Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
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95: Chapter 95 I Should Just Be a Pilgrim (First Subscription Requested) 95: Chapter 95 I Should Just Be a Pilgrim (First Subscription Requested) The Jade Emperor looked intently at Sun Wukong, then seemed to remember something.

“Wen Zhong, I’ve heard a general position under your command remains vacant.

Why not let this Sun Wukong join your ranks?”

The Jade Emperor spoke directly, causing Wen Zhong, who had shown little interest up to that moment, to perk up.

Although he had no interest in the Journey to the West, after all, a True Spirit had ascended the Investiture of the Gods.

So as long as the Jade Emperor had spoken, even if he had no desire to get involved, he must now do so.

He stepped out of the ranks and bowed to the Jade Emperor.

“Your Majesty, indeed there is such a vacancy.

Had Your Majesty not reminded me, this old official would have completely forgotten it!”

Wen Zhong said respectfully.

After finishing, he turned his head towards Sun Wukong and asked, “What do you think about this position, Macaque?

Are you able to take it on?”

“May I ask what position this general holds?”

Sun Wukong, new to the celestial Court, had no idea what the many positions entailed, but at this time, he also had to be somewhat cautious.

Although he didn’t know who this person was, in his view, none in the celestial Court were pushovers; he guessed that the position was not a desirable one.

“This general is a vanguard position in my Thunder Department, responsible primarily for striking down enemies.

Before you, the former general perished in a battle against the Ancient Demon Race, his form and spirit both obliterated, hence the vacancy.

If you are willing, you can take up the post immediately in my Thunder Department!”

Wen Zhong did not mean anything else by it.

Whether Sun Wukong would join his department was of no concern to him, nor did he know what Sun Wukong was thinking.

He was merely following procedures, and there was no deceit in his words.

After all, as a member of the Cutting Teachings Sect, he had no dealings with Buddhism and did not get along with the Daoist Sect, and had it not been for the Jade Emperor’s personal request, he would not have gotten involved.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong discreetly deliberated.

To go into battle?

To lead the charge?

And the previous general died like that?

He did not consider himself strong, and if he were to go to war, would he not also be likely to vanish into smokes and ashes?

He could not accept this position, absolutely not.

However, it seemed he couldn’t directly refuse either; he had to find a reason, or else he might enrage the Jade Emperor, which would be the end of him.

With this in mind, Sun Wukong’s eyes spun around, and he finally said smilingly, “Your celestial Venerate’s offer flatters me, but I, Old Sun, fear that I am hardly suitable for such an important role.

Firstly, I, Old Sun, do not understand the art of Thunder Magic, and secondly, being new to the celestial Court, I’m afraid I might not be able to handle such a critical position.

Perhaps a different one would be better!”

Sun Wukong finished with a simple smile.

For a moment, the Orthodox Deities present could not find a reason to refute him.

However, seeing Sun Wukong turning down one official post after another,

The Martial Virtue Star Lord, who already found Sun Wukong’s attitude aggravating, felt annoyed.

It was just a monkey, and yet so picky?

But then, he also seemed to remember something, and took a step forward to say, “Your Majesty, now that this Macaque neither accepts this post nor that, I happen to have a position to recommend in my department!”

“And given this monkey’s natural behavior, I think this position would suit him best!”

Hearing Martial Virtue Star Lord’s words, the Jade Emperor also became interested.

“Oh?

What position might that be?”

“It’s the Imperial Horse Censor Pilgrim!”

Martial Virtue Star Lord turned to Sun Wukong as he spoke.

The position of Pilgrim within the celestial Court was a minor official role, far beneath the general positions under Wen Zhong or celestial King Li.

The rest of the Immortal Officials couldn’t help but glance at Martial Virtue Star Lord.

He knew that the Martial Virtue Star Lord was deliberately making things difficult for Sun Wukong.

However, this matter had nothing to do with them, so they were happy to watch the joke unfold.

Sun Wukong naturally didn’t know where the Imperial Horse Censor was located, but it seemed to have something to do with horses and, at the very least, was better than fighting and killing as a general.

He then turned to Taibai Jinxing and asked, “Star Lord, what kind of official position is this ‘Pilgrim’?

What rank does it hold?”

Upon hearing Sun Wukong’s question, Taibai Jinxing himself became somewhat conflicted.

For a moment, he didn’t know what he should or shouldn’t say.

After all, it was hard to talk about this official position.

He then looked to the Jade Emperor for help and saw the Jade Emperor give him a meaningful glance.

He understood quickly.

The Jade Emperor wanted him to tell the truth.

He wondered if Sun Wukong would accept such a minor position?

But since the Jade Emperor had already decided, he could only speak up and answer.

“Great King, this ‘Pilgrim’ is an insignificant official position without any rank.

Any of the previously mentioned positions is incomparably higher than this one!

“In my humble opinion, if the Great King thinks that being a general under celestial King Li is too grand, then serving as the vanguard general for the Nine Heavens God of Thunder would also be suitable.

Although the Thunder Department is mainly for war, Beiju Luzhou has settled down a lot recently.

There probably won’t be any major conflicts happening easily, so it should be exceedingly suitable!”

Of course, for them, no matter which position Sun Wukong ultimately chose, it seemed easy to set him on the Journey to the West; their concern was whether Sun Wukong would be satisfied with any of them and whether they would be able to keep him from descending again to the lower realm.

Of course, having even a slight official position would make it easier for them to provoke Sun Wukong into rebellion.

If Sun Wukong directly chose to become a ‘Pilgrim,’ it was already the lowest possible option, which would probably make it difficult to provoke a mistake out of him.

So, Taibai Jinxing first recommended the position offered by Wen Zhong–it was neither too high nor too low.

And it came with troops, which made it easier to err.

However, Sun Wukong furrowed his brow.

He felt that these celestial Court characters were rather strange; they had been all bluster just a moment ago, but were now starting to recommend official positions to him.

The change was too abrupt.

Even more, he, a Great Demon who had just entered celestial Court, was about to be titled ‘Great Sage Equalling Heaven’?

This was simply unimaginable.

And after his refusal, one after another came to persuade him, a complete departure from their previous antagonistic approach.

It was truly bizarre, and there was surely a catch.

When something is abnormal, there must be a demon at play.

Moreover, being a vanguard general under Wen Zhong, although it might seem relaxing, and perhaps just as the old Taibai had said, wouldn’t necessarily result in warfare,

he would still have to face the risk should warfare arise.

Besides, one day in heaven equated to a year on Earth.

He felt that a major war would not be too far off.

Although since the Ancient Demon Race’s Calamity of Measurement, Ancient Demon Emperor Dong Huang Taiyi and Di Jun had both fallen, the Ancient Demon Race had not been entirely wiped out; there was still a part of them in Beiju Luzhou.

But even a starved camel is larger than a horse, and whether it’s Bai Ze or Ghost Car, the remaining Ancient Great Demon, they were not to be trifled with.

He did not want to reveal his tricks while in celestial Court.

After all, if trouble arose in the future, wouldn’t he be putting himself in jeopardy?

“After deep deliberation, and considering that Old Sun has only just entered celestial Court, I really cannot take up any general positions; better to start off as ‘Pilgrim’ then!”