Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 892 - 892: Golden Hair Lion: What incredible secret did I hear?

Jiang Liu was naturally not unfamiliar with the Golden Hair Lion.

Once Guanyin Bodhisattva's mount, later appointed as the Bodhisattva of Golden Light, guarding Guanyin's former Taoist arena, the Purple Bamboo Forest.

Though the Golden Hair Lion is now also at the rank of Bodhisattva, his status and influence naturally can't compare with that of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

After all, in terms of cultivation level, they're completely incomparable.

It's just that, in Jiang Liu's heart, the Golden Hair Lion had always been very fearful of him, even wishing multiple times to avoid him.

Why, then, did he come to find me, appearing right in front of me this time?

"Disciple Xuanzang, pays homage to Bodhi..."

No matter what, his current identity is as a Buddhist disciple, and the Golden Hair Lion is now a Bodhisattva, so Jiang Liu tidied his Great Mercy Kasaya a bit, then began to give the Golden Hair Lion his respects.

"Holy Monk, save me!" Jiang Liu's words weren't even finished when suddenly, the Golden Hair Lion cried to Jiang Liu loudly, tears and snot flowing — he hardly seemed like a dignified Bodhisattva of the Buddhist sect, almost ready to clutch Jiang Liu by the leg and cry out.

"Uh..." Seeing the Golden Hair Lion's appearance, Jiang Liu couldn't continue his words, but he couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly.

Just why would a Bodhisattva from the Buddhist sect be shouting for help?

And coming to seek help from me?

"Golden Hair Lion, what's actually going on, clarify your words before you say anything further!" Seeing the Golden Hair Lion in such a manner, even calling him Bodhisattva seemed inappropriate, leaving Jiang Liu a bit helpless, calling out his true form directly.

"Holy Monk, here's the situation: you know I wouldn't dare show you the slightest disrespect!" Upon hearing Jiang Liu inquire about the situation's context, the Golden Hair Lion started to speak.

"That's certainly true..." Jiang Liu nodded, very much understanding.

Back when he encountered the Golden Hair Lion in the Netherworld Blood Sea, Jiang Liu had once bought a curse straw effigy based on the replicated Seven-Arrow Nail Book from the mall.

Whenever Jiang Liu wished, he could kill the Golden Hair Lion using the curse straw effigy.

Holding his life in his hands, naturally, the Golden Hair Lion dared not defy Jiang Liu.

Seeing Jiang Liu nod, the Golden Hair Lion felt somewhat reassured before continuing, "But recently, I've received a task that requires following the commands of the Emperor of Longevity, adding calamity to the Holy Monk. I'm just afraid, afraid..."

Alright then, upon hearing this, Jiang Liu understood—the Golden Hair Lion feared that adding to his calamity might anger him and lead to his own death.

Thus, he proactively appeared to talk this over with Jiang Liu?

Among all those in the Journey to the West, the most timid? Jiang Liu thought that the Golden Hair Lion might qualify.

Perhaps his timidity rivals that of Ancestor Minghe!

"Alright, understood, I comprehend your meaning!" Jiang Liu nodded, speaking to the Golden Hair Lion.

However, upon saying this, Jiang Liu grew curious, gazing at the Golden Hair Lion, "So you're currently working with the Emperor of Longevity to add calamity to me? How is the Emperor of Longevity planning to proceed?"

"It's not planning, but it's already done! The Emperor of Longevity instructed me to hide a Water Gathering Banner not far ahead in Southern Dipper City, causing it to rain torrentially for a whole month, completely flooding the city!" The Golden Hair Lion explained to Jiang Liu.

"Water Gathering Banner, Southern Dipper City? A month's torrential rain?" Jiang Liu looked at the Golden Hair Lion, somewhat stunned.

He clearly didn't understand—why cause a flood in Southern Dipper City to add calamity to him?

Seeing Jiang Liu's confusion, the Golden Hair Lion followed up, saying, "The Emperor of Longevity said that the Holy Monk has a warm heart and always intervenes in injustices thus, upon witnessing the situation in Southern Dipper City, you'd certainly intervene!"

"When it comes to asking others all around for help in resolving the rain issue, then at the suitable moment, the Emperor of Longevity might assist you!"

"With this, it not only becomes a trial on your journey but also earns you some gratitude!"

"Hmph, this Emperor of Longevity is quite the schemer!" Hearing the Golden Hair Lion's words, Sun Wukong's face showed anger, and he snorted coldly.

"Just to add a calamity to me, Southern Dipper City was entirely flooded!?"

Compared to Sun Wukong's indignation, Jiang Liu's fury lay in the Emperor of Longevity's disregard for life, his countenance turning similarly grim as he spoke chillingly.

Originally, Jiang Liu embarked on this westward journey with the goal of overturning the heavens, partly to save Gaoyang and also to save himself.

Ultimately, the root cause was consideration of personal gains and losses.

But now, after traveling this long road westward, Jiang Liu self-reflects on gaining a fair understanding of the Buddhist sect and Heavenly Court.

