Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 638: Zhu Bajie: I Don’t Want to Die!

As the saying goes, one can tell if there is mastery as soon as a professional makes a move.

The Tathagata and Wutian Buddha each made a move, with both only exhibiting a single technique.

However, it was this very move that allowed both the Tathagata and Wutian Buddha to roughly gauge each other's abilities.

"Worthy of the Tathagata, indeed? Such strength is not weak! Hardly any different from mine!" Muttering to himself as he looked at his completely broken finger, Wutian Buddha inwardly remarked.

At the same time, his other hand grasped the broken finger and forcefully snapped it back into place.

With a crack, he directly reset the bone in his finger.

It seemed as if there was nothing unusual about it.

"The Wutian Buddha is truly fearsome, his power is fully on par with mine!" Looking at the transparent hole in his own palm, Tathagata grew even more silent, his heart heavy with apprehension.

"What will it be? Shall we continue?" Wutian Buddha's gaze fell upon Tathagata as he continued to speak.

"Your excellency does indeed have remarkable skill! I am impressed!" Silently withdrawing his injured hand, Tathagata spoke with his eyes cast down.

Although both parties made a move, resulting in injuries on both sides, Tathagata was well aware that in this exchange, he had been bested.

After all, Wutian's injury could easily be healed, whereas the wound on his own palm was significantly more severe by a third.

If Guanyin were on his side, then there would be nothing to fear.

But Guanyin's heart was no longer with the Great Thunder Monastery, and was it even possible for him to fend off Wutian while also dealing with Guanyin? That was nearly an impossibility.

Moreover, with Xuanzang and his companions nearby, if a true battle broke out and the heavens and earth shattered, the potential harm to the bystanders was unpredictable.

"Very well, Guanyin, follow me and depart!"

Even though he had gained the upper hand at the onset of their skirmish, Wutian Buddha knew this was the Human Realm, a dominion controlled by immortals and buddhas. Lingering here too long was of no benefit, which is why Wutian called out to Guanyin to leave with him.

Guanyin wore an indifferent expression, her eyes sweeping over everyone present. Finally, her gaze rested on Zhu Bajie, revealing a murderous intent.

Then she turned and departed with Wutian Buddha, crossing the threshold and returning directly to the Demon Realm.

"Alas..." Watching Guanyin's departure, Tathagata let out a silent sigh in his heart.

It was worrisome; Wutian Buddha, though originally from the Buddhist Sect, had become a significant threat within the Buddhist community.

As Jiang Liu watched Guanyin and Wutian Buddha's retreating figures, he remained silent. His eyes fell on Tathagata, and he opened his mouth, wanting to ask the reason for Guanyin's demon possession.

He himself was not very clear about it, perhaps Tathagata might know something?

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However, seeing Jiang Liu's attempt to speak, Tathagata gave no opportunity for it, turning away instead.

The Buddhist Light receded, and he quickly vanished between heaven and earth, returning to his Thunder Monastery.

His mood was heavy indeed, as Tathagata's heart was very burdened at the moment.

Guanyin's inexplicable demon possession, her subsequent intention to kill Zhu Bajie, and then Wutian Buddha's arrival to rescue her – all were a succession of misfortunes for Tathagata.

And then there was Wutian. Despite having made substantial estimations of Wutian's ability, it was only upon engaging in battle that Tathagata realized he had still underestimated him.

"Eh, why did Tathagata leave in such a hurry!?" Observing Tathagata's rapid disappearance, Jiang Liu was somewhat baffled.

After careful consideration, could it be that Tathagata was still afraid of being asked for the scriptures by him?

It seemed to be the only explanation.

"It's over, I'm done for..."

Leaving aside Jiang Liu's thoughts for the moment, Zhu Bajie at this time had an extremely gloomy expression, muttering softly to himself.

"Bajie, what are you mumbling about?" Hearing Zhu Bajie's soft murmuring, Sun Wukong asked.

"Brother Monkey, I—I'm finished..."

Upon Sun Wukong's inquiry, Zhu Bajie replied with a mournful face, "Guanyin Bodhisattva said that she cannot reach enlightenment without killing me. Just now before she left, she gave me a look full of murderous intent. This matter is clearly far from over; she'll surely find a way to kill me in the future, won't she? Brother Monkey, save me!"

Toward the end, Zhu Bajie truly felt like crying.

Although his cultivation level was not weak, he was no match for Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The mere thought of Guanyin Bodhisattva lurking in the shadows, watching him, waiting for the opportunity to strike, filled Zhu Bajie with a sense of panic.

After all, there is no principle of a thief being cautious for a thousand days in the face of an adversary vigilant for a thousand days.

Moreover, an existence at the Taiyi True Immortal level, who was constantly on the mind of a Great Luo Golden Immortal being who could try to kill them at any moment, would leave anyone unable to rest or eat in peace, right?

