Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 867 - 867: Xuanzang, What Was Your Original World Like?

The words of Ksitigarbha were almost like a trump card right from the start!

"Indeed, I am not from this world, and Ksitigarbha knows it!" Upon hearing Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu felt a wave of shock, but at the same time, a sense of confirmation.

However, Jiang Liu was more filled with confusion.

Logically speaking, the existence of the Tang Monk is central to the entire Journey to the West for Scriptures. If Tathagata had always been watching and discovered that I had transmigrated here, it would make sense. But why does Ksitigarbha know?

For no reason, Ksitigarbha couldn't have always kept his attention on Tang Monk, right?

"You came to this world, your soul fused with Xuanzang's body, becoming Xuanzang, and then, you replaced Xuanzang to embark on the Journey to the West for Scriptures. These are the things I know..." Ksitigarbha spoke.

At this point, Ksitigarbha paused slightly and then continued, "Naturally, since you first arrived in this world, I ordered Tingdi to observe you, therefore, I am almost fully aware of all your actions over the past few years!"

"Why!?"

Following Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu stared seriously at Ksitigarbha and asked, "Why did you know early on that I had arrived in this world? And why have you always kept an eye on me? What is the root of all this?"

Before Ksitigarbha could respond, Jiang Liu paused slightly and followed up with, "Could it be? The reason I came to this world is related to you!? Is it your doing!?"

"No!" Hearing Jiang Liu's inquiry, Ksitigarbha decisively shook his head and said, "The reason you were able to come to this world is not my doing, and I do not have such means!"

"Whether there are other worlds beyond ours, and whether it is possible to draw people from those worlds here, not to mention I can't do it, even a Saint couldn't achieve that!"

Ksitigarbha's words made Jiang Liu frown slightly.

However, Jiang Liu did not doubt this point too much.

Even though Saints are immensely powerful, their abilities cannot transcend the scope of the Heavenly Dao. Hence, it makes sense that Saints don't have the power to draw people from other worlds to the Journey to the West World!

But if even a Saint couldn't achieve it, how did I come here?

In my past life, the trope of transmigration was already ubiquitous in film, animation, and novels.

But in the Journey to the West World, transmigration seems simple yet is something even Saints cannot accomplish.

Jiang Liu frowned slightly, contemplating silently. Ksitigarbha beside him had no intention of speaking further.

"Indeed..." After a moment of thinking, Jiang Liu recalled Ksitigarbha's reaction to the mention of the Tai Chi Diagram and understood more clearly.

When I transmigrated to this world, I simultaneously gained the ability to level up by defeating enemies. Only I know this; it seems Ksitigarbha is entirely unaware.

Otherwise, when I mentioned giving me a few more months to plan the Tai Chi Diagram, he wouldn't have shown a surprised expression.

"So, Ksitigarbha knows I transmigrated from another world, but he is unaware of the game system's existence?" After contemplating for a while, Jiang Liu roughly understood the situation.

"By the way, since we've spoken to this extent today, I also have some doubts in my heart. Could you answer them for me?" After a moment of silence, Ksitigarbha spoke again, asking Jiang Liu this time.

"What doubts? If I can answer, I will certainly be honest!" Hearing Ksitigarbha, Jiang Liu responded.

Regardless of whether he would answer or not, at least outwardly, he appeared quite forthright.

"First, I have had Tingdi observing you for six years and noticed many extraordinary actions from you. You seem particularly persistent in battles and even slaughter!"

"Moreover, you often experience breakthroughs in cultivation after battles. In just six short years, you have reached the late stage of Taiyi True Immortal. Such growth speed is astonishing. Did you achieve enlightenment through killing or battle?"

"Secondly, throughout these years, I have seen you bringing out many strange treasures on your journey. These treasures weren't given to you by anyone, nor did you create them yourself. Where did they come from?"

"Besides treasures, you often suddenly comprehend divine spells!"

"Lastly, you transmigrated from another world. What is that world like? This makes one very curious!"

Upon speaking, Ksitigarbha raised three doubts directly, two of which were related to the game system, confirming Jiang Liu's suspicions.

