Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"Jiang Liu, is there really a need to differentiate between us? If there's anything you need my help with, just say it!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Gaoyang showed some discontent, clearly displeased with Jiang Liu's attitude.

"Here's the situation: your father, the Emperor, has invited many kings to gather in Chang'an City, scheduled for the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, the distances of each country from the Great Tang vary, and relying solely on their own travel might take them three to five years. Therefore, I'd like to ask for the help of your Ming Sect..."

Jiang Liu began to explain his intentions to Gaoyang in a straightforward manner.

"Do you really need to ask me for this? This matter is originally my father's business, so it's only natural for me to help!" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, which were aimed at helping his father, Gaoyang had no objections.

Then, after receiving the maps and markers of these kingdoms from Jiang Liu, Gaoyang quickly arranged everything.

Within the Ming Sect, there were originally quite a few forces, such as the Three Pure Ones Temple of the Tiger, Deer, and Goat Demons from the Chechi Kingdom, the Spider Demoness forces of the Pansi Spider Cave, the Jing River Water Clan, the Black Bear Demon forces of the Black Wind Mountain, as well as the forces under Red Boy and the Demon King Ox, and so on.

With many demons and ghosts joining the Ming Sect over the years, with its current strength, sending those hundred-odd kings to gather in Chang'an City is naturally no problem.

Holding the map Jiang Liu gave him, Gaoyang counted roughly, exactly one hundred kings.

Following this, Gaoyang immediately began to assign strong individuals from the Ming Sect to escort these kings to Chang'an City.

"In that case, I'll leave this task to you. Remember, the date is on the Mid-Autumn Festival!" Seeing Gaoyang making arrangements promptly, Jiang Liu also looked relieved, nodded to Gaoyang, and then left his own maps with Gaoyang.

"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Gaoyang nodded and said.

After a few more casual words with Gaoyang, Jiang Liu then soared into the sky and flew back in the direction of Chang'an City.

Since Jiang Liu came openly and left the same way, his request for help from the Ming Sect was naturally not a secret.

In the Heavenly Court, at this time, the Jade Emperor was frowning in deep thought, looking extremely vexed.

The plan to seize the Hongmeng Purple Qi from the mysterious black-clad figure had failed. So what should be his next move to restore his authority?

"Your Majesty..."

Just as the Jade Emperor was secretly pondering his next moves, suddenly, a Divine General appeared in front of him.

"What is it?" The Jade Emperor's expression returned to his regular stoic demeanor, slightly raising his eyelids to ask the Divine General.

"Your Majesty, not long ago, Xuanzang, uh, the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, visited the Ming Sect, after which the Ming Sect dispatched a hundred Heavenly Immortal-level experts, stationed in various countries, to escort these kings to gather in Chang'an City on the Mid-Autumn day..."

In brief, the Divine General explained this matter to the Jade Emperor.

"A hundred Heavenly Immortal-level beings escorting the kings of various countries to Chang'an City?" Hearing the Divine General's words, the Jade Emperor could not help but change his expression.

"Indeed, that's exactly the case!" The Divine General nodded seriously and replied.

The Jade Emperor's face turned much darker. Now his prestige had severely declined, with even many Immortals following his decrees only in name.

But now, Emperor of Tang, Li Shimin, actually gathered a hundred kings together in Chang'an City?

He holds the Kongdong Seal, and this surely will boost his prestige, won't it?

As the master of the three realms, his own influence plummeted, while the reputation of the Emperor of Tang, Li Shimin, in the Mortal World, soared? This is not a good omen!

The Divine General, having reported the situation, then stood silently with his head lowered.

With everything needed reported to the Jade Emperor, his task was complete.

As for how the Jade Emperor would think or act, that was not for him to decide; he only needed to wait for the Jade Emperor to make a decision.

But, making a decision? At this time, the Jade Emperor also felt caught between a rock and a hard place.

Should he intervene? If so, he'd most likely oppose Xuanzang, wouldn't he?

Is there anyone left in the entire Heavenly Court who dares to stand against Xuanzang?

But not intervening? Should he just watch Li Shimin's reputation continue to rise?

If, in the end, his reputation grows to threaten his own position, it would be too late to regret it then!

Not intervening is not an option, while intervening seems inappropriate. Caught in a dilemma, after pondering for a moment, the Jade Emperor's eyes subtly gleamed with an idea.

Then he opened his mouth and expounded on his idea to the Divine General before him.

"This matter, I'll leave it to you. You've been by my side for many years, and your cultivation level has reached the Great Luo Late Stage. Should you successfully handle this, I might consider you for the position in the new Four Royal Lords..."

After laying out his idea to the Divine General, the Jade Emperor promptly promised as such.

