"Fellow Daoist Guangchengzi, the ruthlessness of the new Six-Eared Macaque lies in his unpredictability, making him impossible to guard against, as even the Heavenly Dao and the Sages cannot foresee his next move."
"However, his most likely course of action this time is to send people to gain merit, and he will not expose himself too early, thus the threat is not too great."
"It is the Heavenly Court's Jade Emperor that poses a greater threat. He commands numerous forces, not only the celestial beings and deities of the Heavenly Court, but also the Underworld, the Four Dragon Kings, and the mountain and land gods of various regions."
"He may not act for a long time, but once he does, he will surely be difficult for both of us to defend against. Not to mention, he has the Demon Race behind him, with three Quasi-Sages among them."
"It is a pity that I, Old Sun, am bound by the Heavenly Dao and cannot directly intervene. Otherwise, why would I need to trouble you, fellow Daoist Guangchengzi?"
"Upon completion, you can obtain the opportunity to recover your cultivation from Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang. On our side, the Grand Pure Sage, Empress Nuwa, will thank you for your assistance."
"This is a business with no risk and immense profit!"
As Sun Kong spoke, Guangchengzi, who had been somewhat pedantic and thought the human race in the Earth Immortal Realm was still the same as during the Investiture of the Gods era millions of years ago, immediately understood.
He agreed.
Then.
Without any further ado, Sun Kong told Guangchengzi two key points in one breath!
The first point.
It was about the seven parties Sun Kong had deduced using the "Marquis Wu's Seven Star Array" a few days ago, each with their own background, which he then informed Guangchengzi about to distinguish friend from foe.
The first enemy was naturally the Rose Dragon King, who had an opportunity to participate in the Journey to the West tribulation and harbored a grudge of killing a daughter against Chen Guangrui.
The second enemy was Liu Hong, impersonated by Zhen Yuanzi's disciple. This scoundrel was the primary culprit responsible for the destruction of Tang Sanzang's family in the future, and he should not be underestimated.
As for the demon servant, he had been diligently serving Jin Chanzi so far and had not committed any malicious acts, showing a somewhat neutral stance.
And the allies?
Apart from Guangchengzi, Nuwa's disciples Feng'er and Huang'er, who had reincarnated as Chen Guangrui and Yin Wenjiao, had their cultivation reduced to mortals and could not retaliate before their deaths.
There were also Sun Kong's second brother Wuzhiqi, and Hexiangu, who had transformed into the Zhang family!
The second point.
It was about the comparison of forces between the enemy and allies in the event of an accident.
Sun Kong's second brother Wuzhiqi and Hexiangu, one of the Eight Immortals of the Upper Cave and a disciple of Laozi, the Grand Pure Sage and leader of the Human Race, had already cooperated to protect Jin Chanzi day and night.
However, one was at the Great Unity Golden Immortal Great Perfection and the other at the Heavenly Immortal Great Perfection, their cultivation was still insufficient.
If they only encountered the original Rose Dragon King and Liu Hong, there would be no difficulty.
According to Sun Kong's original memory, the Rose Dragon King was not even as capable as Hexiangu, and Liu Hong was merely a water bandit with no great abilities.
However, since Taibai Jinxing could plant a disciple for Li Shimin, it was highly likely that the Jade Emperor would also seize the opportunity to deal with the Rose Dragon King.
At best, he would directly inform the Rose Dragon King of the dangers, bestow him with a spiritual treasure, and let him counterattack, not only foiling Sun Kong's plan but also potentially endangering Jin Chanzi.
At worst, he could even adopt a similar method of early reincarnation, dispatching Heavenly Court experts like Li Jing to replace the Rose Dragon King!
And the latter, according to Sun Kong's deductions, had already been replaced and turned into Zhen Yuanzi's disciple.
Although Zhen Yuanzi was half Daoist and half Buddhist, who could guarantee that the Jade Emperor would not secretly collude with him!
"I never imagined that even Zhen Yuanzi the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals would be involved?"
