"My Chan teaching is meant to follow the will of Heaven and expound the Great Dao, not for scoundrels like you to cause trouble and bring shame upon me every day!"
"Do you all want to end up like the Eight Immortals who went astray, or that useless Grand Master Xuandu, forcing me to throw you all out before you know regret?"
"Look at fellow Daoist Sun, how he disciplines his subordinates, how sensible they are. Then look at your disciples and grand-disciples, all cultivators from the Great Desolation, the Three Realms. How can the gap be so vast?"
Yuanshi Tianzun seemed utterly enraged by Sun Kong's repeated provocations. Instead of defending his own people as everyone expected, he became even more extreme.
He bellowed these words as if possessed by a demon!
This was the first time he had acted so outrageously since achieving sainthood, terrifying everyone.
A vulgar saying, completely unknown in the mortal world, firmly branded Nezha as "Little Zha Zha," and decreed that everyone should address him as such.
Another decree, "Obey or get out of the sect," struck fear into the hearts of the seven Golden Immortals and other third-generation disciples, who immediately knelt and agreed.
Yet, in their hearts, including Guang Chengzi, everyone felt their master was possessed. And the source of this possession was none other than Sun Kong.
Although the idea of a saint being infected and influenced by Sun Kong sounded absurd and highly unlikely.
It was as preposterous as saying that Pangu died after creating the heavens and earth and could actually recover.
But this time, it was precisely the case!
Facing their master's scolding and roaring, no one dared to delay. While constantly kowtowing and begging for mercy, they truly followed Yuanshi Tianzun's teachings and warned their own disciples.
Half an hour later.
The entire Chan teaching was enveloped by Yuanshi Tianzun's rarely seen, terrifying command. No one, including Nezha, who had just woken up, dared to disobey!
Following this.
Guang Chengzi, carrying Yuanshi Tianzun's instructions, and before Sun Kong could become displeased again and dismiss Taiyi Zhenren, immediately rushed over.
Besides delivering everyone's apologies, he also reassured Sun Kong.
"Fellow Daoist Sun."
"Oh, it's fellow Daoist Guang Chengzi. What brings you here? Surely not to seek justice for your junior brother and flatten my new Flower Fruit Mountain?"
"Not at all, not at all. Fellow Daoist Sun jokes. Guang Chengzi is here by order, for nothing else but two matters. Please, fellow Daoist Sun, do not overthink it."
As he spoke these words, Guang Chengzi showed no disrespect. Instead, he flicked his sleeve and tossed out Nezha, whom he had been hiding.
After this round of severe "education," Nezha naturally no longer dared to exhibit any childish tantrums or arrogance.
Instead, he immediately knelt respectfully and apologized to Sun Kong three times with great sincerity.
He also promised to go to the Heavenly Court later to capture the Curtain-Lifting General.
Upon hearing this, Sun Kong, who had been spewing sarcastic remarks and veiled insults in a "high-level provocation" manner that even infected Yuanshi Tianzun with "evil energy," finally regained some of his original smile!
"Since fellow Daoist Nezha has taken the initiative to admit his mistake, what grievances do I, Sun, still hold? If you need any helpers or spiritual treasures, just say the word."
"Capturing the future Sha Wujing is no small feat. With your small frame..."
Sun Kong's words were ironic.
The more he said this, the more embarrassed the disciples of Chan teaching became. Even if they had various spiritual treasures, they would never borrow them from Sun Kong to accomplish a task.
That would be a thousand times more humiliating than the previous disgrace, an act of cowardice for which Yuanshi Tianzun would surely expel them!
"Great Sage Sun, rest assured. Although my frame is small, my abilities are not weak. And with the Innate Doughnut you upgraded and rebuilt for me last time, it will definitely be fine."
"Also, please, Great Sage Sun, be so kind as to call me by that name. Isn't 'Little Zha Zha' quite pleasant to the ear?"
"If you are too kind to me, I, this Little Zha Zha, will become arrogant and complacent."
Nezha, remembering his lesson this time, did not dare to be negligent. He genuinely showed a rare display of respect, and with a few words, made Sun Kong immensely happy.
Seeing that Sun Kong was no longer holding a grudge against him, he quickly changed the subject, bowed to Taiyi Zhenren and Guang Chengzi, bade them farewell, and then truly stepped on his Wind Fire Wheels, wielding his Fire-Tipped Spear and the Innate Doughnut, and returned to the Heavenly Court!
Judging by his demeanor.
It wasn't a one-way trip with no return.
Instead, he intended to follow the wishes of Sun Kong and Yuanshi Tianzun and conduct a live broadcast of the capture!
"Junior Brother, your disciple is truly excellent. He knows his mistakes and corrects them, which is great virtue. After this success, he will undoubtedly have a brighter future."
"Why don't you quickly thank fellow Daoist Sun for his tutelage?"
"After all, he is helping you train your disciple for free."
It was unclear whether Guang Chengzi's words were genuine praise for Nezha or an opportunity to strike while the iron was hot and mock him.
In any case.
With Nezha's immediate and corrective actions this time, Taiyi Zhenren's most taut nerve could finally relax.
He then respectfully thanked Sun Kong repeatedly.
And made a promise that Nezha would henceforth be called Little Zha Zha in front of Sun Kong, as a sign of utmost respect!
"Nezha? Little Zha Zha? Either is fine. Actually, I, this person, am the most magnanimous and tolerant, the most embracing of all rivers. I wouldn't be so pedantic."
"But since your master decreed it, so that young Nezha will know shame and then be courageous, and achieve greater progress in the future, I won't say more."
Sun Kong had an expression that seemed to declare, "It's not me, don't blame me. Since you want to say it that way, then so be it," seemingly signifying the end of his dispute with Nezha.
Upon hearing this, not only Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren, but also the disciples of Jade Void Palace, collectively let go of the stone in their hearts and felt a measure of joy.
However.
The next second.
Sun Kong's tone shifted again.
He, the master of courting death, specialized in provoking people.
He almost made Yuanshi Tianzun and the others explode with anger!
"General Ba, I can remain silent, but that does not mean this matter should not be known to others. You will issue a notice for me, spread it as fast as possible, and as widely as possible."
"Let everyone in the Great Desolation, the Three Realms know that Nezha acknowledges the title of Little Zha Zha and believes it is not a form of contempt towards him, but rather his care."
"The more people call him that, the faster he will progress. The more people say it, I think he should be happier, right, two esteemed Immortals of Chan teaching?"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Taiyi Zhenren, unable to withstand the shock, directly vomited blood and fainted. Guang Chengzi, though slightly better, was not much better off.
While suppressing his anger and thanking Sun Kong for his "help," he tried his best to stabilize his mind.
He finally managed to prevent his primordial spirit from exploding from anger!
As for Yuanshi Tianzun.
He almost cursed out loud but managed to restrain himself.
"This Sun Monkey... he's truly magnificent! You all, learn from him in the future. Only then will my Chan teaching have hope for great prosperity!"
Everyone was greatly surprised by their master's words, completely unable to discern whether he was being sarcastic or sincere.
But because of this, they remembered Sun Kong even more clearly!
...
At the same time.
Sun Kong's side heard the system's reward notification again!