Gold Star Taibai led Sun Wukong through the South Heavenly Gate.

They were heading to the Observatory at the top layer of the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, just as its name suggests, a place to observe the stars of the entire sky.

"Great Saint."

Gold Star Taibai changed his address for Sun Wukong: "Why did you choose to have your official residence there?"

Sun Wukong casually replied, "Because I like to watch the stars."

Gold Star Taibai couldn't help but want to laugh.

"You don't seem like that kind of person."

He didn't believe that Sun Wukong chose the Observatory just to watch the stars.

Nevertheless, Sun Wukong didn't explain his reasons, and Gold Star Taibai found it inappropriate to continue inquiring.

"There is the Virtue Palace."

Gold Star Taibai pointed toward the location of the Observatory.

Seen from below the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, the Virtue Palace was like a night pearl floating on the clouds.

This newly established palace was extraordinarily magnificent and resplendent, visible clearly even from tens of thousands of miles away.

Sun Wukong was left staring in astonishment.

"Who has established the Virtue Palace in such a short time?"

Sun Wukong asked.

He originally thought it would be an ordinary residence but hadn't expected such a beautiful palace.

"The Virtue Palace was constructed by Zhang Lu and his team."

Gold Star Taibai replied.

Other than Zhang Ban and Lu Ban, no one else could build a palace for an Immortal in just a few days.

Sun Wukong couldn't help thinking, if he had Zhang Lu and his team at his disposal, maybe Yunxiao City could be built in just a few days.

He followed Gold Star Taibai to the Virtue Palace, and upon closer inspection, it was even more impressive.

Outside of Virtue Palace, the Milky Way flowed by, with millennia-old fragrant flowers and perennially verdant auspicious grasses planted along the riverbank, and an Immortal Official was feeding Immortal Horses by the river.

"Those Immortal Horses are also at your command, Great Saint."

Gold Star Taibai said.

Sun Wukong was secretly surprised; it seemed he was receiving very dignified treatment.

Upon entering the Virtue Palace, a group of Immortal Officials and Fairies appeared before Sun Wukong.

"Greetings to the Virtuous and Great Saint."

They lined up on both sides, all paying homage to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong felt a bit unaccustomed to such an ostentatious display.

"Great Saint, let me introduce you."

Gold Star Taibai took Sun Wukong by the hand and began to introduce the officers of the Virtue Palace.

The Virtue Palace had established two divisions: one called the Division of Serenity and the other called the Division of Quiescence. Each division had its Immortal Officials, and in addition, there were also many Fairies working at the Virtue Palace.

"These two divisions are not simple."

Sun Wukong thought to himself.

Serenity and Quiescence are both expressions of temperance; it seemed that the Jade Emperor was intentionally reminding him to not be too rash in his actions.

Gold Star Taibai felt that the Jade Emperor's arrangement of these two divisions was improper, but seeing that Sun Wukong didn't mind, he didn't bring it up.

Inside the Virtue Palace, Sun Wukong also saw Immortal Wine and jewels bestowed by the Jade Emperor.

In addition, many Immortals had sent congratulatory gifts.

Sun Wukong swept his gaze over them, Emperor Donghua, the Star Monarch of the South Pole longevity... even Nezha had sent gifts...

Most of the Immortals who had descended to Huaguo Mountain had sent congratulatory gifts, only a few had not.

While Sun Wukong was inspecting the gifts, two Immortals came over to offer their congratulations.

"Ha ha."

The first to come over was the Immortal of the Wùqu Star, who bowed and greeted him upon meeting: "Congratulations to the Monkey King on your promotion to the Heavenly Palace!"

"Congratulations."

Another person who ran over was Wang Lingguan, who also brought a congratulatory gift.

Sun Wukong was pleased and was about to invite them for a drink when four more Immortals arrived.

"We have come to congratulate the Monkey King!"

The Four Virtues Star Monarchs congratulated Sun Wukong, and with the presence of another Virtue beside Sun Wukong, all Five Virtues Star Monarchs were in attendance.

