There's no such thing as a free lunch.

If King Wukong the King of Demons helped them out of the blue, they would have to question his motives and objectives.

"What do I want?"

King Wukong the King of Demons propped up his chin, his eyes scanning Dancing with the Wind. He grinned, revealing his white teeth, and said, "I'll take you! That's what I want!"

"What?"

Dancing with the Wind, Unparalleled Iron Blood, and the others were astonished, their faces filled with anger.

"Impossible! I will never agree to such a demand!"

A resolute voice came from Defying Heavens beside them, stating coldly, "I would rather die than betray my subordinates to live a cowardly life. Living like that would be worse than death!"

Unparalleled Iron Blood and the others nodded quietly. The Grand Marshal had not let them down.

But the petrification disease...

"Indeed, a true hero. In that case, I'll take my leave!"

King Wukong the King of Demons grinned and turned to leave.

A look of determination flashed in Dancing with the Wind's eyes. She hurriedly sent a mental message to King Wukong the King of Demons, "As long as you can cure the Grand Marshal of the petrification disease, I agree to your terms! But I ask that you keep it secret! Rest assured, I, Dancing with the Wind, always keep my word and never go back on it!"

"Good!"

A smile touched the lips of King Wukong the King of Demons, who had been about to walk away.

「In the chat group.」

The Upper God's Dog Son: "I feel like I'm seeing Mr. Huang's cunning smile again."

Little Dragon Lady Who Hangs Silk and Sleeps: "A melon forced from its vine isn't sweet. Taking advantage of someone in their time of need is wrong!"

Demon Gate Yinhou: "A melon forced from its vine isn't sweet, but it quenches thirst!"

Huashan Sect Master: "The Old Driver is starting the engine! TOOT TOOT TOOT TOOT..."

Ye Tiandi: "Miss Long, surely you don't believe that the monkey actually likes women? No way, no way!"

Dominator of the Underworld Association: "King Wukong the King of Demons says: Women only slow down the speed at which I draw my staff!"

I Don't Want to Be Zhao Gao: "I'll bet one spicy gluten strip that the Demon King is either feeling mischievous and wants to tease them, or he's planning to sacrifice Dancing with the Wind to my God!"

Lecherous Immortal from Toad Mountain: "Isn't that obvious? Besides those two motives, could the Demon King actually like women? If he did, he'd like pretty female monkeys!"

Demon Gate Yinhou: "Who knows which female monkey will be the unlucky one in the future. It's said that King Wukong's Wishful Golden Hoop Stick weighs thirteen thousand jin, can grow large or shrink small, extend or retract, thicken or thin, and when large enough, it can pierce the heavens!"

Huashan Sect Master: "Shouldn't that be a source of happiness?"

Heir of Great Yan Imperial Family: "Sect Leader Yue seems very experienced. Could it be that Lady Ning isn't happy?"

Tushan's Second Master: "Just a pure little fox passing by. What are you all talking about? I don't understand, I really don't!"

...

Zhu Yuyan is really pushing the limits with these jokes. She truly lives up to her title as Empress Yin of the Yin Kui Sect. I wonder how much of her true teachings Shangshang has learned...

A thought stirred in Hongmeng's heart as Shangshang's enchanting figure surfaced in his mind.

I need to find time to test that out! And Shi Feixuan too. The Witch... The Fairy...

Suppressing the fanciful thoughts in his heart, Hongmeng glanced at the chat group, then focused a wisp of his Divine Sense on King Wukong the King of Demons.

As a Divine Spirit, he instantly knew what Sun Wukong was thinking.

This King Wukong the King of Demons truly lived up to his name as a Demon King. His demonic nature was wild and difficult to tame.

His purpose was indeed to trick Dancing with the Wind into being sacrificed to him. However, he also enjoyed toying with Defying Heavens and the others.

His purpose achieved, King Wukong the King of Demons, who had been about to leave, paused. He then turned around and said with a cheeky grin, "Hehe, I was just kidding with you all!"

"So, what do you want this time?"

Unparalleled Iron Blood didn't believe a word King Wukong the King of Demons said.

In his view, King Wukong the King of Demons must know they wouldn't compromise, so he was probably preparing to state a different condition.

The others thought the same.

Only Dancing with the Wind secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He must have said that deliberately to maintain our secret, she thought.

"I have a copy of a God's Wonderful Law here."

