Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Heavenly Court, Glycyrrhiza Garden.

As the place where Empress collects exotic flowers and herbs from around the world, the scenery of Glycyrrhiza Garden is naturally quite pleasant.

On this day, a chessboard was set up in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, with the Jade Emperor and Empress sitting across from each other to play chess. Due to the severe injuries Empress bore, her face appeared somewhat pale.

"Ahem, Haotian, this time Jiang Ziya has sought his own doom, which is akin to getting a helping hand during a crisis for you!" Empress softly coughed and uttered these words as she placed a chess piece down.

"Indeed, Jiang Ziya had significant contributions during the Era of Deification. If I were to kill him without reason, it would be hard to convince everyone, but unexpectedly, he has sought his own demise, and that's the first reason!"

At this, the Jade Emperor paused slightly, then continued, "Moreover, for me, now is exactly the time I need to assert my authority. If I can execute him, it would be the method I need now!"

As he spoke, the Jade Emperor wore a smile, indicating he was in quite a good mood.

A strategy of hitting two birds with one stone is indeed what I need right now.

"Your Majesty..."

Just when the Jade Emperor and Empress were playing chess and chatting in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, suddenly, a Heavenly General approached.

Is it possible that while playing chess with Empress, someone actually came to disturb?

The Jade Emperor didn't say anything, merely turned around to glance at the Heavenly General.

Coming to disturb at this time, naturally, this Heavenly General had an important report, "Just received a briefing that Master Xuanzang is currently appearing in the Thunder Department, fighting with the Heavenly Venerable Lei Shen Puhua!"

"Oh? Why is Xuanzang fighting him?" Upon hearing the Heavenly General's words, the Jade Emperor's eyebrows slightly raised.

Due to issues in Fengxian County, the Jade Emperor didn't have a good impression of the team on the Journey to the West for Scriptures. Additionally, the Heavenly Court and Buddhist Sect lately had some tensions, so hearing Jiang Liu and Wen Zhong were fighting annoyed the Jade Emperor.

Emperor Ziwei died by their hands, the deaths of Emperor of Longevity, Emperor Zhenwu, and Empress Qinghua were more or less related to them...

Now, Xuanzang is fighting in the Heavenly Court?

Does he really think the Heavenly Court is easy to bully!?

"Thunder Venerable and Master Xuanzang have a wager! If Master Xuanzang wins, the Venerable must plead for Jiang Ziya in the Lingxiao Hall..." The Heavenly General continued reporting.

These words made the Jade Emperor's brows furrow even more.

First, there's no known friendship between Xuanzang and Jiang Ziya.

Second, how could Wen Zhong be Xuanzang's match? Since he has already taken action, it means the bet has been agreed upon?

Wen Zhong always acted cautiously, why today so rashly?

No, this sparring cannot continue; I must go stop them.

The Jade Emperor opened his mouth intending to stop them, but the Heavenly General's next words made him swallow his intended speech.

"And Master Xuanzang took out a Treasure-Seeking Mirror as the wager, saying that if you call out the name of the treasure you want to know about, it will point to the direction where the treasure is located!"

This made the Jade Emperor's heart tremble slightly, instinctively thinking of his own lost God-Beating Whip.

If Wen Zhong really wins, wouldn't this Treasure-Seeking Mirror allow me to find the whereabouts of the God-Beating Whip?

"However, how could Wen Zhong be a match for Xuanzang?" Although the wager of the Treasure-Seeking Mirror was very tempting, after thinking about it, the Jade Emperor still shook his head.

The wager is tempting, but Wen Zhong's strength is lacking!

"Your Majesty, it is said that in this sparring, Master Xuanzang is fighting bare-handed, without using any treasures..." Followed up by the Heavenly General's words.

Bare-handed? If that's really the case, it seems Wen Zhong really does have some possibility of winning?

After all, although cultivation level is important, the strength of the treasures in hand is even more crucial!

Just like modern soldiers fighting, while the soldiers' physical fitness is important, the sophistication of their weapons and equipment is equally important!

During the Era of Deification, King Zhou's son Yin Hong wielded the Yin Yang Mirror bestowed by his master and could turn around to chase his master Master Guangchang, showing the comprehensive power enhancement from a treasure.

If both use treasures, just Xuanzang's Green Lotus Treasured Flag alone would be enough to maintain an undefeated position, making the fight unachievable.

But if Xuanzang does not use those treasures, it seems Wen Zhong might really have a chance to win?

After all, Wen Zhong's cultivation level is that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal...

Alright, thinking of it like this, the Jade Emperor who initially wanted to go stop their sparring, no longer had the mind to stop it.

If Wen Zhong can defeat Xuanzang, it would certainly be for the best.

Even if Wen Zhong was defeated, it's only him speaking for Jiang Ziya, and the decision still lies with me; when the time comes, I can just rebut it.

With this thought, the Jade Emperor naturally had no reason to refuse.

