"Raise soldiers for a thousand days, use soldiers for a moment," hence the Star Monarch did not refuse but firmly said, "I should report back to the Jade Emperor, but since the Heavenly messenger is here and recommended by the Ancient Buddha, I fear delaying the matter. I dare not tarry, so I will go with you first to subdue the demon, then return to report."
As one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions of the Heavenly Court, it was of course proper for the Star Monarch to report to the Jade Emperor.
But since the Ancient Buddha Dipankara had given the order, to show his loyalty, the Star Monarch had to put aside the Jade Emperor and first serve his true master.
Luo Hou was hidden in the dark, and his understanding of the history of the Scorpion Demon and the relationship between the Star Monarch and the Ancient Buddha Dipankara began to form new speculations.
He chose to remain hidden, wanting to see how the affair of the Scorpion Demon would eventually unfold.
