"With the demonic blood of this arrogant god-demon, it will be even simpler to test if that Sun Monkey is truly like me, both a transmigrator and a descendant of the Great God Pangu."
"I hope you, Sun Monkey, don't disappoint me too much."
"Otherwise, even with Lord Demon Saint's instructions, I, Luo Hou, will absolutely not let you live too long or too happily."
Luo Hou felt the drop of arrogant god-demon's demonic blood and sensed the powerful energy within. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his heart burned even hotter.
Not for any other reason.
Simply because, although he had promised the Demon Saint to prioritize peace and harmony, and to ascertain if Sun Kong was truly on their side, only temporarily unawakened.
He would not continue to fight Sun Kong and his companions.
However, the mere thought that Sun Kong might be a transmigrator from another time and space, just like him, ignited an unbearable envy and hatred.
For now, he would obey the Demon Saint's orders and merely test Sun Kong.
But, if he discovered that Sun Kong was not on their side, or even if he was on their side but the conditions for awakening were insufficient.
Luo Hou would not hesitate to secretly disobey the Demon Saint's command and eliminate Sun Kong prematurely, ending it all.
This was due to years of jealousy towards Sun Kong.
It was also necessary to prevent Sun Kong from seizing the Demon Saint's favor!
"Lord Demon Saint, rest assured, I will follow your instructions and not deal with Sun Kong prematurely. However, we were too ruthless in the previous eight tribulations. This time, let me personally visit him and have a good talk."
"As the saying goes, a smiling face is not struck. Although this Sun Monkey is extremely fond of courting death, and is extremely narcissistic and arrogant, as long as I persuade him well, there should still be a chance."
"Even if it's only a one percent chance to persuade him to secretly join Lord Demon Saint's side, I believe it will greatly benefit both of us."
"Putting aside other matters."
"Consider this: Sun Monkey has already achieved countless merits for the Heavenly Dao lineage, but have the Heavenly Dao and Patriarch Hongjun ever given him any genuine trust or significant rewards?"
Seeing that the Demon Saint opposite him hadn't discerned his hidden intentions, Luo Hou spoke with great eloquence, deceiving the Demon Saint with a few words.
Subsequently.
Having obtained the Demon Saint's permission, he wasted no time and, carrying the drop of arrogant god-demon's demonic blood, departed from the thirteenth demonic land of the mortal realm.
He didn't have the mythical Somersault Cloud like Sun Kong, capable of traversing a million li in a single somersault.
He could only dutifully increase his speed and fly.
After several detours.
He finally arrived at the Earthly Immortal Realm, a stretch of road between Two Realms Mountain and Serpent Coil Mountain. As Luo Hou's cultivation was nearing that of a Quasi-Saint, being at the Great Perfection of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Demon.
Coupled with the significant losses suffered by both sides after the eighth tribulation of the demon war, there were not many obstacles.
Therefore.
Luo Hou quickly located the resting place of Sun Kong and Jin Chanzi's master and disciple for the night.
It was a dilapidated temple.
A dilapidated temple in a desolate village.
It was also a place that was neither here nor there, most suitable for arranging a secret meeting in the dead of night to discuss certain unknown, earth-shattering secrets.
Even.
It was a place that, upon seeing it, made Luo Hou unable to suppress a slight chuckle of delight!
"What a dilapidated temple."
"The feng shui here is indeed excellent. If I hadn't transmigrated into the Six-Eared Macaque back then, and instead became an ordinary demon, perhaps I would have retired here for life."
"But now, I must still obey the Demon Saint's orders and have a good talk with that Sun Monkey!"
With this thought.
Luo Hou, worthy of being the mysterious entity who initiated the second cycle of Journey to the West in the mortal realm, landed three thousand li away.
He then activated his magical power and transmitted his divine sense, astonishing Jin Chanzi and the Six Ding Six Jia in an instant.
It also caused Sun Kong to frown slightly!
...
"Brother Sun, do you dare to come to the riverside three thousand li away for a good chat?"
"I admire Brother Sun for two reasons: first, you and I come from the same alternate dimension, both considered outsiders, and second, the Pangu essence blood on you, which is unique to both of us."
"Don't be nervous. This time, I have come this close not to deal with you and your master, nor do I have any other ulterior motives."
"If you don't believe me, you can use your methods to tie me up. I am willing to undergo your interrogation."
"This is not a ruse of self-harm, but a genuine interest in our identities. I believe Brother Sun is also very curious, aren't you?"
Inside the dilapidated temple.
Although Jin Chanzi had been rendered almost useless by the explosion at Wuchao Mountain, he was still being cared for by the Six Ding Six Jia and had enough to eat and drink.
As for Sun Kong on the other side, he didn't complain too much about the simple meals since he joined the eighth tribulation.
Firstly, his previous life's 996 work life wasn't much better.
Secondly, he was already aware of many of the difficulties and hardships in the Journey to the West tribulation, so Sun Kong cared more about the Heavenly Dao rewards, merit rewards, and system rewards.
His previous breakthrough to the High-grade Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal was already a great fortune. How could he dislike simple vegetables and radishes?
So.
Just as the Six Ding Six Jia, who were under the Jade Emperor's command, grumbled with dissatisfaction, complaining about the Jade Emperor assigning them this task and Sun Kong for not preparing any delicacies.
Sun Kong was enjoying himself.
He ate radish after radish, apple after apple,
eating with great comfort, joy, and freedom!
However.
Just as Sun Kong finished a simple meal and was about to ask the Six Ding Six Jia to stand guard outside, so he could talk to Jin Chanzi alone about how to resolve future tribulations.
He suddenly heard a familiar laugh in his ear; it was none other than Luo Hou!
Sun Kong's first reaction was that the other party was using a diversionary tactic.
So he ignored it.
However, to his surprise, when Luo Hou saw that Sun Kong wasn't coming out, he tied himself up and temporarily sealed his dantian, heading towards their dilapidated temple.
Upon reaching the entrance.
Sun Kong and Luo Hou met each other's gaze, and both were stunned!
"Brother Sun is so simple. As the second-in-command of Spirit Mountain, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the Handsome Monkey King of the New Flower-Fruit Mountain, and someone who has dared to offend the Heavenly Dao several times, you actually eat such things?"
Luo Hou was shocked by the simple food Sun Kong was eating, and for a moment, he couldn't connect him with the concept of transmigration.
After all, if it were him, he would surely be feasting on delicacies!
"Fellow Daoist Luo, speak quickly if you have something to say, and get to the point. I'll eat however I want, it's none of your business. If you continue to be verbose, I have one thing to say to you: I, Old Sun, don't make appointments with children!"
Sun Kong's shock was that Luo Hou didn't seem to be acting, but had genuinely lost his strength temporarily, and there were no reinforcements within millions of li.
This was simply unbelievable.
It even made Sun Kong consider striking first and killing this Luo Hou, resolving all their grievances.
But unexpectedly.
Luo Hou's next sentence made Sun Kong's expression change!