Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Jiang Liu's words made Jiang Ziya thoroughly understand the meaning of what he just said about how everyone is the same kind of person.

Both are people of destiny during the Immeasurable Kalpa in this world, both have been manipulated by the immortals and Buddhas.

To some extent, they are indeed alike.

As the saying goes, "Misery loves company." Reflecting on his situation and looking at Jiang Liu, who is rebelling against the immortals and Buddhas, he shares the same sentiment.

"Master Xuanzang, you are smarter than me!"

After seriously observing Jiang Liu for a moment and realizing that he had already begun to resist the immortals and Buddhas and seemingly possessed a certain ability to do so, Jiang Ziya couldn't help but speak.

Regarding Jiang Ziya's words, Jiang Liu merely smiled slightly but didn't speak, just earnestly looked at Jiang Ziya.

Clearly, Jiang Liu was waiting for Jiang Ziya to give him an answer!

"Master Xuanzang, although I believe your words, I am newly emerged and unfamiliar with all the events happening in the world. Therefore, the matter of us joining forces requires careful consideration." Knowing Jiang Liu was waiting for his answer, Jiang Ziya pondered for a moment and then gave his reply.

"Hmm, your choice is reasonable!" Hearing Jiang Ziya's answer, Jiang Liu nodded, not surprised.

In the matter of the Deification War, Jiang Ziya was manipulated by the immortals and Buddhas, which deeply seeded resentment within him, even deeper than the resentment of his daughter Xueyu.

Naturally, he would not easily trust others again.

Just newly emerged, would Jiang Ziya trust and promise to join forces with me just because of a few words?

Jiang Liu doesn't have that much confidence in his persuasive abilities.

"Now that I have emerged, naturally, I need to first understand the situation of this world. We'll part ways now and meet again later!"

Though he spoke of believing Jiang Liu's words, Jiang Ziya still grasped the God-Beating Whip in his hand and maintained the defense of the Apricot Yellow Flag, showing no intention of withdrawing it.

"Hmm, then we shall meet again. I believe, someday you will return to join forces with me!" Hearing Jiang Ziya's words of departure, Jiang Liu mildly nodded, naturally not intending to stop him.

"Hmm, in the words of your Buddhism, we shall meet again if destined!" Nodding, Jiang Ziya also bid farewell to Jiang Liu.

As the words fell, Jiang Ziya turned and left.

Meanwhile, he continued to maintain the defense of the Apricot Yellow Flag.

Of course, Jiang Liu would not attack Jiang Ziya but merely watched him leave.

"Alas, the person of destiny during the Deification Calamity is actually imprisoned in the underground prison of the Eastern Temple. I really don't know what horrifying events have happened to Jiang Ziya!"

Watching Jiang Ziya's figure gradually fade away and soon disappear from sight, Jiang Liu silently shook his head, inwardly sighing.

Thinking about it, Jiang Liu also shook his head and similarly turned to leave.

Jiang Liu's words were correct. If Jiang Ziya truly intends to seek revenge against the immortals and Buddhas, once he truly understands the current state of the world and his own abilities, he will definitely return to join forces with me.

...

Shaking his head, for Jiang Liu, knowing Jiang Ziya's whereabouts and incidentally rescuing him had earned himself a favor, which should be repaid in the future.

But for now, it's not the time to focus on Jiang Ziya.

Facing the situation of Heavenly Retribution, his level declined to the point of level 70, which is a troubling matter for Jiang Liu.

With the level down, all his equipment above level 70 could no longer be used, even the skills above level 70 are unusable, and their icons turned grayed out.

This invisibly weakened Jiang Liu's strength considerably.

Shaking his head secretly, Jiang Liu roughly discerned the direction and then directly left.

Under the penalty of Heavenly Retribution, his level seems locked at 70, so returning to the Illusionary Demon Cave doesn't seem useful now.

Therefore, Jiang Liu directly returned to the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, where he found Sun Wukong and the group.

Then, he explained the situation at the Eastern Temple to Sun Wukong and the group concisely.

"Master, you're amazing! You almost killed Maitreya Buddha again!" Hearing Jiang Liu almost killed Maitreya Buddha, Zhu Bajie gave a thumbs-up, praising Jiang Liu.

Whenever the master does anything praiseworthy, Zhu Bajie consistently praises him wholeheartedly.

But, while speaking, Zhu Bajie cautiously glanced at Jiang Liu.

Evidently, he was unsure if anyone had reported his own doings to the master.

However, observing the master's calm demeanor, it seems he was overthinking.

