Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 914 - 914: Kindred Spirits

The Demon tribe has been annihilated?

Upon hearing this news, both the Divine General and the Emperor of Tang, Li Shimin, were taken aback!

Indeed, over on Jiang Liu's side, there was a tremendous commotion as the battle with the Demon tribe unfolded. Both Li Shimin and the Divine General were aware of it.

However, Li Shimin hadn't anticipated that the Demon tribe would be wiped out prematurely.

"Who on earth can that be!?" The Divine General's brows furrowed slightly.

Having received the Jade Emperor's orders to descend and subdue the Demons, the Divine General wasted no time, assembling his troops and setting out immediately.

Of course, the Divine General also witnessed the upheaval of battle on that side, with spells of various attributes erupting continuously and in fierce displays.

After observing for a moment, the Divine General estimated that the destruction evident was wielded by either a Taiyi Peak or a Great Luo Early Stage expert.

Thus, the Divine General hastily met with the Emperor of Tang to confirm the situation before participating in the battle.

Otherwise, if this level of battle were to conclude, wouldn't he have just made a wasted trip, looking somewhat ineffectual?

Unexpectedly, while he was still conversing with the Emperor of Tang and hadn't set out yet, the battle over there had already ended? Had he arrived too late?

"Has the Demon tribe been obliterated already? Was it the Heavenly Master Hall and Zen Master Longhai?" Though secretly surprised, since the Demon tribe had been resolved, Li Shimin's heart leaned more towards delight as he spoke up.

Speaking these words, Li Shimin didn't even acknowledge the Divine General standing in the hall and hastily went outside.

After pondering for a bit, the Divine General followed him out.

The destructive power of Taiyi Peak and even Great Luo Early Stage is not something cultivators in the Mortal World possess.

So, the Divine General went out too, to see who indeed had such formidable strength.

Li Shimin certainly saw the person in charge of the Heavenly Master Hall and Zen Master Longhai.

However, when his gaze fell upon Jiang Liu, Li Shimin was momentarily stunned before his expression filled with joy: "Imperial Brother, how have you come back!?"

"Master Xuanzang!?"

Seeing Jiang Liu, the Divine General beside him was visibly startled, exclaiming aloud, even stepping back in horror.

This surprised shout and his fearful reaction naturally attracted the attention of Li Shimin and Zen Master Longhai.

Witnessing his demeanor, both Li Shimin and Zen Master Longhai were momentarily taken aback.

Isn't this the Divine General descended from the heavens? Why did he appear so frightened upon seeing Xuanzang? What's going on?

"Amitabha, this Divine General, it's been a while..." Hearing someone exclaiming his name, Jiang Liu naturally looked over, and upon seeing this Divine General, Jiang Liu clasped his palms together in a Buddhist gesture and said.

"A while, it's been a while..." This Divine General replied awkwardly and slightly fearfully when Jiang Liu greeted him.

"Imperial Brother, do you know this Divine General?" After a brief silence, Li Shimin asked upon seeing Jiang Liu exchange greetings with the Divine General.

"Hmm, we've met before—some days ago in the Heavenly Court, sort of acquainted!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly and replied.

Just hearing Jiang Liu's words, the Divine General's expression turned even more awkward.

Acquainted? At that time, when Master Xuanzang and Sun Wukong caused chaos in the Heavenly Court, I was right there! It's much more than just acquaintances, I nearly ended up dead at his hands back then!

"Oh, is that so? This Divine General is Daoist Yuan Tiangang, invited down from heaven to annihilate the Demon tribe!" Li Shimin nodded and replied.

"Your Majesty is too kind, but with Master Xuanzang intervening, those demons being wiped out is not surprising. Since things are settled here, I'll be returning to the Heavenly Court!" This Divine General replied and showed no intention of staying longer.

With these words, he also bowed slightly to Jiang Liu and said, "Holy Monk, with your presence, these insignificant Demons naturally wouldn't dare act out. I will return to report to the Heavenly Court!"

"Hmm!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly, indicating understanding.

Soon, this Divine General rose into the air and quickly disappeared into the horizon.

"Imperial Brother, it seems that the Divine General just now was quite afraid of you!" Watching as the Divine General flew away without daring to linger, Li Shimin asked Jiang Liu after a moment of silence.

Following Li Shimin's words, Zen Master Longhai on the side also nodded in agreement, indeed.

What did the Divine General just address him as? Holy Monk!

Although within the Great Tang realm, the common people almost uniformly refer to Zen Master Longhai as "Holy Monk," the appellations of these common folk can't compare to the Divine General's, can they?

Moreover, in front of Jiang Liu, the Divine General self-designated as a humble deity, indicating his position was placed very low.

"Well, how should I say this..."

Hearing Li Shimin's words and seeing his inquiring gaze, Jiang Liu thought for a moment before saying: "Actually, that Divine General's identity is as a Divine General under the Emperor of Longevity!"

