Chapter 410: Wukong Ascends to Heaven

Haha, Wukong, you don't know—back then Ao Bing and I stormed the Southern Heaven Gate, took Penglai East Road, and fought our way all the way to the Hall of Divine Majesty. If it weren't for the Chang Geng maiden stepping out, letting me spare some face for the three-eyed child's maternal uncle, the Jade Emperor's throne might already have borne the surname Ao.

Ne Zha sipped immortal brew and said to Wukong beside him.

And his words left Wukong feeling a surge of longing.

On the other side, Ao Bing listened, speechless.

If he hadn't been there back then, he might actually have believed it.

Back then, they really did reach the Hall of Divine Majesty, but after serving many years in the Heavenly Court, Ao Bing finally understood how deep the waters of heaven run.

They were able to get so far only because they were given face by Nezha's father; many powerful beings simply didn't lift a finger.

Just like that, the two entered the Hall of Divine Majesty, only to be suppressed on the spot by the Heavenly Sovereign.

That scene, when retold by Nezha, became him giving the Heavenly Sovereign face and letting the other side go.

Ne Zha, you're drunk!

Ao Bing said.

He truly feared that if Nezha kept drinking like that, he'd blurt out something shocking.

I'm not drunk!

Ne Zha snapped impatiently: "I'm teaching my brother the path to strength!"

After saying that, Nezha slapped Wukong's shoulder, solemnly declaring: "Wukong, in our old Ao family, only those who have truly caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace are truly promising—I count as one, the three-eyed child counts as half (his uncle pulled strings for him), and over these years there's been no third; I have high hopes for you!"

Those words made Wukong's blood surge.

"Cause havoc in the Heavenly Palace!"

These four words seemed to be etched into his bones in an instant.

Sigh, he actually got this drunk!

Seeing Nezha slumped drunk, Ao Bing helplessly shook his head and then helped him up.

"Um, Wukong, I'm taking him to rest—what he just said was all drunken nonsense; don't take it seriously."

But Ao Bing's explanation went in one ear and out the other for Wukong at that moment.

How could he not know whether it was nonsense or not?

Among all his brothers, the most famous are Ao Xin and Ne Zha.

In other words, to become renowned, causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace is a required course for the old Ao family!

In the dead of night, Wukong quietly flew up to the heavenly realm.

……

Boom—

A thunderous boom rang out, and the signboard of the Southern Heaven Gate snapped in response.

The Four Heavenly Kings stared blankly at the shattered sign, then at the figure atop the Southern Heaven Gate, suddenly feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

"Is it another member of the old Ao family coming again?"

Speechless, they thought: the sign just repaired, now smashed again—later they'll have to dock it from their wages.

"Who goes there?"

Moli Qing shouted loudly.

"Listen up, grandpa is……"

Wukong prepared to introduce himself, but suddenly he stumbled.

For he seemed not yet to have a resounding title—he couldn't very well say he was the son of a sage, could he?

Moreover, his master seemed to have told him not to rely on his sect.

For a moment, Wukong was torn, unsure how to make this self‑introduction.

Just as Wukong hesitated, suddenly a blade of green light slashed toward him.

The sudden ambush caught Wukong off guard.

But Wukong reacted instantly, donning his black armor and blocking the green blade.

However, bearing that blow head‑on drained a great deal of his black armor's computing power.

At that moment, a Primordial Umbrella appeared above his head.

Under the blinding spiritual light, the black armor on Wukong's body immediately began to emit puffs of black smoke.

Seeing this, the Four Heavenly Kings exchanged bewildered glances.

For they had perhaps overestimated the newcomer's strength.

"Could it be that he's not from the old Ao family, yet with only just‑entered Taiyi Golden Immortal strength he dares to cause havoc in the Heavenly Palace?"

The Four Heavenly Kings glanced at each other.

You know, the two who previously caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace were Ao Xin with Quasi‑Sage strength and Ne Zha, who possessed Great Luo cultivation and a miraculous clone.

Now this little monkey has only just entered the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, lacks a handy magic treasure, yet still intends to raise hell in the Heavenly Palace.

The Four Heavenly Kings felt that even the four of them together had a chance to take him down.

"Better play it safe—what if he really is from the old Ao family?"

Moli Hong whispered softly.

Upon hearing that, the other three brothers nodded in agreement.

Immediately afterward, Moli Hong released a Red Dragon, which locked the space around Wukong.

"Hey you over there, may I ask your esteemed surname?"

The struggling Wukong immediately shouted loud: "Grandfather, I neither change my name when walking nor alter my surname when sitting—I am Ao Wukong!"

"Sure enough, bearing the surname Ao means he's one of the old Ao family!"

The Four Heavenly Kings exchanged a glance.

Let's just let him go, otherwise His Majesty's side will also have a headache.

Mo Liqing said.

Yeah, let's release him, and we'll pretend this never happened.

Moli Hai also echoed.

After all, these are people from the old Ao family; could they really have dealt with it?

Immediately, the Four Heavenly Kings revealed a loophole, allowing Wukong to escape.

Ha, not bad—this time Grandfather wasn't fully prepared; you'd better wait for me!

Having said that, Wukong performed the somersault cloud and instantly vanished from the spot.

……

Mother, I've been bullied—you've got to stand up for me!

Returning to the East Sea Dragon Palace, Wukong went straight to see Ao Run.

Ao Run, who had already been briefed by Ao Yifan, immediately said with concern: "Wukong, my son, tell me quickly what happened; Mother will stand up for you."

Immediately, Wukong exaggeratedly recounted his havoc in Heaven's Palace.

Mother, I just don't have a suitable weapon, which is why I lost to those four big oafs; I've heard the Dragon Palace has many treasures—could you lend me something so I can regain my standing?

Wukong said.

Hehe, Wukong, my son, speaking of borrowing—actually, Mother and Father have already prepared a gift for you!

Ao Run laughed and said.

Immediately, with a wave of her hand, a pile of treasures appeared before Wukong.

This is!

Seeing the pile of treasures before him, Wukong's eyes lit up instantly.

This is the Dinghai Divine Needle, also known as the Ruyi Jingu Bang, which back then……

Ao Run immediately began introducing the pile of treasures before her.

The more Wukong listened, the more his heart was moved; he immediately embraced the pile of treasures and said, "Mother, Father, you've been so good to me!"

Mm, go ahead—refine these treasures well, and someday you'll be as strong as your two older brothers!

Ao Run said.

She knew full well that this was the path to strength arranged for Wukong by Ao Yifan.

Although it's a bit arduous, it's all for Wukong's own good.

Hmph, Su Zhi, Yun Hua—you'd better wait; my child won't be any worse than yours!

Ao Run thought to herself.

These days, among Ao Yifan's women—Immortal Maiden Yun Hua, Lady Yin, and herself—they stand in a three-legged balance.

They're sisters, so it's not proper for them to personally compete; thus, everyone's comparing their children.

However, compared to the other two, Ao Run's side is indeed lacking a bit; now that Wukong has appeared, it can also give Ao Run a chance to save face.

Perhaps this is the divine-version chicken kid!