After transmigrating into the body of the Jade Rat Spirit, I became Nezha's adopted sister.

Kui Mulang interrupted Tang Sanzang, pointing sharply at Sun Wukong: "It's clearly your disciple who coveted the princess's beauty, injured this prince consort, kidnapped the princess, and fabricated lies to deceive the holy monk and His Majesty! Your Majesty, let your son-in-law use his magic to expose this demonic monk's true form, and everything will become clear!"

Having said that, he gave Tang Sanzang and his disciples no more chance to argue. He took out the golden bead, muttered some incantations, and suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Tang Sanzang!

A beam of light shot out from the pearl and enveloped Tang Sanzang!

"Master, be careful!" Sun Wukong's expression changed, and he was about to swing his golden cudgel to block. However, the yellow light, though seemingly slow, contained something that caused his movements to slow down by a fraction!

In that split second, atop the glazed tiles high in the palace, Nezha narrowed his phoenix eyes. He sensed that the force that had slightly slowed Sun Wukong's movements did not belong to Kui Mulang, but rather originated from an even higher place...

Sure enough, the yellow light landed precisely on Tang Sanzang, who had no time to dodge!

"Ah!" Tang Sanzang felt a tightness all over his body, and an indescribable drowsiness swept over him.

To everyone's horror, his body twisted rapidly, his monk's robes tore apart, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into a striped tiger! The tiger's eyes were blank, and it let out a low roar, looking around the hall in a daze.

"A demonic monk! It really is a demonic monk in disguise!" Kui Mulang pointed at the tiger and shouted angrily, "Your Majesty! You saw it with your own eyes! This monk from the East is nothing but a man-eating tiger demon! His disciples are all monsters too!"

King Baoxiang was terrified, his face turning ashen, and he retreated repeatedly, shouting, "Protect the king! Quickly, protect the king! Seize this demonic tiger and its accomplices!"

The palace guards immediately brandished their swords and spears and surrounded him, but intimidated by Sun Wukong's imposing presence, they dared not actually step forward.

Sun Wukong was so angry that his three souls were enraged, his golden eyes spitting fire: "You, Kui Mulang! How dare you use such despicable means to frame my master! Take this!" He no longer cared, and his golden cudgel transformed into golden light, heading straight for Kui Mulang!

Kui Mulang was prepared and retreated quickly, letting out a sharp howl at the same time.

Suddenly, dozens of guards rushed into the hall. Each of them was agile and had a yellow light in their eyes. They were actually mountain spirits and wild monsters that Kui Mulang had secretly conjured up. They mingled with the real guards and swarmed forward, entangled Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing.

The scene instantly descended into chaos! The real guards were scattered, and the fake guards, demons, and Sun Wukong fought fiercely, their weapons clanging and shouts deafening.

The tiger-like Tang Sanzang was so frightened that he ran wildly around the palace, knocking over incense burners and tables. The king and his ministers were terrified and fled in all directions.

Kui Mulang didn't care whether anyone was there to help him or not. He dared not stay any longer and took advantage of the chaos in the hall to transform into a streak of yellow light and escape.

"Trying to run away?!" Sun Wukong was furious when he saw Kui Mulang trying to escape and was about to give chase.

"Brother Monkey! Save Master first!" Pigsy shouted anxiously.

In that brief delay, Kui Mulang had already transformed into a yellow light and rushed out of the palace, disappearing into the vast sea of ​​clouds.

Sun Wukong looked at the bewildered tiger in the hall, which was letting out an uneasy growl, and then at the panicked king and his ministers, as well as Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing who were pacing around anxiously. He felt like he had a splitting headache.

He tried to use his golden cudgel to flick a beam of golden light and gently tap it on the tiger's forehead, attempting to dispel the magical power. The golden light entered, and the tiger swayed, letting out a painful roar. The aura around its body trembled, but instead of dissipating, it seemed to become even more stable.

"This spell is incredibly strange!" Sun Wukong frowned. "Forcibly breaking it might harm Master's vital energy! We must find the caster, or someone who knows how to break it!"

He suddenly remembered Kui Mulang. That's it! This guy had just been brought back to Heaven, and then he immediately descended to the mortal realm. This must be related to the Jade Emperor! And this magical aura...

