"If only Sun Dasheng weren't meddling, my Huang Feng Ridge lineage wouldn't fear a magical contest with those from Burning Lamp. Win or lose, it doesn't matter. As long as I can drag him down, my godfather can deal with him afterward."
"That's what's most important!"
As expected, compared to Burning Lamp Buddha, the newly ascended tenth Quasi-Saint, the Yellow Wind Monster here lacked a bit of composure.
Seeing that Sun Kong wasn't taking the bait, not actively attacking Tiger Vanguard, nor giving them a chance to intentionally lose, but instead planning to let the Huang Feng Ridge lineage and the Spirit Mountain Buddhas fight it out first.
The Yellow Wind Monster became impatient.
He, who originally least wanted to be in this situation and be the first to step forward, had to admit at this moment that he was not as formidable as Sun Kong.
Subsequently.
To further motivate his demon subordinates, he decided to go all out.
He sent someone to retrieve Tiger Vanguard, who was almost sent to his death as cannon fodder, and at the same time, produced treasures he had long hidden and bestowed them as rewards.
Naturally.
He also did not forget the heroic pronouncements that every demon king should have!
"Brothers, today is a grand day for Huang Feng Ridge. The thirteenth and fourteenth tribulations are both related to us. Currently, Sun Dasheng has likely seen through our plan and isn't coming."
"But that's for the best."
"In my opinion, it's good that the number one saint of the demon race, Sun Dasheng, isn't involved. It avoids infighting among our kin, which is so unbecoming."
"But now, Sun Dasheng isn't going to trouble us, but those Buddhas from Spirit Mountain, especially Burning Lamp Buddha, will absolutely not let us off the hook."
"So, everyone, brace yourselves and follow your great king's lead to fight our way out. As long as we can push back Burning Lamp Buddha and his ilk even a little, it will be a success."
"You all should know, my godfather is Old Ancestor Huang Quan. He won't watch us die, but he needs us to show some results before he invests."
"Brothers who are willing, stand to the right. Those unwilling, stand to the left. I won't force you and will even give you severance pay. However, if in the future you miss out on merit and karma, or a chance to join the Huang Quan Sect, don't say I didn't give you an opportunity!"
"You must know, the current demon race is an existence that even Sun Dasheng is wary of."
"The benefits within, hehe… I won't say more. Let's start choosing sides. Don't delay our brothers from getting rich!"
Upon hearing this.
The tens of thousands of minor demons from Huang Feng Ridge, who had been somewhat panicked, decisively began to take sides. Among them, most still supported the Yellow Wind Monster, trusting Old Ancestor Huang Quan.
Therefore, they resolutely stood to the right, preparing to fight the Spirit Mountain Buddhas.
Even though they knew they were outmatched, they were willing to pay a price of some injury for the future opportunity to join the Huang Quan Sect!
As for the other group of minor demons, they were too afraid of being unable to defeat Burning Lamp Buddha and being killed by a single palm strike. Furthermore, the Yellow Wind Monster himself had assured them that he would not pursue them, so these individuals opted for the left.
In an instant.
Huang Feng Ridge, originally comprising tens of thousands of minor demons, was quickly divided, which in turn stabilized the mind of the Yellow Wind Monster, who had been feeling uneasy!
Of course.
If it were his former self, he would have been eager to eliminate those minor demons on the left immediately, making an example of them, and preventing anyone from escaping.
However, after following Old Ancestor Huang Quan, this Yellow Wind Monster had gained some emotional intelligence and understood that killing a few minor demons was useless. It was better to be generous and let them leave!
Thus.
After the subordinates on both the left and right sides waited silently for a while, the Yellow Wind Monster, standing in the middle, suppressing the urge to kill and curse, decisively gave his order!
"Good, good, very good. My brothers have accompanied me for many years. To have this day of frankness, whether it's to share life and death or to go our separate ways, you are all commendable."
"After today, brothers on the right, join the Huang Quan Sect with me. My godfather, Old Ancestor Huang Quan, will not mistreat you."
"In the future, you will all be members of the Huang Quan Sect, that is, the demon race. You will no longer have to fear the disdain and pursuit of the celestial beings and Buddhas."
"As for the brothers on the left, although we can no longer fight side by side, I understand and will not pursue any actions you take."
"Here is severance pay for you. Gold, silver, jewels, and all sorts of miscellaneous items. Take as much as you can, and then quickly leave from the back mountain to avoid any accidental injuries."
"After today's farewell, if we meet again, we will not be enemies, but neither will we be friends."
"I only hope that all my brothers will remember the camaraderie between me and the other brothers. Do not pledge allegiance to the Spirit Mountain Buddhas."
It must be said that after being tutored by Old Ancestor Huang Quan, the Yellow Wind Monster's perspective had greatly broadened. His words moved both factions.
Those on the right immediately prepared for battle, ready to fight Burning Lamp Buddha and Bodhisattva Lingji, to prevent the Spirit Mountain Buddhas from looking down on them.
As for those on the left, although they took some gold and jewels, they were also extremely grateful to the Yellow Wind Monster. As they fled, they genuinely attracted the attention of the Spirit Mountain Buddhas.
While it's hard to say for certain.
At the very least, besides Burning Lamp Buddha and Bodhisattva Lingji, others like Bodhisattva Guanyin were indeed drawn away by them.
This indirectly reduced the pressure on the Yellow Wind Monster.
Seeing this.
The Yellow Wind Monster was also moved. Gripping his three-pronged steel fork, he resolutely charged towards Burning Lamp Buddha and the others!
On the other side, Burning Lamp Buddha, seeing that Bodhisattva Guanyin and the others were still so useless, being attracted away by a few hundred minor demons, felt displeased. However, he immediately unleashed his magical powers.
He began to contend with the not-weak Yellow Wind Monster!
The Yellow Wind Monster on this side possessed first-class martial arts. In terms of pure martial skill, he was not inferior to Sun Kong. Coupled with his innate divine ability, the Samadhi True Wind.
He was actually able to fight back and forth with Bodhisattva Lingji and the others.
Even when facing Burning Lamp Buddha, a low-grade Quasi-Saint, he did not immediately fall into defeat.
It was truly astonishing!
...
Almost at the same time.
Sun Kong's monkey hair clone, observing this scene from a million-zhang altitude, was first slightly surprised, then couldn't help but smile.
And he notified his main body, Sun Kong, at the fastest speed.
"Is that so?"
"Burning Lamp Buddha has already broken through to low-grade Quasi-Saint, yet he still can't instantly kill that Yellow Wind Monster, who isn't even a Hunyuan Da Luo Golden Immortal?"
"Interesting. Originally, I thought that besides myself and my three brothers, the demons on this Journey to the West wouldn't have much real skill. I didn't expect that I underestimated him."
"Well, let's just watch the show together."
"Anyway, neither of these two factions dares to be my enemy. Let them decide the victor themselves, and then they can go easy on me to earn merit, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Sun Kong's thoughts were exactly as the Yellow Wind Monster had imagined: he had no intention of exerting himself, purely intending to watch the show and supplement it with merit rewards.
Thus.
Just as Burning Lamp Buddha was getting somewhat angry and was about to let Bodhisattva Lingji step aside for him to unleash his ultimate move against the Yellow Wind Monster.
Sun Kong, bringing Tang Sanzang and the others, simply sat on the clouds and watched the spectacle!