Sun Wukong did not understand any of this. Wasn't she just a little girl? Why was everyone shrinking back in fear?
"Ancient Buddha, Bodhisattva, can't we just defeat those two children and rescue my master? Why be so cautious?"
Guanyin sighed. "Wukong, things aren't that simple. Tug one strand and the whole body moves-we might bring down an even greater disaster! Besides, this little girl has an exceedingly exalted status. She is the daughter of Earth Sovereign Shen Nong."
"Who is this Earth Sovereign? I am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven! Am I not exalted enough?"
Seeing Sun Wukong shamelessly say this, both Randeng's and Guanyin's faces twitched.
But neither dared say anything, because they had erased Sun Wukong's memories.
"Wukong, things aren't that simple. The Earth Sovereign's exalted standing rivals that of a Saint. He ranks even above the Jade Emperor, so naturally he ranks above you, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!"
Sun Wukong froze. "Saint? What's a Saint?"
Now that Saints had come up, Sun Wukong's curiosity was instantly piqued.
Seeing his eagerness to learn, Guanyin hesitated, unsure whether she should tell Wukong, then looked toward Randeng.
Randeng considered it and nodded. "Tell Wukong!"
Guanyin thought for a moment before saying, "Wukong, the Three Realms aren't actually as simple as they seem. There are many other powerful beings, but none of them reside within the Three Realms!"
Sun Wukong scratched his ears and cheeks. "Ah, they're that powerful? Who are they, and where are they?"
Seeing that Sun Wukong was merely curious, Guanyin said, "There are Six Sages associated with the Three Realms, though none reside within them. These Six Sages are the true rulers of the Three Realms!"
Sun Wukong nodded. "Who are they? Does our Buddhism have any?"
Guanyin nodded. "Indeed, our Buddhism has