160: Chapter 156: Meritorious Service Alarming the Monarch, 9 Updates 160: Chapter 156: Meritorious Service Alarming the Monarch, 9 Updates Ksitigarbha pointed upwards and said, “I am worried that the individual in the Purple Forbidden Enclosure might have opinions.

The influence of the Great Sage Temple has been rather immense lately.

If the Great Sage were to strive for dominance over the Three Realms, it would naturally be a good thing, but it’s problematic that the Great Sage has no interest in power.”

“What problem?”

Sun Wukong asked indifferently.

“Power outshines the sovereign.”

Ksitigarbha said gravely.

Sun Wukong scoffed coldly, disdainfully remarking, “What sovereign does Ziwei count for?

We are simply collaborators, can he even claim to be my sovereign?”

Ksitigarbha shook his head and replied, “If Ziwei were to become the sovereign of the Three Realms, the true Great Heavenly Venerate, then all beneath the heavens would be his subjects.

If a subject becomes more famous than Great Emperor Ziwei himself, it is naturally a case of power outshining the sovereign.

By then, he will undoubtedly be suspected, and he might even become the Great Saint’s enemy.”

Sun Wukong scratched his head, naturally understanding the logic Ksitigarbha was speaking of.

He rolled his eyes and said, “What should I, Old Sun, do then?

Should I disband the Great Sage Sect?

It was your idea to establish it.

I, Old Sun, don’t really mind, but would you agree to it?”

Ksitigarbha smiled faintly and said, “Great Saint, I have a plan.”

“Speak.”

With a gleam in his eyes, Ksitigarbha chuckled, “We can also craft a divine statue of Great Emperor Ziwei, placing it alongside the Great Saint’s, even slightly higher.

At the same time, we can promote the greatness of Great Emperor Ziwei so that the incense visitors worship not only the Great Saint but also Great Emperor Ziwei.

His reputation will not be overshadowed by yours, and people will recognize that Great Emperor Ziwei is the greatest.

That way, we needn’t worry.”

Sun Wukong responded with a faint smile, “In doing so, beings will gain the protection of another mighty figure.

This is what you wanted, right?”

Ksitigarbha gave an awkward smile, this was indeed his intention, but he didn’t expect Sun Wukong to see through it.

Sun Wukong paced forward, giving it some thought before saying, “Never mind, Old Sun never cares about reputation anyway.

Let’s do as you suggested.

I’ll make a trip to the Heavenly Court and have a word with Ziwei.”

“The Great Saint is wise.”

Ksitigarbha praised.

Sun Wukong curled his lip, not buying into it.

Yet, the corners of his mouth still rose into a slight smile.

Sun Wukong left the Water Curtain Cave, ready to ascend to the Heavenly Palace.

Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth appeared, both eyeing Sun Wukong closely, one on each side.

“Where does the Great Saint wish to go?”

Nu Ba asked with a smile.

Although Lady Dragon of Wealth did not speak, her watery eyes were also fixed on Sun Wukong.

“To heaven.”

Sun Wukong’s expression was somewhat stiff as he pointed upwards.

“I will ascend to heaven with you, Great Saint; it has been a long time since I last frolicked there.”

Nu Ba grabbed Sun Wukong’s arm.

Lady Dragon of Wealth walked over and, without speaking, similarly blocked Sun Wukong’s other arm; her big, watery eyes staring intently at him, the intention clear.

Neither of the two female immortals wanted to back down.

Sun Wukong felt a headache coming on, itching to shake them off.

Lu Dongbin transmitted a message, “Great Saint, take them with you using the Somersault Cloud.”

Sun Wukong pursed his lips and mentally replied, “You think everyone’s as timid as you?

These females like excitement more than the males.

Do you believe that if I take them using the Somersault Cloud, they will find it very romantic?

You country bumpkin, what do you understand?”

Feeling disgraced, Lu Dongbin fell silent.

There he was, the Flirtatious Immortal, being called a country bumpkin; if word got out, it would make even the stoic ones laugh their heads off.

