Chapter 99 Step Back
Tongming Hall.
Taibai Jinxing recounted Wukong’s actions in the Earthly Fiends Division in great detail, and concluded with praise, "Your Majesty possesses insight like a blazing torch. Even I had not noticed that, apart from his unexpected strength, the Great Sage also possesses such military talent.
From establishing his might to gaining trust, every word and action followed a clear method, easily gaining basic control over the complex situation in the Earthly Fiends Division."
The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, feeling equally surprised in his heart, but his expression remained as serene as clouds and as light as the breeze. He said, "Don’t be hasty in your flattery, the Ji brothers may be of no great use, but Ziwei and Hook Chen must not be underestimated.
The two brothers, one versed in the pen and the other in the sword; if Wukong can get past this hurdle, then he would truly be formidable."
"Your Majesty sees every detail; you will surely help the Great Sage turn calamities into blessings!" Taibai Jinxing quickly said.
"I never said I would send you down this time, so what are you worried about?" the Jade Emperor turned and glanced at him,
"This servant thanks His Majesty for the heavenly grace!" Taibai Jinxing bowed respectfully and breathed a sigh of relief.
His Majesty had ordered Wukong to take charge of the Earthly Fiends Division, and soon he would descend to the mortal world to join forces with the Martial Emperor in a campaign against the Demon Sect.
Recently, he had also been observing Wukong and the Earthly Fiends Division upon imperial orders, which worried him—he feared His Majesty might casually order him to join the army descending to the mortal world to vanquish demons.