Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 881 - 881: The one who gets beaten may arrive late, but never absent!

The Demon King, if placed at the beginning of the Journey to the West for Jiang Liu, would still be an unattainable opponent.

However, for the current Jiang Liu, a simple Demon King, who has just transformed into a Taoist body, is merely a lowly minion.

Even though he is the Compassionate Bodhisattva of a support profession, with a gap of two major realms, it's still an easy feat to kill them instantly.

Instantly killing three Demon Kings and gaining some experience points, for Jiang Liu, was better than nothing.

After effortlessly eliminating the three Demon Kings and looking at the three foxes in their original form, Jiang Liu initially wanted to destroy the corpses to cover up the evidence.

However, after thinking it over, he decided not to, and just let the three bodies lie there.

Nothing happened that night. By the next day, the unconscious prison guards gradually woke up.

Realizing they had fallen asleep, the prison guards' faces changed dramatically, and hurriedly checked the Death Prison.

Seeing that none of the prisoners inside the Death Prison were missing, the prison guards all breathed a sigh of relief.

But looking at the three fox corpses, the prison guards were perplexed, not understanding what had happened.

"Amitabha, the poor monk also does not know what happened. I fell asleep last night too, and upon waking, I found these three corpses."

Facing the guards' questions, Jiang Liu shook his head and replied.

Alright then, given Jiang Liu's current reputation, naturally, no one doubted his words.

...

On the other side, the King's beloved consort and the State Preceptor were both eagerly awaiting the results from the Death Prison.

With three Demon Kings taking action together, rescuing a monk from a mortal Death Prison should have been an easy task, right?

But as daybreak approached with no response, the consort and the State Preceptor felt that something seemed off.

Immediately, the State Preceptor went directly to the Death Prison to check, and what he found left him dumbfounded.

The three Demon Kings from last night were all dead? And they had reverted to their original forms?

What on earth happened? In the mortal world, three Demon Kings would count as a very formidable force, right? And they were killed?

What exactly happened in the Death Prison last night?

However, after inquiring, the State Preceptor learned nothing.

That's because all the guards in the Death Prison, including the prisoners, had all fallen unconscious the previous night and knew nothing.

Seeing the three fox corpses before her, the consort, looking at her three clan members' bodies, naturally cried bitterly, filled with both sorrow and hatred.

"Whoever it was that killed my three clan members, I will make sure they die without a burial place!"

Her face filled with fury, the consort gritted her teeth and swore.

"Don't worry, I will surely help you!" The State Preceptor, transforming into a handsome young man, gently embraced the consort, softly comforting her.

If there were no bodies and they had just disappeared without reason, the consort might calmly investigate the matter, but she wouldn't be this agitated.

But seeing these three real corpses, naturally stirred up the consort's hatred, making her heart ever more anxious.

As for the State Preceptor? He was almost in tears.

He really couldn't rescue Master Xuanzang? What should have been a very simple task.

After trying so many ways, nothing worked?

Well then, since things have come to this, he would personally go check it out.

Being at the mid-stage of Taiyi True Immortal, the State Preceptor had confidence in his own strength.

Moreover, sending more fox clan members after losing two seemed even less appropriate.

"I'll go with you!"

Hearing the State Preceptor's words, the consort spoke determinedly.

"Alright." Looking at the consort, the State Preceptor nodded slightly.

After discussing their plan, they decided to head to the Death Prison again under the cover of night, determined to rescue Master Xuanzang.

The king's three-day deadline, tonight was their last chance, as tomorrow would be the final day.

...

"Wukong, how are everyone's cultivation progress recently?"

After completing another cycle of the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, Jiang Liu stood up, took a stroll, and opened the friend chat window to send a message to Sun Wukong.

"Master, everyone's cultivation progress is great! But I, Old Sun, feel a bit bored!" Sun Wukong replied with a message.

"Bored, huh? Let Bajie and the others rest tonight, and you come to the Death Prison!" Jiang Liu thought for a moment and sent another message to Sun Wukong.

"Oh? Master, is there going to be a fight?" Even though Sun Wukong's expression couldn't be seen, Jiang Liu could sense Sun Wukong's excitement.

"Yes!" Jiang Liu simply replied.

"Great!"

Over on the other side, Sun Wukong, upon seeing Jiang Liu's one-word response, was so happy he flipped several somersaults, excitement written all over his face.

Jiang Liu smiled knowingly and closed the chat window.

