Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 924 - 924: Who is Tongtian, is he very powerful?

"Oh, so you're Taoist Tongtian, hello! You can call me Gaoyang!" Hearing the young Taoist reveal his title, Gaoyang nodded and greeted him.

After speaking, she paused slightly and, without waiting for Tongtian to respond, continued, "Sorry, I appeared here two years ago by coincidence. I didn't know this is your Taoist arena. May I ask, Taoist, how should I leave?"

"It seems you don't recognize me!" Having stated his title, yet seeing Gaoyang's calm reaction, Tongtian spoke.

"Uh..."

Seeing Tongtian's demeanor, Gaoyang was slightly dazed, looking at him curiously. Was she supposed to know him? Was his name that famous?

"Sorry, I'm a bit uninformed. Among Taoists, I only know of the Supreme Elder Lord and Immortal Zhenyuan, who are both great supernatural power experts..." After a brief silence, Gaoyang apologized and mentioned that she had heard of the Supreme Elder Lord and Immortal Zhenyuan.

The title of the Supreme Elder Lord, of course, needs no mention.

And she had previously heard about Immortal Zhenyuan during a chat with Jiang Liu. Jiang Liu mentioned that Master Zhenyuan was someone before whom even the Tathagata must show respect.

"The Supreme Elder Lord? Master Zhenyuan? How can they be compared with me..." Hearing these two names, Tongtian seemed a bit displeased.

Not attaining saintliness makes one ultimately an ant. Was Gaoyang comparing him to two ants?

Could it be? Had he fallen to the point where he could only be compared to a quasi-saint?

"Ah? Is this someone even more powerful than the Supreme Elder Lord and Immortal Zhenyuan?" Gaoyang looked at Tongtian in surprise.

To her, the Supreme Elder Lord was someone to whom even the Great Jade Emperor in the Heavenly Court must give some face, and Immortal Zhenyuan also commanded respect from both the Jade Emperor and Tathagata.

In Gaoyang's view, these two should be the most formidable in the Taoist Sect, right?

But the Taoist before her showed complete disdain for them?

Could there be anyone in Taoism more powerful than them?

"If you don't even give a thought to the Supreme Elder Lord and Immortal Zhenyuan, then, Taoist, do you also not regard the Tathagata and the Great Jade Emperor?"

Thinking that the Supreme Elder Lord, Master Zhenyuan, and the Great Jade Emperor were likely of a similar level, Princess Gaoyang followed up with this question.

"Of course, when they see me, they must respectfully greet me!" Nodding, Tongtian responded as if it were only natural.

Tongtian felt it was only natural to say this.

However, Gaoyang's gaze was filled with skepticism as she looked at him.

Clearly, in Gaoyang's mind, the Tathagata is the master of the Buddhist Sect, and the Great Jade Emperor is the master of the Heavenly Court, both of them are exalted beings.

But this Taoist, who appeared seemingly out of nowhere, claimed to be much stronger than them?

Gaoyang's heart was filled with more doubt.

"Is that gaze of yours doubting me?"

Who was Tongtian? Naturally, he understood the meaning behind Gaoyang's gaze, and his expression didn't look too pleased as he asked.

"I dare not, Taoist, your divine skills are vast and admirable!" Though she had her doubts, Gaoyang didn't voice them directly, leaving Tongtian some face and complimented him, albeit somewhat perfunctorily.

Then, Gaoyang asked, "By the way, may I ask, Taoist, I ended up here by chance. I don't know how to leave. Since this is your Taoist arena, I hope you can kindly show me a path out!"

When talking about this Taoist arena, Gaoyang recalled that although there were many buildings here, it had become somewhat of a ruin. She was more convinced that Tongtian was lying and boasting.

If he were truly more formidable than the Great Jade Emperor and Tathagata, how could his Taoist arena fall into such decline?

"Young lady, there's no rush to leave..."

However, hearing Gaoyang's words, Tongtian didn't seem eager to let her leave, but said instead, "Since you arrived at my Taoist arena by coincidence, it's the will of Heaven!"

"Moreover, since you've cultivated my Green Lotus Taoist Scripture and drank my Ten Thousand Years Stone Milk, it seems we have a master-disciple fate. How about you take me as your master?"

"Take you as a master?" Hearing Sect Master Tongtian's words, Gaoyang's face showed a bit of an awkward expression.

A Taoist who likes to boast and seems quite young, not much older than herself, actually wants to take her as a disciple?

Gaoyang naturally wasn't willing.

"Taoist, I learned your cultivation technique and drank your Stone Milk, and I didn't know these belonged to someone. I apologize, but as for becoming your disciple, it's a significant decision, and I dare not accept lightly..." After a moment of silence, Gaoyang spoke to Sect Master Tongtian with a difficult expression.

