Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 784 - Starting Now, Counterattacking the Buddhist Sect

784: Chapter 784: Starting Now, Counterattacking the Buddhist Sect

784 -784: Starting Now, Counterattacking the Buddhist Sect

Huh!?

This was the first time Sun Wukong had ever failed to use the Soul-Subduing Art, and he was momentarily stunned.

Then, he stamped his foot and muttered loudly, “Where is the Mountain God!?”

However, it wasn’t just the Local Deity that couldn’t be summoned; there was absolutely no response to Sun Wukong’s calls for the Mountain God, either.

“Master, it seems that the three Great Demons of the Lion Camel Kingdom are truly ferocious, to the point where even the Mountain God and the Local Deity have fled!” After shouting a few times with no response, Sun Wukong understood what was going on and spoke to Jiang Liu.

“Even the Mountain God and Local Deity are absent?

Then let’s investigate the situation ourselves…” Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Jiang Liu felt a slight stir in his heart and nodded in agreement.

“Master, these three demons, do you know something about them?

What are their backgrounds?” Zhu Bajie curiously asked Jiang Liu at this point.

Zhu Bajie’s question echoed the curiosity in everyone’s hearts.

The three demons of the Lion Camel Kingdom were considered the most ruthless they had come across on their Journey to the West.

The master actually knew about them?

So, who exactly were these three demons?

“These three demons, the eldest is the Green Lion King, and the second is the White Elephant King, each of them being the mounts of Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattvas…” Jiang Liu did not intend to conceal anything and, after a moment’s contemplation, he began to explain in response to Zhu Bajie’s inquiry.

“Indeed, they are not ordinary followers!” Upon hearing the identities of the Green Lion King and the White Elephant King, Zhu Bajie’s face showed a surprised expression.

“They’re only Bodhisattvas, after all.

Although their status is noble, surely we’re not incapable of dealing with them?”

Having been part of the Scripture Seeking team for so long, the Little White Dragon Aolie’s cultivation level was on the verge of breaking through to that of a Taiyi True Immortal.

Hearing the conversation, he interjected.

The reputations of Manjushri and Samantabhadra were indeed significant, which Little White Dragon was aware of.

But, no matter how great their reputation, they were just holding the positions of Bodhisattvas, right?

“No, Xiaobai, you don’t understand…”

Hearing Little White Dragon’s words, Zhu Bajie shook his head and said, “Although Manjushri and Samantabhadra are indeed only Bodhisattvas, their cultivation levels are such that they could easily be Buddha if they wished, and among Buddhas, they should be among the best!”

Others might not know, but Zhu Bajie was quite aware of the origins of Manjushri and Samantabhadra.

One was Manjushri of Wide Law Heavenly Venerable, and the other was Samantabhadra True Man.

Both were once true disciples under Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable.

During the Era of Deification, they had already achieved the cultivation level of Daluo Golden Immortals, truly disciples of a Saint!

“Indeed, the cultivation levels of Manjushri and Samantabhadra among the Daluo Golden Immortals are also among the elite, so their mounts are very powerful!” Jiang Liu nodded, confirming this fact.

The mission this time was not just about dealing with the three demons, but mainly about confronting Manjushri and Samantabhadra, which Jiang Liu was very clear about.

In addition to slaying the three demons, what did the mission requirements say?

To seek justice for the people of the Lion Camel Kingdom.

Can it be said that justice has been served for those people if Manjushri and Samantabhadra are not made to pay a significant price?

Jiang Liu also believed that simply slaying the three demons would not be enough to earn him a reward of 30 billion Experience Points.

“Right, Master, you’ve only mentioned the Green Lion Demon and the White Elephant Demon.

What about the Roc Demon?

Where does he come from?” Sun Wukong, who had clearly also heard the old man’s words, couldn’t help but interject with a question.

“This Roc Demon is even more extraordinary!”

Hearing Sun Wukong’s question, Jiang Liu pondered for a moment before saying, “Though the Roc Demon is known as one of the three great kings, in reality, his strength is the greatest!

In terms of cultivation level, even the Buddhas of the Western Heaven are not necessarily his match!”

“Oh?

That means this Roc Demon is really powerful!

I, Old Sun, am even more eager to have a go!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, although Sun Wukong felt somewhat solemn, he soon expressed an even more high-spirited eagerness.

“Master…”

Zhu Bajie also spoke up at this time, saying, “As you’ve said, the three demons of the Lion Camel Kingdom are indeed very strong, but I believe that if we disciples join forces, we should still have a fighting chance, right?”

“So, I, Old Pig, think that we needn’t pay so much attention to all this.

We just need to find the three demons, and then we can join forces to eliminate them!”

“Master, Brother Bajie is right!” Confident in the strength of their own team, Sha Wujing also spoke up in agreement after Zhu Bajie’s words.

“Hmm, that idiot does have a point!” Even Sun Wukong, upon hearing this, nodded slightly in agreement.

