Within Doushuai Palace, Taishang Laojun sat cross-legged, looking at Patriarch Hongjun's primordial spirit before him.
Suddenly, he frowned and circled Patriarch Hongjun's primordial spirit twice.
"This still needs a catalyst." Taishang Laojun stroked his beard.
"What kind of catalyst does Master need? Your disciple can find it for you," Kinkaku said.
Taishang Laojun said, "This catalyst cannot be obtained so easily."
"What is this catalyst Master speaks of?" Kinkaku asked in confusion.
Taishang Laojun looked ahead and said, "The power of the earth's core—the power of the earth's core within Goku's body.
"This time, Goku must be captured alive. Once I obtain the power of the earth's core from him, I will truly ascend to the Saint Realm."
Kinkaku nodded. "But Yang Jian has yet to give Master an answer. He may not be willing to act."
Taishang Laojun smiled confidently. "Don't worry. He will definitely act."
Taishang Laojun left the South Heaven Gate once more and arrived at Guanjiangkou.
This time, Yang Jian was neither as uneasy nor as surprised when Taishang Laojun came, since he had already listened to Uchiha Shin's advice last time.
"Erlang True Lord, have you considered the matter?" Taishang Laojun asked.
Yang Jian still appeared hesitant. Even if he truly intended to agree now, he could not agree so readily.
"You should think about your family and friends. You cannot sacrifice so many friends for the sake of one friend," Taishang Laojun continued.
After pondering for a while, Yang Jian said, "Laojun, if we capture Goku this time, how do you intend to deal with him?"
"What do you have in mind?" Laojun asked in return.
Yang Jian said, "I can help you capture the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, but I do not wish for his life to be harmed. Though the Great Sage