Continuing to let the Heavenly General keep an eye on the battle between Jiang Liu and Wen Zhong, the Jade Emperor then withdrew some thoughts and focused again on the chessboard, continuing to play with Empress.

Additionally, the time for Jiang Ziya's execution is drawing near, and with no change of heart in sight, the Heavenly Court has already arranged the matter.

On the other side, Jiang Liu is engaged in a battle with Wen Zhong, his face filled with a serious expression.

Wen Zhong, a Daluo Golden Immortal, wielding weapons and treasures, is indeed very difficult to face with bare fists.

Without the buffs from equipment, I am merely a support profession, which is truly like a tiger without its teeth.

Strengthening Demon-Subduing Mantra, Strengthening Body-Protection Spell.

Jiang Liu cast the two buff skills on himself to enhance his attack power and defense.

However, without the equipment buffs, relying solely on two status skills, even with a 30% increase, their effect is limited.

In the battle against Wen Zhong, Jiang Liu can feel that he is being overpowered in all aspects, whether it be attack power or defense, not to mention Wen Zhong's Ink Qilin, which is also quite formidable.

Bang bang bang!

The battle between the two is intense and unyielding, attracting more Immortal Gods to watch, all able to see that Jiang Liu is at a disadvantage in the situation.

"It seems that Master Xuanzang won't last long before he's defeated," commented the Immortals watching the battle, having observed for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, and clearly able to judge the situation.

"Master Xuanzang's abilities are indeed powerful, even possessing many law-type Divine Skills, but have you noticed? His divine skills seem to mainly have peculiar functions, while his attack methods are lacking!"

"After all, although Master Xuanzang is infamous, his name is also well known for compassion throughout the three realms, so he probably hasn't spent much time practicing offensive spells?"

"One must admit, fighting a Heavenly Venerable bare-handed for this long proves Master Xuanzang's cultivation level is indeed high, but he's still a bit too presumptuous!"

...

The Immortal Gods watching the battle engaged in discussions among themselves.

From the situation, it's evident that Jiang Liu is at a disadvantage, making the onlooking Immortal Gods more inclined to favor Wen Zhong.

With the cultivation level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, weapons and treasures in hand, along with a formidable mount like the Ink Qilin, it's almost a two-versus-one battle.

Holding out bare-handed for so long is enough to demonstrate Master Xuanzang's prowess.

"Hmm, it looks like the act has gone on long enough!" Having fought for so long and been overwhelmed for so long, Jiang Liu nodded to himself.

Having battled for this long, both Wen Zhong and the Ink Qilin have sustained some injuries, while Jiang Liu's injuries appear more severe, signaling a critical moment in the battle.

"Heavenly Venerable, I must admit your abilities are indeed strong, so I will no longer hold back!" Jiang Liu, looking seriously injured, stared at Wen Zhong and spoke earnestly.

"Hmph, whatever means you have, just bring them on!" Wen Zhong, sitting on the Ink Qilin, snorted coldly, evidently feeling that Jiang Liu was bluffing.

As his words fell, Wen Zhong raised his hand, causing the twin maces in his hand to fly up, radiating a dazzling light.

Silencing Zen!

Without saying more, seeing that the skill cooldown was over, Jiang Liu quickly cast Silencing Zen onto Wen Zhong.

Next, with a thought, he followed up with the Sheep Transformation Technique and Healing Holy Hand.

This combo was something Jiang Liu was already intensely familiar with.

First turning into a harmless little lamb, then a mighty holy object descended from the sky, heavily pressing on Wen Zhong, immobilizing him.

Simultaneously, an invisible wave spread, passing over Jiang Liu, rapidly healing his injuries.

"Impressive, three rule-type divine skills in one combo, who can withstand such a thing?" Watching Jiang Liu's combo, the nearby Immortal Gods exclaimed in awe.

Using them separately is already impressive, but unleashing three law-type divine skills at once in perfect harmony made all the Immortal Gods feel it was incredibly overpowered!

Roar!

For an ordinary person, being pinned down at this point would mean waiting for the Healing Holy Hand's effect to end, but Wen Zhong wasn't alone.

Though Wen Zhong was pinned by the Healing Holy Hand, his mount, the Ink Qilin, was not bound. Seeing the current situation, it let out a roar and charged at Jiang Liu with a fierce, menacing posture, clearly not an easy opponent.

Duel Contract!

However, Jiang Liu, already prepared, swiftly cast the Duel Contract skill, linking himself and Wen Zhong.

Thus, the Ink Qilin's attacks on him became immediately nullified!

"Lotus Spell!"

"Palm Thunder!"

Seeing Wen Zhong pinned under the Healing Holy Hand, Jiang Liu raised his hand and cast both skills on him.

After all, even at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Late Stage, the attacks caused Wen Zhong's health bar to decrease by a small segment.

"So, Heavenly Venerable, do you wish to continue at this point?"