Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Ancestor Minghe quietly watched the mysterious figure in black, contemplating silently, feeling as if his mind were a muddled mess.

The mysterious figure in black suffered from divine punishment, and by right, the Hongmeng Purple Qi should be on him, right?

However, upon personal inspection, it was not!

The Heavenly Dao cannot be wrong. The mysterious figure explained that the divine punishment was meant to descend; it just so happened to occur immediately after he made his vow, but in reality, there was no connection between the two?

This explanation could indeed justify everything.

However, given the significance of the Hongmeng Purple Qi, Ancestor Minghe felt that even if the mysterious figure's explanation could make sense, he couldn't fully and completely trust him.

Being known by Jiang Liu as the most timid in the three realms, naturally, facing any potential danger he would keep his distance. Similarly, when it came to the matter of the Hongmeng Purple Qi, even the slightest hint of doubt couldn't be ignored by Ancestor Minghe.

Or perhaps, due to his obsession with attaining sainthood, to make him truly believe that the mysterious figure genuinely had no Hongmeng Purple Qi? That's not an easy thing!

"Jade Emperor..."

At this moment, Ancestor Minghe stepped forward, staring at the Jade Emperor, and said, "I want to take this mysterious figure in black to the Netherworld Blood Sea!"

"Sect Master Minghe, why is that?" The Jade Emperor's expression slightly darkened, watching Ancestor Minghe as he asked.

"There's no reason, but I would ask the Jade Emperor to do me this favor!" Ancestor Minghe spoke to the Jade Emperor, his words fairly polite.

"I'm sorry, Sect Master. If I were to do you this favor today, it would be a loss of face for me!" The Jade Emperor looked at Ancestor Minghe, shook his head, and directly refused.

Indeed, he had deliberately laid a trap. Even though the Hongmeng Purple Qi wasn't on him, he could still kill him for revenge and boost his own power and prestige. How could he be so easily taken away by Ancestor Minghe?

"Ancestor Minghe still refuses to give up?" The other nearby Quasi-Saints, hearing the conversation between Minghe and the Jade Emperor, all understood Ancestor Minghe's thoughts.

Truthfully, Ancestor Minghe's obsession with attaining sainthood seemed to be the strongest. Even knowing that the Hongmeng Purple Qi wasn't on him, he still wouldn't believe such a fact?

"Sect Master, this is my friend. I hope you won't make things difficult for me!" At this moment, Gaoyang also stepped forward, standing opposite Ancestor Minghe, and said earnestly.

Zhao Gongming said nothing. The twenty-four Sea Calming Pearls had already set up a great formation, while the Primordial Golden Dou appeared in his hand, standing alongside Gaoyang, demonstrating his stance with actions.

"Mother, Master..." Watching Gaoyang and Ancestor Minghe's confrontation, Xueyu frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled.

One was her mother, and the other was her master, putting her in a very difficult position.

Ancestor Minghe stared intently at Gaoyang, silent, yet weighing his options internally.

If it were confirmed that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was on the mysterious figure in black, Ancestor Minghe would not hold back against Gaoyang, for the contention for the Dao had no room for retreat.

However, he wished to act against the mysterious figure because he couldn't accept the facts before him, merely wanting to capture him for peace of mind.

Was it worth arguing with Gaoyang over this?

Internally weighing the pros and cons, he glanced over at Xueyu, and then swept his gaze over to Jiang Liu, feeling a pang of realization!

Although the dispute arose between Xuanzang and Gaoyang due to the mysterious figure, they were, after all, a couple.

If he truly caused harm to Gaoyang, there was no guarantee Xuanzang wouldn't intervene.

At that moment, would he face his calamity?

Hiss...

Pondering the possibility of facing a calamity, Ancestor Minghe, known as the most timid, took a sharp breath.

Naturally, on the surface, he maintained a calm demeanor, slightly retreating half a step, saying, "In that case, I'll grant you this favor!"

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Hearing Ancestor Minghe's words, Gaoyang smiled and thanked Ancestor Minghe.

However, listening to the conversation between Ancestor Minghe and Gaoyang, the Jade Emperor's expression grew even darker.

Due to the dispute over the mysterious figure, Ancestor Minghe completely disregarded him, yet showed favor to Gaoyang. Was his dignity, as lord of the three realms, truly less than Gaoyang's?

Regardless of the Jade Emperor's thoughts at this moment, Ancestor Minghe retreated slightly, without intent to speak further, but kept his gaze on Gaoyang and the Jade Emperor, wanting to see how things would develop.

"Jiang Liu..." At this moment, Gaoyang's gaze fell upon Jiang Liu, filled with guilt and plea.

"Hmph!" Jiang Liu turned his head slightly, letting out a cold snort to express his displeasure.

"Jiang Liu, I know you're unhappy, but today, I hope you could lend me a hand..." Gaoyang pleaded with Jiang Liu, her expression earnest.

