Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

When facing Kong Xuan, Little White Dragon's answers were not false. Of course, the answers were somewhat reserved and not everything could be told to Kong Xuan.

Even with selective revelations, Kong Xuan believed these answers were enough to deepen his understanding of Xuanzang by threefold.

"Randeng helped him redraw the map of Spirit Mountain in the Map of Mountains and Rivers. Can cultivation be enhanced through battles?" Kong Xuan murmured in his heart.

So, Xuanzang entered the Dao through battle? And not through killing?

As for Xuanzang entering the Illusionary Demon Cave twice for reflection, returning even stronger each time?

It seems he needs to elevate his state of mind as he enters the Dao through battle?

"Aside from that, what else do you know? For instance, how did Xuanzang acquire treasures like the Cash-Dropping Coin?" After a brief silence, Kong Xuan continued to ask Little White Dragon.

"Regarding this, I do not know. Several senior brothers have asked before, but Master never answered, and over time, no one asked anymore!" Little White Dragon shook his head, indicating he was unaware.

This response was indeed truthful.

The equipment that appeared automatically in Jiang Liu's inventory space included the treasure chests after completing tasks.

However, how these items appeared was unknown to Little White Dragon and the others.

"Hmm, it seems Xuanzang has some secrets, ones that even Sun Wukong and the others are not aware of!" Kong Xuan did not doubt Little White Dragon's response.

After all, it's normal even for master and disciple to have some secrets between them.

Of course, secrets unknown even to Sun Wukong suggest their importance, don't they?

With a pondering expression on his face, Kong Xuan glanced at Little White Dragon, who remained silent with his head slightly down.

After pondering for a moment, Kong Xuan glanced at Little White Dragon again and said, "The Journey to the West is over 108,000 miles, destined by the Heavenly Dao to have 81 tribulations. Are you aware of this?"

"I do not know!" Lowering his head slightly in response, Little White Dragon replied.

"You are unaware, so now I tell you. If you reach the Great Thunder Monastery without completing 81 tribulations, the Tathagata will not teach the scriptures!" Kong Xuan replied.

"But if the tribulations are complete and we still haven't reached the Great Thunder Monastery?" After a moment of silence, Little White Dragon asked Kong Xuan.

"If that's the case, then naturally there will be no more tribulations, and the rest of the journey will be a smooth path!" Kong Xuan replied without hesitation.

Having said that, without waiting for Little White Dragon to respond, Kong Xuan added, "The Journey to the West is fraught with hardships; the world is full of powerful beings, and challenges constantly arise. Thus, as the Coordinator of the Journey to the West, I must arrange the tribulations beforehand! You should understand my intentions!"

"I understand. As long as you, Vidyaraja, arrange the tribulations so that our master and we have gone through all 81 tribulations, we won't have to worry about other demons causing us trouble, right?" Little White Dragon nodded in agreement with Kong Xuan's words.

"Precisely, speaking to someone smart is truly effortless!" Little White Dragon's answer brought a smile to Kong Xuan's face, which clearly showed his satisfaction.

Switching the topic slightly, Kong Xuan said, "Since I've taken on the role of Coordinator for the Journey to the West, naturally, I must be diligent! So, I suppose I should create a tribulation for Xuanzang's group right now!"

"Vidyaraja, is there anything you need me to do? I am ready to do it!"

At this point, Little White Dragon naturally understood Kong Xuan's meaning, so he readily lowered his head and offered to speak.

Seeing Little White Dragon's demeanor, Kong Xuan nodded with relief.

Having done and said so much, wasn't it to ensure Little White Dragon cooperated with him well?

Now, the goal has been achieved.

With his ideas seemingly well-organized, after Little White Dragon finished speaking, Kong Xuan began explaining his plan and thoughts to Little White Dragon concisely.

"So, do you understand what you need to do?" After explaining his plan, Kong Xuan asked Little White Dragon.

"I understand and know what to do!" Hearing this, Little White Dragon nodded seriously.

Immediately after, the two discussed some minor details, and then Little White Dragon turned and left for the Exquisite Immortal Mansion.

