"A grand demon tribulation, worthy of the highest calamity of the demonic path. Thank you very much. Without your help, Old Sun would still be under the control of the two Sages of the Western Teachings."
"Now that the Mani Pearl is gone, the two Sages of the Western Teachings, though furious, cannot blame me. They can only hold the demonic cultivators accountable."
"Although Old Sun has lost some cultivation because of this, I have successfully passed the tribulation and achieved the Upper Rank, which is more than enough!"
"This is what you call trying to steal a chicken and ending up losing the rice."
"This is what you call using borrowed strength to fight, allowing Old Sun to regain complete freedom!"
As the Mani Pearl shattered, shielding Sun Kong from ninety-nine percent of the demon tribulation's power, what he had to endure next became much simpler.
With merely a third of the focus he used to deal with heavenly tribulations, he blocked the power of these twelve demonic tribulations in minutes.
Even.
To the shock and speechlessness of countless people, he once again opened his mouth and swallowed the residual power of the demonic tribulations.
Although, due to Sun Kong's insufficient cultivation, he did not immediately sever one of the Three Corpses or advance further.
However, just as countless people lamented.
Sun Kong's natal demonic ape, which had been lurking for years, flashed by.
It was clearly already beginning to take the form of the future Evil Corpse.
In this instant.
Besides Sun Kong himself being overjoyed, Empress Nuwa cheering for him, and the Supreme Lord of the Origin valuing him even more, almost everyone else became even more wary of him.
For no other reason.
It was simply because Sun Kong, who had only achieved the Upper Rank of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, and the weakest of the Upper Rank at that, had already manifested the shadow of one of the Three Corpses, the Evil Corpse.
It was simply unbelievable.
It stunned countless beings below the Quasi-Sage level with shock and confusion, and also the existing eight Quasi-Sages and Shakyamuni, who was formerly the Buddha.
They were all astonished simultaneously!
...
"How can this Sun Monkey absorb the power of my demonic path's tribulations?"
"Besides myself, only Rahu could achieve this. Even Minghe, Huangquan, and Youming are still lacking."
"Could it be that this Sun Monkey, who seems to be our enemy, is actually one of us from the demonic path?"
The Demon Sage and Luo He were both dumbfounded.
Based on their experience, Sun Kong's behavior was extremely abnormal. Besides him being one of their own, there was absolutely no other possibility.
But if that were the case, had they been dealing with Sun Kong incorrectly before?
And also.
What would happen in the future?
In an instant, including the Demon Sage, Rahu, the thirteen demonic statues, and the Ancestor Minghe, Ancestor Huangquan, and Ancestor Youming, who were watching the show, were all speechless!
...
On the neutral side.
Laozi was greatly alarmed, not knowing where Sun Kong got this ability. He could only connect this matter to the Pangu bloodline he had previously displayed!
His expression.
Became extremely solemn because of this!
"If this Sun Monkey is truly a fellow disciple of Rahu, then have we, the neutrals, or those continuing to assist the Heavenly Dao, made a mistake?"
"No, this matter is too chaotic and too difficult to discern."
"It's best to quickly have Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and the other Eight Immortals reincarnate ahead of time, lest there be no opportunity later."
Thinking of this, Laozi was anxious for the first time. He didn't wait for the other six immortals to reincarnate after the Tang Dynasty in the human realm, as originally scheduled for the Northern Song Dynasty.
He decisively gave them new orders.
To reincarnate and be reborn early.
To receive enlightenment from Lü Dongbin and He Xiangu in advance!
Upon hearing this.
In Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in the human realm, Lü Dongbin and He Xiangu, who had fortunately survived and were grateful for Sun Kong's life-saving grace, were at first dumbfounded.
They couldn't quite understand Laozi's urgency.
Finally.
They could not defy Laozi and could only comply. In their hearts, they became even more convinced of Sun Kong's abilities, while their feelings towards Laozi were...
...
At the same time.
Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti were dumbfounded.
They couldn't deduce where Sun Kong got the power to digest these demonic tribulations. Furthermore, because Sun Kong used borrowed strength to destroy their Mani Pearl that controlled him, they were furious!
"Senior Brother, this damned Sun Monkey wants to break free and declare independence. We cannot let him succeed."
"I must immediately go and find the Supreme Lord of the Origin and Junior Sister Nuwa, so they will no longer protect Sun Kong this time. He must be handed over to us..."
Saying this, Daoist Zhunti was about to make a move.
But he was stopped by Daoist Jieyin's somber tone!
Clearly, compared to his impulsive and brainless junior brother, Daoist Jieyin, as the second highest among the Six Sages after Laozi, was more cautious of other aspects.
Therefore, he could only continue to endure!
"Junior Brother, Junior Sister Nuwa treats Sun Kong like her own son. Can you seek retribution from him over a mere Mani Pearl?"
"Moreover, the Supreme Lord of the Origin even took out the Primordial Treasure Box to protect Sun Kong. Do you really think he will listen to us?"
Hearing this.
Daoist Zhunti was rendered speechless.
Daoist Jieyin, however, despite his resentment, continued to close his eyes and meditate, roaming in the void, waiting for the next time Sun Kong showed a flaw and sought their help.
He would definitely get his revenge!
...
Compared to the Western Teachings' two Sages, who could still take action, the Lord of the Heavens Master, at the Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island, having been slapped in the face by Sun Kong twice, had no self-awareness. He did not literally reverse his title or give Biyou Palace to Sun Kong.
Instead, because no one heard his words, he decisively pretended nothing happened!
"I am one of the Three Pure Ones, a Sage. Even if I betray the Heavenly Dao and join the Demonic Path Alliance, it's not something a mere Sun Monkey can make me admit defeat."
"Anyway, no one knows about this."
"Next time, I will continue to mock this damned Sun Monkey. I absolutely do not believe he will always have such good luck."
...
While other Sages were exclaiming in amazement, in the Jade Void Palace, outside the Primordial Treasure Box, the Supreme Lord of the Origin, having personally witnessed Sun Kong digest the power of both the heavenly and demonic tribulations, was already extremely appreciative of him.
He immediately became even more fond of him.
Without further ado.
He summoned the eight immortals of the Chan Sect and, in front of everyone, presented the top-grade innate spiritual treasure that had been agreed upon a few days ago to be temporarily lent to Sun Kong.
The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.
He lent it to Sun Kong!
"The Jade Pure Sage is so kind. Old Sun cannot refuse, but this item is too precious. Old Sun fears he cannot accept it."
Sun Kong deeply desired this spiritual treasure, but he also knew that the things of the Supreme Lord of the Origin were not easily obtained.
There would definitely be subsequent conditions.
Thus, after a moment of hesitation, he heard the Supreme Lord of the Origin speak decisively.
"That's easy to say."
"With this Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, Daoist Sun will find it easier to convert various people along the way. Of course, I am lending you this item with certain returns."
"First, I hope Daoist Sun will fulfill his promise and restore their cultivation, just like Guangchengzi."
"Second, it concerns this ninth tribulation."
"As the saying goes, reciprocity is the way of propriety. Daoist Sun was so cruelly tricked by the Demonic Path Alliance and others before. You must be planning to retaliate, right?"