Two days later, Sun Wukong hovered among the clouds, looking down at Kunlun Mountain.

"Great Saint."

The Matchmaking God emerged from the Treasure Hall of the Heavens and asked, "What are you watching?"

"Just looking around."

Sun Wukong withdrew his gaze.

The Matchmaking God peered curiously downward, then his eyes lit up.

He produced a red thread and tossed it down.

On Wealth God Island of Kunlun Mountain, a middle-aged man belonging to the Wanling Immortal Sect encountered a female disciple of the Three Thousand Immortal Paths.

The two looked at each other for a long time before walking past one another.

Just at that moment, the Matchmaking God's red thread flew past them, wrapping around their fingertips.

"That should do it,"

said the Matchmaking God.

Sun Wukong glanced down and just happened to see the man taking the girl into his arms.

He looked at the Matchmaking God: "What exactly is predestined affinity?"

"It is as the word suggests, the fate of companions,"

the Matchmaking God replied, before smiling: "It seems the Great Saint might have changed a bit."

He could see that Sun Wukong was beginning to grasp the notion of emotions.

However, judging from the red thread, it hardly had any impact on him.

His determination in the way of the Immortal Dao was so steadfast that even if he fully comprehended emotions, they wouldn't much affect his sentiments.

"Great Saint,"

the Matchmaking God said to Sun Wukong, "The Kunlun Mirror will be moved to the Virtue Palace."

"Alright."

Sun Wukong returned to the Palace of the Polestar.

For several days, the Immortals worked together, refurbishing the Kunlun Mirror.

Yet the task was only halfway completed.

Sun Wukong, along with the other Immortals, moved the Kunlun Mirror to the Virtue Palace—the very site where he had previously stayed.

Zhang Lu and the second class constructed the new Virtue Palace on the spot, specially designed to house the Kunlun Mirror.

The palace was hollow in the center, where the Kunlun Mirror was installed. After it was positioned, Sun Wukong planted a brand new Wanling Tree on top.

The Immortals endowed the Wanling Tree with the power of the Three Thousand Immortal Paths.

Sun Wukong stayed by its side, protecting it so that it could better receive the power of the Immortal Law, making several adjustments to the Wanling Tree during the process.

But the first two Wanling Trees eventually collapsed.

Only on the third attempt did they successfully cultivate the Wanling Tree to maturity.

Once mature, the Wanling Tree was not so much a tree as it was a fusion of two powers.

It could connect to the Spiritual Network and, with the help of the Three Thousand Immortal Paths, manifest the power of the Wanling Map into reality, allowing control over the Wanling Immortal Path of both the Western Continent and the Eastern Continent.

It far exceeded Sun Wukong's expectations in terms of control.

But it still needed fine-tuning.

Sun Wukong had the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals bring Lady Rakshasa from Wanling Country.

The sudden transportation to the Heavenly Palace left Lady Rakshasa somewhat bewildered.

"Great King,"

she settled down after seeing Sun Wukong: "Did you call for me?"

"Yes."

Sun Wukong explained the existence of the Wanling Tree to her: "I want you to manage it."

"This..."

Lady Rakshasa was apprehensive: "Can I manage it well?"

"Yes."

Sun Wukong nodded.

He had thought long about it, and Lady Rakshasa was the obvious choice.

The Grandmaster and Immortal Zhenyuan were too busy, whereas Lady Rakshasa's duties could be delegated.

She was sufficiently professional and loyal, more suitable than others.

"This is also a good place for cultivation,"

Sun Wukong added.

"Okay."

Lady Rakshasa caught on and immediately agreed.

After all, this was the Heavenly Palace, and even with the Heavenly Gate destroyed by Sun Wukong, the environment for cultivation was beyond comparison to the Mortal World.

Lady Rakshasa, who had been preoccupied with work for years and neglected her cultivation, naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

Following Lady Rakshasa's advice, Sun Wukong selected a group of talents from Wanling Country to ascend to the Heavens.

