Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

"Master, is the Ksitigarbha not willing to help?"

Xiaobai transformed into his dragon form and left the Netherworld. At the same time, he asked this question.

Standing at the entrance of the Ksitigarbha Cave, he too had heard Ksitigarbha's calls.

"Alas, the Ksitigarbha and other Bodhisattvas of the Buddhist Sect are quite different. We should think of another way..." Jiang Liu shook his head helplessly and sighed.

As he spoke, Jiang Liu and Xiaobai quickly left the Underworld and returned to the Mortal World.

After arriving at the Great Luo Temple, Jiang Liu made some inquiries. At this time, the entire Mingji Nation had been mobilized.

Firstly, the King dispatched many troops and even posted an Imperial List, offering a heavy reward for information on Daoji's whereabouts.

At the Incense Offering Ceremony a few days ago, the event where Daoji lit nine incense scars had caused the Royal City of Mingji Nation to be packed. Today, was it possible that Daoji, the Little Monk, had been abducted by a demon?

For the Journey to the West World, which lacked entertainment news, this was explosive news indeed.

Even if they weren't planning to search for Daoji themselves, the talk of it was incessant in the streets and alleys.

Secondly, the entire Great Luo Temple was mobilized, calling on all monks throughout Mingji Nation to search for Daoji.

Given the influence of the Great Luo Temple in Mingji Nation, it naturally didn't take long for all the monks in the Royal City to start their search.

In addition, the Demon Marshals surrounding the Royal City, although not high in cultivation level, commanded many Little Demons.

After visits by Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, and under the pressure of martial force, these Demon Marshals quickly sprang into action, ordering their subordinates to search for the whereabouts of Daoji, the Little Monk.

Lastly, several Mountain Gods and Local Deities nearby the Royal City were also summoned by Sun Wukong's Soul-Subduing Art and were arranged to watch over everything around them.

A Heavenly Net had been cast.

At this time, in seeking Daoji, it truly could be described as casting a Heavenly Net.

Residents, demons, Mountain Gods, Local Deities...

Almost all beings around the Royal City of Mingji Nation were mobilized at this moment, creating a tremendous momentum!

...

In a cave not far from the Royal City, Daoji, the Little Monk, was deep in slumber, breathing very evenly and showing no signs of injury.

A robust man stood guard inside the cave, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.

He also felt the mounting pressure growing recently!

Hiding here, any approaching animals and humans had to be driven away to prevent them from coming near; the Tiger Demon felt somewhat overwhelmed.

"Alas, I never expected that Xuanzang would put together such a massive search to find him. If it weren't for the fact that I am a Dharma Protector Beast under the Tiger Conquering Arhat, my whereabouts would have been discovered by the Mountain Gods and Local Deities by now," he lamented quietly to himself, glancing at the sleeping Daoji beside him.

"Hm?"

Just as the Tiger Demon was secretly astonished, suddenly, he twitched his ears.

Stepping outside the cave, it turned out two men were approaching. Judging by their attire, they were brothers who had come to gather herbs in the mountains.

"Stop, you're not allowed to go further!" Eyeing the two men approaching, the Tiger Demon advanced threateningly and drove them away.

"Why? We brothers have been gathering herbs on this mountain for years, why can't we go through?" Although the Tiger Demon appeared robust, the two men also picked up their axes, meant for self-defense, and defiantly spoke up, refusing to leave.

"Hmph, since you refuse to leave, then stay here!"

Considering they were merely two mortals, the Tiger Demon couldn't bother explaining further. Seeing their refusal, he coldly snorted, suddenly transformed into a fierce tiger, and pounced directly at the men.

"Ah! A demon!"

The two men screamed in terror and turned to flee!

But how could they escape?

Transformed into a tiger, he immediately killed the two men and, dragging their bodies, the Tiger Demon turned back and headed into his lair to feast.

...

A crow flew overhead, drawn by the screams of the dying men.

Witnessing the scene of the Tiger Demon transforming into a tiger, the crow's eyes gleamed intelligently. After a moment of contemplation, it quickly turned and flew away.

Soon, the crow arrived at a forest and landed before a bird-headed Demon Marshal.

"Report, Great King!"

As a demon, the crow could speak human language and said, "I have found a clue!"

"Oh? A clue? Have you found the whereabouts of that Daoji, the Little Monk?" the bird-headed Demon Marshal inquired.

"No, not that..."

The crow's voice was as grating as a steel needle on iron, "I discovered a very powerful demon creature, not from around here. He can transform into human form, and has at least reached the realm of a Demon King!"

"A foreign presence facing a Demon King, or even a being of higher cultivation?!" Hearing this, the eyes of the bird-headed demon also brightened.