Sure enough, Ksitigarbha was entirely unaware of the game system's existence.

Although transmigration is my biggest secret, the game system's existence is the core secret of my strength. Since Ksitigarbha doesn't know, Jiang Liu naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Since Bodhisattva is curious and has been frank about what I wanted to know, I will naturally not hide from you either..." Jiang Liu's face remained calm, but he quickly organized his thoughts and words in his mind before speaking.

"Regarding my cultivation advancements and the sudden acquisition of treasures and divine skills, I am not entirely clear myself. Initially, I thought it was just the rules of this world!" Naturally, Jiang Liu denied the existence of his game system.

"Thought it was just the world's rules?" Hearing Jiang Liu's response, Ksitigarbha pondered silently.

Thinking back, in the beginning, Xuanzang at Jinshan Temple was indeed no different from an ordinary person.

It seemed that only after killing a rabbit, with a copper coin underneath it, did he become obsessed with battles?

Thus, Xuanzang's claim that he didn't know at first seems entirely plausible?

Otherwise, he would have found ways to fight as soon as he arrived in this world, right?

Moreover, in subsequent battles, it seemed that defeated opponents would spontaneously drop some money, medicine bottles, or dharma treasures?

"Could this be Heavenly Dao's favor?" After contemplating for a moment and recalling Jiang Liu's early stages where defeating monsters magically produced equipment, Ksitigarbha had no reason to doubt Jiang Liu's words.

"As for my original world..." Not giving Ksitigarbha much time to ponder, Jiang Liu continued, "Our world is entirely different from this one!"

"Oh? How different?" Ksitigarbha, intrigued by Jiang Liu's words, collected his thoughts and asked out of curiosity.

Unlike our world beyond this one? What could it be like?

Naturally, Ksitigarbha was extremely curious. Learning even a bit would broaden his horizons.

"In our world, there are no demons, ghosts, or immortals. There are only animals, plants, and humans! There aren't even cultivators!" Jiang Liu answered.

"Oh? No demons? No immortals?" Hearing this, Ksitigarbha widened his eyes, finding it hard to believe.

Imagining a world without immortals or demons, what would it be like?

Would it be a world dominated by humans?

"So, your world must be primarily peaceful then?" Assuming a world without immortals and demons, no racial conflicts, and humans without cultivation, it must be a very peaceful world?

"No, you are mistaken!" Jiang Liu shook his head upon hearing Ksitigarbha's words.

"Mistaken?" Ksitigarbha looked at Jiang Liu in surprise, completely puzzled by his error.

"In our world, there are still conflicts, and when they arise, they can also unleash world-destroying power!" Jiang Liu replied.

"World-destroying? But you said there are only humans, and humans can't cultivate?" Now Ksitigarbha was even more astonished.

"Indeed, they can't cultivate. But in our world, humans possess other powers!"

"In terms you might understand better, it's creativity. They can create many powerful weapons, similar to dharma treasures. Ordinary people can wield world-destroying weapons with just a finger!"

Jiang Liu concisely explained the situation of Earth in his previous life to Ksitigarbha.

He discussed not only military weapons but also aspects of livelihood and everyday life.

For instance, transportation isn't reliant on steeds, and with the internet, one can easily buy or eat whatever they want from home...

This entirely new and unknown world seemed so fascinating to Ksitigarbha, as if he were a curious child, feeling eye-opening.

So, beyond this world, there is such a peculiar world?

After explaining thoroughly, Ksitigarbha satisfied his curiosity.

Having discussed most of what needed to be discussed, Ksitigarbha waved his hand, indicating that Jiang Liu could leave if there was no urgent matter, as he needed to digest the newfound knowledge.

For Jiang Liu, he was indeed busy earning money to buy the Tai Chi Diagram, with no time for idle chat.

Therefore, Jiang Liu didn't linger, bid farewell, and turned to leave Ksitigarbha Cave.

Upon leaving the Netherworld, Jiang Liu naturally returned to Exquisite Immortal Mansion.