King Wukong the King of Demons looked at them and said, "After you recite it, not only will you be able to see my God's immortal divine body, but you will also receive divine grace, enhance your strength, and be cured of all illnesses!"

"God's Wonderful Law? Which god?"

Unparalleled Iron Blood and the others were very sensitive to the mention of gods. Defying Heavens stared at King Wukong the King of Demons.

Could he have been sent by the God Clan?

"Of course, it's the supreme God of Hongmeng!"

King Wukong the King of Demons's eyes gleamed with reverence, fervor, and adoration as he said disdainfully, "Those scum from the God Clan? Do they even deserve to be called gods?"

"The God of Hongmeng?"

Defying Heavens frowned. He racked his brain but couldn't recall any Great God matching that name.

However, judging from King Wukong the King of Demons's demeanor, he doesn't seem to be from the God Clan.

"It's too complicated to explain to you. Just recite the Divine Spirit scripture once, and you will naturally comprehend the majesty of my God!"

With a wave of his hand, King Wukong the King of Demons manifested the "Meditation Method" as large, golden characters that floated in the air.

"Isn't this just an ordinary scripture praising a Divine Spirit?"

Starry Tears furrowed her delicate brows slightly, her disbelief evident. "Simply reciting it once can cure diseases and increase one's cultivation level? How is that possible!"

"Are you trying to fool us?"

Unparalleled Iron Blood looked displeased. He had seen plenty of such scriptures praising gods; they were hardly miraculous methods.

Defying Heavens didn't speak, but skepticism was evident on his face.

"Nothing is absolute in this world. How can you know it won't work if you haven't tried?"

King Wukong the King of Demons still wore a faint smile, suggesting profoundly, "How about we make a bet?"

"If this God's Wonderful Law has no effect, I'll help you fight the God Clan! If it does work, then you..."

King Wukong the King of Demons paused. His gaze swept over Unparalleled Iron Blood and the others, finally landing on Starry Tears, the other beauty present among them.

He continued, "You just have to give her to me!"

"In your dreams!"

Unparalleled Iron Blood was furious. What a lecher! he thought, already having labeled King Wukong the King of Demons.

"What's the matter? Didn't you say this Divine Spirit scripture is useless? Are you afraid to bet?"

King Wukong the King of Demons mocked, his face filled with ridicule, "So, the Thirteen Generals of the Ming Clan amount to nothing more than this!"

"I'll take that bet!"

Starry Tears stepped forward, her beautiful eyes fixed on King Wukong the King of Demons. "I hope you keep your word!"

"Starry Tears!"

Defying Heavens started to speak, attempting to stop her.

"Grand Marshal, do you really believe that reciting this scripture once can increase one's cultivation level and cure all illnesses?"

Confidence shone in Starry Tears's eyes, though she knew she might lose. King Wukong the King of Demons was simply too confident, and the stakes of his bet were too tempting. Even knowing she might lose, she wanted to take the risk.

What if I win? she thought. Our Ming Clan could gain a top-tier fighter like King Wukong the King of Demons. Based on the strength he just demonstrated, aside from Defying Heavens, no one here can match him. Besides, I truly can't believe that such an ordinary Divine Spirit scripture could be effective just by reciting it once. Therefore, I still have a chance to win. His confident demeanor might just be a facade, a pretense!

A smile flickered in King Wukong the King of Demons's eyes as he said, "My word is my bond. It's you Ming Clan who had better not go back on yours!"

As he spoke, he glanced pointedly at Dancing with the Wind.

"When the Ming Clan gives its word, it's irrevocable!" retorted Dancing with the Wind, her pale neck held high, her expression proud.

"I'll go first!"

Starry Tears looked at Unparalleled Iron Blood and the others. They immediately understood and stood guard around her, watching King Wukong the King of Demons to prevent any trickery.

Defying Heavens remained silent, but his sharp eyes vigilantly scanned the surroundings. They were determined not to give King Wukong the King of Demons any chance to use his Divine Power.

Everything was ready.

Protected by the others, Starry Tears slowly began to recite: "To open up Hongmeng..."

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

King Wukong the King of Demons wore a smile, feeling no pressure at all.

Prayer always begets divine grace, he thought. The amount just depends on one's sincerity. This is a sure win.

What mystery does this scripture hold? Can it really eradicate diseases and increase cultivation level?

Defying Heavens had silently recited it countless times in his mind. Yet, he had discovered nothing unusual about it. There didn't seem to be any hidden incantations or the like.

Just then, Starry Tears's complexion changed.

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