Daoji, the little monk, had been abducted, and the forces around the royal city were mobilized.

The news suggested that it was likely the work of a powerful demon creature from outside.

Indeed, had they found a demon creature above the Demon King Realm?

"Hurry, I must quickly inform Marshal Tianpeng..." Knowing the importance of this news, the Bird Demon took swift action, transforming into a hawk with vibrating wings, flying towards the Great Luo Temple as fast as lightning.

As a demon creature, actually heading to the Great Luo Temple?

This would have been impossible in the past.

However, recently, because of the incident of Daoji's abduction, humans, demon creatures, and immortals had all come together.

It must be said, the capability of this Journey to the West pilgrimage team was indeed immense.

At this moment, the Heavenly Net had already been cast, just waiting for the final news. Jiang Liu sat calmly, not in a hurry.

Although Ksitigarbha had not told him about Daoji's whereabouts, since he said that Daoji was not in danger of death, it seemed there would be nothing to worry about.

"Master, Master, there's news..."

Just as Jiang Liu was quietly practicing the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, Bajie soon started shouting.

Hearing this, Jiang Liu stopped his cultivation and stepped out of his Zen Room.

Outside, Sun Wukong and Master Puhui were all assembled, and a bird-headed humanoid Bird Demon stood respectfully aside.

"Holy Monk..." Knowing that Jiang Liu was the leader here, the Bird Demon stepped forward as Jiang Liu emerged, slightly bowed his head, then relayed the news his subordinates had gathered to Jiang Liu.

"Oh? A Tiger Demon above the Demon King Realm, one hundred miles north of the royal city in Wanzi Mountain, not native? And it even eats humans!?" Having heard the Bird Demon's words, Jiang Liu's eyes slightly narrowed.

Immediately, Jiang Liu mounted the White Dragon Horse.

Understanding Jiang Liu's intent, the White Dragon Horse conjured clouds under its hooves and soared into the sky, flying toward the direction of Wanzi Mountain.

"Wukong, come with me on a trip! The others stay here and see if there are any more messages!" Jiang Liu said, sitting on the back of the White Dragon Horse, with Sun Wukong alongside him, swiftly flying towards Wanzi Mountain.

With the speed of the White Dragon Horse, covering a mere hundred miles took but a moment to arrive.

Sun Wukong hovered in mid-air, his eyes emitting golden light, looking towards Wanzi Mountain.

With a precise location, searching for people was naturally not a difficult task for Sun Wukong.

Soon, the golden light in Sun Wukong's eyes faded, and he nodded towards Jiang Liu: "Master, correct, the person is indeed inside Wanzi Mountain, unharmed, just asleep. There's indeed a Tiger Demon in the cave, and it has eaten several people already!"

"Hmph..." Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Jiang Liu coldly snorted, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.

From a neutral standpoint, humans eating animals, and animals becoming demons eating humans after successful cultivation, seems a natural cycle of heavenly law.

However, this Tiger Demon was unforgivable!

Jiang Liu knew of Wanzi Mountain, and Sun Wukong had asked the mountain god of Wanzi Mountain to watch for Daoji's whereabouts, but the mountain god didn't even know Daoji was hidden in his mountain.

Why?

Having been in the Journey to the West World for years, Jiang Liu had gained insight, and there was only one reason: the Tiger Demon was not a demon, but a figure among immortals and Buddhas, which meant that lesser deities like the local gods did not have the authority to probe his information.

Yet, being a figure among Immortals and Buddhas, descending to the mortal realm as a demon and even eating humans!?

For immortals descending to the mortal realm, Jiang Liu generally did not hesitate to strike hard, also considering reducing future enemies for himself.

And for such human-eating demon creatures, death was undoubtedly certain!

With a flicker of thought, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong descended directly.

Ordinary mortals approaching would be sensed by the cave's Tiger Demon, but as Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong descended, the Tiger Demon could not sense them.

Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong, without any unnecessary words, directly entered the cave.

"Who's there!?" As Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong walked in, the Tiger Demon sensed them, bellowed loudly and shouted.

A fierce tiger, robust as a calf, with a gaping maw still dangling half an arm, raised its head with a fierce glance.

Character profile!

Seeing Jiang Liu, naturally, Jiang Liu also saw him, and with a low chant in his heart, a semi-transparent character profile appeared before Jiang Liu's eyes.

ID: Descending Mountain Tiger (White)

Gender: Male.

Profession: Demon.

Level: 62.

Equipment: Tiger Tail Whip...

"Damn, it's Master Xuanzang and Sun Wukong!"

Although this Tiger Demon was ferocious and fearsome, seeing Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong come in, its face turned pale, its expression terrified.