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β¦The Xorath universe was a wreckβcraters smoking, spires crumbled, looking like a cosmic toddler threw a tantrum. Sun Wukong, still in his Super Sun 2 glow, leaned on his Ruyi Jingu Bang like it was a fancy walking stick, grinning at the kneeling King Xorath. The bat-king's godly flames were dim, his armor dented, but his eyes burned with something newβrespect. The air was calm for once, no explosions, just the two titans sizing each other up. Wukong scratched his furry chin, ready to break the tension with his usual sass. Xorath, on the other hand, was all serious, like a grumpy grandpa who forgot how to smile.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ So, Bat-Boy, you joining the Monkey King Chaos Crew or what? I mean, you're pretty toughβalmost made me break a sweat! Almost. Let's team up, smash some universes, maybe grab some cosmic tacos after. Whaddaya think?β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ You jest, Monkey King, but I see no humor in defeat. You areβ¦ unlike any I've faced. I've battled the mightiest of ten universesβkings with power to erase me from existence itself. I crushed them all. Yet, one Heaven God bested me, left me humbled. You, Wukong, are stronger still. I've never witnessed such might. But know this: there are powers greater than even you.β¦
β¦Wukong tilted his head, picking at his ear like Xorath just told him the weather forecast. The idea of someone stronger? Pfft. His infinite power was still locked away, but Super Sun 2 felt like a shiny new toy, and he was loving it. Xorath's serious tone only made Wukong's sarcasm dial up to eleven.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Nahhh, stronger than me? No way, Bat-Dude! I'm the top banana, the head honcho, the king of all kings! Look at this shiny new Super Sun 2βmakes me feel like I could bench-press a galaxy and still have time for a nap! I'm so happyyyyyy, it's like I found an infinite peach stash! But, okay, real talkβyou're not half bad. That whole 'King of Gods' thing? Pretty cool. Reminds me of my buddy Hajun. Speaking of, what's that spiky-haired troublemaker up to? Probably eating ramen in some other universe, knowing him.β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ Hajun? I know not of this name. But your strength, Wukong, binds us in this moment. I see a warrior's spirit, untamed and boundless. I will join youβnot for destruction, but to witness what lies beyond. Perhaps together, we may face the powers I speak of.β¦
β¦Wukong chuckled, twirling his staff like it was a baton at a cosmic parade. Xorath's grim vibe was a total buzzkill, but the Monkey King could feel a spark of something realβa friendship forged in battle, the kind that could shake the multiverse. Xorath rose, his massive frame looming but no longer hostile, his eyes reflecting a mix of awe and resolve. Wukong, still smirking, gave him a playful nudge that nearly toppled the bat-king.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Alright, Xorath, you're in! But loosen up, manβyou're stiffer than my staff on a bad day. Let's go find Hajun, stir up some trouble, maybe prank a few gods. You in for the ride?β¦
β¦The chapter ends with Wukong and Xorath standing side by side, the Monkey King's grin infectious, Xorath's stoic nod sealing their pact. The mention of Hajun lingers, a hint of more chaos to come. The multiverse better brace itselfβthe Monkey King and his new bat-bro were just getting started.β§