The Great Sage summoned by the special effect was powerful, but not invincible, because there was an absolute time limit.
Come to think of it, Jun Changxiao had only spent a few months going from the Nine-Layered Hell back to Starfall Continent and then returning. Summoning him twice was indeed a little too frequent.
Simply put.
During the first summoning, Monkey Brother had been brimming with energy and possessed overwhelming combat power.
Although the second summoning had kept him in the same state, the energy he had expended last time had yet to be fully replenished. He could only force himself to carry his staff onto the stage.
During the earlier melee, Monkey Brother had specifically picked on the soft persimmons among the powerhouses from the various planes. He had not targeted the Fortress Master.
Why?
Because the other party was a little too strong, and his current state did not permit him to fight him.
Monkey Brother was also sly as a fox. Whenever he encountered a tough opponent, he first bluffed them with his aura, then slipped away after taking care of a bunch of minor lackeys.
After pulling off that whole routine, he had not only successfully preserved the Great Sage Equal to Heaven's reputation, but also intimidated the Planar Martial Artists.
Of course.
Please do not question the Great Sage's strength. Blame Gousheng for flipping his card too frequently, leaving him unable to bear it.
If he were given enough time to rest, then the next time he made a domineering entrance, he would surely wield two watermelon knives and hack from the South Heaven Gate all the way to Penglai East Road, slashing until gods trembled and ghosts shuddered.
That was not the point.
The point was that once the Great Sage left the stage,