Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

The cultivation level of the Black Bear Demon was only that of a Heavenly Immortal, yet he could compete in strength with beings at the level of a Taiyi True Immortal, leaping across a major realm. This extraordinary power was enough to prove his uniqueness.

He was even able to impress Sun Wukong with his strength, an honor not just any demon could achieve.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Although the Tight Hoop was passed down by Guanyin and she knew how to chant the spell, the hoop was put on by himself. Could Guanyin really be so shameless as to fight over it with him?

"Amitabha Buddha…" Guanyin reluctantly took back the hoop she was about to throw away, her expression somewhat displeased, but unable to act, she silently muttered a Buddha's name to herself.

She had given him a hoop, hoping he would use it to subdue Sun Wukong; little did she expect he would persuade Sun Wukong to join him just by rhetoric.

Least of all did she expect that he would throw out the hoop at this time.

This Black Bear Demon, born of ancient lineage and outstanding aptitude, had outmaneuvered her; now that Xuanzang had acted, what could she say?

Blame him? The hoop had already been given to him, and whom he chose to put it on was his own wish. Could she blame him?

Regardless of Guanyin's intentions, once the Tight Hoop was placed on the Black Bear Demon's head, Jiang Liu did not hesitate and promptly recited the Tight Hoop Spell.

In an instant, the Black Bear Demon clutched his head, writhing in agony on the ground, howling in pain, desperately trying to remove the hoop from his head.

But if even Sun Wukong couldn't remove the Tight Hoop, how could he?

"Spare my life, Holy Monk, spare my life…" With a headache splitting his skull, unable to remove it himself, the Black Bear Demon ended up on his knees, begging for mercy repeatedly.

After the Black Bear Demon experienced the severity of the Tight Hoop Spell, Jiang Liu finally stopped reciting it, then turned his gaze toward the Bodhisattva and said, "Bodhisattva, I will handle these evil demons. Please also spare their lives.

With this Black Bear Demon to control them, if they dare to commit any evil deeds in the future, I will use this Tight Hoop Spell to torment them to death."

"Holy Monk, spare my life, I won't dare commit any evil deeds, absolutely not," having just suffered the pain of the Tight Hoop Spell, the Black Bear Demon hastily pleaded for mercy, visibly scared.

"Amitabha Buddha, Xuanzang, you are indeed compassionate, but on this journey to the West, how can you control this Black Bear? I think it's better if I personally oversee him in my Purple Bamboo Forest."

After a brief silence, the Bodhisattva spoke, feeling it was worth a try to claim such a uniquely talented Black Bear, unable to bear letting him go. Explore more at empire

"The Bodhisattva makes a fair point..." Hearing the words of the Bodhisattva, Jiang Liu tilted his head, pondered for a moment, and nodded in agreement.

Seeing Jiang Liu's reaction, the Bodhisattva felt a surge of joy within her.

But before she could speak, Jiang Liu's next words wiped the budding joy from her heart.

"So, I think it's better to bring this Black Bear along and keep a close watch on him myself. He's very strong, and he could be of great use along the way," he said softly, his gaze falling on the Black Bear Demon, clearly considering the possibility of taking the Black Bear Demon along on the journey to the West.

"Amitabha Buddha, this journey to the West is long and crucial to Buddhist affairs, how can we bring a demon kind along?" Seeing that Jiang Liu truly intended to take the Black Bear Demon along, the Bodhisattva quickly shook her head in refusal.

The disciples I prepared for the Scripture Seeker include Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Zhu Bajie, Marshal Tianpeng, Sha Wujing, General Juanlian, and even the transformed White Dragon Horse, who is the Crown Prince of the Western Sea Dragon King. These individuals all have connections with the Immortals and Buddhas, which qualifies them for the journey to the West.

What is the Black Bear Demon in comparison? Even with his unique talents, he is still just a demon, so how could he share in the merit of the journey to the West for scriptures?

The reaction of the Bodhisattva was, of course, expected by Jiang Liu.

This matter of journeying to the West for scriptures, Guanyin is like the director in charge; how could she tolerate an unplanned participant inserting himself into the scripture-seeking team?

"However, Bodhisattva, as you said, if we don't take him along, how shall I keep him under control?" Jiang Liu asked, looking troubled as he used the Bodhisattva's own words against her.

After a moment's silence, the Bodhisattva waved her hand, and a beautiful small mirror suddenly appeared, landing in front of Jiang Liu: "Since that's the case, I'll gift you a Mystical Mirror. Just place a drop of the Black Bear Demon's essence blood on it, and you will be able to monitor his every move, even if you are thousands of miles apart.

If he commits any wrongdoing, you can recite the Tight Hoop Spell to punish him."

"Thank you, Bodhisattva!" Jiang Liu sincerely thanked her as he took the small mirror from her, his heart secretly delighted.

This was an unexpected joy. Was this tantamount to extorting a Dharma Treasure from the Bodhisattva?

"Amitabha Buddha, since Xuanzang, you have pleaded on their behalf, then today I will not act the villian. However, I hope you do not regret your decision today," said the Bodhisattva, her mood soured after giving the Mystical Mirror to Jiang Liu, clearly ready to leave.

