Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"What's happening!?" Jiang Liu was slightly stunned as he looked at the scene in the Mystical Mirror, feeling incredibly astonished.

Hadn't he sent the Yellow Wind Monster to find chili peppers? Why were the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals chasing him? And why was he dragging a woman along in his escape!?

"Wukong..."

Even though he didn't know why the Yellow Wind Monster was being chased by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, after all, he had gone to find chili peppers to help him. Along the way, Jiang Liu often used the Mystical Mirror to check on him, and indeed, he hadn't slacked off, so after pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu called out to Sun Wukong.

"Trump Card! Hahaha!"

Zhu Bajie was the landlord who threw down the trump card with a flip of his hand, then looked proudly at his hand, which now had only one card left.

"Ah, Master is calling me! This round doesn't count!" Hearing Jiang Liu's shout, Sun Wukong said. Read exclusive content at empire

While speaking, he hurriedly threw down all the cards in his hand and then turned to face Jiang Liu.

"Big Brother, don't run away! I, Old Pig, was about to win this round!"

Having thrown the trump card and only one card left in hand, Zhu Bajie couldn't accept it when Sun Wukong tossed his cards and claimed the round didn't count. He shouted loudly.

However, Sun Wukong didn't pay attention to his shouts but leaped towards Jiang Liu, saying, "Master, what do you need me to do? Please order me quickly!"

"Take a look at this, and go rescue him. He's crucial to our quest to find the chili peppers. Of course, it would be even better if you could find out what is going on!" Jiang Liu didn't beat around the bush but placed the Mystical Mirror in front of Sun Wukong.

"Understood, rest assured, leave it to me, Old Sun!"

Recognizing the Yellow Wind Monster in the image of the Mystical Mirror, Sun Wukong nodded and said in a decisive manner.

In the midst of talking, he leaped up and used the Somersault Cloud, disappearing in front of Jiang Liu in the blink of an eye.

"Big Brother, Big Brother, don't run away!" Watching Sun Wukong leap up and run away in a dishonest manner, Zhu Bajie loudly called after Sun Wukong's retreating back.

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On the other hand, the Yellow Wind Monster, carrying Zixia, fled forward at high speed.

But behind him, dozens of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were in hot pursuit.

Not only were the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who were guarding Glycyrrhiza Garden on his trail, but also many from those stationed at the South Heavenly Gate were drawn over by the chase.

"Damn it, these guys, truly living up to their reputation as watch dogs, eh? How fast they are!" The Yellow Wind Monster cursed inwardly as he glanced back at the tireless pursuers.

He thought about stopping to fight, but the Heavenly Generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate were not like the regular soldiers and generals, and facing them alone, his chances of victory were slim.

His powerful Samadhi Divine Wind, though formidable, would not be able to take down so many at once.

"Hey, you won't be able to escape with me in tow; just let me go!"

Caught by the Yellow Wind Monster, Zixia regained her composure after a while and spoke to the Yellow Wind Monster, prioritizing her safety and trying to get the monster to release her.

"Let you down!?" Hearing Fairy Zixia's words, the Yellow Wind Monster was indeed somewhat tempted.

However, he still hadn't clarified the matter about the chili peppers.

In the Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden, many exotic herbs collected from the Three Realms were planted, and since she managed the garden, she probably knew a lot about them.

Whoosh!

Just as the Yellow Wind Monster was internally conflicted, suddenly a light appeared, moving incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it stood in front of the Yellow Wind Monster and his captive.

This was a short and thin monkey that didn't look very impressive, almost as if it had no meat on its bones.

However, seeing this monkey, the Yellow Wind Monster stopped and heaved an internal sigh of relief.

Not just the Yellow Wind Monster, but also the chasing Heavenly Soldiers and Generals halted in their tracks.

Looking at the Yellow Wind Monster, their faces naturally filled with anger.

But when they saw Sun Wukong hovering in the air, their expressions changed to shock.

"A monkey?" Zixia, captured by the Yellow Wind Monster, looked at Sun Wukong approaching and her expression became strange.

Why would there suddenly be a monkey here? Could it be a demon?

Sun Wukong glanced at the Yellow Wind Monster and Zixia but said nothing, turning his gaze instead towards the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals behind them, and said, "What's going on? What happened here?"

"Great, Great Sage, you, you've come out!" The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals showed a look of terror on their faces; after exchanging glances, the leading Heavenly General took a few steps forward and spoke.

It had been five hundred years since Sun Wukong caused Havoc in Heaven, an event known throughout the three realms, and naturally, everyone knew Sun Wukong was imprisoned under Five Elements Mountain.

Sun Wukong had been out from under Five Elements Mountain for less than a year. Given that a year on earth is but a day in heaven, aside from some high-ranking deities, these low-level Heavenly Soldiers and Generals certainly wouldn't know that Sun Wukong was already roaming free.

Therefore, upon suddenly encountering Sun Wukong, they were each filled with a terrified expression.

