Black Myth! Wukong kills gods and Buddhas!

In the past, before the heaven and earth were separated, there was a chaos. There was a stone monkey named Wukong, who broke out of the stone from the Flower and Fruit Mountain in the Aolai Kingdom of the Dongsheng Shenzhou, and shocked the three realms. He was intelligent and had great magical powers. He protected Tang Monk on his journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures. After going through 81 difficulties, he finally achieved enlightenment. However, Wukong's legend does not end there. He still has unfinished business, so he hides in the mortal world and is called "the man in the stone".

It is said that after Wukong achieved success, he often returned to Huaguo Mountain to visit his old friend. One day, the mountain wind suddenly blew, and the clouds and mists were swirling. Wukong suddenly felt a palpitation in his heart, as if something strange had happened. So he stepped on the clouds and descended to a hidden valley called "Zangfeng Mountain Valley". This place was full of strange rocks and sparse vegetation. There was only a land temple standing alone on the cliff.

Wukong walked into the temple. The incense was cold and the place was covered with dust. Suddenly, he heard a faint sound coming from the back of the temple. Wukong became suspicious and followed the sound. He saw a stone cave with a narrow entrance that could only accommodate one person. Wukong turned into a golden light and flashed into the cave. He saw that the cave was deep and dim. There were strange totems carved on the stone walls, which looked like ancient characters and talismans, which made people feel awe.

After going several feet deep, Wukong's eyes lit up and he saw a stone man standing in the cave. He had an ancient appearance and a dignified face, but his eyes were closed, as if he was sleeping. Next to him, there was a stone spirit that looked like a child, holding a stone staff, circling around the stone man, muttering something, as if casting a spell. Wukong was shocked when he saw this, and thought to himself, "Who is this god who can control the stone spirit?"

Just as he was about to go forward to ask, he suddenly heard the stone man speak, his voice was like a bell, shaking the cave and echoing: "I am the man in the stone, born here since the beginning of chaos. For billions of years, I have absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, and have been illuminated by the sun and the moon, and have the shape I have today. However, heaven and earth are ruthless, and time flies. Although I am immortal, I cannot escape the pain of loneliness."

Wukong felt compassion when he heard this, and stepped forward and bowed, saying, "So it's Senior Shizhong, Wukong is honored to meet you. I wonder what's bothering you, or if you need Wukong's help?"

The man in the stone slowly opened his eyes, looked at Wukong with a deep gaze, and sighed: "Wukong, you are a spirit monkey born by heaven and earth, with extraordinary wisdom and great magical powers. I have a favor to ask of you, and I hope you can help me."

Wukong said: "Senior, please feel free to speak. Wukong will do his best."

The man in the stone said, "Although I have a stone body, I have a mind. For billions of years, I have observed the changes in the world and realized the truth of the great Dao. However, the stone body is heavy and it is difficult for me to move, let alone practice. I would like to borrow a strand of your true energy to help me shed my stone body and transform into a real body to prove the great Dao."

Wukong was silent for a moment after hearing this and said, "What you requested is not something I can easily grant. True essence is the foundation of a cultivator. Once lost, one's cultivation will be greatly reduced. But considering that you are alone and helpless, Wukong is willing to lend a helping hand."

After saying this, Wukong closed his eyes and concentrated, mobilized the inner energy in his body, and slowly crossed over to the man in the stone. A stream of golden light gushed out from Wukong's palm, turned into a stream, and flowed into the body of the man in the stone. The man in the stone trembled all over, and the stone body gradually became transparent, as if there was life flowing in it.

After a while, the golden light dissipated, and the man in the stone opened his eyes, with wisdom shining in his eyes. His body shape also changed, from a stone body to an old man in green, with a kind face and a majestic demeanor. The old man bowed to Wukong and said, "Thank you Wukong for your help. I was finally able to shed my stone body and transform into my real body. I will never forget this kindness."

Wukong smiled and said, "You are too polite, Senior. It was just a small favor for Wukong, so it's nothing to worry about. But what are your plans for the future, Senior?"

The old man said, "Now that I have transformed into a human form, I should find a quiet place to practice in seclusion, so as to attain immortality. Wukong, although you and I are not of the same kind, the bond we have today is better than that of family. If we are lucky enough to meet again in the future, we will definitely drink a pot of good wine together."

Wukong smiled and said, "Okay, okay. Take care, senior. I'm leaving now." After saying that, Wukong turned into a ray of golden light and flew away into the air.

Since then, the man in the stone has lived in seclusion in the mountains, practicing Buddhism. Wukong also continued to protect Tang Monk on his journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Although the journey was long and difficult, his determination finally paid off. The relationship between the man in the stone and Wukong was shallow but deep, and it became a good story in the three realms that has been passed down through the ages.

As time goes by, the world changes, and everything in the world is in a state of flux. After Wukong went west to seek the scriptures, he went through countless hardships and finally achieved enlightenment, becoming a member of the immortal class and guarding the peace of the land. The man in the stone, on the other hand, practiced in seclusion in the mountains, day and night, improving his cultivation day by day, and gradually realized the true meaning of the Great Dao.

One day, the sky and the earth suddenly had strange phenomena. Dark clouds covered the sky and thunder roared, as if something big was going to happen. The man in the stone knew that this was the coming of the heavenly calamity, which was the inevitable path for practitioners, so he stood up and came out of retreat, standing on the top of the mountain, ready to face this test.

Under the heavenly calamity, thunder and lightning were as if they were going to turn all living things in the world into nothingness. The man in the stone closed his eyes and concentrated, with a faint green light surrounding his body. It was the result of his many years of practice and also his reliance on fighting against the heavenly calamity.

However, the power of the heavenly tribulation was so strong that even a cultivator like the Stone Man felt unprecedented pressure. He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to fight against the power of the heavenly tribulation. For a moment, on the top of the mountain, the wind and clouds changed, and the light shone, as if there was only him and the endless thunder in the world.

Just as the man in the stone was about to run out of energy, a golden light broke through the air from afar, like a god descending from heaven, instantly dissolving the power of the calamity into nothingness. The golden light dissipated, revealing the figure of Wukong, who stood beside the man in the stone with a smile on his face, holding the golden hoop.

"Senior, Wukong is late." Wukong smiled, his eyes full of concern.

Seeing this, the Stone Man felt a warm current in his heart. He knew that Wukong must have taken a great risk to come to help in time. He looked at Wukong gratefully and said, "Wukong, although you and I are not of the same kind, your friendship is better than that of a brother. I, the Stone Man, will never forget your kindness today."

Wukong waved his hands and said, "Senior, you are too polite. As a cultivator, Wukong should be happy to help others. Moreover, you have a high level of cultivation. If you can successfully survive this disaster, you will be able to go further and achieve the supreme path."

After that, the two smiled at each other, and their friendship became even deeper. Afterwards, Wukong accompanied the man in the stone back to his retreat, helping him to recuperate and recover.

After this baptism of heavenly tribulation, the man in the stone has reached a higher level of cultivation and has a deeper understanding of the Great Dao. He knows that the road of cultivation is long and difficult, and only with good intentions can one go further.

After helping the Man in the Stone to survive the catastrophe, Wukong also gained more insights and strength. He knew that as a cultivator, he should not only pursue personal cultivation, but also care about the people of the world and protect the peace of the place with his own strength.

From then on, the Stone Man and Wukong became close friends regardless of age difference. They often met at the top of the Flower-Fruit Mountain, drinking wine and talking about the great truth. Their story became a legend in the Three Realms and became a model and example for later generations to learn from.