Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Sun Wukong and his companions, at this moment, all appeared to be full of vigor.

Quasi-Saint level? For them, perhaps it was indeed very distant, something they had never thought of before.

After all, to have reached the cultivation level of a Daluo Golden Immortal was already a renowned existence in the Three Realms and Six Paths, and as for Quasi-Saints? Which one of them isn't a formidable figure? This was indeed something they had never imagined.

But now, as the entire group had stepped into the level of Daluo Golden Immortal, then entering the next level, wouldn't that be reaching the Quasi-Saint level?

The Taiyi Realm, or even the realm of a Heavenly Immortal, yet hoping to reach Quasi-Saint? That's not ambition, that's daydreaming, aiming too high.

However, for the Journey to the West Scripture Seeking Team that had completely reached the level of Daluo Golden Immortal, at this moment, hoping to reach the Quasi-Saint level?

It seems like a matter of course?

Just like having a monthly salary of a few thousand yuan, dreaming of an annual income of billions, to everyone, this would be a pipe dream.

However, when your annual income reaches the tens of millions, hoping for a billion?

No one would consider you a dreamer anymore...

Originally, none of them had hoped for the cultivation level of a Quasi-Saint, but today, Master Xuanzang directly pointed this out, coupled with Senior Brother Sun Wukong's enthusiastic demeanor, and thinking of the recent days, how swiftly they have been improving by cultivating together with Master in the world of the Map of Mountains and Rivers...

Considering all this, thinking about what Master said, when they reached the Great Thunder Monastery of the Western Heaven, everyone's cultivation should try to approximate the Quasi-Saint level, it didn't seem impossible?

...

Jiang Liu and his disciples planned to hunker down in this Flower Valley, hoping to reach the Quasi-Saint level in their cultivation.

This idea, Kong Xuan naturally knew nothing about. These days, Kong Xuan was also quietly sitting on the mountain, observing Xuanzang and his companions' every move.

Xuanzang and the others appeared to be enjoying themselves, leveling dungeons, enhancing their cultivation through combat, living in the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, and indulging in gourmet food.

Such days looked leisurely and enviable.

Although from Little White Dragon's mouth, Kong Xuan had known that Xuanzang's appearances were entirely for show, but after a while, Kong Xuan started to doubt again.

Was Xuanzang really pretending for him to see? It didn't quite look like it.

Especially since Sha Wujing had unexpectedly also broken through to the Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation level?

"No, Xuanzang is indeed keeping a cool head! He is indeed pretending!" Although he doubted internally, after waiting for a while, Kong Xuan shook his head again.

Jiang Liu's notorious name spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths, but his reputation for kindness was likewise known throughout. For the faith in Journey to the West for Scriptures, to save all beings, it was unwavering.

If he truly wasn't anxious? Kong Xuan found it impossible!

"He must be pretending to be nonchalant to bluff me, his patience is extraordinary, even almost fooled me just now!" Once he solidified his belief, Kong Xuan murmured to himself.

Since he firmly believed Xuanzang was deliberately acting nonchalant, although anxious inside, Kong Xuan still restrained himself and waited quietly.

It's just that, while Kong Xuan could contain himself and wait patiently, at this time, the multitudes of Immortals and Buddhas were secretly astonished by what was happening and found it inexplicable.

The Journey to the West for Scriptures is the most important event in the Three Realms and Six Paths, naturally attracting much attention.

Now that the coordinator of the Journey to the West works was replaced by such a prominent figure like Kong Xuan, it naturally drew even more attention.

It was unknown how Kong Xuan would act after becoming the coordinator of this Journey to the West endeavor.

Many harbored curiosity, covertly watching and observing.

Initially, Kong Xuan came down to a Flower Valley, using the excuse of Xuanzang and others trampling the flowers and grass, directly chastising them.

After a skirmish, he easily defeated the members of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, causing many to nod secretly, not disgracing his reputation as the strongest Quasi-Saint.

To be able to kill even choices like the Emperor Ziwei's followers, there appeared to be no resistance under his hand.

Afterward, he forced the Journey to the West team to stay in the Flower Valley, even making them cultivate a few exotic flowers and herbs before allowing them to leave.

This made several Immortals and Buddhas nod secretly, as such, it easily added another trial, didn't it?

However, as Xuanzang and others were almost imprisoned in the Flower Valley for nearly two months, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team still had not departed, and Kong Xuan remained at ease, causing countless people to be baffled and find it unbelievable.

