This time, Sun Wukong had to rely heavily on Zhen Yuanzi and place great expectations on him.
The reason was simple.
The Ren Sect could not be commanded.
The Wa Huang Palace had too few talented individuals to be of use.
The Western Teachings, both Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism, appeared to have many followers, but in reality, the vast majority were influenced by the neutral stance of Daoist Jie Yin and Daoist Zhun Ti, and would not be mobilized by Sun Wukong.
Even if it were occasionally possible, it was unlikely they would put their heart into it, nor would they dare to go to the mortal realm.
As for the Chan Sect, they were quite capable, but Guang Chengzi and others had not fully recovered their cultivation and needed to guard Chang'an City.
At the New Flower Fruit Mountain, the cultivation of his four subordinates was even more不堪一击 (unable to withstand a single blow); they were fine for handling minor matters, but absolutely incapable of handling major ones.
Therefore.
After much thought, the only person who could be won over, who might be won over, and who could be entrusted with important tasks was Zhen Yuanzi!
"Great King, you haven't had a proper rest these past few months, sacrificing too much for the Journey to the West tribulation and the Orthodox Alliance."
"I dare not say much else, but I pray that Great King will rest well and not wear yourself out."
"I will go to Marshals Maliu immediately."
While Sun Wukong was still contemplating how to win over Zhen Yuanzi, whether he needed to become sworn brothers in advance, and promise him all the future merits of Wuzhuang Temple.
On the other side, General Ba had not yet left the mountaintop, but seeing how much Sun Wukong had been worrying and how physically and mentally exhausted he was, he couldn't help but feel a pang of concern.
Hearing his words.
Sun Wukong burst into laughter. Not only did his mood improve, but he also felt immensely gratified by his monkey and monkey descendants.
Putting aside everything else.
In this chaotic era of the Great Desolation, the only ones who could be trusted and supported by him one hundred percent were these monkey and monkey descendants!
"You little rascal, stop spouting all that useless nonsense."
"Hurry up and get to work."
"I, Old Sun, have a physical body made of five-colored stones and a primordial spirit made of the Mani Pearl. Why should I be so weak? I think you're the one who's weak. I'll find an opportunity to help you find a partner soon."
"I just don't know if you like human beauties, or demons, or perhaps a female monkey from our mountain?"
"Hey, hey, don't run off, don't be shy. Men and women marry and have children; it's the same for humans and demons. What's there to be shy about?"
"Damn it!"
"What a coward, you're probably still a virgin who hasn't experienced love, aren't you? No wonder you're so awkward. When I, Old Sun, have time, I'll make sure all four of you subordinates lose your virginity."
"Speaking of which, enlightened rulers from the Blue Star, like Cao Cao and others, would actively recruit wives for their subordinates, helping them settle down and establish families, which would bring more stability to the people."
"I, Old Sun, really should have done this earlier!"
Sun Wukong's words made General Ba blush all over his face. He ran off with small, hurried steps, his red face making Sun Wukong laugh.
As a result, he made up his mind to help everyone find a partner.
Afterward.
When the shy General Ba brought Marshals Maliu, Sun Wukong did not hesitate. He gave them the same treatment as the others last time, one monkey hair clone each, to be used for emergencies.
As for why the Monk Wuchao and others couldn't use it last time, it was because the Jade Emperor detonated the demonic seeds too quickly, and there wasn't enough time.
This time, it shouldn't be like that.
On the other side, Sun Wukong also gave them detailed instructions.
"Due to various reasons, Jin Chanzi is still two and a half years away from Liangjie Mountain, but it's inevitable that someone will try to target him during this period."
"For this reason, I, Old Sun, must make thorough arrangements before I can rest assured."
"Monk Wuchao and others who helped last time will temporarily await further news, while you two must protect Jin Chanzi day and night until he reaches Liangjie Mountain and is handed over to me, Old Sun."
"The task is not difficult."
"But the responsibility is not small. If anything unexpected happens, do not resist head-on. Use my monkey hair clone for emergencies immediately, and then notify me."
With Sun Wukong's serious and earnest instructions, Marshal Ma and Marshal Liu had no further worries and set out obediently.
With their protection, although Jin Chanzi would not be one hundred percent safe, Sun Wukong's heart felt a little lighter.
Not long after the two of them left.
Seeing that the Four Great Bodhisattvas, led by Bodhisattva Guanyin, even had time to return to Spirit Mountain after inquiring from the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong performed a slight deduction.
He roughly understood the cause and effect of their journey.
It was for no other reason than that they were worried Sun Wukong's previous rumors were true and that the Jade Emperor would strike at Spirit Mountain first!
Now.
Having seemingly received some assurance from the Jade Emperor, the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain, who should have been helping Sun Wukong, did not interact much with him. Instead, they were all smiles due to the Jade Emperor's attitude.
Truly unbelievable!
"The Jade Emperor's assurance? It's worth not a single cent. He might agree to you today, but tomorrow, when my influence weakens, he might turn against you."
"Hmph, these Buddhas of Spirit Mountain, after more than five hundred years, are still as naive and foolish as before. Since you've decided to go your own way without me, Old Sun, so be it."
"I, Old Sun, am indeed too busy to deal with you right now, but when I have time later, I will definitely not let you off easily. I will make you re-experience the pain of the past."
After thinking this way, Sun Wukong, despite calculating that the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain and the Jade Emperor were colluding and seemed to have some agreement to divide merits, was unwilling to waste his energy.
Instead, he drove the Chaotic Somersault Cloud and calmly departed from the New Flower Fruit Mountain. After a few turns, he arrived at the border between Xiniu Hezhou and Nanzhan Buzhou in the Immortal Realm.
That is to say, the legendary Wuzhuang Temple.
To find the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, with whom he had once fought and cooperated.
Zhen Yuanzi!
"I hope this Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi is straightforward and magnanimous, otherwise, without him, I, Old Sun, would probably have to act myself."
"Alas, it's all because I acted too recklessly back then, to the point where everyone knows how powerful I, Old Sun, am, and they run away at the sight of me, not giving me a chance to deal with them slowly."
"It's also because I've been so busy with the Journey to the West tribulation all these years, and have only neglected to cultivate talent. Otherwise, why would I need to rely on outsiders for such matters?"
Before landing, Sun Wukong felt a sense of indescribable anxiety, and also blamed himself for not having made more progress with his four subordinates over the past five hundred years.
However, before he could react after landing, he was already greeted by a special good corpse.
That was none other than Zhen Yuanzi's good corpse, which he had severed using the "Book of Earth."
The Daoist of the Book of Earth!
"Are you the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, the Beautiful Monkey King, Great Sage Sun, from the New Flower Fruit Mountain?"
"Please come in quickly. My master has been waiting for a long time. I knew Great Sage Sun would have matters to discuss, so I specifically sent my unworthy good corpse to greet you. Please do not mind."
The Daoist of the Book of Earth exuded a dense aura of the inherent five elements, specifically the element of earth. His demeanor was elegant and solemn, and his appearance closely resembled Zhen Yuanzi.
Although he had the cultivation of a mid-grade Primordial Golden Immortal, he was very humble.
These words.
Sun Wukong immediately smiled!