"Indeed, I, Old Sun, have already come out. What's wrong? You all don't seem very happy to see me?"

Sun Wukong's stature was short and thin, and he seemed insignificant standing in front of these imposing Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. However, when facing these so-called soldiers and generals, Sun Wukong carried himself with an air of confidence, completely suppressing their might.

"Not at all, we congratulate the Great Sage on overcoming his ordeal and returning to freedom!" Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were taken aback and hurriedly spoke in unison to offer their congratulations to Sun Wukong.

"Enough, stop the nonsense. Tell me, what exactly happened here?" Waving his hand dismissively, Sun Wukong had no intention of exchanging idle talk with the soldiers and generals, and pointed at the nearby Yellow Wind Monster as he spoke.

"It's like this, Great Sage. This Rat Demon was incredibly audacious to dare enter the Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden," said a nearby Heavenly General right away, eagerly explaining the recent events to Sun Wukong.

"Isn't it just a bunch of flowers and plants? Is it worth all this fuss? Alright, disperse!"

After Master asked him to understand the situation, Sun Wukong realized it was not such a big problem.

Moreover, since Master had tasked the Yellow Wind Monster with finding chili peppers, and he had even ventured into the Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden, it seemed he was trying his best to fulfill Master's mission. Naturally, Sun Wukong would take the responsibility upon himself.

"This, Great Sage, this situation is quite difficult for us to handle…"

A demon caused chaos in the Glycyrrhiza Garden, and many plants were left in disarray—could they simply let the perpetrator escape? The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals felt they'd have a hard time explaining the situation once they returned.

"Difficult, you say? Then I'll give you two options!"

Sun Wukong looked calmly at the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and said, "First, you can obediently return and tell the Empress that this Yellow Wind Monster is under Old Sun's protection, and that I sent him to find chili peppers for me. Whatever happens, it's on me!"

With that, Sun Wukong added, "Second, I, Old Sun, will have to beat you up, then you can go back and tell the Empress you were no match for me and that I drove you off. Choose for yourselves—will it be leaving on your own, or shall I, Old Sun, give you a beating before you go?"

"No, Great Sage, please don't resort to violence!"

Seeing Sun Wukong's fists raised, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals turned pale with fear, no longer daring to say anything, and hurriedly turned around to leave.

With Sun Wukong having spoken thus, they had no choice but to leave—were they really going to wait for him to strike?

They had all witnessed the combat prowess of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, during the Havoc in Heaven.

Though it indeed showed their negligence to let the troublesome demon escape, since the Great Sage had intervened, there was nothing they could do. They would simply report to the Empress truthfully.

Moreover, the identity of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven held significant stature within the Heavenly Court.

Though the Great Jade Emperor had ordered one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers to capture him, up until now, the Jade Emperor had yet to revoke Sun Wukong's title of Great Sage Equalling Heaven, had he?

"Phew, indeed, the Great Sage's reputation carries weight…" Watching the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who had pursued him leave one by one, the Yellow Wind Monster heaved a sigh of relief and complimented Sun Wukong.

Having seen Sun Wukong arrive, the Yellow Wind Monster felt reassured, knowing he was likely out of trouble. But the fact that Sun Wukong didn't even have to lift a finger to make the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals beat a hasty retreat left the Yellow Wind Monster somewhat impressed.

The identity of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, was truly extraordinary indeed.

The Yellow Wind Monster had long been aware of Sun Wukong's identity. Witnessing this scene evoked deep emotions within him. Naturally, Fairy Zixia beside him was even more astounded.

Having spent several years in the Heavenly Glycyrrhiza Garden, Fairy Zixia was aware of the identity of these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, who were usually stern and impartial.

But today, they had been frightened off by a small, thin monkey?

And to hear the monkey speak, even offending the Empress didn't seem to scare him. He directly instructed the soldiers and generals to report to the Empress that he had decided on this matter?

Compared with her garden sisters who vied for even a glance or a word of praise from the Empress, and then to see this monkey, who didn't care in the least about offending her and even had the stern and impartial soldiers and generals withdraw without a fight, Sun Wukong's prestige was clearly evident.

"This monkey, who exactly is he?" Zixia's eyes widened with surprise and curiosity as she gazed at Sun Wukong, feeling that this unremarkable-looking monkey seemed to be very mysterious.

"Heh heh heh, now you know how impressive I, Old Sun, am!" Hearing the Yellow Wind Monster's compliments, Sun Wukong chuckled smugly and boasted.

Sun Wukong felt himself to be a worldly man, with no need for pretense. After all, he enjoyed being praised by others, so keep it coming!

But with that said, Sun Wukong remembered the pressing issue and asked, "You've made it all the way to the Empress's Glycyrrhiza Garden; did you find any chili peppers!?"

"This, I was about to ask this fairy. She tends to the Glycyrrhiza Garden for the Empress, so she must be very knowledgeable about the exotic herbs of the world!"

Hearing Sun Wukong's question, the Yellow Wind Monster's expression became serious, and he pointed toward Fairy Zixia as he spoke.