Things definitely wouldn't be that simple—at least, that's what Sun Wukong believed. As he looked at Tang Sanzang, he asked, "Master, don't you think there's sothing fishy about all this?"
"There's definitely sothing suspicious going on," Tang Sanzang replied. "But Wukong, what Bajie said earlier wasn't wrong either. This is indeed a rare opportunity for you. You've always wanted to grow stronger, and if soone is willing to guide you, you could improve much faster. Since he wants to take you as his disciple, why don't you accept?"
Tang Sanzang was fully aware of his own limitations. If it were up to him to teach Wukong, he simply didn't have the ability. But Ye Tian was different. His strength was considerable. If he were the one to train Wukong, then Wukong's power would undoubtedly increase drastically in a short ti.
This was a good thing for Wukong, and as his master, Tang Sanzang naturally wanted to encourage him.
Even so, Wukong still felt hesitant.
No one knew exactly why he felt this way, but it was clear he was deeply conflicted. As the saying goes, "If it doesn't concern you, keep your distance." Others could only offer suggestions; the final decision lay with Wukong himself.
He was the only one who could truly decide.
"Wukong," Tang Sanzang continued, "I ant what I said. If you want to improve your strength quickly, relying on yourself alone won't be enough. You need a teacher. Only with a master's legacy can you truly gain the foundation for strength. Without that, trying to do it all on your own will be incredibly difficult!"
Wukong's mind was still filled with uncertainty. He just couldn't make up his mind. Sothing about the man didn't sit right with him. That's why he was hesitant and wavering.
"Give one more night to think about it."
"Alright, then take your ti."
After returning, Ye Tian felt a bit disappointed. He had thought that once he made his move, success would follow—but to his surprise, things didn't go as planned.
That monkey, Sun Wukong, was clearly looking down on him. He had already given him two chances.
And yet, despite both opportunities, Wukong hadn't accepted either one right away. Was it because he thought Ye Tian wasn't good enough? That he wasn't worth taking seriously?
Opportunities don't wait. If Wukong still refused him next ti, then Ye Tian wasn't going to press the issue anymore. Sun Wukong was a formidable monkey, and if Ye Tian could get him as a disciple, he'd have a powerful right-hand man.
But if Wukong didn't want to stay by his side and instead went to serve the Buddha, then things would beco much more complicated.
After all, the Buddha's power was nothing to scoff at. Both sides wanted to cultivate a strong follower. Naturally, Ye Tian wanted to draw Wukong to his own side!
Lately, the whole matter had left him quite troubled. So much so that even his hair had begun to turn white. People say cultivation brings eternal youth, but sotis, even cultivation couldn't keep stress from aging you.
"Sigh, is there really nothing more I can do?"
"Forget it. No use dwelling on it now. I've already said what needed to be said to Sun Wukong—now it all depends on him. If he agrees, then it's a done deal. But if he refuses… then it's a failure. It all hinges on Wukong's choice."
Ye Tian had thought things through clearly. Everything ca down to Wukong's decision.
If he said yes, it would all go smoothly. But if he refused, it would be a real headache.
"Wukong, you'd better not disappoint . If you do, then you won't be my friend—you'll be my enemy."
To gain a foothold in this world, one must possess great power. Without it, surviving would be incredibly hard.
That's why Ye Tian wasn't just focusing on making himself stronger—he also needed allies. And if he could win Wukong over, he'd be in an even stronger position.
He'd already tried to recruit Wukong twice, but both tis Wukong had brushed him off. So Ye Tian decided it was best to wait a bit longer and give Wukong ti to think. If Wukong eventually saw things clearly, he'd join Ye Tian's camp—and when that day ca, he'd surely call him Master.
That night, Sun Wukong had a dream. In it, he had beco a Grand Supre Golden Immortal—invincible. He stood before the Jade Emperor and sent him flying with a single punch.
Then, he t the Buddha. The Buddha once again tried to trap him beneath the Five-Fingered Mountain, but this ti, Wukong didn't flinch. He raised his hand and shattered the mountain with ease!
It was an exhilarating dream. Wukong hadn't imagined he could be so powerful. He laughed in his sleep, only to wake himself up with his own laughter. Once he was awake, he realized it had only been a dream… and couldn't help wishing it were real.
Strength was incredibly important. Without enough power, survival itself beca a struggle. At that mont, Wukong had a true awakening.
What Tang Sanzang had said earlier was absolutely right—if he wanted to beco stronger, he needed an opportunity.
And now, that opportunity was right in front of him. Was he really going to let it slip by?
He might be a monkey, but he still aspired to rise above.
After hitting a bottleneck in his cultivation, progress had beco nearly impossible. Now, Sun Wukong had made up his mind—since Ye Tian had extended the olive branch, then he would accept it!
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