heavens. It's just a quick tongue in a battle.”
"If we send troops to the lower realm to fight with him like this, it wouldn't be good if we can't subdue him quickly. Why don't Your Majesty be merciful and issue an edict to recruit him? Let him be the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal. Give him an empty title, an official position without any salary.”
"An official without salary?" The Jade Emperor asked.”
Venus Tai Bai said,"That's right. So what if we give him the title of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven? We don't give him any power, anything to manage, or a salary. Just raise him in the Heavenly Court. This way, we can resolve this matter without expending a single soldier."”
Jiang Han had long known about the recruitment of Sun Wukong as the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal.
But now that he heard it, Jiang Han still felt that such a method was very brilliant, while Sun Wukong was a little silly.
Sun Wukong was now a newborn calf. He was not afraid of anything. He valued his self-esteem and reputation, and did not care about other practical benefits.
Being summoned by Heavenly Court like this, the one who benefited the most was Heavenly Court. After all, the better the Journey to the West, the greater the benefits Heavenly Court would gain.
The Jade Emperor's eyes flashed and he nodded.""Then we'll do as you say."
Then Haotian issued an edict for Taibai Jinxing to take it.
In fact, conferring the title of the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal, involved more complicated interests than Jiang Han had imagined.
It was true that the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal was just an undeserved title, but this title was resounding enough. Heaven's Equal was like the sky, practically on par with the Jade Emperor.
Such a name could bring great prestige. If the demon kings of the lower realm became independent, it was not worth mentioning. It could only be considered as self-entertainment. But it was different if it was acknowledged by the Heavenly Court.
Once this title was released, it would definitely cause a huge uproar in the Wilderness, allowing Sun Wukong's reputation to spread far and wide.
The Heavenly Court's way of sealing fiendish demons would also affect their prestige, and the losses they would incur would not be any lesser than losing some heavenly soldiers and generals.
Haotian was willing to do this because he had an agreement with the Sage. He would help the reputation of the protagonist of the Journey to the West, and Buddhism would give him a place to learn from the scriptures.
As Haotian's confidant, Taibai Jinxing naturally knew the truth.
Taibai Jinxing received the imperial edict and immediately walked out of the Southern Heavenly Gate, then to the Water Curtain Cave of the Flowerfruit Mountain.
Flowerfruit Mountain had just won a battle with Heavenly Court, it was very different from before.
All kinds of demons were awe-inspiring and filled with killing intent. Each of them wielded their swords, spears, sabers, and staffs, roaring and jumping around.
"Someone is coming!"
When these demons and devils saw Taibai Jinxing, they all stepped forward to attack.
"Go and report to the Great Sage that the Heaven's Emissary has arrived.”
Taibai Jinxing looked at these demons indifferently and released a wave of immortal energy to prevent these small demons from approaching. Although he was a civil official, as Haotian's confidant, his strength was not something that the small demons could compare with.
These little demons realized that they were no match for Jin Xing, and since the other party had no ill intentions, they ran into the Water Curtain Cave and reported,""Great King, there is an old man outside. He says that he is an angel from the Upper Realm and has some benefits for you.”
It had been some time since the battle with the Heavenly Court. The six Great Sages had finished drinking until dawn. In addition, Demon King Kun had escaped with injuries. The rest of the demon kings had returned to the cave abode to rest, leaving only Sun Wukong.
When Sun Wukong heard this, he grinned and thought to himself that it must be Venus again.
He had a good impression of Taibai Jinxing. Although he was given a small official position last time, he was still able to go back to the Heavenly Court and see the world.
Sun Wukong immediately ordered his men to put on a battle formation. He wore a crown and armor, covered with a yellow robe, and walked out of the cave with cloud shoes. He said,"Celestial Sovereign, please come in quickly.”
As he spoke, he glanced at Taibai Jinxing indifferently, wanting to know the other party's purpose.
Jin Xing followed him into the cave and said,""Last time, the Great Sage felt that his official position was too small, so His Majesty sent troops to make trouble. I hope you can forgive me for offending you in many ways.”
"The Heavenly Army has been defeated. His Majesty was already angry and wanted to send troops to attack. It was I who grinded my lips to get His Majesty to agree to your conditions and allow you to become the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal!”
Sun Wukong laughed heartily when he heard this. He thought that Venus knew how to be a human and followed him to heaven.
Sun Wukong came with the joy of victory. When he arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate, the heavenly soldiers and generals greeted him politely.
Wukong was overjoyed and followed Taibai Jinxing to the Divine Wind Palace.
The current Sun Wukong felt that even the heavenly soldiers and generals were no match for him. The Jade Emperor was also afraid of his own strength. When he walked, his nose was almost pointing to the sky.
The Sky Officials in the Divine Wind Palace cooperated and gave him enough face.
Jiang Han glanced at Sun Wukong and sneered in his heart. This monkey still didn't know that he was in the scheme of others. How could these people of Heavenly Court, who had high standards but low abilities, watch him use his power like this?
The Jade Emperor found Sun Wukong's behavior funny, but he still said coldly,""Sun Wukong, I declare you to be the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. It's the highest grade official you want. Don't act recklessly in the future.”
After the Jade Emperor gave him face and title, he asked his craftsmen to build a mansion for the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal on the right side of the Peach Garden.
There are immortal officials in the mansion, who are supported by the people around them. He also gave him two bottles of royal wine and ten golden flowers. It could be said that the cultivation technique was done perfectly on the surface, and outsiders could not tell that this official position was useless.
Sun Wukong got what he wanted and bowed in satisfaction.
At this moment, the Jade Emperor thought for a moment and said,""If you don't have anything to do in the Heavenly Court, I'm afraid you'll be bored. Coincidentally, your residence is in the peach garden, so you can manage it.”
Sun Wukong didn't really want to manage anything. He wanted to refuse, but when he heard that it was to manage the peach garden, he immediately smiled and agreed.
When Jiang Han heard this, he was a little speechless. Asking the monkey to guard the peach garden, and it was the fruit of the Innate Spiritual Roots, wasn't this destined for him to steal from himself?
However, this was indeed the Jade Emperor's idea. Sun Wukong's current strength was not strong. If he did not steal from himself, how could he rebel against the Heavenly Court again?
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