Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1510 - 1508: Apricot Yellow Flag Acquired
Jiang Liu stood quietly at the entrance of the South Heavenly Gate waiting!
This South Heavenly Gate was sealed with a defensive array, and even Jiang Liu found it difficult to break through to enter!
So, he could only wait!
The Heavenly General guarding the gate had gone in to report! Of course, Jiang Liu was not afraid that the Jade Emperor would hide inside and not open the door!
If that were really the case, Jiang Liu would definitely notify Sun Wukong inside to come out and break the South Heavenly Gate open to let him in!
And if he had come to the Heavenly Court and the Jade Emperor refused to come out, then Jiang Liu would have even more reason to take action against the Jade Emperor!
Jiang Liu waited at the South Heavenly Gate, but that is not to be spoken of for now!
On the other side, at the entrance of the Lingxiao Hall, upon learning that Jiang Liu had already arrived at the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor's heart was more certain of his speculation!
Was all this really orchestrated in secret by Xuanzang?
So, had Xuanzang already arrived?
"Since the Merit Buddha has arrived, let him in!" ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐ป๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐.๐๐ผ๐บ
Although at this moment, hiding in the Heavenly Court was not wanting to deal with Xuanzang anymore, people had already arrived, and the Jade Emperor didn't dare shut the door against guests!
Thus, after a brief silence, the Jade Emperor spoke!
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Since the Jade Emperor had given the instruction, naturally, the Guardian General at the South Heavenly Gate dared not have any objections, nodded, and swiftly turned to leave!
After a while, Jiang Liu's figure arrived at the entrance of the Lingxiao Hall!
"Jade Emperor, long time no see..." Arriving at the entrance of the Lingxiao Hall, Jiang Liu first spoke, greeting the Jade Emperor, seemingly not harboring any ill intentions!
"Merit Buddha, still as dazzling as ever!" Hearing this, the Jade Emperor also nodded!
It seemed that the two of them appeared to have a rather harmonious relationship!
Of course, it was all just a facade; after exchanging greetings, Jiang Liu looked at the current situation, frowned slightly, and said, "Bajie, as a master, I sensed anomalies in the world; have you broken through to Quasi-Saint? But why is this place in ruins? It seems it was just fought over?"
"Master, you wouldn't know, Old Pig nearly couldn't break through to Quasi-Saint!"
Hearing Jiang Liu's inquiry, Zhu Bajie naturally understood what he should say and immediately spoke!
After saying this, Zhu Bajie paused briefly and then explained the situation to Jiang Liu!
"Jade Emperor..."
After Zhu Bajie finished speaking, Jiang Liu turned his head, his gaze fell on the Jade Emperor.
Simultaneously, Jiang Liu's brow knitted slightly, saying, "Is what Bajie said true? Your Majesty, did you already know Bajie's golden body was damaged? Moreover, was this also your doing secretly?"
"Merit Buddha misunderstands me! The damage issue is indeed my dereliction; I failed to protect properly!"
"But if it is said that I acted to damage Bajie's golden body, that's a huge misconception; as the master of the Three Realms, uh, Heaven, my tolerance isn't that petty!"
Hearing Jiang Liu inquire about Zhu Bajie's situation, the Jade Emperor immediately responded!
The Jade Emperor was willing to admit his dereliction of duty, but he absolutely refused to acknowledge acting secretly against Zhu Bajie's golden body!
"Regarding my dereliction, I just discussed with Zhu Bajie, willing to offer treasures for compensation!"
No choice! Xuanzang intentionally came to the Heavenly Court, and it happened that Zhu Bajie framed him!
If it could be resolved by taking treasures as compensation, then let it be!
"Amitabha..." Jiang Liu murmured a Buddha's name, then fell silent, seemingly contemplating the situation!
Truth be told, the sudden submission of the Jade Emperor was quite surprising to Jiang Liu!
Is it because of his current power, coupled with Bajie and Wukong, that the Jade Emperor felt astounded, self-admitting as not an opponent?
Or is it something else?
Nonetheless, for now, the reason for the Jade Emperor's submission was not the main focus!
After contemplating privately for a moment, Jiang Liu nodded and said, "Since the Jade Emperor has admitted his mistakes so frankly, naturally I am not the kind to hold on stubbornly! Just compensate with some random things as an apology!"
With the Jade Emperor admitting his wrongdoing, it seemed that the battle could no longer proceed, and naturally, if some compensation could be obtained, it would be better than nothing!
"Whewโฆ" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the Jade Emperor's heart slightly relaxed!
Luckily, his quick and decisive reaction made Xuanzang accept his proposal for compensation!
"Very well, then Iโฆ"
Nodding, the Jade Emperor spoke, apparently having already decided what to use as compensation!
"I see that the Measure Sky Ruler and Qiankun Mirror in Your Majesty's possession are good, use these two Dharma Treasures for compensation!"
However, before the Jade Emperor could say what treasures to use for compensation, Jiang Liu suddenly spoke!
"That's impossible!" Hearing this, the Jade Emperor's expression changed, shaking his head resolutely!
What a joke? Just because he admitted some dereliction, he should hand over the Qiankun Mirror and Measure Sky Ruler as compensation?
That's rather excessive, isn't it?
"Unwilling? It seems, Jade Emperor, that your so-called compensation was merely a joke!" Hearing this, Jiang Liu slightly furrowed his brows and said.
