Chapter 579: Chapter 578: The Red-bottomed Macaque Appears — I Can Manage a Fight Too [First Update]

"Who’s there, come out!"

Nine Nether Ao roared angrily, its eighteen eyes, crimson as blood, were fixed on the spot behind the Heaven-Barking Dog.

Hmm?

The people of the Immortal Palace frowned slightly at the words, somewhat puzzled.

Instead, the Heaven-Barking Dog responded with a touch of surprise: "You’ve got something, kid, to actually react to that."

"Since that’s the case, come out."

It said, with a face full of mystery.

As the words fell, right above its head, ripples spread in the void, revealing a black hole from which an ancient, hideous ape emerged.

The sudden appearance of this old ape left everyone in the Immortal Palace momentarily stunned, exchanging glances imbued with shock.

Simply because none of them had perceived this.

In truth, it wasn’t only them who hadn’t noticed; various Quasi-Saints observing from afar also showed expressions of surprise.

"To have concealed its presence to this extent?"

"What divine being is this monkey?"

The crowd whispered, filled with doubt and astonishment. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

At that moment, Nine Nether Ao’s expression was also solemn, its mind flickering with speculation about the other’s origins.

Suddenly, it guessed something, incredulous: "Are you the Red-bottomed Macaque, who extends life to evade death?"

With those words, everyone in the Immortal Palace was late in realizing.

"It’s actually it?"

Bai Suzhen and others frowned, gazing intently.

Back then, when emerging from the Demon Realm, the Daoist Lord tried to kill the Six-Eared Macaque, but within the void appeared a black and white double cave, with a hairy hand saving it.

"It really is it!"

The Long-armed Ape was also gazing at the scene, the aura of the ancient ape hidden yet present, seemingly ordinary but instilling a huge sense of crisis.

Evidently, the other’s power was certainly at the Quasi-Saint level!

The Long-armed Ape couldn’t help but clench its fists; it always considered itself superior among the Four Great Spiritual Monkeys.

But now.

Aside from the Six-Eared Macaque being defeated by itself before, both Sun Wukong and the Red-bottomed Macaque before it were already at the Quasi-Saint level.

This made it feel somewhat discouraged.

But only for a moment; the Long-armed Ape quickly swept away the despondency, inwardly proud: "I’m only a moment away from becoming a Quasi-Saint, once I’m on par, I won’t be weaker than them!"

Determination sparkled in its eyes, confidence returning to its face.

Meanwhile, among the various Quasi-Saints, some gradually recognized the ape’s origins.

"It’s it, truly it, the Red-bottomed Macaque! I saw traces of it before the Divine Enthronement tribulation!"

"It’s surprising; how did it end up with the Heaven-Barking Dog?"

"No, it’s not walking with the Heaven-Barking Dog, but with Yang Jian!"

"I understand now; the true reason Yang Jian’s whereabouts couldn’t be found was due to it!"

"The Red-bottomed Macaque, avoiding death and extending life, disrupting the heavenly mechanism; unless it voluntarily appears, even a Saint cannot find its whereabouts!"

Many were astonished.

No one expected to witness such a long-lost existence today.

The age and origins of the Red-bottomed Macaque, actually, no one truly knows—its traces can be found in many Chapters of Ancient History.

It’s incredibly ancient.

Having spanned countless epochs, not even the current Saints can boast a lifespan more enduring than it.

"So it intends to help Daoism, which is truly an annoying tidbit..." The faces of various Quasi-Saints grew increasingly unpleasant.

And as for Nine Nether Ao at that moment, it goes without saying,

It initially noticed the Saints of the Daoist Court were tied up, and thus decided to seize fortune’s opportunity.

But unexpectedly, a Red-bottomed Macaque emerged.

This left it in a bind, hesitating over what to do.

"Leave now, or you might not get another chance to walk away later."

The Red-bottomed Macaque spoke, its voice raspy, yet a benevolent smile adorned its face, like a wise elder advising a junior.

Nine Nether Ao glanced at the Celestial Dragon of Fortune behind the Red-bottomed Macaque, its eyes filled with intense greed and reluctance.

"Oh, still not giving up, are we?"

"Karma might reverse, you could lose your life trying to snatch a chicken."

The Heaven-Barking Dog sneered, though an Ancestral Immortal, it stood bipedal, arms crossed confidently.

Contrasting with the Red-bottomed Macaque.

As though it, the Heaven-Barking Dog, was the real big shot.

Nine Nether Ao’s expression turned livid, and after contemplating, it shouted loudly: "This moment is the heaven-sent chance to block Daoist Court’s ascension!"

"Miss this opportunity, and there won’t be another."

"Those aligned with our cause, reveal yourselves now!"

Nine Nether Ao’s voice boomed like thunder, reaching the North Sea, reverberating through the entire Eastern Desolate Continent.

The various immortals of the Daoist Court turned pale at these words, nervously looking outward, fearing another formidable enemy might arrive.

However.

In the North Sea direction, all remained calm.

Except for the distant Saint tribulation.

No terrifying presence appeared.

Various Quasi-Saints ignored Nine Nether Ao’s incitement, refusing to be swayed!

Despite knowing well that Nine Nether Ao was correct.

This was indeed a rare opportunity to strike the Daoist Court.

But who could guarantee.

The Daoism Saint would sit idly by?

Recall the last appearance of the Shangqing Saint from Buddha Country—it was barely a year ago...

"Such cowardly beings, such cowardly beings!!"

The Venerable Emperor Chong’en amid the Saint tribulation, seeing everyone ignore Nine Nether Ao, couldn’t help but curse angrily.

And Nine Nether Ao, needless to say.

No one responded.

This left it in chaos amidst the wind, utterly embarrassed.

"Sigh..."

The Red-bottomed Macaque shook its head, offering Nine Nether Ao one last chance: "Are you sure you still won’t retreat?"

"If that’s the case..."

It chuckled raspy: "Besides being old, I might not do too badly in a fight either."

"Would you like to try?"

It looked towards Nine Nether Ao, the benevolent gaze replaced by a chilling murderous intent.

"I..."

Nine Nether Ao’s expression shifted slightly, glancing at the Celestial Dragon behind the Red-bottomed Macaque, then towards the deepest sky and earth.

Ultimately, with unwillingness, it took a deep breath and said: "Farewell!"

There was no choice.

The Red-bottomed Macaque’s true power was unknown.

Already heavily exhausted within the Saint ranks, Nine Nether Ao lacked confidence in overcoming the other and seizing fortune.

Moreover, the two figures above and below were sweeping through the Thunder Pool more vigorously.

Time was evidently running short for Nine Nether Ao.

In the end, it could only choose to leave in frustration!

No sooner than turning around, the Red-bottomed Macaque’s voice was heard again.

"Friend, returning something to you."

Nine Nether Ao frowned, turning back, only to see a bloody head descending towards it.

Alas, it was the one bitten off earlier.

Seeing the macaque’s smile and the Heaven-Barking Dog’s arrogant expression, Nine Nether Ao felt overwhelming humiliation, yet had no recourse; with a grim face, it caught the head and swallowed it whole with the one that had regrown.

"I’ll remember today’s humiliation."

Nine Nether Ao’s voice was icy as it spoke, then turned to leave.