The old man laughed and said, "Saint Monk, within the Three Realms, there are also rich wines; it's just rare in the mortal world."

"Old man, this place is neither near a village nor a store, how did you think about opening a shop here? Observing your words and actions, you do not seem like a merchant; is there perhaps some hardship?"

The old man stroked his beard and said wistfully, "Rather than saying I opened a shop, it's better to say I secluded myself."

"I, a humble monk, would like to hear the details!" Tang Sanzang kept his dignity as a Saint Monk and smiled at the elder.

Zhu Bajie glanced up, then buried his head and loudly devoured his meal.

Sun Wukong squatted on the chair, nibbling on a peach, completely uninterested in their conversation.

Sha Wujing also slowly ate his food, pricking his ears to listen; Your Majesty once taught me to see more, listen more, and talk less.

The elder spoke leisurely, "Thinking back to when I was young, I too made waves, fought for dominance in arenas, led the national fortune in court, and even occupied the position of Prime Minister. Monarchs called me Second Father.

Later, as I aged, I no longer had the heart for rivalry. Bringing a few servants, I secluded myself in these mountains and opened a small inn to entertain passing travelers, experiencing the myriad states of life, serving the destined merchants."

Tang Sanzang nodded, saying relievedly, "One must give up to gain, the world is vast and creatures are deluded, yet few can see through fame and fortune. You, layman, possess great wisdom roots; if you were to enter Buddhism, you could certainly achieve True Fruit."

The old man waved his hand and laughed, saying, "The Saint Monk flatters me; what wisdom roots could I have? I am merely a man waiting for death."

Stretching out his hand, he said, "Honorable monks, please enjoy the wine. Taste the brew I have made!"

Sun Wukong glanced at the old man, wondering which heavenly immortal he was, pretending quite impressively, more reliable than the forced marriage of Guanyin Bodhisattva and others, giving him some respect by raising his wine cup.

Tang Sanzang also raised his wine cup and smiled, saying, "Meeting here is fate; for this connection, I shall break my rule once."

The old man watched them finish their cups in one gulp, his face beaming with a brilliant smile, saying, "Ah, they drank! Excellent! I hope Brother Yun Zhongzi didn't deceive me; the Dizzy Fruit he cultivated better be effective."

Zhu Bajie put down his cup, shook his head, and mumbled, "Brother, why do I feel so dizzy?"

Tang Sanzang silently, thud~ fell face-first onto the table, the wine cup in his hand also crashed to the ground and shattered.

Sun Wukong's eyes blazed, a Golden Hoop appearing in his hand as he suddenly stood up swaying violently, shouting fiercely, "Who is the evil spirit here? Daring to harm me covertly!"

Sha Wujing weakly said, "Brother, I have no strength left! So dizzy~" He rolled off the table, crashing onto the floor, and rolled twice.

Zhu Bajie struggled to stand but fell backward flat, thud~ landing unconscious on the floor.

Sun Wukong planted the Golden Hoop on the floor to support himself, shook his head furiously, and shouted, "Who are you, you despicable old man?"

The old man smiled and said, "I am me, as I've already made very clear. I once stormed through challenges, I once occupied the position of Prime Minister, I now live reclusively in the deep mountains."

On the floor, Zhu Bajie mumbled noisily, "Brother Gou, I... I understand now, he is Jiang Ziya!"

The old man laughed heartily and said, "The Marshal is correct, I am indeed the future Primordial God and Demon, Jiang Ziya!"

"Whether you are Jiang Ziya or Suan Ziya, if you dare to scheme against Old Sun, you should first taste Old Sun's Jingu Bang!" Sun Wukong shouted angrily, lifting his staff and striking at Jiang Ziya.

Jiang Ziya watched Sun Wukong with a smile and said, "Fall!"

The staff swung halfway into the air when Sun Wukong stumbled and lost his balance, crashing to the ground with a bang, and passed out.