Although she didn't outright refuse, it was obvious from her demeanor that she wasn't inclined.

Hearing her response, Tongtian's expression turned somewhat sullen.

Who was he? To proactively offer someone the chance to become his disciple, yet the other party was unwilling!?

"Taoist, if I don't agree to be your disciple, you, you won't let me leave?" Seeing Tongtian's displeased expression, Gaoyang nervously looked at him and asked.

This Taoist didn't seem like a villain, surely he wouldn't go to such an extent?

What reason was there to force someone into becoming his disciple?

"Well, despite the master-disciple bond, it seems the time isn't right to accept a disciple yet..." Listening to Gaoyang's words, Tongtian sighed helplessly.

Not agreeing to be his disciple, and keeping the person from leaving? Is he that kind of person?

Does Gaoyang underestimate him too much?

"Since you want to leave, then go!" After a moment of silence, Tongtian waved his hand and said to Gaoyang.

With his movement, the space fluctuated, then a door-like gap opened.

Looking out through this gap, it's a completely different scenery.

"With just a wave of his hand, he can tear through space!?"

Seeing Tongtian's actions, having cultivated to the level of Taiyi True Immortal, Gaoyang was secretly shocked in his heart, such a method is truly astonishing.

This Taoist named Tongtian, is his mana truly reaching the heavens? Was he not boasting just now?

If that's really the case, did he miss something by just rejecting his request to accept him as a disciple?

"Alright, off you go!" After opening the gap to leave, seeing Gaoyang's silent look, Tongtian urged.

"Thank you, Taoist!" In the end, the joy of leaving prevailed, thinking that he can finally leave and meet Jiang Liu, Gaoyang felt joyful and put away the small sense of regret he had just felt, sincerely bowed and thanked Tongtian.

After expressing thanks, Gaoyang then turned to leave.

Seeing Gaoyang sincerely bow and thank him, Tongtian's expression slightly relaxed.

Then watching her turn to leave, he felt slightly moved and suddenly called out, "Wait..."

"Taoist, is there anything else?" Turning back, Gaoyang asked, looking at Tongtian.

In his heart, though slightly alert, could it be at this critical moment he's regretting?

"Although it's not yet time for us to form a master-disciple bond, there's still a certain connection as you'll likely be my only disciple in the future..."

Tongtian spoke, his tone slightly melancholy, making Gaoyang feel a hint of sadness.

Immediately, Tongtian waved his hand, and a cyan treasure sword flew to Gaoyang.

"This sword is called Green Duckweed, it's been my protective item for years. Since there's little chance I'll use it anytime, I'll leave it for you to protect yourself!"

"This..." Looking at the cyan treasure sword in front of her, Gaoyang hesitated a bit.

Then declined politely, "Taoist, as they say, it's not right to accept rewards without achievements, we met by chance..."

"Enough, a gift from an elder shouldn't be refused, don't say so much, take the Green Duckweed Sword and go, my disciple must not be bullied again, and besides, I didn't say I was giving it to you, it's just a loan!" Tongtian waved his hand impatiently.

"In that case, thank you, Taoist!" Seeing Tongtian's demeanor, Gaoyang thought for a moment, reached out to take the sword, thanked him once again, and then turned and walked out through the spatial gap.

After Gaoyang left, the spatial gap slowly closed.

"Hmm, my disciple is quite interesting, not knowing my reputation? Even thinking I'm bragging? Interesting!"

"Since she wants to leave, then let her leave!"

"However, walking through the Three Realms and Six Paths with the Green Duckweed Sword, she will surely realize I'm speaking truthfully, by then, she won't refuse to be a disciple, right?"

Murmuring secretly, Tongtian's lips slightly curled up.

Curious to see the reaction of various forces when the Green Duckweed Sword is revealed.

Even more curious to see Gaoyang's reaction at that time?

It's interesting to think about, isn't it?

Also, when Gaoyang understands my identity and realizes my existence, thinking back to rejecting me, her intestines might turn green with regret, right?

Hmm, since she rejected me, next time she wants to become my disciple, it won't be that easy.

Then, I must hold a bit of an air...

Regardless of what mischievous thoughts Tongtian has at this moment, Gaoyang casually sheathes the Green Duckweed Sword at her waist.

Compared to Tongtian, compared to the Green Duckweed Sword, what Gaoyang cares most about is finally leaving the peculiar deserted island.

Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep...

Just as she walked out, suddenly, a series of beeping sounds bombarded Gaoyang's mind.

Opening the chat bar, Gaoyang saw messages from Jiang Liu flooding the screen.

Hundreds or even thousands of messages.