Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 940 - 940: Level 80, New Function Unlocked

The heavens and earth trembled!

After Randeng Buddha fled, the entire world shook, and almost everyone was dumbstruck.

Randeng Buddha was actually defeated!?

Anyone with a bit of insight understood what Randeng Buddha's existence signified.

In this world, besides the Saints, perhaps only Kong Xuan could defeat him?

As for top figures like Ancestor Minghe and Kunpeng, they might have only stood a chance against him, but the actual outcome was unknown to anyone.

But now, there's one more person in the world who can defeat Randeng Buddha, and that is the mysterious figure!

Yes, the mysterious figure, until today, no one knows the true identity of this mysterious figure.

But, wielding both the Absolute Immortal Sword and the Tai Chi Diagram? This person surely has a deep connection with the Three Pure Ones, right?

However, since the Deification Calamity, haven't the originally brotherly Three Pure Ones gone their separate ways?

Why is it that someone can wield both the Absolute Immortal Sword and the Tai Chi Diagram!? It's truly puzzling!

Nonetheless, no matter how puzzling, one thing is certain, and that is this mysterious figure's power is incredibly formidable—even Randeng Buddha is no match for him.

Aside from the Saints, there might not be anyone in the world who can definitely defeat him!

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"An Immeasurable Kalpa, so terrifying, even Randeng got defeated? Scary, I better stay put in the Blood Sea. This Immeasurable Kalpa is a heavenly catastrophe, not just concerning the Journey to the West for Scriptures team alone..."

In the Netherworld Blood Sea, Ancestor Minghe, already known as the greatest survivalist of the Three Realms, felt even more intimidated after learning about Randeng Buddha's great defeat and flight.

Resolutely deciding not to step out of the Netherworld Blood Sea during this Immeasurable Kalpa, not even his avatars.

"That mysterious figure can actually wield the Tai Chi Diagram!?" In the North Sea, Kunpeng too was shaken by this news, of course, the most shocking to him was the power of the Tai Chi Diagram.

"I must work harder! If this treasure can be completely restored, it would definitely not be inferior to the Tai Chi Diagram, or maybe even superior by a bit!" Seeing the strength of the Tai Chi Diagram, Kunpeng was again filled with fervor.

In front of him, several irregular massive iron pieces had already fused together, vaguely resembling a large bell, but only half of it.

After years of collection, the fragmented Eastern Emperor Bell had only been assembled to this extent. To completely collect it, who knows how many more years it would take.

"Randeng didn't actually die? What a pity..."

In the Demon Realm, the Great Nirvana Temple, Wutian remained in seclusion. If it weren't for the great thunder of the Dao awakening him, he perhaps wouldn't even have known about Randeng's fight with the Good Corpse. But upon learning of the outcome, Wutian regretfully shook his head before immersing himself and continuing his retreat.

In terms of cultivation level, achieving Saint status for himself was impossible, but progressing further as a Quasi-Saint was still within reach.

Wutian surely had to seize this opportunity and advance further still.

"Randeng Buddha actually suffered a great defeat and fled? Yaoji, back then being able to escape alive from his hands, you truly had luck on your side!"

On the Heavenly Court's side, the Great Jade Emperor and Empress were together. Upon hearing the news of Randeng Buddha's great defeat, they couldn't help but express their thoughts to Yaoji.

"Yes, fortunately, he didn't reveal the Tai Chi Diagram back then!" Empress also nodded, still looking a bit fearful.

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Let's not delve into what thoughts the great figures of the world have regarding Randeng Buddha's great defeat and escape.

No matter what, after this battle, the mysterious figure's reputation grew immensely!

Previously, the strength of the mysterious figure was primarily due to the Absolute Immortal Sword he wielded. His personal power? It was merely seen as stepping into the Quasi-Saint realm.

But after this battle, leaving aside what the Absolute Immortal Sword and Tai Chi Diagram represented, he undeniably stood as one of the top figures within the Quasi-Saint ranks by his own merit.

Although there's no clear evidence indicating this mysterious figure is a member of the Ming Sect, from the fact that he appeared twice to aid Gaoyang, it showed a close relationship!

With such a magnate secretly guarding them, though the Ming Sect couldn't compare to Buddhism or the Heavenly Court in terms of power or influence, they had become a force not to be underestimated.

Despite these changes in the situation, Jiang Liu still remained within the Illusionary Demon Cave cultivating.

However, frequently having video chats with Gaoyang, Jiang Liu still kept himself well aware of events.

"What a treasure!" Jiang Liu's heart secretly rejoiced over the Tai Chi Diagram in his spatial pouch.

It is indeed a treasure, worthy of the nearly 10 million silver spent on it, depleting his resources.

However, it was worth the value, right?

