Kidnapping the entire Journey to the West, starting by turning Sun Wukong against his own side.

Chapter 1

Wuzhi Mountain, at its foot.

Chen Fan, carrying a tattered basket filled with sour wild fruits, moved closer to the figure hiding in the crevice of the rocks.

It's been a hundred years.

He was transported to this world and was trapped here, with only one job: feeding this monkey day after day.

"You mischievous monkey, dinner's ready!"

Chen Fan's voice was numb and lacked any inflection.

From the crevice in the rock, the golden-furred monkey opened its fiery eyes, glancing at him with eyes full of ferocity and mockery.

"It's these rotten fruits again. Can't you get something good?"

The monkey's voice was like a broken gong, it was awful.

Chen Fan ignored him and stuffed the fruit into the crack in the rock.

He was just an ordinary person. In this Journey to the West world where demons and monsters roamed everywhere, it was already a miracle that he could survive.

Besides, there's an unseen force that's keeping him trapped within this ten-mile radius, so he can't escape even if he wanted to.

My daily work consists of delivering food to this future Monkey King, now a monkey stuck in jail, Sun Wukong.

The monkey snatched the fruit and took a big bite, splashing juice everywhere.

"Kid, it's been a hundred years and you're still alive. You're pretty tough."

Chen Fan gave a slight smirk, which was considered a reply.

Just as he was about to leave, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Detected that the host has been checking in at Wuzhi Mountain for a hundred years, feeling utterly despondent and devoid of any zest for life, meeting the basic standard of "not being morally blackmailed"—the Journey to the West System is officially activated!]

Chen Fan stood frozen in place.

system?

This golden touch, a hundred years overdue, has finally arrived?

[New player quest released: Change Sun Wukong's fate.]

[Mission Description: As a lawless demon king, Sun Wukong shouldn't be wasting his will here, waiting for a weak monk to rescue him. The host needs to rekindle the fire within him, making him understand that his destiny should be broken by himself, not by the charity of others.]

[Task Reward: A New Player Gift Pack.]

[Punishment for mission failure: None.]

Chen Fan was dumbfounded.

Try to turn Sun Wukong against his will?

Why should he jump out of the stone without waiting for Tang Sanzang?

What kind of system is this?

If this succeeds, wouldn't the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures be ruined?

"Hey kid, what are you daydreaming about?"

Sun Wukong's voice came through, sounding a little impatient.

Chen Fan snapped out of his daze and looked at the unruly eyes peeking out from the crack in the rock, feeling a pang of unease.

Having lived with this monkey for a hundred years, he knew better than anyone how terrifying it was.

Even when suppressed, that ferocity ingrained in his bones never dissipated.

Sending him to turn Sun Wukong against his will is no different from sending him to his death.

"It's nothing."

Chen Fan shook his head, deciding to slip away first and study the system properly.

"stop."

Sun Wukong suddenly shouted.

Chen Fan stopped in his tracks.

"I'm stuck here, bored to death."

The monkey's voice held a playful tone, "Tell me about what's happening outside."

Chen Fan's heart skipped a beat.

This might be... an opportunity.

He turned around and squatted down in front of the crevice again:

"What do you want to hear?"

"Tell me, how are those gods doing these days?"

Sun Wukong's tone revealed an undisguised hatred.

Chen Fan didn't speak immediately; he knew this was the entry point.

He didn't talk about how powerful the Heavenly Court was, nor did he mention how prosperous Buddhism was.

He told a story.

A story about Flower Fruit Mountain.

"I heard that ever since you, Great Sage, were imprisoned here, Flower Fruit Mountain was burned down by the Heavenly Court. Many of the monkeys and their followers died or were injured, and the rest were bullied by a little demon called the Mischievous Demon King, living a life worse than death."

Chen Fan's voice was flat, as if he were talking about someone else's business.

From within the crevice of the rock, those golden eyes instantly revealed a fierce glint.

"What did you say?!"

A terrifying, demonic aura seeped out from the cracks in the rocks, making it hard for people to breathe.

The rocks rustled, and it felt like the entire Wuzhi Mountain was shaking.

Despite the pressure, Chen Fan continued:

"I've also heard that the six great sages who swore brotherhood with you back then are now all living carefree lives as their own mountain kings, and have long forgotten about you, their seventh brother."

"The Bull Demon King married Princess Jade Face at Mount Jilei, and they lived a very happy life."

"Bo Peng Demon King and Jiao Demon King each occupy a territory, and they have a lot of demon soldiers under their command."

"Only you are trapped here, like a dog, waiting for a mortal to come and rescue you five hundred years from now."

Every word was like a knife, stabbing into Sun Wukong's heart.

"You're asking for it!"

Sun Wukong roared, unleashing a torrent of demonic energy that bent the surrounding trees.

Chen Fan was thrown away by the shockwave and crashed heavily to the ground. He coughed up blood as soon as he felt a sweet taste in his throat.

But he wasn't afraid. Instead, he got up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and stared straight into those crazed eyes.

"Isn't what I said true?"

"The Monkey King, the Victorious Fighting Buddha? Sounds so impressive!"

"But now, you can't even protect your monkey offspring, and even the mortals who bring you food can point fingers at you."

Are you willing to accept this?

Chen Fan's voice wasn't loud, but it echoed through the valley.

Sun Wukong fell silent.

The violent demonic energy gradually receded.

The eyes in the crevice were fixed on Chen Fan, their emotions a jumbled mess.

There was anger, resentment, and a hint of...confusion.

[Ding! Sun Wukong's resolve has wavered; mission completion rate 10%.]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the stage reward: Chaotic Foundation (Beginner).]

[Chaotic Origins: Your origins and background have become unclear; below the level of a sage, no one can predict your past or future.]

A warm current flowed through Chen Fan's body. He could feel that his mortal body was undergoing some inexplicable changes.

The invisible force that had been holding him back loosened a little.

He glanced at Sun Wukong, who was still silent, and without saying another word, turned and left.

The food has been delivered, and the conversation has been completed.

Now, it's up to the monkey to decide what to do.

Chen Fan returned to the dilapidated hut, sat cross-legged, and began to feel the changes in his body.

"Chaos and its origins..."

In this world where gods and powerful beings are everywhere, having your background easily discovered is like running naked.

This reward is more substantial than any cultivation technique or magical treasure.

This is the key to survival.

"System, open the newbie gift pack."

Chen Fan muttered to himself.

[Ding! New player gift pack successfully opened.]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained:]

[1. Fragment of the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" (Human Immortal Scroll).]

2. One ginseng fruit.

3. Storage space (one cubic meter).

Chen Fan's breathing became heavy.

The Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques!

This is a top-tier cultivation technique that can lead to physical immortality; it's what Erlang Shen Yang Jian and Sun Wukong practiced.

Although it was only a fragment, it was enough for him, a mere mortal, to undergo a complete transformation.

There's also the ginseng fruit; just smelling it will grant you 360 years of life; eating one will grant you 47,000 years of life.

This is incredible luck!

Without hesitation, Chen Fan took out the ginseng fruit that looked like a child.

The aroma of fruit wafted out, making every pore on his body open up.

He swallowed the ginseng fruit in one gulp.

A massive amount of life essence dissolved within his body, cleansing his limbs and bones.

His body is being modified and strengthened at an alarming rate.

At the same time, the incantations of the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques" Human Immortal Scroll flowed through his mind on their own.

His cultivation level began to rise steadily.

Refining essence into qi, and transforming qi into spirit... Overnight, he was no longer a mortal and stepped into the path of immortality.

The next morning, when Chen Fan opened his eyes again, his entire demeanor was completely different.