Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"I admit defeat!"

Pressed down by the Holy Object of the Healing Holy Hand and having taken attacks from two of Jiang Liu's skills, the injuries on Wen Zhong's body were quite severe. At this point, unable to fight back, Wen Zhong naturally admitted defeat.

It was stated before that this was a sparring match, at most a friendly competition with stakes, certainly not a battle of life and death.

Since he couldn't win, admitting defeat was the only option.

Once Wen Zhong admitted defeat, the battle naturally came to an end. Even the Ink Qilin, which had been persistently attacking Jiang Liu, halted its futile attempts.

"Amazing! The Holy Monk can defeat the Thunder God Pu Hua Tian Zun barehanded; with his treasure, he'd be even more formidable. With the cultivation level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, his power might truly make him the strongest Daluo Golden Immortal!"

"Indeed, indeed, the Holy Monk and Princess Gaoyang together could contend with His Majesty the Jade Emperor. It's quite reasonable to say he is the strongest Daluo Golden Immortal!"

"So powerful, no wonder even the Great Emperor Ziwei is no match for him."

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As Wen Zhong admitted defeat, the Immortal Gods watching were all astonished, murmuring in low voices.

"The strongest Daluo Golden Immortal?" Hearing the discussions about his power, Jiang Liu smiled slightly.

It seems that this description isn't wrong either? Back when Emperor Zhenwu wielded the True Martial Soap Carved Flag, I thought he was the strongest Daluo Golden Immortal.

And now? I not only have the Green Lotus Treasured Flag of the same level but also the Witch-Slaying Sword. In combined strength, I can even contend with Quasi-Saints, so claiming to be the strongest Daluo Golden Immortal poses no problem.

"Amitabha, the battle is over, and I hope Tian Zun will keep his promise!" After re-equipping his Green Lotus Buddha Robe and other gear, Jiang Liu uttered a Buddhist proclamation and addressed Wen Zhong.

"Rest assured, old man, I always keep my word!" As the Healing Holy Hand vanished, Wen Zhong stood up from the ground, nodding in agreement.

Meanwhile, on the execution platform in the Heavenly Court, the Immortal Gods, led by the Jade Emperor, gradually assembled.

Before long, Jiang Ziya, restrained, was brought to the platform under the control of several Heavenly Soldiers.

Many of the Immortal Gods in the Heavenly Court gathered here to witness the execution.

Most were Immortal Gods from the Investiture of the Gods, whether or not they had close ties with Jiang Ziya. At the very least, since Jiang Ziya personally conferred their divine positions, they naturally felt compelled to pay their respects as he faced execution.

Of course, there were also quite a few Immortal Gods not from the Investiture of the Gods here simply to witness the spectacle.

"It's getting late, proceed..." With Jiang Ziya's crimes laid bare, nothing more needed to be said. After a brief pause, the Jade Emperor announced the execution order.

"Prepare!"

At the Jade Emperor's command, some Immortal Gods stepped up to handle the proceedings, declaring it loud and clear.

Jiang Ziya was pressed onto the Immortal Slaying Stage by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, with a giant, sharp blade hanging high above.

"Wait!"

However, at this critical moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out, capturing everyone's attention.

Buddhist Light radiated brilliantly as Jiang Liu, donned in the Green Lotus Buddha Robe, bathed in Buddhist Light, appeared, looking rather impressive.

"He's here!" Seeing Jiang Liu emerge, many Immortal Gods were slightly stirred.

Not long ago, the stakes of the match between Master Xuanzang and Wen Zhong weren't a secret, so many were aware. Thus, seeing Jiang Liu step forward, these Immortal Gods weren't surprised.

"Master Xuanzang, what brings you here today?" Though he was aware of Jiang Liu's purpose, the Jade Emperor feigned ignorance, inquiring calmly.

"Your Majesty, this humble monk has come today to plead on behalf of Jiang Ziya." Flying forward, Jiang Liu joined his palms together, displaying a humble and polite demeanor.

In the past, the Jade Emperor might have treated Jiang Liu with kindness, but after the incident in Fengxian County, the Jade Emperor naturally harbored no goodwill toward Jiang Liu and thus wouldn't offer any pleasantries.

"Here on Jiang Ziya's behalf?"

With an indifferent expression, the Jade Emperor glanced briefly at Jiang Ziya before speaking: "This is a matter of the Heavenly Court, unrelated to the Buddhist Sect, is it not? Master Xuanzang, you bear the responsibility of the Journey to the West for Scriptures; it's best not to waste your efforts here."

With that statement, the Jade Emperor paused momentarily, then continued: "Someone, escort Master Xuanzang out of the Lower Realm!"

An order to expel!

Jiang Liu had merely spoken a few words, yet the Jade Emperor issued an immediate expulsion order, leaving many Immortal Gods looking at each other in surprise.

However, they could understand the Jade Emperor's attitude.

The deaths of the Four Sovereigns, all somewhat related to Xuanzang, already displeased the Jade Emperor.

Recently, Master Xuanzang and Gaoyang together further embarrassed the Jade Emperor; as the ruler of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor's disdain toward Master Xuanzang was understandable.

Following the Jade Emperor's decree, the surrounding Heavenly Soldiers and Generals looked at one another, hesitance etched on their faces.

