Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

The Grand Peach Banquet, hosted by the Empress, sees the attendance of the three grand personages: the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Elder Lord, and the invited notable strong figures among the Immortals and Buddhas...

It's safe to say that this Peach Banquet has gathered most of the top-tier elites among Immortals and Buddhas.

If one could truly make a scene at today's banquet and stand against the formidable beings present, then Jiang Liu and his companions wouldn't need to wait for the end of the Journey to the West to stir up a storm among the Immortals and Buddhas.

Therefore, can one really oppose these Immortals and Buddhas at this Peach Banquet? Jiang Liu never had such extravagant hopes!

The aim is merely to create a disruption.

Meanwhile, Jiang Liu's actions serve as a probe to see how the Jade Emperor would react to public chaos.

Likewise, Jiang Liu intends to observe how the Buddhist Sect would choose to respond if the Jade Emperor truly reacts excessively!

With the end of the Journey to the West drawing closer, the day to completely rip the veil with the Immortals and Buddhas comes nearer, Jiang Liu not only desires to suppress the forces of Immortals and Buddhas, but if he could incite internal strife, achieving a scenario where he benefits from the conflict—that would be the best.

Hence, with a mind for dual-purpose, even knowing he and his companions can't be opponents against the banquet's overwhelming forces, Jiang Liu still makes an appearance!

"What should we do? What should we do? The Jade Emperor has truly stirred with anger, even declaring life and death do not matter…" Among the Buddhist Sect's strong figures, with the current situation, tension was palpable.

Not to mention that the Journey to the West is vital for the prosperity of the Buddhist Sect, Xuanzang has been conferred as the Sandalwood Merit Buddha; even if he missed the mark, now if his life is at risk, how could they stand by idly?

"Should we intervene? Let's protect the Merit Buddha first?" The Medicine Buddha watched as dozens of Great Luo Realm strong figures engaged, asking the Lapis Lazuli King Buddha and the Great Power King Buddha beside him.

"Now with Xuanzang and his group causing havoc at the Peach Banquet, it remains their Journey to the West Team's affair. If we intervene, it becomes a matter between the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect!" The Lapis Lazuli King Buddha spoke hesitantly upon hearing this.

"The Lapis Lazuli King Buddha is reasonable. We should observe the situation first. If Xuanzang truly faces life-threatening danger, then we will act! Under current circumstances, it's best to inform our Buddha Tathagata immediately!" The Great Power King Buddha nodded in agreement, expressing his stance.

"Then let's adhere to what the two have said!" The Medicine Buddha hesitated briefly, then reluctantly nodded.

In the realm of combat methods, the Medicine Buddha cannot compare to the other two; he is most proficient in the skills pertaining to elixirs!

"Hehehe, so they come!"

Seeing the dozens of Great Luo Golden Immortal level strong figures approaching, Sun Wukong grinned, advancing instead of retreating.

Likewise, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing beside him, each unleashed formidable powers!

"Do they think a dozen Great Luo Golden Immortal level strong figures can defeat us?" Looking at the attacking Immortal Officials and Divine Generals, Jiang Liu's eyebrow raised.

Over the years, the Journey to the West Team has continually faced real combat situations, fostering an intense synergy amongst themselves long ago.

Moreover, Sun Wukong and others are armed to the teeth with equipment; in terms of comprehensive prowess, they're naturally unmatched by other Great Luo Golden Immortal level fortes!

With mutual coordination, Sun Wukong and Little White Dragon take on primary attack roles, Sha Wujing handles support, and Zhu Bajie primarily distracts damage, always maintaining the Vajra Mantra and Strengthening Body-Protection Spell states...

Though they are few against many, it seems Sun Wukong and his group are indeed taking the upper hand.

"Impressive! I've heard the Journey to the West Team is extraordinary, but to witness this firsthand, it's even more astounding than the rumors!" Observing the power displayed by Sun Wukong and his companions, many Immortals and Buddhas around expressed their admiration silently.

In recent years, the Journey to the West Team's reputation has spread widely, but their exact strength has been elusive.

Today, there in the presence of so many, the Journey to the West Team genuinely showcased their extraordinary power.

"The Journey to the West Team, they're clad completely in Dharma Treasures! Their treasures are so numerous, and each appears to be of excellent quality!"

The Supreme Elder Lord, fixated on the battlefield situation, naturally discerned that Sun Wukong and his company managed to face many opponents largely due to their Dharma Treasures.

However, while paying attention to Sun Wukong's strength, the Supreme Elder Lord's gaze also landed on Zhu Bajie.

Having finally broken through the Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation level, achieving such prowess after experiencing life as a pig, it seems there have been gains from the training.

"This Monkey, far stronger than he was five hundred years ago!" Erlang God focused on Sun Wukong, marvelling again at his strength.

With the power exhibited by Sun Wukong now, Erlang God questions his capability should they clash again, knowing he would be undoubtedly defeated.

