Making Concessions to Keep the Peace

In the end, Zhu Bajie couldn't persuade Sun Wukong and Tang Xuanzang otherwise, so he had no choice but to follow in their footsteps.

However, Sun Wukong's vigilance was no joke.

"Master, please step back a little so I can test how stable this ice is."

Sun Wukong then raised his Jingu Bang, using only thirty percent of his strength.

Although it's only 30%, this is the Ruyi Jingu Bang), its power is immense.

It almost shattered the entire ice surface.

The entire ice surface shook violently for a moment, but then returned to calm.

"Can you slow down? Even if the ice is solid enough, it can't withstand your blow."

"Don't you have any idea how heavy that mourning stick you're carrying is?"

Zhu Bajie was about to scold Sun Wukong, but he met Sun Wukong's sharp gaze directly.

Helplessly, he lowered his pig-like head.

"Alright, Master, this soldier is sturdy enough to withstand the three of us. Let's go."

"OK."

The group then carefully walked on the ice.

What they didn't know was that in the waters some unknown depth beneath the ice, the water had also shaken violently because of Sun Wukong's staff strike.

Furthermore, the water inside was extremely murky, truly befitting its name, the Flowing Sand River.

If you look closely, you'll notice a dark shadow faintly visible in the murky water.

The dark figure had disheveled hair and a large string of skulls hanging from its chest.

Those skulls were crafted from the heads of the dead, resembling a colossal Yaomo.

"What an arrogant and ignorant stable Keeper of the Heavenly Horses! He almost destroyed my entire cave abode. He's utterly outrageous!"

"Didn't you hurt me enough before? Now you're here to hurt me again!"

"Just you wait, this is my territory. I'd love to see how you manage to shake off my pursuit."

The dark figure's lips twitched slightly, but its eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Then he leaped down and landed directly beneath the thick layer of ice.

In fact, he had already noticed them when Sun Wukong and his companions first arrived at the edge of the Flowing Sand River.

However, he dared not reveal any weakness at that time.

Because he knew that Sun Wukong was practically invincible on land.

Otherwise, how could a mere monkey possibly shake the entire Heavenly Court?

They routed 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals, who fled in disarray.

So he devised a plan: when they reached the middle of the river, he would break the ice and capture his so-called master first.

At this moment, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie were walking behind, playfully bickering.

Clearly, this is how they usually are.

"Hey Bajie, how does this Flowing Sand River compare to your Heavenly River before?"

"When I wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, I didn't pay much attention to the size of the Heavenly River. Tell me what's inside."

Sun Wukong nudged Zhu Bajie with his elbow, his face full of curiosity.

But to everyone's surprise, Zhu Bajie poured cold water on this guy.

"Why are you suddenly asking this? Don't tell me you're planning to wreak havoc on the Heavenly River."

"I advise you to abandon this idea as soon as possible, otherwise you'll regret it later."

At this moment, Zhu Bajie looked very wary.

And the way he looked at Sun Wukong was as if he were looking at a thief.

This is understandable, as Sun Wukong was essentially the progenitor of thieves.

After Pangu separated heaven and earth, this guy was probably the only one who would steal.

Stealing elixirs of immortality, stealing jade nectar, eating peaches of immortality—the list of his crimes is truly endless.

"You idiot, is that really how you see me?"

"I've long since retired from that life. I was just asking a question. Do you really need to slander me like this?"

Sun Wukong was also filled with despair at this moment.

However, he knew in his heart that nowadays, it was probably not only Zhu Bajie who thought the same way about him; all the heavenly soldiers and generals in the Heavenly Court probably thought the same way.

Looking at Sun Wukong's current appearance, and considering that the two of them are now truly fellow disciples,

Zhu Bajie then explained to him in detail the size and strength of the Qingtian Heavenly River.

However, after saying that, his chin practically flew to the sky; he was incredibly smug.

"Hey Brother Monkey, you shouldn't be so ignorant. This little Flowing Sand River is nothing to you."

"The Heavenly River there is truly magnificent; compared to it, the Flowing Sand River is but a drop in the ocean."

"I used to be the Grand Marshal Tianpeng of the Heavenly River, commanding 80,000 naval soldiers. I was incredibly powerful..."

Zhu Bajie's words now flowed like a never-ending river.

He kept showing off his achievements.

But suddenly, their conversation was broken by an untimely voice from the White Dragon Horse.

"In the end, he still got banished to the mortal realm by the Jade Emperor for harassing Chang'e."

"Thud, and you fell and are now a mess."

After hearing what the White Dragon Horse said, Sun Wukong couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, his tone full of sarcasm.

Because what the White Dragon Horse said was so concise and vivid, it completely humiliated Zhu Bajie.

"Hahaha, you're really hitting the nail on the head! But you're right, you're absolutely right."

"That was absolutely brilliant! The description couldn't be more vivid and detailed."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie immediately drew his Nine-Toothed Rake.

"You White Dragon Horse, you're getting more and more disrespectful! I'm your second senior brother!"

"You're always making fun of me like this. Looks like I'll have to teach you a lesson today."

Zhu Bajie was furious and immediately challenged the Little White Dragon to a duel.

But Tang Xuanzang immediately stopped him.

"Alright, alright, what's all this commotion about? We're all fellow disciples, why are you resorting to violence all the time? Is that really necessary?"

"Bajie, it's not that I'm being mean, but I always see you as honest and kind, and I always give in to you. But why are you like this?"

"If you dare to keep fighting, don't blame your master for using the Great Might Heavenly Dragon Technique on you."

Tang Xuanzang spoke with a look of exasperation.

Then, his hand made a gesture, clearly indicating that he was going to teach Bajie a lesson.

Having learned his lesson, Zhu Bajie immediately begged for mercy.

"Alright, alright, Master, I'll never do it again. Please forgive me this time."

"I really had no choice just now, I really didn't mean to."

"Those two are really going too far, all they do is bully me, Old Zhu, all day long."

Zhu Bajie was completely speechless.

In truth, while others might not know the power of Tang Xuanzang's Great Might Heavenly Dragon, how could those few not know?

But he was his master, and he didn't dare to fight him.

They can only compromise and try to save their own lives.

"Alright, alright, let's go, we don't have that much time."