Chapter 110: The Traveler Furiously Kills the Lion Camel King
Jade Tripod True Man was at a loss for words when questioned by Sun Wukong. He had already attained the level of Daluo Golden Immortal even before his Three Flowers and Five Qi were diminished by the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation, and now he had regained his status as a Daluo Golden Immortal. If he claimed not to know the least bit about the law of cause and effect, it would simply be a blatant lie. Moreover, he couldn’t afford to lose face like that.
Jade Tripod True Man said with a smile, "Since that’s the case, why don’t I resolve this issue of cause and effect for you? How does that sound?"
Sun Wukong sneered, "You? How are you going to resolve this issue of cause and effect? Perhaps by finding me a Dao Companion for me to kill?"
Jade Tripod True Man didn’t get angry, but Yang Jian was so furious that his Three Corpse Gods were practically thundering—a mockery of his master was akin to a slap in his own face.
Jade Tripod True Man said, "We shall have a magical combat, and if you lose, you’ll just let my disciple go."
Sun Wukong replied, "Well then, well then, since Jade Tripod True Man has spoken thus, you are my senior and I shall give you some respect. Today, you may take Yang Jian with you."
Sun Wukong was no fool; Jade Tripod True Man was one of the Twelve Golden Immortals from the past, a senior among the members of the Taoist Sect. Moreover, his skills were not weak; otherwise, how could he have taught a disciple like Yang Jian? Since he dared propose a contest of magic, he must be confident. It would be better for Sun Wukong to gracefully accede and avoid potentially losing face in battle.
Taken aback, Jade Tripod True Man said, "It seems inappropriate to leave it like this; let us do battle after all."
Sun Wukong insisted, "No need, True Man, you are an elder, and we of the younger generation must show respect. If True Man wishes to spar, then I shall oblige another time. When I next catch Yang Jian, you can appear again."
His words were quite cunning, clearly stating that Jade Tripod True Man was an elder. To insist on combat would seem like bullying the junior, risking a loss of face. The latter part of his statement, however, subtly disparaged Yang Jian’s spiritual resolve.
Yang Jian, infuriated, was about to rush into a fight but was stopped by a telepathic message from Jade Tripod True Man, and could only stomp his feet and retreat.