Jiang Ziya, his face beaming with a brilliant smile, thought to himself, 'No matter how skillful you are, you still can't escape my brilliant strategic calculations.'

Three young men ran up from behind and reverently said, "Master!"

"Lock up Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing separately!"

The three young men answered in unison, "Yes!" and they dragged Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing towards the upstairs.

Now, only Tang Sanzang and Jiang Ziya remained on the ground floor.

Excitement twinkled in Jiang Ziya's eyes as he extended his hand and a floating altar appeared atop his palm. With a flick of his hand, the altar flew up, enlarging and suspended mid-air. The entire first floor was immediately isolated, and the altar above churned with Chaos Qi, forming a realm of Chaos.

Jiang Ziya looked at the floating altar in mid-air, feeling sentimental, "Great God and Demon Altar, we meet again. These years have not been favorable for Kunlun, and I have wronged you."

With a casual wave of his hand, Tang Sanzang, who was lying on the table, was thrown onto the altar, bowing respectfully and tremblingly said, "Great Innate Demon Gods, disciple Jiang Ziya sacrifices the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, Tang Sanzang. Please, dear Demon Gods, accept him!"

Over the years, Jiang Ziya tested and realized that although the Lord of Gods and Demons had fallen into the Saint's hands after the Sealing God Battle, this God and Demon Altar could still connect to the mysterious Innate Demon Gods. Jiang Ziya harbored an ambition, perhaps in the future, he could become the new Lord of Gods and Demons.

Boom~ The Chaos Qi surged, and amidst it, several grand wills descended, pairs of eyes hidden within the Chaos.

Inside the Heavenly Court Bird Nest, Bai Jin's face changed, his expression odd. Why are Jiang Ziya and Tang Sanzang together?

With a wave of his hand, a Cloud Mirror appeared in front of him, reflecting the scene within the inn where Jiang Ziya was devoutly sacrificing Tang Sanzang.

A voice came out from the Cloud Mirror, "Great Chaotic God Demon, your disciple has reliable information that the Golden Cicada's disciples have unbelievably great uses, even the Saint needs Golden Cicada meat to supplement their deficiencies. Today, I fortuitously obtained the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, and dare not enjoy it alone. I sacrifice it to all Heaven Gods and Demons, and ask the Gods and Demons to grant me an immortal body."

Bai Jin couldn't help but gasp in amazement, the unbelievable efficacy of Golden Cicada Meat, is it true? I've eaten fried Golden Cicada numerous times! But why haven't I noticed any changes? I can't let him kill Tang Sanzang.

Bai Jin spoke out, "Jin Chanzi is Jin Chanzi, Tang Sanzang is Tang Sanzang!"

Inside the inn in the Lower Realm, a huge figure emerged within the chaotic area atop the altar, a mighty voice transmitted from the chaos, "Tang Sanzang is not Jin Chanzi!"

Immediately, the phantom faded away and the grand, terrifying wills retreated, the Chaos Qi flowed back into the altar, and the inn returned to its original state with Tang Sanzang lying on the altar, no Gods and Demons willing to accept him.

Jiang Ziya abruptly stood up straight, disappointed as he looked at Tang Sanzang on the altar, thinking, 'How could this happen? Tang Sanzang, you useless thing.'

After his disappointment, Jiang Ziya fell into contemplation, 'The great God Demon said Tang Sanzang is not Jin Chanzi. Does it mean that if I revert Tang Sanzang back to Jin Chanzi, I could sacrifice him to all Heaven Gods and Demons?' His disappointed heart suddenly rekindled with heat, 'I have not completely failed yet; I still have a chance.'

Immediately, Jiang Ziya packed up the God and Demon Altar and carried Tang Sanzang outside, thinking, 'To ensure safety, returning to Kunlun is definitely not an option. First, I need to find a place to hide Tang Sanzang and then find a way to revert him back to Jin Chanzi.'

Jiang Ziya left the inn, mounted an auspicious cloud, and quickly disappeared into the distant mountains and forests.

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