"This..." Jiang Liu's face showed a trace of hesitation at the pleading words from Gaoyang, given their relationship as a couple.

Seeing Jiang Liu's expression relax somewhat, Gaoyang continued to speak, not trying to win him over with reason, but rather by appealing to emotion.

"Sigh..." Listening to her persuade him repeatedly, Jiang Liu sighed helplessly and then glared fiercely at the mysterious figure in black, saying, "My actions today aren't to help you, but to help Gaoyang!"

"Humph, I don't need your help, cough cough..." The black-clad figure also showed clear disdain towards Jiang Liu, speaking whilst coughing several times, indicating serious injuries.

"This is troublesome!"

Seeing Jiang Liu standing on the side of the mysterious figure, the Jade Emperor's face turned exceedingly grim.

There were only he and the Supreme Elder Lord teamed up on this side, but opposing them were Xuanzang, Zhao Gongming, Gaoyang, and the mysterious figure. If they engaged in combat, defeat was far more likely than victory!

"Your Majesty..." Just as the Jade Emperor was mentally weighed down, the Supreme Elder Lord gently called out, slightly shaking his head towards him.

The Jade Emperor naturally understood what the Supreme Elder Lord meant.

The original purpose was aimed at the Hongmeng Purple Qi, which was absent now, thus they intended to seek revenge against the mysterious figure.

If revenge could be taken it would be best, but if not, it was no big deal since the Hongmeng Purple Qi was not with him, meaning this action already counted as a failure.

Woosh!

Just when the Jade Emperor was in a dilemma, suddenly a sword light flickered in the void, and soon a green Divine Sword appeared from the void, floating before Gaoyang.

This green long sword was the Green Duckweed Sword, which seemed to have been used by Sect Master Tongtian and now returned before Gaoyang.

At this critical moment, Sect Master Tongtian delivered the Green Duckweed Sword to Gaoyang, the significance of which was naturally self-evident, causing the Jade Emperor's heart to sink further, and he sighed silently.

Along with his sigh, the Jade Emperor's pupils shrank slightly, noticing the sword blade of the Green Duckweed Sword seemed to still hold a trace of blood.

"This? Could it be..."

The Green Duckweed Sword had been taken by Sect Master Tongtian for a confrontation with Zhunti, and now there was a bloodstain on it; the implications were easily imagined.

"Your Majesty! Please, Jade Emperor, grant some face!" Holding the Green Duckweed Sword in hand, Gaoyang said to the Jade Emperor, with rather good-natured attitude.

Grant face? Personally, the Jade Emperor would surely dislike granting such face, but could he refuse?

He sighed silently and deeply glanced at the Green Duckweed Sword, saying, "Since Sect Master Tongtian has made his stance clear, I naturally dare not defy a Saint's will!"

While speaking, the Jade Emperor then turned to the mysterious figure, saying, "If missed today, the grudge between you and I will eventually find resolution next time!"

Having dropped such a harsh comment, the Jade Emperor and the Supreme Elder Lord left together.

Upon leaving, the Jade Emperor indicated he was granting face to Sect Master Tongtian, thereby preserving his own dignity; after all, at the crucial moment, with Sect Master Tongtian handing over the Green Duckweed Sword, the Jade Emperor's words did provide him a reasonable justification.

As the Jade Emperor departed, the Quasi-Saints also started leaving one after another.

But before departing, these Quasi-Saints each cast glances, more or less, towards the mysterious figure.

The outcome unexpectedly turned into such a misunderstanding.

Moreover, up until now, the mysterious figure's identity remained unknown.

"Sir, my aid in relieving the constraints of the Investiture of the Gods has been repaid. Farewell!" With the Quasi-Saints leaving one after another, Zhao Gongming spoke to the Evil Corpse.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend!" The Evil Corpse's voice was somewhat weak, nodding in response.

"Princess Gaoyang, should you need my assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to express it!" Subsequently, Zhao Gongming turned to Gaoyang, saying.

Not to mention Demon King Ox and the Mysterious Bird are in the Ming Sect, nor that Xuanzang is the Sect Hierarch of Ming Sect, seeing the Green Duckweed Sword in Gaoyang's hand, Zhao Gongming felt it necessary to become closer to Gaoyang.

"Hmm, Senior Zhao Gongming, feel free to visit Ming Sect when convenient!" As a strong Quasi-Saint level figure, Gaoyang was naturally inclined to build a good relationship, nodding as she spoke.

Meanwhile, Jiang Liu's gaze turned, landing on Randeng Buddha.

"Amitabha..." Sensing Jiang Liu's gaze on him, Randeng lowered his head slightly, silently reciting a Buddha's name in his heart, with a look of distress.

Randeng Buddha was unrepentant of his actions against Jiang Liu to obtain the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Yet failing to secure the Hongmeng Purple Qi and offending Xuanzang made Randeng Buddha feel deeply regretful.

"Randeng Buddha..." Jiang Liu's face turned grim as he stepped forward to Randeng, speaking in an icy voice.