An indestructible body withstands blades and lightning, another breakthrough in the Bagua Furnace

"You monkey! It seems you won't confess until you've suffered a little," Taishang Laojun said.

Son Goku laughed. "Old man, tell the Jade Emperor to use whatever tricks he has. If I so much as furrow my brow, I'm no true hero."

"Good. You have backbone," Taishang Laojun said.

"Your Majesty, this demon monkey's crimes warrant beheading. I request that he be sent to the Demon-Slaying Platform," Taishang Laojun said.

"Granted," the Jade Emperor said.

Two heavenly soldiers escorted Son Goku to the Demon-Slaying Platform. The executioner swung his demon-slaying blade straight at Son Goku's neck, but Son Goku remained completely unscathed. Instead, a huge notch broke off the blade.

"Ha! Hahaha! Old Jade Emperor, your blade is too dull. Find a sharper one!" Son Goku roared with laughter.

"Demon monkey, cease your insolence! Thunder God, Lightning Mother!" the Great Heavenly Venerable said.

"Strike him with everything you have!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Thunder God and Lightning Mother unleashed divine lightning upon Son Goku, but he remained completely unscathed.

"Fire Virtue Star Lord, burn him for me!" the Great Heavenly Venerable said.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the Fire Virtue Star Lord said.

He turned and unleashed two fire dragons at Son Goku.

Son Goku struggled incessantly amid the flames. The immortals and Buddhas all thought he would burn to death, yet moments later, he was still completely unscathed.

"Your Majesty," Taishang Laojun said, "this demon monkey ate the immortal peaches and stole the immortal pills. He has already attained an indestructible body, and ordinary divine powers can no longer harm him. I suggest throwing him into my Bagua Furnace. After forty-nine days of refining, he will be reduced to ashes."

"Very well. We shall do as Taishang Laojun advises," the Great Heavenly Venerable said.

Eight heavenly soldiers carried Son Goku after