Chapter 382: Wukong: How Could We Let Master Be Alone Behind Her?

The fox tail that had been severed from Jiuyue grew back into a charming red tail after Daji vanished.

That was the proof that Daji had once existed, the final period she left behind in this world.

Compared to living in darkness, compared to those days of being schemed against, disappearing completely was the only path she could choose for herself at this moment.

"Sister..."

Tears welled up in Jiuyue's eyes, "Sister, you..."

Although she could not control her body, she had been able to see everything that just happened.

Tang An stroked Jiuyue's head, "Daji reincarnated as you, sharing one body with two souls for a lifetime."

"But from now on, Jiuyue is just Jiuyue; you no longer need to worry about her controlling your body."

"Sister..." Jiuyue wrapped her arms around Tang An's waist, "I'm sorry..."

"Silly child." Tang An patted her back, "No matter how you look at it, this matter cannot be blamed on you."

Jiuyue lifted her head from Tang An's embrace, "Is Sister the same as me?"

"Then in the future, will Sister still be Sister?"

Tang An's lips trembled, but she could not answer Jiuyue's question.

"Sister is going to kill someone."

Jiuyue wiped the tears from her face and let go of Tang An. "Okay."

"I will be obedient; I will listen to whatever Sister says."

"But Sister, can you... please don't leave Jiuyue behind?"

"I won't be a burden to Sister; I will just wait here. I only need Sister to come back; it will be enough if you can come back."

Tang An turned around, tears shimmering in her eyes, a lump in her throat.

She said nothing, but flew toward the sky.

"Sister!"

Jiuyue shouted loudly, calling Tang An to a stop.

"You must... you must come back."

Tang An turned her head to look at her and said with a smile, "Rulai is no match for me; I will return, be good."

Having said this, she flew resolutely toward the location of the Western Heaven.

"Master."

Sun Wukong, Yang Jian, and Nezha flew to Tang An's side one by one.

"Together." The tone of the three of them was filled with determination.

Tang An rarely showed a trace of a smile at this moment, "Good, together."

Regardless of whether the Heavenly Dao permits it or not, she will kill Rulai on this trip.

No matter what price must be paid, she will not hesitate.

After this battle, she does not know if Tang An will still exist in the world. But to have the three of them with her for this battle, she is very comforted and will not be lonely.

Sun Wukong shielded his forehead with his hand and looked toward Lingshan, then turned his head to say to Tang An, "Master, rest assured. On this trip to Lingshan, we three brothers will definitely accompany you to kill to our heart's content."

Yang Jian held the Kaishan Axe, also traveling at full speed. "This battle has nothing to do with the dispute between Buddhism and Daoism, nothing to do with the dispute between the Heavenly Court and Lingshan, and even less to do with anything else."

"Even if we are isolated and helpless, we will clear all obstacles for Master. Even if it is those two Saints, we do not fear a battle."

Nezha flew to Tang An's left side and turned to look at her.

"No matter the cost of this battle, I am willing to be the sharpest blade in your hand."

His tone was not impassioned, even somewhat cold and sharp. Yet the determination in his tone was something no one could shake.

What does it matter if the Saints come? He, Nezha, has never feared death.

"Has Sister An forgotten her old brother?"

"Big Sister, there is also us."

Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao chased after them and caught up, "Old brother knows you are afraid that I would treat you as my eldest sister."

"But even if it's just the friendship from those few hotpot meals, I am willing to accompany you to stir up some trouble."

"My Dinghai Pearl hasn't had a good fight in a long time."

"Right." Qiongxiao patted her chest, "No matter who you are, you are our big sister. Whoever you say to beat, Sanmei and I will beat."

Bixiao nodded in agreement. "Mm, Big Sister, we will all listen to you."

Before their voices had even faded, a giant Peacock Dharma Body appeared in front of them, flapped its wings for a moment, and flew before them.

Kong Xuan appeared in person, "Did you leave this seat out?"

"Since that old bald donkey's Golden Body has returned to Lingshan, I have come to meet you."

He looked at Tang An, "Believe it or not, whether it is out of old grudges or new hatred, I have been looking forward to this day for I don't know how many ages."

"It is time for my grievances with Lingshan to be settled."

"You children, have you forgotten about us?" This abrupt voice drew the attention of Tang An and the others.

When Tang An turned around, she saw a massive crowd chasing after them.

There was Zhenyuan Daxian, Taiyi Zhenren, Yuding Zhenren, Guanyin, Maori Xingguan, the Green Lion Spirit who had disguised himself as Puxian to serve in the Heavenly Court, as well as Honghai'er, Niu Mowang, Kuimulang, Jinjiao, Yinjiao, the Green Ox Spirit, Bai Qi, the White Bone Spirit, and hundreds of thousands of minor demons, and so on...

Seeing this scene, Tang An was both surprised and unable to hide her emotion, causing tears to well up in her eyes.

"Master." Sun Wukong carried the Golden Cudgel and smiled as if asking for credit: "You let me, Old Sun, no longer be alone behind me. How could I, Old Sun, let Master be all alone?"

Indeed, it turns out that through the Eighty-One Tribulations, she, Tang An, a lonely soul from another world, had made so many friends.

It turns out that not everyone was just hoping for her return.

Tang An cupped her hands toward them and bowed in thanks.

"Tang An thanks you all."

"But the outcome of this journey is uncertain, everyone..."

Bai Qi held his Bronze Longsword, "Since you honor me by calling me senior, how could a senior watch a junior fall into danger and do nothing?"

"Rest assured, at the foot of Lingshan, corpses litter the fields and the resentment is extremely heavy. When the sun and moon alternate, a million underworld soldiers will surely arrive, and they will be able to clash with the masses of Lingshan without falling into defeat."

"Although I haven't fought a war in many years, those foreign monks are still nothing to fear!"

Yuding Zhenren and Taiyi Zhenren exchanged a glance, and Taiyi Zhenren spoke up: "You are our junior sister now; it is only reasonable for us to protect our disciples first, and our junior sister second. You need not feel guilty; at worst, just send us more good wine later."

Tang An was amused by the two of them; in fact, she could see clearly that since Yuanshi Tianzun had not stepped in to stop them, he must have tacitly approved of them helping out.

Zhenyuan Daxian stepped forward holding the Earth Book and stroked his beard with a smile: "Sanmei, set your heart at ease. Even if there were no Saint backing us today, your eldest brother could still protect your life from the hands of the Two Sages, Zhunti and Jieyin."

Tang An smiled upon hearing this. If anyone else had said these words, it might have been empty boasting. But Zhenyuan Daxian truly had the capability.

Before matters reached the point where the Saints were forced into a life-or-death struggle, they would not easily make a move against the Earth Book.

"The kindness of everyone today, Tang An will remember."

Tang An bowed once more, "If..."

"If we can return in triumph from this battle, Tang An will certainly thank you all properly."

"At that time, we shall not return until we are drunk! No matter how much you drink, there will be plenty."

"Good!" everyone responded in unison, their morale soaring.

Lingshan.

Jieyin and Zhunti appeared one after another at the Great Thunder Sound Temple.

"Amituofo."

"I truly underestimated her." Jieyin's tone carried a hint of heaviness.

Zhunti let out a cold snort, "All beneath the Saints are ants; those people are not even worthy of me taking action myself."

"Wanting to attack Lingshan is truly laughable to the extreme."