When I returned to the city gate, I saw several figures waiting there.

Upon seeing me, the young Taoist from before hurriedly approached with a smile and said:

"Greetings, Daoist. These three are my masters, known as the Great Immortals Tiger Strength, Goat Strength, and Deer Strength."

After speaking, he turned and pointed at me, saying,

"Master, this Daoist is the one I mentioned earlier, who came from the Eastern Land and wholeheartedly pursues the Dao."

Having finished speaking, the young Taoist seemed like he wanted to introduce me further. However, the Great Immortal Tiger Strength suddenly walked towards me with a smile and said:

"Interesting! Interesting! The Monkey King who once caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace has now become such a mysterious character hiding his identity."

Huh?

I raised an eyebrow, surprised that my identity had been directly exposed.

But I wasn't afraid of the three demons. In response to their sarcasm, I coldly smiled and withdrew my transformation technique, saying:

"If you wretched creatures dare to imitate and claim the title of ancestors, what in the world is impossible?"

"Wretched creatures?"

Hearing my words, the three demons showed no signs of anger. Instead, the Great Immortal Deer Strength lightly shook his head and said:

"What are wretched creatures? In terms of the door that the Great Sage has entered, all beings in the world are equal. We are wretched creatures, and so is the Great Sage. As for the countless ordinary mortals, how could they be any different?"

I furrowed my brows slightly. Even at this point, they seemed to have some aversion to the word "Buddha." Even in their conversation, they deliberately avoided mentioning it.

I became even more puzzled. I originally thought that the people here were avoiding the word "Buddha" to prevent provoking the likes and dislikes of the three demons. But if these three demons were the culprits behind the harm to the many monks here, why would they fear "Buddha" in the same way?

You see, if they were truly afraid of the Buddhas of Ling Mountain sensing something here, the grievances of the thousands of dead monks would be as bright as a shining lamp.

There seemed to be something peculiar that I still didn't understand!

However, at that moment, the kindly-looking Great Immortal Goat Strength smiled and said:

"Alright, there's no need for you two to tease the Great Sage! We have no ill intentions. The name of the Great Sage resounds like thunder. The great feat of causing a commotion in the Heavenly Court back then was truly unprecedented. We have long admired it! It's truly rare to meet you today. We hope that the Great Sage will honor us by coming inside for a detailed discussion. Your senior brothers have already sent someone to escort them into the city, so there's no need to worry..."

I furrowed my brows, squinted my eyes, and said in a deep voice:

"Did you capture my master?"

In an instant, a demonic aura surged from my body, overwhelming the sky!

Seeing that I seemed to have misunderstood, the Great Immortal Deer Strength hastily spoke:

"Great Sage, please don't misunderstand. We have no intentions towards that holy monk. Bringing him into the city was also your master's voluntary decision, and we are currently treating him well..."

"Is that so?"

I suppressed the aura emanating from my body, and a hint of doubt flashed in my eyes.

This was the first time I encountered a monster that didn't want to harm my master. It was truly strange!

"Of course!"

As if afraid that I wouldn't believe, the Great Immortal Tiger Strength vigorously nodded and said:

"If the Great Sage has any doubts, you will know once you enter the city."