Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

The atmosphere became quite somber, as Sha Wujing left the team, and it seemed he would never return.

Therefore, both Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, as well as Aolie, felt their spirits sinking.

The group remained silent on the Great Snow Mountain, not speaking, nor leaving.

Muzha, who had lost an arm, had also departed.

This incident saddened not just the members of the Journey to the West Team but likely gave the bigwigs of Western Spirit Mountain even more of a headache.

"Sigh..." Jiang Liu let out a low sigh, feeling as though something heavy pressed upon his chest.

Although Jiang Liu had wanted to kick Sha Wujing out of the Scripture Seeking Team all along, even accepting a task to do so, he never expected Sha Wujing to leave in such a manner.

The 80 million Experience Points were received, but there was no joy in Jiang Liu's heart.

He himself had tried to get rid of him several times, even deliberately bringing Guanyin Bodhisattva into it, scheming against Sha Wujing, and yet he preferred death to leaving.

Unexpectedly, he completed the task without even trying, as if rewards simply fell from heaven.

Honestly, Jiang Liu felt he was not uninvolved in the sufferings Sha Wujing endured.

It was because of his own scheming that Sha Wujing offended Guanyin, and that's why Guanyin was so harsh on him.

After all, compared to Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, wasn't Sha Wujing an easier target to bully?

"Master, I'm sorry, I... I couldn't keep Junior Brother Sha..." After sitting on the Great Snow Mountain for a long time, Sun Wukong finally spoke to Jiang Liu.

"Alright, Monkey, you have no reason to blame yourself. If there's anyone to blame, we all share the responsibility. Let's not talk about it anymore..." Jiang Liu waved his hand, signaling for everyone to stop dwelling on the matter.

What's done is done, and they needed to think about how to bring Sha Wujing back.

Seeing the Journey to the West Team's spirits were low, Jiang Liu encouraged them to stop worrying and reinvigorated himself.

After all, he still had to lead the team, didn't he?

"Master," Sun Wukong continued, despite hearing what Jiang Liu had said.

"Enough, Monkey, I've said it's not your fault. Don't dwell on it any longer; the choice you made just now was absolutely correct!" Jiang Liu waved his hand again, cutting off what Sun Wukong wanted to add.

Indeed, although Sun Wukong had not followed his orders and had acted on his own to block Sha Wujing, Jiang Liu admired his action.

Sun Wukong usually obeyed him most of the time, and that was enough.

To always be obedient and complaisant? Jiang Liu had never expected that of him, otherwise, would he still be Sun Wukong?

"Master, listen to me..." But Sun Wukong, still not deterred by Jiang Liu's interruption, continued to speak, with no intention of stopping.

"Alright, alright, if you have something to say, go ahead..." Seeing Sun Wukong seemed pained not being able to speak his mind, Jiang Liu sighed in resignation and gestured for him to continue.

If he couldn't stop the Monkey from speaking, he might as well let him finish.

"Master, what I wanted to say is, I've been bleeding and injured for so long now, are you sure you're not going to heal me?"

Pointing to the gory wound on his shoulder, where bone was visible, Sun Wukong addressed Jiang Liu.

"Uh..." Caught off guard by Sun Wukong's words, Jiang Liu was taken aback, but quickly came to his senses.

His thoughts had been so consumed by Sha Wujing that he had indeed forgotten about Sun Wukong's injury.

"Um, sorry about that, Monkey, I'll heal you now..." reminded by Sun Wukong, Jiang Liu said somewhat sheepishly.

As he spoke, Jiang Liu raised his hand.

With a boom, an indestructible Holy Object fell from the sky, landing on the ground, and invisible ripples spread out.

As the waves passed over, Sun Wukong's injuries rapidly healed, flesh regrew visibly at the wound, quickly mending.

Following the group Healing ability of the Hand of Healing, Jiang Liu then pointed a finger at Sun Wukong.

A verdant light, brimming with the breath of life, the single-target healing effect of the Guanyin Mantra, again applied to Sun Wukong.

With 25% healing from the Guanyin Mantra and 20% from the Hand of Healing, a total of 45% maximum Health Point restoration, the injured Wukong's health was swiftly restored.

A long and ugly scar remained on his shoulder, but his injuries were completely healed.

"Master, that's some skill!" Feeling the now fully healed wound on his shoulder, Sun Wukong couldn't help but give Jiang Liu a thumbs up.

Yes, Sun Wukong was well aware of his injuries. Could he really expect them to heal in just a few breaths of time?

This ability was one that could be counted on one hand within the Three Realms and Six Paths.

"Master, now that I have recovered from my injuries, what should we do next?" Aolie, having thought things over, turned to Jiang Liu and asked.

The underlying meaning of Aolie's question was clear: Senior Brother Sha had left, and it couldn't just be left at that, could it?

