armyinform Chapter 987 Immortals and Heaven
Chapter 987 Immortals and Heaven
Chapter 987 Immortals and Heaven
"Thank you for your hard work. The Monkey King's judgment is correct. I will discuss with S.H.I.E.L.D. about the ownership of the spoils."
At the Shenmao Bureau, after Zheng Xian finished communicating with Captain Li of the mecha unit, all that remained of this war that affected the nine realms was the finishing touches.
Malekith, Laufey the King of Frost Giants, and Sind, the Queen of Fire Giants, all died. Most of the remaining ones were insignificant trash. Even the female angel leader was not as strong as the three of them. She was not something that superheroes from various continents could deal with.
In other words, the work that needed to be done by the Shenmao Bureau has been completed, and all Zheng Xian needs to worry about is the post-processing communication work and the "trophies".
"Ether particles, infinity gems..." Zheng Xian actually knew the origin and background of that thing.
As a Chinese organization with a long history and strict mythological heritage, the Spear of God Bureau has a much deeper foundation than it appears. Even without the mecha corps, Zheng Xian never worries that the earth will be destroyed by those gods from the nine realms.
After all, the Nine Realms Gods are just European gods, and since there is the Monkey King, China naturally has other "gods of its own", but it is difficult to see those gods appear in this era.
Maybe we should find a way to contact Heaven? Aether particles might not be something that S.H.I.E.L.D. could study, but they couldn't be given to S.H.I.E.L.D. for nothing.
Just as he was weighing the pros and cons, an agent from the S.H.I.E. knocked on the door and entered.
"Commander, the 'Eight Immortals' are here."
Zheng Xian was startled: "You came just in time."
He walked out quickly to greet them.
The Eight Immortals are the eight Taoist gods that are widely circulated in folk legends - Li Tieguai, Han Zhongli, Lü Dongbin, Zhang Guolao, He Xiangu, Lan Caihe, Han Xiangzi, and Cao Guojiu.
Of course, the ones who came to the S.H.I.E. Bureau were not the eight gods themselves, but eight superheroes who, like Ji Xing, had inherited the power of the Great Sage, and had obtained the inheritance and power of the eight gods. (In Marvel's setting, these eight seemed to be downgraded to ordinary superheroes, so let's make a second setting.)
They are affiliated with the Shenmao Bureau, but also form their own organization. They occasionally interact with each other and are the best intermediaries when Zheng Xian wants to contact the Heavenly Court.
Soon, Zheng Xian met these eight people in the conference room. There were seven men and one woman, young and strong. They looked completely different from the real Eight Immortals. Han Zhongli, with his chest exposed, even had eight pack abdominal muscles.
"Director Zheng, long time no see."
The two sides greeted each other first, and Han Zhongli said, "The eight of us happened to be gathering at the beach in Liao Province these days, and suddenly encountered the attack of those fire giants, and we also watched a good show."
"It is actually true that the Lan Technology Group mass-produces the Iron Man armor for the US SHIELD. The development of technology is truly amazing. It has enabled ordinary people to pursue superheroes." Zhang Guolao shook his head with some emotion.
"In my opinion, if there are hundreds or thousands of soldiers wearing armor, even ordinary immortals and gods will be unable to resist. It's really cool." Cao Guojiu said with envy: "Director Zheng, I wonder if I have a chance to get a set of that thing?"
Zheng Xian smiled slightly: "At present, mechas must be supplied to the army first. You have the inheritance and power of immortals, and you don't need them for self-defense. Of course, if you want a set of mechas for research or other purposes, Aizen is now in the Shenlei Bureau. You can contact him directly, and you can also customize a set of mechas with the appearance of your choice."
"Choose your own choice?" He Xiangu's eyes lit up, and she was obviously interested: "Okay, let's go find him."
"Let's talk business first." The team leader, Tieguai Li, interrupted the others' interest in the mechas and said, "Director, how is the battle going now? I saw on the news that almost all continents are caught in the flames of war. Do you need our help?"
Zheng Xian smiled and said, "Thank you for your worry. The problem has been basically solved. If necessary, I will call all eight of you to an emergency meeting. But now there is one other thing..."
He told the Eight Immortals about the 'trophy' and said, "I wonder if there is any information about it in your inheritance. Well, whether there is or not, I hope you can contact the Heavenly Court to see what the immortals think."
"Ether particles? Never heard of it..." Tieguai Li frowned and looked around, only to receive a shake of the head in response. He then turned back and said, "I understand. I will report this to the Heavenly Court.
But this time we came here not only to see if we need help, but also to do something under the orders of the gods... Director Zheng, I heard that the power of the Monkey King has a successor?"
Zheng Xian was stunned and asked, "Do you mean 'The Monkey King' or 'The Great Sage Equaling Heaven'?"
