Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"Xuanming Heart (consumable): Experience Points +35 billion. After integrating it into oneself, one can acquire the Xuanming bloodline of the Ancient Ancestral Witch, significantly enhancing physical strength, and also possess innate divine abilities to control ice and snow. Note: Once integrated, apart from innate attribute divine abilities, the effects of other spells are weakened by 90%."

Looking at the deep blue ice block in Sun Wukong's hand, the corresponding attribute information naturally surfaced before Jiang Liu's eyes.

Initially, seeing it as a consumable and displaying an increase of 35 billion Experience Points, Jiang Liu's heart was aflame with eager anticipation.

35 billion Experience Points, huh? The experience needed for leveling up to 86 is 26.5 billion, and if I use it now, I would immediately reach level 86, right?

However, looking at the final description, once it is used, unless it's divine abilities of the ice-snow system, the effects of other types of spells are weakened by 90%, which immediately sent a chill down Jiang Liu's spine.

Guanyin Mantra, Strengthening Demon-Subduing Mantra, Healing Holy Hand, etc., all these skills' effects would be reduced by 90%? Then what's the point of playing at all?

No wonder it's the heart of the Ice Ancestral Witch; looking at the attributes of the Xuanming Heart, Jiang Liu really felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over him.

Of course, if given to someone suitable, this Xuanming Heart is still incredibly powerful.

Just like when the Zhurong bloodline merged into the Little White Dragon's body before, didn't it also enhance the Little White Dragon's strength significantly?

"Master, do you recognize this piece of ice?" Jiang Liu, pondering silently while looking at the deep blue ice block in front of him, was evidently noticed by Sun Wukong, whose face suggested something was amiss. He promptly asked Jiang Liu.

"Wukong, this is not merely a piece of ice, but a heart, the heart of Xuanming, one of the Twelve Ancient Ancestral Witches, the Ice Ancestral Witch!" Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Jiang Liu naturally had no intention of hiding and responded.

"Is it the same as the Zhurong bloodline that Little White Dragon merged with earlier, also an Ancestral Witch's bloodline?" Listening to Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong inquired curiously.

"Indeed, that's correct. Why? Wukong, could you be interested?" Seeing Sun Wukong's expression, Jiang Liu asked.

Upon mentioning this, he paused slightly, then explained: "Integrating this Xuanming Heart can enhance cultivation, significantly increase physical strength, and further allow mastery of ice and snow divine abilities. However, aside from that, other types of spells will have their effects reduced by ninety percent..."

"No need, Master, I, Old Sun, don't require it!" However, Sun Wukong shook his head, showing a lack of concern.

As for Sun Wukong's response, Jiang Liu didn't say much either; 35 billion experience points would only allow Sun Wukong to level up once, wouldn't it?

Merging the bloodline of the Ice Ancestral Witch indeed seems somewhat redundant.

"Master, I, Old Pig, don't need it either!" As Jiang Liu's gaze settled on Zhu Bajie, before Jiang Liu could speak, Zhu Bajie also declared his refusal.

"Master, I feel that leveling up with you day by day is rapid enough without needing to merge with an Ancestral Witch's bloodline!" Surprisingly, even after some thought, Sha Wujing outright declined.

Alright, the honorable Ancestral Witch bloodline, but my disciples all seem uninterested? Jiang Liu, feeling somewhat helplessly amused, thought.

Meanwhile, internally, he also silently nodded; doesn't this just perfectly illustrate the fact that his Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team is indeed strong enough? Strong enough to even disregard an Ancestral Witch Bloodline.

Speaking truthfully, 35 billion experience points aren't particularly helpful for someone with a Great Luo Golden Immortal level of cultivation, whereas it seems to benefit those with lower cultivation more significantly, doesn't it?

In Jiang Liu's mind, Gaoyang naturally came to mind reflectively.

If Gaoyang were to integrate this Ancestral Witch bloodline, perhaps it would elevate her cultivation to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal?

However, pondering it further, Jiang Liu shook his head silently.

The Witch Clan, considered from the perspective of online games, is akin to a Magic Warrior type; although the advantages are ample, the disadvantages are quite apparent.

From a long-term perspective, it doesn't seem well suited for Gaoyang.

Besides, Gaoyang already has the Green Duckweed Sword, which suffices for self-protection, negating the need to merge with the Ancestral Witch bloodline, potentially restricting future development.

"Master, if none of us can use it, I think giving it to the White Mouse Demon Junior Sister would be quite suitable!" Just as Jiang Liu was inwardly deliberating whether or not to give the Xuanming Heart to Gaoyang, suddenly, Zhu Bajie spoke up and suggested to Jiang Liu.

Zhu Bajie's words made Jiang Liu glance at him without a trace.

If we can't use it, it doesn't mean the Xuanming Heart isn't valuable. Just giving it to the White Mouse Demon? That's quite wasteful, isn't it?

However, just as Jiang Liu was about to voice his refusal, he paused slightly.

To be fair, the White Mouse Demon has been with me for almost a year now. In all that time, tending to daily necessities meticulously, even though Jiang Liu hadn't considered her one of his own, he also didn't regard her as a stranger anymore.