"Rest assured, Wujing, we will definitely find him! As long as Wujing and I meet again, I am eighty percent sure that I can persuade him to come back!" Hearing Aolie's words, Jiang Liu stood up and spoke with a serious expression.

Yes, with the bigwigs of Western Spirit Mountain watching over, Jiang Liu couldn't openly call out to Sha Wujing to join him in upending the heavens against the deities.

But if they were to meet again, Jiang Liu believed that there was a high probability Sha Wujing would return if their goals aligned.

However, how to bring Sha Wujing back was now a bigger headache for Western Spirit Mountain than for himself. Consequently, Jiang Liu thought it best not to rush things and to wait and see what actions Western Spirit Mountain would take. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire

It was well into the night by now. Jiang Liu raised his hand, and brought out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, placing it atop the Great Snow Mountain. Everyone entered the mansion and took their individual rest.

Still, after the events that had transpired that evening, it was impossible for anyone to fall asleep.

...

At Western Spirit Mountain, at this moment, Tathagata sat on his Lotus Platform, his demeanour seemingly no different from usual.

Buddhist Light flickered and, in just a moment, Guanyin Bodhisattva hastened from the Purple Bamboo Forest to the Great Thunder Monastery, bowing her head to Tathagata: "I pay homage to Buddha. I am here today to admit my guilt, I...".

"Amitabha Buddha!"

Before Guanyin Bodhisattva could finish, Tathagata shook his head and said, "There is no need for self-reproach, Guanyin. What's done is done, and it's meaningless to pursue blame. What we should consider now is how to bring Wujing back. The Scripture Seeker chosen by destiny cannot be allowed to fail!"

Upon saying this, Tathagata paused briefly, then continued: "The Journey to the West for Scriptures is meant to face various tribulations, external as well as internal. Isn't this incident also a trial?"

Hearing these words from Tathagata, a thought struck Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Isn't she always troubled by how to arrange the eighty-one difficulties? As troublesome as the current situation is, isn't it also a trial?

"Buddha, the Demon Realm has been fanning the flames from the shadows. Their schemes are surely grand. Now that Wujing has entered the Demon Realm, we should act personally to..." After musing for a moment, Guanyin spoke up, suggesting that the Buddhas of Thunder Monastery intervene directly to retrieve Sha Wujing from the Demon Realm.

"Amitabha Buddha, if the Demon Realm has made a move, they must be guarding against this very thing!" However, before Guanyin could finish her statement, Tathagata interrupted by shaking his head.

Clearly, Tathagata did not agree with Guanyin Bodhisattva's proposal.

"Then..." If not the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain, and Wujing is in the domain of the Demon Realm, how can they recover him?

"Amitabha Buddha, the eighty-one difficulties are the destined trials from the heavens. Since it's a trial of the Journey to the West, then let them resolve it themselves!" As Guanyin Bodhisattva was bowing her head, mired in distress, Tathagata suddenly spoke out.

"What? Let Sun Wukong and Xuanzang handle it themselves? How could their abilities..." Hearing Tathagata's words, Guanyin Bodhisattva was shocked, her eyes widening in disbelief at what he proposed.

Even if the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain intervened, it wasn't guaranteed they would succeed. How could Xuanzang and the others manage? How could that be possible?

"Divine Skills are no match for destiny! Wujing is a chosen one of the westward journey, and Xuanzang and the others are blessed with destiny. Perhaps this task can only be accomplished by themselves!"

"Furthermore, even if we were to intervene and forcibly retrieve Wujing, if his heart isn't in it, how can we make him stay? Fortunately, the Journey to the West Team is deeply bonded, which may prove useful!" Tathagata remained calm as ever.

These words made Guanyin think of Sha Wujing's feelings towards Jiang Liu, as well as the scene of Sun Wukong, the monkey, getting injured while attempting to stop Sha Wujing.

Thinking it over carefully, Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly realized she had been anxious over nothing.

Indeed, Xuanzang and his companions are people of destiny, their fates intertwined with one another. Perhaps it was right to let them bring Wujing back.

"Amitabha Buddha, thank you for your guidance, Buddha. I now know what to do!" With her mind growing clearer, Guanyin Bodhisattva clasped her hands together and said to Tathagata.

As her words fell, Guanyin turned and left the Thunder Monastery, setting about arranging the necessary things.

...

In the Exquisite Immortal Mansion, after everyone had retired to their rooms to rest, it was natural that no one could sleep. Jiang Liu sat cross-legged, not continuing with his cultivation, his mind occupied with the events of the evening.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Liu shook his head at the tangled mess of thoughts, pushed them aside, and opened his parcel space.

A colorful Treasure Chest was taken out by Jiang Liu.

This was a reward from completing a task worth 80 million Experience Points.

A Divine Level Treasure Chest!