Chapter 964: The Emperor Ziwei in Imminent Peril
Jiang Liu's gaze focused intently on Emperor Ziwei, meanwhile, Sun Wukong and the others beside him were rubbing their fists, itching to take action immediately.
Indeed, from Emperor Ziwei's standpoint, his words made sense. Why should he have to prove his innocence just because others are attacking him? Does he have that much time to waste?
But similarly, from Jiang Liu's perspective, he also makes a valid point.
He made a grand vow to eliminate the demons and ghosts that escaped from the underground prison of the Eastern Temple, but Feidan actually went into hiding and claimed that the Hidden Dragon Pearl was given by Emperor Ziwei.
So, from his standpoint, isn't it reasonable to ask Emperor Ziwei for an explanation?
Both sides had valid reasons, so how should the final issue be resolved?
Obviously, action was the only solution.
Having a strong fist is the real truth, an unwritten rule passed down from Ancient times.
In Jiang Liu's view, with his team, they should be able to defeat Emperor Ziwei.
Since this was the case, Jiang Liu certainly wouldn't yield the advantage.
At the same time, Emperor Ziwei's expression was very grim.
Although he had confidence in his own strength, on this journey, many powerful figures had died directly or indirectly at the hands of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team. If they truly started fighting, Emperor Ziwei felt uncertain in his heart.
But at this time, Xuanzang wanted him to provide an explanation, and disclosing it was challenging for him.
Or maybe, what kind of explanation should he provide?
In essence, he did give the Hidden Dragon Pill to Feidan!
"Since you, Great Emperor, have no words to say, then I can only get this justice for myself!" Seeing Emperor Ziwei's silent, stern expression, Jiang Liu spoke.
If there is a reason, Jiang Liu's party doesn't care about slaying Buddhas or Saints.
Thus, as Jiang Liu's words fell, Sun Wukong was the first to act, raising his Jingu Bang and directly striking toward Emperor Ziwei.
Of course, Jiang Liu raised his hand and cast a Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra skill on Sun Wukong.
"Here comes Old Pig!" Zhu Bajie also didn't say much, and the Nine-Toothed Rake in his hand also swung up, striking Emperor Ziwei.
The power from the Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation level was not to be underestimated.
Similarly, Sha Wujing's Blood-Transforming Divine Blade and the White Dragon's Dragon Fire also pressed towards Emperor Ziwei.
Weakness Talisman!
After casting the Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra on Sun Wukong, Jiang Liu followed up by casting a Weakness Talisman on Emperor Ziwei, causing his overall attributes to drop significantly.
In reality, Sun Wukong, now at level 85 with a golden plate, was boosted by the Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra, and Emperor Ziwei was weakened by the debuff from the Weakness Talisman.
With this balance shift, Sun Wukong and Emperor Ziwei could fight solo for hundreds of rounds.
At this moment, with Zhu Bajie and the others assisting, both sides clashed in combat, seemingly maintaining a balanced situation.
Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra!
However, this situation was only temporary. Once the cooldown of the Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra skill became ready, Jiang Liu cast the Strengthened Demon-Subduing Mantra skill on Zhu Bajie and the others.
After enhancing their combat power, gradually, Sun Wukong and the others began to gain the upper hand, while Emperor Ziwei slowly fell behind.
"Well, well! Just a few buff skills and a debuffed Weakness Talisman; Sun Wukong and the others can now team up against the level 90 Emperor Ziwei. It's great; everyone's strength has significantly increased!"
Seeing the battle situation before him, with Emperor Ziwei being suppressed and falling behind, Jiang Liu nodded with satisfaction.
Thinking back to the beginning, when the Scorpion Demon fought Sun Wukong and the three others, standing undefeated!
Then remember facing the level 90 brainless Drought Demon, where you needed to spend money to slowly grind him down!
And now, against the level 90 Emperor Ziwei, a few random skills from Jiang Liu allowed Sun Wukong and the others to suppress him!
From these three battle comparisons, one can clearly see that Sun Wukong and the others are continuously improving their strength.
Of course, for Jiang Liu, the ultimate goal of this battle was not simply to crush Emperor Ziwei but to slay him.
Therefore, mere suppression wouldn't satisfy Jiang Liu.
If there's an opportunity for slaying, Jiang Liu certainly wouldn't show mercy.
So, seeing the battle reaching its boiling point, Jiang Liu had no intention of staying on the sidelines; instead, he raised his hand.
The Silencing Zen skill was cast directly towards Emperor Ziwei, preventing him from harnessing the power within him.
Although his level had dropped to level 70, with many equipment unavailable, reverting to previously obsolete equipment, and several skills unusable turned grayish-white.
