Monkey was not wrong - nobody could help Su Zimo at this moment.
His danger came internally.
In other words, it was his choice to make!
If he chose to give up on the Inner Core that he had painstakingly cultivated over the years, his Golden Core could fuse with his soul and create an Essence Spirit smoothly.
However, he was indignant!
This was a cultivation technique imparted to him by Die Yue.
It was also his greatest support that helped him to get to where he was!
The Inner Core embodied special feelings for Su Zimo.
That was the reason why he had never wavered or considered giving up his Inner Core despite the damnations of the world, insults of outsiders and the infamy of being someone from a foreign race.
Similarly, he could form an Essence Spirit if he gave up on his Golden Core and fused the Inner Core with his soul.
However, that would mean that Su Zimo would become a demon fully!