Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

A Sword Qi of Absolute Immortal Sword directly descended.

The immense Sword Qi pressed Maitreya Buddha into the depths of the ground!

In terms of size, the Sword Qi was like a massive cleaver, while Maitreya Buddha looked like a fly under the cleaver, appearing incredibly small!

An attack comparable to the Quasi-Saint level struck, and the entire earth seemed to split open, leaving an abyss that seemed bottomless.

Maitreya Buddha's figure naturally fell into this abyss, his life or death unknown!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Although Maitreya Buddha could not be seen, and even his Health Bar above his head was invisible, Jiang Liu knew without a prompt for Experience Points that Maitreya Buddha was still alive. Without wasting a word, he swung the Absolute Immortal Sword in his hand, launching one Sword Qi after another down into the canyon.

Once again, several Sword Qi fell down.

The earth shook and split!

This Sword Qi of Absolute Immortal Sword gave a sense of invincibility, and with its fall, the abyss grew even deeper!

However, Jiang Liu's mind still didn't get any prompt for Experience Points, causing him to frown slightly.

In the past, even when the Empress had the Treasure Lotus Lantern, she was almost cleaved to death by his Absolute Immortal Sword Qi.

Now, Maitreya Buddha's cultivation level had fallen from the Quasi-Saint Realm to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm. Logically, it should be impossible for him to withstand so many Absolute Immortal Sword Qi.

After swinging out nine Sword Qi in succession, Jiang Liu ceased his attack, feeling that something was amiss.

Crash!

As Jiang Liu's movements slowed down, a large number of trees seemed to break out from the abyss. At the same time, surrounded by countless branches, Maitreya Buddha's figure flew up from the depths of the earth.

Jiang Liu looked at the Health Bar above Maitreya Buddha's head and frowned deeply.

Looking at the Health Bar, it hardly seemed to have decreased at all, not even by a tenth.

More importantly, the Health Bar atop Maitreya Buddha's head was actually gradually recovering among the countless branches.

"What is this?" Jiang Liu frowned as he looked at Maitreya Buddha and simultaneously opened Maitreya Buddha's character panel.

ID: Maitreya Buddha (Golden).

Gender: Male.

Profession: Buddha.

Level: 90.

Equipment: Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree (Epic Level): Requires level 90, Soul Binding, can be activated to form effects of attack, immobilization, defense, and healing, the specific effect depends on one's own cultivation level.

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"Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!?" Jiang Liu's heart sank slightly seeing such an Epic Level equipment in Maitreya Buddha's gear list.

Isn't this the proofing treasure of Sage Zhunti? It seems he had given Maitreya only a leaf before, but now he's given the whole tree?

"No, impossible!" After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu shook his head.

It's indeed impossible. How could a Sage's proofing treasure be given to someone so casually?

Moreover, if it really was the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, it should definitely be Divine Level Equipment, it can't be just Epic Level.

"So, is it possible that this is a portion of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, similar to an avatar's form? That's why it's only Epic Level?" Jiang Liu quickly understood the situation, feeling his heart sink.

His own level is only 74, but with the help of the Divine Level Equipment Absolute Immortal Sword, he can exert attacks comparable to the Quasi-Saint level.

What about Maitreya Buddha? Being at Level 90, just a step away from Quasi-Saint, and armed with the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, he can also unleash Quasi-Saint level power?

And judging by the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree's attributes, the attack and defense have reached the Quasi-Saint level.

Particularly, its healing property!

The Empress was once at the Quasi-Saint cultivation level, with the Treasure Lotus Lantern, yet she almost got cleaved to death!

Logically, Maitreya Buddha's Dharma treasures and cultivation aren't superior, so how could he withstand it? But he can?

Hence, it's the healing property of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, isn't it?

"Amitabha..."

With his body shielded by the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, Maitreya Buddha looked at Jiang Liu warily and recited a Buddha's name: "Benefactor, there is no deep animosity between us, why must we engage in such a life-and-death struggle?"

"No deep animosity? I killed you once before, does that not count as deep animosity?" Maitreya Buddha's words made Jiang Liu silently mock him.

Of course, Jiang Liu wasn't going to voice such thoughts.

