In the Sacred Platform Mountain of the Western Direction, Immortal Qi curled upwards, lazily.
Countless nearby creatures could feel the strong spiritual charm of this place.
If one could enter to cultivate here, perhaps they could become a Demon King, or even achieve Becoming Immortal.
Yet when these creatures approached, they would lose their way.
It would take days for them to find their way out.
That's not to say no one could enter it.
Wang Yang was one of the beings who entered.
Gazing outside the Daoist Temple, he was filled with emotions.
"Elder brother, what are you looking at?"
Just at that moment, a Taoist dressed in a Daoist Robe approached him.
"Looking at nothing, junior brother, why aren't you doing morning recitations in the main hall? Why did you come to find me?"
He was not of this world; he found himself in this vicinity when he awoke.
An old Daoist Priest with white hair looked at him, calculated with his fingers for a while, and then said they were fated to meet.
Originally, Wang Yang thought this old Daoist had issues, but in the desolate wilderness, he could only follow the Daoist Priest into this place.
He begrudgingly became his disciple.
As the saying goes, there were no years in the mountains, and he didn't know how many years had passed, but in the blink of an eye, the cave dwelling already had countless disciples.
And naturally, he became the eldest disciple brother.
However, in terms of cultivation, he really didn't possess any high aptitude.
While others had reached the level of Earth Immortal and even Heavenly Immortal, he had just barely become a Human Immortal.
Despite his lack of aptitude in cultivation,
he had quite a talent for practicing Magic Techniques.
Otherwise, he would probably be unable to maintain his position as the eldest disciple brother.
"Elder brother, the teacher wants you to come over, he says someone fated for you has arrived!"
"Fated?"
Wang Yang couldn't help but be startled.
"Or perhaps it's the mentor-disciple fate. It looks like the elder brother is going to have a junior disciple!"
"What?"
Wang Yang twisted his mouth skeptically, him with his level of cultivation take a disciple?
"Has the teacher made a mistake? Both the second and third junior brothers have already reached Heavenly Immortal. Even you are more qualified than me!"
Wang Yang looked doubtfully at his junior brother.
The junior brother shook his head and said, "Elder brother, the master has divined this from observing the stars at night, he can't be wrong!"
"Go and see, the person is now in the main hall!"
As he said this, the junior brother's expression was somewhat odd.
Wang Yang, of course, noticed this. Could there be something amiss with this newcomer?
Yet, he could only nod in agreement and go take a look.
After all, this place was the legendary land of the Immortals, so it was normal for someone to come.
He just didn't know which unlucky soul was so unfortunate as to be fated with him!
Wang Yang and his junior brother headed towards the main hall of Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave.
At this moment, deep within Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave,
an old man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged, radiating an air of immortality.
Around him, countless stars shone brilliantly.
After a moment, his eyes sparkled with light.
With his fingers continuously calculating,
he slowly opened his eyes.
"Today, Sun Wukong will arrive, the Journey to the West Calamity shall begin, having laid the groundwork for so many years, it finally starts!"
The white-bearded old man murmured to himself.
"Teacher, a monkey spirit requests an audience!"
The white-beard nodded and wielded his horsetail whisk, saying, "The teacher knows!"
He then stood up and proceeded towards the front hall.
At this moment, inside the main hall,
a monkey dressed in garments was hopping around nearby.
The solemnity and dignity of the place made this monkey appear rather out of place.
Suddenly the monkey leaped next to one of the disciples, snatched up their hats, and started tossing them around.
The disciples all glared angrily, but upon seeing the arrival of the elder, none dared to speak.
Even if the monkey became spirited, it couldn't change its restless nature.
The elder feigned anger, "How dare you create such a ruckus in this solemn place? This is no place for a monkey's mischief!"
At these words, many disciples revealed sneers, eager to see the monkey make a fool of itself.
The monkey scratched its head in confusion, yet it was fairly sentient and quickly kowtowed to the elder.
