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One bright morning, Sun Wukong was lounging on a cloud, admiring the view of the world below. Just as he was about to take a nap, a streak of light shot past him, nearly knocking him off his cloud. Annoyed, Sun Wukong jumped up and shouted, "Who dares to disturb my peace?"
The streak of light turned back and revealed itself to be Nezha, the celestial prince and protector of the heavens. Nezha hovered in the air, his three heads and six arms glowing with divine power. "I am Nezha, the third son of the Jade Emperor, and I've come to put an end to your mischief, Sun Wukong!"
Sun Wukong grinned and cracked his knuckles. "I've heard of you, Nezha. They say you're a great warrior. But let's see if you can match the strength of the Monkey King!"
With a roar, Sun Wukong summoned his magical staff and grew it to its full size. He swung it at Nezha with such force that the heavens trembled. But Nezha was quick and agile. He spun his flaming spear and deflected Sun Wukong's strike, sending sparks flying in all directions.
"You'll have to do better than that!" Nezha taunted, summoning his magical rings and throwing them at Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong ducked and dodged, using his shapeshifting abilities to transform into a swarm of bees, a giant eagle, and even a cloud of smoke. Each time Nezha tried to land a blow, Sun Wukong shifted form and reappeared somewhere else, grinning mischievously.
The two warriors battled for hours, neither gaining the upper hand. Finally, Sun Wukong, growing tired of the endless duel, called out, "Let's call it a draw, Nezha. We're evenly matched, and fighting any longer would be a waste of time."
Nezha, equally exhausted, nodded. "Very well, Sun Wukong. But remember, I'm keeping an eye on you. If you cause trouble again, I'll be back to finish what we started!"
With a playful salute, Sun Wukong leapt onto his cloud and flew away, laughing all the while. He knew that while Nezha might be a powerful opponent, there was no one in heaven or earth who could truly outmatch the Monkey King.