Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 957 - 957: Emperor Ziwei

"Hmm, that's great. So, in the future, every move of Maitreya Buddha will be under my surveillance?"

Jiang Liu, looking at the information Yuanling sent, nodded to himself, feeling very satisfied.

Originally, for Jiang Liu, having Yuanling wait there was a gamble, betting that Maitreya Buddha would definitely go back to check on the ruins of the Eastern Temple.

Although he knows his home was destroyed, it's still very likely that Maitreya Buddha would go there to take a look, right?

If he arrives at the Eastern Temple and finds only Yuanling waiting there, what will Maitreya Buddha think?

After all, it's just a matter of waiting a bit longer, so Jiang Liu and Yuanling had a good chat about this topic.

Yuanling was also willing to wait, so since the battle at the Eastern Temple ended, Yuanling stayed well in those ruins.

He even used his ability to bring down sweet dew, trying to modify the environment of the Eastern Temple ruins into a beautiful basin.

Now it seems this idea has indeed been realized.

It's only been about a month, and Maitreya Buddha has already returned to the Mortal World, and naturally, he has found Yuanling.

As expected, everything was as Jiang Liu had imagined. Maitreya Buddha, deeply moved, paid special attention to Yuanling and wanted to nurture him well.

The more he valued Yuanling, the more every move of Maitreya Buddha became transparent to himself.

If that's the case, with the so-called job of coordinating the Journey to the West now under his watch, naturally, the Journey to the West job is under his control too.

Moreover, the main thing is that by mastering every move of Maitreya Buddha, whenever there's a chance, can he go out and 'farm' him a bit?

Maitreya Buddha has been 'farmed' twice, the first time he was killed, and the second time he was only knocked unconscious, both times yielding many Experience Points, almost like a treasure trove.

With such a character, Jiang Liu feels there's no need to kill him; wouldn't it be great to 'farm' him a few more times?

"Very well, from now on, keep watching every move of Maitreya Buddha, and report to me any time there's an issue!" Jiang Liu chatted a bit more with Yuanling, then closed the chat after reminding him once more.

For Jiang Liu, the matter between Yuanling and Maitreya Buddha was a casual investment that yielded great returns, bringing him natural joy.

But this is merely a small side episode. At present, the primary concern in Jiang Liu's mind is the matter of all the demons that escaped from the underground of Eastern Temple.

Only after resolving this matter can he recover his strength.

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Leaving aside Jiang Liu and his team who are scattered across the four continents, searching and eliminating those rampaging demons and ghosts, meanwhile, in the Heavenly Court, Emperor Ziwei sits quietly on his throne.

In front of him, a Golden Armored God General brings a demon to Emperor Ziwei.

"Feidan, I didn't expect we would meet again in such a way today, did you?" Emperor Ziwei sits upright on his throne, looking down, and says to the demon before him.

Before Emperor Ziwei, the demon appears like a mouse, though manifesting a humanoid Taoist Body, it has a sneaky and cunning look.

"Emperor Ziwei, now that you're one of the Four Royals of the Heavenly Court, I must congratulate you!" said the demon named Feidan, with a smile on his face.

"Thank you for your congratulations!" Hearing Feidan's words, Emperor Ziwei nodded slightly.

"During the calamity of the Shaman-Demon Tribulation, you were one of the ten major demon gods of the Demon Clan, your imposing presence is something I still remember!"

"Originally, I thought upon meeting again, I would still dwell on the past grievances, but now it seems that it no longer holds any meaning!" Emperor Ziwei, with a somewhat introspective expression, spoke to Feidan.

Indeed, there were many emotions in Emperor Ziwei's heart.

Back then, during the era of the Shaman and Demon Clans dominating the world, even the six Saints had not yet attained Saintliness and dared not go against the momentum of the two clans.

At that time, there were some past conflicts between Emperor Ziwei and Feidan, in fact, he suffered a loss at the hands of an Ancient Demon God.

But now, upon meeting again, Feidan has become a wanted character, while he himself has become one of the Four Royals of the Heavenly Court.

This scene allows one to clearly understand the saying "the winds of fortune change."

Originally, because of some past grievances, upon meeting again, Emperor Ziwei thought he would be very happy to finally get a chance to avenge old wrongs.

However, once they actually met, Emperor Ziwei found that he was filled only with reflections, reflections on the winds of fortune changing and the whims of fate.

And more reflections on being one of the Four Royals and who knows what the future holds for himself?

Perhaps even wondering if he might fall during this Immeasurable Kalpa?

