Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 908 - 908: Return to Jinshan Temple Again

With the King's support from the Women's Kingdom and Jiang Liu's original reputation there, building a temple for him and gathering incense was naturally not a difficult task.

Soon, the corresponding temple was erected, and many citizens of the Women's Kingdom entered the temple to offer incense to Jiang Liu, making Jiang Liu's power of faith greatly enriched for a while.

At this time, Jiang Liu secretly nodded, noting that he had already established quite a few temples.

There were Lion Camel Kingdom, Women's Kingdom, Biqiu Nation, and Southern Dipper City, where countless people believed in him, making the gathered power of faith quite substantial.

Moreover, his destiny was becoming increasingly stronger, which made Jiang Liu very pleased.

After the rapid establishment of the temple here, Lingyu soon returned to the Women's Kingdom riding on Qiongqi's back.

Naturally, finding Jiang Liu also staying in Women's Kingdom, Lingyu felt very happy.

Jiang Liu staying in Women's Kingdom also counted as a good time spent accompanying his daughter.

Seeing that almost a month had passed, Jiang Liu finally bid farewell to Lingyu and the King of Women's Kingdom, turning to prepare to stay in the Illusionary Demon Cave.

However, just as Jiang Liu was about to head to the Illusionary Demon Cave, while using the Art of Cloud Soaring to fly there, he suddenly heard calls from below, shouting at him.

Jiang Liu stopped in mid-air and looked down. It was the Local Deity standing on the ground, shouting at him.

Being a minor Earth Immortal, the Local Deity didn't even know the Art of Cloud Soaring and could only stand on the ground shouting.

"Local Deity, may I ask what the matter is?"

Descending from the clouds, even facing the Local Deity, Jiang Liu remained humble and courteous, his palms pressed together in a gesture of respect as he asked.

"Holy Monk, that's great, you finally heard my shouting!" The Local Deity panted, speaking with a look of relief.

Not one to waste time, the Local Deity immediately said, "Holy Monk, I've received news from the Local Deity in Chang'an City, asking me to notify you to quickly return to Chang'an City!"

"Return to Chang'an City? Has something happened?" Hearing this, Jiang Liu's face showed surprise.

His Journey to the West to seek scriptures was supposed to head westward, and ordinarily, he wouldn't turn back. Yet now, the Local Deity wanted him to return? Has something happened again?

He remembered the last time he detoured was because the Demon Cave under the Great Buddha Temple was opened, and he went back to aid, taking the Little Witch and others back to the Demon Realm along the way.

"Yes, something happened, it's the Demon Realm..." Nodding, the Local Deity replied.

"The Demon Realm again? What's the situation?" Hearing the Local Deity's words, Jiang Liu's eyebrows slightly furrowed, feeling even more strange.

"Holy Monk, it is like this: there are no absolute boundaries between the Mortal World and the Demon Realm, and many places naturally form rifts between them, allowing passage between the Mortal World and the Demon Realm..." The Local Deity opened his mouth to answer.

"I know this!" Jiang Liu nodded in response.

Especially in the northern Julu Continent where the cracks between the Mortal World and the Demon Realm are most numerous, making Julu Continent the most demon-populated and chaotic of the four continents.

"Recently, there appeared a rift at the back mountain of Jinshan Temple, which is precisely where the Mortal World and Demon Realm connect..." Seeing Jiang Liu nodding, understanding his meaning, the Local Deity continued to speak.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu's expression changed.

Without thinking, he rose into the air again, quickly flying toward the direction of Great Tang.

Having been in the Journey to the West world for six or seven years, although Jiang Liu spent little time at Jinshan Temple—barely over a month at most—to Jiang Liu, if one must say where in this world feels like home to him, it would undoubtedly be Jinshan Temple.

Despite its small number of people, the care from a few senior brothers and old Abbot Faming was etched into Jiang Liu's memory and heart.

For instance, before the Incense Offering Ceremony, the old abbot wanted to introduce him to the esquire downhill, so he could find work if he failed the Incense Offering Ceremony.

Additionally, Senior Brother Xuankong secretly taught him the Arhat Fist, hoping Jiang Liu would have some means of self-defense.

All these bits and pieces, Jiang Liu keeps in his heart.

Now, a rift between the Mortal World and the Demon Realm appeared at the back mountain of Jinshan Temple?

Jiang Liu naturally worried about the safety of old Abbot Faming and the others, thus he flew rapidly toward Jinshan Temple.

"So fast, it seems, in Master Xuanzang's heart, Jinshan Temple is extremely important!" Watching Jiang Liu swiftly depart, the Local Deity murmured softly.

Meanwhile, he secretly admired within.

The Holy Monk is indeed a person who cherishes old memories, isn't he? Despite his current status transcending mortal limits, he pays great regard to people of Jinshan Temple.

