"Wow, Master, did you see that? That Qiankun Circle was indeed stolen by this Monkey King, and he dared to crush it in front of us?"
"How can he be so brave?"
"This was a spiritual treasure personally crafted for me by you back then, and he actually… Humph, Sun Houzi, you have no more excuses now, right?"
The mischievous Nezha was still throwing a tantrum, but even though Sun Kong took out the Qiankun Circle, Guang Chengzi and the others did not incite him.
Instead, they had Taiyi Zhenren pinch Nezha's ear and retreat to the side.
Afterward.
Guang Chengzi's expression turned solemn. He looked at Sun Kong and carefully chose his words!
He did this, of course, for other reasons.
One was that Sun Kong did indeed obtain Nezha's Qiankun Circle, but it was likely not stolen. After all, either of Sun Kong's two top-tier innate spiritual treasures was more powerful than all of theirs combined.
Why would he covet a child's spiritual treasure?
It could only be said that this matter was manipulated by the new Heavenly Dao.
The other was Sun Kong's astonishing feat of crushing the Qiankun Circle and then recreating it, a level beyond what the Eight Immortals could reach.
Even an ordinary Quasi-Saint couldn't do it.
After all, most of the spiritual treasures of the disciples of Chan Jiao had the support of Yuanshi Tianzun, or he directly helped in their creation, like the Fantian Seal and the Luohun Bell.
Or he indirectly provided materials, such as the Qiankun Circle and Wind Fire Wheels of the third-generation disciples.
But without exception, they all received help from Yuanshi Tianzun and were told that once these spiritual treasures were crafted, they would never be upgraded unless they encountered a great destiny.
Even Yuanshi Tianzun couldn't upgrade them.
Therefore, he instructed everyone to use them carefully.
But now.
There was someone who could do what even Yuanshi Tianzun could not. How could Guang Chengzi and the others not be shocked, impressed, cautious, and wary!
"The child was being mischievous just now. Please do not mind, Daoist Brother Sun. Guang Chengzi apologizes on his behalf. As for this Qiankun Circle, it is its good fortune to have met a worthy master."
"My Chan Jiao is not so petty. As long as Daoist Brother Sun likes it, you can play with it anytime. But please satisfy Guang Chengzi's curiosity."
It was indeed the high-EQ Guang Chengzi who knew how to speak.
These words, while preserving the dignity of Chan Jiao, did not offend Sun Kong. On the contrary, anyone who heard them would feel comfortable, and might even be persuaded to return it to them later.
Based on this alone, Sun Kong had a good impression of Guang Chengzi and originally intended to return it immediately.
Unexpectedly.
Master Xuandu, who had been ignored by him, could not help himself.
He spoke up decisively!
"Sun Wukong, I reminded you multiple times about the Nine-Toothed Rake just now, and you ignored me. But you even dared to use a disguised Qiankun Circle and put on a show here to deceive us?"
"You have gone too far. Not only do you refuse to tell me the whereabouts of the Nine-Toothed Rake, but you also mislead us."
"Could it be that you truly think that just because you are the Great Sage Equaling Heaven of the Journey to the West, you can be arrogant?"
"My Xuandu Purple Mansion Sword is no ordinary spiritual treasure. It is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure imbued with the destiny of the Human Sect. If you don't give me an explanation, I won't hesitate to take you to see Saint Taiqing!"
With Master Xuandu's words, the atmosphere among the three parties immediately became tense. Seeing the Xuandu Purple Mansion Sword in his hand and hearing him mention Laozi.
Even Guang Chengzi and the others, who had initially wanted to say a few good words for Sun Kong, could only retreat, not daring to interfere.
After all, Xuandu's words were not empty. His Xuandu Purple Mansion Sword was extremely powerful, even more so than the spiritual treasures of the disciples of Chan Jiao.
It also possessed the special ability to weaken others' spiritual treasures by borrowing the destiny of the Human Sect.
Guang Chengzi and the others dared not meddle further. They could only force a smile and were about to take their leave.
Leaving Sun Kong and Master Xuandu to resolve their own grievances.
However.
Just when everyone thought Sun Kong was about to suffer, Sun Kong suddenly grinned!
"So Daoist Brother Xuandu is here about this matter?"
"I see. What could make you so angry that you almost used this Xuandu Purple Mansion Sword? Alright, you want an explanation, I'll give you one."
"To put it simply, your Master's Nine-Toothed Rake is still here, it has just changed hands. To put it complexly, you'll have to ask your Master."
"New Heavenly Dao, new celestial calculations, new changes. Since we're not outsiders, I'll be frank. My second brother, Wu Zhiqi, has obtained the opportunities and foundations of Zhu Bajie. He is the future Zhu Bajie."
"Therefore, this Nine-Toothed Rake naturally belongs to him. If he can get everyone's assistance and complete the Journey to the West, the merit that should be given to Saint Taiqing will not be less, and might even be more."
"After all, I can personally crush a Qiankun Circle and then recreate a congenital donut. This skill is enough to prove my strength."
"Tell me, Daoist Brother Xuandu, are you still dissatisfied?"
This time, Sun Kong was being low-key and patient for the sake of two Saints, not continuing his usual self-destructive style. However, between the two groups, the Chan Jiao side was sensible, while Master Xuandu was not very discreet.
He almost stirred up the killing intent hidden in his heart.
But before Sun Kong could truly act, he still vaguely felt the threat of the Xuandu Purple Mansion Sword, and could only temporarily ease the situation.
As expected, with these words, Master Xuandu, who had been ready to fight, had nothing more to say. After silently calculating, he found that Wu Zhiqi did indeed carry the karma of Zhu Bajie.
So he could only cup his hands in apology and leave.
"Since it is what Sun Wukong himself said, I naturally dare not disbelieve the acting deputy Buddha of Spirit Mountain. However, the specific truth still needs to be verified by my Master."
"I hope it is true."
"If not, I won't hesitate to personally go to Spirit Mountain and debate with Patriarch Randeng again."
After saying that.
The arrogant Master Xuandu, giving Sun Kong no face at all, and ignoring Guang Chengzi's expression of trying to smooth things over between them.
He directly took the Eight Immortals and returned to the Bijing Palace in Xuandu Heaven!
Seeing this.
Sun Kong's anger instantly erupted.
He really wanted to chase after him and bash this Master Xuandu to death with a single blow.
But seeing Nezha, this mischievous brat, actually showing signs of reverting to his mischievous ways because Sun Kong was targeted by Master Xuandu, and frequently sneering at him.
Sun Kong finally stopped being low-key and patient!
"Daoist Friend Nezha, are you still unconvinced?"
"Then, this congenital donut has been recreated by me, but it has not yet been refined. If you have the ability, summon it back."
"Otherwise, don't say I didn't warn you. This matter was originally supposed to happen during the Journey to the West calamity and then might have been returned to you. It was you yourself who caused trouble in advance."
"If there are any troubles in the future, or if it doesn't listen to you, don't come looking for me. I am not responsible for after-sales service here!"
After saying these half-true and half-false words.
Sun Kong no longer wanted to deal with that little brat Nezha and directly rode the Chaos Somesault Cloud, flying tens of millions of miles away.
Leaving Guang Chengzi and the others, who remained at the scene, utterly shocked!