Chapter 31: Divine Domain Space Upgraded—Awakened “Divine Sight,” Rewarded with the Universe Pouch

The Divine Domain Space suddenly upgraded, activating the "Divine Eye," leaving Chu Xiaoyu utterly bewildered. The abrupt awakening of the "Divine Eye" was strange and uncanny.

What is the "Divine Eye"? It is the gaze of the gods, able to see through immortals and mortals in a single glance, connecting heaven and earth, ruling over life and death below—a dazzling display of power unmatched by any other.

The clarity of vision was transcendent; in an instant, the world unfolded before his eyes, marvelous beyond description. It was as if he had been fitted with Superman’s laser eyes; the heavens and earth became pure and transparent.

Heaven and earth are impartial, treating all beings as mere straw dogs. Human life is as insignificant as ants, a grain of sand in the vast sea. The whole world lay within his gaze; a thousand years in a single glance was nothing remarkable.

This delight was an unexpected reward. Beyond the activation of the "Divine Eye," Chu Xiaoyu also received three Universe Bags from the Divine Domain Space as a reward.

What is a Universe Bag? Simply put, once opened, it could contain all things in the world—a truly astonishing treasure.

Chu Xiaoyu could not help but speculate in excitement: could this Universe Bag truly hold the heavens and earth?

Only by trying would he know the answer, though for now, only ghosts could guess.

Fortune favors the joyful. Chu Xiaoyu’s days flowed smoothly and vibrantly, ablaze with prosperity and an ephemeral haze.

He was at the peak of his renown.

Yet in the parallel timeline of the Journey to the West, Sun Wukong’s life was far more miserable.

The sudden death of an elder monkey left Sun Wukong stunned. In their tribe, only he, the king, had learned the art of longevity and could share the lifespan of heaven and earth; the rest of his disciples and followers would grow old and eventually die.

Had an immortal been present, the elder monkey’s life might have been prolonged. Unfortunately, when he left that day, he was in a hurry; the gate to the immortal realm was about to close, and he had no choice but to depart.

Now, after days of bitter waiting, hoping the immortal gate would open again, all efforts proved futile.

Sun Wukong was desperate, and finally accepted the suggestion of a monkey beneath his throne: the Lord of the Underworld, Yan Wang, governed the life and death of mortals.

Especially the Book of Life and Death in Yan Wang’s hands—simply erasing a name could bring the dead back to life.

Without hesitation, Sun Wukong stormed into the Underworld, causing chaos and mayhem, so much so that chickens and dogs were sent flying in every direction.

In the end, the Lord of the Underworld was forced by the monkey’s overwhelming strength to allow him to alter the fate and horoscope of the monkey clan in the Book of Life and Death.

With this matter settled, Sun Wukong left satisfied, bouncing away.

Once the fate of the monkey clan was changed in the book, the dead elder monkey was miraculously revived.

The monkey tribe rejoiced, and from then on, the world gained a group of undying old demon monkeys.

But Sun Wukong’s escapades brought trouble.

The Lord of the Underworld and Ao Guang, the old Dragon King of the East Sea Dragon Palace, met unexpectedly at the southern gate of the Heavenly Palace. Both had come to seek the Jade Emperor and accuse Sun Wukong of trespassing in the Underworld and causing havoc in the Dragon Palace…

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When Sun Wukong appeared again at the farmstead, he was already an official in the Heavenly Palace.

The monkey arrived in high spirits, eager to share the good news with Chu Xiaoyu.

“Immortal Master, your disciple has become an official in the Heavenly Palace!”

Sun Wukong’s sudden announcement of good news took Chu Xiaoyu by surprise.

That day, Sun Wukong had left in a rush, and there were many things Chu Xiaoyu had intended to tell him but never managed to.

Yet in the blink of an eye, Sun Wukong was now an official in the Heavenly Palace, responsible for tending the horses as the "Horse Supervisor."

The world is ever-changing; plans can never keep pace with the twists of fate.

“Uh… Immortal Master, your disciple has become an official. Aren’t you happy for me?”

After finally waiting for the immortal gate to open, Sun Wukong came rushing in excitement, intent on telling his master that he was now an official in the Heavenly Palace—a glory that had his entire monkey clan bursting with joy.

But seeing his master’s indifferent attitude, neither warm nor cold, it was clear he was not particularly pleased.

Sun Wukong was genuinely puzzled.

Chu Xiaoyu brewed a cup of tea for Sun Wukong, saying, “The weather is hot; drink some tea to cool down and dispel your heat.”

Sun Wukong was not as particular about tea as Chu Xiaoyu. He was a monkey by nature, impatient and never savoring his drink in small sips; instead, he gulped it down in one go.

After downing the tea in a single gulp, Sun Wukong suddenly noticed Chu Xiaoyu’s aura had changed dramatically, and he couldn’t help but ask with curiosity, “Master, it’s only been a few days since we last met, but your transformation is profound.”

What had happened to his master to cause such great change?

A dominating aura enveloped him, intense and unyielding, as if even breathing was constrained.

Sun Wukong felt a shiver run through his heart!

So dominating! So terrifying! So otherworldly!

“Uh… Something has indeed happened to me these past days. But let’s not talk about me for now. Did you storm into the Underworld and alter the Book of Life and Death held by the Lord of the Underworld?”

Sun Wukong had intended to keep this from Chu Xiaoyu, not wanting his master to know.

But he realized, given his master’s ability to foresee everything, it was impossible to hide a fire beneath paper.

Honesty would be rewarded; resistance would only bring harsher consequences.

Sun Wukong could only confess honestly: “Master, after the elder monkey died, I was deeply affected. I had hoped to consult you, but waited and waited, and the immortal gate never opened. In the end…”

“In the end, a monkey under my throne told me that the Lord of the Underworld governs mortal life and death. By altering the Book of Life and Death, we could erase the fate and horoscope of our monkey clan, so they would never grow old or die.”

Sun Wukong laid everything out truthfully.

Throughout, Chu Xiaoyu quietly drank his tea, never indicating his stance.

“Master, your disciple knows his mistake. Please punish me.”

Now that Sun Wukong had become enlightened and entered the world, his thoughts and mentality were little different from humans; his intelligence even surpassed theirs.

“Heh, tell me, what mistake have you made? There’s no need for punishment. But… sigh, Wukong, let me ask you this: you changed the fate and horoscope of your monkey clan in the Book of Life and Death, granting them immortality. But did you ever ask your disciples and followers if they wished for immortality?”

“Immortality is surely the dream of many—never aging, never dying, living as long as heaven and earth. Yet this is also a kind of suffering and torment.”

“You will witness your loved ones, friends, one by one, pass away, while you remain alive. That is suffering of the spirit.”

“Because you never age and never die, no matter what happens, you cannot die. Over time, you grow numb and lose even your final sense of perception. That is suffering of the flesh.”

Eternal life, endless cycles, day after day repeating—ultimately, the only one to drive yourself mad is yourself.