Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1498 - 1496: The Four Lotus Flowers Assembled

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After leaving the Ming Sect headquarters, Jiang Liu continued to evade the Venerable Master Mingxin. In just a few days, the Seven-Arrow Nail Book would fully take effect!

But just at this moment, suddenly, a notification sound chimed!

Hearing this sound, Jiang Liu opened his friends list and took a look, raising his eyebrows slightly!

Could it be that Ksitigarbha's avatar was flashing?

Feeling a subtle sense of surprise inside, Jiang Liu opened the chat window between himself and Ksitigarbha to take a look!

It turned out that Ksitigarbha was asking him to visit the Ksitigarbha Cave!

"Is there something important?" Looking at Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu was inwardly surprised!

However, since Ksitigarbha said so, there must be something significant, right?

Jiang Liu moved swiftly, directly entering the Underworld, arriving at the entrance of the Ksitigarbha Cave!

"Merit Buddha, please come in, do come in..."

Seeing Jiang Liu looking over, the Novice Monk at the cave entrance was indeed afraid Jiang Liu wouldn't say a word and would storm in directly, so he smiled and quickly invited him in!

"Thank you!" Slightly nodding, Jiang Liu then stepped into the Ksitigarbha Cave!

Naturally, he also saw Ksitigarbha sitting on the meditation cushion!

"Xuanzang, you've arrived!" Watching Jiang Liu come in, Ksitigarbha stood up and said to Jiang Liu!

"Bodhisattva? Why did you suddenly ask me to come over, what is it for?" Without any idle chatter, Jiang Liu directly asked!

"I have two pieces of news to inform you in person!"

Ksitigarbha said, also not bothering with excessive words, "First, about the recent heavenly punishment, a Saint has fallen, you are aware of this, right?"

"I know, it's not surprising, it should be Sage Zhunti who has fallen, right?" Hearing this, Jiang Liu nodded and said!

"Correct, it is indeed Sage Zhunti who has fallen! At the same time, Hongjun Ancestor personally gave a verdict on Zhunti! Do you know what the verdict was?"

"Bodhisattva, just tell me directly, no need to keep me in suspense!"

Hearing Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu somewhat impatiently asked!

"Under the heavenly punishment, even the Hongmeng Purple Qi within Zhunti was stripped!"

"Hongjun Ancestor personally gave the verdict, saying that Zhunti should be demoted from his Saint position for one hundred thousand years, as a punishment for the heavenly retribution!" Ksitigarbha responded!

"Not dead, just demoted from the Saint position? A hundred thousand years, huh?" Hearing Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu's brow furrowed into a thoughtful expression!

Speaking of which, this punishment from the heavenly retribution is indeed severe!

But, one hundred thousand years...

To these beings who have existed since Pangu opened the sky, a mere one hundred thousand years seems not too long, right?

"Additionally..."

Seeing the thoughtful expression on Jiang Liu's brow, Ksitigarbha continued, "Also, Hongjun Ancestor stated! Saints are immortal and unperishable, yet since Zhunti has been demoted, he will naturally experience the cycle of life and death!"

"Oh?" These words made Jiang Liu raise an eyebrow, a serious expression appearing on his face!

In other words, a demoted Zhunti can now be killed by others?

"Wait a minute..."

Although what Ksitigarbha said was startling to Jiang Liu, the amount of information within these words was indeed shocking!

But, at this moment, Jiang Liu's mind was stirred once again!

Hongjun Ancestor personally gave the verdict? Personally mentioned that Zhunti, after demotion, would cycle through life and death?

When did Hongjun Ancestor say this? To whom?

Why does Ksitigarbha know it so clearly?

Jiang Liu opened his mouth, wanting to ask a question!

But just as Jiang Liu was about to speak, Ksitigarbha spoke first, saying, "Regarding the second piece of news, it is about the King of Women's Kingdom!"

Upon hearing news about the King of Women's Kingdom, Jiang Liu's attention was immediately drawn: "Her? What happened to her?"

"You used the Seven-Arrow Nail Book against the Venerable Master Mingxin, didn't you? Recently, he's been frantically searching for you across the three realms and six paths!"

Ksitigarbha answered!

"Bodhisattva, what exactly is going on? Please get to the point!"

Seeing Ksitigarbha speaking again without reaching the main point, Jiang Liu somewhat helplessly commented!

"Alright, alright! The key point is that the Venerable Master Mingxin, unable to find you, went to the Women's Kingdom and brought the King to Mingtai Temple!"

Nodding his head, Ksitigarbha directly replied!

