Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 934 - 934: Kunpeng's Congratulations

There's a saying that goes, "intentionally planting flowers and they don't bloom, unintentionally planting willows and they create shade."

Now, this saying is more suitable than ever to describe Jiang Liu's mood.

Originally, when the sound of the great Dao thundered, the Ming Sect hidden in the shadows was directly exposed, making Jiang Liu feel this situation was extremely tricky, unable to think of a solution immediately.

If the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect truly decided to act ruthlessly, given Ming Sect's current sparse situation, it would be wiped out in an instant.

But unexpectedly, the Tathagata Buddha actually sent the Medicine Buddha to congratulate them, leaving Jiang Liu and all the Ming Sect followers completely baffled.

In the end, after Jiang Liu thought it over and understood what was happening, he was somewhat dumbfounded, with mixed feelings.

From an identity perspective, the relationship between himself and Gaoyang was well known across the three realms, and the fight between Gaoyang and the Scorpion Demon officially established the sect hierarch's wife's identity.

Thus, she replacing Red Boy as the vice sect hierarch, serving as the apparent leader of Ming Sect, was entirely reasonable.

Moreover, Gaoyang appeared as the leader of the Ming Sect, plus with the Green Duckweed Sword in her hand, at this moment, the Tathagata might think the hidden big figure behind Ming Sect was Sect Master Tongtian? That also seemed entirely reasonable.

So, Ming Sect's big burden, having Sect Master Tongtian as the big figure to carry it?

That truly made Jiang Liu feel as if a pie had fallen on his head.

Luck! This truly was luck!

If it were any other saint carrying the burden, they would definitely come out to clarify.

But Sect Master Tongtian? By carrying this burden, perhaps he could bring troubles to the Buddhist Sect and even the Heavenly Court?

Perhaps he might find carrying this burden delightful?

In Jiang Liu's view, Sect Master Tongtian had absolutely no reason not to carry this burden!

"It's really something, by coincidence, I seem to owe Sect Master Tongtian a great favor, not even for the first time..."

Thinking of this burden, and then about himself wielding the Absolute Immortal Sword and being regarded as Sect Master Tongtian's disciple, Jiang Liu silently muttered in his heart.

However, no matter what, this matter was an unexpected delight for Jiang Liu.

With Sect Master Tongtian's grand banner, Jiang Liu believed that even if Ming Sect developed openly, there wouldn't be much of a problem.

The most crucial thing was, the actual owner behind Ming Sect was Sect Master Tongtian!?

He himself had never said this, it was the Tathagata and others who imagined it!

Even if Sect Master Tongtian was unwilling to carry the burden, it shouldn't be blamed on him, right?

With such thoughts from the Tathagata, naturally, many others thought the same.

Even though some people's reactions were slower, they also understood after seeing the Tathagata come to congratulate them.

Thus, as the Medicine Buddha left, a steady stream of people came to congratulate them in succession.

On the Heavenly Court's side, they sent Emperor Ziwei, one of the Four Royals, who represented the Great Jade Emperor's intentions to express congratulations.

Emperor Ziwei, as one of the only two remaining Four Royals, naturally had a very high status. His personal visit to congratulate also showed the Great Jade Emperor's sincerity.

As both the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court sent representatives to congratulate, Flame Cloud Entertainment City became extremely lively, with a continuous flow of people coming to congratulate.

The two Taoist boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, from the Wuzhuang Mahjong Monastery, came to congratulate on behalf of the Immortal Zhenyuan.

Tian Boxun, under Ancestor Minghe, came to congratulate.

Even the Black Robe from the Demon Realm's Great Nirvana Temple came to congratulate.

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For a full half month, Flame Cloud Entertainment City was lively. Many experts under Quasi-Saints came to congratulate, creating a lineup that startled many people.

But thinking about it, it was to be expected; these people were all giving face to Sect Master Tongtian!

The lively celebrations lasted a full half month, with various big figures coming to the Ming Sect to congratulate, before gradually calming down.

However, during these days, somewhere in the North Sea, Kunpeng's heart was conflicted.

Had Sect Master Tongtian hidden in the shadows and created the Ming Sect? Most Quasi-Saints went to congratulate, should he also go and congratulate?

From the perspective of the Demon Clan, Kunpeng felt he should go and congratulate.

After all, after the war between the Shamans and Demons, the Demon Clan was heavily damaged. If not for Sect Master Tongtian's Sect of Intercepting that admitted disciples without discrimination, sheltering countless Demons, the damages would have been much greater. Therefore, as the Demon Master, not congratulating would be unreasonable.

However, from a personal standpoint, Kunpeng was reluctant to go!

Kunpeng clearly remembered the time when the Flame Mountain clashed with the Journey to the West Team, and when Master Wuchao was transformed by the Tenth Crown Prince and tangled with him.

At the time, the Tenth Crown Prince shouted loudly, releasing a sky-overflowing sword qi that directly suppressed him to the bottom of the North Sea.

From a personal standpoint, he certainly did not want to congratulate Sect Master Tongtian.

Therefore, during these days, Kunpeng was in conflict, watching the lively scene at Flame Cloud Entertainment City with no intention of joining in the fun.

But seeing the liveliness gradually diminishing, after thinking it over multiple times, Kunpeng finally decided to head towards Flame Cloud Entertainment City.

No matter what, Sect Master Tongtian's reputation among the Demon Clan was still very high, surpassing even himself as the Demon Master.

If I don't offer my congratulations, what will the other members of the Demon Clan think? In that case, my standing in the Demon Clan will inevitably become even lower, won't it?

"Alas..."

Transforming into the true form of the Kunpeng, flying through the sky, Kunpeng thought about his position in the Demon Clan and sighed deeply in his heart.