After all, the true purpose of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, the White Mouse Demon is aware of all this, isn't she?

"White Mouse..."

After pondering internally for a moment, Jiang Liu turned his head, his gaze landing on the White Mouse Demon.

"Holy Monk!" With her head slightly lowered, the White Mouse Demon appeared exceptionally obedient.

"You've been by this poor monk's side for about a year now, haven't you?" Jiang Liu asked the White Mouse Demon.

Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, Bai Shu Jing's face turned pale immediately, and she hurriedly shook her head, saying, "The bloodline of the Ancestral Witch on me, I don't want it, Holy Monk, please don't send me away!"

"Wait, don't be so nervous..."

Seeing Bai Shu Jing's appearance, Jiang Liu spoke, "I have no intention of driving you away. However, there are still some matters I'd like you to help me with!"

"Really? Holy Monk, are you truly not going to send me away?" Bai Shu Jing still had a look of anxiety on her face, gazing worriedly at Jiang Liu.

"Bai Shu, you know the ultimate goal of our Journey to the West for Scriptures, just relying on us few is not enough to overthrow the Immortals and Buddhas in the sky, hence we need more allies!" Jiang Liu explained.

"That is natural. I wonder if there is anything I can help with, Holy Monk?" Bai Shu Jing nodded, asking.

"This Ancestral Witch bloodline can enhance your strength, raising you to the Great Luo Golden Immortal level. With such cultivation level, you could naturally be considered a great general under my command!" Jiang Liu stated, revealing his intention.

Indeed, although the Xuanming Heart, in the long term, poses some limitations, its undeniable power can easily create a Great Luo Golden Immortal level strong being, which is precisely what Jiang Liu needs.

Having understood the truth of the Journey to the West, Bai Shu Jing naturally cannot be allowed to leave. Given the Xuanming Heart, having another Great Luo Golden Immortal level subordinate would be a win-win situation, wouldn't it?

"I am willing to shed blood and give my sweat for the Holy Monk, climb Knife Mountain, dive into the Oil Pot, and face a thousand deaths without regret..."

Initially anxious, afraid that Jiang Liu would send her away, now hearing Jiang Liu's words to have her serve under his command, Bai Shu Jing felt relieved and immediately exclaimed loudly.

This loyal demeanor was just short of kneeling and swearing an oath.

"Alright, let's have you fuse with the Xuanming Heart first before we continue..." Seeing Bai Shu Jing's loyal words seemingly endless, Jiang Liu waved his hand to interrupt her, speaking.

"Yes, Holy Monk!" Since the Holy Monk was asking her to fuse, Bai Shu Jing naturally did not oppose, nodded, and extended her hand.

The Xuanming Heart slowly floated up, and then approached Bai Shu Jing's chest.

Strangely enough, this Xuanming Heart is a tangible substance, seemingly like ice, yet as it approached Bai Shu Jing's chest, it felt like an intangible phantom, merging slowly into Bai Shu Jing's body.

With the fusion of the Xuanming Heart, Bai Shu Jing slightly closed her eyes, while a surge of icy power swiftly assimilated into her body.

In both temperament and appearance, Bai Shu Jing underwent noticeable changes, naturally, the greatest change was Bai Shu Jing's cultivation, which continued to soar.

A total of 35 billion experience points might not significantly enhance a Great Luo Golden Immortal level strong being, but for Bai Shu Jing with Taiyi True Immortal cultivation, it was a massive boost.

Approximately a quarter of an hour later, the fusion of the Xuanming Heart was finally completed.

In the eyes of Jiang Liu and the others, they could see Bai Shu Jing's appearance had undergone substantial changes.

Originally Bai Shu Jing looked quite delicate for a female demon, but now, she exuded a rather enchanting feeling.

For instance, Bai Shu Jing's hair, originally black, had transformed into azure blue, with fine frosts forming on her eyelashes, making her look like a true icy beauty.

"Holy Monk, I can feel my cultivation has improved immensely!"

Despite becoming an icy beauty, Bai Shu Jing remained as enthusiastic as ever when facing Jiang Liu, speaking joyfully.

"Character stats!"

Seeing Bai Shu Jing's fusion was complete, Jiang Liu silently mouthed, pulling up her character stats to view.

A semi-transparent character stats interface appeared before Jiang Liu's eyes.

ID: Bai Shu Jing (Golden).

Gender: Female.

Profession: Demon, Shaman.

Level: 81.

Equipment: ...

"Has she directly stepped into the Great Luo Golden Immortal level?" Observing Bai Shu Jing's refreshed character stats, Jiang Liu secretly marveled, primarily feeling delighted.

Aside from reaching level 81 and entering the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, even her character stats attained golden quality.

"Excellent, excellent, beneath my command, a Great Luo Golden Immortal level strong being has been added. Once equipped with suitable gear, Bai Shu Jing too shall become a formidable general under my command!"

Jiang Liu was secretly delighted, while also calculating inwardly that the combined strength of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team and the Ming Sect was already quite considerable.