Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Jiang Liu glanced at Muzha, and then his gaze shifted to the Dragon King of Jing River next to him, a hint of coldness flashing in the depths of his eyes.

"Wukong…" Jiang Liu didn't comment on Muzha's words. Instead, after pondering silently for a moment, he turned his attention to Sun Wukong and said, "Since you came out of the Five Elements Mountain, it seems you haven't returned to Flower Fruit Mountain, have you?"

"Exactly, Master. I indeed haven't gone back. What about it?" Sun Wukong looked at Jiang Liu in confusion, nodded, and asked.

"Your Somersault Cloud is fast, so even a trip back wouldn't take much time. I think you should head back to Flower Fruit Mountain now. And while you're at it, why don't you visit the Dragon Palace of Eastern Sea?" Jiang Liu spoke up and said to Sun Wukong.

"Master, although I've been wanting to visit Flower Fruit Mountain for a while, why should I visit the Dragon Palace of the Eastern Sea? That Old Dragon King is a bit too stingy, and I don't want to see him!" Sun Wukong shook his head as he responded to Jiang Liu.

"No! You must!"

Jiang Liu shook his head at Sun Wukong's reply, staring at him seriously, "You should go drink with that Old Dragon King, and it's best if you get drunk for a few days! Your master has his plans!"

"You…"

Hearing Jiang Liu's explicit explanation, Sun Wukong was shocked, now understanding that his master had his own schemes. Was this why he was sending him to drink with the Old Dragon King?

"Monkey Brother, you better go. If you don't want to, I'll go in your place!" At this point, Zhu Bajie couldn't help but speak up, his face filled with envy.

Clearly, the opportunity to drink and feast, getting drunk for days, was something Zhu Bajie found extremely enviable!

"Scram, you fool, always dreaming of good things!" Hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Sun Wukong shook his head and spoke to him exasperatedly.

During the conversation, Sun Wukong turned to Jiang Liu and said, "Since Master has said so, Wukong will go now. Don't worry, if I'm not drunk for three days, I won't come back!"

Without inquiring about Jiang Liu's plans, Sun Wukong's trust in Jiang Liu was immense. Since his master instructed him to do so, there was no need to ask too much; he would just do it!

As his words fell, Sun Wukong leaped up, and after streaking through the air as a stream of light, he quickly flew towards the Dragon Palace of the Eastern Sea.

"Hehehe, what about me, Master?"

Watching Sun Wukong fly away, Zhu Bajie's eyes were filled with envy and anticipation. He turned, giving Jiang Liu a sheepish smile, and asked.

"You? Just stay put!" Jiang Liu rolled his eyes at Zhu Bajie and said grumpily.

Jiang Liu's response caused Zhu Bajie's smile to collapse, and he silently grumbled in his heart: "Master is biased! Don't you like me best?"

Without meaning to say much more, Jiang Liu turned his head, now resting his gaze on Muzha.

"Xuanzang, aren't you going to release me yet? I am the Envoy Muzha under the Bodhisattva's command. Don't you recognize me?" Seeing Jiang Liu's gaze finally fall on him, Muzha quickly spoke up.

"Wujing, could you tell me about what just happened at the bottom of the river?" However, Jiang Liu only glanced at Muzha before turning his head and asking Sha Wujing.

"Master, here's what happened…"

Sha Wujing nodded and opened his mouth, recounting his recent encounter at the bottom of the Black Water River in complete detail to Jiang Liu.

Of course, as far as Sha Wujing was concerned, it should be the Tuo Dragon Monster that had attacked him. He was unaware of Muzha lurking in the shadows.

"You're talking nonsense!"

Listening to Sha Wujing's words, the Tuo Dragon Monster, who had recovered about seventy percent from his injuries by then, couldn't help but blurt out, "If I were to take action, I would definitely fight you openly and fairly, never resorting to stealth and poison! Stop spreading lies and sullying my reputation!"

"Tuo, stop your nonsense!" The soul of the Dragon King of Jing River, upon hearing this, scolded the Tuo Dragon Monster in a low voice.

"Dragon King, so this is your son!" Hearing the exchange between the Dragon King of Jing River and the Tuo Dragon Monster, Jiang Liu exclaimed in surprise.

Now coming to his senses about the existence of the Tuo Dragon Monster, he remembered a scene from the television series 'Journey to the West' he had watched in his past life. Indeed, it featured a dragon monster that took over the River God's Water Mansion, turned demonic at the river bottom, and then captured Tang Monk, planning to eat his Everlasting Flesh. Yet, he was quite filial, sending a Little Demon to courteously invite the Western Sea Dragon King to share the Tang Monk's flesh.

Unbeknownst to him, the letter was intercepted by Sun Wukong. Thus, holding the letter, Sun Wukong went to the Western Sea Dragon Palace to accuse them.

Startled, the Western Sea Dragon Palace immediately dispatched their eldest son, Prince Mo'ang, who subjugated the Tuo Dragon Monster...

However, who would have thought that the Tuo Dragon Monster was actually the son of the Dragon King of Jing River?

Thinking it over, Little White Dragon was the third Crown Prince of Western Sea Dragon King, addressing the Dragon King of Jing River as Uncle.

