The Battle in Journey to the West
The Buddha said all beings are equal, so why then does he sit high on the peak of Mount Meru, issuing commands and directions? Tathagata, you owe me five hundred years! A Monkey King who could recall past and present lives, this time, could he leap out of Tathagata's palm? … [Guaranteed three updates every day, never to fall behind, or may I chop off my own hand.]
Chapter 240: Zhen Yuanzi's Fierce Battle with Kong Xuan_2
People in spiritual training value their prestige above all else. When Zhen Yuanzi spoke these words, it was not entirely unreasonable. It left Kong Xuan speechless. He had intended to use his status to force Zhen Yuanzi to release Tang Sanzang and his disciples, but he hadn't anticipated Zhen Yuanzi being so unyielding. The words were stuck in his throat and couldn't be voiced, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Kong Xuan sighed and said, "As a monk, I possess the Innate Five Elements Spiritual Root. Since they have damaged Zhen Yuan Immortal's pepino fruit tree, I shall try to see if I can revive Zhen Yuan Immortal's pepino fruit tree!"