Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"Since the ancient times when Goddess Nvwa created humans, our Human Clan has repeatedly faced calamities..."

"In the ancient times, we were used as food by the Demon Clan, wantonly hunted, nearly driven to extinction!"

"Later, even though we found a foothold in this world under the leadership of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, we eventually fractured into many countries, fighting and killing one another..."

Holding the Kongdong Seal with both hands, Li Shimin, clad in an imperial robe, spread his words across the entire square.

With the power of the Kongdong Seal, everyone present seemed to witness the evolution process of the Human Clan.

From the time when Goddess Nvwa molded humans from clay.

Back then, the Shaman and Demon Clans suppressed the world. The Demon Clan discovered that humans were Innate Taoist Bodies, consuming them would greatly enhance their cultivation level, sparking a craze of the Demon Clan hunting humans.

Even though humans had excellent proliferative abilities, in the end, there were only a few thousand left, almost driven to extinction.

Then the Shaman and Demon Clans battled, giving the Human Clan a chance to breathe.

Then the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors emerged, teaching humans how to drill wood for fire, weave cloth for warmth, build shelters against beast attacks, experiment with various herbs for healing illnesses, Cang Jie created characters, allowing human civilization to be passed down...

Only then did the naturally weak Human Clan gradually stand firm on this primordial land, allowing them to thrive.

Eventually, the humans became the protagonists of the world, with the Human Emperor ruling over the Mortal World, marking the most glorious era for the Human Clan!

However, after the Deification Battle ended, the Human Emperor vanished, leaving only Sons of Heaven, as countries spread across the four continents, forming numerous nations, engaging in continuous conflicts and even slaughters...

In the span of millions of years, the development of the Human Clan was displayed vividly before everyone.

From Li Shimin to the eunuchs and palace maids of the Imperial Palace, each was filled with infinite emotion.

They marveled at how difficult it was for the Human Clan to stand firm in this world.

Simultaneously, despite the sighs and marvels, a sense of pride surged in everyone's heart.

Compared to the myriad clans of the primordial times, humans were born with weak physiques, yet they persevered relentlessly, gradually becoming the protagonists of the world. Although there were elements of destiny, it mostly relied on the indomitable spirit of humans.

Holding the Kongdong Seal with both hands, Li Shimin's every word etched into everyone's hearts, making all clearly understand the hardship humans faced to reach this point today.

At last, Li Shimin turned the conversation and continued: "But today, with heavenly approval, the Kongdong Seal returns to the Human Clan, to secure its destiny. Holding this Divine Artifact, I shall be the rightful Human King! With this Kongdong Seal, I swear to heaven and earth!"

Li Shimin's final words were powerful and contained immense strength.

"Hail the Human King!" As Li Shimin's voice fell, everyone present, without much hesitation, spoke in unison, bowing in respect to Li Shimin!

The Human King is the king of the Human Clan, holding the Kongdong Seal, and Li Shimin's self-proclamation as the Human King is indeed justified.

The Human Emperor, on the other hand, is the emperor of the Mortal World, governing not just matters of the Human Clan, but also the entire Mortal World.

Given Li Shimin's current status, it was naturally not yet time to declare himself as the Human Emperor.

Rumble!

As Li Shimin's voice descended, a series of thunderous sounds echoed across the world, a symbol of the great path's thunderous decree.

Holding the Kongdong Seal, Li Shimin swore to heaven and earth, proclaiming himself Human King, a matter so significant that the Heavenly Dao naturally had to respond.

As the sound of the great path's thunder rang, an even brighter rainbow light shot straight into the stars.

At this moment, the destiny of the Human Clan seemed to boil over.

"Is this the destiny of the Human Clan? Although humans have remained the world's protagonists over the years, there has been no Human Emperor, not even a Human King, causing this destiny to dim. Now that the Human King has emerged again, the human destiny is rekindling!" Jiang Liu softly murmured as he watched the bright rainbow light piercing the stars.

Such a rainbow light, this strong destiny was frighteningly dazzling, even Jiang Liu felt somewhat blinded.

Such destiny, it could indeed deter ghosts and deities alike.

"My own body is of the Human Clan, and I even find it dazzling. For others, it's almost daring to approach, isn't it?" Jiang Liu inwardly marveled at the blinding soaring rainbow light before him.

Of course, more than anything, there was happiness.

The stronger the destiny of the Human Clan, the greater the possibility of immediately reinstating a Human Emperor, which is naturally a good thing.

More importantly, Jiang Liu had an unquestionably unified alliance with Li Shimin; the stronger Li Shimin's situation, the greater assistance he would naturally receive.

Regardless of Jiang Liu's astonishment, once the proclamation of re-establishing the Human King was declared to the heavens and the Great Dao acknowledged Li Shimin's new identity, the gathering of the Hundred Kings in Chang'an City came to a satisfactory close.

During the grand ceremony, Li Shimin, as the Human King, spoke some words envisioning the future of the Human Clan. As the ceremony neared its end, it turned into a joyous occasion of feasting and celebration.

