Journey to the West: Life Simulation of Sun Wukong

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"This temperament, coupled with that appearance, is quite endearing, but to cultivate the skills I've imparted is somewhat challenging,"

"However, when it comes to martial arts, divine skills, and techniques, he is diligent and practices strenuously. In these respects, he is on par with you before you ventured to other realms. His divine skills are also much alike. He may just fall slightly short in stamina and his Cloud Soaring Skill isn't as fast as yours, after all, I haven't taught him that particular skill. In a duel of endurance, he was no match for you even before you journeyed through the heavens, and even less so now."

The Patriarch subtly praised Sun Wukong, after all, one was a pupil he expelled without even bestowing a dharma name, the other his true disciple. Whom he would favor more was not even a question.

"So, like the other disciples who left the mountain, he has also forgotten his master?" Sun Wukong asked with a smile.

"Though I sent him down the mountain, he did receive the genuine teachings, so he won't forget."

The Patriarch still had some expectations for Yang Erlang.

"If he becomes a Heavenly Immortal, I wouldn't mind meeting him once more, it's a pity he has always focused on training in martial arts and divine skills, accumulating mana. Although he has started studying the classics of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and matters of the Hundred Schools, he still prefers wielding weapons and practising martial moves."

"At present, he is either roaming about subduing demons and eliminating evil, gathering merit; or he sits in temples, fulfilling the wishes of those who pray, in pursuit of the merit from incense offerings."

This isn't to say that Erlang has chosen the wrong path.

It's just that the Patriarch felt some regret.

Merit is indeed a path to becoming a Heavenly Immortal, but his law is to seize creation from heaven and earth, while merit is to follow the Heavenly Dao. If Erlang takes the path of merit in the future, even with his seventy-two transformations, he likely won't be able to fake a legitimate identity in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao.

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If Erlang takes the path of merit in the future and becomes a Heavenly Immortal, he must first forgo the Patriarch's teaching of the Heavenly Immortal Law; that would truly be the end of their connection.

Sun Wukong said with a smile: "Patriarch, don't worry. Since he has made his way to Square Inch Mountain, he is surely fated with you, and he will indeed meet you again in the future."

The Patriarch, sipping tea, seemed unconcerned, "One can only hope."

Sun Wukong then inquired about the recent state of affairs at Square Inch Mountain.

The Patriarch said: "The hearts of the world's creatures yearn, and where there's yearning there will be answers, come and go, going and coming, this Square Inch will never be empty!"

"That's pretty similar to my Mortal Dust Peach Tree." Sun Wukong compared it to the Mortal Dust Peach Tree, where the worldly dust never settles, and the tree of three thousand mortal dust peaches never drops its fruit.

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch's eyes widened in surprise and he scolded, "You unfilial apprentice, with such treasures, you didn't even bring some for your master?"

Sun Wukong spread his hands, saying helplessly, "Those fruits are special; only by picking them oneself can one enjoy them. Otherwise, they become just ordinary peaches."

"But with the master's abilities, creating one yourself wouldn't be too difficult, would it?"

The Patriarch shook his head: "You do not know, some treasures of this world are unique. Like the ginseng fruit tree on Longevity Mountain, your Mortal Dust Peach is the same. Unless you cut it down, only then will I be able to create one here."

"Heh, master, how could one just cut down such a celestial spiritual object?" Sun Wukong said with a teasing smile.

"I knew you wouldn't bear to do it," the Patriarch said, as if he had anticipated it.

"If master wishes to taste it, it's simple, just come with me to Huaguo Mountain." Sun Wukong offered cheerfully.

"I have no desire to leave this abode of the heart," the Patriarch glared at Sun Wukong, knowing his excellent disciple was always trying to lure him out.

He would not be fooled.

Sun Wukong was not bothered and simply said, "Master, may I go out for a look?"

"Go ahead."

With the Patriarch's approval, Sun Wukong then stood up, leaving the small table under the Bodhi Tree, and headed toward the palace inside the Three Star Cave.

There still were rows of palaces and layers of pavilions, numerous exotic flowers and herbs, and unusual animals and treasures beyond count.

A group of disciples indistinguishable between monk and Taoist were either carrying water from a stream, washing clothes beside a creek, reciting scriptures in the palace, or practising martial arts in the courtyard, honing their spells—they are diverse in their pursuits.

Only outside the Three Star Cave, there were now a pair of stone lions, though it was unknown how many years it would take before they regained their wisdom.

"Who are you?"

When a disciple saw Sun Wukong, he wasn't afraid, despite Sun's monkey-like appearance, because this place is the abode of the heart, where all the irrational is overlooked.

Moreover, people from the four continents, besides those from Nanshan Continent not having seen many demons, were not too unfamiliar with the spirits of the mountains and forests.

Some had even traded with demons.

For instance, demons from the West Niu Hezhou would rob passersby and then, in disguise, purchase weapons, food, clothing, and other items from humans.

Of course, this doesn't mean the demons are benevolent.

Criminals too have to spend the money they've stolen, to get the things they want, so as to realize the value of the money, right?

"I am Sun Wukong, your senior brother." Sun Wukong introduced with a slight smile.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"My name is Yuanguang!"

"I'm called Yuanzhen."

"And I'm Yuantuo."

"..."

The junior brothers reported the dharma names given by the Patriarch, all starting with 'Yuan', and there were also several named with 'Jue'.

"Is Senior Brother truly of the 'Wu' generation?" The disciple named Yuanguang asked curiously, "The Patriarch said that the 'Wu' generation brothers have all completed their training and returned home."

"That's not untrue, but most of them just learned some skills and left the mountain to make a living." Sun Wukong said, "Among you, perhaps many will also leave after learning a bit."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, we have come in search of immortality, how can we leave without achieving it?" Yuanguang said with a smile, as if immortality was within certain grasp.

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