"Reaching the Late Quasi-Saint stage and refusing the Buddhist Sect's demands? Is that all you ask?"
The Dragon King of the East Sea was still somewhat incredulous. Great Sage Sun's conditions were far too simple.
"Simple? This is far from simple. Any change in the grand trend of heaven and earth could bring immeasurable consequences. The Dragon Clan's destined outcome is to submit to the Buddhist Sect, but once you enter the Buddhist Sect, the Dragon Clan may vanish completely. The Buddhist Sect forbids relations between men and women, leaving no way to reproduce. In the end, your Dragon Clan will disappear entirely.
"But if you choose not to enter the Buddhist Sect, you will be going against the Heavenly Dao. At that time, the Dragon Clan may suffer punishment from the Heavenly Dao. This is a choice concerning your very survival. Do you still think it is simple?"
Great Sage Sun began explaining the problems the Dragon King of the East Sea would face in the future. He could have deceived and fooled him, but if the Buddhist Sect exposed the lie, it might instead create a rift with the Dragon Clan. Telling the truth was the most suitable approach.
The Dragon King of the East Sea fell into deep thought.
"Furthermore, once you decide not to join the Buddhist Sect, you will have an even more important task to undertake."
Great Sage Sun continued.
"An even more important task? What task?"
The Dragon King of the East Sea's heart jolted. Sure enough, it was not that simple!
Seeing that the Dragon King of the East Sea had focused his attention, Great Sage Sun looked at Ao Guang's Qiankun Bag. His expression became grave as he said, "If the As-You-Will Golden-Bound Cudgel is damaged, floods will ravage the world.