Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 901 - 901: King of Demons—Sun Wukong

Uproar!

As Jiang Liu's words fell, the Hall of Longevity was in an uproar.

What did Master Xuanzang just say? Having a matter to confront the Emperor of Longevity!?

Is he certain he didn't misspeak? It's not to ask, but to question!?

"Xuanzang, you're impudent!" exclaimed the leading Golden Armored God General beside him, eyes wide as he earnestly stared at Jiang Liu.

"Arrogant, what an arrogance! Originally, I thought Sun Wukong's actions were already arrogant enough, but unexpectedly, Xuanzang's arrogance exceeds Sun Wukong's by threefold!?"

"So indeed, fitting to be Sun Wukong's master? This arrogance surpasses even Sun Wukong!?"

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The hall was impassioned, and as Jiang Liu's words fell, the entire Hall of Longevity was stirred with fervor, looking as if they couldn't wait to rise up and attack, and put Jiang Liu and his disciple Sun Wukong to justice right there!

"Xuanzang!"

The countenance of the Hall of Longevity became gloomy as he stared at Jiang Liu, saying, "You said there's something to confront me about? What exactly is your confrontation about!?"

"Of course, it's about the matter of Southern Dipper City!" Jiang Liu spoke, his gaze fixed firmly on the Emperor of Longevity, showing no sign of retreat, "The matter of Southern Dipper City is under your jurisdiction, and now, an incident has happened there, with virtually all the people dead. If I don't question you, then whom would I question!?"

Jiang Liu showed no fear of tearing face with the Emperor of Longevity. Naturally, for what reason would he fear tearing face when his aim was to execute the Emperor of Longevity!?

If he could provoke the Emperor of Longevity into attacking him, that would be all the better, considering he's now holding the blood letter of ten thousand people, which justifies his action!

"This..." At Jiang Liu's words, the Emperor of Longevity was momentarily at a loss for words.

Indeed, assisting the Great Jade Emperor in governing the three realms, this matter of Southern Dipper City is within his scope of duties, seemingly qualifying him to act as he pleases.

But from another perspective, the incident in Southern Dipper City makes questioning him completely reasonable!?

However, though Jiang Liu's words possessed a certain rationale, the Emperor of Longevity's countenance remained dark as he said, "Whether the matter of Southern Dipper City is right or wrong, let's not discuss it now. I just ask you this, what qualification do you have to question me regarding the matter of Southern Dipper City!?"

Indeed, even if I, as the Emperor of Longevity, am in the wrong and must assume responsibility, only the Great Jade Emperor has the qualification to question me in all heaven and earth, right?

Even the Tathagata in the Western Heaven lacks that qualification. Xuanzang, what qualification do you have to confront me!?

"Amitabha..."

Hearing the words of the Emperor of Longevity, Jiang Liu softly intoned a Buddhist phrase, then extended his hand, actually opening his spatial pouch to take out the blood letter signed by the remaining citizens of Southern Dipper City.

"What is this!?" The Emperor of Longevity questioned somberly, his heart slightly sinking as he sensed the power of faith contained within the blood letter Jiang Liu held.

"This is a blood letter jointly written by all the surviving citizens of Southern Dipper City, requesting that I investigate the cause and advocate for justice!"

Jiang Liu spoke, his gaze fixed on the Emperor of Longevity, saying, "Since you, the Emperor, are the ruler of this world, the people should logically seek your help when they suffer. If not for your indifference, why would they seek me!?"

"Originally, such matters are not my duty to interfere in. However, I care for the countless people, all living beings, which motivated me to go on a Journey to the West for scriptures. Since the people seek my help, I can't stand idly by. Otherwise, the Journey to the West for scriptures would be a colossal joke, wouldn't it!?"

"Therefore, today I come with the wishes of the people to question the Emperor, why the continuous downpours and even the spread of disease occurred in Southern Dipper City, causing nearly all the people there to die!?"

Jiang Liu's gaze earnestly focused on the Emperor of Longevity, his words resonating fiercely, showing no trepidation due to the Emperor of Longevity's exalted status.

With these words, Jiang Liu was stand-in on solid ground in both logic and morality.

Indeed, governing the people was your responsibility, yet the people turned to me.

I originally didn't want to intervene, but if I don't, wouldn't the Journey to the West become a laughing stock?

With his statement, Jiang Liu stood at the pinnacle of moral high ground in the Hall of Longevity, confronting the Emperor of Longevity.

Anger!

All the Literary Immortals and Martial Generals in the Hall of Longevity were glaring at Jiang Liu with eyes of fury.

A mere mortal dares to behave so presumptuously in the presence of the Emperor of Longevity? Even criticizing the Emperor of Longevity? Where does he find the nerve!?

Nevertheless, Jiang Liu's words are undeniably fitting both emotionally and logically, and though they are seething with anger, there's no suitable reason among all the immortals to rebuke Jiang Liu's statements.

