Ao Guang appeared at the foot of the throne and bowed deeply.
A guide approached with the document, which the emperor read carefully.Ao Guang's document began:"Your Highness, Supreme God of the Heavens, I am the Dragon King Ao Guang in the Eastern Sea.
Recently, a demon monkey named Sun Wukong from Flower Fruit Mountain and Water Curtain Cave has been causing trouble, bullying me, seizing my water domain, demanding weapons and magic power;he even wants armor and displays his might, frightening and scattering sea creatures.South Sea Dragon trembles with fear;West Sea Dragon is sorrowful and distressed;North Sea Dragon bows in submission.
I have already submitted divine treasures like the iron rod, golden crown adorned with phoenix wings, chainmail, and cloud shoes as gifts to send him away.
However, he continues to show his prowess and power, causing unrest in my domain.I humbly request Your Highness to dispatch troops to subdue this demon and restore peace to the oceans and seas.
Your servant, Ao Guang."After reading the document, the Supreme Jade Emperor issued an edict: "Dragon King Ao Guang, return to your sea.
I will dispatch heavenly soldiers to apprehend Sun Wukong." The Dragon King bowed in thanks and left.Then came a report from Ge Xianweng Immortal that stated: "Your Highness, there is a petition from the Underworld's Qin Guang Wang on behalf of the Bodhisattva of the Netherworld, Guan Yin."The document read:"En el reino de los infiernos, se encuentra el Yin Si de la tierra.
En el cielo, hay dioses;in the ground, there are ghosts.
Life and death alternate, male and female turn into one another through cycles of birth and rebirth.
This is a natural order that cannot be altered.There is a demon monkey named Sun Wukong from Flower Fruit Mountain's Water Curtain Cave, who has been misbehaving, refusing to heed our summons.
He displays supernatural powers, intimidating the Nine-Heaven Ghost Messengers;he relies on his power, causing distress among Ten Generations of Merciful Kings.
He has caused chaos in the underworld and attempted to erase his name.Your servant, Guan Yin, humbly requests Your Highness to dispatch heavenly troops to subdue this demon, ensuring that the order of the underworld remains stable."The Supreme Jade Emperor read the document and issued an edict: "Underworld's Qin Guang Wang, return to your post.
I will dispatch heavenly soldiers to apprehend Sun Wukong." Qin Guang Wang bowed in thanks and departed.The Supreme Jade Emperor then summoned all court deities and asked: "This demon monkey has been around for how long?In which generation did he appear, and why does he have such power?"Before the reply could be made, a voice came from the ranks of the audience.
It was the Thousand-Eyed, Wind-Heard Immortal who replied: "This monkey appeared 300 years ago as a stone-born creature in Heaven.
At the time, no one took him seriously;however, he has since achieved immortality and acquired supernatural abilities."The Supreme Jade Emperor asked: "Who will descend to capture this demon?"Before the answer could be given, Taidabei Golden Star stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, any creature with nine openings can become immortal.
However, this monkey was created by Heaven and Earth, nurtured by sunlight and moonlight.
He has experienced life on Earth, eating of dew and drinking of nectar.
Now that he has achieved immortality and attained the skills to subdue dragons and tigers, what is the difference between him and humans?Your Highness, I recommend issuing a decree to invite this monkey up to Heaven, grant him an official position, and ensure that his name is recorded in the records of Heaven.
If he accepts the mandate of heaven, give him rewards;if not, apprehend him.
This way, we avoid mobilizing armies and can gain a powerful immortal."The Supreme Jade Emperor was pleased with this suggestion and said: "As you wish." He ordered Wenqu Star to draft the decree and sent Taidabei Golden Star on the mission.Golden Star left the South Heaven Gate, descended his clouds, and arrived at Flower Fruit Mountain's Water Curtain Cave.
He called out to the monkeys: "I am a heavenly messenger with an imperial edict that requests your lordship to come up to heaven."The message was passed through the cave to Sun Wukong, who was delighted.
He said: "These two days, I have been thinking of visiting Heaven, and now there is a messenger here." He instructed: "Please bring him in!"Sun Wukong quickly changed his clothes and welcomed Golden Star into the cave.
Golden Star entered and stood facing south, saying: "I am the Western Taidabei Golden Star, with an imperial decree to invite your lordship up to Heaven for immortality."Sun Wukong smiled and said: "Thank you for coming." He instructed: "Prepare a feast to entertain him." Golden Star replied: "I cannot linger due to my duties;please come with me now.
I will have more time to discuss this matter after your promotion."Sun Wukong responded: "Please go ahead!Please go ahead!" He then summoned his four lieutenants, instructing them: "Take care of the training and discipline of the other monkeys while I check out Heaven for you." The four lieutenants acknowledged.Sun Wukong and Golden Star ascended into the sky together.
They were now on their way to:Promotion to a high celestial position in heaven,Inscribed in the heavenly register.But what official rank would he receive?Stay tuned for the next chapter.