Wang Chong returned to Wutai Mountain with Zhu Ying and went to pay his respects to Ancestor Dao Shan.
Ancestor Dao Shan had originally expected that the disciples had only just arrived at Dali Lesser Heaven. How could he have imagined that someone would already return after slaying demons?
Wang Chong and Zhu Ying stood side by side and saluted Ancestor Dao Shan. Wang Chong said, "This disciple has already slain a sufficient number of demons and has returned especially to report in."
Ancestor Dao Shan exclaimed, "You only just left—how have you returned already?"
Wang Chong replied, "As soon as we entered Dali Lesser Heaven, we saw two groups of demons. Senior Sister and I killed enough of them, confirmed it with Ancestor Tuo Tuo, and then returned at once."
Ancestor Dao Shan's expression grew grave. After pondering for a long while, he thought to himself, Those two took first and second place again. I originally thought their victory in the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Contest might have been a stroke of luck. But they took first and second again this time—it can no longer be sheer fortune. That old Tuo Tuo asked me for a pair of Rahu Banners last time. This time, no matter what, I'll have to part with some of my old capital.
So be it! They are, after all, disciples of my Five-Terrace Sect. Though they are not from my branch, rewarding them is better than letting outsiders benefit.
Wang Chong and Zhu Ying found it strange that Ancestor Dao Shan remained silent for so long. They had not expected that Ancestor Tuo Tuo's success in demanding a pair of Rahu Banners for them last time had gotten Ancestor Dao Shan used to being asked for things.
After hesitating for a long time, Ancestor