A loving father and a filial son.
Sun Wukong's eyes brimmed with tears as he grabbed Shen Gongbao's arm.
The two felt their father-son bond and karmic ties intertwine, earning the Heavenly Dao Rules' recognition.
"Wukong, your father has lived a life of poverty. I possess no heaven-defying treasures."
"This Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner is a treasure I acquired during the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation. It's a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and I give it to you. In times of hardship, it can keep your Daoist heart intact and your body immortal."
Shen Gongbao spoke slowly as he handed the God-Striking Whip to Sun Wukong.
He had originally planned to give him the Fang Tian Hua Ji, but then remembered that this spiritual treasure was specifically designed to strike down one's closest kin—and that it contained hidden runes of the Heavenly Dao Rules.
The Fang Tian Hua Ji was made for stabbing one's sworn father!
With that thought, Shen Gongbao was even less willing to hand it to Sun Wukong.
"Thank you for the gift, sworn father!"
Sun Wukong held the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner and spoke excitedly.
It was just a shame that he'd heard his sworn father owned a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Fang Tian Hua Ji, yet hadn't given it to him. He couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
The Fang Tian Hua Ji was so cool!
"This humble monk, Tang Sanzang, pays his respects to you, fellow Daoist!"
Only belatedly did Tang Sanzang give Shen Gongbao a slight bow.
One was Sun Wukong's master, the other the monkey's sworn father. The two were, more or less, of equal standing.
"No need for formalities, Holy Monk!"
Shen Gongbao replied with an air of nonchalance.
Inwardly, though, he grumbled. Tang Sanzang was no ordinary