Chapter 329

Wait until tomorrow, when the spirit beasts gathered outside have surely dispersed, we'll hurry to mealtime and then enter the cave dwelling.

This way, even if something unexpected happens and we're discovered, Yun Zhongzi won't be able to easily extricate himself.

Without explaining a few sentences, do you still want to, in front of the Buddhist Sect, slam the door and walk out at the banquet? "Xiong Brother is right."

Xiong Dao Ren immediately expressed his agreement.

Xiao Tian originally wanted to voice dissent, but after careful thought, it's indeed the case—better not to have the life to take but no life to spend.

Raising his dog's head: "Then this Bei Da Ye will grudgingly listen to you once."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's temples bulged with veins—this Xiao Tian really deserves a beating!

Taking a deep breath: "Today we'll study and prepare a few more measures, ensuring foolproof safety."

At this moment, the Heavenly Court, Imperial Kitchen.

"I'll leave the Imperial Kitchen in your hands these few days."

Sun Wukong tidied his package and, facing the Food and Stove Gods, laughed heartily.

"Don't!

Great Chef Sun Wukong, you must absolutely not leave!"

The two gods wailed lamentably, banging their heads on the ground.

Truly, hearing this brings tears to the heart.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Are you really that serious?"

Sun Wukong helplessly said: "This Old Grandson isn't not coming back—I'm just going to help the Buddhist Sect oversee the banquet, not join the Buddhist Sect."

Earlier, when dining and chatting with the Jade Emperor, he said it himself—I am forever the Head Chef of this Heavenly Court's Imperial Kitchen!

The two gods wore expressions of deep grievance—this isn't just a short absence!

Last time, Great Chef Sun Wukong stayed at Chaos Residence for two days, and the Heavenly Court's immortals nearly had their skins peeled off!

They were genuinely terrified!

My humble cooking skills basically find no buyers!

Seeing the two gods still unwilling, Sun Wukong slapped his forehead and also realized the reason.

"Rest assured, the previous incident will absolutely not happen again..."

Having said that, Sun Wukong immediately employed the divine power Myriad Threads Myriad Strands, instantly splitting into four or five clones, each infused with magical energy.

Gazing at these clones, Sun Wukong shouted: "In these days I'm away, you must diligently cook—did you hear?"

"Yes"

The clones responded in unison, then proceeded orderly into the kitchen.

"Now it's settled—these magical energies I infused will last even four or five more days without issue."

Sun Wukong gave a hehe laugh.

The two gods exchanged glances and could only nod: "Thank you, Great Chef Sun Wukong."

Earlier, when the Heavenly Emperor summoned Great Chef Sun Wukong for a meal that afternoon, this clone was still quite useful—so I'll trust it once more!

Regardless, this decision isn't something these two minor immortals can change.

"This Old Grandson departs."

Sun Wukong, following the rear path, was about to leave.

If he strode out openly, he'd surely be stopped by the immortals queued outside—given his current notoriety in the Heavenly Court, he still has clear self-awareness.

To conceal himself, Sun Wukong directly used his eleventh divine power, Yuqing Huaxing Spiritual variation, transforming into a tiny insect.

Yuqing Huaxing: Nurturing primordial power, simulating all things in the world to enable bodily transformation, while also retaining the might of the transformed object—but cannot simulate the upper limit of power; such transformation yields only form, still discernible to the naked eye with difficulty.

Compared to the Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations Sun Wukong learned in the original work, this divine power's superiority is unknown.

The Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations are typical in having only form.

In the original, Sun Wukong only cared about quantity, choosing the Seventy-Two Transformations while neglecting the higher-level Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations—truly putting the cart before the horse.

The Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations, also called Taihua Yixing, are divine powers combining transformation arts from the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang laws.

A single Taihua Yixing divine power can utterly crush the Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations, for Taihua Yixing pertains to essence.

Transforming into something grants its might—but there's a drawback: Taihua Yixing requires comprehending the essence of the thing being transformed into.

Without such comprehension, transformation is impossible.

This is why Tian Peng in Journey to the West cannot transform many things—but once transformed, even Sun Wukong's Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze cannot detect it.

Meanwhile, the Yuqing Huaxing awakened by Sun Wukong from Chen Nuo possesses both form and essence, allowing seamless transition.

Furthermore, it directly drives evolution from primordial power nurtured within the body—so long as it doesn't exceed one's own strength, it can assume form with essence, equivalent to an enhanced fusion of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Evil transformations.

Having transformed into a tiny insect, Sun Wukong flew out unharmed from the Nantianmen, evading all immortals' gazes.

Yet this scene did not escape Haotian's gaze—on the Qin Zheng Dian, retrieving the Haotian Mirror, Haotian let out a faint sigh.

Finally begun? Having emerged from the Nantianmen, Sun Wukong resumed his original form, following Maitreya's earlier directive, and flew westward all the way.

With divine powers, his flight speed is extreme—after not too long, he reached Ling Mountain.

The mountain range stands towering and majestic, piercing the cloud peaks; the mountain body is even bathed in golden light, as if the entire great mountain were made of gold—magnificent and grand!

Sun Wukong stared, eyes gleaming with astonishment—he had never before seen such an awe-inspiring mountain!

Unexpected that this monk's dwelling is actually not bad.

Sun Wukong did not boldly march up from the main approach, but flew to the side-rear—this is the place he agreed upon with Maitreya.

As expected, upon arriving at the site, Sun Wukong saw Maitreya waiting with several silver-headed Prajna.

Seeing Sun Wukong appear, Maitreya's eyes instantly brightened; he flashed forward to stand before Sun Wukong, his round face smiling: "Wukong, you've finally come."

"This humble monk thought you'd changed your mind and wouldn't come."

Maitreya wore an expression of fortunate relief.

He was just waiting for Sun Wukong to come cook for him to satisfy his cravings!

Fortunately, fortunately, if the Dharma Banquet Sun Wukong couldn't come, Maitreya felt he would go mad.

These days, the Buddhist Sect's vegetarian meals have made him want to vomit!

"How could that be?"

Sun Wukong patted his chest, speaking solemnly: "Old Grandson's words are as weighty as the Nine Tripods; saying I'll help you cook for the banquet, I will surely help."

"Then good, then good."

Maitreya nodded repeatedly, his mouth split so wide it could hardly close.

"Ah, by the way."

Maitreya leaned in a bit closer, lowered his voice, and asked: "Wukong, have you finalized the dishes for your banquet?"

"Of course."

Sun Wukong had no hesitation.

He had already prepared the menu long ago; otherwise, he'd feel embarrassed to come!

"How many meat dishes are there?"

Maitreya asked urgently.

This was his top concern—the taste of this meat, whoever eats it knows, it's too delicious!

"Only one dish."

Sun Wukong replied truthfully.

"What?"

Maitreya blinked, somewhat dazed, then immediately, with an anxious expression, said: "Almsgiving Monk didn't say we wanted more meat dishes? Why only make one?"

"Although only one dish, I can guarantee, it's absolutely superb in flavor."

Sun Wukong spoke with conviction.

Not confidence in himself, but confidence in this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall given by his master.

Though he hasn't reached his master's realm, he's learned the gist—Buddha Jumps Over the Wall's flavor will absolutely not disappoint!

However, Maitreya, unaware of this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, still reluctantly said: "Even so, one meat dish is really too little, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's mouth twitched, somewhat speechless: "One is enough, aren't you Buddhist Sect only supposed to eat vegetarian?"

"Do you think everyone is like you?"

Sun Wukong gave Maitreya a slightly contemptuous look.