Chapter 387: Preparing to Participate
"What? It's the Transformation List!"
Sun Wukong, who was drinking at the moment, looked up at the sky. He hadn't expected the Golden List Livestream to be featuring the Transformation List this time. When it came to transformations, he was second to none in this world—after all, he had mastered the Seventy-Two Transformations!
"Haha! Heaven truly favors me! The Golden List Livestream is ranking transformations this time, which means I, Sun Wukong, will definitely make it onto the list!"
The Bull Demon King took a bite of meat, chewed it, and said, "I wonder if I can make it onto the list too?"
"Big Brother, are you planning to participate as well?"
"Of course! How could I miss out on something like this? Even if I only manage to rank somewhere, I can still earn some rewards, right, Brother?"
"That's true!"
"It's just that my transformation skills aren't as extensive as yours. But I still have confidence that I can make it onto the list. Besides, it'll be fun to join in. Second Brother, I'll go with you!"
From a distance, a woman walked toward them. She was none other than the Bull Demon King's wife—Princess Iron Fan!
"Old Bull, why are you still drinking here? The Golden List Livestream has appeared—you should start preparing! The livestream rankings always have great rewards. If you get ready properly, you might win even better prizes!"
"Heh, even if I go, it's just to join in for fun. Honestly, I think the one with the best chance this time is Second Brother, Sun Wukong. Wukong, you're our greatest hope this time. You must get a good ranking!"
"I understand."
"Hey, Wukong, if you win any good treasures, don't forget about your big brother! While you were away, your Flower Fruit Mountain has been looked after entirely by me and your big brother!"
Although Sun Wukong felt a little displeased, he could only nod for now. No matter what, the Bull Demon King was his sworn elder brother, and Princess Iron Fan was technically his sister-in-law. Even if he was annoyed, he had to tolerate it.
"Wukong! Wukong!"
At that moment, Tang Sanzang came rushing toward him, calling out, "Wukong, did you see? This time, the Golden List Livestream is ranking transformations! That means you're guaranteed to make it into the Top Ten!"
"Top Ten? Master, you're underestimating me! I'm definitely going for First Place this time—it's mine!"
"What? First place? That might not be possible. I know someone whose transformation skills surpass yours!"
"Who are you talking about?"
"Of course, it's your master, Patriarch Bodhi. If he participates in the Golden List Livestream, the first place won't be yours. You only know the Seventy-Two Transformations, but your master, Patriarch Bodhi, surely knows even more!"
"Well… but he wouldn't steal my spotlight, would he? He is my master, after all—he wouldn't embarrass me like that, right?"
"He may be your master, but that doesn't mean he won't participate just because you're joining."
"Hmm… that's true."
Sun Wukong furrowed his brows. Then he thought—whatever! As long as he secured a good ranking, that was enough. The Golden List Livestream's Top Ten rewards weren't always based solely on rank—sometimes, those ranked lower received even better prizes than those at the top.
Back when he was learning transformation techniques under Patriarch Bodhi, he had suffered greatly. He had been whipped numerous times by his master. So if he had to go back to Patriarch Bodhi's cave now and continue learning more transformations, he honestly wasn't too eager.
After all, he already knew Seventy-Two Transformations—that was more than enough. There was no need to go back and torture himself again!
"Master, can I have some wine?"
"Wine? What nonsense! When are you coming back with me?"
At this, Sun Wukong said, "I'll go back with you—but only after the Golden List Livestream is over."
"Ugh! You're so caught up in this Golden List Livestream that you're delaying our journey to the West!"
Tang Sanzang was eager to reach the Western Heaven to retrieve the scriptures. Once they completed their journey, they could enlighten all beings. That was his mission—to obtain the scriptures and return to Tang Dynasty. He had no interest in the Golden List Livestream at all.
However, ever since the Golden List Livestream appeared in this world, even deities from the Heavenly Realm and the Buddhist Realm had been drawn in. Many immortals were now neglecting their duties just to participate!
"Master, you want me to grow stronger, right? Although I have some strength now, I still struggle to protect you sometimes. If I can improve my abilities, I'll be able to protect you better. Don't you think so?"
"Hmm… that's true. As my disciple, you do need to be strong. Wukong, since this ranking is about transformations, you must be confident, right?"
"Of course! Oh, by the way, Master, hurry and tell Bajie and Sha Wujing to get ready—we'll all go together!"
"Alright, I'll go inform them now."
"Master, aren't you going to participate?"
"Me? What for? I don't know any transformation techniques—what a pointless question!"
Tang Sanzang had no intention of joining the Transformation List ranking. If he participated, he would gain absolutely nothing, so he immediately turned to find Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing.
After Tang Sanzang left, the Bull Demon King said, "Second Brother, what future do you have following that stinking monk? Wouldn't it be better to stay in Flower Fruit Mountain and live freely as a mountain king?"
"Of course, I understand what you mean. I would love to stay in Flower Fruit Mountain and be a carefree king. But traveling to the Western Heaven to retrieve the scriptures isn't something I can refuse. This is an order from the Buddha and Guanyin—they assigned me to be Tang Sanzang's disciple and accompany him on his journey. It's my duty, and I can't just abandon it. Otherwise, I'll never be able to remove this cursed Golden Headband!"
Thinking about this made Sun Wukong furious. One day, he would grow strong enough to break free. And when that day came, his first priority would be to seek revenge on Tathagata Buddha for sealing him beneath Five Elements Mountain all those years ago!
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