Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Jiang Liu was well aware that although his arrival at the Heavenly Sword Observatory had led to a misunderstanding and subsequent conflict, in truth, neither side was wrong—it was simply a misunderstanding.

Firstly, from his own perspective, he was flying through the air when he was suddenly attacked and injured by Master Qingxu, which seemed quite unreasonable, right?

Then he casually remarked whether Master Qingxu intended to gift him a Flying Dharma Treasure. He did not actually expect Master Qingxu to agree, but since the latter had agreed, there was nothing wrong with Jiang Liu coming to claim it, was there?

Furthermore, from Master Qingxu's perspective, even though Master Qingxu had injured him, Jiang Liu's injury appeared to be minor on the surface, and the Healing Medicine that he had given to Jiang Liu was a gesture of goodwill.

As for Jiang Liu advising Master Qingxu not to go to the Treasure Elephant Country to subdue demons, from his own standpoint, he truly meant well.

However, from the old Taoist's perspective, it was natural for him to harbor suspicions about Jiang Liu.

But, when Master Qingxu spoke, his tone wasn't very kind, and likewise, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie could hardly tolerate his doubtful attitude and tone, which is why the dispute and conflict arose.

In reality, it was all just a misunderstanding that could be resolved with a few calm explanations—nothing serious.

However, Jiang Liu had a game system that allowed him to gain Experience Points from fighting monsters, which was much faster than mere cultivation. Thus, regarding the misunderstanding, he wasn't in a hurry to clarify.

Even if he were to explain, it would have to wait until after a fight, right?

While they were talking, Jiang Liu had already checked out this old Taoist's character board: a level 52 white board, indicative of a Returning Void Realm cultivation level.

Though not as strong as Sun Wukong and the others, he was still beyond Jiang Liu's ability to handle.

Once the fight started, Jiang Liu's target would naturally shift to the other disciples of the Heavenly Sword Observatory. As for the old Taoist and other cultivators above Divinity Transformation Realm, Sun Wukong and the others would handle them.

After traveling thousands of miles on the Journey to the West, they had become accustomed to this unwritten rule.

Lifting his hand, Jiang Liu threw the Swift Fire Bead skill as he descended, exploding directly on a disciple with formidable power.

A dozen long swords fell towards him, but the special effect of the Flashing Brilliance Shoes was triggered, and with a flash, he reappeared not far away.

At the same time, he raised his hand again, and a Palm Thunder struck another disciple, with vicious lightning swiftly enveloping the victim.

Strengthening Demon-Subduing Mantra, Demon-Subduing Mantra, and the skill of Arhat Fist were all enhanced on his own body. Jiang Liu swung the Mixed Iron Rod with ferocious power, causing significant damage to any Taoists who came close.

Combining this with the occasional use of the group attack skill Heavenly Dragon Zen Sound, Jiang Liu was like a tiger among sheep when facing these Taoists below the Controlling-Law Realm.

As the fight ensued here, many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Observatory quickly became aware of the conflict and hurried over.

In addition to them, elder Taoists of the observatory also arrived.

In a moment, the entire Heavenly Sword Observatory was engulfed in intense battle.

After a short while, under Jiang Liu's assault, hundreds of disciples lay on the ground with severe injuries, unconscious. Naturally, the elder Taoists of the observatory had been easily subdued by Sun Wukong.

"Master Xuanzang! What are you doing!?" Master Qingxu rushed over after noticing the battle and, upon seeing the hundreds of disciples unconscious on the ground and Jiang Liu's fierce dominance, exclaimed in shock.

"Master Qingxu, you promised to give me a Flying Dharma Treasure, which is why I accompanied you. Your master refuses to give it and even insults us. Tell me, am I wrong or are you?" Jiang Liu said, ceasing to fight as he saw Master Qingxu approaching.

"Master!?" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Master Qingxu looked at his own master with questioning eyes.

Yet, seeing his master's condition, Master Qingxu's lips twitched slightly. His master, a great Returning Void Realm cultivator, was currently being stepped on by Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong, though appearing as a thin and short monkey, weighed heavily like Mount Tai on the old Taoist, making it impossible for him to rise.

"Little Monk, how dare you, a Buddhist Disciple, be so ruthless? I will report this to the patriarchs—see how you'll take the blame!" The great Returning Void Realm cultivator, unable to move under a Demon Monkey's foot, felt utterly humiliated as he yelled at Jiang Liu.

"Wukong, let him go; let him make his complaint!" Hearing the old Taoist's words, Jiang Liu had a thought and then told Sun Wukong.

What better way was there to clear up the misunderstanding than to have Lv Dongbin himself come?

Although Jiang Liu wanted to level up by fighting, he did not wish to harm Master Qingxu. Since he had arrived, it was time to address the misunderstanding after the fighting was done.

