Sun Wukong stayed in the Imperial Palace for two days when a bright flame ignited at his fingertips.

"Done."

Sun Wukong extinguished the flame and said to Liu Che, "The Spiritual Network has started to circulate."

He came to Chang'an City not only to heal the Princess but, more importantly, to extend the Spiritual Network coverage here.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir."

Liu Che personally brewed tea in his study to express his gratitude to Sun Wukong.

In the Southern Continent, wherever the Saint wandered, the chaotic Spiritual Energy would be reorganized and become part of the Spiritual Network.

Unlike the Spiritual Network of Wanling, which had barriers, the only thing here was the flow.

"Sir, what significance does the flow have for the Spiritual Network?"

Liu Che asked.

"It increases Spiritual Energy."

Sun Wukong answered while drinking tea.

As long as the Spiritual Energy interwove with more humans, the power of the Spiritual Network would continue to grow.

That was one reason.

Another was...

"To facilitate control?"

Upon hearing the other four words spoken by Sun Wukong, Liu Che immediately understood.

Only a flowing Spiritual Network could establish a control center.

"Indeed, he cannot be allowed to leave."

Liu Che thought to himself, and with a slam of his tea cup, the guards who had been prepared rushed in and surrounded Sun Wukong.

"What is the meaning of this, Your Majesty?"

Sun Wukong set down his tea cup.

"With your profound knowledge, Sir, you naturally understand."

Liu Che stood up and said, "If the Spiritual Network is unconstrained, it can be used recklessly."

Sun Wukong nodded, "So what?"

"As the Human King, it is my duty to control the Spiritual Network."

Liu Che bowed to Sun Wukong, "Since you are of the Human Clan, please establish the control center in Chang'an."

Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised.

He was not surprised by Liu Che's intent, but by the bow he gave.

"Why the rush, Your Majesty?"

Liu Che looked over.

"If I give you the control center, can you really protect it?"

Sun Wukong said with a smile, "If that's the case, it's better for me to arrange it."

Liu Che frowned slightly, about to say something, but then noticed that the young man surrounded by guards was suddenly whisked away by a white light.

"Immortal Technique!"

His expression changed slightly.

How could this be, he had already sealed off the Royal Palace, how could there still be an Immortal entering.

"Chase him!"

Angry shouts echoed throughout the Imperial Palace.

In the sky, Emperor Qinghua lifted Sun Wukong by the hand, riding the clouds and vanishing into the mist.

"I already told you not to come here."

The Great Emperor spoke, "That Human King is no ordinary man. Even I had trouble entering."

"But you still came in."

Sun Wukong laughed, looking down at the gradually receding Imperial Palace.

That palace teemed with masters, yet no one could keep up with Emperor Qinghua.

Outside the Royal Palace, several figures also gave chase.

Sun Wukong looked over, eyes meeting with those of a young girl.

The girl trembled slightly, then her face showed confusion.

The next second, Sun Wukong disappeared from the sky with Emperor Qinghua.

The girl stopped in her tracks.

"Why aren't you chasing?"

True Monarch Ruyi asked.

"We can't catch up."

The girl answered.

"Why inflate others' courage?"

True Monarch Ruyi asked, "Who was the divine being that took him?"

"Emperor Qinghua."

The girl answered.

"…Then definitely we can't catch up."

True Monarch Ruyi gave up as well.

"So the rumors were true."

True Monarch Ruyi frowned slightly: "Why is Emperor Qinghua with him?"

The girl did not answer; she looked in the direction where Sun Wukong had gone. For some reason, that one glance just now felt somewhat familiar to her.

"It's like my brother's eyes..."

Thinking this, she then shook her head.

Impossible, Wu Xing had stayed in Wanling City for years; if he were her brother, she would have recognized him long ago.

But no matter what...

The girl turned around to look at the Imperial Palace.

Starting today, Human King Liu Che had also fallen out with Wu Xing.

Liu Che had always been exceedingly amiable to Wu Xing, but in his heart, he coveted the techniques Wu Xing possessed.

If flattery achieved nothing, he would resort to the same methods as Wanling Country.

"It's just a matter of who can catch him first."

The girl thought to herself.

However, the irony was that, in the following five years, no one caught Wu Xing.

Wu Xing's whereabouts in the Southern Continent still surfaced from time to time, and all parties sent out their forces, committing fully to his capture.

Until five years later, when the Spiritual Network of the entire Southern Continent was completed, Wu Xing remained unharmed.

Just as people began to ponder what Wu Xing would do next, news came from the Bai Yue region.

This news shook Human King Liu Che, and Chang'an City sent envoys overnight in haste to Bai Yue.

"Crown Prince."

He saluted to the Crown Prince: "Your Majesty has sent me to ask you, is it true that the Saint is holding a Wanling Immortal Path contest in the land of Bai Yue, and will award the Spiritual Network to the victor?"

"Yes."

The Crown Prince nodded.

"Your Highness."

The envoy continued: "Why haven't you reported the Saint's presence in Bai Yue to His Majesty?"

"I have my considerations."

The Crown Prince replied.

The envoy was somewhat stunned.

The division of the Southern Continent was only a tactic used by Human King Liu Che to resist the pressures of Heavenly Palace and Wanling Country.

The envoy could hardly believe the Crown Prince would go against his father's will.

"Crown Prince, please prioritize the grand situation of Human Clan."

The envoy said: "Do you realize once this news spreads, various princes will harbor dissent?"

A prize capable of controlling the Spiritual Network would be enough to shake the monarchy of the Southern Continent.

But the Crown Prince was not worried at all: "My father is a man of great strategy, he will surely resolve this matter."

"Your Highness!"

The envoy exclaimed, staring at the Crown Prince: "Have you forgotten about those Immortals?"

The Crown Prince did not reply, dismissing the envoy with a wave of his hand.

After the envoy left, a figure emerged from the shadows of the great hall.

"Master."

The Crown Prince turned around to salute the figure.

"Do you have no regrets?"

Sun Wukong walked out and asked.

"No regrets."

The Crown Prince replied: "My father will understand."

He then voiced some concern: "Will Heavenly Palace and Wanling Country participate in the contest?"

"They will."

Sun Wukong walked out of the great hall, looking up at the sky.

Clouds rolled and spread, but eventually, they would all converge together.

Heavenly Palace, the Jade Emperor, quickly received the news.

"This has indeed turned into a mortal's game."

He sighed: "This Wu Xing has seen through the weaknesses of Heavenly Palace and Wanling Country, to maneuver us to this extent."

Gold Star Taibai frowned slightly: "Your Majesty, shall we participate then?"

"Participate."

The Jade Emperor answered: "Whoever controls the Spiritual Network will decide the fate of the Southern Continent."

He could not allow the Spiritual Network to fall into the hands of Wanling Country.

In the Wanling Hall, Ao Luan found Emperor Donghua.

"Emperor,"

she looked at Emperor Donghua: "Why would the Crown Prince be with Wu Xing?"

Ao Luan asked: "What did you do initially?"

The Crown Prince should have been in their pocket.

Both Human Kings from Huaguo Mountain supported her, and she had sent Emperor Donghua to be an envoy; the Crown Prince should have been won over long ago.

But now, the Crown Prince was actually with Wu Xing.

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