Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"Greetings, Empress!"

Outside the Lingxiao Hall, the figure of the Empress approached, and several Heavenly Soldiers and Generals stationed at the entrance lowered their heads in salutation, saying.

"Have Kong Xuan and the Jade Emperor already entered?" The Empress asked.

If it were others coming to the Lingxiao Hall, the Empress naturally wouldn't be concerned, as the Jade Emperor's presence would be reassuring enough.

However, since it was Kong Xuan who came, the Empress had to take it seriously.

Kong Xuan, reputed to be the strongest Quasi-Saint, if he indeed were to act, the Jade Emperor likely wouldn't be able to match him, right?

At that time, if I were to join the battle, facing two against one, the situation ought to be better, wouldn't it?

"Reporting to the Empress, the Vidyaraja and His Majesty have indeed entered!" The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals standing guard at the door replied.

After nodding and hesitating slightly, the Empress directly stepped into the Lingxiao Hall without further ado.

"Regarding the Empress, the reasoning is likely the same, right? Therefore, you only severely injured her, without taking her life..."

"For the Hongmeng Purple Qi, it's not impossible for you to do such things!"

Upon entering the Lingxiao Hall, the Empress happened to hear Kong Xuan's words, leaving her momentarily stunned.

"Kong Xuan? What do you mean by that? Haotian severely injured me? What is the origin of these words?" Astonished in her heart, the Empress asked Kong Xuan directly.

"Indeed, the Jade Emperor even kept it from you, didn't he?"

Looking at the approaching Empress, Kong Xuan's lips slightly curled, saying, "It seems you are unaware too? The black-clad mystery man who has caused great unrest in the Three Realms and Six Paths in recent years is actually the Jade Emperor right before your eyes!"

Thunder in a tranquil sky; hearing Kong Xuan's words felt like thunder striking the ground, leaving the Empress shocked.

The black-clad mystery man is Haotian?

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!" Though feeling immensely shocked, after a moment, the Empress gathered herself, calmly shook her head, and expressed disbelief.

"I'm merely informing you of this, whether or not you believe it is up to you; I, however, have believed it, and I'm not obliged to prove it to you!" Seeing the Empress's disbelief, Kong Xuan said calmly.

The sudden revelation of such a message made it unsurprising that the Empress didn't believe it before Kong Xuan.

"How did you come up with this notion?" Despite not believing Kong Xuan's words, the sudden disclosure of such a startling message left the Empress bewildered.

Indeed, how did Kong Xuan concoct this shocking news?

"This information; you should probably inquire with the Jade Emperor; perhaps his explanation would be more precise?" Kong Xuan pointed to the nearby Jade Emperor and said to the Empress.

Following Kong Xuan's words, the Empress naturally turned her head, her gaze landing upon the Jade Emperor.

Under the Empress's gaze, the Jade Emperor indeed felt somewhat bitter in his heart.

Desiring to defend oneself, yet momentarily unsure how to explain. Claiming that someone hid the Calamity Book beneath one's seat?

Such words, if spoken, wouldn't likely be believed by anyone, right?

Nevertheless, whether or not the Empress believed, honesty was the approach, and after slight hesitation, the Jade Emperor opened his mouth and narrated the events that had transpired to the Empress.

"Haotian, naturally I trust you!" Hearing the Jade Emperor's words, the Empress expressed her standpoint.

Speaking in between, the Empress turned her gaze to Kong Xuan, saying, "Though the Lingxiao Hall is strictly guarded, the means of the black-clad mystery man are extraordinary."

"If indeed he wanted to infiltrate the Lingxiao Hall and hide the Calamity Book beneath Haotian's cushion, those Heavenly Soldiers and Generals outside wouldn't detect it!"

"Hmm, your words do make sense, yet why would that black-clad man do such a thing? Wouldn't it be better to keep the Calamity Book in his own hands?" Slightly nodding, though the possibility in the Empress's words existed, Kong Xuan nonetheless questioned.

"No need to say, of course it's to frame Haotian!" Without hesitation, the Empress responded, saying, "Earlier, he tried to kill me, now attempts to frame Haotian, perhaps even sow discord between our Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect, doesn't it make sense?"

"What the Empress says is indeed reasonable, yet you overlook the most crucial point!" Kong Xuan's calm demeanor persisted as he continued.

"The most crucial point? Which point?" The Empress followed Kong Xuan's lead and asked.

"To frame the Jade Emperor, the mystery man must have known in advance that I'd use the Money Rat to find the Calamity Book; however, such a notion was only known to the Goddess Nvwa." Kong Xuan earnestly locked eyes on the Empress as he spoke.

Indeed, if that mysterious figure wants to entrap the Jade Emperor, and if they knew in advance about using the Money Rat to find the Calamity Book, it might indeed be possible.

However, in Kong Xuan's view, only Goddess Nvwa knew this in advance; there was no third person in the world aware of it.

