Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 865 - 865: Aftereffects of Transdimensional Travel?

Jiang Liu slowly opened his eyes, feeling sore all over, as if he had experienced some severe physical exertion.

Everything that had happened in the dream, Jiang Liu remembered very clearly.

In the dream, the branches of the towering tree were almost all pressing down on him, and in the struggle, he was completely at a disadvantage.

Rather than saying it was a mutual struggle, it was more accurate to say he was being mercilessly beaten.

"Wukong, are you all here?"

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Jiang Liu, upon opening his eyes, had not yet had time to carefully consider what had happened in the dream, and naturally saw all of them, including the Good Corpse, standing in front of him.

"Great, Master has woken up…" Zhu Bajie and the others watched as Jiang Liu opened his eyes, each of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Their original anxious thoughts slowly eased.

"Did you sense anything?" Jiang Liu's gaze naturally fell upon the Good Corpse; after a moment of silence, he asked.

"No, Wukong and all of us are here, and we haven't found any traces of demons, evil spirits, or ghosts!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the Good Corpse understood what he meant and nodded in response.

Upon hearing the Good Corpse's response, Jiang Liu fell silent.

No demons, evil spirits, or ghosts?

So, the events in the dream originated within himself?

Could it be? Is it because of his own heart demon?

But without reason, could a heart demon truly emerge within him?

The nightmare made Jiang Liu's mood heavy.

At first, Jiang Liu didn't pay much attention to the nightmare, thinking it was just a dream, nothing significant.

Until Zhu Bajie mentioned the marks on his neck, Jiang Liu started to take it seriously.

For half a month, the Good Corpse protected him, but where did this nightmare come from? Was it external or internal? Jiang Liu was completely uncertain.

But now, with the Good Corpse and Sun Wukong and the disciples all present, confirming no external cause, Jiang Liu realized his nightmare's origin was likely his own condition.

Does he have something similar to a heart demon within him?

Realizing this, Jiang Liu's mind naturally took it seriously.

In the dream, he was almost entirely being beaten, and injuries in the dream could even manifest on his physical body.

If this matter isn't resolved, Jiang Liu truly won't be able to sleep in the future.

"Wukong, do you have any suggestions?" After a moment of silent reflection, understanding his own issues poorly, Jiang Liu asked Sun Wukong and the others.

"Well, I, Old Sun, have no experience in this matter!" Sun Wukong shook his head upon hearing Jiang Liu's query.

"I'm also quite unclear about this!" Sha Wujing shook his head, indicating his lack of understanding; the matter seemed too complex.

"If it's merely a heart demon, I might know something, but looking at Master, it doesn't seem like a heart demon!" The Little White Dragon also shook his head, displaying his uncertainty.

Finally, Jiang Liu's gaze fell on Zhu Bajie, with some expectation in his eyes.

Although Zhu Bajie's strength wasn't the highest, his insight was the greatest in the group; perhaps he knew something?

"Master, as Xiaobai said, if it were a heart demon, we'd know how to handle it. But your condition is too odd; I, Old Pig, have never seen or heard of it!"

Seeing his Master's eyes upon him, clearly awaiting his answer, Zhu Bajie replied.

"Alas…" Even Zhu Bajie had no advice? Jiang Liu sighed inwardly in frustration.

Though disappointed by his disciples' lack of answers, Jiang Liu wasn't surprised.

In the mundane world, mental issues were notoriously tough to treat.

Similarly, in this Xianxia Mythology realm, problems with one's soul consciousness were equally challenging to address.

"Wait, soul consciousness problem!?" Considering his situation, Jiang Liu's heart stirred.

Indeed, it was a soul consciousness problem—why else would he have recurrent nightmares?

How did he come to this world? He traveled through with his soul into the Journey to the West realm.

Could it be? When he was weaker, it was fine, but as his strength increased, his soul consciousness encountered issues?

Reflecting silently, since his disciples had no suggestions, Jiang Liu knew he needed to seek advice from someone knowledgeable.

In the Ming Sect, like Demon King Ox and Scorpion Demon, or Mysterious Bird, all had Daluo Golden Immortal levels; could he ask them?

After some thought, Jiang Liu shook his head.

Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie didn't know—it's unlikely they would.

Then, should he go to Ancestor Minghe or Master Zhenyuan?

They survived from Ancient Desolation, Zixiao Palace's listeners, and had Quasi-Saint cultivation, highly knowledgeable; might they understand Jiang Liu's condition?

But after careful pondering, Jiang Liu also dismissed this idea.

If his soul consciousness problem stemmed from his transmigration, revealing his biggest secret to them would be risky.

If he's uncovered, wouldn't he be exposing himself to their control?

As Xuanzang, his Journey to the West means Buddhist Sect and Heavenly Court treat him cautiously; if revealed not being Xuanzang, who knows how the Buddhist Sect would react?

Shaking his head, Jiang Liu knew he couldn't fully trust Ancestor Minghe or Master Zhenyuan.

His transmigration secret must remain hidden.

Then, who else could he ask?

Thinking deeply, Jiang Liu's mind returned to one person.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!

Though Ksitigarbha also had Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation, his work involved overseeing all Immortals and Buddhas' reincarnation and frequent dealing with souls.

Perhaps Ksitigarbha could understand his soul and consciousness issues?

Crucially, would Ksitigarbha know Jiang Liu's transmigration secret?

Jiang Liu thought this might clarify matters.

Remembering the time Tingdi kidnapped him and spoke of observing him from the start, perhaps knowing his transmigration truth?

Though unproven, Jiang Liu kept the suspicion within.

Now, this opportunity to clarify seemed ideal.

Deciding to seek Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Jiang Liu invoked the Guanyin Mantra to heal his injuries from the dream, and said, "Wukong, stay here and wait, Master must visit the Underworld!"

"Visit the Underworld? Master, why go there?" Sun Wukong asked in astonishment after Jiang Liu's prolonged pondering.

"I need to consult Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva about some matters!" Jiang Liu replied openly.

"Oh, understood!"

Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong and the others agreed, nodding.

After greeting them, Jiang Liu didn't say much more, descending towards the Underworld.

Arriving at the Underworld, Jiang Liu confidently headed towards Ksitigarbha Cave.

At the cave entrance, he saw Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's novice monk, ever present.

"Greetings, Master Xuanzang!" The novice monk greeted Jiang Liu respectfully upon his arrival.

"You're too kind!" Jiang Liu courteously responded with a bow.

Though Jiang Liu appeared polite and easygoing, the novice monk wasn't deceived by appearances.

He vividly remembered Jiang Liu once forcing his way in and beating him.

"Is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva inside? May I enter?" Following the bow, Jiang Liu asked the novice monk.

"Certainly! Bodhisattva is already waiting inside!" The novice monk replied quickly to Jiang Liu's query.

Shifting aside, he gestured for Jiang Liu to enter.

"Thank you!" Jiang Liu nodded, stepping into Ksitigarbha Cave.

Familiar with the cave's layout, Jiang Liu soon found Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sat cross-legged on his lotus throne, with an exotic beast, his protective beast Tingdi, lying beside him.

Upon Jiang Liu's arrival, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva opened his eyes.

"Ah, time flies, and you've come to me due to soul issues so quickly!"

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