Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Within the Ming Sect, the powerful figures at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal include Demon King Ox, Scorpion Demon, Long Eyebrow, Mysterious Bird, and Fahai.

The quasi-saint level also has Gaoyang.

Although Red Boy has not reached the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, his Flame Supernatural Power has already reached the battle power level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

At this moment, with the addition of the White Mouse Demon, who has fused with the bloodline of the Xuanming Ancestral Witch, the strength of the Ming Sect has naturally been greatly enhanced.

"Very well, White Mouse, you should go to the Ming Sect and settle down for a while, and also adapt to your cultivation level!" After calculating secretly, Jiang Liu spoke to the White Mouse Demon.

"Ah? Go to the Ming Sect? Holy Monk, are you still going to drive me away?!" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, the White Mouse Demon, who had been excited about her cultivation level enhancement, immediately looked crestfallen and asked Jiang Liu.

"No, you misunderstood, actually, the Ming Sect Master is me!" At this point, Jiang Liu naturally had no intention of hiding from the White Mouse Demon and spoke up.

"Ah!? The Ming Sect Master is the Holy Monk?!"

Having followed the Journey to the West for scriptures team for almost a year, such a secret was something she never knew. Hearing Jiang Liu's words suddenly, the White Mouse Demon widened her eyes and looked at Jiang Liu with disbelief.

"I see..." Although feeling very shocked, after thinking it over for a moment, the White Mouse Demon displayed an expression of sudden realization.

Although this news sounds shocking at first, thinking about the relationship between Master Xuanzang and Princess Gaoyang, it seems understandable, doesn't it?

"I initially thought the Sage Sect Master behind the Ming Sect was someone else, but it turned out to be the Holy Monk. If this news were to leak out, it would truly be jaw-dropping!" After a long silence, the White Mouse Demon exclaimed to Jiang Liu.

"Alright, without further ado, you should head to the Ming Sect now!" Jiang Liu did not dwell too much on this issue and simply urged the White Mouse Demon.

For Jiang Liu, the reason he kept the White Mouse Demon by his side initially was partly to use her as bait to lure various Immortals and Buddhas to their deaths.

Secondly, it was also a matter of conveniently accepting an epic level task to keep the White Mouse Demon by his side for a year.

Now, as the year is almost up, Jiang Liu thought it was time for the White Mouse Demon to leave.

Although over the past year, with the White Mouse Demon's care, he enjoyed VIP supreme level treatment.

However, with the impending battle and the Journey to the West for scriptures reaching its final stage, it's not a time for leisure and enjoyment.

Since this is what Jiang Liu hoped for, despite wanting to stay by Jiang Liu's side to care for him, the White Mouse Demon still obediently turned and went to the Ming Sect.

As she left, the system's prompt sounded in Jiang Liu's mind.

"Task 'Protection' completed, gain 1 billion experience points, receive epic level treasure chest *1"

With the system's prompt, Jiang Liu understood that his task was completed.

1 billion experience points might not be much for Jiang Liu now, but it was still better than nothing.

The main focus was the epic level treasure chest, which Jiang Liu was curious about and wanted to see what good things it could bring.

Jiang Liu retrieved the epic level treasure chest from his inventory space.

Seeing that Jiang Liu was about to open the treasure chest, Sun Wukong and the others nearby wore expressions of anticipation and curiosity, crowding around and watching eagerly.

Whenever Jiang Liu opened a treasure chest, Sun Wukong and the others were very curious, for sometimes it could yield wondrous and powerful treasures.

Moreover, occasionally, things found might be given to himself or others by the master.

Glancing at Sun Wukong and the others beside him, Jiang Liu's lips curled slightly, revealing a knowing smile, and he promptly opened the epic level treasure chest before him.

In sight, the treasure chest contained a piece of yellowed parchment, appearing very ancient and giving off an old-time feel.

Without further words, Jiang Liu reached out and retrieved the parchment from the epic level treasure chest, unfolding it for a look.

It appeared to be some kind of map, and simultaneously, the system's prompt echoed in his mind.

"Discovered ancient treasure map *1, follow the clues to find the mysterious treasure!"

"Treasure map!?" Hearing the system prompt, Jiang Liu was stunned, his face filled with surprise.

To be honest, he had completed countless tasks and received numerous treasure chests, but this seemed to be the first time a treasure map was obtained from a chest?