Nonetheless, as a support role, his impact in team combat was actually quite significant.
Already proficient with skills like Silencing Zen and Sheep Transformation Technique, Jiang Liu executed them smoothly, exerting control at crucial moments, putting Emperor Ziwei in peril, leaving him wounded, with injuries worsening.
"How terrifying, indeed the power of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team is truly formidable, worthy of having slain Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva!" Feeling the worsening injuries on his body, Emperor Ziwei's heart sank secretly.
If this battle continues, won't I be in danger?
Escape!
Feeling his injuries worsening, Emperor Ziwei had the thought of fleeing for his life.
Indeed, if this battle continues, it would be a matter of life and death for me. Naturally, there's no need to stay here any longer.
"Thinking of escaping!?"
As Emperor Ziwei swept his Divine Sword, driving back Sun Wukong and the others, and turned to escape, Jiang Liu's eyes slightly narrowed.
The Skill Badge glowed, then with a raised hand, the skill already stored within the Skill Badge, the Healing Holy Hand, was unleashed.
A Holy Object descended from the sky, pressing towards Emperor Ziwei.
To speak of it, Emperor Ziwei, as one of the Four Royals, not only held a high status but also possessed many treasures.
However, these treasures could not compare to the existence of the Innate Five-Directional Flag's caliber. Therefore, although they could play a significant role in battle, they were insufficient to reverse the situation.
"Where do you think you're going!?"
Seeing the master's Healing Holy Hand skill unleashed, and knowing how many times he had faced similar challenges, Sun Wukong naturally knew how to cooperate, transforming into a stream of light to swiftly block Emperor Ziwei's path.
Simultaneously, the Jingu Bang in his hand glowed red, smashing viciously towards Emperor Ziwei.
The special effect of the Twin Essence Oil was triggered, abandoning defensive power and completely converting into attack power.
As Sun Wukong's Jingu Bang smashed down, following his will, it elongated and thickened. Naturally, Emperor Ziwei dared not underestimate it, raising his Divine Sword to resist the strike.
Though Sun Wukong's strength was ridiculously immense, his cultivation level was ultimately higher than Sun Wukong's by a margin.
Thus, as Sun Wukong delivered this blow, Emperor Ziwei believed he should be able to withstand it.
Bam!
The Jingu Bang landed heavily on the Divine Sword in Emperor Ziwei's hand.
Yet, this time the attack was vastly different from before. Under the effect of the Twin Essence Oil, Sun Wukong's strike was almost like a double-force blow.
Emperor Ziwei felt an indescribable force rushing towards him, unable to control his form entirely, being directly flung away.
His face turned pale. From this strike, Emperor Ziwei felt his internal organs shaken, while his heart was secretly shocked.
What is happening? Why has the Monkey's strength suddenly increased so much?
Boom!
However, Sun Wukong's strike wasn't just to injure him alone. The flung Emperor Ziwei happened to land under the Healing Holy Hand, and then the descending Holy Object precisely pressed onto him, pinning him down and immobilizing him.
Pinned underneath the Healing Holy Hand's attack, Emperor Ziwei naturally struggled fiercely, trying to break free from its grip.
But lacking the level of a Quasi-Saint and the comprehension of Laws, no matter how hard Emperor Ziwei struggled, the Holy Object pressing him didn't budge.
Hehehe...
Seeing Emperor Ziwei pinned under the Healing Holy Hand, Sun Wukong and the others showed ferocious glints on their faces as they surrounded him.
They had no intention of holding back, raising the Jingu Bang, Nine-Toothed Rake, and Blood-Transforming Divine Blade, then fiercely attacking Emperor Ziwei.
Clearly, they intended to kill!
Seeing these weapons descending, Emperor Ziwei's pupils slightly contracted, the aura of death clearly manifested in his heart.
Buzz!
Yet, as these weapons were about to fall, when Emperor Ziwei was on the brink of death, suddenly a brilliant light appeared, defending him.
Sun Wukong and the others' weapons were all blocked.
"What treasure is capable of simultaneously defending against Sun Wukong and their attacks?!"
At this critical moment, Sun Wukong and the others' attacks were unexpectedly blocked, causing Jiang Liu's heart to be greatly surprised, seriously observing.
It turns out that the one blocking Sun Wukong and their attacks was a cyan-colored seal, entirely cyan-colored, where the golden Destiny could be seen, fully condensed into substance.
Destiny, an inherently intangible thing.
Yet on this cyan-colored seal, the Destiny was condensed into substance? Visible to the naked eye?
This made Jiang Liu's heart feel astonished.
Carefully observing this cyan-colored seal, relevant Attribute Information emerged.