After finishing his daily training, King Yellow Wind calmed his breath and energy. Using the black iron spear as a shoulder pole, he carried a load of firewood and picked up his Lightning-Struck Divine Wood Bow.
His White Bone Bow had already snapped under repeated use.
The Lightning-Struck Divine Wood Bow was crafted by a senior brother who also enjoyed artifact forging. Having developed a good relationship with King Yellow Wind, he gifted it to him.
This bow was far more effective for practicing the Thunderous Archer's Bow.
It was said that the Puzzle Box from the Mohist School had also been the brainchild of this very senior brother.
King Yellow Wind arrived at Rotten Peach Mountain and found Sun Wukong sleeping under a peach tree.
Upon closer observation, Sun Wukong's seemingly simple posture exuded a profound Daoist aura. With every breath, vast amounts of spiritual energy surged into his body through his nine orifices.
A seven-aperture heart alone was rare enough to mark a genius, but Sun Wukong had been born with all nine apertures fully open—a natural, saintly body for cultivating immortality.
Scattered around the tree were a few large peaches.
It was said that these peaches were grown from Peach of Immortality seeds. While they held little value for immortals, they were extremely precious spiritual fruits for mortals.
King Yellow Wind didn't mind. He picked up the peaches to take back as snacks, even collecting a few seeds with the idea of planting them back at Yellow Wind Ridge.
A natural hoarder, he found joy in stashing away treasures.
King Yellow Wind called out to wake Sun Wukong:
"Monkey Brother, wake up! Let's head back."
The next day was an important occasion.
The Day of the Patriarch's Teachings.
This was the monthly day when Patriarch Bodhi ascended the Jade Terrace to lecture on the Dao. As the sound of bells and chimes echoed, disciples gathered to hear the teachings of the Great Dao.
Although Sun Wukong and King Yellow Wind had not yet been formally taught the Dao, they were allowed to listen. After exchanging greetings with senior brothers, they took their places at the side.
When Patriarch Bodhi ascended the platform, the disciples quieted down and bowed deeply in respect.
Sweeping his gaze across the assembly, Patriarch Bodhi silently noted each disciple's progress, clearly discerning who had been diligent and who had been lax.
His gaze briefly rested on Sun Wukong and King Yellow Wind, and he gave a faint nod. Over the past seven years, the efforts of these two had not gone unnoticed.
Without giving praise or criticism, Patriarch Bodhi adjusted his robes and sat down. The lecture began.
The Teachings Begin.
As Patriarch Bodhi spoke, the heavens resonated with his words. Celestial flowers rained down, golden lotuses sprouted from the ground, and thick waves of spiritual mist rolled across the Jade Terrace.
The teachings were profound and open-ended:
At one moment, expounding on the Three Vehicles of Buddhism.
The next, discussing Daoist alchemy.
Midway, transitioning to the Confucian concept of righteous energy.
For most disciples, the lecture was akin to a professor mixing theology, philosophy, and advanced mathematics into a single session—all delivered with dense jargon and obscure references.
Many disciples struggled to keep up, frowning as they tried to comprehend. Those accustomed to the Patriarch's style had learned to focus on what interested them and let the rest pass.
For example, a senior brother skilled in artifact crafting only listened attentively when formations or forging were mentioned. During other topics, he simply dozed off.
King Yellow Wind, however, listened to everything.
Thanks to Spiritual Clarity, he absorbed what he could and diligently noted what he couldn't, planning to study it later in the library.
As he was listening attentively, Sun Wukong suddenly began laughing, scratching his ears and cheeks, hopping around with joy.
The Monkey's Mischief.
This commotion drew the attention of both the Patriarch and the disciples.
"Wukong, why do you dance and frolic during the lecture instead of listening to my words?"
Sun Wukong quickly replied, "Master, this disciple was listening earnestly. I found the teachings so marvelous that I could not help but leap with joy. I beg for your forgiveness!"
Patriarch Bodhi stroked his beard and smiled faintly.
After questioning Sun Wukong and learning that he had been at the mountain for seven years, the Patriarch spoke of the myriad paths to the Dao and recommended four approaches:
- Techniques: Practical but impermanent.
- Flow: Mastery of elements, yet short of immortality.
- Stillness: Profound but incomplete.
- Motion: Lively yet finite.
However, Sun Wukong declined them all, uninterested in anything short of immortality.
Patriarch Bodhi stood, tapped Sun Wukong's head three times with his ruler, and retreated to the inner chambers, shutting the central door behind him.
The disciples grumbled about the interruption as they dispersed.
A Secret Opportunity.
That night, around midnight, both Sun Wukong and King Yellow Wind independently knelt outside the Patriarch's chambers.
When the Patriarch awoke at the third watch, he was pleased to find them waiting. Realizing that they had come separately and without coordination, he taught them the Great Celestial Art of Supreme Virtue, a scripture for attaining immortality.
The Teachings of Immortality.
The scripture covered profound methods such as:
Breath and Essence: Preserving life's core energies.
Water and Fire: Balancing internal alchemy.
Five Element Transformation: Refining essence into divine spirit.
Sun Wukong's unparalleled talent allowed him to grasp the essence intuitively.
King Yellow Wind, relying on his years of study and solid foundation, comprehended its deeper intricacies and adapted it to his unique circumstances.
Integrating the Teachings.
Returning to their quarters, both began practicing immediately.
King Yellow Wind's Breath Preservation complemented his Lunar Devouring Art, greatly accelerating the refinement of his bloodline.
Water and Fire Refinement tempered his demon core with the essences of the sun and moon.
Five Element Transformation nurtured his five energies, enabling the mastery of elemental arts.
The Four Realms of Taiyi Immortals.
According to the library, the stages of Taiyi Immortals were:
Scattered Immortal
Mysterious Immortal
True Immortal
Heavenly Immortal
Above these were Great Luo Immortals and Grand Awakening Immortals, whose sub-divisions remained a mystery.
A Sudden Omen.
Three years passed in dedicated practice, during which King Yellow Wind made remarkable progress, nurturing his divine body and consolidating his five energies.
One day, during meditation, an overwhelming sense of foreboding struck him.
"Could it be a tribulation?"
Seeking clarity, he turned to Bai Huizi. Having earned the senior brother's favor over the years with gifts like wooden birds and spinning tops, their rapport was strong.
After hearing King Yellow Wind's description, Bai Huizi's expression turned serious. "Wait here, junior brother. I will consult the Master."
heKing Yellow Wind bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
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