Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 574: Jiang Liu: Are My Favors Really That Valuable?

In the Netherworld Blood Sea, legend says that it was formed from the navel of the Great God Pangu when he perished and transformed into all things, making it the dirtiest and most foul place among the Three Realms and Six Paths.

Jiang Liu was holding a Demon Infant in his arms, suspended in midair above the Netherworld Blood Sea. As far as the eye could see, the blood sea was boundless and endless.

The scarlet Blood Sea looked full of evil, pollution, and ominous aura.

"Who's there? Who dares to come to my Netherworld Blood Sea!?"

Just as Jiang Liu was suspended in the air, very quickly, an Asura with a grotesque face appeared, baring his teeth and snarling at Jiang Liu, his expression unfriendly.

"I wish to meet with the Netherworld Sect Master, please relay the message," Jiang Liu said with a nod.

"You want to see our Sect Master? Shouldn't you declare your identity first? Skulking around like some secretive creature!" The Asura, noting Jiang Liu's robed figure completely covering his appearance, furrowed his brow slightly and said with a heavy tone.

One's own identity, naturally, should not be revealed carelessly.

But what this Asura said was correct; wanting to see the illustrious Netherworld Sect Master while concealing his identity indeed seemed rather improper.

After pondering in silence for a brief moment, Jiang Liu opened his storage space and took out the Nine-Ring Staff, offering it in front of the Asura: "Show this to your Sect Master; he should be able to recognize my identity."

The Nine-Ring Staff, a transformation of the Godslaying Spear, was sealed, yet at a glance, one could tell it was no ordinary item.

After a brief contemplation, the Asura accepted the Nine-Ring Staff with both hands, then turned and left.

The Nine-Ring Staff and the Brocade Kasaya were Jiang Liu's soul-bound equipment; even if he handed them over, he was not at all worried they might be taken by the Netherworld Sect Master.

They were very appropriate for proving his identity.

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Within the Netherworld Blood Sea stood a palace, and on the palace's throne sat a middle-aged man, quietly observing the Nine-Ring Staff in the hands of the Asura in front of him, his eyebrows slightly raised.

Soon he raised his hand, and the Nine-Ring Staff fell into his possession.

"This is? The Godslaying Spear!?" Although it took the shape of the Nine-Ring Staff, Ancestor Minghe could see through its true form, the Godslaying Spear, and he felt a secret astonishment in his heart.

Wasn't such a treasure, the Godslaying Spear, in the hands of the two saints of the Western Religion? Why now would a mysterious person come seeking him with the Godslaying Spear?

The two saints of the Western Religion? Impossible, Saints can no longer appear within the Three Realms and Six Paths themselves, so who could it be?

After meditating in silence for a moment, Ancestor Minghe instructed, "Invite the person in!"

"Yes, Sect Master!" Following Ancestor Minghe's words, the Asura nodded and withdrew.

Soon, a man fully cloaked, concealing his face, was brought in, holding a female infant in his arms.

"Who are you, and what business do you have with me?" Ancestor Minghe asked directly after taking a glance at Jiang Liu.

Character Information!

Walking into the great hall and looking at Ancestor Minghe, Jiang Liu directly accessed the character information and soon, a semi-transparent character board appeared before Jiang Liu.

ID: Ancestor Minghe (Blue).

Gender: Male.

Profession: Asura.

Level: 91.

Equipment: None.

"What?" Seeing Ancestor Minghe's level information, Jiang Liu felt a silent surprise.

Is this for real? Ancestor Minghe's level had reached that of a Quasi-Saint, but level 91? It seemed to just barely step into the realm of Quasi-Saint, right?

His level was much lower than Jiang Liu had imagined, the same as Empress's level.

This strength must be at the bottom end among Quasi-Saints, right?

Sitting as a Listener in Zixiao Palace with such capacity?

"Please clear the vicinity," Jiang Liu said, though his mind was filled with surprise, he maintained composure facing Ancestor Minghe's query.

Ancestor Minghe, after a moment's hesitation, waved his hand.

Following his gesture, all the Asuras in the great hall quickly retreated, leaving only Ancestor Minghe and Jiang Liu, of course with the female infant that Jiang Liu was holding.

Once everyone in the great hall had departed, Jiang Liu then lifted the hood of his robe, revealing his true face.

Immediately, he held up one hand and performed half of the Buddhist Sect's etiquette, bowing slightly, "Amitabha, I am Monk Xuanzang, and I greet the Netherworld Sect Master!"

"Xuanzang!?"

Hearing Jiang Liu reveal his identity, Ancestor Minghe's eyes lifted, and he looked at Jiang Liu with a complex expression that was a mix of shock, delight, and wariness.

What shocked him was that, without rhyme or reason, Xuanzang had actually appeared within his own Netherworld Blood Sea.

The delight naturally came from the identity of Xuanzang. Previously, when Xuanzang passed by the Wuzhuang Temple, Master Zhenyuan and Jiang Liu became sworn brothers, and a share of the merit and destiny from the Journey to the West for Scriptures was passed on, which made Ancestor Minghe envious.

