Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Originally, Jiang Liu's plan was to handle the matters in Fengmen Village and to learn about the situation with Long Eyebrow, intending to win him over thoroughly.

Although he was aged, he himself was at the 87th level Great Luo Golden Immortal Late Stage cultivation level. Such strength joining the Ming Sect would undoubtedly be a great asset.

However, with Fahai's passing, the issue regarding winning over Long Eyebrow has temporarily come to an end.

At this moment, having returned to Long Eyebrow Temple, Jiang Liu, without hesitation, requested the grateful villagers of Fengmen Village to help him build a temple, bringing this matter to a close as well.

Immediately, Jiang Liu's gaze fell upon Long Eyebrow True Man, naturally contemplating how to continue persuading him to join his faction.

As Jiang Liu sat down, Sun Wukong and the others naturally curiously inquired about where Jiang Liu had gone.

And now, how was the situation with Fahai's passing being handled?

Faced with Sun Wukong and others' inquiries, Jiang Liu did not intend to hide anything.

The main thing was that Jiang Liu wanted to display his abilities in front of Long Eyebrow True Man to win him over.

Thus, Jiang Liu recounted his journey to find and rescue Fahai, selecting details he could share, narrating them all before Long Eyebrow True Man.

For instance, he went to Ksitigarbha Cave to seek Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva; at first, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva did not wish to see him, but he forced his way in.

Even though things were a bit unpleasant with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, he still learned that even the divine beast Tingdi did not know Fahai's whereabouts.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva gave him a suggestion to go to Flame Cloud Sage Cave to seek Fuxi.

After leaving Ksitigarbha Cave, he decisively went to Flame Cloud Sage Cave, where he found Fuxi.

Fuxi was very amiable in dealings; after a casual chat, he made his request, and Fuxi did not refuse, directly helping him deduce that Fahai's soul was at the Great Nirvana Temple in the Demon Realm.

Consequently, he visited the Great Nirvana Temple in the Demon Realm, stealthily found Fahai's soul soaked in the Demon Transformation Pool, and seized it back.

Of course, the fact that he was the mysterious figure was not mentioned; he merely stated that he had good fortune since Wutian Buddha happened to be in seclusion, so when he visited the Great Nirvana Temple, he did not face any obstruction from Wutian Buddha.

Finally, after bringing Fahai back to the Human Realm, there was the question of Fahai's future.

After Fahai inquired a bit, Jiang Liu suggested that he go to the Ming Sect.

Thus, after sending Fahai to the Ming Sect, he returned to the Great Nirvana Temple here!

"So that's how it was; indeed, a lot of things happened. However, Fahai was originally just an ordinary cultivator, yet he's reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage cultivation level, amazing! Previously, I heard that three days absence from a scholar should warrant renewed respect. I, Old Sun, did not believe it. What change can three days bring? But now I do believe it! That Wutian does indeed have some skills!"

As Jiang Liu finished speaking, Sun Wukong nodded beside him, naturally shocked by Fahai's sudden leap in cultivation level.

"The Holy Monk indeed has skills!"

Compared to Sun Wukong focusing on Fahai's cultivation level, the White Mouse Demon was more concerned with Jiang Liu himself, saying, "Forcing into Ksitigarbha Cave, entering Flame Cloud Sage Cave, and even venturing into the Demon Realm are not things ordinary people can achieve; yet the Holy Monk did them all, impressive!"

"Yes, indeed, what the White Mouse Demon Sister says is true!" As the White Mouse Demon spoke, Zhu Bajie, as a seasoned flatterer, nodded eagerly.

In short, whatever praises the master, he agreed without question.

Sha Wujing: "..."

Listening to Senior Brother, Second Brother, and even the White Mouse Sister speak up, Sha Wujing felt he should speak up as well to establish his presence.

However, Second Brother had already stolen his lines; what should he say now?

Not to mention the thoughts in the minds of Jiang Liu's disciples, at this moment, Long Eyebrow True Man was also looking at Jiang Liu in astonishment.

He did not doubt Jiang Liu's boasting, but his words indeed left a deep impression.

Although the prowess of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team was known across the Three Realms, no one expected him to be so formidable now?

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva governs the reincarnation of all Immortals and Buddhas; who is not both respectful and fearful of him? Yet Master Xuanzang managed to force his way into Ksitigarbha Cave?

And in the Flame Cloud Sage Cave, the Three Sovereigns residing there possess status and ranks above those of Quasi-Saints. Their positions may very well surpass even the Great Jade Emperor and Tathagata.

After all, who is the protagonist of this world? It's the Human Clan!

It's not the myriad Immortals and Buddhas.

In the end, Long Eyebrow of the Great Nirvana Temple naturally knew about it. Although the Demon Realm stands independent of the Three Realms and Six Paths, as the leading power in the Demon Realm, Long Eyebrow had heard a bit about it.