"Your Majesty, rest assured that I will handle this matter properly!" Hearing the Jade Emperor's promise of a new position as one of the Four Royals, the Divine General's eyes sparkled, and he nodded resolutely.

"Alright, go!" The Jade Emperor, seeing the look on the Divine General's face, smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand.

The Divine General, filled with excitement, said no more and turned to leave, appearing quite motivated.

Regardless of what arrangements were made in the Heavenly Court, in the Mortal World, as the powerful figures of the Ming Sect spread out, one after another, these Heavenly Immortal level powerhouses arrived in various countries.

Then, they explained their identities and intentions to these kings.

Previously, when Jiang Liu left, he had mentioned that someone would come to fetch them. Therefore, as these Heavenly Immortal level powerhouses revealed their identities, these kings also made the necessary arrangements and left with them.

The kings of Eastern Shengshen State, South Zhanbu State, and West Niuhe State were easy to handle, as the existence of a Heavenly Immortal level is already considered powerful.

However, the North Julu State is particularly dangerous compared to the other three continents, so Gaoyang was more attentive and arranged for stronger escorts from the Taiyi Realm.

Fortunately, because North Julu State is particularly dangerous, the number of human inhabitants is relatively small. With the current strength of the Ming Sect, arranging for a dozen or so Taiyi Realm powerhouses is not a problem.

Tiansha Nation, being the northernmost country of North Julu State, is filled with demons and has several Heavenly Immortal level powerhouses guarding it.

Thus, Gaoyang directly arranged for Tiger Immortal, one of the three immortals of Chechi Kingdom, to escort them in Tiansha Nation.

Tiger Immortal had already achieved success in cultivation, and in recent years, his comprehension had greatly increased in the Enlightenment Hall of the Ming Sect, and his cultivation had broken through to the middle stage of the Taiyi Realm.

The King of Tiansha Nation, upon seeing Tiger Immortal arrive and hearing him reveal his identity, naturally welcomed him.

Moreover, Tiger Immortal's mid-Taiyi Realm cultivation greatly shocked the King of Tiansha Nation.

Though the North Julu State is extremely chaotic, it is still part of the Mortal World, and a mid-Taiyi Realm cultivation is already considered top-tier.

Having a mid-Taiyi Realm powerhouse escort him? The king secretly marveled at the magnitude of the Great Tang's arrangements.

Then, the King of Tiansha Nation probed subtly and learned that the Emperor of Great Tang had invited a hundred kings to gather in Chang'an City and had also invited a hundred powerful escorts, which further shocked the King of Tiansha Nation and made him a little fearful.

Fortunately, when facing the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, he wisely showed submission. Otherwise, Tiansha Nation might have ended up like Elai Country, reduced to ashes.

The departure of the king was naturally a big event, so the King of Tiansha Nation spent two days making arrangements before ascending to the sky with Tiger Immortal, flying towards Chang'an City of Great Tang.

Kings like that of Tiansha Nation were fortunate, having many extraordinary people in their country.

However, in other three continents, many kings had never seen a deity-like being in their lifetime. Thus, as they were taken to the skies, each king felt incredibly exhilarated, experiencing the sensation of flying for the first time.

As guests, and with time being relatively ample, these escorting powerhouses naturally slowed down a bit for these kings, who were thoroughly enjoying the novelty of flying.

They traveled toward Great Tang, leisurely enjoying the 'cloud soaring and commanding the fog', allowing these kings to indulge in the experience.

Under the escort of Tiger Immortal, the King of Tiansha Nation flew straight south. Since Chang'an City is within South Zhanbu State, for the king from North Julu State, flying south was the natural direction.

Rumble!

However, while flying mid-air, suddenly, the sound of thunder resounded and the sky darkened.

"It seems like today's weather isn't good!"

Flying amidst the clouds, feeling the dense dark clouds and lightning perceived right above, the King of Tiansha Nation remarked.

"Indeed, the weather isn't good, but at my speed, I can reach Chang'an in half an incense stick's time!" Hearing this, Tiger Immortal seemed unperturbed and replied.

With the cultivation of a Taiyi True Immortal, the speed of 'cloud soaring and commanding the fog' is naturally swift, and Tiger Immortal indeed had the confidence to say such words.

Nodding slightly, the King of Tiansha Nation had faith in his mid-Taiyi Realm cultivation.

But as Tiger Immortal flew forward with his head down, he flew for a full hour, surprisingly still not having passed through.

Moreover, the thunder and dark clouds above seemed to grow denser.

"Something's not right!" Tiger Immortal's expression became much more solemn.

After calculating silently, flying for an hour should have covered over ten thousand miles, there couldn't be such a large thunderstorm area.

The only explanation is that these dark clouds are following us...

(PS: Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day, let's celebrate together~~~)