"He, he actually..." Hearing Ksitigarbha's words, Jiang Liu's face changed!

He sprang to his feet! Venerable Master Mingxin's actions were indeed to force him out!

And if he did not come out, surely the Venerable Master Mingxin would have taken the King of Women's Kingdom to die with him!

Although knowing that Venerable Master Mingxin's actions were to besiege Wei and rescue Zhao, Jiang Liu could only turn and head towards Mingtai Temple!

"Wait, Xuanzang..." Seeing Jiang Liu turning around, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva knew his purpose, and called out.

"Bodhisattva, since you've told me this news, are you planning to stop me?" Jiang Liu paused, turned his head, and asked Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"Of course not!"

Hearing this, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva shook his head and said, "It's just that if you go, all your previous efforts will be in vain."

"The King of the Women's Kingdom is about to die, saving her is the most important thing!" Jiang Liu replied decisively.

Comparatively, when faced with a choice between saving and killing, Jiang Liu naturally chose to save.

"Actually, you have another way!"

Understanding Jiang Liu's urgency, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva spoke after a moment of silence, "There's another way."

"My Bodhisattva! What's your plan? Just tell me already! This is not the time for delays!"

Turning his head, Jiang Liu, feeling both amused and exasperated, said to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"Simple, a trade! Use your Seven-Arrow Nail Book to exchange for my Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus!" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva suggested.

As he spoke, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva raised his hand, and the Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus appeared in his hand!

"You, you mean..."

Jiang Liu's gaze was naturally drawn to the Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva took out!

The Chaos Green Lotus has thirty-six grades, divided into four lotuses!

I already have three in my possession, and this Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus is the last one!

"Bodhisattva, you mean by trading like this, I can go to Mingtai Temple to save people, and you can use the Seven-Arrow Nail Book to continue cursing Venerable Master Mingxin?"

Jiang Liu understood Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's intentions and spoke.

"Exactly! No matter how powerful Venerable Master Mingxin's innate divine ability to manipulate people's hearts is, he can't completely change another's mind!"

"There's no way he will kill the King of the Women's Kingdom, and you can just stand by!" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded in agreement.

These words, Jiang Liu naturally understood!

Just like my Taiji Yin-Yang Pot, when used for hot pot, its heartfelt special effect is similar to Venerable Master Mingxin's innate divine ability!

It can harmonize the atmosphere at the dining table!

But no matter how heartfelt, if Jinzha and the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li dine together...

It's impossible that if you intend to kill Jinzha, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li would just stand by, right?

Hence, the method proposed by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is indeed feasible.

"Just..."

But reaching this point, a look of hesitation appeared on Jiang Liu's face, "But although the Seven-Arrow Nail Book is a treasure, its value can't compare to the Bodhisattva's Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus, right?"

"Of course not! That's why we need to put on a good show!" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded, looking at Jiang Liu.

"A show? Understood..." Hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's words, Jiang Liu seemed enlightened, nodding.

...

"Strange!"

Inside Ksitigarbha Cave, no one knows what Jiang Liu and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva were talking about!

At this moment, at the cave entrance, the Novice Monk often looked towards it, inwardly puzzled!

Did Bodhisattva and Merit Buddha tear their skin with each other often?

Why did the Bodhisattva instruct me to greet Merit Buddha in advance?

Could it be? Has the Bodhisattva reconciled with Merit Buddha without my knowledge?

After pondering for a moment, the Novice Monk shook his head. Impossible!

Recently, Bodhisattva stayed in the cave without taking a single step outside, making it impossible for any interaction with Merit Buddha!

How could their relationship be reconciled?

Rumble!

Seemingly to confirm the Novice Monk's words, a loud boom suddenly erupted from the Ksitigarbha Cave!

Subsequently, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's figure was unexpectedly sent flying out!

"Xuanzang, don't go too far! How can the value of the Seven-Arrow Nail Book compare to my Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus!?"

It was obvious he was thrown out, as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva shouted loudly!

But after being sent flying, Jiang Liu followed suit!

Holding the Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus, he said, "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, don't be so mean! I already have three out of the four great lotuses, which means they are destined for me!"

"Alright, I didn't rob the Bodhisattva's treasure; isn't this a trade? Let's leave it at that! I'm leaving!"

As he finished speaking, with an attitude of strong-arming, Jiang Liu's figure moved, leaving the Netherworld directly!

"Wait, Xuanzang, don't go..." Ksitigarbha wanted to stop him!

But Jiang Liu is at the Quasi-Saint cultivation level, how could he stop him?

He could only watch Jiang Liu leave with his eyes wide open!