"Godfather, aren't we good friends with the Great Sage Sun? Why must we wait until they leave to come here? And you promised to take me back to the Yellow Springs Great River."
"Why did we suddenly come to the foot of Huang Feng Ling?"
"I've been here countless times, there are no treasures here. You old man... Ouch? Godfather, why did you suddenly attack me?"
The Yellow Wind Monster, who was originally his godson, had just recovered his physical body and primordial spirit, and had broken through to the Lower Grade of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Demon. Unexpectedly, at this moment, he was ambushed by his godfather, the Yellow Springs Ancestor.
He looked shocked and confused.
But then, the Yellow Springs Ancestor wiped away a nearly imperceptible tear, and with the other hand, truly crushed the Yellow Wind Monster's physical body and primordial spirit.
Afterward.
He actually threw himself into that peculiar yellow flower!
Following that.
Seeing that all of the Yellow Wind Monster's physical body, primordial spirit, three souls and seven spirits, and even his true spirit were absorbed by this yellow flower, a godson the size of a palm jumped out from within.
This time, the godson had no self-awareness, and apart from being loyal to him, he had no other thoughts.
It was truly amazing!
The Yellow Springs Ancestor's eyes shot out even more merciless and cruel cold smiles.
As it turned out.
His true face was far from what Sun Kong and Burning Lamp Buddha had seen.
Nor was it what his godson, the Yellow Wind Monster, had seen.
Instead, he had combined the yellow flower with his godson to raise a special "godson" who was solely obedient!
"Good morning, Godfather. Godfather, you are so good to us. Godfather, Godfather, good Godfather."
"Quickly give us more flesh and blood of Hunyuan Daluo, so that we can repay Godfather when we grow up!"
One yellow flower, one godson.
One godson, like a dry battery.
Clearly the exploited party, yet under the control of the Yellow Springs Ancestor's "Yellow Springs Thirteen Paths" cultivation technique, they actually believed this was loyalty and filial piety.
Upon hearing this.
The Yellow Springs Ancestor, who was already smiling fiendishly, became even happier. While enhancing his strength through the Yellow Springs Qi on the yellow flower, he also adopted the attitude of a father towards his son, stroking this palm-sized godson, his eyes showing a tenderness far more sincere than he had ever shown to the Yellow Wind Monster!
For no other reason.
It was solely because his "Yellow Springs Thirteen Paths" cultivation technique required the sacrifice of a godson with each advancement. And with the Yellow Wind Monster truly "dead," he had gathered the 64th.
Now, he could break through from Lower Grade Quasi-Saint to Middle Grade Quasi-Saint!
"My good little monsters, my treasures, don't be anxious. Godfather is about to break through to Middle Grade Quasi-Saint with the help of your Yellow Springs Qi, so I will naturally not mistreat you."
"It's just that the cultivation of these Yellow Springs dolls is extremely difficult. Not only do they require seeds with certain opportunities, but they also need various karmic connections."
"Fortunately, I gathered 63 last year, and with Xiao Huang, who was sent by this Journey to the West tribulation, it makes 64. I will cherish you even more in the future."
"After all, the cultivation technique I practice is not as heartless and unjust as Patriarch Ming He or Patriarch You Ming."
"Although I swallowed seeds like Xiao Huang, didn't I also transform it into the 64th yellow flower and the 64th Yellow Springs doll?"
"Heh heh heh, don't look at your current lack of power. When you grow up, you will definitely not be weaker than before your reincarnation."
"Even, you can absolutely become my strongest assistants. This is also the survival method of my Yellow Springs lineage, and even the Heavenly Saints don't know about it!"
Facing the completely obedient Yellow Springs dolls, the Yellow Springs Ancestor's words were clearly a bit more sincere.
Father and son hid deep within the lightless, unknown depths of Huang Feng Ling, stepping on the resentment of the previous godson, the Yellow Wind Monster, who had died, while continuing to plot far ahead.
It was truly remarkable!
...
Meanwhile.
The other two of the three old ancestors of the demon race, Patriarch Ming He and Patriarch You Ming, also had some premonitions. The former looked envious, while the latter looked disdainful.
The reason was simple.
Patriarch You Ming's cultivation technique, "You Ming Eighteen Paths," was similar to Patriarch Yellow Springs' "Yellow Springs Thirteen Paths." However, he never relied on his godchildren for sacrifice, but rather exchanged benefits.
In other words, he disdained Patriarch Yellow Springs for devouring the power of his godchildren, whereas he himself followed the path of cultivating direct disciples who would regularly transfer their cultivation.
Although both were demonic methods, he considered himself much cleaner than Patriarch Yellow Springs!
As for Patriarch Ming He's cultivation, although he founded the Asura Sect and became a Middle Grade Quasi-Saint, he had taken a wrong turn in the past and couldn't sever his three corpses, resulting in his cultivation being inferior to those of the same level.
For many years, he had been extremely envious of the cultivation methods of Patriarch Yellow Springs and Patriarch You Ming.
Alas.
The latter refused to share, no matter what.
The former's technique was also unique, and even if he were told the incantation, he wouldn't be able to cultivate it.
Now.
Sensing Patriarch Yellow Springs' breakthrough again, actually reaching Middle Grade Quasi-Saint, how could Patriarch Ming He not be immensely envious and jealous?
...
Deep within the Sea of Blood.
Above the Demon God Hall of the Asura Sect.
Unable to bear such jealousy, Patriarch Ming He could only immediately summon the Four Great Demon Gods!
"Issue an order!"
"Intensify the training of my Asura Sect's elites. The last battle in the mortal realm was not very successful. Next time, if there's an opportunity or a chance for you to act during the Journey to the West tribulation, don't forget."
"Although this ancestor is focused on cultivating the three corpses, I will not forget the origins of my Asura Sect, nor do I wish to be surpassed by Patriarch Yellow Springs."
As Patriarch Ming He let out a sinister smile, the Four Great Demon Gods trembled in fear, realizing that their ancestor was too lonely, too bored, and too eager for success.
Without daring to delay, they immediately dispatched various forces to gather information and await opportunities!
...
Great River You Ming.
You Ming Sect.
Unlike Patriarch Ming He, who was always anxious and unsatisfied despite having Yuan Tu, Abi, and the Twelve-Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Patriarch You Ming, while sensing Patriarch Yellow Springs' breakthrough, did not feel much jealousy.
Instead, he continued steadily on his predetermined plan!
"Someone."
"Issue the You Ming Token and summon my eighteen direct disciples back. Tell them that a new mission has been arranged."
"After this success, not only will we disrupt the first round of Journey to the West in the Earth Immortal Realm by Monkey Sun, but we will also accelerate the second round of Journey to the West in the mortal realm, making your senior brother Luo Hou happy."
"Moreover, it might even be helpful to the Demon Saint. At that time, the rewards will be considerable."
Patriarch You Ming had greater faith in the saying that generous rewards attract brave men.
As expected.
After this message was spread, the eighteen direct disciples scattered throughout the three realms of the Primordial World returned one after another!
...
At this time.
Sun Kong, unaware of all this, was leading Jin Chanzi and others leisurely towards the Quicksand River. Along the way, he was recounting relevant plots to them.
It wasn't for perfection.
But rather to ensure that not a single detail went wrong!