[Two chapters in one, this counts as a triple update.]
It was unexpected that the Ksitigarbha King would betray them at the last moment, coming to Wukong's aid, which enraged the Nether River Patriarch, leading to a fierce battle.
The Ksitigarbha King gently swept his finger over the wound, which immediately healed, no longer bleeding dark golden blood. His expression was neither joyous nor sad; he simply stood in front of Wukong, looking distantly at the Nether River.
"You go kill that monkey, I will deal with the Ksitigarbha King!" the Nether River Patriarch commanded his disciples.
Mara of the Free Heavens couldn't help but curse, "Well done, Ksitigarbha King, the treacherous dog who grows rebellious at the back of his head, to think he has turned traitor!"