Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 955 - 955: Zhu Bajie's Awakening (12th Update)

As the saying goes, in chaotic times, heavy laws must be used, and serious illnesses require strong medicine!

Regarding Zhu Bajie's laziness and his indulgence in beauty, Jiang Liu naturally had to use harsh tactics.

Not expecting to completely cure Zhu Bajie, but some things need to be corrected so he doesn't affect important matters, right?

People, after all, must grow on their own. Even as a master, it is impossible to constantly be by his side, supervising him, right?

Therefore, after leaving that cave, Jiang Liu appeared very heartless, no longer having any contact with Zhu Bajie.

These days, his mind was fully immersed in the demon-clearing work in the North Julu State.

Several days passed, and several demons and ghosts that had escaped from the underground prison were eliminated. Additionally, some demons in the North Julu State who weren't wise enough and tried to attack him were also dealt with. Life was relatively peaceful.

Although many experience points were gained from slaying demons, the level was stuck and couldn't be raised, so everything still revolved around completing the task.

Beep beep beep!

On this day, Jiang Liu was in action again, working with the Good Corpse and Evil Corpse to slay some Taiyi True Immortal-level demons that had gathered together. Suddenly, the sound of a message came from his friends list.

Jiang Liu opened his friends list and saw that Zhu Bajie's avatar was flashing.

Seeing this, Jiang Liu's lips slightly curled into a smile.

When he opened the message to look, he found that Zhu Bajie stated he had already started clearing demons in the South Zhanbu State and asked for another chance from him.

"That's more like it..."

Looking at the message from Zhu Bajie, Jiang Liu nodded to himself.

A few days ago, asking for a chance from him? Was it just lip service?

He needs to show action to let him see his sincerity before he can decide whether or not to give him a chance, right?

It seems that now he finally figured out to act first, and then talk?

With a slight smile, Jiang Liu then closed the dialogue box. He didn't say yes to Zhu Bajie's message, nor did he say no.

Just as if he hadn't seen it.

Over in the South Zhanbu State, with the thought of redemption, Zhu Bajie began clearing demons very quickly.

With his Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation level, plus the enhancement of his equipment, holding a map, he searched for the whereabouts of those demons one by one, raising his Nine-Toothed Rake to strike them down.

When Zhu Bajie gets serious, his efficiency is very high.

Although usually lazy, a serious Zhu Bajie is still quite capable.

Just like in the original work, when serious, Zhu Bajie could battle Sun Wukong and Demon King Ox for hundreds of rounds without falling behind, as one can see.

However, while clearing these demons and ghosts, every quarter of an hour, Zhu Bajie had to open the chat box to see if his master had replied to his message.

A whole day passed, and shockingly, his master hadn't replied to his message, which made Zhu Bajie feel anxious.

Is Master unwilling to pay attention to him, still angry at him?

But then, on second thought, Zhu Bajie felt it was quite good.

It's impossible for Master not to have time to check messages for a whole day, so he must be deliberately not responding, right?

Although Master hasn't said he forgives him, he also didn't say anything harsh.

Perhaps, at this time, Master's heart is wavering too? So, unsure of how to reply to him?

After thinking carefully, it seems to make sense?

In that case, as long as Master is wavering, that's good news.

If he continues to work hard to show his sincerity, one day, Master will forgive him, right?

Thinking of this, Zhu Bajie secretly encouraged himself.

In the following days, the demon-clearing work in the four great states continued.

On the map, the demons and ghosts who had escaped were gradually cleared.

In the three realms and six paths, many powerful figures were paying attention to the Journey to the West for Scriptures team.

Seeing Xuanzang and his team splitting into four groups, swiftly clearing these chaotic demons in the four great states, many people nodded silently.

No matter what thoughts they held towards the Buddhist Sect, Xuanzang's actions were still admirable.

Not only does he have a heart of great compassion, vowing to eradicate these demons and ghosts facing such a situation, but he is also a man of action.

After making the great vow, he acted immediately, with a swift and decisive attitude. In just about a month, seven to eight out of ten of those escaped demons and ghosts have been eliminated, haven't they?

"It is destined by the Heavenly Dao that Xuanzang is the central figure of this Journey to the West for Scriptures. Indeed, he has qualities as valuable as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, different from others in the Buddhist Sect!"

Through this vow and his actions, many people now have a clearer understanding and impression of Xuanzang.

Moreover, this level of power is truly astonishing. Just a few people managed to eliminate seventy to eighty percent of those demons and ghosts in about a month?

With such power, it's no wonder he has accomplished so many earth-shattering deeds recently.

Although the Journey to the West for Scriptures team is the center of the Immeasurable Kalpa and is extremely dangerous.

Yet, it must be admitted that Xuanzang indeed has a heart full of great compassion and kindness.