I wonder what kind of treasure this map indicates.

"However, the treasure map that came out of an epic level treasure chest surely wouldn't be of low value, right?" After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu murmured to himself.

If it were something as simple as epic level equipment, the treasure chest could have just directly produced it. Why would I need to spend time and effort searching for the treasure?

So, whatever is hidden in this treasure map must at least be of very high value among epic level items. Perhaps it could lead to something of divine level quality?

"Sigh, on my journey to the west to seek scriptures, now you want me to search for some treasure? This doesn't seem quite appropriate, does it?"

Although he felt an expectation in his heart, Jiang Liu silently shook his head after a moment of silence and sighed to himself.

But, although reason told Jiang Liu that holding an epic level treasure map and leaving the quest for scriptures to go treasure hunting was inappropriate, how could he resist seeing what treasure the map was hiding?

Jiang Liu felt as if a little kitten's paw was constantly tickling his heart, making it impossible to resist.

It's like when playing a game and you learn a new powerful skill, it's late, and reason tells you to sleep.

But without showing off the new skill, how could you possibly sleep?

It's like spending hours tackling a boss, finally defeating it, and the boss drops items into your inventory. Reason tells you it's late and you should sleep.

But without thoroughly checking out what great items the boss dropped, how could you possibly sleep?

"Wukong, you and the others wait for your master for a moment. Master has a treasure map in hand, and following its guidance, we should be able to find a pretty good treasure..."

Reason told Jiang Liu he should put the treasure map away and revisit it later, yet he inexplicably shouted to Sun Wukong and the others.

"Master, is this a treasure map? I, Old Sun, also want to go treasure hunting and exploring!" As Jiang Liu finished speaking, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, looking very interested.

"Master, I, Old Pig, also want to go..." Following Sun Wukong's words, Zhu Bajie spoke up, eagerly staring at Jiang Liu, almost about to kneel and hug him.

After hearing both Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie speak up, Jiang Liu turned his head to look at Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon beside him.

Alright, they didn't say anything, but their eager looks said it all...

All men have a dream of treasure hunting and exploration. Jiang Liu understood that Sun Wukong and the others wanted to go together.

Originally, Jiang Liu planned to go treasure hunting alone, but seeing Sun Wukong and the others look like that, he felt like a parent about to go play while the kids at home eagerly watched him.

How could he possibly say the words to refuse?

"Oh well, if you all want to go, then let's go together!" After a slight hesitation, Jiang Liu nodded and said.

"Thank you, Master!" Hearing Jiang Liu agree, Sun Wukong happily did a backflip and joyfully thanked Jiang Liu.

"Long live, Master, long live!" Similarly, Zhu Bajie also spoke up, shouting loudly.

"Second Brother, why are you cursing Master?" However, following Zhu Bajie's shout, Sha Wujing suddenly spoke with a strange look, asking Zhu Bajie.

"Curse? When did I, Old Pig, curse Master?" Hearing Sha Wujing's words, Zhu Bajie felt very wronged and shouted.

"Not to mention Master's cultivation level, just eating one of Master Zhenyuan's ginseng fruits lets him live for forty-seven thousand more years. You say 'long live' to Master, isn't that cursing him?" Sha Wujing replied.

"Uh, this..." Sha Wujing's explanation left Zhu Bajie speechless.

He was always used to hearing long live and took it as praise, reflexively saying it.

With Junior Brother Sha's explanation, it does seem like that?

"Hmm, 'live a long life' is a good phrase, but for someone turning one hundred years old, saying that is a curse, right? The logic is the same!" Listening to Sha Wujing and Zhu Bajie, Jiang Liu smiled and murmured to himself.

Zhu Bajie's words had no malice, Jiang Liu understood that.

"Master, I, Old Pig, definitely didn't mean to curse you, it was just a slip of the tongue. Master, you know I admire you the most!" Realizing his mistake, Zhu Bajie looked at Jiang Liu, quickly explaining.

"Alright, Master understands what's going on!" Looking at Zhu Bajie's expression, Jiang Liu raised his hand, and due to the height difference, he only patted Zhu Bajie's arm.

"Since you all want to treasure hunt together, let's take action together."

"If we're lucky, this treasure map might lead to a treasure as valuable as the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors!"