For the Hundred Kings, even though there is now a Human King above them, having the Great Tang as a backing seems like a favorable prospect?

As the ceremony gradually approached its conclusion, Jiang Liu contacted Gaoyang to ensure more meticulous safety measures were in place.

This time, the Jade Emperor's descent was a loss of face, and no one knew if he might cause some mischief on the way back.

Even though Li Shimin has become the Human King, should a few more kings be assassinated, it wouldn't just be a loss of face for the Human King but a significant blow to the Human Clan as well!

Because it was a matter concerning Jiang Liu and his father, Gaoyang personally took action, mobilizing nearly the entire strength of the Ming Sect.

Several Great Luo Golden Immortal level experts were also mobilized to safeguard the safety of these kings.

Apart from the White Mouse Demon and the Black Bear Demon, who were still receiving special training in the Demon Realm, Gaoyang led the charge, with the Mysterious Bird, Scorpion Demon, Fahai, Demon King Ox, Red Boy, Long Eyebrow Immortal, and Yellow Wind Monster, eight mighty figures, divided into eight directions.

Among them, the North Julu State was the most chaotic. Therefore, Gaoyang mainly took charge of the north, while Long Eyebrow Immortal and Red Boy were responsible for the northeast and northwest directions respectively.

This arrangement of protection in eight directions was the utmost effort to ensure the safety of these kings.

Jiang Liu secretly nodded in approval at Gaoyang's arrangement.

Yet it was still not enough. Consequently, Jiang Liu opened his friend list and sent a message to Ksitigarbha.

Since Jiang Liu was conferred the title of Sandalwood Merit Buddha, he had visited the Underworld regarding the Hongmeng Purple Qi matter and had finally added Ksitigarbha as a friend.

"Bodhisattva, please have Tingdi keep an eye on the Heavenly Court's movements. If any powerful beings descend to the lower realm, I hope you will inform me!" This was the message Jiang Liu sent to Ksitigarbha, requesting Tingdi to watch the Heavenly Court's activities.

As long as it's not the Jade Emperor, Empress, or Supreme Elder Lord personally taking action, any descents by potent beings from the Heavenly Court would not escape Tingdi's hearing.

"Understood, rest assured!" Upon receiving Jiang Liu's message, Ksitigarbha swiftly replied to Jiang Liu.

Meanwhile, back in the Heavenly Court, after returning to his chambers, the Jade Emperor wore a sullen expression.

This time, descending to the lower realm not only achieved nothing but also brought disgrace. Naturally, the Jade Emperor harbored the thought of having someone make a move against those kings again.

The Human King had been established, and the soaring destiny indeed deterred the Jade Emperor from making reckless moves. However, if a few more kings were killed at this time, it could humiliate Li Shimin, the Human King, couldn't it?

Only after summoning the Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Listening Ear to investigate did he find out that the Ming Sect had almost entirely mobilized, with even Gaoyang taking action personally, and eight experts above the Great Luo Golden Immortal level protecting these kings. The Jade Emperor's lips twitched slightly.

Then his thoughts of killing a few more kings gradually faded away.

To defeat Great Luo Golden Immortal level experts is no easy task. If things got too entangled and his identity was exposed, with Master Xuanzang's ruthlessness, he might join forces with Gaoyang to confront him in the Lingxiao Hall.

This time, with thorough preparations, the kings gradually returned to their nations, each secretly heaving a sigh of relief.

Within just two days, all the escorting forces gathered at the Ming Sect, and after Gaoyang consolidated the situation, a report was made to Jiang Liu.

"Thankfully, nothing happened. Otherwise, I would have lost face!" Hearing that the kings were safe, Jiang Liu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In the Great Tang Imperial Palace at that time, he had assured the kings' safety personally.

Jiang Liu stayed in the Great Tang Imperial Palace for those two days, and after confirming the situation, he naturally reported to Li Shimin.

"Now you're going to continue westward, aren't you?" After a simple chat, Li Shimin asked Jiang Liu.

"Indeed, rest assured, regarding the relocation of the Ming Sect headquarters to Chang'an City, I will discuss this thoroughly with Gaoyang!" Jiang Liu nodded and replied to Li Shimin.

"Understood, with the end of the Journey to the West approaching, time waits for no one. It is better to act sooner rather than later!" Nodding, Li Shimin advised once more, then Jiang Liu bid farewell, heading westward through the skies.

Elsewhere, in the Purple Bamboo Forest of the South Sea, the Golden Hair Lion still held the Calamity Book in hands.

Recently, Master Xuanzang accomplished another major task by reinstating Li Shimin to the Human King's position. Therefore, the Golden Hair Lion naturally paid attention to the Calamity Book.

The sixty-third calamity: Re-establishment of the Human King.

Seeing the newly surfaced calamity, the Golden Hair Lion nodded silently. With the Jade Emperor personally intervening, it was unsurprising for this to be marked as a calamity.

However, looking at the newly emerged calamity, the Golden Hair Lion inwardly muttered: "Who said that the coordination work for the westward journey is difficult? Recent calamities required no intervention from me; isn't this quite easy?"