Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Demon Realm, Great Nirvana Temple!

Wutian Buddha quietly sat on his lotus platform. Regarding the matter of Fahai being taken away, Wutian Buddha did not emphasize punishing the Giant Scorpion but recorded the wrongdoing temporarily, stating that if another mistake is made next time, penalties will follow. Naturally, this made the Giant Scorpion grateful.

Immediately, Wutian Buddha waved his hand, letting Giant Scorpion and Black Robe step down.

For Wutian Buddha himself, the most important thing at this moment is naturally to retreat and cultivate, aiming to break through to the Quasi-Saint Peak realm.

With Wutian Buddha's words, Black Robe and Giant Scorpion naturally dared not have any objections. After nodding goodbye, they immediately retreated.

"Wait!"

Just as Black Robe and Giant Scorpion were retreating, suddenly, Wutian Buddha seemed to recall something and spoke to the two.

Naturally, upon hearing Wutian Buddha's words, the steps of Black Robe and Giant Scorpion halted with eyes filled with inquiry as they looked at Wutian Buddha, waiting for his instructions.

"Hmm, I have a task for you to handle!" Wutian Buddha spoke to Black Robe and Giant Scorpion.

"Please instruct us, Buddha! We will surely complete the mission without disgrace!" At this moment, as they were already bearing guilt, they hoped to redeem themselves, so upon hearing Wutian Buddha's words, the Giant Scorpion's answer was naturally determined and strong.

"Hmm, there's no need for such worry. It's not a difficult task; you just need to spread a piece of news, a rumor, saying that..."

Wutian Buddha paused slightly here, seemingly organizing his words, and then continued, "You just say that the mysterious black-clad man and the black-clad man who severely injured Master Wuchao are the same person!"

"Master Wuchao? The black-clad man who severely injured Master Wuchao?" Wutian Buddha's words left Giant Scorpion looking at Wutian with a trace of bewilderment in his eyes.

Obviously, he did not quite understand the significance of spreading this rumor as requested by Wutian Buddha.

"You don't need to know why, just follow my instructions and do it!" Seeing the confusion and probing in Giant Scorpion's eyes, Wutian Buddha's expression remained calm as he gestured with his hand, not willing to offer further explanation.

"Understood, Buddha, I'll do it right away!" Since Wutian Buddha was unwilling to explain, naturally, Giant Scorpion chose not to pursue the matter further, nodding in agreement.

However, after saying this, he hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Buddha, once this message is spread, should we secretly promote it extensively? Make this message spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths?"

"No need for such action!"

Upon hearing Giant Scorpion's suggestion, Wutian Buddha shook his head and said, "There's no need to stir things up excessively later. You just need to throw this message out. Afterwards, the message will naturally spread on its own! If it appears too deliberate, it might backfire!"

"Got it, understood, Buddha!" Hearing Wutian Buddha's words, Giant Scorpion nodded, indicating his understanding.

Though the Buddha did not tell him the reason for spreading this news, he had already told him how to spread it, so he knew exactly what to do.

"Alright, you may go now!" With a wave of his hand, Wutian Buddha spoke again, letting Giant Scorpion and Black Robe step down.

For Wutian Buddha, letting Giant Scorpion reveal this message was merely a leisurely move, but the exact benefits would depend on how matters unfold.

Just now, a sudden thought struck him, prompting this approach.

After this idle move, Wutian Buddha also concealed his presence, preparing to continue his retreat and cultivation.

Years ago, the news of Hongmeng Purple Qi incited many Quasi-Saints across the Three Realms and Six Paths to vie for it. The Three-World Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, several Quasi-Saints of the Demon Realm, including Minghe, Kunpeng, the Jade Emperor, and Master Zhenyuan, were all involved in the pursuit of Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Who was the target of this pursuit? Naturally, it was Master Wuchao.

The Ancient Supreme Red Cloud died at the hands of the Demon Clan, and the Hongmeng Purple Qi he held fell into Eastern Emperor Taiyi's possession.

Originally, Taiyi wished to use the Hongmeng Purple Qi to attain Saintliness, but he failed.

Before the end of the Shaman-Demon War, the Hongmeng Purple Qi was left to his last son, the Crown Prince Golden Crow, who later became Taoist Lu Ya, also Master Wuchao.

In a series of chaotic battles, various Quasi-Saints fought outside the Thirty-Three Heavens. Eventually, Randeng Buddha successfully captured Master Wuchao, initially intending to extract the Hongmeng Purple Qi from his body.

But who would have thought that there was no Hongmeng Purple Qi inside Master Wuchao at all; it had long been extracted.

At that time, facing the might of the Quasi-Saints, Master Wuchao candidly admitted the Hongmeng Purple Qi was indeed in his possession but had been taken away by a black-clad man, and even he did not know the identity of the black-clad man.

Thus, the clue to the previously coveted Hongmeng Purple Qi by the Quasi-Saints was abruptly severed.

In the recent years, the whereabouts of Hongmeng Purple Qi have cooled down quite a bit.