Given Jiang Liu's current cultivation level at the late stage of True Immortal Taiyi, his Art of Cloud Soaring naturally exhibited immense speed. Though this place is sixty thousand miles from Chang'an City, with Jiang Liu's full-speed flight, it took only about two Chinese hours before he reached near Chang'an City.

Demonic Qi flooding the skies!

Flying in mid-air, Jiang Liu's brow furrowed slightly, as he could clearly sense the biting demonic qi resonating between heaven and earth.

Among it all, the direction of Jinshan Temple was the most intense.

Looking again at the sky, several flying ships hovered above, clearly belonging to the Heavenly Master Hall, engaging in rescue operations.

However, countless demons surged out of the rift, truly plundering and burning, sparing nothing.

Jiang Liu could see many houses were burnt, and even numerous people perished under the rampage of the demon clan.

The whole Chang'an City seemed to have transformed into an Asura Purgatory in an instant.

"These demons are courting death!" Watching the demons massacre at will, Jiang Liu's brows furrowed tightly.

Immediately, he stretched out his hand, and under Jiang Liu's control, the eighteen-grade lotus flew out directly.

An immense Buddhist light burst forth from the lotus, shimmering brightly, appearing even brighter than the sun in the sky.

As this brilliant Buddhist light showered down, countless demons cried out in terror and then quickly dissolved into nothingness.

Under this Buddhist light, these demons were like snowmen meeting sunlight.

With Jiang Liu making a move, naturally, he attracted much attention.

"Amazing, so powerful, even the Demon King couldn't withstand it? Could it be a Bodhisattva from the Western Spirit Mountain appearing?"

Amidst the dazzling light, everyone could only see Jiang Liu's silhouette, but could not discern his features. One of the cultivators from the Heavenly Master Hall, witnessing the demon clan of the Demon King level dissolving under this Buddhist light, exclaimed with surprise and joy.

The Demon King corresponds to a cultivator in the Returning Void Realm, a level of undisputable strength.

Beyond that is the realm where one can ascend to the Immortals and Buddhas Realm.

The silhouette that appeared, being able to so effortlessly slay the Demon King, evidently had a cultivation level that reached the Immortals and Buddhas Realm, right?

It has to be said that although the worldview of the demon clan is almost entirely opposite to that of the mortal world, upon seeing Jiang Liu take action, countless demons melted away under this terrifying Buddhist light. These demons understood Jiang Liu's formidable power and quickly retreated.

From above, Jiang Liu could see these demons retreating like a tide towards the direction of Jinshan Temple.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Liu frowned slightly.

Then, with a wave of his hand, the eighteen-grade lotus flew to Jiang Liu's side, glowing brightly and protecting him entirely.

Then, Jiang Liu also descended towards Jinshan Temple.

He had to see for himself the situation of the abbot and his senior brothers at Jinshan Temple to be at ease.

As for the countless demons? With the lotus for protection, and his own level being 77, unless a Great Luo Golden Immortal level expert appeared, there wasn't even a chance of breaking through his defense.

After safeguarding himself, Jiang Liu directly descended towards Jinshan Temple.

"What do we do? What should we do?"

Seeing Jiang Liu's figure heading towards Jinshan Temple, several big shots on the flying ships exchanged glances and discussed in low voices.

The rift was located at the rear hill of Jinshan Temple, so after the demon invasion, the powerful demons all entrenched themselves at Jinshan Temple, using it as a stronghold.

Now, a figure descended from the sky, heading directly to Jinshan Temple. Was this a direct strike at the heart of the dragon?

"Amitabha, let's follow him!" Amidst the discussions, Master Longhai suddenly spoke, "Since we have come to subdue demons and eliminate evil, how can we stand idly by? Moreover, since this Bodhisattva descended from the sky has gone to Jinshan Temple, he must have confidence!"

"Yes, Master Longhai speaks reason!" With Master Longhai's words, some nodded in agreement.

Indeed, if there wasn't certainty, this Bodhisattva descending from the sky wouldn't risk going alone, right?

"But, who knows what kind of powerful demons are entrenched at Jinshan Temple? If they are terrifyingly strong? The Bodhisattva might be able to protect himself, but we can't say the same..." Of course, there were also those who were more hesitant and voiced different opinions.

This also caused many to nod in agreement.

If there is certainty it's fine, but the fear is an unexpected incident, then the Bodhisattva may be able to protect himself, but us, it can't be guaranteed.

"That's why the Heavenly Master Hall has already burned incense and prayed to the heavens. We should wait for the Heavenly Court to send down Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, and then cooperate with them? This way, there is no risk..."

Regarding the thoughts of the people on these flying ships, Jiang Liu didn't care. With the lotus protecting himself, Jiang Liu had already landed in front of Jinshan Temple.