"Emperor of Longevity? I know that, one of the Four Sovereigns of the Heavenly Court, ranked just below the Great Jade Emperor!" Li Shimin nodded in response to the explanation.

"Then, not long ago, the Emperor of Longevity perished, his end... hmm, is closely related to me..."

While not directly saying the Emperor of Longevity died at his hand—as this was still a secret—the hint in Jiang Liu's words was that the Emperor of Longevity's death was due to him.

Li Shimin: "..."

Longhai: "..."

Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, both of them widened their eyes in astonishment, staring at Jiang Liu in disbelief.

The Emperor of Longevity has actually fallen? And he's closely related to it?

Unknowingly, has he already reached this point?

"Xuanzang, to what extent has your cultivation level reached? Also, why do both deities and demons appear to be very afraid of you?" After a moment of silence, Longhai couldn't help but ask Jiang Liu.

Is that so? Previously, the Demon Clan was very fearful of Jiang Liu, and now even the Divine Generals fear him.

Does this mean whether deities or demons, they are all truly afraid of him?

How powerful is his strength, and what terrifying things has he done?

"In terms of cultivation level, I should currently be at the late stage of Taiyi True Immortal, but perhaps in a few days, I might reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal level..." Hearing Longhai's inquiry, Jiang Liu did not intend to hide.

This information isn't something that needs to be concealed, so naturally, there's no need for secrecy.

At this point, Jiang Liu paused briefly, then continued: "As for why both deities and demons fear me?"

"Perhaps it's because I once caused havoc within the Demon Clan, killing demons at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level! So the Demon Clan fears me!"

"And as for why the Divine Generals fear me, perhaps it's because the deaths of the Emperor of Longevity and the Empress Qinghua are closely related to me, along with Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva who also died by my hand..."

Stunned!

Though Jiang Liu spoke these words somewhat lightly, to Li Shimin and Longhai their ears, it was like a bolt from the blue, deeply shocking them.

Not only the Emperor of Longevity but even the Empress Qinghua?

More importantly, Manjushri Bodhisattva? Samantabhadra Bodhisattva? Aren't those the renowned Bodhisattvas of the Buddhist Sect?

Though only Bodhisattvas, their prestige surpasses many Buddhas!

"You, you actually killed both Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva..." With fingers slightly trembling, pointing at Jiang Liu, Zen Master Longhai's words faltered, unable to articulate properly.

As a Buddhist disciple, to have actually slain these two Bodhisattvas!?

Just like this? Didn't Buddha extract him and flay him? He still holds the title of Holy Monk?

"Yes, the two Bodhisattvas had some ideological conflicts with me, paths diverging, so amidst the clash, I accidentally killed them..."

Seeing Longhai's demeanor, Jiang Liu was aware that he seemed to find it difficult to accept this, so he explained the situation using more tactful language.

However, his words prompted a disdainful eye-roll from Zen Master Longhai.

Don't believe a word!

If you killed only one Bodhisattva, one might believe you were speaking truthfully, that it was accidental, but both Bodhisattvas died by your hand, and you claim it was accidental? Is that possible?

Killing by accident once is understandable, but twice?

"Ah, Xuanzang, these past years must've been really hard on you..."

However, beside them, Emperor of Tang Li Shimin suddenly spoke up at this moment, his face filled with a sense of reflection, and sighed deeply, saying to Jiang Liu.

"Hard on me?" Jiang Liu looked at Li Shimin with some surprise, not understanding what he meant.

Next to them, Longhai and the head of the Heavenly Master Hall were both amazed at his power and the reputation that could subdue deities and demons.

But why did he say Jiang Liu has suffered?

Seeing Jiang Liu's puzzled expression, Li Shimin remained silent for a moment and then said: "Throughout your journey, it hasn't just been the trials from demons and ghosts but also battling wits and courage with the immortals and Buddhas, right?"

"Battling wits and courage with immortals and Buddhas? Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?" Next to him, Longhai asked Li Shimin, puzzled.

Yet, Li Shimin had no intention of answering.

Instead, he shifted topics, questioning whether the Demon Clan had been completely eradicated by Longhai.

Jiang Liu deeply looked at Li Shimin, his heart silently shaken.

He can actually guess that he's been battling wits and courage with immortals and Buddhas along the way?

"I suppose it's because of the matter with Gaoyang back then?"

"Others believe it was Bodhisattva Guanyin who guided him, leading him onto the path of Journey to the West for Scriptures, but he could see that back then the Buddhist Sect used Gaoyang as a bargaining chip, forcing him onto the path of Journey to the West for Scriptures!"

"So, he isn't surprised by the current increase in his strength, finding excuses to kill immortals and Buddhas!?"

Jiang Liu silently pondered in his heart, and gradually he could understand.

Simultaneously, there was also a feeling of having found a kindred spirit.

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