If people don't value you, no matter how much you try, it won't do you any good.
Zhou Tian was quite clear about that. Thus, knowing the intentions of the Elemental Spirits, he wouldn't embarass himself by butt kissing them. So, given the situation, Zhou Tian made a rather reckless move.
"Thud!" To aid the monsters was like helping a tiger that wants your hide while aiding the Elemental Spirits at the mountaintop would just be futile. Even if there was a sliver of a chance, their gratitude towards Zhou's aid wasn't guaranteed. Regardless, he wouldn't gain anything from helping either side. So, Zhou Tian decided to use this time before the rebellious spirits intervened to plan for himself.
In that situation, unbeknownst to the monsters, Zhou Tian ignored their pleas, surveyed the situation at the top, and then just dove into the Sacred Spring.
"Dammit!" Upon seeing Zhou Tian's actions, both the Elemental Spirits and the monsters scolded him.
