"Why does this Somesault Cloud have a mind of its own, and how does it know who Nobita is?" I asked Wukong.

Wukong immediately leaped onto a large boulder nearby, sat down, and said, "Idiot! This Somesault Cloud was formed by your own will; naturally, it will have thoughts, and this cloud's mind must be a part of your own thinking."

Nobita remarked, "Oh, so it wasn't the Somesault Cloud who was lusting after women, but certain people."

Hearing them say that, although I desperately wanted to argue back, my face flushed red.

"The performance of this device is truly excellent; it can even detect blushing," Nie Chuan suddenly interjected from the side.

I froze for a moment and stammered, "Uh... this, this is the latest thermal sensing device given to me by Xie Yuting. It’s all for realism, you know."

Nie Chuan didn't reply upon hearing this, merely frowning slightly.

Wukong, unaware of the situation, chimed in, "You two twin brothers, stop bickering. Now that you’ve subdued the Somesault Cloud, it’s time for us to descend the mountain."

Seeing the monkey's impatience, Nie Chuan didn't press the matter further.

"Fine, now you respectfully invite the Somesault Cloud out. Remember, you must invite it," the Great Sage commanded.

I asked in confusion, "Don't I need to summon it?"

The Monkey King replied, "A part of your consciousness has been occupied by the Somesault Cloud, so summoning isn't necessary. As long as you call out to it, the cloud can appear at any moment."

I thought to myself that this was just like what was described in the books: call its name, and the Somesault Cloud would appear.

So, following the Great Sage's instruction, I began to call out to the cloud with my mind.

Indeed, the moment the thought formed, a white cloud slowly materialized not far above my head.

However, for some reason, the position where it appeared gave me a very bad feeling.

As expected, a short while later, rain began to pour from the Somesault Cloud, drenching me from above.

I quickly dodged away, but the Somesault Cloud playfully followed my movements.

This infuriated me, and I yelled at it, "Stop! Stop raining, I'll agree to anything you want!"

Only then did the Somesault Cloud halt its downpour, floating obediently before me.

I took a breath, wiping the water from my head, while the other three had already collapsed with laughter.

I sighed, lifted my foot to step onto the cloud, but the moment my foot touched down, it suddenly shifted away.

This time, anticipating its trickery, I grabbed it swiftly, pulled it back, and forcefully planted my foot upon it.

With me stepping on it, the Somesault Cloud finally settled down a bit, ceasing its erratic movements.

A triumphant smile crossed my face, and I said to Nie Chuan, "Come on, this thing has calmed down."

Nie Chuan glanced at Wukong. Seeing the latter nod at him, he slowly walked over.

When Nie Chuan stepped onto the Somesault Cloud, the entire cloud dipped significantly downward.

I worried for a moment whether the cloud could bear the weight, but it seemed to sense my apprehension and slowly ascended again.

"We could have flown directly to Dragon Bone City, but I lost some things along the way, so our destination now is the pool formed by the waterfall below."

After saying this, Wukong, carrying Nobita, shot off like a puff of smoke.

The Great Sage's Somesault Cloud covered a hundred and eight thousand li in a single leap—that speed was beyond comparison for me.

But I thought, based on its previous behavior, my Somesault Cloud should at least be the speed of a sports car.

Yet, when I willed the cloud to move with my thoughts, the thing moved as slowly as a tractor, leaving me utterly speechless.

There was no thrill of flying; it felt like we were riding an ancient elevator. By the time we slowly descended to the lakeside, the Great Sage and Nobita were already dozing off.

I said to Wukong, "I'm sorry about this Somesault Cloud..."

The Great Sage scratched his cheek and said, "It's fine, it's good enough. Next, we proceed along the dense forest ahead."

I glanced at the jungle before us and was instantly dumbfounded. The trees and shrubs, all bearing thick leaves, had essentially formed a solid wall. To get through here seemed harder than ascending to heaven.

Thinking this, I completely forgot who I was traveling with, applying only ordinary human logic.

Then, when the Great Sage pulled the Ruyi Jingu Bang from his ear and enlarged it, I seemed to grasp something.

The Great Sage enlarged the staff to a certain size and then blew a breath onto it, causing it to topple over.

Weighing thousands of pounds, the Ruyi Jingu Bang crashing down was like a mountain splitting open. With a resounding boom, it forcefully flattened a wide path through the dense forest.

Shrinking the staff back to its normal size and securing it, the Great Sage told us, "Let’s go. The plants here are not ordinary; they are alive. Before long, the path I crushed will be overgrown by the forest again."

Seeing him step forward, we quickly followed suit.

The Great Sage walked forward carelessly, humming a tune: "Blow a ball, blow a big balloon, blow it up big, play with the ball."

