[{"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-64":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},2360565,4615,"Chapter 64: Su Chen Appointed Chief Assistant","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>In the grand hall, all the gods’ gazes fixed on Su Chen, this unremarkable young Daoist priest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting high upon the imperial throne, the Jade Emperor looked down at Su Chen and spoke slowly: “Su Chen, since you are Brother to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, and came to Heaven with him, I ought to grant you an immortal official post.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I observe you have a composed bearing and clear discipline, unlike that monkey’s unruly ways. How about I assign you a civil post here in Heaven—a clerk to organize texts and draft records? What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, many immortal officials nodded slightly—it was indeed a fine position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Civil posts in Heaven, though lacking the glorious battlefield achievements of military officers, were prestigious and tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each day, one merely organized scriptures and recorded documents, gaining access to countless Daoist secrets of Heaven, and occasionally even listening to sages expound the Dao—greatly beneficial for cultivating one’s base and realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a mere mortal-turned-immortal just arrived in Heaven, this was unquestionably a tremendous grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong, upon hearing this, also felt glad for Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nudged Su Chen’s arm and whispered urgently: “Little brother, did you hear? The Jade Emperor is appointing you an official. This is a good thing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, unexpectedly, Su Chen did not accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made his own plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal official in Heaven? Sounds fine. But my goal is to stay by Brother Monkey’s side, to prevent him from being schemed against and walking the path laid out in the original tale. If I become an official and am separated from him, what’s the point of me coming up here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I must remain in the Great Sage’s mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, bowed deeply before the Jade Emperor again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty’s grace fills me with boundless gratitude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet Su Chen’s cultivation is shallow, my virtue and talent insignificant—I am but a wandering cultivator from the mortal world, fortunate enough to gain a sliver of immortal fortune to reach today. The immortal official posts of Heaven are meant for those of virtue and talent; I humbly admit I lack both, and am utterly unqualified for such a post.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To accept it would mean I could not fulfill it properly, and I would carry guilt that harms my Dao heart. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to rescind this decree!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were spoken with utmost sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods in the hall were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen officials scrambling to seize posts—but never one who voluntarily refused one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And especially not one refused by the Jade Emperor’s own decree!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this young Daoist priest mad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong grew anxious and whispered: “Little brother, are you foolish? You’re turning down an official post handed to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen ignored him, calmly awaiting the Jade Emperor’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Emperor regarded Su Chen, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? You refuse the immortal official post—then what do you seek?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen raised his head, neither humble nor arrogant: “Su Chen seeks nothing else. My sole purpose in ascending to Heaven is to accompany my elder brother, to prevent him from violating Heaven’s laws through ignorance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Your Majesty has already built the ‘Great Sage Equaling Heaven Mansion’ for my brother, surely the mansion requires staff to manage daily affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Chen, though unworthy, wishes to serve my brother by handling the mansion’s affairs—thus fulfilling our brotherly bond, and constantly reminding my elder brother to avoid breaking Heaven’s laws.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Su Chen bowed deeply once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Emperor looked at Su Chen and burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent! Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, understanding gain and loss—Su Chen, you are admirable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like men like you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Emperor immediately issued an edict: “Then I grant your request. I appoint you as Chief Assistant of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven Mansion, overseeing all affairs within. This post does not belong to the immortal official ranks—it answers only to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Chen, thanks to Your Majesty’s heavenly grace!” Su Chen’s heart leapt—this was exactly what he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the bestowal, the Jade Emperor ordered attendants to lead Sun Wukong and Su Chen to the newly built Great Sage Equaling Heaven Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the guidance of two immortal officials, Su Chen and Sun Wukong arrived before a magnificent palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Sage Equaling Heaven Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five gilded characters, swirling with dragon-like grace, hung above the main gate, radiating grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, carved railings and jade steps, misty immortal energy, pavilions and terraces—every step revealed a new scene, far more splendid than the Water Curtain Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong bounded around the mansion, touching jade pillars, inspecting rockeries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little brother, come look! This place is prettier than the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea’s crystal palace! The Jade Emperor really knows how to treat a man!” He grabbed Su Chen’s arm and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen smiled as he surveyed the surroundings, yet his heart was not as exuberant as Sun Wukong’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this lavish mansion was a gilded cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Emperor had granted Sun Wukong the hollow title of “Great Sage Equaling Heaven” and this mansion, to elevate him high and trap him here—so he would walk willingly into the coming great tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Monkey, no rush—we have all the time in the world to look,” Su Chen patted Sun Wukong’s arm, his gaze sweeping over the dozen or so immortal officials and clerks standing respectfully nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the officials the Jade Emperor had sent to “attend” the Great Sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each wore the robes of immortal officials, their expressions solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing awhile, Sun Wukong grew bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the mansion was grand, it was eerily quiet, nothing like the bustling vibrancy of Flower-Fruit Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plopped himself onto the main throne and waved at the officials: “Hey, you—what are your names? What do you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead immortal official stepped forward, bowed deeply: “Your Majesty, this humble immortal is Zhang De, Left Assistant of the mansion. This is Li Ming, Right Assistant. We have been ordered by His Majesty to serve you, handling all documents and daily affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was neither subservient nor arrogant, his etiquette flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong had no patience for such formalities. He scratched his ear, impatiently saying: “Left Assistant, Right Assistant—I can’t remember all that. Enough! I’ve no interest in this paperwork. From now on, everything in this mansion follows my little brother’s orders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Su Chen: “This is Su Chen, my brother. From today, he is Chief Assistant of this mansion, in charge of all affairs. His words are my words—understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Greetings, Chief Assistant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left Assistant Zhang De and Right Assistant Li Ming bowed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen stepped forward, smiling warmly, and bowed to Zhang De and Li Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two immortal officials, you’ve worked hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Chen is new here, unfamiliar with Heaven’s customs—please guide me in the days ahead. But I must say this upfront: this mansion belongs to my elder brother, and thus must have its own rules…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Chen was only a mortal-immortal in cultivation, his practice of the \"Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Axes\" had forged within him a sharp, lethal aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that, the primordial will of Creation he had imprinted upon his soul when deciphering the words “Pangu,” now stirred slightly—sending a chill through every immortal official present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at Su Chen, uncertain and alarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this young Daoist, with such low cultivation, possess such a terrifying presence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang De reacted first, bowing swiftly: “We humbly obey the Chief Assistant’s commands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others followed suit, bowing: “We humbly obey the Chief Assistant’s commands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Now, return to your duties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immortal officials and clerks fled as if released from prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life in Heaven was initially fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within days, Sun Wukong could no longer bear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the mansion was vast, only he and Su Chen dwelled within; the officials and clerks stood like statues, bowing deeply at his sight, never uttering a word—it was unbearably dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Great Sage Equaling Heaven, he held title without power, spending his days wandering the mansion with nothing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he could no longer contain himself. He somersaulted before Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little brother, I’m going moldy! I need to go out, find someone to drink with!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen watched his restless demeanor and smiled: “Fair enough. Staying cooped up here is indeed dull. I’ll accompany you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wukong grabbed Su Chen’s arm and dashed out of the mansion like a gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1440,"2026-06-21T05:42:07.836Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f26b1a058ebc5bba8d34eb73f3f40efa040100497ccfa03d5331414c8db79f1c","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-65","i-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-chapter-63",470,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-invincible-and-you-tell-me-this-is-journey-t-cover.jpg"]