Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave.

Sun Wukong had just returned with Sweeping Star when immediately a group of people rushed over.

"Little brother, I heard you've done something big!"

Immortal Zhenyuan said, "You taught the humans about Heavenly Dao, and they started a rebellion?"

He heard that in Northern Continent, many had raised flags in revolt, with Bull Demon King and Immortal Master Erlang leading the armies in a sweeping victory, capturing ten countries in just a few days.

The Wanling people who went to battle complained endlessly. They said they didn't even have time to stop for a meal.

"How did you manage to do it?"

Immortal Zhenyuan asked.

"It wasn't me."

Sun Wukong shook his head, "It was Heavenly Dao."

He would not make such a hasty decision.

Sun Wukong looked at Ao Luan; unlike Immortal Zhenyuan, her expression was somewhat solemn.

"Brother."

Ao Luan spoke, "Do you know how vast the Northern Continent is?"

"Of course, I know."

Sun Wukong nodded; the geographical size of Northern Continent was not much different from the other Three Great Continents.

"We don't have enough manpower to govern the Northern Continent."

Ao Luan continued.

After this change, the speed of conquest in Northern Continent suddenly increased several folds.

But with Huaguo Mountain's current manpower, they simply couldn't control such a vast territory.

"We can first use the talents from various countries."

Sun Wukong replied.

He had already considered the limitation of talents, but Northern Continent doesn't need to adopt the same management style as Huaguo Mountain in the short run.

The power of Wanling Heavenly Dao is enough to attract the wise and noble families from all countries, willing to dedicate their lives to the Wanling Country.

"I will arrange someone else to be in charge of Northern Continent."

Sun Wukong did not want to put too much pressure on Ao Luan, so he turned his gaze towards Emperor Donghua.

"Emperor, would you be willing to go?"

Emperor Donghua frowned slightly, conveying a few words with his eyes.

"Five years should be enough."

Sun Wukong nodded, "You first go to find the True Monarch Great Emperor; if you can convince him, let him replace you."

Emperor Donghua nodded, then turned and left Shuilian Cave.

Sweeping Star followed him.

"What is Sweeping Star doing?"

Immortal Zhenyuan curiously asked.

"She is now in charge of the Heavenly Taoist Sect."

Sun Wukong answered, "She can facilitate the work of the Emperor."

Hearing about the Heavenly Taoist Sect, Immortal Zhenyuan became increasingly curious, "When did you establish the Heavenly Taoist Sect?"

"On the day I changed my form."

Sun Wukong responded.

The creation of the Heavenly Taoist Sect began the night he transformed into human form.

It was a need of the followers.

After subjugating the Demons of the Demon Kingdom, Sun Wukong used them as the core of the Heavenly Taoist Sect, spreading them across the Divine Continents to start connecting with followers.

After a few months of development, the Heavenly Taoist Sect already had an organization in Northern Continent, but it was still building in other areas.

The Heavenly Taoist Sect still needed a long time to grow, and Sun Wukong did not want to discuss further.

He had something else he cared more about: "Ao Luan, has there been any change in Lingshan these past few days?"

"Yes."

Ao Luan replied, "Buddha has summoned the disciples of Buddhism, saying he wants to hold a dharma assembly, and Elder Jin Chan also received an invitation."

With just one sentence, Sun Wukong realized that Buddha was going to act.

"Great Immortal, find a way to stop Elder Jin Chan."

Sun Wukong said to Immortal Zhenyuan.

Immortal Zhenyuan raised an eyebrow, then nodded thoughtfully.

"Ao Luan."

Sun Wukong then asked Ao Luan, "The Wanling people left in the Western Continent, how is the retrieval going?"

"All the important ones have been found."

Ao Luan nodded, she was particularly dedicated to this task.

After two years of searching, the core talents of Wanling Country had all been brought back by her.

"Well done."

Sun Wukong was relieved, "Buddha wants to destroy the Wanling Heavenly Dao, we don't have much time, we must hasten the cultivation of talents."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately tensed up.

"Junior Brother, did Buddha personally mention the destruction of the Heavenly Dao?"

Immortal Zhenyuan asked.

"No need to mention it, I understand."

Sun Wukong replied.

The Buddha of the minor world had told him that without his help, Sun Wukong couldn't defeat the Buddha here.

Thus, Sun Wukong speculated that Buddha must have some hidden moves he hadn't used yet.

"What exactly is the hidden move?"

Sun Wukong's expression grew solemn.

The four old monkeys of Shuilian Cave saw Sun Wukong's expression, exchanged glances, and found it unbelievable.

The Great King was so serious, it seemed there really was some trouble.

The old monkeys made a decision.

The next day, an auspicious cloud flew towards Huaguo Mountain.

"What demon, halt!"

The demons stopped the cloud.

"Let it in."

Sun Wukong's voice came from Shuilian Cave, and the demons could only lower their guard, allowing the auspicious cloud to pass through the forest and into Shuilian Cave.

After entering the Shuilian Cave, the cloud shook slightly and then transformed into an old man with white hair and beard.

"Great Saint."

Gold Star Taibai approached the throne and bowed to Sun Wukong, "I come as the last mediator."

"Just as I thought..."

Sun Wukong sighed internally; this good old fellow couldn't resist coming.

He asked aloud, "Do the Immortals intend to form an alliance with Lingshan?"

"Yes."

Gold Star Taibai nodded.

The immortals of the Heavenly Palace preferred to govern the Mortal World with non-action, while Buddhism, though universally saving sentient beings, also didn't interfere too much in the matters of the Mortal World.

Both stances towards the Mortal World could coexist.

But Sun Wukong had committed a taboo.

"The Heavenly Dao you created is of no benefit to the Three Realms,"

Gold Star Taibai stated, "If celestial and human aren't distinguished, how can this world remain peaceful?"

"I have my methods."

Sun Wukong responded, "Just because you can't manage it, doesn't mean the Wanling Heavenly Dao can't."

"Have you considered the plight of running out of water and leaving fish with dry scales?"

Gold Star Taibai asked again.

This question was quite interesting.

"Spring water is water, stream water is water, dew is also water; there are countless waters in the world."

Sun Wukong answered, "If fish have wisdom, the water will never run dry."

Gold Star Taibai talked about the nature's spiritual energy.

Sun Wukong was not certain if the nature's spiritual energy would ever run dry.

But he knew that even if it dried up, it would be tens of thousands of years in the future.

No need to wait tens of thousands of years, Sun Wukong knew that spiritual energy is power, merit is power, faith is also power.

For him, all these powers could be considered energy.

Wanling Heavenly Dao seeks wisdom, and with wisdom, one can find new substitutes.

Tens of thousands of years, that was a very, very distant future.

"Great Saint truly is different from others."

Gold Star Taibai was somewhat surprised by Sun Wukong's answer, as it was the first time he heard someone respond this way.

But with the surprise, Gold Star Taibai felt more disappointed.

He realized he could not persuade Sun Wukong.

"Great Saint, with things having reached this point, this old way shall take his leave."

Gold Star Taibai said.

"Please."

Sun Wukong did not stop him.

Gold Star Taibai turned wearily, knowing the next time he met Sun Wukong, they would be true enemies.

Sun Wukong watched him leave, then called the Fox King.

"Great Saint, what shall we study now?"

Fox King asked.

"Spiritual Network."

Sun Wukong answered.

Fox King was puzzled: "Isn't there already a Spiritual Network?"

"This Spiritual Network is not that Spiritual Network,"

Sun Wukong said, "It's called the... no, it's called the Wanling Network."

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