The host receives this reward and must go to Xuan Du Mountain within ten days to be questioned by the Great Master Xuan Du. If the host fails to go or is late, they may incur the wrath of Lao Zi and Xuan Du!
This was the first "reward" that made Sun Kong restless.
The system actually considered this thing a good thing.
Little did he know, this was clearly a sign of dissatisfaction from Lao Zi and Great Master Xuan Du. Although they couldn't deduce him due to his special destiny, they remembered his various acts of self-sabotage.
They still held him accountable and demanded an explanation!
But in Sun Kong's eyes, this was clearly Lao Zi and Xuan Du's fault. Since they couldn't deduce any destiny related to him, why were they so persistent?
In the end.
It was because the Nine-Toothed Rake originated from one of Lao Zi's three corpses, the good corpse Taishang Laojun, and was tainted with the karma of the Human Teachings, which was beneficial to them.
They were reluctant to part with this merit!
"Ten days?"
"Xuan Du Mountain?"
"To ask for an explanation?"
"Ask your thirty-three heavens, this handsome dude is known for his self-sabotage, not even fearing the seven sages, let alone a mere Great Master Xuan Du?"
"Moreover, this time the Nine-Toothed Rake was not something I actively sought, it was purely because the heavenly immortals were too indifferent to him, which disheartened Zhu Yishi."
"It is indeed a bit inappropriate for us cultivators of Buddhism to obtain a spiritual treasure from your Human Teachings, but I didn't reach out for it myself, so can it be counted as stealing, robbing, or thieving?"
"Since it's none of the above, this handsome dude will ignore you and first deal with that Gao Laoyao, to repay this registered disciple."
"Then, I will find a way to go to Wa Huang Palace to find the 81st fragment, and let Zhu Yishi fully awaken."
"Just like persuading Jin Chanzi not to reincarnate back then, but to stay away from Spirit Mountain, this time, it will definitely change more and greater karma for the Journey to the West."
"Won't I receive even more surprising rewards?"
Before the Great Master Xuan Du could make any move, several thoughts raced through Sun Kong's mind. In the end, his original wild and self-sabotaging demeanor finally showed.
Not to mention that he was putting away the Nine-Toothed Rake, planning to take it back to New Flower Fruit Mountain for his second brother Wu Zhiqi to refine.
As for Zhu Yishi, he was quite startled by Sun Kong's 180-degree change.
He quickly and curiously asked.
"Master, are you alright?"
"Just now, I saw your expression change a few times. I don't know if it's because the Nine-Toothed Rake I gave you is too worthless, or because you can't refine it?"
"Actually, this thing is very easy to subdue. If you don't know how, I can teach you. When I was born, it was lying in my arms, and I hardly used any effort..."
Zhu Yishi's explanation, in his opinion, was a kind attempt to help, but for Sun Kong, who had heard it too many times, it felt like self-mockery.
But he couldn't really let this foolish disciple say any more.
It was a small matter if it ruined his mood.
It was a big deal if it delayed important matters.
"Little kid, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. Do you know that my weapon is tens of thousands of times heavier than yours, and I can still pick it up without any issue."
"You should spend more time with your wife, and pray that I succeed this time, otherwise, you two will suffer greatly in the future."
After leaving a few words that were both admonishing and contemplative, Sun Kong circulated his magic power.
He immediately soared into the sky.
And headed towards Gao Laoshan, where the Gao Laoyao was located!
"Master, you really are an immortal! You can actually fly!"
"My heavens!"
"I, Zhu Yishi, have truly not lived these twenty years in vain. This time, I've won big."
Seeing Sun Kong ascend, Zhu Yishi, instead of being unhappy about losing the spiritual treasure, praised his master for being amazing, just like the comedic sketch artist in the Blue Star timeline who sold leg braces.
"Alas!"
"This silly old Zhu, whether in later generations or in this life, is so endearingly foolish. Fortunately, it's me who came this time, otherwise, if it were someone else, they would have taught you a severe lesson."
"These three realms of the Great Desolation are a world where the strong prey on the weak. Where is there free winning, and winning big? I can only hope you don't regret it in the future."
Sun Kong felt both amused and exasperated by Zhu Yishi, his first and currently only registered disciple. He didn't know whether to praise him for being sensible or scold him for being brainless.
But no matter what.
Sun Kong still had to do what he had to do.
He wouldn't be affected by others.
Nor would he be delayed by this registered disciple's filial piety!
"Lock onto Gao Laoshan, Gao Laoyao, advance!"
"This Nine-Toothed Rake will be put to its first test on him."
In less than a breath.
Sun Kong withdrew his thoughts, no longer preoccupied with minor figures like Zhu Yishi. With a few somersaults, he arrived at Gao Laoshan, millions of miles away from Zhu Family Village.
As expected.
As soon as he landed, he heard some minor demons discussing their king, who was originally the Gao Taigong in later generations, and now Gao Laoyao.
He had actually set his sights on Zhu Yishi!
"In this regard, you don't understand me as well as I do. I'm a genuine demon from Gao Laoshan, and I know our king's thoughts best."
"It is said that twenty years ago, the King and Zhu Yishi from Zhu Family Village made their move at the same time, and also received the Mandate of Heaven, requiring him to reap his life on time for reincarnation."
"Afterwards, there was no punishment, but rather rewards from the heavenly court. It seems our king is very powerful, even the heavenly immortals ask him for favors."
"From now on, when you go out, remember to lift your heads, puff out your chests, and change your past颓废 and inferiority. You must all be supremely confident and enjoy the majesty of our king!"
The words of these minor demons further confirmed Zhu Yishi's previous statements and convinced Sun Kong that he had come to the right place.
Next.
Before these minor demons could return, or before the king, Gao Laoyao, who was revered by all the heavenly immortals, could take precautions or invite the assistance of other immortals.
Sun Kong directly used an invisibility spell and entered Gao Laoyao's cave. Just as he was gnawing on children's flesh and looking arrogant.
He cast a spell to immobilize him.
The Nine-Toothed Rake, although unable to unleash its divine abilities, was a formidable physical weapon. Without any unnecessary words or fancy moves, he swung it.
He killed the lackey who obeyed the Jade Emperor and was responsible for forcing Zhu Jiuzhong to reincarnate every twenty-odd years until he became Zhu Bajie.
His physical body was shattered and then burned away with a breath of fire magic to prevent resurrection.
His primordial spirit, his three souls and seven spirits, were also annihilated by the same method.
Only his true spirit was a bit special.
It had to be eradicated with the power of Heaven's Dao or a supreme treasure. Otherwise, Sun Kong could only watch it flee rapidly, likely heading back towards the heavenly court.
"Hey, you rogue, how dare you sneak attack this king! Next time I see you, I'll make sure you know that our Jade Emperor... cough, cough, know my power."
Sun Kong was amused by the words of this foolish Gao Laoyao.
Before he could continue to be self-congratulatory, Sun Kong unleashed a barrage of furious accusations and mockery!