Including Gold Star Taibai, seven guests arrived at the Virtue Palace on the first day, and Sun Wukong instructed the two divisions to serve them fine wine and desserts.

"Isn't Lord Lao Zi's Doushuai Temple nearby?"

Sun Wukong sat down and asked.

The seven immortals were drinking fine wine and nodded, saying, "The Thirty-three Heavens are where Lord Lao Zi's Daoist practice grounds are located; your establishment of the Virtue Palace must have met with no opposition from him."

Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised: "If that's the case, should I invite Lord Lao Zi to join the celebration?"

The immortals nodded, all agreeing that he should.

Sun Wukong was about to leave when a green ox flew over from the Doushuai Temple.

"Congratulations, Monkey King."

The green ox said, "Lord Lao Zi sent me to bring you some Immortal Pills."

It had a gourd tied around its neck.

Sun Wukong took off the gourd, delighted in his heart: "Why hasn't Lord Lao Zi come himself?"

"He is forging a Magical Treasure," replied the green ox. "He won't be leaving his residence for the time being."

Sun Wukong nodded; since it was the forging of a magical treasure, he should not disturb Lord Lao Zi.

"Give my regards to Lord Lao Zi."

After Sun Wukong bade farewell, he sent the green ox on its way.

After the celebration at the Virtue Palace, the immortals took their leave one by one.

Seeing that there was still time left in the day, Sun Wukong thought for a moment and summoned the Peace and Quiet Department.

"Do you have a map of the Heavenly Palace?"

He inquired.

The Peace and Quiet Department immediately nodded and handed Wukong a map of the Heavenly Palace.

Sun Wukong looked at the map, put it in his sleeve, and walked outside.

The Peace and Quiet Department followed: "Great Saint, where are you heading?"

"I have just arrived, and I have brought some gifts from Huaguo Mountain; I'd like to pay my respects to the Yuqing and Shangqing Heavenly Venerates."

Sun Wukong answered.

The Peace and Quiet Department hurriedly said, "You've only been in heaven for half a day; isn't it a bit too hasty to visit the Two Clears?"

"It's not hasty."

Sun Wukong shook his head.

Unable to dissuade him, the Peace and Quiet Department then suggested, "We can prepare a carriage for you; it won't be too late for the Great Saint to go after that."

"No need."

Sun Wukong's body flickered, creating an exact clone of himself.

"I have the Clone Technique."

Both Sun Wukongs spoke, preparing to fly to the palaces of the two Heavenly Venerates.

The Peace and Quiet Department reminded him again, "Great Saint, you cannot visit them as a clone."

Sun Wukong turned around, "Why?"

"The Yuqing and Shangqing Heavenly Venerates, they are of such status."

The department bowed and said, "If you visit them using a clone, it might anger them."

Sun Wukong thought about it carefully and realized they were right, so he reabsorbed his clone.

"Then I will visit them one by one."

Sun Wukong was not one to give up easily; he mounted the Auspicious Cloud and still went to pay his respects to the two Heavenly Venerates.

By the time Sun Wukong returned to the Virtue Palace, half a day had passed.

His expression did not reveal much joy.

The Peace and Quiet Department saw his expression and knew that things had not gone well.

"Great Saint, did you not present your gifts to the two Heavenly Venerates?"

They asked.

"No." Sun Wukong shook his head, "I did present the gifts."

The Yuqing and Shangqing Heavenly Venerates accepted his gifts but did not engage in a detailed conversation with him, not as courteous as Lord Lao Zi had been.

Sun Wukong felt it might be better to wait a few days before visiting again.

As Sun Wukong was contemplating this, he noticed that a cup of the fine wine used earlier had not been drunk.

He picked up the cup and instructed the Peace Gods, "Take it to the Immortal of Colossal Spirit, who feeds the horses by the Celestial River."

"Yes."

The Peace Gods left, carrying the Immortal Wine.

Sun Wukong slept comfortably, and when the next day arrived, he created several clones to visit different immortals individually.

He hoped to use this method to make as many connections with the immortals as possible within a fortnight.

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