The gloomy and bleak Netherworld, where a towering palace is littered with fresh flowers.

Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva stands outside the palace seeking an audience.

"Houtu is asleep."

The gatekeeping maiden said, "Please return, Bodhisattva."

"I have visited Her Majesty for three consecutive days."

The Bodhisattva pressed his palms together and said, "Please relay a message for me."

The maiden glanced at him and said, "Her Majesty has recently taken a liking to painting turtles."

Startled, Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva immediately rode on Diting, flying through the clouds and mist to leave.

"Bodhisattva."

As Diting flew, it said, "Her Majesty dislikes your chanting in the City of the Wrongly Dead, prompting her to mediate between the Jade Emperor and the Great Saint."

Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva slightly frowned.

"What fault is there in my converting the City of the Wrongly Dead?"

The Bodhisattva said.

Inside the City of the Wrongly Dead are innocent souls wrongfully deceased, not sinners, and even the ten Kings Yan cannot confine them to hell.

These souls, uncollected and unguided, unable to be transcended and lacking burial funds, reside in a most peculiar place.

In recent years, by the decree of Buddha, Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva has chanted and preached Buddhism there, converting many wronged souls.

"Her Majesty has perceived the intention of Buddha."

Diting continued.

The Bodhisattva's expression changed slightly.

"Does Her Majesty also wish to intervene in the disputes of the world?"

Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva inquired.

This was no minor matter; Houtu usually kept out of conflicts. A change in her intentions could lead to unpredictable consequences.

"Not so."

Diting denied, not an ordinary Divine Beast, it discerns all things in the world through listening, especially adept at hearing the thoughts of people.

It had listened outside Her Majesty's palace for three days, hearing the thoughts of Her Majesty.

"Her Majesty does not wish for the Great Saint and the Jade Emperor to continue their strife, allowing Buddha to gain the Underworld."

Diting said.

Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva was stunned.

He then understood why Houtu suddenly mediated between the Jade Emperor and Sun Wukong.

The conflict between those two Heavenly Venerates could bolster the power of Lingshan.

"Strife never ceases, Buddhist Law is boundless."

The Bodhisattva sighed lightly, "Alone, how could Her Majesty change the inevitable?"

Diting gave no further reply.

In the West Sea, a giant whale swam on the surface.

The Jade Emperor stood on its back, curiously observing the shimmering body.

"Your Majesty."

Gold Star Taibai by his side bowed and asked, "Why is this happening?"

"What is happening?"

The Jade Emperor shifted his gaze.

"Why go to Wanling Country?"

Gold Star Taibai continued to inquire.

The Jade Emperor had accepted Houtu's suggestion—to swap responsibilities with Sun Wukong and experience life in Wanling Country for some time.

"For understanding."

The Jade Emperor replied, "Wanling Immortal Path, perhaps could coexist with the Three Thousand Immortal Paths."

He wished to better understand the Wanling Immortal Path, which might also provide a chance to restore the Immortal Body.

Gold Star Taibai found it peculiar: "Is Your Majesty no longer worried?"

"If it exists already, we cannot drive it away."

The Jade Emperor responded.

Wanling Immortal Path had already proven its value.

Unable to stop it, he chose coexistence—and Sun Wukong had agreed as well.

Two streams of Immortal Light flew from afar, landing on the whale's back.

"Your Majesty, sorry to keep you waiting."

Sun Wukong said.

"No matter."

The Jade Emperor glanced at Emperor Donghua beside Sun Wukong, "Emperor Donghua, it has been a while."

The Emperor nodded slightly, then quickly led Gold Star Taibai away.

The Jade Emperor and Sun Wukong began discussing the coexistence of Wanling Immortal Path and the Three Thousand Immortal Paths.

But what was more crucial—they would exchange responsibilities, staying in each other's realms for a while.

Both parties were somewhat cautious about this.

"If that is the case..."

Finally, the Jade Emperor took the initiative, "Let's go as Heavenly Venerates!"

Going to each other's realms as Heavenly Venerates, they no longer sought to switch responsibilities.

Sun Wukong thought this was a good idea.

"Very well."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, then frowned, "That wager?"

A sharp light flashed through the Jade Emperor's eyes: "It naturally counts."

They agreed to play this game with Houtu, and in fact, there was another unspoken wager involved.

Whoever wins the wager would gain the Three Great Continents.

However, the stakes of this wager were enormous, and both kept silent about it, no longer discussing the matter.

After the discussion ended, the Jade Emperor called for Gold Star Taibai and was about to leave.

"Your Majesty."

Sun Wukong suddenly stopped him and asked, "What does Buddha intend to do in the Underworld?"

He felt that something was unusual in the Netherworld, but his influence in the Underworld was minimal and he could not obtain more information.

But the Jade Emperor also knew little.

He could only guess.

"Buddha has sent people to chant scriptures in the City of Unjust Deaths, talking about the causes and effects of suffering."

The Jade Emperor said, "The cycle of karma is endless; perhaps Buddha intends to put an end to it."

Seeing Sun Wukong slightly frown, he continued,

"What Buddha thinks, we do not know. But the more we fight, the more we increase the power of the Underworld."

Sun Wukong nodded, somewhat understanding.

"What is the method to end the cycle of karma?"

"There is only one way."

The Jade Emperor answered, "You naturally understand."

He then took his leave.

Sun Wukong frowned lightly, looking at the vast sea ahead.

In this world, the physical mortal coil is the core.

Utopia does not exist.

Thinking this, he then returned to Wanling Hall with Emperor Donghua.

In Wanling Hall, the immortals had already gathered.

"Great Saint."

As soon as they saw Sun Wukong, they crowded around him, asking.

"Have you met with the Jade Emperor?"

"How did the discussion go?"

Sun Wukong waved his hand, asking them to calm down.

"I will go to the Eastern Continent in the status of Heavenly Venerate, respected by all immortals, and initiate the Wanling Immortal Path."

Sun Wukong walked to the throne and sat down, saying, "The Jade Emperor will do the same."

The crowd was stunned but then became happy.

"That's good."

"I don't want to be ruled by the Jade Emperor."

They understood that aside from initiating the Wanling Immortal Path, Sun Wukong had no other special privileges in the Eastern Continent.

The so-called respect was merely a verbal promise.

With the Jade Emperor being treated similarly, he couldn't command them anymore.

"I can also bring one person with me."

Sun Wukong continued.

Immortal Zhenyuan immediately stood out: "Brother, let me join you."

"No."

Sun Wukong shook his head: "You have important tasks and cannot leave."

Wanling Country is in a phase of rapid development.

He did not intend to take crucial personnel away.

"Great Saint, do you have someone in mind?"

Water Virtues Star Monarch started to ask.

Sun Wukong's gaze swept over the hall and then landed on Daji.

"Daji, you come with me!"

The immortals were in an uproar.

Why Daji?

Ao Luan must be very angry.

They involuntarily turned their eyes towards Ao Luan.

Surprisingly, Ao Luan did not show any abnormal expression.

"Daji."

Sun Wukong inquired of Mei Hu: "Would you be willing to join me there?"

Daji rolled her eyes and thought seriously for a moment.

"I will go."

Since Sun Wukong proposed it, he must believe she has great use.

Daji also wanted to experience the Three Thousand Immortal Paths.

"Then it is decided."

Sun Wukong made arrangements for Daji to prepare.

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