Seeing that he showed no intention of searching for anything, we were all confused.

But there was no other choice besides cutting through the forest.

As we walked, I asked, "Great Sage, an ascetic should not needlessly take life. When your staff fell just now, weren't you afraid of crushing any animals?"

The Great Sage laughed and replied, "This isn't an ordinary forest. Not only can the plants kill, but the animals here are all monsters capable of resurrection. Killing them won't accumulate negative karma."

We walked on in silence.

As I walked, I observed the magical plants around us. Although they resembled plants from the real world—with tall trees, evergreens, shrubs, fungi, and weeds—I couldn't name a single one. Their only common feature was their vibrant color, especially the wildflowers, which came in countless hues. Strange, glowing dandelions drifted through the air nearby.

"The creator here has quite the imagination; even I don't know what these plants are," I remarked.

At that moment, Nobita said, "It's not that his imagination is rich; it's that he visited a similar place, remembered it, and made some modifications."

"Oh, I see. Then what kind of place was that, to have so many species we've never seen?" I inquired.

Wukong looked back at me and said, "It is not on your planet, Earth."

Only then did I realize; these plants were not of Earth, which explained their strangeness.

"Right, Great Sage, you mentioned needing to find something earlier. What exactly are you looking for?" I asked.

The Great Sage didn't answer directly but instead listed off: "Immobilization Spell, Transformation Spell, Invisibility Spell, Freezing Spell, Fire Spell, Heavenly Thunder Spell, Heart-Piercing Spell—which one do you wish to learn?"

I rubbed my head and asked, "Can't I learn them all?"

The Great Sage shook his head. "There are very few cultivators in your world now. Learning too many will upset the balance of your world, so I can only teach each of you one."

I thought for a moment and asked, "Does the Transformation Spell mean the Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations?"

The Great Sage shook his head. "Only one transformation. If you want to learn it, think about what you wish to change into."

Honestly, my first thought was to ask the Great Sage to teach me to turn into a car, to become a real Transformer that others would envy.

But as I hesitated, a person suddenly flashed through my mind.

That person was none other than the incredibly handsome Professor Do.

Remembering Professor Do's Time Stop technique that halted the world, I immediately got excited and declared, "I'll learn the Immobilization Spell!"

The Great Sage nodded. "Are you certain? My Immobilization Spell can only freeze someone for 0.5 seconds. Although the number of people affected is unlimited, its practical use is limited. I suggest you learn the Lightning Strike Curse; it's one of my most destructive spells."

I considered it. Even if it was only 0.5 seconds, in a critical moment, that could be immensely useful. So, I said, "I'll stick with the Immobilization Spell."

Then Nobita interjected, "Fool, of course, you should learn the Invisibility Spell! No one noticed in Jin Nü's bathhouse!"

Wukong looked at Nobita and stated, "The Invisibility Spell only lasts for ten seconds."

Nobita nodded eagerly. "That’s enough, that’s enough! I can peek in once and be out."

Wukong was momentarily speechless, seeming to already regret something.

After a moment of silence, Wukong turned to Nie Chuan beside him and asked, "And you?"

Nie Chuan answered without hesitation, "I want to learn the Transformation Spell. Is there a time limit on that?"

Sun Wukong shook his head. "No, but you can only change into one person or object. You need to decide carefully."

Nie Chuan inquired, "Can I learn the incantation first, but decide what to transform into only when I need to use it?"

Wukong nodded, his eyes darting as if he wanted to say something but held back.

I looked at Nie Chuan, feeling increasingly unsure of what he was plotting; I had a sense that he was planning something.

Nie Chuan also glanced at me, his eyes deep and profound.

"Good, I will teach you these three spells now. No practice is needed; simply reciting the mantra will activate the spell. Remember to use them for good," Wukong instructed.

The three of us nodded, and he transmitted the spells to us one by one.

We memorized them carefully, unable to hide our excitement.

Nobita immediately tested the Invisibility Spell and, sure enough, vanished right before our eyes.

A moment later, I felt a sharp pinch on my backside—it was this guy pinching me hard.

I fiercely turned to grab him and happened to see him materialize.

Seeing the fierce look in my eyes, Nobita immediately bolted.

But after only one step, I shouted from behind, "Freeze!"

Nobita's running posture instantly locked in place. I walked up and kicked him, sending him tumbling to the ground.

Nobita rolled over on the ground, then said with a mournful face, "I regret it! I don't want the Invisibility Spell anymore; I want to switch with him!"

Wukong burst into hearty laughter upon hearing this. But after a few laughs, a golden glint flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Move aside quickly, idiot, I sense demonic energy approaching nearby!"