The reason for leaving the bodies was to provoke the State Preceptor and the consort.

Moreover, three Demon King level fox demons getting killed without any warning would surely indicate that their opponent was powerful.

So, Jiang Liu believed that the State Preceptor would definitely send people tonight, and their cultivation level would surely be stronger than that of the Demon Kings.

Perhaps reaching the Heavenly Immortal level?

Might the State Preceptor even come in person?

To kill the State Preceptor?

It's not the right time yet, so Jiang Liu thought it would be a good opportunity for Sun Wukong to amuse himself, seeing as he was itching for a fight.

Maybe Jiang Liu could defeat the State Preceptor, but to have absolute dominance and play around with the State Preceptor, only Sun Wukong could do that.

Therefore, Jiang Liu called Sun Wukong over to wait.

As for the chance they wouldn't come tonight? Jiang Liu dismissed this thought.

The first night, a bunch of ordinary people tried to storm the Death Prison.

The second night saw three Demon King level demons sneaking in.

This showed how urgent the State Preceptor was feeling.

So, the chance of them not coming tonight was very slim.

Sun Wukong was extremely eager; finally having a fight upcoming, he couldn't wait. Before nightfall, Sun Wukong transformed into a small insect, easily sneaked in, and stayed on Jiang Liu's collar.

"Wukong, don't be hasty; wait. Someone will come tonight!" Jiang Liu whispered.

Speaking thus, after a slight pause, Jiang Liu added, "Of course, remember, if the one coming tonight is the State Preceptor, don't kill him. He still has his use!"

"Got it, Master, I, Old Sun, understand!" Sun Wukong nodded in response.

...

Time ticked by, second by second, and soon, night deepened. Jiang Liu sat cross-legged, continuing his cultivation of the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture.

Experience points accumulated steadily and incrementally.

This time, it was much later; Sun Wukong soon grew impatient.

Judging by the time, Sun Wukong had arrived around 5 PM, and now it was already 1 AM, making him wait seven or eight hours without anyone coming.

Sun Wukong had already asked eight times.

"Master, are you sure someone will come tonight?"

For the impatient Sun Wukong, waiting here for seven or eight hours showed how anxious he was.

However, fortunately, those about to get beaten may be late but won't miss the event.

Late into the night, around 1 AM, a peculiar atmosphere spread through the Death Prison, and then one by one, the guards collapsed.

"Fox demons again?"

With a familiar method and flavor, similar to the previous night's situation, Jiang Liu's brows slightly furrowed.

"Master, they're here! Shall I act now?" As the surrounding guards collapsed one after another, Sun Wukong naturally understood what was happening and whispered.

"Hold on, wait for my command!" Jiang Liu whispered, equally curious about the identities of the newcomers.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before a young man and woman came straight to Jiang Liu's cell.

Jiang Liu silently chanted for their character profiles and then examined the details of the young man and woman.

The woman, level 68, had Heavenly Immortal level cultivation, which was decent.

It was the man, however, who was at level 75.

Judging by his equipment, Jiang Liu understood more clearly.

Despite his youthful appearance, the man's identity as the State Preceptor was evident as his equipment remained unchanged.

"Since this young man is the State Preceptor, then the woman must be the consort? Or someone else?"

After glancing at the profiles of the young man and woman, Jiang Liu quietly speculated.

"Are you Master Xuanzang?" Wanting to keep his identity a secret, the State Preceptor pretended not to recognize Jiang Liu and inquired.

"Yes, I am. May I ask who you are?" Jiang Liu nodded modestly and asked in return.

"Master, we were sent by the Great Sage Sun Wukong to rescue you. Please come with us, Master!"

Upon hearing Jiang Liu's response, the State Preceptor immediately spun a lie and instructed Jiang Liu.

"Wukong sent you?" Jiang Liu eyed the State Preceptor with skepticism.

Jiang Liu's odd expression made the State Preceptor's heart skip a beat, worried he'd been discovered.

But shaking his head inwardly, Master Xuanzang had been confined in the Death Prison for days without stepping out, so he couldn't possibly know of the deception.

"Indeed, the Great Sage sent me here. Master, it's getting late; we must hurry and leave!"

"When did I, Old Sun, send you to rescue people here?"

Just at that moment, a ghostly voice from behind the State Preceptor spoke up.

(PS: Today is Mother's Day. Spent the day shopping for shoes and clothes for mom, and had dinner with her in the evening. So, just these two updates for today...)

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