Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 890 - 890: 8 Million Taels of Silver

In the days that followed, Jiang Liu and the others did not rush to start their journey.

Because on the second day, the King issued a royal decree in the court to construct Holy Monk Temple extensively throughout the Biqiu Nation, with the purpose of expressing gratitude to Holy Monk Xuanzang for his great compassion and benevolence in the Biqiu Nation.

This royal decree naturally met with widespread acclaim from numerous citizens.

Although Jiang Liu did not worry about the King reneging on his promise, it was only natural for Jiang Liu to stay in the Biqiu Nation for about a month under the pretext of aiding his own publicity.

Moreover, during the month spent in the Biqiu Nation, Jiang Liu and his team engaged in dungeon raids and leveled up.

Apart from Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, the entire group collectively rose one level, and Jiang Liu's level also reached 77.

With the increase in level, Jiang Liu opened his character panel to check his status, noting that leveling up beyond 77 would require 4.5 billion Experience Points.

Indeed, the higher the level, the more Experience Points required for leveling up.

Shaking his head secretly, he wondered when he would reach level 90 or even attain level 100.

Looking at the Experience Points required for leveling, Jiang Liu's gaze swept over the Level Upgrade Coupon.

However, this Upgrade Scroll's best use is from level 90 to 91 for maximum benefit.

Thus, Jiang Liu resisted the temptation to use it for further leveling up.

A month passed, and the temple construction workers were all very diligent. Coupled with the royal decree, the temple was quickly completed.

With the temple completed, countless citizens rushed in to worship and offer incense.

They even defined the day of Jiang Liu's execution on the platform as an important holiday in the Biqiu Nation.

Naturally, with the establishment of the temple and countless citizens worshipping him, Jiang Liu could feel a surge of Power of Faith merging into himself, converting into his Ming Sect's Destiny.

...

The White Dragon Horse, its hooves always heading westward.

After leaving the Biqiu Nation, Jiang Liu and his team slowly plodded along, and in the blink of an eye, another half month had passed.

One night, after the master and disciples had finished dinner, they returned to their rooms to rest as usual.

Jiang Liu sat cross-legged on his bed, continuing to cultivate the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, slowly letting his consciousness become blurry.

When Jiang Liu opened his eyes again, he found himself transformed into a large tree. However, a larger tree next to him was crushing down on him, feeling unbearably heavy.

Jiang Liu was now accustomed to such dreams, having had them intermittently over the last two months.

It seemed that Master Golden Cicada's soul attacked him more frequently.

Facing the suppression of the towering tree, Jiang Liu naturally fought back with all his strength.

Both sides exerted power, and Jiang Liu remained suppressed.

But, whether by mistake or not, Jiang Liu felt tonight's pressure was slightly lighter.

After a long time, Jiang Liu's consciousness recovered. Although still mentally weakened, he pondered over the fact that he managed to withstand the struggle for so long.

Was it because Master Golden Cicada's soul power had weakened over time?

Or was it because his level had increased to 77, boosting his strength, making it easier to resist Master Golden Cicada's power?

Or perhaps? Thanks to the Power of Faith? With so many Biqiu Nation citizens believing in him, he gained more Power of Faith.

Did this Power of Faith enhance his soul power to a certain extent?

Jiang Liu was unsure of the exact reason. Perhaps all these factors contributed. Regardless, it was a good sign.

"Master, your face looks pale. Did you have a nightmare again last night?"

The next morning, as Jiang Liu emerged, Sun Wukong and the others noticed his pale complexion and asked.

"Yes, indeed!" Jiang Liu did not hide it, nodding.

"Master, is there any way to alleviate this? Your nightmares seem to be increasingly frequent lately!" Sun Wukong said worriedly.

"Wukong, I have good news. Although I wasn't the victor in last night's nightmare, overall, the pressure seemed somewhat lighter!" Jiang Liu reassured Sun Wukong.

"Master is right. Your complexion today looks better than it did seven days ago after your nightmare!" Sha Wujing observed and agreed.

"Master, have you found a way to fight back? Awesome! Truly worthy to be my master!" Zhu Bajie chimed in, praising without hesitation.

"Hmm, let's hope we can endure a bit longer!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly.

Speaking, he opened his shopping system to check. His current savings were around 8 million taels of silver.