In his heart, he had even thought how wonderful it would be if the team on their Journey to the West passed through the Netherworld Blood Sea. He would want a share of the pie, but he never expected Xuanzang to suddenly appear before him.

Of course, the Journey to the West carried a tremendous amount of merit, but it was also an Immeasurable Kalpa, which had lived on from the Primordial era until now, having witnessed all the Immeasurable Kalpas. Ancestor Minghe understood fully well the horror of the Immeasurable Kalpas.

Therefore, while he coveted the merit from Journey to the West for Scriptures, he likewise feared the terrible catastrophe of this heavenly calamity.

If he were to lose his life in this Immeasurable Kalpa, then he would have every reason to weep without tears.

"Monk Xuanzang, I know you. Shouldn't you be going to the Western Heaven for Scriptures? Why have you suddenly and stealthily come to my Netherworld Blood Sea? What is your business here?"

Although his heart was a mix of shock, delight, and wariness, Ancestor Minghe didn't show it on the surface. Instead, he adopted a relaxed demeanor, leaning gently against the back of his throne and inquired calmly.

"Today, this humble monk has come to ask for assistance!"

Jiang Liu spoke up, "The infant in my hands has been possessed by the soul of another child of mine, turning into a Demon Infant. I've come here today to request the Netherworld Sect Master lend his aid!"

"Your child!?" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, Ancestor Minghe looked a bit baffled.

Standing up from his throne and looking at the baby girl in Jiang Liu's arms, he said, "You? When did you have children? I've never heard of this."

"That is a long story..."

Jiang Liu shook his head, not willing to explain too much about his daughter's situation, after all, he was here to seek help, not to announce that he had a daughter.

Seeing Jiang Liu was not eager to elaborate, the Netherworld Sect Master didn't pry any further. He stepped down from his throne and looked at the baby girl in Jiang Liu's arms.

"Hmm, indeed troublesome. Two souls are intertwined by blood, and to separate them without harming either soul is no easy task..." Ancestor Minghe murmured.

"Difficult, but not impossible. As expected, Ancestor Minghe has such ability!" Hearing the words from Ancestor Minghe's mouth, Jiang Liu felt a surge of hope inside.

"I implore the Sect Master to lend his help, and in return, I am willing to offer a Ginseng Fruit as compensation!"

Jiang Liu opened his storage space and took out a Ginseng Fruit, offering it to Ancestor Minghe.

"Oh? Your sworn brotherhood with Master Zhenyuan is quite a good move. Not only a Ginseng Fruit, but even his Divine Skills from Sleeve Universe were taught to you?" Witnessing Jiang Liu retrieving the Ginseng Fruit from his storage space, Ancestor Minghe raised his eyebrow in surprise.

"Please, Sect Master, lend your assistance!" Still not intending to explain further, Jiang Liu focused earnestly on Ancestor Minghe.

"Hmm..." Ancestor Minghe pondered, not giving an immediate answer, and began to mull over the matter internally.

"It's not difficult for me to assist, but to me, one Ginseng Fruit is not sufficient in value!" Shaking his head, Ancestor Minghe proclaimed.

The Ginseng Fruit is indeed a treasure born of the Spirit Root of Heaven and Earth, but for someone of Ancestor Minghe's stature, a single Ginseng Fruit really isn't much.

"Then, may I ask what the Sect Master would fancy?" After a brief moment of silence, Jiang Liu asked.

"I want a favor from you! I can lend you a hand, but in return, you will owe me a favor, and you will do something for me in the future to repay it. How about it?" Ancestor Minghe said directly to Jiang Liu.

"A favor!?" Upon hearing these words from Ancestor Minghe, Jiang Liu's eyes widened in astonishment.

He didn't value the Ginseng Fruit, but he valued a favor from me?

Since when has my favor become so valuable?

"Sect Master, forgive my bluntness, but my current cultivation level is merely at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and I am just a disciple of the Buddhist Sect. My favor can't be of much value, right?" Jiang Liu was puzzled and asked directly.

Indeed, if it were a favor from the Second Saint of the Buddhist Sect, or even from the Tathagata, that would make sense, but his own favor? Could Ancestor Minghe really value it?

"Your cultivation level is indeed not high, but you are now the person of destiny in this Immeasurable Kalpa. There are some things only you can do. Your favor will be most valuable precisely on this Journey to the West. I will have you repay me before you obtain the True Scriptures. What do you say? Do you agree to this trade?"

Facing Ancestor Minghe's question, Jiang Liu fell silent for a moment.

The hardest debt to owe in the world is a debt of favor, because you never know when someone might come to collect, and a debt of favor must be repaid!

Yet, Ancestor Minghe didn't want the Ginseng Fruit but insisted on owing him a favor. What could he do?

After a moment of inward contemplation, Jiang Liu nodded and said, "If that's the case, I agree, Sect Master!"

"Good. Since you agreed, then I will take this child into my care!" Seeing Jiang Liu acquiesce, Ancestor Minghe nodded his head.