In fact, asking the Jade Emperor to produce two supreme treasures as compensation?
Jiang Liu knew this was impossible, and the reason he said it was just to start high and settle low!
"It's not that I am unwilling, but Merit Buddha, your proposal is too outrageous!" the Jade Emperor said with a serious expression.
"Well then, I find the God-Beating Whip in the Jade Emperor's hand quite appealing..." After a moment of consideration, Jiang Liu nodded somewhat helplessly, then set his mind on the God-Beating Whip!
"This, this won't do!" Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor hesitated slightly and also shook his head in response.
Even though the God-Beating Whip's quality isn't comparable to the Measure Sky Ruler and the Qiankun Mirror, it is of great significance to me as the ruler of Heaven. How can it be given away so easily?
"This won't do either? Is there nothing that will do?"
Furrowing his brows tightly, Jiang Liu raised his hand, and the Godslaying Spear appeared in his hand!
"Merit Buddha, apart from the God-Beating Whip, Measure Sky Ruler, and Qiankun Mirror, what else catches your eye?"
"Speak openly! If there is something else, I won't decline!"
Seeing Jiang Liu bringing out the Godslaying Spear, clearly dissatisfied and ready to take action, the Jade Emperor hurriedly spoke to Jiang Liu.
Thinking carefully about the treasures in his hands, besides the Qiankun Mirror, Measure Sky Ruler, and God-Beating Whip, it seems there's nothing else that is indispensable?
"Hmph! The most valuable treasures in Your Majesty's possession should be these few, right?"
Jiang Liu coldly snorted, expressing dissatisfaction.
"My error isn't that significant, is it?" Similarly, listening to Jiang Liu's words, the Jade Emperor argued reasonably.
"Alright then, this is the last time!" After remaining silent for a long time, Jiang Liu appeared quite helpless, sighed silently, and said.
"Alright! What else do you have your eyes on, Merit Buddha?" Nodding, the Jade Emperor asked decisively.
At the same time, he secretly pondered over the treasures he held, guessing what Jiang Liu might choose!
"On that day, Jiang Ziya died by your hand, Your Majesty! He was, after all, a member of Ming Sect, and the Apricot Yellow Flag he had should be regarded as Jiang Ziya's relic. I ask Your Majesty to return it!"
In the end, Jiang Liu made a complete concession, staring at the Jade Emperor and said.
"This..." Hearing this, the Jade Emperor showed a hesitant expression.
The Apricot Yellow Flag? It's one of the Innate Five-Directional Flags and is also a highly valuable treasure, reputed to have a defense ability that none but a Saintly Power can break!
"Did the Jade Emperor not mean what he just said?" Seeing the Jade Emperor's hesitant expression, Jiang Liu's hand holding the Godslaying Spear shook!
With Jiang Liu's action, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie beside him also matched his posture cooperatively!
Each raised their Jingu Bang and Nine-Toothed Rake slightly, gazing at the Jade Emperor with a hostile expression!
Alright, being stared down by three Quasi-Saints in such a rude manner, even the Jade Emperor felt intimidated for a moment!
More importantly, the Five-Directional Flag was indeed obtained after killing Jiang Ziya, and if it could be used to get through this calamity, it might be worth it?
With this thought, the Jade Emperor nodded and said, "In that case, let it be as Merit Buddha says!"
As the words fell, the Jade Emperor raised his hand, and immediately, the Apricot Yellow Flag appeared in his hand!
Without further ado, Jiang Liu reached out and took hold of the Apricot Yellow Flag!
With the Apricot Yellow Flag in hand, Jiang Liu felt secretly delighted!
It seems, with this, he has collected eight pieces of the Thirty-Six Grade Chaos Green Lotus treasures!
Now, he only lacks the final two!
Which are the Levitating Flame Light Flag in the hands of the Supreme Elder Lord, and the Plain Colored Cloud Boundary Flag in the hands of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!
As for the Plain Colored Cloud Boundary Flag in Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's hands, there's no need to worry, as, for now at least, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and I are on the same side!
The Ninth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus was a gift from him, so there's no reason he would intentionally obstruct me, is there?
"Currently, the most crucial issue is the Levitating Flame Light Flag in the hands of the Supreme Elder Lord!"
After pondering for a while, Jiang Liu silently contemplated how he might acquire the Levitating Flame Light Flag!
A complete-quality Chaos Treasure, this is a treasure even Saints would covet!
If I truly succeed, it would be the only Chaos Treasure in existence today, wouldn't it?
Jiang Liu naturally feels hot with anticipation!
"Merit Buddha, is there anything else?"
The thoughts in Jiang Liu's heart were, of course, unknown to the Jade Emperor; at this moment, seeing Jiang Liu putting away the Apricot Yellow Flag, he felt a bit of a sting and immediately asked Jiang Liu.
Evidently, this was a signal to bid him farewell!
"Amitabha, in that case, we, as master and disciples, won't impose on Your Majesty any longer! Until we meet again!" Hearing this, Jiang Liu momentarily held back his thoughts and bid farewell to the Jade Emperor!
Though the plan failed this time, unable to eliminate the Jade Emperor successfully,
being able to get hold of the Apricot Yellow Flag is still a rather favorable outcome!
After saying his goodbyes, Jiang Liu turned and left with Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie!
