After setting the general direction, Sun Wukong saw Ao Luan off from the Three Realms.
After he watched her leading a group of Immortals away from the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, he decided to pay a visit to the two Lords of Yuqing and Shangqing.
The problems that might arise from Wanling Heavenly Dao might require the assistance of the two Lords because the Jade Emperor had too much to oversee and might not have any time to spare.
Sun Wukong thought that the two Lords of Yuqing and Shangqing with their vast divine skills, and being the ones guiding the education of the Three Realms, would obviously take this matter to heart.
He arrived at Shangqing Heaven, where the sky was scattered with bright rosy clouds untouched by dust, and a golden path cut through the sea of clouds, leading straight to the Milo Palace.
That was the residence of Yuanshi Tianzun of Yuqing.
Sun Wukong flew towards Milo Palace and from afar, saw the palace radiating golden light, with auspicious clouds and qi all around.
He landed on the stone steps at the entrance, where the fragrance of Immortal Pills wafted from Milo Palace. Although Yuanshi Tianzun was not as renowned as Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad for Alchemy, his skill in it was also remarkable.
On the stone steps, two young servants had been waiting for Sun Wukong for a long time.
"Heavenly Emperor."
Upon seeing Sun Wukong, they folded their long sleeves and greeted him: "Our master has instructed us to guide you inside."
Sun Wukong nodded and followed the two into Milo Palace.
He didn't conceal his tracks, and naturally, Yuanshi Tianzun sensed his arrival.
From the two young servants, Sun Wukong also learned that Lingbao Tianzun of Shangqing was currently a guest at Milo Palace.
Upon his entrance, he saw both Lords fully engrossed around the Alchemy Furnace, seemingly engaged in alchemy.
"Heavenly Emperor."
Both of them nodded in greeting to Sun Wukong.
"What are you doing?"
Sun Wukong looked at the Alchemy Furnace and suddenly fell silent.
He saw an anklet floating up and down in the furnace.
"Could it be that they want to refine this thing into an Immortal Pill?"
Sun Wukong couldn't help but doubt.
"We are investigating this anklet."
The answer from the two Lords relieved Sun Wukong.
Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head and said, "It is unknown what this anklet is made of; it simply cannot be refined away no matter what we do."
Although they said this, they had some results after investigating for several days.
"We have found that this anklet is constantly emitting a kind of mysterious vibration."
Lingbao Tianzun said, "This vibration may be detected by other undying beings, who may come searching for it."
"Is that so?"
Sun Wukong frowned, "Is there a solution?"
"We've placed it in the Alchemy Furnace and have tried our best to isolate it, but it's not a permanent solution."
Both Lords said: "Those undying beings will come sooner or later. We hope the Heavenly Emperor is prepared."
Sun Wukong nodded; he had to move up his plans.
The undying beings would come eventually, but he was unsure of the threat they might pose.
Sun Wukong set aside the matter of the anklet and explained his plans to change the Heavenly Dao to the two Lords.
After hearing his plans, both Lords felt that this matter should not be taken lightly.
"Can the Heavenly Emperor show us the Hongmeng Totems?"
They wanted to examine the totems.
Sun Wukong did not refuse, displaying the totems one by one in front of them.
To understand the totems as much as possible, the two Lords spent a whole day on them.
"The power of these totems is indeed fearsome, and a slight mishandling could cause massive damage."
Yuanshi Tianzun, looking at the totems filling Milo Palace, made his final judgment: "If, as the Heavenly Emperor has said, the power of the totems comes from willpower, then its nature is similar to that of the Immortal True Words."
He said to Sun Wukong, "What you are about to do will reshape the world's understanding of the Three Thousand Immortal Paths."
"What about this matter?"
Sun Wukong asked.
"It's feasible."
Lingbao Tianzun answered, "Your Wanling Heavenly Dao is, in essence, creating Spells with words, which is similar to the path Hongmeng Totems take."
The two Lords realized the risks but generally agreed with Sun Wukong's approach.
"Although it's feasible, matters of the Heavenly Dao are of great importance. Before proceeding, we need to placate the nations of the Mortal World."
Both Lords said.
"I think that shouldn't be a problem."
Sun Wukong replied, "The nations' reactions are better than I expected."
"Oh?"
Seeing Sun Wukong's confidence, both Lords cast their spells and began to observe the reactions from the Mortal World.
The news of Sun Wukong's plan to change the Heavenly Dao had already spread throughout the nations.
At that moment, in teahouses and taverns everywhere, people gathered, discussing fervently.
"It is said that the Heavenly Emperor is going to reform the Wanling Heavenly Dao."
"I wonder if there will be any danger?"
People discussed the dangers of the Heavenly Dao with eager faces, showing little worry.
"This is a great opportunity. If successful, the practice of Cultivation in the future will become much easier."
"It seems that everywhere is recruiting people to help maintain the order of the Heavenly Dao. Let's go and help!"
"The time to make a mark has come."
Scenes like these were unfolding everywhere in the Mortal World.
The two Lords surveyed the Four Great Continents, and everywhere was optimistic, with strong reactions.
After witnessing this, they looked at each other and felt gratified.
"The Mortal World really is prepared."
Yuanshi Tianzun stroked his beard and said, "I have nothing to worry about now."
"The prestige of the Heavenly Emperor is enough to accomplish this matter."
Lingbao Tianzun also said to Sun Wukong, "Proceed with confidence."
Both Lords assured Sun Wukong that if he needed anything for this matter, they would help to their fullest.
"Great goodness."
With their assurance, Sun Wukong had nothing else to worry about.
He bid farewell to the two Lords and returned to Virtue Palace.
"We continue our research."
The two Lords saw him off and continued to roast the anklet.
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