"As they say, a new officer must set three fires, and having taken on the role of Coordinator of the Journey to the West for Scripture Seeking, I must light the first fire vigorously!" Watching Little White Dragon's figure recede, Kong Xuan squinted his eyes slightly and murmured softly to himself.

Immediately afterward, with a shift in posture, he turned and left, starting to arrange his first tribulation.

After Little White Dragon returned to the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, it seemed that no one noticed his absence.

Thus, the night passed without a word, and after everyone had breakfast the next day, Jiang Liu mounted Little White Dragon's back, and the group continued westward.

Tackling another dungeon, then taking a break, it seemed that day was no different from usual.

However, after walking a little, suddenly, Sun Wukong, who was leading the way, exclaimed, "Master, look! The scenery ahead is so beautiful!"

With Sun Wukong's shout, Jiang Liu and the others walked forward, and after a moment, the view opened up before them.

In the middle of the valley, countless flowers could be seen blooming in abundance, making the entire valley seem like it had transformed into a Flower Valley.

"Wow, so beautiful..." As a female demon, the White Mouse Demon widened her eyes in amazement as she looked at the Flower Valley.

"Indeed, it's a beautiful Flower Valley! But, we must continue westward and must pass through this valley!"

Sitting on the horseback, Jiang Liu gazed at the sprawling Flower Valley and said with admiration.

"Master, it's just some flowers after all. We can't possibly go around just to avoid trampling on them, can we?" said the White Dragon Horse after Jiang Liu finished speaking.

"Yes, Master, I, Old Sun, have checked. If we go around this valley, we have to travel two or three hundred more miles!" said Sun Wukong, who was leading the way, following the White Dragon Horse's words.

If it were possible to detour several hundred miles, Jiang Liu would actually be delighted.

Of course, he couldn't say that aloud, because, in this act, if he took the detour, how would it be performed?

Since both Sun Wukong and Xiaobai suggested it, and mainly because Jiang Liu wouldn't take a detour just because of the valley,

he paused momentarily and then nodded, saying, "Alright, disciples, let us enter the Flower Valley and take a good look around!"

With Jiang Liu's words, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team entered the Flower Valley immediately.

Treading on various vibrant flowers, the group walked at a leisurely pace...

"Bastards, who are you!?" At this moment, when Jiang Liu's group had reached the middle of the valley, an angry shout burst out.

Soon after, an old man with white hair and beard floated in mid-air, glaring furiously.

"Every single plant in my Myriad Flowers Valley has been carefully cultivated by me! And you've trampled over them!" The old man glared angrily at Jiang Liu and his group, loudly cursing.

"Sir, sorry, we didn't know these plants were not ownerless!" Jiang Liu said humbly, promptly admitting fault.

"Humph, just because you didn't know, is it over? If I accidentally killed you all, would you accept it?" The old man aggressively retorted.

"Hey, you old man, don't be so unreasonable..." Sun Wukong, unable to tolerate being scolded, spoke with a scowl.

"How much are those plants worth? Just tell us a number, and we will compensate you!"

"Compensate? You trampled on my plants, and you still have the nerve?" The old man glared, his eyes filled with anger.

For a moment, the argument between Sun Wukong and the old man seemed to escalate.

To Sun Wukong, trampling a few flowers was insignificant, yet this old man was persistent and spoke rudely, which enraged Sun Wukong.

In the original tale, when Sun Wukong was insulted over a few Ginseng Fruits, he was so angry that he toppled the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

And this old man indeed seemed relentless, speaking unpleasantly.

Finally, the old man pointed at the Jingu Bang in Sun Wukong's hand and said, "Alright, if you truly wish to compensate, then that iron rod in your hand, embedded with gemstones, looks quite nice. Use it as compensation!"

"Hehehe..."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's furious expression disappeared, replaced by a smirk, "I, Old Sun, don't hand over my iron rod to just anyone!"

"Whether I'm qualified to take it or not is my concern! It's just an iron stick..." the old man confidently replied.

"Alright, then just try and take it!"

Sun Wukong smirked disdainfully, flinging the Ruyi Golden Cudgel to the ground, signaling the old man to give it a try.

The old man, without hesitation, lightly waved his sleeve at the Jingu Bang stuck in the ground.

Subsequently, the Jingu Bang was collected effortlessly...