Gold Star Taibai hurriedly left the Palace of the Polestar

"It's really a pity, he had such great potential, yet chose to learn chess."

"Exactly!"

The immortals gathered in the clouds, lamenting the youth's choice of Immortal Dao.

"What's going on?"

Gold Star Taibai flew over and asked, "How is Zhang Yu?"

Zhang Yu was the name of the youth.

The immortals told Gold Star Taibai, "The Chess Immortal took him away."

"This is absurd."

Gold Star Taibai was so angry that his face turned pale, "Who forced his hand?"

"No one forced him, he happily followed."

The immortals replied, somewhat puzzled by Gold Star Taibai's anger.

Soon, the 'Jade Emperor' emerged from the Palace of the Polestar.

He computed with his fingers and understood the cause and effect.

Shangqing frowned and looked towards the ground, "Who is that young man?"

"A pitiable person."

The immortals answered.

Originally, the Chess Immortal was testing the young man, but was kicked away by him.

"He lacks talent, now missing an opportunity in Immortal Dao, truly a pity."

"Yes, it's so sad."

The immortals discussed among themselves.

Unpleased, Shangqing said, "Gold Star Taibai, kick him out of the Heavenly Ladder."

Gold Star Taibai was startled, "This—"

He used magic to relay a message to Shangqing, that the Jade Emperor chose the path of chess, angering Shangqing.

However, this matter had nothing to do with the youth, who was also a victim. It was improper to kick him out of the Heavenly Ladder.

Shangqing slightly frowned, feeling that what Gold Star Taibai said made sense.

He looked towards Kunlun Mountain, the young man continued his trials, overcoming various challenges, and persevered all the way.

"He is a talent not to be missed."

Gold Star Taibai said, "Although lacking in talent, he is worth our cultivation."

Shangqing did not reply; he saw Sun Wukong passing the Thunder Department Immortal Dao's assessment.

Duke of Thunder and Mother of Lightning appeared before Sun Wukong.

"If you accept our Tao's inheritance, you can transform and become a disciple of our Thunder Department."

They extended the invitation.

Sun Wukong thought for a while, but passed by them and continued forward.

"Why?"

Duke of Thunder and Mother of Lightning asked, "Are you giving up the chance to obtain a Spirit Root?"

"I can still walk."

Sun Wukong answered, "I want to see what's ahead."

The immortals in the sky were all shocked.

Since the creation of the Heavenly Ladder, he was the first to reject an immortal's invitation.

Sun Wukong kept walking forward, and after rejecting two more Immortal Dao invitations, he entered a room filled with floating books.

"Trial of the Scripture Pavilion!"

Shangqing's face changed drastically: "Damn, I forgot!"

The trial of the Scripture Pavilion is mandated by Heavenly Dao; the immortals cannot change it, only setting restrictions at the entrance.

"Only those without any Spirit Root can participate in the trial."

This was the stipulated restriction.

However, it was almost flawless, as the Scripture Pavilion was located in the latter half of the Heavenly Ladder, and those without a Spirit Root couldn't possibly walk that far, and no outsider would have the chance to enter.

But the young man walked in.

"We can't let him pass the trial."

An idea flashed in Shangqing's mind, he waved his hand to cast Immortal Wind, blowing Sun Wukong out of the Heavenly Ladder.

"Your Majesty, why do this?"

The immortals looked at Shangqing in stunned disbelief.

Shangqing withdrew his hand: "The Scripture Pavilion does not allow any outsiders to enter."

"But he's just a mortal."

"It's the same for mortals."

Ignoring the immortals' objections, Shangqing turned and left.

Sun Wukong landed outside the Dragon Gate, immediately a Taoist laughed.

"See, I told you your talent was insufficient."

Sun Wukong, a bit disheartened, stood up, ignoring the Taoists' mocking and returned alone to the town.

The town was filled with Taoists; it was hard for mortals to find work, Sun Wukong could only live in a cattle shed, surviving on odd jobs.

"He's really pitiable."

Many immortals, seeing this scene, couldn't help but feel compassion.

