Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System-Chapter 29 What to Pay Attention to When Becoming an Official in Heaven

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 What to Pay Attention to When Becoming an Official in Heaven

Sun Wukong rode the Somersault Cloud, roamed the clouds, and in the blink of an eye, he left Tai Bai Jin Xing far behind.

Looking at the things on the ground becoming smaller and smaller, he was very proud. With a thought, his consciousness connected to Zhihu and he posted a message.

"I am Sun Wukong. The Jade Emperor sent Tai Bai Jin Xing to invite me to heaven. May I ask the seniors here, what should I pay attention to for my first time holding an official position in heaven?"

Replies came quickly.

Zhu Ye Bu Zhi Qing: "Wow, the end of the universe is indeed an establishment post!"

Iron Egg Rooster: "The first sword upon landing, strike down the person you have in mind!"

Li Ergou: "Becoming an official in heaven, that’s a position in the Heavenly Court. I’m genuinely envious!"

Yan Shi Wo De: "Wishing you a smooth official career!"

Ren Jian Bu Qing Xing: "A word of advice from an official ape with no background at all, whether in heaven or on earth, those who are new to the bureaucratic world should not disdain a minor position. As long as you do your job well, achieve results, and also establish good relationships, there will definitely be opportunities for promotion."

[You have received a new suggestion: Do not disdain a minor position. Completing this suggestion will award you a Third-Rank Treasure Box.]

"Official ape? Is this a senior from the monkey clan?" Sun Wukong scratched his face.

He continued reading the replies.

vs Iron-blooded Warrior: "The one above must be delusional. Sun Wukong is now a Daluo Golden Immortal. He can literally walk all over the Heavenly Court. What background does he need!"

Wang Wang Team Captain: "007, you are wrong. Mixing in the bureaucracy of the Heavenly Court also requires a background. You must do things according to the rules. Brother Monkey ran into so many troubles precisely because he violated the rules of bureaucracy."

Xiao Bai Hu Bai You Bai: "Let me tell you something, the establishment posts in the Heavenly Court are too hard to obtain,

First, vacancies are rare because all the immortals there are Immortal; they don’t retire. Even if someone commits a crime, as long as it’s not unforgivable, the usual practice is to go through reincarnation on earth, and upon returning, they usually resume their former posts or get transferred to other positions.

Second, having a background is truly necessary when holding an official position in the Heavenly Court. Some immortals may seem simple, but their masters in the background could be big shots of the Taoist sect.

Lastly, Bimawen isn’t too bad. The horse administration played a significant role in the military systems during the era of cold weapons, so the minor position of Bimawen actually has a lot of potential for growth. Isn’t it known that the ancestors in Qin Dynasty started by raising horses?"

Chubby Fish: "I’m suspecting the one above is implying something..."

Xiao Bai Hu Bai You Bai: "Shush..."

After reading these, Sun Wukong lost the urge to boast. According to the advice of these senior netizens, becoming an official seemed not that easy and wasn’t as carefree as he had imagined.

He began to lose interest in ascending to heaven.

No-name Soldier: "All you guys are talking nonsense. Did you even consider that Brother Monkey is going to heaven to be an official? He purely wants to have fun and show off!

If it weren’t for someone telling him that Bimawen is a very minor position, he probably could have happily continued playing!"

Dongpo Selling Meat: "To put it simply, Brother Monkey is a Joyful King of Monkeys who was later molded into what they wanted him to be, no longer possessing his former freedom and ease."

Lin Daiyu Plucking Willows: "If it’s about seeking freedom and joy, then it’s simple. Just lay back in the Heavenly Court,

Like the second time he went to heaven, being a Great Sage Equalling Heaven in name only is pretty good. Sounds awe-inspiring, and there’s no need to worry and toil daily."

Seeing these three replies, Sun Wukong was so delighted that he scratched his head and cheeks: "Hehehe, these three seniors really understand me, old Sun!"

Yes, all he ever wanted was to be carefree.

The idea of holding a high position in heaven before was only because he thought it sounded more imposing, without actually wanting much power.

At the same time, an alert sounded in his mind.

[You have received a new suggestion: Be a Great Sage Equalling Heaven in name only. Completing this suggestion will award you a Fourth-Rank Treasure Box.]

