Wanling Immortal Sect, dozens of rays of light descended onto the plaza.

"New disciples have arrived."

Water Moon Fairy, looking at the plaza from the library window, said, "Aren't you going to take a look?"

"No need." Daji flipped through the Heavenly Book, "Let's leave them hanging for a day."

"But you are their Sect Master."

Water Moon Fairy turned to look at her, "Stop reading that."

She couldn't understand what was so interesting about binding her own portrait into a Heavenly Book.

Water Moon Fairy walked over and took away the Heavenly Book from Daji's hand.

"Hey..."

Daji was somewhat displeased.

"If you don't want to anger the Great Saint, you should put your heart into it."

As Water Moon Fairy spoke, she put a veil over Daji's face.

"I don't like this."

Daji said.

"Just bear with it." Water Moon Fairy replied, "Those disciples cannot endure your gaze."

Daji thought about it and concluded that few mortals could withstand her charm.

Eventually, she adjusted the veil and stepped out of the library.

Through the window, Water Moon Fairy watched as she began instructing the disciples.

The development of Wanling Immortal Sect was unexpectedly rapid.

"I need to get busy as well."

Water Moon Fairy thought, there were several countries she hadn't visited yet.

As long as she could find the differences and introduce Wanling Country's most advanced technologies, Eastern Continent would begin to leap forward in development.

The talents from Wanling Country gradually flooded in, bringing with them growth in technology and trade.

A new floating spaceship route had already opened, connecting Luli Country of Eastern Continent with Wanling Country. It makes trips every two days. Though few in number, it was a good start.

And at Huaguo Mountain, the route to Chang'an in Southern Continent had also been opened.

Sun Wukong, just so happening to be going to Chang'an, took the opportunity to experience this route.

After the novelty wore off, he returned to his room to study the Black Lotus.

He had been researching for a long time, and today he finally found a way to use his Eyes of Golden Flame to see through the hidden curse within the Black Lotus.

An image emerged before his eyes.

It was a somewhat familiar scene.

The gleaming Jingu Bang was thrust into the ruins.

A lone figure sat on the collapsed wall, eyes closed in rest.

Sun Wukong was slightly stunned.

"Isn't this me?"

Sun Wukong became solemn.

This was the scene of his havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Why would an image from the past appear here?

"Who exactly is your master?"

Sun Wukong spoke to the Black Lotus.

But the next moment, as if unable to bear his gaze, the Black Lotus shattered like a bubble.

"Chang'an, we've arrived in Chang'an!"

The cry of the ship's crew came from outside the room.

Sun Wukong frowned slightly, gave up on his reminiscence, and stood up to leave.

Chang'an City appeared in front of the flying ship, with a newly built port sparkling in the sunlight.

Several flying ships were docked at the port. Apart from the trade with Huaguo Mountain, more ships traveled between Southern Continent and Western Continent.

The construction of the Spiritual Network also accelerated the development of the Southern Continent.

Sun Wukong did not wait for the spaceship to dock; he leaped up and transformed into a golden light arriving at the Imperial Palace.

At the gate of the Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince had been waiting for a long time.

"Great Saint."

As soon as Sun Wukong landed, he led his entourage to greet him.

"Crown Prince."

Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised, "Why are you here?"

"The Human King is ill, I am attending to the court affairs on his behalf."

The Crown Prince answered respectfully.

The Human King wasn't seriously sick; however, after that competition, he had become less concerned about power and often delegated authority to the Crown Prince.

Sun Wukong, led by the Crown Prince, walked into the Imperial Palace, heading for the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, please drink this bowl of medicine."

Inside the study, the old Imperial Physician was attending to Liu Che, helping him take his medicine.

Sun Wukong entered just in time to see he had finished drinking.

The old Imperial Physician took his medicine chest and left the study, bowing to Sun Wukong as they crossed paths.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly and, after watching the Imperial Physician leave, turned his head to look at Liu Che, who was hidden behind a folding screen.

"What ailment afflicts Your Majesty?"

"Just a slight cold, no need for concern."

Liu Che replied.

He had very complex feelings towards Sun Wukong.

In his youth, influenced by the Heavenly Palace, Liu Che harbored prejudices against Sun Wukong and other demons.

However, by the time he had reached middle age, having realized that the Heavenly Palace too had its own hidden agenda, he began to see things more objectively.

Moreover, after the competition two years ago, the present-day Liu Che could not say he particularly liked Sun Wukong, but at least, he no longer disliked him.

"Why has the Great Saint come here?"

Liu Che inquired.

"To develop trade routes."

Sun Wukong answered.

In order to enhance the development of the Eastern Continent, it was necessary for him to open up trade routes with the Three Great Continents.

Waterways and airways were simple enough to gradually establish.

However, the Eastern Continent and the Western Continent were not contiguous by land; they were separated by the Southern Continent.

To open up land trade routes, Sun Wukong needed Liu Che's permission.

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Che agreed immediately.

Up to this point, the Han Dynasty's prosperity was due to placing great importance on trade.

Starting with Emperor Gaozu, the successive Human Kings of the Southern Continent had never neglected this matter.

"As for taxation, you may discuss it with the Crown Prince."

Liu Che added.

Sun Wukong shook his head: "The trade route I intend to develop is different from the usual."

"Oh?"

Liu Che immediately understood: "Does the Great Saint wish to sell us Dragon Car technology?"

"No."

Sun Wukong shook his head.

He had learned from Ao Luan that Liu Che had long coveted Wanling Country's transportation, especially the Dragon Cars.

However, Liu Che's attempts to purchase the Dragon Cars with a hefty sum had never been permitted by Ao Luan.

"The production of Dragon Cars is limited; they cannot be sold externally."

Sun Wukong said, "Your Majesty can send someone to Wanling Country to learn the technology."

Liu Che was astounded: "Are these words true?"

"Of course, they are true."

Sun Wukong nodded.

Liu Che then stepped around the folding screen and came out.

"Great Saint, I must offer you my respects."

He clasped his hands and bowed to Sun Wukong.

This proud Human King, who had never bowed his head to immortals, now felt obliged to express gratitude on behalf of the Human Clan.

Sun Wukong helped him up.

Feeling pleased, Liu Che ordered pastries to be brought in to entertain Sun Wukong.

"Demons all love to cultivate a human form, why does the Great Saint not appear in human form?"

Liu Che asked.

Sun Wukong shook his head: "I am fine as I am."

How rare, Liu Che thought, such demons were very rare.

"Can the Great Saint transform into human form?"

Liu Che continued to inquire.

Sun Wukong understood.

This Human King still resisted the appearance of non-humans at heart.

Sun Wukong did not force Liu Che, and with a thought, transformed into a human form.

To show respect, he used his Transformation State rather than the Transformation Technique.

Liu Che stared at him in astonishment.

"What is it?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"It's nothing..."

Liu Che sighed; the Great Saint was indeed as extraordinary as his reputation.

"The Great Saint is welcome to visit more often in the future."

His words caught Sun Wukong by surprise.

Why had this Human King suddenly become so welcoming?

The subsequent matters were also readily agreed upon by Liu Che.

Sun Wukong, having achieved a satisfactory outcome, left that same day.

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