The true scriptures secured, Black-Robed Shakyamuni emerges; Wutian appears, the demonic kalpa begins

"Your grandfather is only a late-stage Quasi-Saint. There are plenty stronger than him," Son Goku said.

"Oh? Then who is this backer you mentioned, Great Sage?" Yellow Lion Spirit asked.

Son Goku smiled. "Come with me later, and you'll find out."

"Very well. Such hospitality is hard to refuse. Since you think so highly of me, Great Sage, I'll go with you," Yellow Lion Spirit said.

Once everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Black Bear Demon and his two companions returned to Jade Flower City. Son Goku took Yellow Lion Spirit back to the secret realm in Water Curtain Cave on Flower-Fruit Mountain and contacted Tongtian through his true self.

Tongtian looked at Yellow Lion Spirit. "So you're the good demon he mentioned?"

"That's right. I'm the good demon the Great Sage spoke of. Who are you?" Yellow Lion Spirit asked.

Tongtian smiled. "I am Tongtian."

The words struck Yellow Lion Spirit like a thunderbolt. His legs gave way, and he collapsed onto the ground, stammering, "Y-you... you... are... Tongtian?"

"That's right, little lion spirit. What are you so afraid of? I'm not going to eat you," Tongtian said with a smile.

Yellow Lion Spirit stood frozen in shock. A moment later, he hurriedly prostrated himself. "This humble demon, Yellow Lion Spirit, pays his respects to you, Sect Master."

"Get up. Look how spineless you are," Tongtian said with a smile.

Yellow Lion Spirit slowly rose to his feet. Son Goku said, "Well, Yellow Lion Spirit? Is the backer I found you powerful enough?"

"Thank you, Great Sage. I can't thank you enough," Yellow Lion Spirit replied.

Son Goku turned to Tongtian. "Second Brother, I'll leave Yellow Lion Spirit in your hands. His talent isn't much, but he's honest and loyal."

Tongtian nodded. "Talent isn't a problem, as long