Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

For the Hongmeng Purple Qi, it's not surprising that all the bonds between Quasi-Saints are discarded.

Jiang Liu was already mentally prepared, knowing that after temporarily leaving here, the Tathagata and Randeng Buddha would certainly try to take the Evil Corpse from him, or more accurately, the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

But Jiang Liu didn't expect that before leaving, Randeng Buddha would make the first move!

People often say to burn bridges after crossing the river, but Randeng Buddha is burning bridges before even crossing!

In the span of a second, neither long nor short, by the time Jiang Liu snapped out of his dizziness and saw the Map of Mountains and Rivers fall into Randeng Buddha's hands, his face darkened significantly.

He remembered jokingly commenting when he first met Sun Wukong at the Five Elements Mountain, saying the Buddhist Sect had a ruthless way of scheming against their own.

Now it seems, Wukong was entirely correct.

"Xuanzang, you see, this Map of Mountains and Rivers... I once imprinted the scenery of the Great Thunder Monastery for you, but upon reflection, I see some areas weren't perfectly captured. Allow me to refine it for you!" Noticing Jiang Liu's intense gaze, Randeng Buddha explained.

Although everyone knew this explanation was completely rubbish, Randeng Buddha couldn't outright claim he needed the Hongmeng Purple Qi from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, hence why he acted against Xuanzang, right?

Whether others believed it or not, this excuse served as a bit of a fig leaf.

"Buddha, there's no need, this Map of Mountains and Rivers I..." Jiang Liu spoke, his face somber and unhidden fury evident.

As he spoke, he raised the Witch-Slaying Sword in his hand and swung it directly towards Randeng Buddha.

However, Randeng Buddha, who was already prepared, made no attempt to forcibly clash, instead grabbing the Map of Mountains and Rivers and fleeing at high speed.

Randeng Buddha's cultivation level was at the Quasi-Saint Peak. Though Xuanzang was quite powerful, Randeng Buddha knew Xuanzang's level was after all only at the Great Luo Realm, and his forte wasn't speed. Therefore, as long as Randeng Buddha didn't get entangled, focused solely on fleeing, Xuanzang couldn't catch up.

Indeed, watching Randeng Buddha speed away into the distance, even Jiang Liu's formidable abilities, along with most other Quasi-Saints, couldn't catch up to him. They could only watch as he escaped.

However, seeing Randeng Buddha retreating, powerful figures like Demon Master Kunpeng, Ancestor Minghe, and Wutian Buddha, all at the level of Quasi-Saints around 100, pursued him as well.

Especially Kunpeng, whose speed was renowned as the fastest in the Three Realms; catching up to Randeng Buddha was just a matter of time.

Grasping the Map of Mountains and Rivers, Randeng Buddha noticed that Kunpeng's speed was slightly faster, yet he wasn't surprised.

Continuing his retreat, Randeng Buddha raised a hand and released the mysterious man in black from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, gripping his neck to control his movements.

"Who would've thought that you'd have a day of falling into my hands..." Grasping the mysterious man in black, Randeng Buddha's face showed a delighted smile of long-awaited revenge.

Initially, Randeng Buddha had battled the mysterious man in black, his Tai Chi Diagram power proving difficult to resist, resulting in Randeng Buddha's defeat.

But today, the mysterious man in black was already injured and further weakened by Heavenly Retribution, barely able to exert much power. Capturing him proved to be little effort for Randeng.

After securing the Evil Corpse, Randeng Buddha then exerted his power, attempting to extract the Hongmeng Purple Qi from within it.

"What's going on!?"

Just as Randeng Buddha tried to extract the Hongmeng Purple Qi from the Evil Corpse, his expression changed dramatically.

Because, within the Evil Corpse's body, he couldn't find any trace of the Hongmeng Purple Qi!

At this moment, Randeng Buddha felt a strong urge to vomit blood.

Initially, all the Quasi-Saints believed the Hongmeng Purple Qi was with Master Wuchao. Nearly all Quasi-Saints fought a great battle in the Void Realm; at the time, Randeng Buddha seized the chance to grab Master Wuchao, attempting to extract the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Yet he ended up realizing he had wasted his efforts, for the Hongmeng Purple Qi wasn't with Master Wuchao.

He never imagined, after expending so much effort today and finally capturing this man in black, that he would once again attempt to extract the Hongmeng Purple Qi and fail?

The Hongmeng Purple Qi wasn't inside the mysterious man in black!? How is that possible?

Wasn't it confirmed that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was in his possession due to the Heavenly Retribution he suffered after swearing it wasn't?

How could it fail? Where did this error occur?

