Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Mount Luojia, Purple Bamboo Forest.

At this moment, in the Purple Bamboo Forest, all the people, including the spirit beasts and little demons that lived within, had gathered together.

Among them, the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden stood, and she was speaking to everyone at this time.

"Everyone, I've received news that the Bodhisattva will be entering meditation for two years, so during these two years, everyone must fulfill their duties and must not enter or leave at will!"

When the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden spoke, naturally, she didn't mention the matter of Guanyin Bodhisattva being punished in the Illusionary Demon Cave, only that the Bodhisattva was going to be in meditation for two years.

To those who had achieved a certain cultivation level, two years really wasn't a long time; a deep session of entering meditation could last for decades.

As such, no one harbored any unusual thoughts. After the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden explained the matter to everyone, they all dispersed.

However, Yuanling, after hearing this news, felt a secret surprise in his heart.

Then, quietly, he opened his friend list and sent this message to Jiang Liu.

Ding Ding Ding!

On the Journey to the West for Scriptures, Jiang Liu was sitting on the back of the White Dragon Horse, just as his True Yuan had completed eighty-one complete cycles, pausing his cultivation to rest. He was also watching Zhu Bajie and Sun Wukong bicker when suddenly, he heard the sound of a message notification from his friend list.

Jiang Liu opened the list to look, and it was a message from Yuanling.

"Holy Monk, Guanyin Bodhisattva has gone into meditation, saying she will be in for two years!"

"Hmm, I already know about this," Jiang Liu thought with a secret smile upon reading the message.

So they still don't know about Guanyin's punishment in the Purple Bamboo Forest? Moreover, the news I received was even earlier than that of the Purple Bamboo Forest.

"Eh? Wait, Guanyin is locked in the Illusionary Demon Cave..." However, just at that moment, an idea suddenly struck Jiang Liu.

Now that the Bodhisattva was locked up and Envoy Muzha from Purple Bamboo Forest had long since died, there probably weren't any powerful experts left there, right?

And wasn't Gaoyang currently in the Purple Bamboo Forest?

With his current cultivation level, going to fetch Gaoyang and hiding him wouldn't be useful as he was still far from being an opponent for those Immortals and Buddhas.

But now, taking advantage of Guanyin Bodhisattva's absence to meet with Gaoyang should still be possible, right?

Thinking this, Jiang Liu felt as if a kitten was tickling his heart, and he couldn't hold back any longer.

Thinking about it, it had been four years since he had been intimate with Gaoyang, hadn't it?

Just the thought made him feel a flame burning slowly in his heart, difficult to extinguish.

"Cough cough, Sun Wukong..."

After clearing his throat, Jiang Liu attracted the attention of Sun Wukong and the others, and then spoke, "I've just remembered some matters that I need to attend to and will have to leave for a few days. You all wait here for my return, okay?"

"Master! Whatever the matter is, just command me, and I, Old Pig, will go on your behalf!" As Jiang Liu spoke, Zhu Bajie quickly stepped forward and volunteered.

Although Zhu Bajie had good intentions, his words prompted Jiang Liu to look at him with a somewhat dangerous expression.

Jiang Liu was planning to have an intimate reunion with Gaoyang, so what was Zhu Bajie suggesting?

Zhu Bajie shivered a little, feeling a chilling sensation as his master's gaze landed on him, "Master, the way you're looking at Old Pig...why does it seem a bit dangerous?"

"Bajie, I know a few butchers who are very skilled at slaughtering pigs, with very good techniques. Shall I introduce them to you one of these days?" Jiang Liu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a dangerous expression as he spoke to Zhu Bajie.

"Er, Master, no need, haha, Old Pig isn't fond of meeting strangers. You have your matters to attend to, so go ahead. We'll wait here for your return..." Taking in what Jiang Liu said, Zhu Bajie immediately realized he had misspoken and quickly backed down.

Although, in Zhu Bajie's opinion, there was nothing wrong with what he said just now.

But since the master had signaled that he misspoke, then surely, he must have misspoken!

"Master, if you leave alone..." Sun Wukong, standing to the side, looked at Jiang Liu with some concern.

After all, it was his duty to protect the master.

Ever since Little White Dragon had died and the master had been captured by the Scorpion Demon and those Tree Demons at Thistle Ridge, Sun Wukong felt that he had failed in his duty.

"Don't worry, although I may not be particularly strong, I still have the ability to protect myself!" Seeing Sun Wukong's worried look, Jiang Liu waved his hand dismissively.

Not to mention others, the Random Teleportation Stone alone ensured that as long as his opponents weren't at the Quasi-Saint level, they couldn't threaten him.

"This, alright then…" Since the master had said so, and considering his strength and numerous miraculous methods, Sun Wukong hesitated a bit before nodding and refrained from saying anything more.

"Master, where do you plan to go? Let me carry you there," said the White Dragon Horse, believing it was his duty to serve as the master's mount and provide transportation.

"No need, Little White, I'm giving you a break. You and the several senior brothers wait here for me," Jiang Liu replied.