This seemed to be his highest savings ever?

However, purchasing the Tai Chi Diagram required 9.99 million taels, still short by 2 million taels.

It seemed he still needed some time to save money slowly.

Unfortunately, the items in the shop could only be bought, not sold back. Otherwise, he could recycle his unused equipment, which might fetch a good price.

Shaking his head, he secretly complained about the shop's setup, then flipped his hand and retrieved the Calamity Book from his bag.

This time in Biqiu Nation, he added two calamities.

The forty-fourth tribulation: Imprisonment in Biqiu Nation.

The forty-fifth tribulation: Heart-gouging punishment.

...

Meanwhile, Jiang Liu and his team continued their Journey to the West, meandering ahead. In the Heavenly Court, three figures sat around a table.

If Jiang Liu were there, he would recognize two of them.

One was the Elder Immortal of the South Pole, the other was Emperor Zhenwu.

The last one, wearing a jade-white imperial robe and a diadem, looked highly esteemed.

It was the Emperor of Longevity, also one of the Four Emperors.

The Emperor of Longevity, Emperor Zhenwu, and the Elder Immortal of the South Pole sat around a table, playing poker, engaged in Fight the Landlord.

"34567, speaking of which, South Pole, you've done well this time, haven't you? If the great undertaking of the Journey to the West for Scriptures is completed, your merits will be considerable!"

The Emperor of Longevity called the landlord, played a sequence first, and said to the Elder Immortal of the South Pole.

"The Emperor of Longevity jests. My White Deer has followed me for many years. Although it is a master-servant relationship, it is like family to me. If I could choose, I would rather forego these merits!" The Elder Immortal of the South Pole shook his head with a sigh and said, "Pass!"

"78910J!"

Passing the turn, Emperor Zhenwu played a sequence and said to the Elder Immortal of the South Pole, "In any case, you're quite fortunate. Just look at Qinghua..."

"Alas!" Hearing Emperor Zhenwu mentioning Empress Qinghua's situation, both the Emperor of Longevity and the Elder Immortal of the South Pole sighed.

Despite being one of the Four Emperors, Empress Qinghua had her arm severed by the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team and died in the Demon Realm.

She must have fulfilled an Immeasurable Kalpa?

"Bomb!"

Throwing out four Qs, the Emperor of Longevity asked, "You two have both interacted with the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team. Any matters that require attention?"

"Pass!" The Elder Immortal of the South Pole looked at the bomb, shook his head, then thought for a moment and said, "Xuanzang and his team seem to lack genuine respect for Immortals and Buddhas. His courtesy is superficial, and when needed, he strikes, regardless of whether it's Bodhisattvas or Emperors!"

"Moreover, the monkey's strength is formidable, and Xuanzang possesses many peculiar Divine Skills. Working together, they are extremely dangerous!" Emperor Zhenwu, glancing at his cards, shook his head and agreed.

"Yes, just from the recent actions of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, one can tell!" The Emperor of Longevity nodded in understanding.

It hasn't been long! Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva were both killed by the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, and Qinghua's arm was severed.

The Emperor of Longevity naturally understood the danger posed by the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

However, as the saying goes, high risk brings high reward.

The outcome for Qinghua was regrettable, but look at Zhenwu's situation; isn't it quite good?

He barely needed to fight, yet completed a tribulation.

"So, to deal with the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, avoid combat and opt for stratagems to add tribulations, right?"

Comparing the recent situations of Empress Qinghua, Emperor Zhenwu, and the Elder Immortal of the South Pole, the Emperor of Longevity murmured inwardly.

He had a rough idea about adding tribulations to the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.

"Great Emperor..."

As the Emperor of Longevity murmurmed, playing Fight the Landlord with the Elder Immortal of the South Pole and Emperor Zhenwu, a Divine General dressed in golden armor approached, reporting to the Emperor of Longevity: "The Bodhisattva of Golden Light from the South Sea's Purple Bamboo Forest has arrived!"

"Has Bodhisattva of Golden Light arrived? Is it for the matter of tribulations?"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Longevity nodded, saying, "Invite him in!"

Following the Emperor of Longevity's words, the Divine General turned and left.

A moment later, the Divine General led the Bodhisattva of Golden Light to the Emperor of Longevity and the others.