Tieguai Li was also stunned: "Is there any difference between these two?"
Zheng Xian explained: "You eight haven't come to the Shenmao Bureau in the past few months, so there are some things you don't understand. As early as eight months ago, the power of the Great Sage had already been inherited..."
He explained the transition from 'Monkey King Sun Wukong' to 'Great Sage Equaling Heaven Qi Xing'. The Eight Immortals looked at each other for a few seconds and said, "We just received the task half a day ago. It should be the latter one."
Zheng Xian was not surprised, just a little shocked. As expected, Qi Xing could tolerate the power of the Monkey King better, at least much more than the Monkey King... Just look at his momentum after getting the golden cudgel, even an ordinary person like Zheng Xian could tell.
But Zheng Xian didn't expect that this would be enough to alarm the Heavenly Court. The real Monkey King Sun Wukong has been suppressed in the Eight Hot Hells for who knows how many years, for unknown reasons. Legend has it that he offended the Jade Emperor, but it is unknown how much the legend has been processed and embellished. Perhaps only the Monkey King himself can explain it clearly.
Now the immortals and gods are paying attention to Ji Xing... Could it be that he can also be implicated because he obtained the Great Sage's inheritance?
He asked tentatively: "What are the specific instructions of the immortals and gods?"
Han Zhongli said: "Let us activate the Five Mountains Formation and lead him to Daluo Heaven. There is an immortal who wants to see him, but we don't know who it is."
Zheng Xian was shocked: "You want to take him to heaven?! This..."
It is very rare for immortals to interfere in the mortal world, let alone guide a mortal to heaven. When was the last time such a thing happened? Was it the "ascension of Sanfeng Zhenren"?
Can Qi Xing come back? The Shenmao Bureau has just gained a capable general... No, more importantly, he is a child of our China, a free mortal who should not worship immortals or Buddhas!
Zheng Xian is a "patriot". As the director of the Shenmao Bureau, he respects the immortals who protect one side, but he thinks that mortals should dominate the world, and immortals should not interfere in the affairs of the mortal world.
But facing the will of the gods, as the director of the Spear of God Bureau, he was unable to object. At this moment, a certain idea really emerged in his mind - if the mechas were stronger, it would be great. If the mecha army could be stronger than the gods in heaven, then we can completely 'take charge', right?
Now, I can only pray silently.
He asked the Eight Immortals for information, but what they knew was very limited. So a few hours later, he could only explain the matter to Ji Xing with some worry and helplessness.
Ji Xing was slightly startled, his face full of surprise.
"Is there really a Heaven? Haha, I guess so. The Monkey King is real, so how could there not be a Heaven? I actually have the chance to see the Heaven? This is really... can I meet the Jade Emperor? Oh... no, does the Monkey King have some conflicts with the Jade Emperor..."
You should be more careful. Zheng Xian complained in his heart, but Ji Xing's behavior was consistent with that of a young man who was shocked at first hearing something. He explained: "Most myths and legends are changed and fabricated by the people. The Monkey King's havoc in heaven was also embellished too much.
You are lucky enough to be taken to heaven this time, so you should listen more and talk less, and answer all the questions from the immortals truthfully, understand, Qi Xing?"
"Yes, I understand." Ji Xing was still a little excited and said, "How should I go? What should I prepare? Oh, by the way, I have to talk to the chairman first, at least I have to ask for leave..."
An hour later, it was late at night.
At the top of the Five Mountains, the highest point, a mysterious light suddenly broke the silence of the night.
The light gathered towards the center, illuminating the shadow of a palace in the endless sky, forming a heavenly road like a rainbow bridge, leading Ji Xing across dimensions into Daluotian, the mythical heaven!
This wonder was seen by many night owls. Because of today's 'alien' invasion, many people stayed awake all night, worried about the coming disaster, while some were fanatical about the mecha corps and believed in it.
In the Divine Spear Bureau, Aizen looked at the sky with a faint smile on his lips.
"Have I been discovered? As expected of a world ranked high in the Extreme World, and as expected of Ji Xingjun, I can hide from the guy who saw through me. Is this a test? Haha, the real test starts from here, come on, Ji Xingjun."
……
Surrounded by colorful light, Ji Xing passed through a world barrier. It was a very familiar feeling, but his face was full of anticipation and curiosity.
When his feet landed on the ground, Ji Xing looked around and saw a magnificent world unfolding before his eyes. Under his feet were endless white clouds, undulating like waves, yet so soft and peaceful.
In the distance, palaces are scattered in an orderly manner in the sea of clouds, covered with glazed tiles, sparkling with colorful light under the sun. There are also cranes soaring in the sky, occasionally making melodious calls, adding a bit of the aura of the "fairyland".