"Master, have countless demons escaped from that prison? This is a significant matter, if these demons commit evil deeds, it will be devastating to the world!" Sun Wukong wore a serious expression as he spoke to Jiang Liu.

But at this moment, he didn't know whether to face this matter with joy or urgency.

The emergence of the demons from the mountains is evidently an urgent matter.

However, thinking of his senior brother who had cultivated in the Sanxing Cave along with him, who had also escaped to freedom with the opening of the prison, Sun Wukong secretly rejoiced for his brother in his heart.

"Indeed, this is truly a troublesome affair. Because of this matter, I suffered heavenly retribution, and my cultivation level has fallen from the peak of the Taiyi Realm to the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm!" Jiang Liu nodded and said.

As he spoke, Jiang Liu's gaze swept across everyone present.

Even the lowest level Little White Dragon was already at level 76.

So, it seems that within the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, my level is now the lowest again?

"Ah!? Your cultivation level actually fell by an entire major realm!?" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the expressions on Sun Wukong and the others' faces were filled with astonishment.

Clearly, the intensity of the heavenly retribution's punishment left Sun Wukong feeling shocked.

"Therefore, our next task is to eliminate or recapture those demons who escaped! As long as we can perfectly resolve this matter, not only can my cultivation be fully restored, but I might even advance further!" After glancing at his disciples, Jiang Liu spoke.

Yes, with the 8.8 billion experience points reward, I can directly level up, right?

Thus, this task is extremely important; it is not only about restoring my level, but also about potentially continuing to advance.

At this moment, Jiang Liu felt a bit emotional in his heart.

After consuming the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, one can gain 2.6 billion experience points, which is enough for an ordinary person to instantly become an immortal, that is, reaching the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

But now, the experience points from my mission, Jiang Liu, exceed many times over what was needed to transition from a mortal to the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

Indeed, is my power already extraordinarily strong?

Unfortunately, my level has been capped at level 70!

...

As for Jiang Liu's decision, Sun Wukong and the others naturally had no objections.

For one, it can help their master restore his original cultivation level, and for another, it provides a legitimate reason to stay; why not?

These days, they've constantly been going through instances for cultivation, but the world within the Map of Mountains and Rivers is ultimately an illusion.

If there's an opportunity to slay monsters and level up in the real world, that would undoubtedly be even better.

Indeed, as thousands upon thousands of demons scattered and fled, those demons are not ones with good intentions.

Thus, after dispersing, they quickly began to wreak havoc, causing the world to become even more chaotic.

Of course, with the havoc caused by these demons, the Heavenly Court and Buddhism also stepped forward at this time to make their presence known, each sending many experts to seek and eliminate those demons wreaking havoc in the mortal world.

Taking this opportunity to easily eliminate those cancerous demons seemed like a good choice.

"Amitabha..."

On the road to the West, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, sensing this, stopped in their tracks.

Then, Jiang Liu spoke out, making a grand vow, loudly saying: "The purpose of this humble monk's Journey to the West for Scriptures is to swiftly obtain the True Scriptures of Tripitaka, to save all beings from the sea of suffering, and to lead all beings to the other shore!"

"However, now the demons are running rampant under the heavens, wreaking havoc on the mortal world, and the people are already living in great misfortune. This humble monk cannot turn a blind eye!"

"Therefore, I, Xuanzang, hereby make a grand vow to eradicate those demons troubling the world and restore clarity to this realm; if I cannot fulfill this vow, I resolutely will not continue the Journey to the West for Scriptures!"

Rumble!

The great calamity of the Western journey is currently the Immeasurable Kalpa, the most important event between heaven and earth right now.

Yet at this moment, Xuanzang actually made a grand vow?

As Jiang Liu's grand vow was declared, the thunderous voice of the Dao resounded, clearly responding to Jiang Liu's vow.

"Master Xuanzang, truly the embodiment of great compassion and mercy!"

Among the Three Realms and Six Paths, countless great supernatural power experts heard Jiang Liu's grand vow and the thunderous response of the Dao and felt boundless admiration in their hearts.

Although the face of the Buddhist Sect is disliked by many, it must be said that there are some individuals within it worthy of respect.

For instance, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and also Master Xuanzang...

However, while admiring Jiang Liu's great compassion, many were puzzled.

Such a grand vow should, in principle, be rewarded with merit by the Heavenly Dao, shouldn't it?

Why hasn't there been any?

(PS: Updating these 6 chapters first, can't hold on anymore, need to sleep, might die suddenly, will continue writing and updating tomorrow morning...)