Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"This Maitreya, is truly good at hiding! A Calamity Book, hidden so deeply that even he can't find it himself, impressive..." Sun Wukong said in a low whisper, a pleased expression on his face as he took the Calamity Book into his hand.

While speaking, Sun Wukong opened the Calamity Book in his hand out of curiosity.

Master said? The Eighty-One Tribulations are a law? Unchangeable?

Well, let's see now, how many stages have we gone through? How many more stages left?

The first tribulation, Golden Cicada's banishment; sixteenth tribulation, Flame Mountain roadblock; twenty-seventh tribulation, Illusionary Demon Cave reflection; thirty-fifth tribulation, Golden Body stolen...

The thirty-seventh tribulation, Buddha's suspicion?

Which Buddha? Is it Maitreya Buddha's suspicion? Suspicion of what? Suspecting the true purpose of Master's Journey to the West for Scriptures? Or suspecting Master is a disciple of Sect Master Tongtian?

The thirty-eighth tribulation, Six-Eared Macaque's disaster, well that I know.

The thirty-ninth tribulation, Thousand Demons' assembly? Referring to the earlier Peacock Valley demon army's siege, right?

The fortieth tribulation, loss of Buddha's Robe, referring to the previous incident where Master's Buddha's Robe was taken, right?

"So, having gone through forty tribulations of the Eighty-One, we have about half of them already!"

Looking through the records in the Calamity Book, Sun Wukong secretly nodded to himself.

But thinking about it, the Journey to the West is 108,000 miles, now we've traveled over 50,000 miles, looking at the distance, indeed, we've traveled half?

So it seems, the progress of the Journey to the West is indeed halfway done?

Sun Wukong pondered in his heart for a while, then kept the Calamity Book away, without intending to stay longer, he moved his body and flew out of the dungeon.

...

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In the sky, Jiang Liu was using the Cloud Ascending Leaps spell to its limit, flying rapidly towards the distance, wearing a Shadow Robe.

Behind Jiang Liu, the cultivation level of Yuanling was considerably lower, naturally being left far behind!

However, Jiang Liu didn't dare to relax at all.

Because he knew very well, it wasn't Yuanling who was truly chasing him, Yuanling was just pretending, the real threat was the others following!

Indeed, shortly after, Jiang Liu sensed a powerful aura appearing behind him.

Turning around, he saw a towering Buddhist Light transforming into a Buddha's phantom, overwhelming and pressing towards him.

The chubby Maitreya Buddha with a stern face was quickly closing in.

Level 90, cultivation level at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak, naturally, Maitreya Buddha's speed was much faster than Jiang Liu's.

"Here it comes!" Jiang Liu glanced back at the imposing Maitreya Buddha, his heart tightened.

With Maitreya Buddha's speed, it didn't take long for him to catch up and block Jiang Liu's path.

"Amitabha!" With a stern expression, Maitreya Buddha stood before Jiang Liu, chanting a Buddhist saying while seriously observing Jiang Liu.

However, Jiang Liu, clad in the Shadow Robe, was completely shrouded, making it impossible to see his appearance, hiding entirely within the black robe.

"This benefactor! You took a treasure from my Eastern Temple, do you intend to leave just like that?" Maitreya Buddha said to Jiang Liu.

With a heavy demeanor, it was clear he was ready to act if needed.

"This Maitreya Buddha and the previous Maitreya Buddha are almost two different people!" Observing the irate manner of Maitreya Buddha, Jiang Liu lamented inwardly.

The previous Maitreya Buddha always wore a cheerful smile, making him seem approachable.

The present Maitreya Buddha, aside from his appearance, had a completely different temperament.

"Heh, your treasure?"

Shrouded by the Shadow Robe, Jiang Liu's voice sounded faint: "As far as I know, the Treasure Lotus Lantern originally belonged to Empress, later it was almost snatched away, taken by force! Now you say this treasure is yours!?"

With that, Jiang Liu seemed to realize something: "So, the one who almost killed Empress was you in disguise?"

"No! I didn't mean that, I meant..." Maitreya Buddha hurriedly shook his head, unwilling to admit.

"Not what you meant? Then what did you mean!? Weren't you just saying this treasure was yours?" Not waiting for Maitreya Buddha to finish, Jiang Liu continued to press.

"The Treasure Lotus Lantern was dug out from my Eastern Temple! Regardless of who placed it there, I must give an explanation to Empress, it can't be handed over to you, so..." Maitreya Buddha quickly explained.

