Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Jiang Liu, sitting cross-legged, quietly cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, his experience points slowly increasing.

After reaching level 80, Jiang Liu became even more motivated in cultivation.

At this moment, he was at the peak of Taiyi True Immortal. Just one more level, if he reached level 81, he would step into the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal.

Initially, for Jiang Liu, the Taiyi True Immortal realm was considered a realm of experts, as even Sun Wukong, once suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain, was only at the peak of Taiyi True Immortal.

However, after journeying west for so long, he had encountered many experts and great powers.

Now, in Jiang Liu's view, one could only be considered an expert in the three realms and six paths upon reaching the level of Daluo Golden Immortal?

Therefore, at this time, Jiang Liu felt some anticipation for entering the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal, naturally becoming more motivated in cultivation.

He could still stay in the Illusionary Demon Cave for half a year, and after the limit of one year passed, he would surely reach the level of Daluo Golden Immortal upon leaving the cave.

But, what extent would he reach? Level 82? Or 83? Even 84?

On the Awakening page, the evil corpse also sat cross-legged, awakening the Sheep Transformation Technique, Jiang Liu felt some anticipation, wondering when his Sheep Transformation Technique might awaken?

Moreover, once awakened, could it truly have an effect on the powerful quasi-saint?

The awakening result of the Sheep Transformation Technique almost determined whether the awakening function had a major impact.

Rustle...

Just as Jiang Liu was sitting cross-legged, quietly cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, suddenly, his ears slightly moved, perceiving movement in the Illusionary Demon Cave.

"Could it be? Has another heart demon manifested?" Perceiving the movement, Jiang Liu murmured to himself, simultaneously opening his eyes.

In the Illusionary Demon Cave, besides the manifested heart demons, there seemed to be no one else. With the movement occurring, Jiang Liu naturally treated it seriously.

Under Jiang Liu's gaze, he could see a patch of soil suddenly bulging, as if something was about to drill out from below.

Curious, Jiang Liu found such a situation in the Illusionary Demon Cave for the first time after staying for so long.

Quickly, a small mound suddenly pushed up, and in Jiang Liu's eyes, he could see a yellow-furred rat actually emerging from below.

Most importantly, the pattern on the rat's back formed the shape of a copper coin innately.

"This creature can actually enter the Illusionary Demon Cave!?" It was the first time Jiang Liu saw another creature appear in the Illusionary Demon Cave, leaving him quietly puzzled.

Then, as he watched the strange rat, he silently chanted: Character Panel.

As Jiang Liu silently chanted, soon, a translucent character panel appeared before him.

ID: Money Rat (Golden).

Gender: Male.

Profession: Spirit Beast.

Level: 20.

Description: A spirit beast existing in ancient times, though not equipped with combat abilities, its Earth Escape Technique is unparalleled in the world, capable of locating and stealing all hidden treasures.

"Spirit Beast?" Jiang Liu quietly felt surprised seeing the profession column of the Money Rat.

Generally, animal existences start as demons, yet this Money Rat is shown as a spirit beast, capable of locating and stealing all hidden treasures?

If using game terms, this Money Rat seemed like a thief-type profession?

However, at only level 20, even with a golden panel, it should pose no threat to him.

Squeak, squeak, squeak...

This Money Rat, after emerging from the ground, saw Jiang Liu, appearing very frightened, not daring to approach.

"Such a spirit beast, if it can be tamed, should prove quite useful?" Watching the yellow-furred rat, Jiang Liu murmured to himself.

However, just as this thought emerged, it was immediately suppressed by Jiang Liu.

Impossible, seeing the head of the Money Rat still wearing a ring.

Clearly, this Money Rat must be a tamed pet by someone?

"Wait a moment? A tamed pet? Why did it come to the Illusionary Demon Cave!?" Jiang Liu's heart suddenly moved, realizing something seemed off.

Just as Jiang Liu was reacting, the Money Rat suddenly stared at him with glowing eyes, then rushed towards Jiang Liu quickly, like an arrow loosening from a bowstring.

"Get lost!" Watching the incoming Money Rat, Jiang Liu unceremoniously raised his foot and kicked out.

Kicked flying by Jiang Liu, the Money Rat flew tens of meters away, landing on the ground.

Seemingly frightened by Jiang Liu's kick, upon landing, the Money Rat dared not charge at Jiang Liu again, instead burrowing with its head and directly escaping into the ground.

"What the heck? A tamed Money Rat came to the Illusionary Demon Cave? Does the Illusionary Demon Cave have some treasure attracting it?" Watching the Money Rat escape into the ground, Jiang Liu murmured to himself, not relaxing, feeling something seemed off.