This visit to the Guanyin Zen Temple had originally aimed to subdue this uniquely talented Black Bear Demon, but now, not only had she failed to obtain even a single hair, but she had also lost a Mystical Mirror.

Considering Guanyin's nature, which could be described as someone who plucks hairs from passing geese, having two out of three hoops swindled away, it was no wonder her mood was hardly pleasant.

However, after secretly calculating, Guanyin calculated that the tribulation of today had already taken effect, indicating that the tribulations personally created by her could indeed be counted within the eighty-one trials, which somewhat improved Guanyin's mood.

Compared to the grand endeavor of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, a Black Bear Demon and a Mystical Mirror were obviously of much lesser significance.

"Bodhisattva, wait, the Little Dragon has been enlightened by the Bodhisattva and wishes to serve the Scripture Seeker as a steed, but it seems the Scripture Seeker doesn't quite believe the Little Dragon's words…"

Just as the Bodhisattva prepared to leave, the White Dragon Horse leapt out, his own issues still unresolved. How could the Bodhisattva leave just like that?

Seeing the White Dragon Horse jump out, Guanyin turned her head and her gaze fell on Jiang Liu, "Indeed, Xuanzang, the Little White Dragon, Aolie, originally the third Crown Prince of the Western Sea Dragon King, set fire to the Pearl of the Palace and was punished by the Jade Emperor to suffer beneath Eagle Sorrow Stream. I enlightened him to transform into a white horse to serve you as a steed.

The journey to the Mountains of Western Heaven is long, and your mortal flesh would not endure it without this steed; you wouldn't reach Western Heaven, nor see the Buddha."

"Since it truly is the Bodhisattva's enlightenment, then nothing could be better," hearing the words of the Bodhisattva, Jiang Liu didn't think too much and nodded.

In fact, after Sun Wukong had told him the true purpose of the Little White Dragon's desire to go to Western Heaven, Jiang Liu had thought about taking him in.

"I've seen the master!" Hearing Jiang Liu nodding in agreement, the White Dragon Horse was so excited that he almost cried.

Having shamelessly followed the Journey to the West for so long, he had finally joined the Scripture Seeking Team, which truly wasn't easy.

After clearing up the matter with the Little White Dragon, the Bodhisattva had no intention of lingering any further. Compared to the trials of seeking scriptures, neither Jinchi nor the Black Bear Demon were matters of great importance anymore.

Confirming that the ordeal created by his followers could also be counted as one of the eighty-one trials, the Bodhisattva thought about returning to properly consider the upcoming challenges.

"Thank you, Holy Monk, for your rescue. Jinchi, shamed beyond measure, promises to heed any command you give in this life. Even if it costs me my old bones, I'm willing to repay with my life," as Guanyin departed, Jinchi approached Jiang Liu, his expression resolute.

Facing Jiang Liu, his heart filled with shame, but even more with gratitude.

"Thank you, Holy Monk, for pleading on our behalf!" With these words from Jinchi, the surrounding demons, led by the Black Bear Demon, also spoke up.

These Demon Kings were very clear that if not for Jiang Liu speaking on their behalf, their fates would have been sealed with the personal arrival of the Bodhisattva today.

Alert: Completed the mission 'Resistance', earned 300,000 Experience Points, earned an Epic Level Treasure Chest*1.

Alert: Level up by 1, current level 24.

Jiang Liu was about to say something when suddenly the system alert sounded, bringing an inner thrill for Jiang Liu.

With 300,000 Experience Points added, Jiang Liu felt a stream of clarity washing over him, clearly, his level had risen to 24.

"Huh?" As Jiang Liu's level increased, Sun Wukong turned his head with a look of surprise.

He hadn't misfelt it—Jiang Liu's Cultivation Level had improved again? Seemed to have made a small breakthrough?

When Jiang Liu first met Sun Wukong, he was at level 19. Now, after just two or three months, he had risen to level 24. Sun Wukong found such a rate of improvement quite astonishing.

In his heart, Sun Wukong felt even more anticipation for Jiang Liu's growth.

"Holy Monk, this Guanyin Zen Temple is destroyed. Please come with me to rest in the Black Wind Cave," the Black Bear Demon, wearing a Tight Hoop, said pleasingly to Jiang Liu.

"Hmm, alright, let's go and rest," Jiang Liu nodded, not refusing the offer.

The fire at Guanyin Zen Temple late at night and the attack by these demon kings meant it was already well past midnight.

"Master, please, get on," as Jiang Liu finished speaking, the White Dragon Horse trotted over to Jiang Liu and bowed slightly.

Looking at the White Dragon Horse trying hard to show his worth, Jiang Liu hesitated for a moment, then mounted.

The Demon Kings formed a Demon Cloud in front to lead the way, with the White Dragon Horse following behind at a decent pace.

More importantly, the ride was stable; even if Jiang Liu did not know how to ride, he was able to sit firmly.

Sitting on the horse, Jiang Liu silently recalled his storage space and indeed, he found an exquisitely designed treasure chest inside.

He took out the treasure chest and held it in his arms, his heart filled with curiosity and anticipation, and slowly opened the chest.

An Epic Level treasure chest? Wondering what good items it might contain?

(PS: It seems like I've failed? The results are only about sixty to seventy percent of what I expected. Oh well, saddened, I've decided to wipe my tears away tonight…)

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