Directly drive away Master Xuanzang? If I step forward, will I be killed by Master Xuanzang?

His reputation for ferocity is as well-known across the Three Realms as his name for mercy.

"What? You're still not sending off Master Xuanzang, what are you waiting for?" The Jade Emperor, establishing his power through killing, looked at his hesitant Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, his face darkened.

"Master, please don't put us in a difficult position..." Hearing the words of the Jade Emperor, where would these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals dare to hesitate? Naturally, they stepped forward, helplessly speaking to Jiang Liu.

"Amitabha, naturally I won't make it difficult for you!" Looking at the two Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who approached him, Jiang Liu smiled slightly and said.

He seemed easy to talk to, but for some reason, seeing Jiang Liu's smile, the two Heavenly Soldiers and Generals felt a jolt in their hearts, instinctively feeling uneasy.

Facts proved their intuition correct!

Almost simultaneously, Xuanzang, who was close at hand, struck suddenly.

With the strength of a Daluo Golden Immortal dealing with two small Heavenly Immortals, it was naturally as easy as a hand's turn, with one move directly emptying their health bars completely.

As their health bars emptied, the two Heavenly Soldiers and Generals fell into a severely injured and dying coma.

At the same time, the system prompt sounded, gaining hundreds of thousands of experience points.

Although not much, it's better than nothing.

"Xuanzang! You're insolent!" Seeing Jiang Liu's actions, how could the Jade Emperor maintain his reputation in public? He rebuked with anger on his face.

"Your Majesty..." However, just at that moment, another voice sounded.

Then, Wen Zhong, the Heavenly Venerable of Nine Heavens, Yinyuan, and Thunder God, stepped forward.

"Your Majesty! I also plead with Your Majesty to pardon Jiang Ziya!" Wen Zhong stepped forward, interrupting at this moment.

However, knowing about the gambling duel between Wen Zhong and Jiang Liu, the Jade Emperor merely turned his head and glanced at him without any attention.

Because Wen Zhong promised to plead due to losing the gambling duel, he could completely ignore his plea.

"Your Majesty, we also plead with Your Majesty to show mercy outside the law and pardon Jiang Ziya's crime!"

Just as the Jade Emperor decided to ignore Wen Zhong's plea, suddenly at this moment, one after another voice sounded continuously, followed by dozens of Immortal Gods standing up to plead with the Jade Emperor.

Dozens of Immortal Gods speaking up simultaneously made for a very impressive momentum, momentarily shaking everyone present.

"You... you actually..." One Wen Zhong could be ignored, but when dozens of Immortal Gods stood up, how could the Jade Emperor ignore it? Looking at these Immortal Gods who stood up, the Jade Emperor's expression turned very ugly.

These Immortal Gods standing up were all members of the Investiture of the Gods list, more precisely, they were all former members of the King Zhou of Shang camp on the Investiture of the Gods list.

These people faintly centered around Wen Zhong, but the Jade Emperor didn't expect that Wen Zhong would speak up and these people would also do so?

More accurately, the Jade Emperor didn't expect Wen Zhong to truly be so straightforward; he agreed to plead with all his might and really did so to such an extent.

"We plead with the Jade Emperor to show mercy outside the law!" Dozens of Immortal Gods, each with not low status in the Heavenly Court, speaking up together at this moment, made the Jade Emperor feel a bit overwhelmed.

"How impressive!" On the other side, Nezha and Erlang God, among others, seeing this lineup, couldn't help but secretly marvel in their hearts.

Unexpectedly, Master Xuanzang actually accomplished this, where almost half of the Investiture of the Gods' Immortals are pleading for Jiang Ziya!

Seeing such a situation, the Jade Emperor's face was very ugly.

To agree? That was certainly out of the question!

But to refuse? With so many Immortal Gods speaking, to resolutely refuse seemed inappropriate as well?

"Hahaha..."

However, just when the Jade Emperor felt caught between a rock and a hard place, suddenly, a burst of laughter sounded, once again attracting everyone's attention.

Looking at the laughing Jiang Liu, the Jade Emperor's brow furrowed again, his expression seemed full of sarcasm.

"Insolent, Master Xuanzang, why are you laughing at such a moment!?" With Jiang Liu's sarcastic laughter, Nezha's face sank, holding the Fire Tip Spear, pointed angrily at Jiang Liu, and questioned.

"Hahaha, this poor monk is laughing because the scene before me is really quite amusing!" Being pointed and questioned by Nezha, Jiang Liu responded.

"What's so funny about this scene before us?" Still pointing at Jiang Liu, Nezha asked again.

"Could it be? Don't you find it funny, Third Crown Prince?" Jiang Liu asked in return.

With this remark, he paused slightly and then continued: "As far as I know, during the Battle of Investiture, Jiang Ziya led the Zhou Dynasty against King Zhou of Shang. Logically, those from the Shang camp should hate Jiang Ziya to the bone, while those from the Zhou camp should hold him in high esteem!"

"But now, it's those from King Zhou's side pleading uniformly for Jiang Ziya, and you all are merely watching coldly, isn't that amusing?"

As these words came out, even Erlang God and Nezha among others turned red with embarrassment.