Emperor Ziwei, with many emotions in his heart, did not rush to speak. Feidan naturally nodded and stood humbly before Emperor Ziwei, not daring to interrupt his thoughts.

After a long while, Emperor Ziwei finally recollected himself and refocused his gaze on Feidan, saying, "Feidan, with our identities, coupled with the past grievances, originally after meeting again, I should have killed you!"

"Thank you, Great Emperor, thank you, Great Emperor!" Hearing the words of the Ziwei Emperor, Feidan hurriedly nodded, continuously expressing his gratitude.

Obviously, from the Ziwei Emperor's words, he could tell, it seemed he didn't intend to kill him.

"Don't be so quick to rejoice!" Seeing Feidan's happy demeanor, Ziwei Emperor shook his head and said, "Whether you live or die is something that depends on your own actions."

"Please show me, Great Emperor!" Feidan's heart sank, secretly shaking his head.

Indeed, having been specifically brought here, he wouldn't let him off so easily. Feidan couldn't tell what exactly he wanted.

"It's very simple!" Hearing Feidan's words, the Ziwei Emperor's lips curled slightly into a smile and said, "I need you to hide for half a year, in a place where no one can find you!"

"Ah!? Hide? In a place where no one can find me?" Hearing Ziwei Emperor's words, Feidan was slightly taken aback.

Apparently, he never thought that the task assigned by the Ziwei Emperor could be so simple?

"That's right, as long as you can hide where no one can find you, then you will be free afterwards! I will spare your life!" The Ziwei Emperor nodded in acknowledgment and made his promise.

"Alright! I understand! Thank you, Great Emperor!" Upon hearing these words from the Ziwei Emperor, Feidan hurriedly nodded,

This is simple. Yet, who would have thought the Ziwei Emperor specifically caught him just for such a simple task?

Even if he hadn't said a word, he would have found a way to hide!

"I have a treasure here, which I will lend to you!" Despite Feidan already nodding in agreement, the Ziwei Emperor seemed still uneasy about it. After thinking it over, he turned his palm, taking out a radiant treasure bead.

"What's this? A Hidden Dragon Pearl? The holder of this can hide so well that even divine prophecy cannot trace it!" Upon seeing the treasure brought out by the Ziwei Emperor, Feidan's face exhibited astonishment again.

By holding this treasure, no one could possibly find him.

To help him hide, the Ziwei Emperor even chose to lend him such a treasure?

"It's good that you recognize it! Quickly take it and hide!" Slightly nodding, the Ziwei Emperor urged Feidan.

Feidan accepted the Hidden Dragon Pearl handed to him by the Ziwei Emperor, expressed his gratitude verbally, and then turned to leave.

Even though he's not sure of the Ziwei Emperor's true intentions, upon examination, this whole event seems beneficial to him, right?

Thus, Feidan naturally wouldn't refuse.

With the Hidden Dragon Pill in hand, Feidan left the Ziwei Emperor's palace. After pondering for a moment, he directly entered the mortal world to find a place to hide.

Relying on the effects of the Hidden Dragon Pill, Feidan believes that no one in the world can find him anymore.

Yet, watching the figure of Feidan leaving, Ziwei Emperor's face slowly curved into a smile, one of confidence and assurance.

Feeling that everything was within his grasp.

"Very good!" The scheme he laid out was already unfolding, Ziwei Emperor nodded in satisfaction.

Now, the Journey to the West pilgrimage team had halted their journey due to the demons that escaped from the Eastern Temple. The Ziwei Emperor was naturally aware of this.

And Feidan is one of the most powerful demons from beneath the Eastern Temple!

Xuanzang had made a grand vow that unless the threat of these demons was eliminated, he would not proceed further west.

Therefore, if he secretly hinders the situation where Xuanzang could never find Feidan, it should add another calamity to his path, right?

The Four Royals can each have another chance to create a calamity for the scripture-seeking team, earning merit.

Unfortunately, aside from the Zhenwu Emperor, the Emperor of Longevity and the Empress Qinghua have both perished, so naturally, Ziwei Emperor is cautious at heart.

Have Feidan hide so that Xuanzang and his companions can't find his trace.

Even with Tingdi's assistance, the holder of the Hidden Dragon Pill cannot be heard.

So, when they become completely at a loss, he can then step in to help them find Feidan.

In this way, not only does it add another calamity to the Journey to the West team, ensuring an opportunity to earn merit.

At the same time, it also helps him gain favor with the Journey to the West team.

Isn't that essentially reaping benefits from both sides?

Upon careful consideration, this plan isn't difficult to carry out, and it seems to pose no danger to himself.

The Ziwei Emperor silently praised himself.