“Your words do make sense.

Although the three Great Demons are powerful, indeed, if we were to fight, it’s not certain that we would lose.

However, my purpose is not just to deal with the three demons alone…” Listening to Zhu Bajie’s words, Jiang Liu clearly understood his meaning and responded.

However, upon saying this, Jiang Liu shook his head, saying, “My purpose also involves their master behind the scenes!”

“Master!?”

Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Zhu Bajie’s face flashed with shock, and he said, “Master, do you mean, you still intend to move against Manjushri and Samantabhadra?”

Zhu Bajie’s eyes widened, looking at Jiang Liu in disbelief, obviously frightened by the implications of what he had expressed.

“If these three Great Demons cause chaos and harm the common people, aren’t Manjushri and Samantabhadra responsible as well?

How can this matter be so easily glossed over?”

Jiang Liu nodded heavily, a serious expression on his face as he spoke.

At this point, he paused briefly before continuing, “Moreover, Bajie, don’t forget what our true purpose is in our Journey to the West for Scriptures!”

“Now, we’ve already traveled half the journey to the West, and it can be said that we have entered the second half.

We no longer need to keep placating those Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

If possible, we should attempt to execute those Buddhas and Bodhisattvas!”

“Hiss…”

Jiang Liu’s words made Zhu Bajie and the others sharply inhale a breath of cold air.

Halfway through the Journey to the West, and the Master is suggesting they can start trying to kill the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas!?

What audacity and recklessness!

“Master is right!” Although the words spoken by Jiang Liu were shocking, beyond this shock, Sun Wukong suddenly nodded vigorously, agreeing with Jiang Liu’s sentiments.

“Master, our Cultivation Level has improved a lot, and indeed, it is time to take action!

Our goal is to overturn the Heavenly Deities and Buddhas; naturally, we cannot just pay lip service!”

Sun Wukong, by comparison, was more daring and fearless.

As his words came out, they left Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing speechless.

But within their hearts seemed to blaze a fierce flame.

Indeed, the disciples were on their way to the Western Heaven to upset the Heavens, yet they had carefully hidden this purpose all this time, daring not to reveal a shred of it.

Fearing that if the Buddhist Sect learned of it, the consequences would be unpredictable.

But now?

As everyone’s Cultivation Level had substantially risen, perhaps it was indeed time to start trying?

If they always just chanted slogans without action, wouldn’t that be a joke?

“Good!

Master, Old Pig understands what you mean.

Tell us, what do you need your disciples to do next?

We will all listen to you,” Zhu Bajie said earnestly, his face serious as he addressed Jiang Liu.

“Indeed, Master, just tell us your thoughts directly!” Though Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie always enjoyed bantering, in this moment, Sun Wukong was the first to nod his head in agreement.

Naturally, Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon Aolie also nodded their heads, declaring their stance, their eyes focused on Jiang Liu.

“Hmm, you few, very good!”

Seeing how much trust Sun Wukong and the others had in him, Jiang Liu felt very pleased.

He nodded emphatically and said.

At that, Jiang Liu began to share his general ideas with Sun Wukong and the others.

“As Bajie said, eradicating the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge isn’t too difficult a task.

However, to use this issue to deal with Manjushri and Samantabhadra, that won’t be so easy!” Jiang Liu began by agreeing with Zhu Bajie’s earlier statement.

“To confront Manjushri and Samantabhadra, as disciples of the Buddhist Sect, we naturally need a justified cause.”

“So, my plan is not to rush into action but to gather evidence of the three demons’ misdeeds first.

Collect enough evidence to challenge both Bodhisattvas with a just cause,” Jiang Liu said.

“But no matter what evidence we gather, isn’t it true that for the sake of some unrelated commoners, we are going to put the two Bodhisattvas in a difficult position.

Aren’t we essentially tearing open a rift with the Bodhisattvas?”

Although Jiang Liu’s words were sensible, Zhu Bajie still seemed worried after thinking it over.

“As long as we stand on the side of righteousness, what does tearing open a rift matter!?” Jiang Liu responded with a strong and decisive tone, addressing Zhu Bajie’s concerns.

“Exactly, heh heh heh, Master’s words are very much to Old Sun’s liking!” The domineering speech, the fearless demeanor—it excited Sun Wukong, who nodded in agreement.

“Master’s words are indeed powerful!” Sha Wujing chimed in, nodding, feeling surges of emotion.

They had traveled this far on their Journey to the West, having completed half of the journey, and everyone’s Cultivation Level had also significantly increased.

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“Master, are we preparing to counterattack the Buddhist Sect?” After a long silence, Sha Wujing formally spoke up, asking Jiang Liu.

Facing the earnest gazes of three disciples, Jiang Liu fell into a moment of contemplation.

Now, were they officially beginning to counterattack the Buddhist Sect?

“Yes!”