Without a doubt, had it not been for the little fox hiding inside the soul bead within his chest, refusing to come out or speak, An Yang would never have waded into muddy waters like these.
As for why Marshal Tian Peng had obviously returned to the heavenly court's political regime, and why Sha Wujing had obviously chosen neutrality, yet they still released Bodhisattva Guangli, who fought for Spiritual Mountain, he no longer wanted to delve deeply into these private grudges and enmities among gods and Buddhas.
"Greetings, Exalted One." An Yang lowered his head toward Sha Wujing and brought his hands together in a salute. "Bodhisattva Guangli said he wants me to help him stamp out the Eternal Life Demon Palace that is causing chaos in the world. As it happens, when I previously ran into trouble in the Giant God Desert, I inadvertently released a golden-armored giant god of the heavenly court. The giant god also said he wanted me to perform a great merit with the Sea Calming Divine Bead. This is a destined opportunity that can allow my little maid to be resurrected."
After a brief pause, he continued, "Yet my cultivation is shallow, and I am unversed in the techniques of transformation. I do not know how I might wipe out the Demon Palace and perform a great merit, so I humbly request the Exalted One to offer some pointers."
Sha Wujing smiled. "You want me to teach you skills?"
"In the past, the Exalted One was honored as the Curtain-Rolling General, ensuring the Jade Emperor's travels were safe, and later you became a Golden Arhat of Buddhism. As a mere mortal, your disciple dares not ask for too much." An Yang's attitude was sincere. "I only ask that the Exalted One impart a little