Naturally, that mysterious figure placing the Calamity Book under the Jade Emperor's cushion to frame him could not have occurred.

"This..." Upon hearing Kong Xuan's words, the Empress was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond.

Indeed, Kong Xuan spoke to the heart of the matter; if the mysterious figure could not have known in advance about Kong Xuan seeking the Calamity Book, then naturally, it was impossible for them to place it here in advance to entrap the Jade Emperor.

Unable to respond, the Empress turned her gaze to the Jade Emperor, evidently without words, hoping the Jade Emperor could defend himself with the following words.

I don't know how that mysterious figure achieved this, but the Calamity Book truly did not fall into my hands, and I am certainly not that mysterious figure!" the Jade Emperor spoke, staring at Kong Xuan and answered.

"It seems, Haotian, you have served as the Jade Emperor for some years, thinking too highly of yourself!" As the Jade Emperor spoke, Kong Xuan's gaze fell upon him, with eyes slightly narrowing.

The Jade Emperor clearly cannot explain himself, so he wishes to use his status to intimidate others.

Others might not dare to entangle due to the Jade Emperor's status, but Kong Xuan naturally has no such apprehensions.

Moreover? This matter not only involves the Calamity Book but also concerns the final holy position?

"Then, may I ask Vidyaraja, what do you intend?" Seeing Kong Xuan staring at him with a heavy expression, the Jade Emperor's face darkened considerably.

"It's quite simple, regarding this Calamity Book, you must give me an explanation! The Calamity Book is related to the Immeasurable Kalpa of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, and now, I am the Coordinator of this Journey!" Kong Xuan spoke, seriously eyeing the Jade Emperor.

On the surface, it seems to trouble the Jade Emperor because of the Calamity Book, but in truth, Kong Xuan's goal naturally targets the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

The word about the Calamity Book is merely an excuse.

"What kind of explanation do you want, Vidyaraja?" At this point, further words seem useless. The Jade Emperor also seriously looked at Kong Xuan and inquired.

"Since you haven't denied being that mysterious figure, that's good. It is said that the last trace of Hongmeng Purple Qi has fallen into your hands? If so, I hope you will hand it over!"

As the Lord of the Three Realms, ruling over the Three Realms, if you still hold the Hongmeng Purple Qi, attempting successful saintly cultivation might not be quite suitable?" At this point, Kong Xuan no longer spoke in riddles, staring at the Jade Emperor questioningly.

"I shall say it one last time, I am not that mysterious figure; the reason why I did not deny it further is not because I admit it, but because you do not believe, speaking more is futile!" Kong Xuan's words deeply furrowed the Jade Emperor's brow, and he responded to correct.

"Whether or not you are that mysterious figure is irrelevant; what matters is the Hongmeng Purple Qi, and I hope you will hand it over!" Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly spoke.

"What if I don't hand it over?" Knowing that saying it is not in his possession would absolutely not be believed by the other party, the Jade Emperor did not rush to deny it either.

"If you are unwilling, then let's see the true skills under your hands! I must see how capable you are now with the destiny of the Three Realms bestowing upon you!" Regarding the Jade Emperor's response, Kong Xuan was unsurprised and spoke.

"Alas..." The Empress at the side let out a long sigh.

If possible, it's best not to resort to confrontation. However, as the situation has developed to this point, there's no alternative.

Taking a deep breath, the Empress stepped beside the Jade Emperor, her gaze fixed upon Kong Xuan.

The meaning was evident, the Empress clearly stood on a united front with the Jade Emperor.

To Kong Xuan, the Empress's actions did not seem to matter.

Although the Empress and the Jade Emperor both possess Quasi-Saint cultivation levels, for Kong Xuan, reputedly the strongest Quasi-Saint, there's no fear even when facing two opponents.

At the end of the day, within the Quasi-Saint tier, the difference in strength is tremendously vast.

The Jade Emperor, wielding a golden long sword, struck first, and alongside, the Empress pulled a Phoenix Hairpin from her hair, sweeping it towards Kong Xuan.

Faced with the combined assault of the Jade Emperor and the Empress, Kong Xuan remained calm. His mouth emitted a sharp cry before raising his palm.

Only to see Kong Xuan's palm shaped like a claw, directly grasping towards the Jade Emperor and the Empress.

Whether it be the golden long sword or the Empress's Phoenix Hairpin, Kong Xuan's hand could withstand it, and even under such overwhelming power, could force the Jade Emperor and the Empress to retreat.

"So powerful, in terms of cultivation level, he has reached the Quasi-Saint Peak!"

An expert is recognized the moment he makes a move. After only a single exchange, the Jade Emperor and the Empress exchanged a glance, discernible of the solemnity in each other's eyes.

Not to mention the situation of the battle on the Heavenly Court, at this moment, the fierce clash among the three Quasi-Saints immediately captivated countless eyes across the three realms and six paths.