"This, this is the fairyland...Heaven?" Ji Xing couldn't help but murmured.
"Yes, welcome to heaven."
A voice suddenly sounded beside him.
Ji Xing was startled and turned around quickly, then saw an old man with white hair and beard.
His image is very distinctive, with a very long forehead that bulges forward. He holds a crooked jade staff with a dove-head shape, and a small gourd is tied to the upper half. He has a kind face and looks very immortal.
"Are you...the birthday girl?"
The God of Longevity among the Three Stars of Fortune, Longevity and Happiness is also known as the Old Man of the South Pole, the Immortal of the South Pole, the Eternal Emperor of the South Pole, the Eternal Emperor of the Jade Purity True King of the High Divine Sky, and the Eternal Lord of Life of the South Pole.
He was the immortal in charge of longevity and held a high status in heaven. The portraits of him circulating among the people were almost identical to his real image, so Ji Xing was able to recognize him at a glance.
The birthday star stroked his long beard with his hand, smiled kindly, looked Ji Xing up and down and said, "It's amazing. With a mortal body, he almost carries one hundred percent of the monkey's power. There is actually someone in the mortal world who is so suitable for the monkey's inheritance, and it has met him."
He praised you for a few times before saying, "Don't be nervous, my friend. I have some friendship with that monkey head. I realized that it has found a suitable successor and the power you have obtained is enough to rank at the bottom of the immortal class. That's why I asked the descendant of the Eight Immortals to bring you to the Heavenly Palace and have a chat with you for a while."
Ji Xing relaxed his reserved attitude and bowed to the birthday star solemnly: "Please give me your orders, Immortal."
"It's just a casual chat, how can it be an order? If that monkey knew that I was bullying his successor, I'm afraid I'd be beaten a few times when he escapes from the Eight Hot Hells one day."
Hearing this, Ji Xing showed curiosity and asked, "Shou Xing... Immortal, I wonder... can I know why the Great Sage was imprisoned in hell?"
"Of course, it's just a small matter." The God of Longevity shook his head and said, "That monkey is naturally unruly and doesn't obey discipline. Even though he is among the immortals, he often contradicts the Jade Emperor and doesn't listen to his orders. Once he made too much trouble, the Jade Emperor personally imprisoned him in the Eight Hot Hells.
Alas, if the monkey had been willing to surrender, he would have been unsealed and returned long ago, but the monkey actually preferred to be the king of the Eight Hot Hells rather than return to heaven, and this stasis lasted for a thousand years. "
He sighed: "Now that you have inherited the Monkey Head's legacy, why not find an opportunity to give the Monkey Head some words of advice and save him from the suffering of the Eight Heats as soon as possible."
“Advise…” Ji Xing said with some difficulty: “Although I have received the inheritance of the Great Sage, I have never received the Great Sage’s teachings, and I don’t know how to contact the Great Sage. As for the Eight Hot Hells… I can’t go there even more.”
"Really? Since he has the golden cudgel, the monkey should be able to contact you from the Eight Hot Hells... Hasn't he? That's consistent with the monkey's character." The birthday star shook his head and smiled, saying, "I called you up here with the intention of advising you, but it seems that's not necessary now."
"Advise?" Ji Xing asked doubtfully.
"Ah, I'm afraid that the monkey has a rebellious mentality again. Once he gets a successor like you, he will contact you to cooperate with you inside and outside and directly destroy the seal that the Jade Emperor has placed on him, which will add to his crime!" said the Birthday Star.
Ji Xing's face showed realization: "So that's why I was summoned to Heaven? Please rest assured, Immortal Shouxing. Although I have received some power from the Great Sage, as a mortal, I still know what I can and cannot do. That kind of thing will never happen. Even if the Great Sage wants to take back his power, I will never dare to interfere with the laws of Heaven!"
"Then I am relieved." The birthday star smiled and said, "But the name 'Shou Xing Xianren' is really awkward. You can call me 'Nanji Xianweng' or just 'Xianweng'."
"Immortal Master." Ji Xing called respectfully.
The birthday star stroked his beard and nodded again: "Actually, after seeing you, I know that my previous worries were unnecessary. I have troubled you to make an extra trip... If you are willing, I will take you around the Heavenly Palace next."
Ji Xing paused, then said with surprise, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble, Immortal Master?"
“It’s just a small matter.” The birthday boy took a step forward, while Ji Xing lagged behind him half a step and quickly caught up.
The birthday boy was evaluating in his mind: Just an ordinary, lucky mortal?
Ji Xing was also making an assessment in his mind: an immortal with decent strength and not too much of a threat.
I was having a writer's block, so I missed yesterday's post. Sorry.
The description of Chinese mythology in American comics is... just a mess, so I have to create many things, otherwise it would be too uncomfortable.