Fiery Hell, Saving People

Help Prince Important, or help Chen Xuanzang?

Obviously, this was yet another choice between "Buddhism" and "Daoism." Although Yin Kuang and the others had decided long ago to follow the plot and favor "Buddhism," could they say that now? How could they casually give up such a powerful ally as Prince Important? But they also had to watch Chen Xuanzang's side. Showing their support too directly might arouse Chen Xuanzang's suspicions.

Yin Kuang smiled and said, "We're all here to subdue the Demon King Sun Wukong. Why distinguish between us?" Prince Important curled his lip, clearly dissatisfied with Yin Kuang's answer. "I don't believe this beggar can subdue the Demon King. He might even hold everyone back."

Chen Xuanzang smiled instead. "Exactly, exactly. This gentleman has a point."

Prince Important was about to say more when Li Shuangmu hurriedly said, "We've rested enough. How about we set off now?" He did not want Prince Important and Chen Xuanzang to keep bickering. Chen Xuanzang looked at the sky. It was already past noon, so he said, "Mm. It's time to go. Five Finger Mountain is a long way from here. If we delay too much longer, who knows when we'll arrive."

Prince Important said, "Troublesome! Why walk there? Just point out the direction, and I'll take you there with the Sword Control Technique." Chen Xuanzang said, "This..." Seeing his hesitation, Prince Important said, "Stop dawdling! Do you think this is some sightseeing trip? Countless demons are ravaging the land of Divine Province right now. Every moment, innocent lives are being brutalized by demons. And you still want to walk all the way to Five Finger Mountain? Foolish!"

Chen Xuanzang was speechless. "B-but Master said the road lies beneath one's feet, and only walking it oneself makes it real... But what you