Ding! The host momentarily shocked Patriarch Tongtian, earning his admiration for the host's courage, and was rewarded with one-third of a palace fragment of Biyou Palace.
As expected.
Tongtian Sect Master's slightest shock brought a not insignificant reward to Sun Kong. Of course, this reward could not yet compensate for the previous losses.
But every little bit counts.
Since he had just arrived and announced his name, which caused Tongtian Sect Master to be slightly shocked.
Perhaps after entering later, engaging in lofty discussions and back-and-forth with him, as long as he could do more exciting and shocking things.
There would be no worry that the previous losses could not be fully recovered.
And even more.
"To dare to challenge a Saint and extract rewards from them, I, Sun Kong, must be the most suicidal, the most insane, and the most shameless of all transmigration individuals, right?"
"Sun Kong, oh Sun Kong, you are indeed the number one transmigrator, even I admire you infinitely!"
"Hahaha."
After such self-praise, Sun Kong did not hesitate. He repeated his name and urged these seemingly less discerning registered disciples of the Jie Sect to go in and announce his arrival quickly.
If nothing else.
Delaying him from shocking Tongtian Sect Master, obtaining rewards, and recovering losses would be unbearable for these little cuties!
Just as Sun Kong was thinking this.
Unexpectedly.
This group of registered disciples showed no reaction. They did not welcome his visit at all; instead, they revealed extreme exclusivity and intense hostility.
In an instant, they drew their respective weapons and spiritual treasures, surrounding Sun Kong.
It seemed a great battle was inevitable!
"What is the meaning of this, my dear Jie Sect little friends?"
"I told you, I am the Handsome Monkey King of Mount Huaguo, and also the most handsome disciple under the Buddha of Spirit Mountain. Why are you not allowing me to see the Sect Master Tongtian?"
"Don't you know that your Sect Master and our Buddha of Spirit Mountain have reached an agreement and have long since reconciled? How can you treat guests like this?"
When there were no outsiders, Sun Kong could joke and call Buddha "Little Lai Lai."
However, when facing outsiders, Sun Kong still had basic etiquette. While obeying the Buddha of Spirit Mountain and recounting what happened a few days ago, he also brought up the name of the Sect Master Tongtian, hoping to subdue these little cuties.
He thought this would allow him to pass.
But he didn't expect.
It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned Buddha.
As soon as Buddha was mentioned, the anger on these little cuties' faces intensified.
In this instant.
Sun Kong finally recalled a past event!
"No wonder these Jie Sect little cuties don't welcome me, especially when they hear I was sent by Little Lai Lai, they wish they could tear me apart and eat me."
"So, after all these years, they still haven't forgotten the old grudges?"
"But this matter seems to have nothing to do with me. I wasn't even born back then."
Sun Kong's resentment was not without reason.
And the anger of these Jie Sect little cuties was even more so.
It all started with the Investiture of the Gods!
At this time, the Jie Sect was no longer the Jie Sect of the past. Not only was there no grand scene of ten thousand immortals paying homage, but also because the vast majority of their elite disciples suffered tragic fates.
The fortunate ones were directly killed by Jiang Ziya and others during the Investiture of the Gods war.
The crueler ones died fighting valiantly, and after death, they were sealed in the divine list, controlled by the relative-favored Jade Emperor, with little freedom.
The most cruel were like the mounts of Guanyin and others. They were core masters of the Jie Sect but were treated as mounts.
Ridden around during the day.
Whipped every billion miles.
Zero to ten thousand acceleration not exceeding three Buddhist curses.
They were considered quite diligent.
But at night, they were still not treated politely by the Four Great Bodhisattvas.
Either they were cursed for deliberately taking the wrong road during the day, which made it impossible for them, as dignified Bodhisattvas, to miss some merit-saving events.
Or they complained that these fellows' cultivation was too low, causing them to lack helpers when competing for merit with peers, resulting in heavy losses!
The Four Great Bodhisattvas, under the guise of "saving them."
Were actually just two words.
Abuse.
And pleasure.
It was entirely to allow the disciples of the Chan Sect, who could not defeat others in the Investiture of the Gods, to vent their resentment and dissatisfaction!
To speak of it in such a noble way, only the bald monks of Spirit Mountain could do it!
"My dear Jie Sect little friends, there's no need to be so petty."
"As the saying goes, what's past is past. The most important thing is the present and the future. Don't you want to see the day when the Jie Sect is revived?"
"Don't you hope your predecessors can gain more merit through this Journey to the West, strengthen the Jie Sect, and reclaim your honor?"
"Since you really want it, then quickly announce my arrival to the Sect Master Tongtian, and don't delay our two parties' important matters. Otherwise, don't blame me for not reminding you, you will be the ones to be scolded and punished!"
Coming back to his senses.
Sun Kong did not agree with the outcome of the Investiture of the Gods war, but he did not intend to take the blame for the multitude of Buddhas in Spirit Mountain due to the injustice of the past.
Thus, with one sentence, he truly made these registered disciples of the Jie Sect realize their mistake and no longer dare to delay. They immediately went in to report his arrival.
At the same time.
The Sect Master Tongtian also sensed Sun Kong immediately.
With a look of surprise!
"Could it really be this Monkey King coming to find me?"
"Interesting, truly interesting, very interesting. I thought that Duobao had transformed into Tathagata and severed all ties with my Jie Sect, and I would never meet such a perverted genius youth again."
"Unexpectedly, heaven has not been unkind to me. Knowing that Tathagata has his destiny and cannot be forced, he has sent his future disciple, Sun Wukong, to my door."
"Dare to say this is not an opportunity for me?"
"Dare to say that in their Journey to the West, I and the Jie Sect cannot participate more?"
Deep within the Grand Hall of Biyou Palace, Sect Master Tongtian, who was in seclusion and cultivating, had no other thoughts since his last raid on Spirit Mountain and taking benefits.
Who would have thought that Spirit Mountain would actually send a surprise?
And such a big surprise as Sun Kong.
Although, due to various reasons, Sect Master Tongtian could not accept Sun Kong as his disciple. Neither threats nor temptations were likely to be effective.
Because the decline of the Jie Sect and the rise of the Western Teachings were destined by heaven after the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
First, it was amplified by the Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods.
Then, it would be propelled by the upcoming Tribulation of the Journey to the West.
Let alone him, even Laozi and Primordial Heavenly Venerate could not stop it. They could only appear calm on the surface, while secretly looking for opportunities to intervene and let their disciples gain merit!
However, when he thought of the disciples of the Jie Sect, who were now occupying most of the immortal positions on the Heavenly Court's Investiture of the Gods list, they would surely be involved.
Coupled with the six extra merit slots that Tathagata handed over for reconciliation last time.
It made even a Saint like Sect Master Tongtian have endless associations.
Perhaps this was truly a great opportunity to revitalize the Jie Sect.
He decisively issued a decree!
"Quickly open the gates and welcome young friend Sun of Mount Huaguo!"
"Quickly prepare fruits and peaches, and absolutely do not neglect young friend Sun. Young friend Sun, I invite you, why are you not entering, and when will you wait?"
With these words spoken.
The two groups of people outside Biyou Palace promptly cooperated.
These newly joined little cutie registered disciples of the Jie Sect also cleared the way.
Sun Kong, head held high and chest out, walked in!