553: The flame of risking life

In that peaceful temple, Xuanzang brought out a feast of meat, fish, and fine wine to entertain him.

Looking at the table full of delicacies and wine, Sun Wukong was a little surprised, saying, "Don't you never eat meat or drink wine?"

Xuanzang smiled and said, "Meat and wine pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart."

Sun Wukong laughed, scolding him as a fake monk.

He also smiled and nodded.

With that, the two opened up to each other.

Xuanzang was still very talkative, but this time he didn't preach any grand principles.

He always asked, "How have you been these past two years?"

"How much has your strength increased?"

"Have you argued with anyone?"

"Has anyone forced you to do things you don't like?"

"Is the food good where you are?"

"Are you happy?"

Sun Wukong hummed and nodded while gnawing on the delicious food.

That day, feeling very good, Sun Wukong drank a lot of wine and was slightly tipsy.

He spoke about his mental journey over the years, and Xuanzang smiled, saying, "That's good, you're becoming more and more like a person."

The two chatted all night, and Xuanzang said, "Come back and visit when you have time."

He nodded and said, "Okay," then turned and left, feeling very happy.

It was only later, when he thought back, that he realized he hadn't really seen Xuanzang drinking or eating meat; he always sat there smiling until late at night, and only when Sun Wukong, drunk, cursed at him, "Why aren't you drinking?" did he take a small sip.

Later, he coincidentally met Cat Girl and Shepherd, both of whom also came from the Taiping Divine Sect.

He couldn't help but ask if Xuanzang really didn't eat meat.

Shepherd raised an eyebrow and replied, "Of course, Xuanzang doesn't eat meat or drink wine."

Sun Wukong was a little puzzled, wondering how Xuanzang could have so many delicacies and fine wines in his Storage Ring then.

Later, he once went to his Elder Ling family for dinner with Sky Thunder.

Sky Thunder's grandmother didn't even have teeth, but the dishes she prepared were extremely rich, while the grandmother herself only drank porridge.

Sky Thunder laughed heartily, saying, "Because Grandma knows I eat, of course she prepares it. How does it taste?"

Sun Wukong lowered his head and said, "It tastes very good."

It was then that he understood.

Xuanzang didn't eat meat or drink wine.

He was just waiting for him to come back and see him.

Thinking of this, Apollo's Physical Body in front of Sun Wukong had already melted by more than half, but he didn't pay much attention, instead thinking that after he finished fighting today, he must go back to find Xuanzang.

Just as Sky Thunder said, no matter how many houses or how big they are, it doesn't really feel like anything.

Only when eating food made by loved ones does it feel like coming home.

Sun Wukong finally understood at this moment that that feeling was called home.

So he decided to give Apollo a chance.

Because the elderly Fire Elf standing on the Life and Death Stage at this time was someone he often saw when he was on the outskirts of the sun.

Every time Apollo lost, it was he who rescued him.

Apollo called him Grandpa.

His Grandpa also often greeted him, a broad smile always on his weathered face, and sometimes he didn't even hesitate to share his understanding of fire, not saying anything when Sun Wukong secretly watched him teach Apollo from a distance.

Sometimes he even said, "Go easy on my grandson, haha."

This made Sun Wukong feel that he and Apollo were not enemies, as there was no hatred between them after all.

And after many encounters, he even felt that Apollo was like an unpromising younger brother.

The reason they stood here, as opposing sides, was simply because he represented the Human Race, and the other side represented the Other Tribe.

Therefore, I, he, and the two Emperor-level individuals above us, one of us must die.

Why is the world like this?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look up at Apollo's Grandpa, the Clan Chief of the Fire Elf Race, and the only Emperor-level individual in their family.

At this moment, his eyes suddenly stung.

Because he clearly saw that Apollo's Grandpa was gently holding an instrument in his hand.

This instrument was to surrender on behalf of Apollo.

Which meant choosing to die himself so Apollo could live.

Every Emperor-level individual had the right to make such a choice.

But no Emperor-level individual would do that.

Why would he?

At this time, Apollo's Grandpa noticed Sun Wukong's gaze and gave him a faint smile.

This left Sun Wukong stunned.

Are you serious?

We are enemies!

Because of me, you are about to die, and you're still smiling at me?

Why?

At this moment, Apollo's Physical Body had completely melted into scorching lava.

The final blow was about to be unleashed!

All the powerhouses who cultivated fire elements trembled in their hearts at this moment.

Especially the VIP spectators in the Ghost Forest area, their eyes were wide open.

Because at this moment, the intensity of the fire element on Apollo's body was sky-high!

The ground of the Shura Killing Field seemed to be melting from his flames.

How was this done?

Only those at a higher level understood.

"For flames to burn brightly enough, they need enough wood!"

"And at this moment, Apollo has turned his entire body, everything, into fuel! Especially his Physical Body, which he has been constantly training for the past two years, it turns out it was all to burn his flames!"

"The destructive power of this blow is definitely terrifying enough!"

"But the cost is also extremely terrifying. Simply put, for every piece of that flame that is missing, a piece of Apollo's Physical Body is missing, and a crack appears in his Foundation!"

"If it decreases to a certain extent, Apollo will surely die!"

"It's really hard to say whether Sun Wukong can withstand it!"

At this moment, all the rising stars in the Other Tribe Warship were dumbfounded.

Especially Ghost Cold and Huang Lin, those two cowards!

They were both angry and annoyed!

Because the more Apollo disregarded his life, the more they looked like a bunch of clowns!

Is it necessary!?

Huang Lin even sneered in exasperation, "To throw away one's life for a single victory, how foolish!"

But the next second, he felt his whole body instantly drenched in cold sweat, as if some great terror enveloped his head, making him tremble for a moment involuntarily.

This great terror came from Zeus's cold sidelong glance.

Kuang Xing said with a chilling voice, "Don't make me hit you."

At this moment, both of them felt that those rising stars were not even qualified to be on the same ship as them.

Such dazzling flames. Were they something that you, these dirty and ugly deserters, were qualified to mock!?

Moreover, Zeus understood Apollo's background very well; he had investigated every member of the Demon King Group.

He knew how deep the affection between Apollo and his Grandpa was.

And at this moment, standing on the Life and Death Stage was his Grandpa.

For this, Apollo was willing to unleash these life-betting flames!

In the battlefield, Apollo's flames had completely taken shape, pointing directly at Sun Wukong!

As this dazzling firelight shot out, the attention of the entire world was on Apollo!

Only Sun Wukong stared intently at his Grandpa, bloodshot streaks gradually spreading in his pupils!

At this moment, he clearly saw Apollo's Grandpa's lips move slightly.

"Sun Wukong, the future of the Galaxy depends on you young people."

"After this battle, Apollo will no longer be your enemy. I hope you can take care of him more in the future."

As his voice fell, Apollo's Grandpa peacefully closed his eyes and gently pressed the button in his hand.