The decision now rests with Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha!
As the Jade Emperor, Ancestor Minghe, Ancestor Huangquan, and Ancestor Youming, these four, successively attempted to win over Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha, the enemy and ally situation on the scene suddenly shifted.
Although, as of now, Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha were still cooperating with Sun Kong's attack, no one could guarantee that these two would not switch sides later.
After all, if it were Sun Kong himself, he wouldn't dare to guarantee that he could take on four quasi-saints alone.
Among these two.
Zhenyuanzi was relatively easy to handle, as his two disciples were killed by Ancestor Youming, and the Ginseng Fruit Tree was destroyed. Coupled with his existing cooperation with Sun Kong, it was still possible to win him over.
However, Burning Lamp Buddha was different. Like the Six Ding and Six Jia, and the Three Stars of Longevity, Fortune, and Happiness, he was only participating for a small reward of merit.
If he truly only wanted to save his life, not be implicated by Sun Kong, and even intended to retaliate against Sun Kong, he would be the first to betray!
Seeing this.
Although Sun Kong's side appeared calm and unhurried, in his heart, he had to immediately adjust his strategy.
This aptly reflected the common saying:
"Do not seek to harm others, but seek to defend yourself!"
Before Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha could truly betray him, Sun Kong had already rapidly considered various possibilities!
"Good heavens, it's been a while since I, Old Sun, had a big fight. This time, I've provoked four quasi-saint experts all at once. It's quite exhilarating."
"However, the current situation is truly unprecedented. I cannot afford to be careless."
"Second brother, third brother, fellow Daoist Nezha, listen carefully, the three of you. No matter how the battle unfolds later, the three of you must protect Master Jin Chanzi and break through."
"Only after you leave can I, Old Sun, do my best to deal with these quasi-saint magnates."
"If I, Old Sun, am lucky enough to survive, remember to come and pick me up. And tell the outsiders that quasi-saints are nothing special."
"I, Old Sun, can beat them as easily as I beat ordinary people."
"Of course, if I, Old Sun, am unlucky and am truly besieged by all six quasi-saints, then you will have to send a signal to inform Chan Master Wuchao, and the Eight Golden Immortals under the sect of Saint Yuqing of the Chan School."
"I must admit, the only allies I, Old Sun, can count on now are these two groups. Apart from them, even a Saint is hard to say."
"Are you all ready? I, Old Sun, will open a path for you immediately! As for the decision of Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha, I, Old Sun, will not force it, but if they cannot kill me this time, I will repay them a hundredfold!"
Sun Kong was usually flippant and not too serious, fond of courting death, and was the ancestor of the art of self-destruction.
But this did not mean he was truly brainlessly impulsive.
Look.
Seeing the four quasi-saints on the enemy side gradually uniting to attack him, and the two quasi-saint "allies" behind him, one unreliable from the start and the other potentially unreliable.
Sun Kong did not have time to wait for them to make their decision and react.
To ensure foolproofness.
And to avoid losing the initiative, at this moment, Sun Kong, while transmitting his divine sense to inform Jin Chanzi and his party of four to prepare for their breakthrough.
At the same time, he was indeed increasing the output frequency of the Journey to the West Gatling. Before the Jade Emperor and the other four could truly surround him without any gaps.
He decisively repelled the four of them, created a hole in the Earthly Book Grand Array that allowed people to escape, and then, he truly let Jin Chanzi and the three others break through unhurriedly.
Afterward.
Only then did Sun Kong personally block the only way out, accelerating the activation of his Innate Chaos Skill, Pangu's bloodline, and the comprehensive power of his Innate Demonic God roots.
His aura, which was previously at the peak of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, gradually climbed to the perfection of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.
Even, he almost broke through to the quasi-saint realm!
It was also during this rare advantageous moment that Sun Kong cast a final glance at Zhenyuanzi and Burning Lamp Buddha, who were still hesitating and contemplating!
"Two fellow Daoists, why must you be so hesitant? I, Old Sun, am a straightforward person. In a word, if you can help me, help me immediately and repel these four powerful enemies."
"Afterward, I, Old Sun, adhering to the principle of never mistreating others, can share the merit reward with you equally."
"If not, and you two insist on joining the four quasi-saint powerhouses of the Demonic Path Alliance, I, Old Sun, have nothing to say. If you want to come, come quickly. Killing or fighting is just a matter of a day or two. Why are you so conflicted?"
"However, I must state my position clearly beforehand."
"No matter how many enemies come, I, Old Sun, am, after all, the Senior Disciple chosen by the Heavenly Dao for the Journey to the West. If all six quasi-saints unite and cannot kill me, then do not blame me for subsequent ruthless retaliation."
Sun Kong's words, like persuasion, also like overflowing confidence, unafraid of anyone betraying him. More so, by mentioning the Heavenly Dao, it made people realize that he was indeed very emotionally intelligent and knew where to draw the line.
As these words were spoken.
It was seen that Zhenyuanzi, who was already not very willing to betray, was truly persuaded by Sun Kong's words, which were both gentle and firm.
In minutes, he activated the core of the Earthly Book Grand Array, the Earthly Book, and unleashed the Good Corpse Earthly Book Daoist to strengthen the firepower.
Although he did not explicitly declare his stance, he used the Sleeve Universe technique to protect the remaining disciples of the Five Villages Temple and then moved to Sun Kong's side.
This was a kind of attitude.
That is, he would rather die than be separated from Sun Kong!
Seeing this scene.
The Jade Emperor and the four were furious. When they looked at Burning Lamp Buddha again, as expected, compared to Zhenyuanzi's "overestimation of his abilities," Burning Lamp Buddha, along with the three newly "awakened" Bodhisattvas, were much smarter.
Just as Sun Kong and the Jade Emperor were glaring at each other, with the battle on the verge of erupting, these four indeed uttered words that best suited their positions and interests.
They abandoned Deputy Buddha Sun Kong.
Discarding their usual hypocritical masks.
For the sake of survival, for merit, and for themselves, they were willing to put on a show of divine beings and Buddhas on the spot, and even cooperate with demons and heretics!
"Brother Daoist Zhenyuanzi, do not blame Burning Lamp for this disrespect. It is simply that your choice is not wise enough."
"Although these four are from the demonic path, they have the advantage, and they are inherently people of Rahu, the Senior Disciple of the demon race. They have the right to disrupt the first round of the Journey to the West in our Immortal Realm. We should see the situation clearly."
"But rest assured, although Burning Lamp's choice aligns more with Spirit Mountain and the Western Teachings, out of our long-standing friendship, I will not attack you. But this Sun monkey beside you is different."
"Past grievances, and present grievances."
"Sun monkey, you have let down my Spirit Mountain's Lesser Vehicle Buddhism. Now, I, this Buddha, do not wish to attack you, but I must cleanse the sect!"
When it came to thick skin and shamelessness, it had to be Burning Lamp Buddha.
As soon as he finished speaking, he did not even wait for the Jade Emperor and the four to offer generous terms, and immediately, along with the three Great Bodhisattvas, attacked Sun Kong first!