"I'm not afraid." Sun Wukong's tone remained calm, yet it seemed to contain a resolute force capable of smashing through Buzhou Mountain. "I am no longer the ignorant, impulsive Stone Monkey who knew only how to flaunt his ferocity and fight. Nor am I the Great Sage Equal to Heaven who thought himself invincible, only to meet a miserable end. Now, I am merely a seeker who wishes to live, who wishes to seize back a little of what belongs to him from Heaven's hands. However dangerous the Primordial Wilderness may be, can its dangers surpass the heavenly punishment within me, which tries to annihilate me day and night? However vile the Heavenly Court may be, can its methods surpass the agony of having my bones gouged out, my flesh carved away, my spirit burned, and my soul refined?"
Upon hearing this, Patriarch Bodhi finally nodded gently, the last trace of concern in his eyes fading away. "Since your Dao heart is so steadfast, then go. Remember, the foremost purpose of your descent this time is 'refinement,' not 'slaughter.' When trouble arises, prioritize tempering yourself and seeking breakthroughs. Unless absolutely necessary, do not rashly stir the fire of ignorance and needlessly increase your karmic burden. Also, keep this jade talisman safe." As he spoke, a warm White Jade Talisman appeared in his palm. Buddhist light flickered faintly across it, and its runes were profound and mysterious. "It contains a strand of my Origin Buddhist Dharma. Should you truly encounter certain death, it will activate on its own and protect you once. At the same time, it will allow me to vaguely sense your location. If something truly goes wrong, I may still be able to come to your aid in time."
Sun Wukong accepted the jade talisman with both hands,