"This... Bajie, there's nothing I, Old Sun, can do to help you!" Seeing Zhu Bajie so frightened he was almost crying, Sun Wukong spread his monkey paws in an expression of helplessness.

"Monkey Brother, my Monkey Brother, you must help me, old pig!"

Seeing Sun Wukong's reaction, Zhu Bajie grew even more anxious. If even Sun Wukong wouldn't help him, wasn't he doomed?

"Monkey Brother? You remember Monkey Brother now? Weren't you always calling me that cursed monkey before?" Sun Wukong pointed with one finger, digging in his nose and snickered at Zhu Bajie.

"Er, Monkey Brother, you are magnanimous and wouldn't bother with petty grievances. Who are you? The Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong! Even a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers had no way with you; you can't possibly be narrow-minded, right?"

Having no other choice and knowing Sun Wukong loved flattery, Zhu Bajie dropped all pretense and shamelessly showered him with compliments.

"Humph, even flattery won't work on me, Old Sun. I don't take that kind of bait!" With his arms crossed over his chest, Sun Wukong tilted his head at a forty-five-degree angle toward the sky, looking disdainful.

While he spoke, his monkey tail swished gently behind him.

"Upon my conscience, Monkey Brother! You know that I, Old Pig, am earnest and true! I never lie or flatter, and every word I've spoken is sincere!" With his hand on his chest, Zhu Bajie looked incredibly wronged and quickly protested.

"Well, alright, you numbskull, I, Old Sun, do know what kind of character you have. There's no need to go on about it!"

Although he knew Zhu Bajie was buttering him up, Sun Wukong nodded, looking quite pleased with himself.

"So, Monkey Brother..." With a shameless grin, Zhu Bajie looked expectantly at Sun Wukong.

"Enough, with Guanyin lying in wait, ready to leap out at any moment, how can I, Old Sun, help you be on guard every single day?" Despite Zhu Bajie's hopeful gaze, Sun Wukong still shook his head, appearing helpless.

"Well, alright then..." Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Zhu Bajie also realized the truth of the situation and hung his head in disappointment.

"You fool, you're really such a simpleton. With a situation like this, brains are more important than brawn. Shouldn't you be asking Master for help?" Observing Zhu Bajie's demeanor, Sun Wukong took the opportunity to remind him.

"Ah? Right!" Sun Wukong's words made Zhu Bajie's eyes light up.

Slapping his own pig head, Zhu Bajie cursed himself internally: I'm really as dumb as a pig!

Isn't this the time to ask Master for help?

Am I truly lost in the situation?

Or just plain dumb?

"Master! Save me!" After chastising himself for a moment, Zhu Bajie approached Jiang Liu, crying out in a loud voice, "Please save me! Guanyin has it out for me and won't rest until I'm killed! Please, Master, you must think of a way!"

"Master, you are Holmes, unrivaled in wisdom; you must have a plan, right? You were able to foresee and make Guanyin possessed by a demon; surely you can deal with her too?"

"I'm responsible for Guanyin's demon possession? Don't make things up; I didn't, it wasn't me!" Hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Jiang Liu shook his head, denying it thrice.

"Master, I, Old Pig, am utterly convinced by your wisdom; I know it's all your strategizing, even though I, Old Pig, still don't understand how you managed to pull it off!" Zhu Bajie insisted, convinced.

No matter whether Master admitted it or not, Zhu Bajie was determined about one thing—he was set to be a sycophant, er, a sycophantic pig.

If he kept on with the flattery until Master agreed to save him, that was all that mattered.

"Now, now, Bajie, you really have misunderstood, it truly isn't your teacher!" Jiang Liu shook his head again, somewhat bemused.

Had Zhu Bajie's thoughts been completely altered?

"Okay, okay, if Master doesn't wish to admit it, then you must have your plans. I, Old Pig, won't say more. But with Guanyin wanting me dead, Master, you must quickly think of a way!"

Zhu Bajie nodded, thinking he had figured out why his Master wouldn't admit it, and didn't say any more. Still, in his heart, he continued to implore Jiang Liu.

"Sigh..."

Upon hearing Zhu Bajie's plea, a sigh of helplessness escaped Jiang Liu internally.

Alright, even though Zhu Bajie had misunderstood him, even dramatically overestimated his wisdom, as he said, with Bodhisattva Guanyin hidden in the shadows ready to emerge and kill Zhu Bajie at any moment, the problem was indeed tricky.

"All right, rest assured, Master will think of a good solution!"

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu finally said to Zhu Bajie.

"Thank you, Master, thank you!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Zhu Bajie was overjoyed.

But then, Jiang Liu added another somber statement.

"Actually, if you die, your teacher could bring you back to life!"

Zhu Bajie: "..."

But I don't want to die at all!