To put it crudely, he was going to meet Gaoyang in secret, and naturally, he should go alone. Jiang Liu also shook his head in refusal to White Dragon Horse's suggestion.

After saying his farewells to his disciples, Jiang Liu muttered to himself, and soon, a white cloud descended from the horizon, transforming into a nine-tiered staircase that stretched right to his feet.

Ascending step by step, the moment he stepped onto the white cloud, Jiang Liu soared away, quickly disappearing into the distance.

The sky is high, where birds may fly!

Soaring on the cloud at full speed, with his cultivation level nearing that of a Taiyi True Immortal, Jiang Liu was indeed very fast.

With Gaoyang on his mind, Jiang Liu flew without a second thought to admire the scenery on his way.

…

In the Purple Bamboo Forest, the Golden Hair Lion revealed its true form, lying on the ground, listless.

Bodhisattva Guanyin had been locked away in the Illusionary Demon Cave, so what should it do during these two years?

Indeed, the Illusionary Demon Cave!

Although the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden told the others in Purple Bamboo Forest that the Bodhisattva was in deep meditation, as Bodhisattva Guanyin's mount, who had also stepped into the realm of Taiyi True Immortal, it was aware of some news that it should know.

"These two years, Bodhisattva Guanyin will have no time to return. Why not leave the Purple Bamboo Forest and have some fun outside?" Suddenly, an idea like this flashed through the mind of the Golden Hair Lion.

And once the idea emerged, it took root and couldn't be suppressed.

Thinking of leaving the Purple Bamboo Forest to have some fun, the Golden Hair Lion's thoughts drifted to Zhuzi Country and the Empress of Jinsheng Palace.

Before, it had kidnapped the Empress for the ordeal, and later, even got bossed around by her, losing all its dignity.

Now, with Tang Monk and his disciples long gone from Zhuzi Country, it could seek its revenge, right?

Could it kidnap the Empress of Jinsheng Palace again and just enjoy itself for two years?

What about the King of Zhuzi Country?

If he doesn't know any better, eating him is also an option!

With these thoughts, the Golden Hair Lion felt a bit of an itch in its heart and slowly got up from the ground, stealthily making its way out of Purple Bamboo Forest.

Inside the Purple Bamboo Forest, if Bodhisattva Guanyin were still around, it would naturally listen to her, but now that she wasn't, no one could control it – and the Pearl Holding Dragon Maiden certainly didn't have the qualifications.

However, since it had to leave secretly, the Golden Hair Lion was extremely cautious as it moved toward the edge of the Purple Bamboo Forest, not wanting anyone to discover its tracks.

Meanwhile, Jiang Liu also arrived near the Purple Bamboo Forest. Since he was sneaking in to meet Gaoyang in secret, he naturally wouldn't enter with great fanfare. He descended from the clouds ahead of time and approached the Purple Bamboo Forest just as quietly.

If the people from Purple Bamboo Forest were walking around normally, Jiang Liu would certainly spot them in advance and hide.

But since the Golden Hair Lion was also sneaking out, it did so without a trace.

Therefore, Jiang Liu didn't notice the Golden Hair Lion's presence.

Logically, there was a chance the Golden Hair Lion might spot Jiang Liu first; there was also a chance Jiang Liu might notice the Golden Hair Lion first; and there was a chance neither would notice the other…

But relatively speaking, in Purple Bamboo Forest, the Golden Hair Lion was much more familiar with the territory than Jiang Liu, so its stealthy movements were much more concealed.

Some time after the Golden Hair Lion left, it suddenly spotted a figure ahead acting sneakily, dressed in a black robe that concealed their true face.

It was the Shadow Robe that Jiang Liu had worn when he went to the Netherworld Blood Sea.

"Oh? Just after Bodhisattva Guanyin is locked up, someone dares to sneak into Purple Bamboo Forest so sneakily?" Seeing this, the Golden Hair Lion's eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint.

Even though it planned to sneak away, after all, it was still a part of Purple Bamboo Forest, wasn't it?

If Purple Bamboo Forest were to be shamed, wouldn't it reflect poorly on itself?

Feeling a cold intent inside, it decided to teach this intruder a lesson, so the Golden Hair Lion no longer hurried to escape. Instead, it quietly neared the other party.

Jiang Liu quietly walked deeper into the Purple Bamboo Forest while aimlessly wandering in search of Gaoyang.

Suddenly, at that moment, a figure appeared, lunging directly towards him.

Transformed into its true form, the Golden Hair Lion showed its sharp claws, swiping at Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu instinctively ducked his head, causing the claws to flick the hood of the Shadow Robe off.

After dodging the attack, the Golden Hair Lion wasn't angry but simply stared at the other party.

Hmm, hmm, hmm.

I want to see just who this arrogant intruder is, daring to sneak into Purple Bamboo Forest at a time like this!

(PS: In two hours, the explosion begins. Are you ready with your money to read? Starting at dawn, should I explode with five or six chapters first? Then write a few more during the day to make up 10 chapters?)