In ancient times, I was the Demon Master, with a status second only to the two Demon Emperors.

Unfortunately, during the Great War between Shamans and Demons, I fled the final battle, and the Demon Clan regards me as a traitor.

Since then, I've had almost no reputation within the Demon Clan.

In fact, Kunpeng doesn't feel he was wrong! It's just that fate played its tricks!

As the Demon Master, Kunpeng naturally has feelings for the Demon Clan.

But the Great War between Shamans and Demons, and the Immeasurable Kalpa destined the fall of the Demon Clan. If I had stubbornly followed the two Demon Emperors to the end, I would have ended up dead as well.

I just wanted to live; is that wrong!?

Originally, as the Demon Master, Kunpeng held some of the Demon Clan's destiny, but ever since the Great War, I've had almost no reputation, and that destiny for the Demon Clan has almost vanished.

Just looking at what I've gone through these past few years shows this.

When I had just left the mountains, at Flame Mountain, I was heavily injured by a Sky-Overflowing Sword Qi from Sect Master Tongtian, pressed beneath the North Sea!

Then, dragging my severely injured body, I tried to rely on the lush blood aura of the Netherworld Blood Sea to recover, but I ended up fighting Ancestor Minghe.

Yet again, I gained no advantage, instead worsening my injuries.

Then what? Due to the Hongmeng Purple Qi, I fought with Maitreya Buddha.

Originally, Maitreya Buddha was not my match, but in the end, Jieyin shamelessly cast the Jieyin Treasure Banner, and if it weren't for Goddess Nvwa's Red Embroidered Ball to save me, I might have died at Jieyin's hands.

As the previous Demon Master of the Demon Clan, and considering myself the strongest below the Saints, on the premise that Saints cannot appear in the Three Realms and Six Paths, Kunpeng thought his power should have been invincible.

However, for these past few years, my injuries have never healed!

Shaking his head, Kunpeng expelled this stifling feeling from his heart. With his speed, he naturally soon arrived above Flame Cloud Entertainment City.

The massive form that could block out the sky and sun immediately turned Flame Cloud Entertainment City from day to what seemed like night.

Of course, the appearance of the Demon Master Kunpeng, without hiding his form, caught the attention of Flame Cloud Entertainment City.

Countless people raised their heads, looking at the sky-covering Kunpeng, secretly amazed in their hearts.

"Demon Master Kunpeng, here to offer congratulations, congratulating the establishment of the Ming Sect!"

The enormous figure flying in mid-air transformed into a Taoist Body, and the voice of Demon Master Kunpeng rang out, speaking.

Has the Demon Master Kunpeng come in person to offer congratulations!?

It must be said, this action shocked many people.

The Great Jade Emperor, Tathagata, and even Wutian Buddha, these quasi-saint figures all sent their regards, yet none appeared in person.

Instead, the Demon Master Kunpeng came personally to offer congratulations!?

Moreover, it's worth noting that the Demon Master Kunpeng is a premier figure among quasi-saints with a level 100 Blue UI.

Naturally, the appearance of Demon Master Kunpeng brought serious attention from the Ming Sect, and he was well received.

The Demon Master Kunpeng did not come empty-handed, either. As a congratulatory gift, he left behind a Fire Essence Pill, saying it was a treasure once bestowed upon him by Demon Emperor Dijun, which he is giving as a gift.

"Hmm, so Demon Master Kunpeng has personally come to offer congratulations?" In the Illusionary Demon Cave, Jiang Liu was taking a break after dealing with Master Golden Cicada, and as Gaoyang opened the video, he silently nodded.

To be honest, Jiang Liu has no significant relationship with Kunpeng, nor does he have any deep grudges.

The only encounter perhaps was when the difficulty at Flame Mountain increased because of him, nothing more.

And then? I witnessed his battle with Ancestor Minghe in the Blood Sea, and through the video connection with Yuanling, I saw his battle with Maitreya Buddha, gaining no advantage both times.

"Judging by his appearance, the injuries he sustained under the attack of the Jieyin Treasure Banner haven't fully healed yet!" Jiang Liu remembered that Kunpeng's shoulder was shattered back then, and seeing that he still seemed somewhat unbalanced in his movements, Jiang Liu muttered in his heart.

"Gaoyang, give Kunpeng three bottles of Healing Potion as a return gift!" Jiang Liu thought that maintaining a good relationship with Kunpeng might be advantageous, so he said to Gaoyang.

"Senior Kunpeng, thank you for the Fire Essence Pill. As they say, courtesy demands reciprocity; here are three bottles of potion as a return gift. I hope Senior Kunpeng will not refuse!" Following Jiang Liu's words, Gaoyang spoke and promptly took out three bottles of Healing Potion.

"Isn't this the very Healing Divine Medicine that's been such a hot topic recently? Thank you!" Seeing Gaoyang present three bottles of Healing Potion, Kunpeng's eyes lit up.

This Divine Medicine initially made waves when Sun Wukong used it to turn the tables in his fight against Master Leizhen, showcasing its powerful capabilities.

Then, whether the Heavenly Court or the Buddhist Sect, they all sought to get their hands on it, but none seemed to have succeeded.

Yet now, Gaoyang actually gifted me three bottles?

Considering Gaoyang's connection with Xuanzang, it's no surprise she would have this Healing Divine Medicine!

Accepting the three bottles of Healing Potion, Kunpeng found his impression of the Ming Sect improved. Many came to offer congratulations to the Ming Sect, but it seemed like only he received a return gift?

To some extent, this indicates the Ming Sect values him, doesn't it?

As the saying goes, it's not the shortage that's worrying but the inequality; being favored always moves people!