"Immortal Master, I have traveled over a thousand miles, across mountains and rivers, and crossed the sea to come here, please don't send me away!"
"Where do you come from?"
The elder frowned slightly, asking sternly.
The monkey reacted quickly and immediately answered, "Ancestor Master, I come from Mount Huaguo in Ao Lai Country. I heard about an Immortal here and thus sought this place."
"Mount Huaguo?"
The elder frowned, "Do you know that Mount Huaguo is across the vast sea from here? Don't spout nonsense. How did you get here?"
"Disciple floated over the ocean on a wooden raft, enduring countless hardships and dangers to arrive before the Ancestor Master. Please take me in!"
The monkey looked at the elder with hopeful eyes.
Patriarch Bodhi glanced at the monkey, seemingly moved.
"Considering your arduous quest for enlightenment, do you have a name?"
On hearing this, the monkey was so excited that it nearly started hopping again, but quickly suppressed the impulse and replied, "I was born and raised in nature and have not yet been given a name!"
"Good, since you are joining my discipleship, I shall bestow upon you a name!"
After contemplating for a moment, Patriarch Bodhi finally spoke, "Since you are a macaque, let's give you the surname Sun, and the Dharma Name Wukong. Are you willing?"
The monkey was overjoyed at the words and couldn't contain its excitement, jumping up again.
"Fantastic, fantastic, I'll be called Sun Wukong!"
Just as Wang Yang entered the main hall and witnessed this scene, he stood in stunned silence, rooted to the spot.
Could it be that my teacher is Patriarch Bodhi?
Then... haven't I traveled back in time to the Journey to the West?
No wonder the name of this place sounded so familiar.
"Wang Yang is here, come over!"
Before Wang Yang recovered, Patriarch Bodhi's commanding voice reached him, and all the disciples turned their gaze to him at that moment.
Wang Yang also came to his senses. Although shocked, his facial expression remained unchanged.
He wasn't the same as when he had just traveled through time.
Although his cultivation level wasn't high, he was already considered a Human Immortal.
"Greetings, Teacher!"
Wang Yang bowed respectfully.
"This new disciple, from Mount Huaguo in Ao Lai Country, is a macaque. Considering his difficult journey, I decided to take him as a disciple. Furthermore, as the eldest among disciples, I hope you can undertake the responsibility of Sun Wukong's daily cultivation!"
Patriarch Bodhi looked at Wang Yang and spoke slowly.
At this moment, Sun Wukong was also looking at Wang Yang with curiosity.
Wang Yang looked back at Sun Wukong, his feelings complex.
He was actually tasked with overseeing Sun Wukong's daily cultivation.
"Ding, Fate-Altering System has successfully loaded."
"As long as the host alters the fate of a character, a reward will be obtained!"
"Ding, for altering Sun Wukong's trajectory, you have obtained the Escape Skill: Shrinking Earth into Inches!"
Upon hearing the prompt, Wang Yang stood there dumbfounded.
Altering someone's destiny? Is it because I have to take Sun Wukong under my wing?
"Note: Only those with powerful fate can be changed!" Another reminder from the system sounded.
Wang Yang quickly regained his composure. It meant he could only change the fates of people like Sun Wukong or Zhu Bajie.
Knowing the era he was in now, it was clear that Sun Wukong was the person who triggered the great calamity of the Journey to the West.
It could be said that the mightiest fate lay with Sun Wukong.
Now that Patriarch Bodhi had assigned him to guide Sun Wukong, this was like a sleepyhead meeting a pillow.
"Yes, Teacher!"
Wang Yang did not hesitate and nodded in agreement without delay.
Patriarch Bodhi looked deeply at Wang Yang, originally thinking that Wang Yang would refuse, but he agreed so readily.
"In the future, you shall follow your eldest disciple; he will teach you how to live at the Daoist Temple!"
Patriarch Bodhi's gaze moved to Sun Wukong as he spoke calmly.
"Yes, greetings to the eldest disciple brother!"
Sun Wukong bowed his head in respect.