The Palace of the Polestar was so quiet that one could even hear a pin drop.

Immortals gazed into the treasure mirror placed in the center of the hall, witnessing Yunxiao City rise slowly, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The city was really flying.

That a city could float in the air using the Daoist Skill of the Mortal World.

The Immortals couldn't believe it, knowing that twenty years in Huaguo Mountain were but twenty days in their eyes, and the changes in Huaguo Mountain were too swift.

"Your Majesty."

Gold Star Taibai came to his senses, walking out from among the ranks of the Immortal Officials.

Just as he was about to report, the Jade Emperor raised his hand and stopped him.

The Jade Emperor spoke, "Sun Wukong has educated the myriad devils, accumulating boundless Merit, truly a rare Wise Monkey, I would like to summon him to the heavens."

The Immortal Officials were immediately in an uproar.

Just a few days ago the Jade Emperor had refused to summon Monkey King to the heavens, how could he have changed his mind so quickly?

"Your Majesty."

Gold Star Taibai, with joy on his face, saluted the Jade Emperor saying, "Sun Wukong is proficient in governance, his talents are no less than mine, I am willing to yield my Immortal rank to him."

This statement once again caused an uproar in the Palace of the Polestar.

The Jade Emperor was taken aback: "Gold Star Taibai, why do you say so?"

Tota Li Heavenly King could not restrain himself and stepped forward, angrily saying: "Your Majesty, this must be that Demon Monkey making Gold Star Taibai say this!"

The face of the Jade Emperor darkened immediately, "Gold Star Taibai, is what Heavenly King Li has said true?"

"No." Gold Star Taibai shook his head, "It's the sincerest words from my heart. I wish to yield my Immortal position to Sun Wukong."

Sun Wukong hadn't asked Gold Star Taibai to yield the position; he did not value the Immortal position, what he wanted was a right—to lead reforms in the Heavenly Palace.

But this request would displease all Immortals, and it was difficult for Gold Star Taibai to discuss it directly with the Jade Emperor, whom he knew would also refuse upon hearing it.

After much deliberation, Gold Star Taibai finally chose a compromise, first yielding his own Immortal position to Sun Wukong.

Being a close subject of the Jade Emperor, he wasn't afraid of being ostracized, and upon yielding his position, the Jade Emperor would also arrange a new one for him.

Seeing as his current Immortal position implied reform, Sun Wukong might also accept it.

It's a pity that though Gold Star Taibai was willing to sacrifice himself, the other Immortal Officials disagreed, and they successively petitioned the Jade Emperor to grant Sun Wukong a different Immortal position.

"Let's discuss this matter later."

The Jade Emperor, feeling annoyed, ordered the mirror to be taken away, not even looking at Floating City anymore.

Gold Star Taibai secretly regretted it, but he knew this would be the Jade Emperor's reaction and was not in any rush for now.

The Jade Emperor had the intention to recruit Sun Wukong, and will surely bring up this matter again in the future.

Gold Star Taibai planned to discuss this again in a few days, meanwhile bringing a few Immortal Officials to speak positively, so the Jade Emperor could accept it calmly.

The meeting concluded, and Gold Star Taibai left the Palace of the Polestar.

"Gold Star Taibai."

Tota Li Heavenly King caught up with him and asked, "That Sun Wukong will certainly be a disaster for the Heavenly Palace, why do you insist on recommending him every time?"

"Heavenly King Li, you do not understand Sun Wukong as I do."

Gold Star Taibai shook his head, saying, "He has a heart inclined toward goodness; if we treat him kindly, he will naturally reciprocate."

Heavenly King Li snorted coldly, clearly unconvinced.

As the conversation did not engage further, Heavenly King Li bid farewell to Gold Star Taibai and left.

At this moment, another procession of Heavenly Soldiers escorting a carriage flew over.

"Gold Star Taibai, the Great Emperor requests your presence!"

An Immortal Official dressed in court attire stood in front of the carriage and called out to Gold Star Taibai.

Gold Star Taibai recognized him as the Assistant Envoy Wang Lingguan of True Monarch Yousheng, quickly flew over, and bowed to the carriage.