"Alright, enough talk!"

Jiang Liu interrupted him again: "I'll ask one last time! Is this Treasure Lotus Lantern yours!?"

"No!" Shaking his head, Maitreya Buddha replied.

"Since it's not yours! Why chase me? Leave quickly!" Jiang Liu waved him away.

"I've said! This Treasure Lotus Lantern is proof of my innocence! If you take it away, I can't explain its absence, therefore, I can't let you take it!" Maitreya Buddha's face turned more serious, he sternly declared staring at Jiang Liu.

As he spoke, Maitreya Buddha's aura rapidly intensified.

Clearly, at this point, Maitreya Buddha had no intention of wasting words, ready to act!

"Sigh, seems like delaying time isn't easy…" Feeling Maitreya Buddha's overwhelming aura pressing down, Jiang Liu sighed inwardly, shaking his head.

"Since it's not yours! Why can't it be mine?" Realizing the impossibility of further delays, Jiang Liu sighed quietly and spoke.

"Yours!?" Maitreya Buddha's brows furrowed slightly as he heard Jiang Liu's words.

Then, seemingly realizing something, his eyes widened, rapidly retreating, exclaiming: "It's you!? You're the one who almost killed Empress!?"

There are only two people qualified to claim the Treasure Lotus Lantern.

One is Empress, the other is the one who nearly killed Empress, taking the Treasure Lotus Lantern as a trophy.

The person in black couldn't be Empress, else why hide? Thus, he must be the culprit!?

This guy? Crying thief?! Questioning me if I was the culprit? Turns out it's him!

Moreover, based on rumors, the culprit's attire matched perfectly with Jiang Liu!?

"Today, here to eliminate him! Wouldn't it be great!?" Jiang Liu opened his inventory space, slowly taking out the Absolute Immortal Sword, secretly murmuring.

Previously, using the Max Level Experience Scroll, successfully caused Maitreya Buddha's downfall.

Now, Maitreya Buddha resurrected as Maitreya Buddha, his cultivation level dropped to 90.

With the Absolute Immortal Sword alone, it was impossible to kill Maitreya Buddha. But now, at level 90, it should be feasible, right?

Thinking so, Jiang Liu opened the system shop, spent 100,000 taels to buy an Equipment Experience Coupon.

Though holding the Absolute Immortal Sword, he couldn't use it, it wouldn't appear in the weapon slot!

Just like when Jiang Liu took out the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, giving them to Sun Wukong, such treasures beyond his usage conditions were unusable.

But simply holding it, was no issue.

"Absolute Immortal Sword!?"

Although Jiang Liu only bought the Equipment Experience Coupon, not yet used, seeing the Absolute Immortal Sword, Maitreya Buddha rapidly retreated.

Previously showcasing his Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak cultivation, ready to retrieve the Treasure Lotus Lantern.

But realizing Jiang Liu's identity, Maitreya Buddha had no intention to fight, feeling fear!

Earlier a Quasi-Saint level Empress nearly killed by this person, now as he's fallen from Quasi-Saint realm, how could he win?

The Absolute Immortal Sword! Sect Master Tongtian's treasure!

Whoosh!

Seeing the Absolute Immortal Sword in Jiang Liu's hand, terrified, Maitreya Buddha turned and flew back towards Eastern Temple, no intention of tangling with Jiang Liu.

"Trying to leave!? Stay here!" Watching Maitreya Buddha's retreat, Jiang Liu darkened his expression, activated the Equipment Experience Coupon, raised the Absolute Immortal Sword, and struck at Maitreya Buddha's back.

The tremendous Sword Qi headed straight for Maitreya Buddha!

His main purpose was to delay time for Sun Wukong to search the Calamity Book.

If Maitreya Buddha returned, Sun Wukong's identity might be exposed!

Hence, Jiang Liu wouldn't mind defeating Maitreya Buddha again!

Though based on conversations with Sun Wukong, killing Maitreya Buddha might bring stronger entities to oversee the Journey to the West, detrimental overall.

However, killing Buddhist members was always beneficial!

Ah!

Turning around, Maitreya Buddha sensed the threat from behind, saw the colossal Sword Qi, shouting in terror.

Then, the enormous Sword Qi pressed towards Maitreya Buddha.

Under the huge Sword Qi, Maitreya Buddha's form stood no chance, crushed into the ground!