Perhaps, it was precisely because of this heart that he was able to kill Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva for the benefit of the people of the Lion Camel Kingdom?

If one does not have enough conviction in one's heart, how could a disciple of the Buddhist Sect turn against the Bodhisattvas of the Buddhist Sect so ruthlessly?

...

In the Void Realm, Maitreya Buddha knelt on the ground, and in front of him stood a lean monk.

"Disciple Maitreya, greets the Sect Master!" Maitreya Buddha lowered his head, speaking respectfully.

Although he is one of the Three-World Buddhas, and the Tathagata is currently the head of the Buddhist Sect.

However, Maitreya is very clear that the true rulers of the Buddhist Sect are still the two Sage Sect Masters.

"Disciple has disgraced the Sect Master! Thank you, Sect Master, for your rescue!" Maitreya lowered his head, his face showing gratitude and guilt, as he spoke to Zhunti.

"That mysterious person, holding the Tai Chi Diagram, even Randeng was not his opponent, let alone you, who have fallen to the Great Luo Realm. It is only natural that you are no match for him!" Zhunti had no intention of blaming Maitreya and said this.

"Thank you for the Sect Master's magnanimity!" Hearing Zhunti's words, Maitreya once again expressed his gratitude.

"However, I have some bad news for you. Although you were saved by me, the entire Eastern Temple has been leveled, and even the underground prison was destroyed, allowing all the demons and ghosts inside to escape!" After a brief moment of silence, Zhunti then spoke to Maitreya.

"This..." Hearing Zhunti's words, Maitreya Buddha lowered his head, silent.

Sadness, there certainly was.

The Eastern Temple was his Taoist Arena, and its destruction was of course a cause for sadness.

But to say that he was too sad? Not really.

After all, his own life is the most important, right? As long as his life is saved, there will be plenty of opportunities to rebuild the Eastern Temple in the future.

After a brief moment of silence, Maitreya Buddha spoke: "Buddha, the countless demons and ghosts causing trouble will certainly lead to great chaos in the world. I wonder how it should be handled?"

"Don't worry!" As Maitreya Buddha's words fell, a smile appeared on Zhunti's face.

Seeing the smile on Zhunti's face, Maitreya Buddha was stunned.

What is going on? The Eastern Temple has been destroyed, and countless demons imprisoned in the underground prison have escaped, causing chaos in the world. But the Sect Master can still smile?

"Firstly, moved by the chaos caused by the demons, Xuanzang, filled with great compassion, made a great vow to eliminate the disasters brought by these demons! Otherwise, he would not proceed Westward, and this matter has already received the response of the Great Dao Thunder Sound. This matter has also greatly enhanced the Buddhist Sect's reputation!" Zhunti explained.

"Indeed, that is true!" Maitreya Buddha agreed upon hearing this, nodding in assent.

At this, Maitreya Buddha continued: "Furthermore, the Journey to the West for Scriptures will necessarily involve ninety-nine eighty-one trials, and this matter is sure to add another calamity to it!"

"Yes, your words make sense!" The Journey to the West for Scriptures, ninety-nine eighty-one trials is a certainty, and this could be seen as an unexpected joy of adding one more calamity?

"Additionally..."

Pausing briefly, Zhunti continued: "That mysterious person, ruthless in actions, actually broke the underground prison and released countless demons and ghosts. This action is against the harmony of heaven and earth, provoking the wrath of the Heavenly Dao, and he has already suffered Heavenly Retribution!"

"Heavenly Retribution!? Could it be? Has the mysterious person been executed by the Heavenly Dao!?" Hearing about the Heavenly Retribution, Maitreya Buddha's spirit was lifted, and he asked eagerly.

Heavenly Retribution clearly means punishment by the Heavenly Dao, and when the Heavenly Dao punishes, the consequences are certainly severe!

"Not quite, but after experiencing Heavenly Retribution, the mysterious person's cultivation level will at least drop by one major realm, and he might never be able to break through again; presumably, he is now incapable of flaunting his power!" Zhunti's face showed a smile as he spoke.

"Indeed, that's certainly a matter of great joy!" Hearing that the mysterious person's cultivation level would drop by at least one major realm and might never advance again, Maitreya Buddha was delighted.

"However, until today, we still don't know the identity of that mysterious person! Who could simultaneously wield the Absolute Immortal Sword and the Tai Chi Diagram, two Supreme Treasures!" In his joy, Maitreya Buddha suddenly said.

"Yes, this matter is indeed very puzzling. In the world, how can there be two Absolute Immortal Swords!"

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken! The Tai Chi Diagram in his hand may not be the same one Laozi holds!"

"This matter is extremely mysterious, it seems we need to focus some effort on this person!"

"It's hard to say, but he might acquire the Pangu Banner? Chaos Bell? Or even treasures like the Seven-Treasure Wonderful Tree in the future?"

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