"Well, in that case..." Sun Wukong’s bright eyes twinkled, and he had a plan in mind.

The seniors seemed convinced that he would certainly become Bi Ma Wen, but was it a certainty?

As he neared the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong was about to close the Zhizhu app when suddenly a new reply appeared.

Gently Grass by the River: "Haven’t you all noticed there’s a problem with this question?

Based on the simulation by the question poster, Sun Wukong didn’t storm the Dragon Palace, nor did he create havoc in the Underworld.

That means the Sea Dragon King and King Qin Guang weren’t going to follow their original path to the Heavenly Court to lodge their complaints.

So, will the Jade Emperor still send Taibai Jinxing to invite Sun Wukong with peace and order?"

Upon reading this reply, Sun Wukong’s gaze sharpened. "Lodge their complaints?"

Gently Grass by the River meant that if he had not changed his life before, he would be invited to join the Heavenly Court because the Sea Dragon King and King Qin Guang went to complain.

So what was the deal with the Jade Emperor inviting him to serve as an official now?

After waiting a while, no other netizens came forward to reply and solve the puzzle, and the Southern Heavenly Gate could already be seen up ahead.

Just as he was about to ride the clouds in, he was stopped outside by the Growth King and a group of Heavenly Monarchs and soldiers.

Wukong was furious. Was this how one invites a guest? Thankfully, Taibai Jinxing hurried over, and with words like "calm your anger," he managed to convince Wukong to let go of his wrath.

Then he passed through the Southern Heavenly Gate and truly entered the Heavenly Court.

Looking around, he saw thousands of golden lights and strands of auspicious qi, reflecting the magnificent expanse of the Heavenly Holy Realm.

Golden-armored deities and squads of Heavenly soldiers and generals stood around, some with halberds and whips, some with swords and clubs, either motionless while guarding their posts or patrolling neatly in formation.

Between each palace and hall, clouds wrapped around pillars, and several long bridges had colorful phoenixes flying over them, creating an auspicious and harmonious scene.

"Being an official here would indeed be prestigious, and having an Immortal Mansion to live in would be even better," thought Sun Wukong, scratching his ear and cheek in delight, and he was tempted to become an official again.

After listening to Taibai Jinxing, Sun Wukong learned that this vast Heavenly Court contained thirty-three palaces and seventy-two precious halls, with the Jade Emperor’s Miro Palace located in the Thirty-Third Heaven.

"Old Star Lord, this doesn’t seem to add up to the number of Heavenly Guards and Earthly Fiends," he noticed an inconsistency.

"That’s because there are three more heavens above the Thirty-Third Heaven," laughed Taibai Jinxing. "Adding up to thirty-six heavens in total, they are known as the Daluo Heaven."

"Oh?" Sun Wukong’s eyes gleamed with divine light. Higher than the Jade Emperor?

"These three heavens are also known as the Three Pure Ones’ realms," continued Taibai Jinxing. "They are, respectively, the Yu Qiong Yu Qing Realm, Qing Wei Yu Qing Realm, and the Great Red Tai Qing Realm."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately understood who the owners of these three heavens were.

The Tai Qing, Yu Qing, and Shang Qing, the three Saints!

He resolved in his heart that he would visit these higher realms someday to see for himself what the Saints looked like.

Afterward, he flew past various palaces until he arrived at the Miro Palace Lingxiao Treasure Hall, located at the center of the Heavenly Court.

Taibai Jinxing led Sun Wukong, and without waiting to be announced, they bypassed a squad of guarding generals and went straight to the imperial presence to pay their respects.

Sun Wukong stood to the side, tall and unbowed, and did not show deference. His gaze immediately fell on Ao Guang and King Qin Guang waiting off to the side.

"What are they doing here, coming to the Heaven to lodge complaints against me?"

Ao Guang looked pitiful and miserable, yet he seemed eager to tear Sun Wukong’s flesh, while King Qin Guang was clenching his fists and grinding his teeth in anger.

But the thing was, Sun Wukong hadn’t stormed the Dragon Palace nor had he wreaked havoc in the Underworld, so why did these two seem to hate him so much?

Especially King Qin Guang, where did he get the audacity to look at him with such eyes?