The winds and clouds shifted, and the atmosphere turned eerie.
The Lingming Stone Monkey could sense that Juliusun and the others bore him no ill intent, but he had no idea what had happened. Under the overwhelming pressure of their auras, he could only remain vigilantly on guard, fearing that those before him might harbor malicious intentions.
"Ha... good lad, he isn't stupid!"
"Even under the suppression of our auras, he still protected these apes. It is clear that this Lingming Stone Monkey is kind by nature and possesses a compassionate heart. It truly makes me regard him favorably. Sadly, there is no bond of master and disciple between us!"
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha pointed at the Lingming Stone Monkey, his eyes full of appreciation.
If not for the fact that the great trend of the Heavenly Dao could not be defied and heavenly secrets could not be revealed, he truly would have taken the Lingming Stone Monkey to the Eastern Pure Glazed World and accepted him as his final disciple.
"Everyone, restrain your auras!"
"We are dignified Quasi-Sage great beings, yet we panicked before an Innate Spiritual Being that was just born. If word of this gets out, would we not become a laughingstock before our colleagues and the various great beings?"
Juliusun wore an embarrassed expression as he reminded the other three.
Concern led to disorder, and even they were no exception.
At this moment, Perfected Lord Qingxu Dao De revealed a kindly expression and gently nodded at the Lingming Stone Monkey.
Stroking his beard with a smile, he slowly said, "Little friend, there is no need to panic. This Daoist and several Dao Friends were afraid that you had drunk Monkey Wine and eaten mortal peaches, ruining your Innate Spiritual Body and tarnishing your fortune."
"Before Innate Spiritual Beings