Even if discarding the support of Dharma Treasures, simply comparing cultivation, Erlang God finds himself facing more losses than victories.

"Impressive! It seems there's indeed hope!" On another side, Wen Zhong's eyes flickered subtly.

As Wen Zhong, the Thunder God of Nine Heavens, the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation, with his status, naturally he was qualified to attend this Peach Banquet.

Jiang Liu's focus in the attack was naturally on the Jade Emperor, while Sun Wukong and the others fought, Jiang Liu merely cast a few support skills towards them occasionally.

With Jiang Liu's current strength, he had already reached the Quasi-Saint level. Without the Jade Emperor's restraint, even with a dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals joining hands, they couldn't be his match.

After all, who could block the Witch-Slaying Sword, and who could break the Green Lotus Buddha Robe?

"Alas, if this situation drags on further, it would truly be bad!" the Empress sighed secretly, seeing the current circumstances.

Although she was heavily injured, she still had the cultivation level of a Quasi-Saint. Seeing the timing was right, she pulled the Phoenix Hairpin from her head and swiped towards Sun Wukong.

A stripe directly cut out, pressing Sun Wukong back continuously.

Meanwhile, several Great Luo Golden Immortals nearby seized the opportunity, coordinating their attacks, and a few chains wrapped around Sun Wukong.

Runes flickered, suppressing Sun Wukong's cultivation.

Seeing Sun Wukong's situation over there, Jiang Liu wanted to raise his hand and cast the Dispel Curse.

However, the Jade Emperor's focus was on Jiang Liu, completely not giving him the chance to help.

Once Sun Wukong was imprisoned, Zhu Bajie and the others naturally felt the pressure on themselves increase.

With the Empress joining the fray, the situation naturally reversed.

Soon, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Little White Dragon, and Sha Wujing were all captured, bound by chains.

"How about it, Xuanzang? Do you still want to continue fighting?" In the end, it was only between the Jade Emperor and Jiang Liu, as the Jade Emperor spoke to Jiang Liu with a stern face.

In a Quasi-Saint level of battle, other Great Luo Golden Immortals couldn't interfere at all, merely watching idly.

Jiang Liu's face remained calm, not responding to the Jade Emperor's words. However, the Witch-Slaying Sword in his hand swung even more densely, using actions to replace words.

Not a match? Jiang Liu had long expected it, but with things having reached this point, he was waiting to see what decision the Buddhist Sect would ultimately make.

"If that's the case, don't blame me!" Seeing Jiang Liu's reckless attitude, the Jade Emperor's face sank, and his force became thrice heavier.

Previously, when Xuanzang and Gaoyang joined forces, to challenge him alone indeed was not easy.

But today, Xuanzang was alone, just in time to seize the opportunity to defeat him in front of all the Immortals and Buddhas!

The Witch-Slaying Sword was indeed dangerous and brought tremendous pressure to the Jade Emperor, but holding the Golden Divine Sword in hand, he didn't give Jiang Liu the chance to strike him.

Wrapped with the power of destiny, the battle continued. The injuries on Jiang Liu were increasingly severe.

"No way? At this point, Tathagata still hasn't appeared?" With worsening wounds and his health point dropping to a third, Jiang Liu felt acute urgency.

To test the Buddhist Sect's reaction, he hadn't used the Guanyin Mantra to heal himself until now!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Just as Jiang Liu felt anxious inwardly, wondering if Tathagata might not appear, a series of Zen sounds arose from the horizon, accompanied by brilliant Buddhist Light that illuminated the entire Yaochi Pond!

"Amitabha, greetings to His Majesty the Jade Emperor!" When Tathagata appeared, he first declared a Buddhist name and bowed to the Jade Emperor, giving him due respect.

Once the words fell, Tathagata's figure stepped forward, blocking Jiang Liu, and naturally, both Jiang Liu and the Jade Emperor stopped fighting.

"Greetings, Tathagata!" Meanwhile, all Buddhas attending the Peach Banquet rose and saluted Tathagata.

"Tathagata, you Buddhist Sect members have been increasingly reckless lately!" Holding the Golden Divine Sword, the Jade Emperor spoke.

"This is my failure in guidance, thus I apologize to His Majesty the Jade Emperor!" Knowing he was at fault, Tathagata assumed a very humble posture, proactively apologizing.

"Tathagata, this Peach Banquet was organized by me to entertain the Immortals, and even the Buddhas of your Buddhist Sect have now disrupted it. I hope Tathagata can give me an explanation!" As the initiator of the Peach Banquet, the Empress spoke to Tathagata.

"The Buddhist Sect's treasury is open for the Empress to select any three treasures as compensation!" After a brief pause, Tathagata showed a pained expression as he spoke.

"There are five members in your Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, yet you're only offering three items as compensation? That's inappropriate, surely? Five items!" After some consideration, the Empress proposed her request.