Yet precisely due to this, Jiang Liu finds the Buddhist sect and Heavenly Court increasingly infuriating.

Such aloofness, treating all living beings as mere ants.

That such individuals could become one of the Four Emperors?

How could all living beings experience any good days at all?

Mission prompt: Trigger mission "Justice". Mission requirement: Successfully kill the Emperor of Longevity. Mission success grants 2.8 billion experience points, plus a Divine Level Treasure Chest*1.

While Jiang Liu internally burned with fury, feeling a vehement flame in his chest needing release, suddenly the system's prompt sounded in Jiang Liu's mind.

Upon hearing the system's notification, Jiang Liu understood that it was his own subjective intention that triggered the active task.

The task requirements indeed matched his thoughts; he genuinely wanted to assassinate the Emperor of Longevity.

Both publicly and privately, Jiang Liu felt that if he could kill the Emperor of Longevity, it would be of immense benefit to him.

If he could assassinate the Emperor of Longevity, then he would have killed two of the Jade Emperor's four regents, wouldn't he?

This is practically a heavy blow, right?

More importantly, none of the four regents are at the Quasi-Saint level of cultivation. As long as they are below Quasi-Saint level, with proper maneuvering, he has a chance to kill them.

Because the task was triggered actively, Jiang Liu didn't need to choose to accept or reject it.

But this Divine Level Quest, with its 2.8 billion Experience Points for Jiang Liu, is still extraordinarily generous.

"Golden Hair Lion…"

As the active task was triggered, after pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu spoke.

"Holy Monk, what is your command?" Golden Hair Lion asked Jiang Liu with a serious demeanor.

Life and death were in Jiang Liu's hands, so naturally, even though Golden Hair Lion was conferred the title of Bodhisattva, he dared not act presumptuously before Jiang Liu.

"I wish to take this opportunity to eliminate the Emperor of Longevity. Do you have any suggestions?" Jiang Liu spoke straightforwardly without hiding his intentions from Golden Hair Lion.

"Ah!?"

Jiang Liu's words made Golden Hair Lion widen his eyes, looking at him with disbelief.

Who is the Emperor of Longevity? A member of the four regents! The Holy Monk actually wants to kill him!?

What a terrifying thought!

In shock, Golden Hair Lion's gaze swept towards Sun Wukong and others.

With such a frightening idea, wouldn't Sun Wukong and others try to stop the Holy Monk?

"To kill the Emperor of Longevity, huh, haha!" Sun Wukong rubbed his fists together eagerly, appearing to wish they could act immediately.

"Master is indeed powerful!" Zhu Bajie's eyes lit up as he looked admiringly at Jiang Liu, full of respect for daring such a thought.

"So, Master wants to kill the Emperor of Longevity again?" Sha Wujing also spoke, murmuring softly, with strands of light visible in his eyes.

Seeing the reaction of the three disciples, Golden Hair Lion's face fell.

Not only is the Holy Monk so audacious, but his disciples also seem to agree, eager to strike immediately?

"So I've been ignored again?" White Dragon Horse complained internally.

Golden Hair Lion's gaze swept over his three senior brethren but deliberately did not glance at him.

"Huh? Wait a minute…"

Just as Golden Hair Lion was dumbfounded by the response of Sun Wukong and others, suddenly, he snapped back to attention, his gaze falling again on Sha Wujing.

"What, what did you just say? The Holy Monk wants to kill the Emperor of Longevity again? Again? Did he…"

Golden Hair Lion emphasized the word "again," clearly noticing the implication hidden in Sha Wujing's wording.

"Actually…"

Sha Wujing didn't answer, but Jiang Liu spoke, not intending to hide anything, saying: "Previously, we successfully severed one of Empress Qinghua's arms. I estimate Empress Qinghua will go to the Demon Realm to find Guanyin for recovery, so I prepared an ambush in the Demon Realm!"

The death of Empress Qinghua can be said to be one of the most shocking events recently in the Three Realms and Six Paths.

Moreover, Empress Qinghua died in the Demon Realm, which is no secret. Because of this, the relationship between the Demon Realm and the Heavenly Court has become quite delicate.

If it were not for being in the period of the Immeasurable Kalpa, the Jade Emperor might have already waged war on the Demon Realm.

But what does Master Xuanzang mean? Empress Qinghua was killed by them!?

Have I just heard an incredible secret!?

Moreover, how terrifying must Master Xuanzang and his entourage be!?

Golden Hair Lion always kept a respectful distance from the Scripture Seeking team because he understood the dread of the Immeasurable Kalpa.

But today, upon learning of such an astonishing secret, Golden Hair Lion realized that his perception of fear was far less than their true terror!

Jiang Liu did not speak but his gaze fell on Golden Hair Lion, waiting for his answer.

If he wanted to assassinate the Emperor of Longevity, and Golden Hair Lion was willing to assist, that would be ideal.

Sometimes, the role of a spy can be extremely significant!