But today, Wutian Buddha suddenly remembered this matter in his heart.

Wasn't Master Wuchao robbed of the Hongmeng Purple Qi by the black-clad man? It was even said that he was subdued easily.

Coincidentally, the mysterious black-clad man has recently gained substantial renown throughout the world, and further, he is able to defeat Randeng Buddha, chasing him around.

In terms of appearance and strength, he corresponds quite well to the person Master Wuchao described.

Therefore, Wutian Buddha sent the Giant Scorpion to spread such a message.

Whether it was him or not doesn't matter, what's important is how the other Quasi-Saints would think?

Fahai himself wanted to leave the Demon Realm, and given Wutian Buddha's magnanimity, he naturally wouldn't force anyone to stay.

However, a mysterious person appeared at the Great Nirvana Temple and took Fahai away, whom Wutian Buddha had been eyeing, and naturally, Wutian Buddha was not pleased with this.

Since he was unhappy, he naturally sought revenge. For Wutian Buddha, simply spreading a message was revenge enough.

What will happen next? Is that mysterious person truly the one who snatched the Hongmeng Purple Qi?

In Wutian Buddha's view, he only needs to watch coldly from the sidelines.

If that mysterious person isn't the one, it'll be quite amusing for each Quasi-Saint to trouble him just by imagining it.

Just casually throwing out a word without even needing to fan the flames much, revenge can be served with pleasure and ease, why not enjoy it?

Certainly, if that mysterious person truly snatched Zen Master Wuchao's Hongmeng Purple Qi, that would be an even greater surprise.

There was no clue originally, but now that I've poked at it casually, it reveals the Hongmeng Purple Qi. Is there anything more delightful than this?

As for competing with other Quasi-Saints? With Wutian Buddha's self-confidence, he feels he's no weaker than anyone, there's nothing to fear.

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Jiang Liu naturally was unaware of Wutian Buddha's machinations. Having gone to the Ming Sect with Long Eyebrow True Man, officially joining the Ming Sect, Jiang Liu was very pleased.

Similarly, everyone in the Ming Sect was very happy.

In just a few days, two powerful figures, Fahai, who was at the Great Luo Middle Stage, and Long Eyebrow at the Great Luo Late Stage, joined, naturally elevating the Ming Sect's prestige further.

Not to mention Jiang Liu and the overall strength of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, the mere strength of the Ming Sect itself is not to be underestimated.

With the Green Duckweed Sword in hand, Gaoyang, possessing Quasi-Saint Level combat power, not only is strong individually, but because the Green Duckweed Sword represents Sect Master Tongtian's will, who dares to strike?

Vice Sect Hierarch Red Boy, though not reached the Daluo Golden Immortal level, has the perfect fusion of Samadhi True Fire and Solar True Man, with the innate Fire Spirit Body fused with the Fire Essence Pill, under the Flamestorm Burning Heaven, the destructive power is truly at the Great Luo Level.

Moreover, with Red Boy's current cultivation level, breaking through to the Great Luo Realm is just a matter of time.

Demon King Ox, Red Boy's biological father, was prominent across the three realms early on, and the name Great Strength Bull Demon King naturally resonates, with cultivation decidedly at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Early Stage.

Mysterious Bird, once a disciple of the Sect of Intercepting, joined the Ming Sect by chance after its fall, also with a Great Luo Golden Immortal Early Stage cultivation level.

Scorpion Demon, also with a Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation level, bears the Inverted Horse Stake and even once stealthily injured the Tathagata at the Great Thunder Monastery!

Adding Fahai and Long Eyebrow, now the high-level combat strength of Ming Sect.

There are six people with Daluo Golden Immortal Level combat strength, and Gaoyang has Quasi-Saint Level combat power.

A force like this, in the three realms and six paths, who would dare underestimate it?

It's known that every strong figure at the Daluo Golden Immortal Level is renowned throughout the three realms and six paths.

In Fengmen Village, Jiang Liu continued to stay for a few days after Long Eyebrow True Man left.

Watching his temple fully completed, and as the first incense burned successfully, gaining destiny again, Jiang Liu nodded with great satisfaction.

Nowadays, there are quite a few temples offering sacrifices, and thanks to his charitable acts along the way, these temples have numerous believers.

Accumulating over time, the destiny gained within himself has increased, making Jiang Liu very content.

On this day, as a new temple was completed and destiny gained, Jiang Liu no longer felt the urge to stay, and turned to leave.

"Wukong, you all just wait here for a bit. I must visit the Ming Sect!" Yet Jiang Liu was still in no rush to continue the Journey to the West, and instead spoke to Sun Wukong and the others.

"Alright, Master!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sun Wukong and the others didn't ask much.

Little White Dragon opened his mouth, initially wanting to offer a ride.

But he knew well that the relationship between Master and Ming Sect is also a secret, not to be publicly disclosed.

Since Master hasn't said anything, naturally it's not a grand visit, eh?

Jiang Liu's figure moved, flying towards the Ming Sect.

This time going, also delivering a treasure, the epic-level treasure chest, has once again yielded a good item!