"Bajie, Sha Wujing, guard Master...this tiger! Don't let anyone hurt him! I'll be right back!" Sun Wukong instructed, then his figure transformed into golden light, soaring into the sky, chasing after the direction Kui Mulang had fled, heading straight for the South Heavenly Gate! He wanted to find the Jade Emperor and get some answers!

From the clouds, Nezha took in the chaos of the Baoxiang Kingdom's palace. He crossed his arms, his brows furrowed slightly.

The Jade Emperor's move was quite intriguing. By allowing Kui Mulang to return and forcibly continuing the tribulation in such a shameless manner, he not only gave Kui Mulang a chance to atone for his sins, or rather, to continue completing his mission, but also dragged Sun Wukong and the pilgrimage team into trouble once again.

His gaze swept down. Pigsy and Sandy were frantically trying to calm the "Master Tiger" while also dealing with the terrified king and guards; the scene was chaotic.

If that mouse knew, it probably wouldn't be able to sit still and would want to come and see the spectacle of its master turning into a tiger.

The thought crossed his mind. He turned the direction of his Wind and Fire Wheels.

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Trapped Mountain, with a waterfall at the back.

Bai Yeying had just finished practicing a set of marksmanship and was wiping her face with spring water when she suddenly felt something and looked up.

A crimson figure descended from the sky, landing on the rocks by the pool—it was Nezha. He seemed to have arrived in a bit of a hurry today; the wisps of hair on his forehead were slightly disheveled by the wind, and his beautiful phoenix eyes held a complex emotion she couldn't understand.

"Third Prince?" Bai Yeying ran over in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Something happened in Baoxiang Kingdom. Tang Sanzang was cast a spell and turned into a tiger. Sun Wukong went to Heaven to find the Jade Emperor."

"Ah?!" Bai Yeying's almond-shaped eyes widened, and the cloth in her hand fell into the water. "Master turned into a tiger? Who did it? Kui Mulang? Wasn't he taken back to Heaven by the Great Sage? The Great Sage went to Heaven? Then Master... no, what about the tiger?"

She bombarded her with questions, her face full of surprise and barely concealed curiosity.

Nezha looked into her bright eyes and knew what she was thinking. He snorted, "It's going to be lively, want to go?"

Bai Yeying, her thoughts exposed, lowered her head shyly, but still nodded: "I want to! That's Master turning into a tiger!"

Nezha knew she liked to join in the fun, so the Universe Ring automatically wrapped around her waist. "Remember, you can only look, don't rush down recklessly, understand?"

"Yes, yes! I promise!" Bai Yeying raised her head, quickly raised her hand to swear, but her eyes were smiling.

A crimson light swept across the mountains, and before long, the Royal Palace of Baoxiang Kingdom came into view.

Nezha and Bai Yeying hid on the eaves of a pavilion.

In the square, a magnificent tiger was chained to a pillar by Pigsy and Sandy using a thick iron chain they had found somewhere. The tiger seemed very uncomfortable with its form and restraint, pacing restlessly and growling, but because of the lingering consciousness of Tang Sanzang, it did not truly go berserk and harm anyone.

Pigsy was sweating profusely, trying to talk to the tiger: "Master? Master, do you recognize me, Old Pig? Please don't roar, I'm scared..." At the same time, he had to deal with the large circle of princes, ministers, and palace servants who were both scared and curious, pointing and whispering.

Sha Wujing silently stood guard on the other side of the tiger, his staff tightly gripped in his hand, watching everyone who approached warily.

Surrounded by guards, the king stood on a high platform in the distance, his face still pale. He asked his ministers in a trembling voice, "This...what should we do? How could the Holy Monk...when will Elder Sun return?"

Princess Baihuaxiu nestled in the Queen's arms, her face also full of worry, her gaze frequently drifting anxiously towards the fierce tiger.

Bai Yeying, perched on the eaves, watched intently. She whispered to Nezha beside her, "It really is a tiger. It looks quite majestic, but its eyes are a bit dazed. Pigsy is almost crying with worry, and Sandy's face is even darker."

Nezha didn't speak, but his gaze swept across the arena and then swept towards the sky.

Sun Wukong's departure likely means he won't return quickly. Since the Jade Emperor has orchestrated this whole affair, he naturally won't easily expose Kui Mulang or provide a solution.