Chapter 67

Su Chen began to calculate how it might be possible to enter the Lunar Star, which was the moon.

"Breaking in by force is definitely not going to work. So I can only take it by strategy."

"I need a reasonable opportunity that allows me to enter the Lunar Star openly."

"But I am just a small cultivator who just ascended to the Heavenly Court, and I have nothing to do with the Lunar Star, so how can I get in?"

Su Chen racked his brains, going through all the information he knew about the Heavenly Court in his mind.

Suddenly, a chubby figure carrying a nine-toothed rake flashed across his mind.

"Got it!"

Su Chen's eyes lit up suddenly.

The figure that appeared in Su Chen's mind was none other than Marshal Tianpeng, who was in charge of the 100,000 water troops of the Tianhe.

A thought, like lightning, cut through his chaotic thoughts.

"Marshal Tianpeng!"

A curve appeared at the corner of Su Chen's mouth.

Why did he think of Marshal Tianpeng?

The reason was simple.

In his memories from his previous life, this Marshal was later demoted to the mortal world, wrongly reincarnated as a pig, and became Zhu Bajie, precisely because he went to the Moon Palace to harass Fairy Chang'e.

In the original story, it was because he lost his virtue after drinking and ran to the Moon Palace to harass Chang'e that he was demoted to the mortal world by the Jade Emperor.

Although now, the plot hadn't developed to that point yet.

But Su Chen believed that Marshal Tianpeng must have had those thoughts about Fairy Chang'e for a long time.

And the Moon Palace was on the Lunar Star.

Marshal Tianpeng was in charge of the Tianhe water troops, and the area he patrolled happened to include the Heavenly domain near the Lunar Star.

So he could have a legitimate reason to approach the Lunar Star.

"A lovesick Marshal who thinks about the fairy of the Moon Palace day and night..."

Su Chen's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"If I can connect with him, gain his trust, and then use the excuse of helping him devise strategies to pursue Fairy Chang'e to get him to take me to the Lunar Star together..."

"This plan is feasible!"

The more Su Chen thought about it, the more he felt this plan was seamless.

Although Marshal Tianpeng held a high position and great power, judging from various performances in the original story, he was not a shrewd person; one could even say he was a bit simple and honest, and he also liked women, liked wine, and liked to brag.

These were all weaknesses that could be exploited.

As long as he catered to his preferences, he didn't have to worry about not being able to hold him firmly in his hands.

"Good! Target, Marshal Tianpeng!"

Su Chen set the strategy in his heart.

He knew that this matter could not be rushed.

It had to be planned carefully, step by step.

First, he needed to have a more comprehensive understanding of Marshal Tianpeng.

For example, where was he on duty every day? What were his hobbies? Which immortals did he often associate with?

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.

Having made up his mind, Su Chen began to take action.

Early the next morning, he found Sun Wukong, who was still sleeping soundly.

"Monkey Brother, wake up, wake up!"

"Hmm... Little brother, what is it? Let me, Old Sun, sleep a while longer..." Sun Wukong turned over and muttered.

"Monkey Brother, have you forgotten? Today Third Prince Nezha invited us to his place to taste his newly obtained fire dates!" Su Chen said.

"Fire dates?" As soon as Sun Wukong heard there was something to eat, his eyes opened instantly, and he rolled off the bed. "Really? Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Su Chen looked at his impatient appearance and couldn't help but laugh.

Of course, he didn't really want to eat any fire dates; this was just an excuse.

His goal was to use Nezha to inquire about some news regarding Marshal Tianpeng.

However, eating fire dates was indeed something Nezha had mentioned, so he didn't dare to spread false words.

Nezha was an old-timer in the Heavenly Court, and his news was definitely much better informed than the two newcomers.

Soon, the two arrived at Nezha's Yunlou Palace.

When Nezha saw them, he called his attendants to bring fire dates to share with the two.

After three rounds of drinks, Su Chen seemingly unintentionally steered the topic to the troops of the Heavenly Court.

"Third Prince, this little Daoist is a newcomer and is very curious about many things in the Heavenly Court. Take the troops of the Heavenly Court, for example; besides the soldiers and generals commanded by you and the Heavenly King, it seems there are several other branches?"

Nezha had drunk some wine, and his words increased. He curled his lips and said: "There are many troops in the Heavenly Court. My father actually doesn't have much power; he is mainly responsible for patrolling the mortal world and suppressing demons and evil. The ones with the greatest power are the four Great Marshals."

"Oh? Which four Great Marshals?" Sun Wukong also became interested.

"Tianpeng, Tianyou, Yisheng, Zhenwu," Nezha said as if counting his family treasures. "These four are the true direct descendants of the Jade Emperor. Among them, Marshal Tianpeng, who is in charge of the Tianhe water troops, has the heaviest military power and the highest status."

Su Chen's heart moved, and he hurriedly asked: "This Marshal Tianpeng, this little Daoist has also heard of him; it is said that he is an incredible big shot. I wonder, what kind of person is he?"

When Nezha heard Su Chen ask about Tianpeng, a strange smile appeared on his face instantly.

"Tianpeng... he has ability, after all, he is the head of the Four Saints of the North personally bestowed by the Jade Emperor. However..." Nezha dragged out his tone and chuckled, "He is just too fond of wine, and... hehe, you know."

Sun Wukong scratched his ears and cheeks, looking puzzled: "Know what?"

Su Chen, however, thought "as expected" in his heart.

Nezha lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "He, he runs to the Guanghan Palace every day when he has nothing to do. Who doesn't know that he has taken a fancy to Fairy Chang'e of the Guanghan Palace. It's a pity that Fairy Chang'e ignores him at all; he is just a one-sided affair."

As he spoke, he also winked and imitated Marshal Tianpeng's appearance, causing Sun Wukong to laugh loudly.

Su Chen also followed with a smile, but in his heart, he already had a bottom line.

It seemed that the matter of Marshal Tianpeng being obsessed with Chang'e was already an open secret in the Heavenly Court.

This was great news for him.

"By the way," Nezha suddenly remembered something and said to Sun Wukong, "Monkey Brother, although your title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven is loud, it is after all an idle position. If you really want to gain a foothold in the Heavenly Court, you still have to associate more with these Marshals who hold real power."

Nezha's words were well-intentioned.

Sun Wukong nodded repeatedly upon hearing this: "Brother is right, I, Old Sun, should go and visit them!"

Su Chen, listening to the conversation between the two from the side, already had a complete plan in his heart.

He looked at Sun Wukong and said with a smile: "Monkey Brother, the Third Prince is right. We are newcomers, so we should make more friends. I actually have an idea."

"What idea?" Sun Wukong asked.

Su Chen smiled slightly and said: "As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate. We have been in Heaven for some time and have received much care from all the immortals."

"Why don't we hold a banquet at the Great Sage's Mansion and invite the Third Prince, those few Marshals, and other familiar immortals to come over and have a lively time. Just take this opportunity to connect and build relationships with everyone."