What's the situation? Logically speaking, this trial should have already been completed, right? But why does Kong Xuan still have Xuanzang and his companions trapped in the Flower Valley?

This is puzzling!

The multitudes of Immortals and Buddhas were astonished by the reason Kong Xuan kept Jiang Liu and his group in the Flower Valley, unable to figure it out.

However, this news reached the ears of two boys in the Doushuai Palace, causing them to look at each other in dismay.

Still the familiar formula, still the familiar taste.

Kong Xuan and Xuanzang's group stayed together, and none of Xuanzang's group seemed to want to leave, which felt very familiar to the two boys.

Initially, when the two transformed into Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King to add tribulations to Xuanzang in the Lower Realm, it was so easy to capture Xuanzang into the cave, right?

However, afterward, Xuanzang was simply like a sticky plaster, refusing to leave the cave.

The scene from back then and the current one are eerily similar, aren't they? It's practically identical, right?

A month passed, and Kong Xuan felt unsettled, so he asked the Little White Dragon about it, learning that Jiang Liu was deliberately pretending for him, which reassured him.

Another month passed, and Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Jiang Liu each advanced a level in Cultivation. Although Kong Xuan felt a bit doubtful.

But he could still keep his composure.

However, as the third month passed, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team still looked carefree, making Kong Xuan a bit restless.

Three months had passed since they trapped Xuanzang's group in Flower Valley, and Xuanzang's group still showed no desire to leave?

How can this be?

Regardless of whether Xuanzang really wants to stay or is pretending for him, it seems it no longer matters.

This tribulation has dragged on for a full three months, and in Kong Xuan's opinion, the time spent is already very long.

No matter if Xuanzang's intention to stay is genuine or fake, it no longer matters, he must come up with a plan to drive them away.

But how should he drive them away?

Really play the part of losing interest and blatantly drive them away? This doesn't seem appropriate, does it?

"It looks like I'll have to pretend they accidentally escaped..." After pondering for a moment, Kong Xuan came up with an idea.

Immediately, taking advantage of the afternoon when Xuanzang and others finished their cultivation within the Map of Mountains and Rivers dungeon, preparing lunch, Kong Xuan stood up and soared into the sky.

"Hey, old man, where are you going?" Watching Kong Xuan, now transformed into an old man, ascend into the sky, Sun Wukong couldn't help but ask loudly towards Kong Xuan.

"Boundless blessings..."

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's inquiry, Kong Xuan smiled to himself and declared his Dao name, followed by saying, "This old man has a feeling in my spirit, there is an opportunity waiting for me outside the heavens. I must leave now, lest the opportunity slips away..."

As his words fell, the old man transformed by Kong Xuan didn't wait for Sun Wukong's reply, his form flickered and he disappeared.

Quickly becoming a black dot, he vanished into the sky.

"Hehehe, Master, that old man has left..." As the old man transformed by Kong Xuan departed, Zhu Bajie gleefully looked at Jiang Liu and said.

"Left? And then what?" Busy in the kitchen, Jiang Liu glanced at Zhu Bajie beside him and asked.

"Needless to say? Obviously we should take this opportunity to escape!" Hearing Jiang Liu's question, Zhu Bajie didn't hesitate and eagerly answered.

"No way, since I promised to stay, how could I go back on my word halfway? Bajie, stop saying such things!" Hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Jiang Liu shook his head and replied seriously.

Although Zhu Bajie seemed completely like a sycophant in front of Jiang Liu, at this moment clearly able to leave, the master still refused to go?

In Zhu Bajie's view, this behavior was completely meaningless.

Zhu Bajie opened his mouth, intending to persuade Jiang Liu.

But before he could speak, Jiang Liu interrupted him directly.

"Enough, I've already decided, stop talking..." Waving his hand, Jiang Liu stopped Zhu Bajie from speaking.

"Well, alright then..." Seeing the Master's firm decision with no room for change, Zhu Bajie shook his head helplessly.

...

On the other side, after randomly finding an excuse, Kong Xuan left Flower Valley for a full five days.

After five days with an excuse of leaving, Kong Xuan estimated that Xuanzang's group should have left that Flower Valley long ago, right?

Taking advantage of his departure, he'll find a chance to intercept them, using their escape as a reason to capture them...

In this way, it should add another tribulation, right?

Thinking of this, Kong Xuan chuckled and turned back.