"I ask the Emperor to provide an explanation to me, only then can I provide one to the people. Remember the principle that water can carry and overturn boats!" Jiang Liu completely disregarded the Emperor of Longevity's furious gaze, directly speaking to him.

An explanation, how is he supposed to explain?

Could it be said that it was to fulfill Xuanzang's fate, hence completely disregarding the lives of those ants, sacrificing them carelessly?

Such words naturally can't be spoken aloud.

After a moment of silence, the Emperor of Longevity's gaze became much colder, saying with a deep voice, "Xuanzang, if I, this seat, don't want to give you that explanation!?"

"If the Great Emperor has no words of explanation, then this humble monk can only request that the Great Emperor visit the mortal world and explain to the people in person!" Jiang Liu spoke to the Emperor of Longevity earnestly, showing no signs of being intimidated.

"Xuanzang, you are impudent!"

At this point, the leading Divine General beside them couldn't restrain himself any longer. With a loud shout, he raised his hand, and a radiant Divine Spear appeared in his grasp, thrusting toward Jiang Liu.

With a whoosh!

As the Divine General made his move, Sun Wukong naturally had no intention of standing idly by. He drew the Jingu Bang from his hand and joined the fray.

With a loud bang, Sun Wukong's body swayed, then retreated half a step.

But as for the Divine General, he stumbled three steps back.

Clearly, in terms of power, Sun Wukong was superior.

Looking at this leading Divine General, who served closely under the Emperor of Longevity, Jiang Liu silently mouthed a command to call up the character panel to assess him.

Ah, a level 84 Blue UI, reaching the middle stage of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Such strength is indeed formidable.

However, in front of Sun Wukong with an 85 level Golden UI, he was naturally a step weaker.

"Who dares to make a move while I, Old Sun's master, is speaking with the Emperor of Longevity!?"

With the Jingu Bang in his hand, Sun Wukong exuded not the form of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven but rather the aura of a King of Demons, his eyes filled with menace, baring his fangs, glaring fiercely at the leading Divine General.

Seeing Sun Wukong in this state, and recalling his minor loss earlier, the Divine General felt a slight chill in his heart.

Yet, at this moment, how could he allow himself to be frightened?

"Hmph, Great Sage Equalling Heaven Sun Wukong? This Divine General has long wanted to see how much you're made of!" As he spoke, the Divine General's spear vibrated and thrust toward Sun Wukong once more.

"Wukong, resolve this swiftly!"

However, since they were in the Hall of Longevity, surrounded by enemies, prolonged combat wasn't wise. Moreover, they needed to project strength, so Jiang Liu sent a private message to Sun Wukong.

The Ruyi Golden Cudgel in hand trembled, and Sun Wukong discreetly opened the chat window to glance at the message, understanding his master's intentions.

Confronting an existence at the middle stage of a Great Luo Golden Immortal? Though their strength wasn't too far behind his own, achieving victory usually required several hundred exchanges.

But since his master requested a swift resolution, he had to think of a way to finish quickly!

His mind racing, seeing the Divine General's spear thrusting toward him, Sun Wukong's eyes focused, formulating a plan.

Neither dodging nor evading, he allowed the spear to stab directly into his chest.

With a thunk!

Though Sun Wukong possessed a Vajra Indestructible Body, making it hard for ordinary people to harm him, this Divine General's cultivation was substantial, and the spear in his hand was no ordinary weapon. The spearhead nearly plunged entirely into Sun Wukong's chest.

"Heh heh heh..."

Despite being directly pierced, blood trickled from the corner of Sun Wukong's mouth. Yet, a savage ferocity flared in his eyes, and he tightly gripped the spear, grinning, baring his sharp white teeth, looking quite terrifying.

"Now, it's Old Sun's turn, isn't it!?" Holding the opponent's spear, preventing its withdrawal, Sun Wukong spoke.

As he spoke, Sun Wukong raised the Jingu Bang in his hand, and a red glow emanated from it.

Activating the special effect of Twin Essence Oil, he instantly abandoned all defense, fully converting into attack power.

Then, he fiercely smashed the Jingu Bang down onto the Divine General.

Despite efforts, the Divine General couldn't free his spear, and Sun Wukong's fierce demeanor startled him. Seeing the descending Jingu Bang with indescribable force, the Divine General hurriedly retreated, abandoning the spear.

But retreating at this point was already too late!

With the red glow enveloping the Jingu Bang, it fell fiercely, elongating spontaneously, leaving no room for the opponent to evade!

At level 85, plus abandoning all defense for attack power conversion, Sun Wukong's strike approached the threshold of a Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak, nearing the Quasi-Saint level.

With a rumbling crash!

The strike landed on the Divine General, causing the entire Hall of Longevity to tremble.

As Sun Wukong lifted the Jingu Bang, it revealed the Divine General lying on the ground, his health bar over his head cleared by 80%, indicating no further combat ability.

Near one-hit KO!

Sun Wukong's ferocity and power struck fear into the hearts of the Immortals in the Hall of Longevity!