The Demon Race makes its move.
Be it great or small!
With the instigation of the new Six-Eared Macaque, Mo Zang, those who previously possessed only Buddhist teachings but no Buddha were truly swept up in their fervor.
Not only were they made to hand over the power of faith accumulated over years, but under the propaganda of the Jade Dragon Third Prince, every citizen of Mount Sumeru regarded the Eastern Great Tang Dynasty as their most hated enemy.
None could compare!
"Roar, roar, roar."
"The entire army advances, kill your way to the Great Tang, destroy Confucianism, Taoism, and Law, leaving only our faith!"
Following earth-shattering battle cries.
The millions strong populace of Mount Sumeru, with almost no exceptions, became soldiers and believers under Mo Zang and the Jade Dragon Third Prince.
A force not to be underestimated!
Seeing this, the instigators, the new Six-Eared Macaque, Mo Zang, and the Jade Dragon Third Prince, were greatly pleased and, without further ado, proceeded to their final secret discussions.
"Third Prince, we have now officially commenced the third trial of our side. Why have you not shed your form and joined our demonic cult yet?"
"Come, let this seat enlighten you. From this day forward, your cultivation will soar, your physical body and spirit will become even more solidified, and you will become the second disciple under Mo Zang."
"As for the other three, no rush. One is myself, and the other two are being arranged and will certainly not disappoint you."
Before the formal discussion, the new Six-Eared Macaque noticed that the Jade Dragon Third Prince was still in his dragon form and sensed a lingering attachment to his original West Sea Dragon Clan. To fully turn him into his pawn, the new Six-Eared Macaque chuckled and shot out a black light.
The next moment.
Before the Jade Dragon Third Prince could say anything, he was assimilated by the black light. Within a mere three to five breaths, he let out a roar.
Then.
He transformed into a sinister youth with a face like black jade and an aura of evil.
It was none other than the one who should have been the White Dragon but actively abandoned that opportunity, instead becoming the demonic White Dragon – Mo Bailong!
"I have actually broken through to the Great Perfection of Taiyi Golden Immortal?"
"This is something my father, Ao Run... oh, that's right, from now on, I am no longer the Third Prince of the West Sea Dragon Clan, but the second disciple under my Senior Brother."
"This cultivation level, even my father Ao Run cannot match. Since the death of my Ancestral Dragon lineage and the enslavement by the Sages, the Dragon Clan has not had anyone exceeding the Great Perfection of Golden Immortal."
"Thank you, Senior Brother, for your great kindness."
"This time, Mo Bailong will wholeheartedly assist Master Mo Zang. Firstly, to complete our Journey to the West and steal the luck of the Western teachings. Secondly, to show the Sages that our Dragon Clan will rise again and regain its former glory!"
Because his cultivation was forcefully enhanced by the new Six-Eared Macaque, and feeling an unprecedented surge of power, Mo Bailong even disowned his own father. He referred to his father as "that old dragon Ao," as if the West Sea Dragon Clan was nothing in his eyes. He spoke of regaining the Dragon Clan's former dominance, as if he truly believed that the new Six-Eared Macaque and the Demon Race behind him were helping him solely for the revival of the Primordial Dragon Clan, one of the three ancient clans from the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity.
However.
As Mo Bailong respectfully bowed, the new Six-Eared Macaque, while outwardly humble, spoke of it being nothing and that having him as a brother was enough. But as he transformed into black light and went to lead millions of troops and civilians to advance eastward, the new Six-Eared Macaque and Mo Zang immediately reverted to their insidious expressions!
"Senior Brother, are you not afraid that if you trick him like this, he might gain more luck and cultivate to a point where he could unify the Four Seas, posing a threat to our Demon Race?"
As the second Tang Monk specifically chosen by the Demon Sage, Mo Zang, despite his arrogance in front of others, dared not be too presumptuous before the new Six-Eared Macaque, his Senior Brother. He respectfully inquired.
Hearing this, the new Six-Eared Macaque narrowed his eyes and glanced afar at Mo Bailong, who thought he was being treated as a brother but was actually just cannon fodder. He did not rush to answer. After a few seconds, seeing that all the luck of Mount Sumeru behind them was gone, he chuckled!
"This fellow has some skill, but since the day he refused to be taken away by Yang Jian and handed over to Sun Wukong, he has lost the protection of the Heavenly Dao and the foundation for the Journey to the West. What can he use to contend with us?"
"Moreover, the Demon Sage also said that this seat is responsible for gathering the four of you to form a second Journey to the West team in reverse order. It was never about not gaining merit for our Journey to the West."
"It was about utilizing the other three fools besides you and me."
"Let alone Mo Bailong's insufficient cultivation, even if he had the opportunity to break through to Hunyuan Daluo Jinxian, or even quasi-sage, so what?"
"I, this seat, am one hundred percent destined to become a quasi-sage, and the Demon Sage behind us, and the group behind the Demon Sage, are one hundred percent destined to become the next batch of Sages, replacing the Heavenly Dao."
"Any one of our fingers can crush ten thousand Mo Bailongs. Do you think we fear him turning against us?"
At this point, the new Six-Eared Macaque spoke as if he had already achieved quasi-sage status, with an air of arrogance. He then changed tack!
"As for you, do not think that just because I am busy and have no time to supervise, you can be lazy and take shortcuts. During this time, he did all the work at Mount Sumeru while you were idle."
"Don't rush to argue. Your shortcut yesterday has led to you still being at the Great Perfection of Heavenly Immortal today, far inferior to him. It is your own fault. Do I need to say more about what you should do next?"
Hearing this, Mo Zang's face turned red with shame and fear. He quickly knelt to beg for mercy, repeatedly promising not to be lazy from now on.
However, the new Six-Eared Macaque had no interest in listening to his explanations. Seeing that the matter was settled here, the new Six-Eared Macaque directly rose into the sky, leaving Mount Sumeru and the mortal realm, and entered a mysterious rift that even the Heavenly Dao and Old Ancestor Hongjun could not monitor!
Here, after Mo Zang trembled and got up, seeing that the new Six-Eared Macaque did not intend to punish him, merely to warn him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then donned the kasaya conjured by his magic power and caught up with Mo Bailong and the others ahead, shouting slogans to destroy Confucianism, Taoism, and Law, and propagate Mount Sumeru's teachings. In reality, all their actions were paving the way for the Demon Race's reappearance in the Three Realms!
...
After this group departed.
Mount Sumeru, which had already lost all its luck, could no longer withstand it and collapsed with a roar, scattering into dust. It was a lamentable sight.
However.
At this very moment.
Sun Kong from the New Huaguo Mountain sensed something. He took out the "Wuhou Seven Stars Formation" and performed a divination, revealing a subtle smile!
"Little Lai Lai, I have finally found your reincarnation. This time, I cannot let you suffer any grievances."
"Fortunately, although Mount Sumeru is gone, with the 'Earth Book,' you can recover quickly. I, old Sun, cannot be without you."