Besides the personnel from Wanling Country, he also allocated one-third of the spots to the Heavenly Palace.

In the Virtue Palace, Lady Rakshasa began attempting to connect to the Wanling Immortal Path.

Her connection was scheduled to start from Wanling City and expand step by step.

At this time, the four Heavenly Masters of the Heavenly Palace also suggested to Sun Wukong to find a Heavenly General to guard the Virtue Palace.

"Immortal General..."

Sun Wukong immediately thought of Wang Lingguan.

In terms of defensive capabilities, there were few in the Three Realms who could match him.

However, Wang Lingguan held an important position in Wanling Country and did not wish to take up the new appointment.

The four Heavenly Masters then suggested transferring the Heavenly King who originally guarded the Heavenly Palace's gate, but Sun Wukong, knowing they were always asleep, did not agree.

After much deliberation, he set his sights on Huaguo Mountain.

Though neither the Bull Demon King nor the Golden Winged Great Peng were Heavenly Generals, their strength was no less than that of a Heavenly General.

Both of these individuals were staying in Huaguo Mountain; it was a waste of their talents, and one of them could be summoned.

Sun Wukong's first choice was the Bull Demon King, who was loyal and composed, suitable for the position, but being together with the Jade-faced Fox, he was unwilling to leave Huaguo Mountain.

In the end, Sun Wukong could only summon the Golden Winged Great Peng.

Having guarded Huaguo Mountain for a century, the Golden Winged Great Peng was also a bit bored. Upon hearing that the Heavenly Palace needed someone, he immediately flew up.

"I never thought I would have the chance to become an Immortal Official."

The Golden Winged Great Peng's eyes gleamed as if he had found a new toy.

Yet, Sun Wukong was surprised by the person following behind him: "Why did you bring your daughter?"

The young girl who could take on seven at once followed behind the Golden Winged Great Peng, looking at Sun Wukong with vibrant spirit.

"She has never been to the Heavenly Palace, I brought her to gain some experience."

The Golden Winged Great Peng patted the girl's head, "Pay your respects to the Great King."

"Gr-Great King."

The girl stuttered for some reason.

"What is your name?"

Sun Wukong did not yet know her name.

"Little Phoenix."

The girl immediately responded.

"Little Phoenix?"

"That's the name I gave her."

The Golden Winged Great Peng proudly stated.

Both he and the girl's mother possessed Phoenix bloodlines, so he named his daughter Little Phoenix.

"Such a careless name."

Sun Wukong thought to himself.

Just as the thought crossed his mind, the Golden Winged Great Peng suddenly said, "Great Saint, could you take my daughter as your disciple?"

Sun Wukong was taken aback.

"I've guarded Huaguo Mountain for a hundred years for the Great Saint, I imagine the Great Saint would not refuse this small request."

The Golden Winged Great Peng smiled, "My daughter has exceptional talent, second only to the Great Saint."

Sun Wukong looked at Little Phoenix.

He knew she had very good potential.

In reality, this little one had already achieved the Immortal Body, younger and actually more formidable than the seven Spider Demons combined.

"I don't take disciples, but she can follow me for a few years."

Sun Wukong said.

He too had a fondness for talent, but had never taken a disciple.

The Golden Winged Great Peng eagerly prompted his daughter to express her gratitude.

He knew that over the years, many demons had followed Sun Wukong for some time, with Lady Rakshasa and Ao Moang being among the best, almost like half-disciples of Sun Wukong.

"Thank you, Great King."

The girl looked very pleased.

"Since you will be following me, there is no need to hide your true form in my presence."

Sun Wukong added.

The Golden Winged Great Peng laughed heartily: "I have said not even the Great Saint can be deceived, quickly revert to your true form."

"...Yes."

Little Phoenix reluctantly dispelled the Transformation Technique, revealing her true appearance.

She was a delicately pretty girl.

Having attained her Immortal status early, she looked even younger than the seven Spider Demons.

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