Though his mind was blank, unable to comprehend why, Randeng Buddha was certain that the mysterious man's body did not contain the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Consequently, gradually, Randeng Buddha's speed slowed until he finally came to a stop.

As he stopped, naturally, Kunpeng, Ancestor Minghe, Wutian, and the others gradually caught up, and moments later, the other quasi-saints followed suit.

"What's going on? Why isn't he running? This scene seems very familiar!" Watching Randeng Buddha take the initiative to stop, everyone was secretly astonished, with many feeling a sense of déjà vu.

"Randeng, hand him over quickly!" Despite his confusion, Kunpeng was more concerned about the Hongmeng Purple Qi. Thus, he shouted at Randeng.

"Take him, then!" Having confirmed that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was not on the person in black, Randeng Buddha lost much interest and released his grip.

Seeing that Randeng Buddha handed over the person in black so easily, Kunpeng, who was ready to act, was stunned, and the other quasi-saints also looked at each other in surprise.

"Randeng Buddha, why are you doing this?" At this moment, Tathagata arrived, astonished and puzzled, questioning Randeng Buddha.

"The Hongmeng Purple Qi is not on him!" Randeng Buddha replied, shaking his head after glancing at Tathagata.

"What? It's not on him? That's impossible!" Upon hearing Randeng Buddha's words, the quasi-saints present exclaimed in disbelief.

Yes, the person in black swore and even suffered heavenly punishment, which should mean the Heavenly Dao proved the Hongmeng Purple Qi was on him, right? How could this be wrong?

Kunpeng didn't hesitate and raised his hand to the Evil Corpse, attempting to find and separate the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

However, after a search, he found nothing.

"How can this be?" Releasing his hand, Kunpeng looked bewildered, muttering under his breath.

Yes, wasn't it confirmed that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was on him? Why is it not there now? What on earth happened?

"No wonder!" As the Demon Master Kunpeng went up to check and also found nothing, the other quasi-saints suddenly understood.

No wonder Randeng Buddha stopped voluntarily. Without the Hongmeng Purple Qi, he naturally had no reason to flee with the mysterious person in black.

Didn't he do the same back in the Void Realm when he caught Master Wuchao?

"Quickly, tell us where you hid the Hongmeng Purple Qi! The Thunder of Heavenly Punishment is never wrong! The Hongmeng Purple Qi must have been on you before!"

Ancestor Minghe, obsessed with attaining saintliness, stepped forward a few steps, grabbing the person in black and speaking viciously.

Speaking, Ancestor Minghe naturally also examined the person in black, hoping to locate the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

But similarly, he found nothing either. At this point,

Everyone focused on the Evil Corpse. Yes, what on earth happened here? Didn't the punishment of the Heavenly Dao prove that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was on him? Why is it gone now?

The Heavenly Dao cannot be wrong, yet the current situation is a fact!

"Hehehe, you all are truly amusing..."

From beneath the Shadow Robe, the Evil Corpse's voice came out, sounding weak due to the heavenly punishment and injuries, saying: "When I swore, it was indeed coincidental that I was punished, but there was no direct relationship between the two!"

"The heavenly punishment merely coincided with his oath? Not because of it?" The Evil Corpse's reply made the quasi-saints' expressions darken, leaving many speechless.

Although this explanation seemed a bit far-fetched, thinking it through, it was perhaps the only explanation that made sense?

"I didn't expect this all to be just a misunderstanding?" Ancestor Minghe, Master Zhenyuan, especially Randeng Buddha, all looked quite displeased.

Almost all the quasi-saints made an effort, yet it was all for nothing?

"Hmph, since the Hongmeng Purple Qi is not on you, there's no need for me to keep my vow. Yaoji almost died at your hands, as did the Emperor of Longevity. I'll take my revenge today without holding back!"

With the Hongmeng Purple Qi issue clarified, the Jade Emperor stepped forward, glaring at the Evil Corpse and speaking coldly.

After glancing at the Jade Emperor, Master Zhenyuan, Master Wuchao, and others stepped back, showing no intention of intervening.

Indeed, it was a personal vendetta between the mysterious person in black and the Jade Emperor. Since it was unrelated to the Hongmeng Purple Qi, they weren't interested.

Yet, originally, it was said to be on Master Wuchao, then on the mysterious person in black. Now, it's confirmed not to be on the person in black...

Does this mean the last clue to the Hongmeng Purple Qi is broken?

(PS: I said last time I'd buy the house. Going to transfer the deed this afternoon, so I wrote two chapters in advance this morning. Great, truly worthy of me... hehehe~~~)