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TIaF Edits - Chapter 11 Teaser

Wukong’s lips pull back into a displeased snarl, his tail whipping in the air. He gets off his nimbus now, his eyes narrowing at Erlang. Nezha steps forward, placing a hand on his shoulder.

“Brother,” he says slowly, as if saying a warning, “this is not to say Xiaotian will be gaining the fillet.”

“Good,” Wukong says, his tone harsher than intended when talking to his little brother, but he doesn’t care right now. He stands straight, crossing his arms and waving to Erlang. “Explain.” Despite not ruling over Flower Fruit (at least not properly) for centuries, the air of a king is hard to get rid of even after a long vacation. It comes to him so naturally when he wants it.

Erlang rolls his shoulders and stands at attention, meeting Wukong’s heated gaze. “The Court has not forgotten your transgressions within the Celestial Realm. Knowing that you have a successor meant to take your place, they are all skeptical about whether you’ll properly train this boy, or simply teach him to cause another Havoc in Heaven.”

“The cub is taking my place to help do what you lot can’t,” Wukong growls, his teeth sharpening subconsciously. “And that’s maintaining balance. Something you guys really don’t seem to understand the concept of unless the scales are tipped in your favor.”