Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Wahuang Palace, hidden in the Void Realm, is completely independent of the Three Realms and Six Paths.

The Deification War, because Sect Master Tongtian laid down the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, coupled with the Supreme Elder Lord, Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable, and the two Saints of the Western Religion breaking the formation together.

Six Saints, a full five personally participated in the Deification War, and since each Saint possesses the power to destroy heavens and earth, after the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, Hongjun Ancestor, who is one with the Heavenly Dao, explicitly prohibited all Saints from appearing in the Three Realms and Six Paths.

Therefore, all Saints reside in the Void Realm.

Originally, under the Goddess Nvwa in Wahuang Palace, there was also a Spiritual Pearl Boy for company.

However, the Spiritual Pearl Boy encountered the calamity of deification and transformed into Nezha, so Wahuang Palace became even quieter.

"Descendant of the Demon Clan, Kong Xuan, meets Goddess Nvwa..."

In the Void Realm, an enormous Peacock arrived in front of Wahuang Palace, and at the same time, a sharp voice sounded.

"Come in!" Following Kong Xuan's voice, a dignified female voice echoed from within Wahuang Palace.

Upon hearing Goddess Nvwa's words, Kong Xuan spread his wings and directly flew into Wahuang Palace, his form shifted into the appearance of a Taoist Body.

In the great hall of Wahuang Palace, there was a throne, and with Kong Xuan's appearance, petals appeared in the void, slowly falling.

Amidst the swirling petals, a figure appeared on the throne.

Clad in a golden and luxurious long dress, with a dignified and noble appearance, she sat quietly on the throne, and below her, a long snake tail, which did not appear frightening, but rather gave off a sense of majesty and sanctity.

Saint Nvwa sat quietly on her throne, calmly looking at Kong Xuan, not exuding an oppressive air, but rather offering a sense of all-embracing inclusivity.

"Actually, in terms of identity, you should lean more towards the Phoenix Clan!" Nvwa's remark clearly referred to Kong Xuan's self-identification as a member of the Demon Clan.

"The Phoenix gives birth to the Peacock and Roc, that's not wrong, but isn't the Kunpeng also the Demon Master of the Demon Clan?" hearing Nvwa's words, Kong Xuan retorted.

Slightly smiling, as if the sunlight were brilliant, bringing everything to life again.

Nvwa did not dwell on the topic further but directly said, "I wonder what brings you to my Wahuang Palace today?"

At these words, Nvwa paused slightly, then continued, "Since no Saints appear, within the Three Realms and Six Paths, your strength now reigns supreme. Under the Saints, few can rival you!"

"Thank you, Empress, for the compliment!" Upon hearing Goddess Nvwa's words, Kong Xuan's expression was neither delighted nor upset and he replied calmly.

After expressing his thanks, Kong Xuan continued, "The reason I came today is to request something; I hope the Empress will grant it!"

"Oh? Do tell!"

Although Kong Xuan came with a request, Nvwa was not surprised, yet as one of the most powerful beings below the Saints, what could there be that Kong Xuan could not achieve? This piqued Nvwa's curiosity a little.

"Empress, it's like this, I wish to borrow the Demon-Attracting Flag!" Without beating around the bush, Kong Xuan stated his purpose directly.

"The Demon-Attracting Flag? Although it is a Supreme Treasure of the Demon Clan, it can only attract the Demon Clan; what do you intend to do with this treasure?" Nvwa asked upon hearing Kong Xuan's words.

As she spoke, Nvwa secretly pondered in her heart; in this world, which member of the Demon Clan would be worth Kong Xuan using the Demon-Attracting Flag to find?

"My aim is to use the Demon-Attracting Flag to find the Money Rat!" Since he came to Goddess Nvwa to borrow the Demon-Attracting Flag, Kong Xuan naturally had no intention of hiding it from Nvwa.

"The Money Rat can search for treasures across the world, and I am now responsible for overseeing the Journey to the West. The Calamity Book has emerged in response to calamity, and as long as I can obtain this Calamity Book, my work will be much more effective..."

"I see!" Hearing Kong Xuan's words, a look of understanding appeared between the brows of Goddess Nvwa.

Immediately, she nodded slightly, saying, "Since it's for the matter of the Immeasurable Kalpa, I shall help!" As she finished speaking, Goddess Nvwa raised her hand, and the Demon-Attracting Flag appeared in her hand.

"Thank you, Empress!"

Seeing Goddess Nvwa generously take out the Demon-Attracting Flag, excitement appeared on Kong Xuan's face as he extended his hands and lowered his head, saying.

With a wave of Nvwa's hand, the Demon-Attracting Flag flew up and gently landed in Kong Xuan's hands.

After receiving the Demon-Attracting Flag with both hands, Kong Xuan expressed his gratitude once more, then immediately rose and left.

However, just as Kong Xuan was leaving Wahuang Palace, Nvwa spoke, "Not only for the merits of the Immeasurable Kalpa, if one day you truly obtain the Hongmeng Purple Qi and manage to attain the Dao, you will also owe me a great cause and effect..."