Notification: Your "Calamity Book" has been lost.

At this moment, suddenly, a system notification appeared.

Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Liu's expression was horrified, and he immediately opened his storage space to check.

Sure enough, the Calamity Book that was originally placed in his storage had disappeared.

"Impossible! This Money Rat can actually steal from my storage space directly!?" Seeing the Calamity Book missing, Jiang Liu was shocked in his heart.

All these years in the world of Journey to the West, this was the first time something was stolen from his storage space.

So, even though it's only level 20, as expected of a spirit beast with a golden label?

To be able to find and steal all hidden treasures, is it possible for such theft to occur directly from my storage space?

"Where are you escaping to!"

The loss of the Calamity Book was a big deal for Jiang Liu. There was no time to be shocked by the Money Rat's methods. Expanding his divine sense, Jiang Liu vaguely sensed the Money Rat's trail and then directly chased after it.

The cultivation in the Illusionary Demon Cave? Although important, the Calamity Book was more important to him!

Especially since there were some calamities on the Calamity Book that should not be seen by others!

With a whoosh, Jiang Liu had no mind for still being punished in the Illusionary Demon Cave. After locking onto the Money Rat with his divine sense, he flew directly out of the cave.

"Just now? Did Master Xuanzang run away?"

At the entrance of the Illusionary Demon Cave, the two guarding Vajras looked at each other with a face full of astonishment.

Master Xuanzang, while being punished in the Illusionary Demon Cave, actually escaped? Unbelievable.

It was said that entering the Illusionary Demon Cave for punishment wasn't it Master Xuanzang himself who requested it from the Buddha?

Moreover, for the past six months, Master Xuanzang had stayed in the Illusionary Demon Cave without taking a single step outside.

Why did he suddenly escape?

"Should we chase after him?" In their mutual astonishment, one of the Vajras immediately asked.

"Even Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattvas died at Master Xuanzang's hands. If you want to chase, go ahead!" said the other Vajra in response.

The Vajra who spoke shrunk his neck and shook his head, saying, "Uh, forget it, let's not go. Besides, Master Xuanzang is very fast! We simply can't catch up!"

"However, even if we can't chase him, we still have to report this matter. You stay here, and I'll report it to the Buddha!" After thinking for a moment, the other Vajra said.

...

Jiang Liu's figure hovered in mid-air, using the Cloud Ascending Leaps spell.

With his level reaching 80, the speed of his Art of Cloud Soaring had naturally increased significantly.

Locking onto the trail of the Money Rat with his divine sense, Jiang Liu followed closely behind it.

Unfortunately, he didn't know the Earth Escape Technique himself; otherwise, he could have pursued underground.

Nevertheless, Jiang Liu refused to believe that the Money Rat could remain underground indefinitely without surfacing?

So, he decided to keep up with it.

If it doesn't emerge for a day, he'll follow for a day. If it doesn't emerge for a month, he'll follow for a month.

The Calamity Book was far too important to him, and even if it took months to follow, it would be worth it.

It must be said, although the Money Rat's level wasn't high, its Earth Escape Technique was indeed formidable.

Traveling underground, Jiang Liu could feel its extraordinary speed, hard to believe it was only level 20.

Indeed, in the vast world, nothing is too strange. Many beings from the Primordial World, even if not strong in power, possess very unique supernatural powers.

Following behind the Money Rat in flight, he kept it locked on, not daring to lose it. Jiang Liu discovered that they were moving in a straight line to the east.

However, despite its speed, it was entirely impossible for a level 20 to shake off an 80-level Jiang Liu.

It was just that its speed was astounding compared to its level.

Following behind the Money Rat for about two days, Jiang Liu flew directly from the western Niuhe State to the eastern Shengshenzhou Continent.

After flying for more than half a day, Jiang Liu discovered a very grand temple ahead.

"The Eastern Temple!? Have I arrived at Maitreya Buddha's place!?"

Looking at the grand temple ahead, Jiang Liu murmured to himself.

At this moment, Jiang Liu's divine sense could perceive that the Money Rat traveling underground stopped after reaching the Eastern Temple's range.

"So, does this mean the Money Rat was sent by Maitreya Buddha?"

"Damn, in this way, doesn't the Calamity Book end up in Maitreya Buddha's hands?!"

"No!"

Anxious in his heart, Jiang Liu disregarded everything else and immediately draped on the Shadow Robe...

(PS: Dear brothers and sisters, I confess, I am still a six-year-old child with over two hundred months of age. It's Children's Day today, is there no brother or sister to send me a red envelope, a reward? Muah…)