As Jiang Liu spoke, Sun Wukong lifted his foot, and the old Taoist, who had been immobilized, swiftly rolled up to his feet.

After giving Jiang Liu a deep look, he turned around, pinched three sticks of incense, lit them with his mana, and planted them in front of the statue of Lv Dongbin behind the main hall, murmuring words under his breath.

As the Taoist acted, suddenly, the statue of Lv Dongbin seemed to come to life, its eyes shimmering with life.

However, before the Taoist could even speak, the statue stepped down on its own, giving a bow to Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, "Lv Dongbin pays his respects to the Great Sage and Marshal Tianpeng!"

"Mmm, Lv Dongbin, it is rare indeed to meet you!" Watching Lv Dongbin, Sun Wukong waved his hand nonchalantly and greeted him.

"Uh..." Seeing his own revered master manifest and actually take the initiative to salute the demon monkey and the pig demon, the Taoist next to him was frozen in shock, wearing a look of disbelief on his face.

Could these two demon creatures actually recognize his own revered master? And judging from the looks of it, their status seemed even higher than that of his revered master?

"May I ask? What has happened here? Is there some misunderstanding?"

After paying respects to Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, Lv Dongbin looked around and saw that many of his disciples were severely injured and had passed out on the ground. He was slightly taken aback and felt bitter inside, but then he spoke up, asking Sun Wukong.

"Indeed, it was merely a misunderstanding!" Hearing Lv Dongbin's words, Jiang Liu took the initiative to explain, "The main issue was just a verbal dispute. Wukong and Bajie called you by your name directly, and they felt that you were insulted, which is why they started fighting!"

"I see, that's a relief!" Lv Dongbin sighed with relief inwardly upon hearing Jiang Liu's explanation.

It was good that it hadn't resulted in any serious conflict.

"Come, let me introduce you to them! This is Master Xuanzang, the Holy Monk of Great Tang, who is on a mission ordained by the Emperor of Tang and Bodhisattva Guanyin to seek scriptures at the Great Thunder Monastery of the Western Heaven. His three disciples are also renowned figures!"

Since it was a misunderstanding and it had been resolved, Lv Dongbin spoke up to explain the identities of Jiang Liu and his companions to all his disciples at the Heavenly Sword Observatory.

The introduction left everyone at the Heavenly Sword Observatory dumbfounded.

The Holy Monk of Great Tang?! On a mission ordained by the Emperor of Tang and Bodhisattva Guanyin to seek scriptures in the Western Heaven?!

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven?!

Marshal Tianpeng?!

General Juanlian?!

They were all deities from heaven who had descended to earth?! To protect Master Xuanzang on his Journey to the West?!

My heavens, what kind of team was this?!

At first, the Taoist harbored doubts about Jiang Liu's words, and the words of Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie seemed even harder to accept.

But now, after hearing his own revered master's introduction, the old Taoist realized that they weren't just posing – they were genuinely impressive!

"This old Taoist has eyes but could not see Mount Tai and has offended you all. I hope you won't hold the past against me..." Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire

Seeing the way his own revered master seemed wary and eager to please them, the old Taoist, who had lived for many years, of course realized the gravity of the situation and quickly apologized to Jiang Liu.

"Amitabha, since it was a misunderstanding, let's put the matter to rest. As for today's incident, let it be said that both sides were at fault!" Hearing the old Taoist apologize, Jiang Liu did not put on airs, but answered with modesty and politeness.

Of course, if Jiang Liu's body had not been stained with blood and wounds, and if he had not just defeated over a hundred disciples of the Heavenly Sword Observatory all by himself, his modest and polite demeanor might have been more convincing.

"Master Xuanzang, regardless, the fault began with this old Taoist. Since Master Qingxu has agreed to give you a Flying Dharma Treasure, I shall fetch it for you now!"

Aware of the exceptional identity of Jiang Liu and his companions, far beyond what he had imagined, the old Taoist felt he was at fault and, as he spoke, raised his palm. Then, a Flying Dagger, shaped like wings, appeared in his hand.

At that moment, the old Taoist felt a mix of laughter and tears inside. Flying equipment, although precious, was truly valuable only to cultivators below the Controlling-Law Realm; those in the Divinity Transformation Stage could already fly with their own Controlling Artifacts.

With such an extraordinary identity, who would have thought they would take interest in a piece of flying equipment?

"Eh? Is this flying equipment?"

Even though Jiang Liu felt he already possessed a piece of flying equipment and didn't really need another, he was somewhat struck by the winged Flying Dagger in the old Taoist's hand.

This piece of flying gear looked very different from his own Black Sky Bone Wings.

"Feather Demon Blade!?" Master Qingxu, standing next to him, exclaimed quietly upon seeing the Flying Dagger in the old Taoist's hand.

As Jiang Liu's gaze fell upon the winged Flying Dagger, naturally, its attribute information also appeared before him.