Upon hearing Nvwa's words behind him, Kong Xuan's steps paused slightly, then nodded heavily, saying, "That is only natural!"

With those words, Kong Xuan spread his wings and departed from Wahuang Palace, descending into the Mortal World.

Originally, Kong Xuan thought that Goddess Nvwa, dwelling alone in the Void Realm, might not be too familiar with matters concerning the Hongmeng Purple Qi and the mysterious individual, so he only mentioned the search for the Calamity Book, not the more significant connection to the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Unexpectedly, Goddess Nvwa knows everything.

After leaving Wahuang Palace, Kong Xuan secretly sighed in his heart.

Although successfully borrowing the Demon-Attracting Flag is a good thing, it seems petty of me to have concealed the matter of the Hongmeng Purple Qi from Goddess Nvwa when she lent it to me.

Though I sigh in my heart, considering the matters related to Hongmeng Purple Qi, it's understandable that I acted thus.

Calming his mind, Kong Xuan raised his hand, and the Demon-Attracting Flag appeared directly.

No matter what, if I can find the Money Rat and thus uncover the whereabouts of that mysterious man, nothing else matters.

With a flicker of thought, Kong Xuan held the Demon-Attracting Flag, shook it a few times, and spoke of the Money Rat's identity.

If the Demon Clan were likened to a nation, this Demon-Attracting Flag would be like a military token, capable of summoning any demon from the world to his side.

As Kong Xuan shook the Demon-Attracting Flag, it wasn't long before a pale yellow figure appeared before him.

This was a mouse with pale yellow fur all over, looking cautious, timid, yet nimble, with a natural pattern on its back forming the shape of a copper coin, from which the Money Rat derived its name.

Upon arriving in front of Kong Xuan, the Money Rat glanced nimbly at the Demon-Attracting Flag in Kong Xuan's hand and promptly bowed its head in submission.

Seeing the Money Rat's reaction, Kong Xuan was quite satisfied, put away the Demon-Attracting Flag, and then said, "Money Rat, I have a task for you. I need you to find the Calamity Book of the Journey to the West's Immeasurable Kalpa!"

Upon hearing Kong Xuan's command, the Money Rat nodded, then turned and vanished.

Watching the Money Rat disappear, Kong Xuan secretly anticipated in his heart.

Though the Money Rat's strength is not much, its innate divine ability is very useful at key moments.

The myriad world is full of wonders; value is not only in combat strength.

For example, Tingdi Beast's innate divine ability allows it to hear almost everything in the three realms and six paths; similarly, the Money Rat's innate divine ability lets it search for nearly all treasures in the world.

For Kong Xuan, finding the Calamity Book through the Money Rat is his top priority now.

Therefore, watching the Money Rat disappear, Kong Xuan naturally did not wait like Maitreya Buddha did before but kept a wisp of his consciousness on the Money Rat, ensuring he could find the whereabouts of the mysterious man in black at the first moment.

...

Elsewhere, on the Journey to the West for Scriptures, Jiang Liu met Tingdi again.

"What is your purpose in coming here?" Jiang Liu asked as he looked at Tingdi appearing before him.

Every time Tingdi appeared, it was to convey important news to him, so Jiang Liu understood that Tingdi's appearance meant there was significant information.

"Just recently, Vidyaraja Kong Xuan went into the Underworld and found the Bodhisattva, wanting me to search for the whereabouts of the Money Rat..." Tingdi began explaining the news to Jiang Liu without any idle talk.

"Money Rat!?"

Jiang Liu's expression changed slightly, instinctively recalling when he was in the Illusionary Demon Cave, the Money Rat appeared before him and managed to steal the Calamity Book from his package space.

That was the first time someone could steal something from his package since he unlocked its ability.

"Indeed, Kong Xuan is determined to obtain the Calamity Book? Or is he aiming for the Hongmeng Purple Qi?" Jiang Liu mused, his brows furrowed in thought.

Last time, Maitreya Buddha just sent the Money Rat to steal; he did not follow, so his matter wasn't exposed.

But this time, if Kong Xuan searches for the Money Rat to find the Calamity Book, would he follow it?

With his determined attitude, there is a high likelihood he would follow, right?

What if Kong Xuan follows the Money Rat and finds me directly?

Not only would he know the Calamity Book is in my hands, but the news that I am the mysterious man in black would also be exposed, wouldn't it?

Then, the fact that the Emperor of Longevity died at my hands, the Empress nearly died by my hands, and the attempted killing of Maitreya Buddha would be completely public...

"This is somewhat troublesome..."

Thinking that Kong Xuan is searching for the Money Rat, Jiang Liu's heart sank.

Even though the Journey to the West for Scriptures team is incredibly strong now, should all these matters be exposed, the consequences would be unpredictable; it is still far from the time for exposure.

"Seems like a plan is needed; this Kong Xuan is indeed not easy to deal with..."