And the Tuo Dragon Monster? It seemed to address the Western Sea Dragon King as uncle?

Thus, it completely makes sense that the Tuo Dragon Monster is the son of the Dragon King of Jing River, doesn't it?

"Indeed, this is indeed my ninth son. It's rather embarrassing for the Holy Monk to see this!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the soul of the Dragon King of Jing River nodded.

Upon saying this, the Dragon King of Jing River paused slightly, then continued, "Although my good-for-nothing son has become a laughing stock for you, Holy Monk, a father knows his son best. Since Tuo has said he isn't the one who poisoned, it must certainly be true. You've also seen, Holy Monk, that Tuo himself has been poisoned with the same poison as Sha Wujing!"

"Hmm, so you are saying the poisoner is you!?" Nodding, Jiang Liu finally shifted his focus onto Muzha and spoke.

"This..." Jiang Liu's words caused Muzha's expression to subtly change.

"Is it you!? Why would you do this!?" With just a few words, Sha Wujing also understood what was really going on and turned around, glaring fiercely at Muzha.

Looking at Muzha, all the old and new grievances surged up in Sha Wujing.

During the conversation, he gripped the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade in his hand, unable to resist raising it to strike!

"Holy Monk, I had no intention of scheming against Sha Wujing. I just wanted to help secretly, but it accidentally went wrong. Please let me go, Holy Monk. I am willing to go to Bodhisattva Guanyin myself to accept punishment!"

Seeing the way Sha Wujing looked, there was no doubt in Muzha's mind that he would actually do it, hence, amidst his alarm, he hurriedly said to Jiang Liu.

Regardless of whether his words were trustworthy or not, he had to at least come up with some excuse, right?

"Master, logically speaking, since he is a disciple of Bodhisattva Guanyin, if he made a mistake, it indeed is..." Zhu Bajie pondered for a moment, then also spoke up.

"Silence, you demon! Do not try to deceive with eloquent words!" However, Jiang Liu ignored Zhu Bajie's words and, with a loud shout, stared intently at Muzha and said, "If you truly were an envoy of Bodhisattva Guanyin, you definitely would not have done such a thing! Who are you really, you evil demon? Daring to take on the guise of Envoy Muzha, and come to deceive us!" Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

"I am not an evil demon, I really am Envoy Muzha! I swear it's true!" Upon hearing this, Muzha, seeing that Jiang Liu did not believe him, his face drastically changed, and he quickly spoke.

"Let me ask you..." At that moment, as the Tuo Dragon Monster's poison had been greatly healed, the soul of the Dragon King of Jing River also came forward and said, "Regarding the matter of my death, what do you really know about the hidden details?"

"Your death, wasn't it because you defied the Jade Emperor's decree? What other hidden details could there be?" Hearing the words of the Dragon King of Jing River, Muzha's eyes flickered, but he loudly denied it.

"Hmph, don't think I'm completely ignorant, a mere mortal able to foresee the Jade Emperor's decree ahead of time? There must be a deeper story, if you really are Envoy Muzha, who stays with Bodhisattva Guanyin, you definitely know. Since you can't answer, you surely must be an evil demon in disguise!" The Dragon King of Jing River snorted coldly and said seriously.

"Indeed, I too believe you are a demon! Failing to answer only further proves this point! Wujing, kill him!" Following the Dragon King of Jing River's words, Jiang Liu also nodded in agreement and spoke.

"Yes, Master!"

Upon hearing this, where was Sha Wujing hesitating? He nodded, and immediately, the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade in his hand was lifted, transforming into a streak of blood light, and aimed directly at Muzha's head!

"Wait, I know, I know..."

Seeing the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade slashing down furiously, Muzha was terrified and shouted loudly.

Knowing the secrets, which he mustn't reveal, yet, when it was a matter of life and death, Muzha could not think too much and quickly spoke.

Following Muzha's loud shout, the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade quickly stopped, hanging in front of Muzha,

Seeing the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade right before his eyes and sensing the terrifying demonic qi within, Muzha felt a chill down his spine.

After swallowing his saliva, he said, "Actually, your death, Dragon King of Jing River, was the trigger for the great cause of the Journey to the West, hence, it was destined that you would be killed!"

"The cause, what exactly is it!? Explain clearly!" Hearing this, the Dragon King of Jing River spoke.

Meanwhile, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing naturally pricked up their ears nearby.

Especially the Little White Dragon and the Tuo Dragon Monster, both stared intently at Muzha.

In the heart of the Tuo Dragon Monster, there was more shock than before, not expecting that there were hidden reasons behind his father's death!

As for the Little White Dragon? He felt that it indeed made sense, sensing something was amiss all along, and now, was he finally about to learn the truth?

"I cannot say anymore, I can't say too much..."

Having spoken about the grand cause and the trigger, Muzha also realized he had already said far more than he should have, and quickly shook his head saying.

"Master! When I was in the Demon Realm, I learned a technique that can extract souls to investigate what I wish to know, should I give it a try!?" Just as Muzha was not ready to speak further, Sha Wujing spoke.