"Actually, what the Great Saint said is somewhat biased..."

Though shocked by Jiang Liu's actions and his abilities, after a moment of silence, Long Eyebrow spoke, slightly shaking his head towards Sun Wukong.

"Oh? What did I, Old Sun, say wrong?" Hearing Long Eyebrow's words, Sun Wukong looked at him curiously and asked.

"Wutian Buddha is a great supernatural power expert in the Demon Realm, and is a foremost existence there. I've also heard of the Demon Transformation Pool of the Great Nirvana Temple..." Seeing Sun Wukong's puzzled expression, Long Eyebrow True Man explained without hiding anything.

"Anyone who undergoes demon possession and enters the Great Nirvana Temple can soak in the Demon Transformation Pool, where they can completely transform into a demon body, and the longer they stay in the pool, the higher their cultivation level elevates. After all, in the path of cultivation, using the Demon Path to elevate power is the quickest way!"

"Indeed, that is so!" Beside them, Sha Wujing finally found an opportunity to make his presence known and nodded in agreement.

Among the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, only Sha Wujing had undergone demon possession, so naturally, he spoke with authority.

When Sha Wujing underwent demon possession, his level instantly rose by several grades, and his cultivation level increased significantly as well.

After Sha Wujing spoke, Long Eyebrow True Man nodded slightly in agreement with his words.

Immediately, changing the subject, he said, "Additionally, from what I know, most who enter the Demon Transformation Pool can only stay for a few Chinese Hours at most. Talented individuals might manage one or two days. As the master mentioned, for Fahai to stay in the pool for nine days, elevating from a mortal with no cultivation to the Daluo Golden Immortal level, is unprecedented!"

"Yes, indeed, the Supreme Elder Lord's Nine Revolutions Golden Pill is renowned across the Three Realms; a mortal who consumes one can ascend to the Immortal Realm instantly with Heavenly Immortal cultivation. However, it is nothing compared to Fahai's direct leap to the Daluo Golden Immortal level!" At this point, Zhu Bajie also chimed in, nodding in agreement.

"So, Fahai's achievement of the Daluo Golden Immortal level is primarily due to his own excellence?" Hearing Long Eyebrow's words, Jiang Liu also spoke, questioning Long Eyebrow.

"Certainly, I have heard that the purer one's thoughts, the longer one can stay in the Demon Transformation Pool! There might be other auxiliary measures from Wutian Buddha, but fundamentally, it must be due to Fahai's extraordinary nature!" Long Eyebrow True Man nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

"No wonder..." Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu, aside from being shocked, also felt a sudden understanding.

The real root of the ability to ascend to the Great Luo Realm through the Demon Transformation Pool in nine days lies within Fahai himself.

No wonder Wutian Buddha valued Fahai so highly, even arranging for his Giant Scorpion to lead Fahai into the Demon Realm after his nirvana.

For nothing else, Wutian's ability to recognize talent is indeed extraordinary, far surpassing those from the Buddhist Sect.

"But, how should I say this? Wutian Buddha values Fahai highly, similarly, I also hold him in high regard. In a sense, my perception isn't bad, right?"

"Excellent, I must admit!"

Upon further thought, Jiang Liu felt pretty good about himself, nodding secretly in approval of himself.

"By the way..."

At this moment, Long Eyebrow True Man's gaze fell on Jiang Liu, saying: "Just now you mentioned, Holy Monk, that Fahai went to the Ming Sect, correct?"

"Yes, indeed!" Jiang Liu nodded slightly.

"Earlier you suggested I should also stay in the Ming Sect, but what exactly is the Ming Sect like? And, do you have some connection with the Ming Sect?" After Jiang Liu nodded, Long Eyebrow True Man pondered briefly before asking Jiang Liu.

Being in the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, while Fahai is in the middle stage of the same level, Jiang Liu's persistent recommendation for the Ming Sect seemed particularly devoted and exhausting.

Is it just because the Ming Sect is currently led by Gaoyang, who is in a relationship with Xuanzang?

It seems insufficient reason for such effort, right?

"The Ming Sect? If I were to say, the people of the Ming Sect mostly harbor no good feelings towards the Immortals and Buddhas, and many hope that one day they can act against the myriad Immortals and Buddhas, would you believe it?

Hearing Long Eyebrow True Man's inquiry, Jiang Liu reflected for a moment before responding.

His suggestion for Long Eyebrow True Man to go to the Ming Sect was reasonable, for he would naturally want to understand it first before going, wouldn't he?

"What? Many in the Ming Sect hope to one day act against the myriad Immortals and Buddhas!?"

Completely not expecting such a statement from Jiang Liu, Long Eyebrow True Man was stunned upon hearing it.