Despite his scorn for Lu Dongbin, Sun Wukong still did as he had suggested.

“I’m going to the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.

Since you’re coming along, let’s go together.

But your clouds are slow, Old Sun will take you with him.”

“Alright.”

Nu Ba’s eyes lit up, somewhat excited.

Although Lady Dragon of Wealth was very gentle and didn’t say anything, she was also very excited.

Sun Wukong took them both directly on his Somersault Cloud and flew towards the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.

One could faintly hear Nu Ba’s excited cheers and Lady Dragon of Wealth’s uncontrollable laughter.

Lu Dongbin looked speechless, he really was a weakling.

All those women weren’t afraid of the Somersault Cloud, but he couldn’t handle it.

Above the Ziwei Hall, everything had been restored to its original state.

The methods of the Immortal Clan were extraordinary.

With enough materials, they could immediately repair everything, and there would be no difference from the original state.

The Great Emperor Ziwei was listening to the civil officials reporting.

Master Ge stepped forward and said to the Great Emperor Ziwei, “Your Majesty, there is a matter that I must mention.”

“Master Ge, please speak.”

The Great Emperor Ziwei signaled him to continue.

Master Ge, with his head held high, said, “The temples of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven are now widespread over many locations in the Eastern Continent attracting numerous incense visitors, and now, even in the Southern Continent, temples have been set up to worship the Great Sage.

If this continues, the fame of the Great Sage will surely overshadow the Heavenly Court.

I urge Your Majesty to ban the Great Sage Sect.”

This statement caused an uproar among the audience, nobody expected Master Ge to bring up such a matter.

Ban the Great Sage Sect?

He really dared to suggest it.

Not knowing that the Great Sage Sect was decreed by the Great Emperor Ziwei.

Moreover, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven and the Great Emperor Ziwei have now formed an alliance, aiding the Great Emperor Ziwei.

If the Great Emperor Ziwei were to do this, it would undoubtedly chill Sun Wukong’s heart.

People murmured agitatedly, and immediately someone stood up, denouncing Master Ge.

“Master Ge is wrong in this; the Great Sage is His Majesty’s good friend and aids His Majesty in striving for the position of Great Heavenly Venerate.

The Great Sage Sect only shelters living beings and has never behaved inappropriately.

How can we ban the Great Sage Sect?”

Venus, coldly speaking, was very displeased.

He, being the foremost civil official, even with Master Ge’s status, dared to bluntly confront him.

This was the first time Venus had stood up to oppose someone in the presence of the Great Emperor Ziwei.

Normally, Venus was very tactful and would not be so direct.

Master Ge smiled faintly, unafraid of Venus, and continued to speak to the Great Emperor Ziwei, “If the Great Sage Sect continues to develop in this manner, I fear that one day the people of the world will only know the Great Sage and not Your Majesty.

I have done all this for the sake of Your Majesty without a trace of selfishness, I beseech Your Majesty to see the truth of the matter.”

Venus also became angry and said coldly, “The Great Sage Equalling Heaven has no ambitions.

Even if his fame grows larger, it won’t affect His Majesty at all, and there’s no need for you to remind us here, Master Ge.

Do not sow discord and mislead our lord.”

Master Ge glared back sharply and said coldly, “Venus, your words are inappropriate.

I am merely reminding His Majesty, where is the sowing of discord?

Your prevention of banning the Great Sage Sect, does that indicate that you have been bought by the Great Sage?

In fact, you are one of the Great Sage’s people.”

Upon hearing this, Venus’s expression changed drastically.

“Ge Xuan, you accuse others maliciously; you won’t die a good death.”

Ge Xuan also became agitated, how did it come to cursing?

He retorted angrily, “Venus, you don’t distinguish between right and wrong, colluding with outsiders, you won’t meet a good end.”

“You dare curse me, Ge Xuan, today I must break your mouth!”

Venus immediately flared up in anger.