Atop Yuanbao Mountain.
The apparitions were silent.
After a while, Mister Tortoise laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. The cart will find its way around the mountain; times are different now.
Since he has already embarked on the World Dao, there is no turning back. Let us simply wait and watch..."
The Ape phantom spoke:
"Enough, let's not talk about this. By the way, how many years do you all think this kid will take to cultivate the First Layer of the Nine Dukes Moving Mountains Scripture? Mister Tortoise estimates ten years—that's being too optimistic, in my opinion. Even Yuan Shenzi, as a White Ape born of heaven and earth and gifted with top-level strength, took eight years. He's of the Human Clan; perhaps his talent in combat skills is good, but in terms of strength, his foundation is far too weak. If he manages to complete it within twenty years, that's already impressive."