"What does the Great Emperor need from me?"

"Gold Star Taibai, come in and talk."

True Monarch Yu Sheng is none other than Great Emperor Zhen Wu. He invited Gold Star Taibai into the carriage and asked why Heavenly King Li had just stopped him.

Gold Star Taibai told him everything.

"So it's about Sun Wukong again."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu nodded and said, "Heavenly King Li's concerns are not unreasonable."

He had seen Sun Wukong once before during the campaign against the Demon Kingdom when the Bull Demon King suddenly collided with him. Looking into the distance, he saw Sun Wukong.

At that time, he felt that the Monkey King was no ordinary being.

Over the years, although Sun Wukong's actions hadn't been evil, they indeed alarmed the immortals.

If Sun Wukong could transform Huaguo Mountain into what it is today in such a short time, what about in a few hundred or even a few thousand years?

Whenever Great Emperor Zhen Wu pondered deeply, he shuddered. After all, in the eyes of the immortals, a few hundred years pass too quickly.

Sun Wukong, without realising, could shake the very foundation of Heavenly Palace.

"Gold Star Taibai, I will tell you a secret."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu said, "Recently, Emperor Jade has been investigating Sun Wukong's background, and I have helped quite a bit."

Gold Star Taibai was somewhat surprised, "For what purpose?"

"Obviously, to eliminate him,"

said Great Emperor Zhen Wu.

Since the establishment of the Spiritual Network, Emperor Jade had sensed the threat of Sun Wukong. The reason he had not made a move was due to an underlying unease.

He had people investigate to find the source of this unease.

And now, the results were in.

"Sun Wukong is adept at transformation, possessing a divine skill elusive as 'flowers seen in the fog', ungraspable and elusive."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu said, "Without breaking this divine skill, no one in the Three Realms can be sure to kill him. Even if Emperor Jade sends troops, he could still hide outside, cultivate the Tao, and return stronger."

Sun Wukong is naturally intelligent and represents a variable in the universe. Letting him cultivate for a few hundred years, who knows how terrifying he could become.

By the time he returns, it would be even harder for Heavenly Palace to resist.

Emperor Jade's unease stems from Sun Wukong's powerful divine skills—he can hide and evade; if not killed, the battle will never end.

"When Emperor Jade gets wind of such abilities, he must summon Sun Wukong to heaven."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu said, "Emperor Jade has good intentions, and so does Sun Wukong; you should continue to mediate between the two."

Gold Star Taibai broke out in a cold sweat; he had always felt it unwise to make an enemy of Sun Wukong but never knew why.

Now he understood—it was because of Sun Wukong's divine skills.

He thanked Great Emperor Zhen Wu profusely.

"No need to thank me; I also support your approach."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu smiled and said, "I have observed Sun Wukong for more than a dozen years, and my thoughts are similar to yours; he is a Demon Immortal worth befriending."

After discovering Sun Wukong's divine skills, looking back at everything he had done, Great Emperor Zhen Wu began to favor him.

Although he was a variable in the universe, he chose not to hide but to reveal his actions, proving his will.

Everything he did in Huaguo Mountain was essentially telling the immortals what he intended to bring to the Three Realms.

Just knowing this, one would realize that Sun Wukong is a highly intelligent and benevolent Demon Immortal, not intending to oppose Heavenly Palace but rather extending goodwill.

"Sun Wukong is proud, yet unlike ordinary demons."

Great Emperor Zhen Wu said, "If Emperor Jade treats him kindly, perhaps he will gain a wise minister."

"I understand."

Gold Star Taibai nodded; he knew what to do now.

He expressed his gratitude to Great Emperor Zhen Wu and was about to take his leave when he heard shouting from outside.

"Emperor Jade orders all the Immortal Officials to return to Palace of the Polestar immediately for a meeting!"

Gold Star Taibai and Great Emperor Zhen Wu exchanged glances, both a bit surprised.

Emperor Jade suddenly summoning his ministers, could it be there was another change with Sun Wukong?

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