Against Maitreya Buddha's submissive words, Jiang Liu's stance was very clear.

Raising his hand, he swung the Absolute Immortal Sword at Maitreya Buddha, unleashing another overwhelming Sword Qi!

Rumble!

This Sword struck straight at the branches of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree.

Under this terrifying Sword Qi, the branches began to swirl as if trying to reduce the terrifying attack by spinning.

However, under the devastating Sword Qi, Maitreya Buddha's form was still pushed back a great distance.

At the same time, his Health Bar decreased a bit.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The Absolute Immortal Sword rose again without any wasted words, and another shocking Sword Qi pressed towards Maitreya Buddha!

With the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in hand, can he kill Maitreya Buddha?

Frankly, Jiang Liu wasn't confident anymore.

But even if he can't kill him, pressing Maitreya Buddha down and not letting him leave is still a success, buying time for Sun Wukong, which is his actual intention!

Besides, they are bound to fight again in the future, so it's best to seize this opportunity to attack him, learn as much as possible about Maitreya Buddha's current techniques, and the Tree's abilities. This naturally is the best plan to gather information.

Maitreya Buddha is only at the Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation level, so logically, Jiang Liu's control skills like Silencing Zen should work on him, right?

Should he try it out? What if he actually manages to kill Maitreya Buddha?

This thought made Jiang Liu tempted.

In combat, these control type skills can play significant roles.

However, after careful consideration, Jiang Liu shook his head and dismissed the idea.

No no no!

He must not attempt it. Throughout this Journey to the West, skills like Silencing Zen, Sheep Transformation Technique, and Healing Holy Hand are highly distinctive.

If he could kill Maitreya Buddha, it would be fine. If not, his identity would be too exposed, which is entirely unnecessary.

This time, stalling for time while studying the abilities of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was the main goal.

While swinging Sword Qi, Jiang Liu mulled over the purpose of this battle.

Sword Qi fell one after another.

Under Sword Qi's onslaught, Maitreya Buddha was totally suppressed, unable to counterattack, relying solely on the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree for defense.

Feeling cornered this way was obviously very unpleasant.

It must be said that the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree's healing attribute indeed provided great sustainability.

After battling for a long time, Jiang Liu felt he had dealt Maitreya Buddha significant damage, but his Health Bar had only dropped around two or three-tenth.

"This blood grinding speed is too slow!" Jiang Liu muttered, feeling helpless as he watched Maitreya Buddha's Health Bar.

Maitreya Buddha wouldn't just take a beating; during combat, he always found chances to dodge a few hits.

Not only did these let Absolute Immortal Sword Qi's attacks miss, but sometimes his Health would also recover a bit.

"What's going on? What's Sun Wukong up to?"

With the Primary Level Equipment Trial Scroll's half-hour duration nearing its end, and no word from Sun Wukong, Jiang Liu grew anxious.

Had he known this, he would have spent 200,000 Silver on a Middle Level Equipment Experience Scroll?

That would provide a three-hour duration?

Maitreya Buddha bit his teeth, mirrored a powerless little girl facing a mighty man, totally unable to resist, just gritting his teeth and taking attack after attack.

After so long, Maitreya Buddha felt the steady accumulation of numerous attacks. His injuries grew more severe.

"What to do? What should I do next?"

Maitreya Buddha silently bore Jiang Liu's attacks, heart racing and contemplating solutions.

On the surface, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree blocked most attacks and even provided some healing.

But in reality, as the battle prolonged, his injuries worsened.

If this continued, he would undoubtedly die!

What's the way out of this?

Huh?

When Maitreya Buddha grew desperate and fumed over solutions, the ceaseless barrage suddenly stopped, surprising him.

He stopped his thoughts and looked at Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu still stood there, shrouded in his dark robe, gripping the Absolute Immortal Sword. But it seemed his urge to attack had ceased.

"What's happening? Why did he suddenly stop?"

Maitreya Buddha felt a bit relieved, sensing a moment's respite yet puzzled, unable to comprehend why the ferocious assault ceased.

"Alas, the duration is up. What now? Buy another Equipment Experience Voucher?"

Holding the Absolute Immortal Sword, the weapon slot in his character panel was now empty.

Jiang Liu sighed inwardly.