"But, what a pity..." Although satisfied with the power of the Tai Chi Diagram, Jiang Liu shook his head after thinking it over.

The Good Corpse had used the Tai Chi Diagram in front of everyone while wearing the Shadow Robe, so using it under the identity of the Tang Monk would be unwise.

Otherwise, wouldn't it expose his identity?

Starlight gathered once more!

It clearly didn't give Jiang Liu much time to rest. As the starlight came together again, another Master Golden Cicada appeared.

Jiang Liu composed himself and continued to act, adeptly and skillfully. It wasn't a difficult task to slay this Master Golden Cicada.

And so, in the blink of an eye, more than a month went by again.

On this day, Jiang Liu raised his hand, and the Lotus Spell skill descended once more, completely depleting Master Golden Cicada's health bar. The sound of system prompts for gained Experience Points and silver chimed again.

Prompt: Gained 2.85 million Experience Points, gained 735 silver.

Prompt: Level increased by 1, current level is 80.

Prompt: Awakening system unlocked, you can silently recite "Awaken" to open the corresponding operation page.

Prompt: Severance system allows the severing of the second corpse. Please open the severance page to operate.

As this Master Golden Cicada was slain, suddenly, a series of system prompts rang like a rapid-fire sequence, making Jiang Liu feel bombarded and dazed.

However, even though being dazed, it was a feeling of happiness.

It had been so long since he last heard this string of system prompts.

First of all, reaching level 80 was a great joy.

Level 80 means he has reached the peak of Taiyi True Immortal, doesn't it? He distinctly remembered when Sun Wukong was trapped under the Five Elements Mountain, he was at level 80.

Does that mean he has now caught up with Sun Wukong's strength back then?

Six and a half years, achieving such a growth rate, Jiang Liu felt very satisfied.

Additionally, every 10 levels unlocked a new function, and this time reaching level 80 also unlocked a brand new function?

Awakening? It seems quite impressive!

Finally, what's worth mentioning is the severance of corpses.

At level 70, he awakened the corpse severing ability and severed the good corpse; now at level 80, he could sever the evil corpse, which was excellent.

Without further ado, Jiang Liu immediately opened the severance page and chose to sever a corpse.

The good corpse, dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe, had a handsome appearance, with an immortal-like aura, resembling a banished immortal.

With the evil corpse severed, Jiang Liu also designed a rather decent appearance for it.

However, compared to the immortal-like aura of the good corpse, the evil corpse had a stern look, and its violent and evil aura made it akin to the Demon Clan.

"Greetings, Taoist Friend!" The evil corpse sprang out and, with a cold expression, greeted Jiang Liu.

"Greetings, Taoist Friend!" Jiang Liu responded.

Although the three corpses could be considered an extension of himself, they essentially seemed like separate entities.

Therefore, the three corpses were respectful towards him, and Jiang Liu, in turn, was quite courteous to them as well.

The severing of the evil corpse was indeed a delightful event, yet now Jiang Liu felt most curious about the so-called awakening.

What does this awakening mean?

Feeling somewhat curious, Jiang Liu silently recited "awaken," and a semi-transparent page appeared before him.

On the page was a cross-legged silhouette and a skill icon slot.

Jiang Liu carefully examined the corresponding description and finally understood.

As it turns out, the so-called awakening is actually about making himself become aware of the existence of skills.

Simply put, if one comprehends well, the skills can be enhanced to a certain degree.

As for which aspect of enhancement? That depends on one's comprehension.

The cross-legged silhouette represents himself or one of the three corpses meditating on his behalf, while the skill slot is where he places the skill he wants to comprehend.

"This ability seems a bit unimportant..." Jiang Liu murmured to himself after understanding the awakening ability's function.

Indeed, it seemed a bit trivial, didn't it?

Enhancing skills is good, but what if meditating affects his cultivation time?

"Sigh, wait a minute, could it be..."

Just when Jiang Liu felt this awakening ability was somewhat trivial, a thought sparked in his mind.

If he reaches level 100 max level and can no longer increase his level, then what?

How would he further enhance his strength?

Skills are essential, aren't they? If his skills could break through original limits and gain enhancement, his strength might continue to rise, wouldn't it!?

Moreover, mainly those control-type skills are ineffective against Quasi-Saint powerhouses.

But what if he puts control type laws skills into the awakening?

If the awakening could make them effective against Quasi-Saints?

If this truly is the case, then in the future, even when facing Quasi-Saint levels, he could still make a stand, couldn't he!?

Thinking this, Jiang Liu nodded to himself, acknowledging that the awakening ability was pretty formidable, at least for him.

As his power continues to grow, it's inevitable that he would clash with Quasi-Saints. If his law skills were ineffective, his strength would be significantly diminished.

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