"So be it. Guangchengzi will follow your instructions, fellow Daoist Sun. Let Wuzhiqi and Hexiangu operate openly, following the will of heaven, and proceed.
"I will wait in the shadows."
"It is best if there are no accidents."
"If anyone dares to target our families, I will naturally not stand by. My cultivation has not yet recovered, but with the two supreme innate spiritual treasures in my hand, it is not difficult to deal with a few jumping clowns."
After hearing Sun Kong's words, Guangchengzi finally realized that the second tribulation, which seemed to pose no risk, was fraught with hidden dangers.
Without further ado.
He readily agreed to join Sun Kong's side.
Then.
Guangchengzi left Chang'an City and went to Luoyang to wait.
Meanwhile, Sun Kong mentally calculated that Liu Hong could be handled by Hexiangu, and the Rose Dragon King by Wuzhiqi. If necessary, Guangchengzi would also join.
This lineup seemed reasonable.
As long as Zhen Yuanzi and the Jade Emperor did not appear in person, he believed his companions would have a chance to defeat the opponents and protect Jin Chanzi.
Of course.
This was all under the assumption that the New Six-Eared Macaque and the demon servant did not make a move. If they did, Sun Kong would have to consider more!
"Monkey hair clone!"
"Present."
"Do not return for now. Go to Liusha River first and invite Third Brother Zhou Wuxian. Have him provide support to Wuzhiqi at any time, in case of unforeseen circumstances."
"I am not worried about anyone else, but this new Six-Eared Macaque is indeed not to be underestimated. His actions and his destiny are beyond the Heavenly Dao, and he even dares to orchestrate a second Journey to the West."
"We must not overlook him and let him seize the opportunity!"
"If, in the end, he insists on taking forceful action, I, Old Sun, will have to stretch my muscles!"
As Sun Kong spoke, his eyes flashed with fighting spirit unseen for five hundred years.
He was a transmigrator, the eldest disciple of the Journey to the West, possessing a system and many supreme spiritual treasures.
The new Six-Eared Macaque, on the other hand, colluded with the Demon Race, defied the Heavenly Dao, and was bizarre and capricious. He might not act for a long time, but once he did, he would surely shock the Sages and terrify the Three Realms.
Who knew, after a true confrontation, who would be stronger and who would laugh last?
...
While Sun Kong was still contemplating battle strategies.
In the Earth Immortal Realm.
Southern Continent.
The Great Tang Empire.
In the capital, Chang'an City, after three days of wedding festivities, Chen Guangrui and Yin Wenjiao, with the earnest goodwill of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, immediately set off south for their appointments.
Since they had become mortals after reincarnation and, like Jin Chanzi, could not utilize their magical powers, they could only rely on carriages and the protection of a dozen mortal soldiers.
Initially, the journey from Chang'an to Luoyang was peaceful and uneventful.
Then.
Upon arriving in Luoyang, they met with Jin Chanzi, Wuzhiqi, and Hexiangu when no one was paying attention, and set off again the next day.
To comply with the will of heaven, they did not want to bring Jin Chanzi into danger, but they could only place him in the carriage and care for him meticulously.
A few days later.
The group arrived near Haizhou and picked up their "mother," Hexiangu, who had left earlier.
This fulfilled the destiny.
After that.
The group arrived at Wanhuadian, the home of Liu Xiaoer, only a few thousand miles from Jiangzhou, and stayed overnight.
While secretly rejoicing that the Rose Dragon King had not ambushed them.
Unexpectedly.
An accident occurred!
"Hexiangu!"
"Are you the one who has come?"
Wuzhiqi, who was on guard, sensed something was wrong and was about to question them when the door was suddenly forced open with a killing intent.
Leading the charge was the second daughter of the Rose Dragon King, the second golden carp in the destiny.
On the other side.
Taking advantage of the fact that the Chen family of three could not use magic, the Rose Dragon King broke in early and swallowed Chen Guangrui, the future father of Tang Sanzang!