A year later, before the opening of the Heavenly Ladder, Gold Star Taibai looked at the bustling crowd and suddenly remembered the young man.

"Is the young man sent away by His Majesty last year still here?"

He inquired the Heavenly General in charge of the trial list.

"Present."

The Heavenly General nodded: "He registered for the trial, but Your Majesty instructed not to include him on the list."

Gold Star Taibai couldn't help but sigh.

"Gold Star Taibai, can you try persuading Your Majesty?"

The Heavenly General said, "Several Immortals have asked me about that young man."

"Really?"

Gold Star Taibai was surprised: "What else did that young man do?"

"Nothing."

The Heavenly General shook his head: "He is warm-hearted, and the Immortals all like him."

"Really?"

Gold Star Taibai was somewhat skeptical.

He transformed into a human form and asked around in the town.

"Wu Xiang? He seems to be helping a cow give birth today!"

A passerby on the street answered.

"Helping a cow give birth?"

Gold Star Taibai was stunned, and upon looking again, indeed saw that in the cowshed, the young man was pulling a calf, drenched in sweat as he pulled it from the cow.

After the calf steadied itself, he too was soaked.

"He truly is a kind person."

Gold Star Taibai sighed.

It was such a pity to turn away someone so intelligent and kindhearted.

Gold Star Taibai found Shangqing and said, "Give that young man another chance."

Shangqing refused: "This person has connections with the Scripture Pavilion, it's too dangerous."

Another year passed, and the young man was eighteen years old, still performing good deeds. Gold Star Taibai observed him for a long time and truly liked him.

That night, a demon came before Sun Wukong.

"Since the Immortals don't want you, why not leave with me?"

The demon said, "You are wise, you will definitely be valued by the Great King."

"This..."

Sun Wukong hesitated.

The news reached the Heavenly Palace, and the Immortals were in an uproar.

"The Six-Eared Macaque has taken a liking to that boy!"

"It would be such a pity if he got taken away by the Six-Eared Macaque!"

"Right, before he goes to the Scripture Pavilion, we can intercept him halfway!"

The Immortals couldn't help but speak up to Shangqing.

Shangqing frowned slightly but eventually nodded in agreement.

The Immortals rejoiced.

After the Heavenly Ladder opened once more, Sun Wukong came again to the Dragon Gate.

He walked past the Dragon Gate, stepped onto the Heavenly Ladder, and a door appeared in front of him.

"Damn!"

The Immortals suddenly paused: "Isn't that the Scripture Pavilion?"

"Are our eyes deceiving us?"

"How did the Scripture Pavilion spontaneously appear in front of him?"

They were greatly startled.

Isn't the Scripture Pavilion supposed to be in the latter half of the Heavenly Ladder? How could it appear on the first step?

As Sun Wukong began the trial, the Immortals quickly reported to Shangqing.

Shangqing rushed over and too was taken aback.

"Do you like that young man that much?"

He realized that the Heavenly Ladder had sensed the young man's presence and had specially altered the trial for him.

This phenomenon was unprecedented.

Shangqing refused to allow Sun Wukong to pass the trial. He waved his hand, intending to make Sun Wukong leave.

But then the Immortal Wind appeared on the Heavenly Ladder, and suddenly a barrier emerged above it, emanating a light.

The Immortals were shocked.

"The Heavenly Ladder is actually resisting His Majesty."

"How is this possible?"

Gold Star Taibai also furrowed his brows watching this scene.

The Heavenly Ladder, which is composed of the gathered Tao, does not necessarily obey the Immortal's commands.

But for it to actively resist Shangqing, without a doubt, that young man is the one the Scripture Pavilion has been waiting for.

Shangqing, furious, for the safety of the Heavenly Palace, allowed no one to enter the Scripture Pavilion.

"Go!"

He waved his hand, intending to block again.

The Heavenly Ladder blocked his attack once more, and by this time, Sun Wukong had already passed the trial of the Scripture Pavilion.

A bright shining Immortal Gate appeared before him.

Sun Wukong didn't hesitate, and stepped over it.

The next second, auspiciousness filled the sky, a ray of light soaring.

He entered the Scripture Pavilion.

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