[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t":3,"chapter-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-57":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm Invincible, and You Tell Me This Is Journey to the West?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2360558,4615,"Chapter 57","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>Outside the mountain gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Bai Jin Xing waited for a long time, but the old monkey who had gone to deliver the message did not return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was wondering whether he should walk further inside himself, the old monkey emerged again from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old monkey emerged again from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Immortal, our Great King invites you!” The old monkey bowed to Tai Bai Jin Xing, his tone polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, thank you for your trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Bai Jin Xing wore a warm smile on his face, but secretly muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monkey has quite the airs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet upon reflection, the more this demon monkey values pomp and reputation, the easier my mission becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the group of monkeys along a forest path, heading toward the Water Curtain Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, he weighed his options in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he first assert the dignity of a celestial deity before the monkey king, to intimidate him and demonstrate the Heavenly Court’s authority?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or should he adopt a gentle demeanor, speak sweet words, and first win over this monkey, so he willingly follows me to heaven?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, Tai Bai Jin Xing quickly decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most demon kings of the mortal realm are hot-tempered and respond only to kindness, not force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I truly put on airs before him, and he flies into a rage and refuses to go to heaven, it will be difficult to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to speak flatteringly—after all, flattery never fails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I can make this monkey king believe that ascending to heaven for an official post is the greatest honor, how could he refuse to come with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind, Tai Bai Jin Xing’s smile grew even warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived before the Water Curtain Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waterfall hung like a vast white ribbon from the cliff, roaring with mighty force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the old monkey through the curtain of water and entered the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene inside startled him slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Water Curtain Cave, it was spacious and bright, with stone tables, stone stools, stone beds, and stone stoves—all present and accounted for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly worthy of its name as a celestial paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the cave, groups of monkeys bustled about: some arranging chairs and tables, others bringing forth vivid, juicy fruits, and still others carrying jars of fragrant monkey wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the deepest part of the cave, upon a high stone dais, sat a precious throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon it sat a monkey king clad in golden chainmail armor, wearing a phoenix-winged purple gold crown, and stepping in lotus-thread cloud-walking shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be the demon monkey who had wreaked havoc in the Dragon Palace and the Underworld—Sun Wukong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Bai Jin Xing stepped forward and bowed, holding his dust whisk, paying homage to Sun Wukong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your servant, Tai Bai Jin Xing, bears the sacred edict of the Jade Emperor, come specifically to pay respects to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He uttered the title “Great Sage Equaling Heaven” with clear, smooth ease, as if Sun Wukong’s name had already been recognized by the Heavenly Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong sat upon the throne, silently sneering inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This old man looks friendly and speaks sweetly, but my brother warned me—this is a trap set by the Heavenly Court. I won’t be fooled by a few smooth words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though wary within, his expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mimicking the posture of mortal emperors, he lightly raised his hand and said, “Old Immortal, you’ve traveled far—your efforts are appreciated. No need for formalities; please be seated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Great Sage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Bai Jin Xing sat down on a stone stool below as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, young monkeys brought him a plate of the freshest fruits and filled a cup with rich, fragrant monkey wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong laughed heartily and raised his cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Immortal, my Flower-Fruit Mountain has little to offer—just some wild fruits and homemade wine. Don’t disdain them. Let me, Old Sun, toast you first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Sage, you’re too kind,” Tai Bai Jin Xing quickly raised his cup. “Flower-Fruit Mountain is the ancestral root of the Ten Continents, the origin of the Three Isles. The immortal fruits and divine wine here embody the essence of heaven and earth—rare treasures of the world. I am truly blessed to taste them today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging pleasantries, both drained their cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong feigned innocent ignorance, scratching his head and ears as he asked, “Old Immortal, you just said you came under the command of some Jade Emperor? Who is this Jade Emperor? Why does he want me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Bai Jin Xing secretly rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monkey truly knows nothing—not even who the Jade Emperor is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect. Whatever I say, he’ll believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set down his cup, cleared his throat, and spoke with solemnity: “Great Sage, you are unaware—the Jade Emperor, the Great Celestial Sovereign, rules over all heavens and governs the Three Realms. All gods, immortals, buddhas, sages, humans, demons, and ghosts across the ten directions must obey his commands. I have come here under his sacred decree to invite you to ascend to heaven and assume an official post!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ascend to heaven and become an official?” Sun Wukong feigned astonishment and delight. “You mean the Jade Emperor wants me to go to heaven and take office?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!” Tai Bai Jin Xing nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued: “His Majesty has heard of your immense powers and noble spirit, and holds you in great esteem. He believes a figure of your caliber, confined to this mortal realm as a mountain king, is a terrible waste. Thus, he has sent me to invite you to the Heavenly Court, to join the ranks of the immortals—far better than wandering freely in the mortal world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong’s heart leapt with joy. He leapt from his throne and leaned close to Tai Bai Jin Xing. “Ascend to heaven and become an official? Will it be very prestigious? More so than being a mountain king here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Far more prestigious!” Tai Bai Jin Xing stroked his long beard and smiled. “If you ascend to heaven, you will serve alongside the Nine Heavens’ gods, ride upon auspicious clouds, travel with celestial steeds, enjoy endless heavenly splendors, and savor boundless immortal fruits and nectar. What mortal mountain king could compare?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong scratched his head, his eagerness mounting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to be impatient, he tugged at Tai Bai Jin Xing’s sleeve. “That’s wonderful! That’s wonderful! Old Immortal, tell me—do heavenly offices have ranks? What position does the Jade Emperor plan to give me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared intently at Tai Bai Jin Xing, his eyes brimming with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, heavenly offices have ranks,” Tai Bai Jin Xing chuckled. “The Heavenly Court’s official hierarchy is strict, from ninth rank to first rank, each distinct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So ninth rank is the highest?” Sun Wukong pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Tai Bai Jin Xing shook his head. “First rank is the highest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what rank will the Jade Emperor give me? Will it be first rank?” Sun Wukong asked earnestly. “My abilities should be enough for a first-rank post, right? It can’t be smaller than the Dragon King of the East Sea or the King of Hell, can it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rapid-fire questions left Tai Bai Jin Xing speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>",1204,"2026-06-21T05:42:07.836Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5789e576a4bad6ee91f1078d80d24c5ef5ed813bf7bca63fd0b545bfbe72790f","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-58","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-56",470,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-cover.jpg"]