Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 490 : The Self-Strategy of Jiuying

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The Nine-Headed Serpent was always very wary of those from the Buddhist Sect. As an Ancient Fierce Beast, it was very clear about the true nature of the Buddhist Sect, having encountered their hypocrisy since the times when the sect was known as the Western Religion.

Therefore, when Jiang Liu mentioned he had questions to ask it, the Nine-Headed Serpent felt a sense of caution, secretly wary of whatever special schemes might be hidden behind his so-called questions.

However, to hear that Jiang Liu's question was actually about its relationship with the Nine-Headed Hydra?

The Nine-Headed Serpent was momentarily stunned.

"Where did your thoughts wander off to? The only thing he and I have in common is simply having nine heads; there's no blood relation between us!" It understood the implication behind Jiang Liu's question and, upon hearing it, replied with a tone laced with agitation and frustration.

"Oh, so there's no blood relation!" Jiang Liu nodded in understanding upon hearing the Nine-Headed Serpent's explanation.

"What do you mean by 'oh'? It sounds like you're implying something. Do you think I would lie to you!?" The way Jiang Liu elongated the word made it seem pointed, which was unbearable for the Nine-Headed Serpent to hear.

"That was not my intention at all!" Jiang Liu waved his hand, looking somewhat puzzledly at the Nine-Headed Serpent. How could it have gleaned such a completely different meaning from his normal behavior?

"I don't believe you! You people from the Buddhist Sect always speak with forked tongues! When you say there isn't something, that means there definitely is!" The Nine-Headed Serpent didn't buy Jiang Liu's denial and replied earnestly.

"Alright, you're right, I did have an ulterior motive. Does that satisfy you?" The corner of Jiang Liu's eye twitched as he promptly admitted it.

"Just as I thought, I knew I wasn't wrong. So you admit it, huh?" The response made the Nine-Headed Serpent believe again.

"So, is this guy self-sabotaging? No matter what I say, he thinks I'm mocking him?" Jiang Liu mumbled to himself as he watched the Nine-Headed Serpent's reaction.

He hadn't expected the Ancient Fierce Beast, the Nine-Headed Serpent, to be like this.

Having nothing further to discuss, Jiang Liu turned his attention back to the fight between the Nine-Headed Hydra and Aolie.

It was apparent that within this volcano, Aolie's strength was amplified and he had gained the upper hand.

The health bar situation also indicated that Aolie was prevailing.

Above Aolie's head, the health bar was still about two-thirds full, while the Nine-Headed Hydra's was only half-filled.

"The battle seems to have lost all suspense!" Jiang Liu commented as he watched Aolie spit Dragon Flame, pressuring the Nine-Headed Hydra to the point where it couldn't even lift its head.

With Jiang Liu's words, the Nine-Headed Serpent no longer felt like self-sabotaging.

Eight of its heads continued to observe Jiang Liu, but the final head turned to watch the battle between the Nine-Headed Hydra and their opponents.

"This is bad!" The Nine-Headed Serpent felt anxious upon seeing the Nine-Headed Hydra being overwhelmed.

Yet, the presence of Jiang Liu beside it exerted significant pressure. Since everyone had agreed not to interfere, the Nine-Headed Serpent hesitated to get involved, despite its eagerness.

The battle raged on, with Jiang Liu and the Ancient Fierce Beast, the Nine-Headed Serpent, simply spectating as Little White Dragon and the Nine-Headed Hydra revealed their true forms in a fierce clash that seemed to shake heaven and earth.

The whole volcano trembled violently with their fighting, looking like it could collapse at any moment.

"What now? The Nine-Headed Hydra is about to die, do you plan to help it?" As the situation on the battlefield became clear, Jiang Liu turned to the Nine-Headed Serpent and asked.

"Oh? You would let me help?" One of its heads stared at Jiang Liu as the Nine-Headed Serpent asked in surprise.

"Of course not! If you were to step in, then I would have to as well!" Since the other party already regarded him as an authority, Jiang Liu felt the need to play the part, calmly addressing the Nine-Headed Serpent.

"Just as I thought, there are no good people amongst you Buddhist baldies. You want to trick me into acting so you'll have an excuse to step in, right? I won't be fooled by you!" The Nine-Headed Serpent angrily replied to Jiang Liu, convinced it had seen through his true intentions.

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Green Wave Pool, Wansheng Dragon Palace.

Princess Wansheng cradled a little girl in her arms, her face radiant with maternal love, and a smile on her lips.

Even though the origins of the child were not entirely clear, Princess Wansheng knew that the child was her own flesh and blood, her own daughter.

More than a month had passed since the childbirth, and Princess Wansheng's body had mostly recovered.

Maybe it was because of her child, but even if she did nothing but watch her sleep, Princess Wansheng never felt bored.

If the child woke up and she could make her laugh by playing with her, it would be the best feeling in the world.

"Oh, Benboba…" As she gazed upon her peacefully sleeping daughter, enjoying the feeling of bliss, Princess Wansheng suddenly noticed a fish-headed Demon Marshal passing by and called out to him.

"Your Highness, what are your orders?" Hearing Princess Wansheng call out, Benboba approached.

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"Where's the Prince Consort? I seem to have not seen him for quite some days, what has he been up to lately?" asked Princess Wansheng to Benboba.

Ever since the child had been born, the Nine-Headed Serpent couldn't stand the baby crying for milk at night, so he had taken to sleeping in a separate room.

Princess Wansheng respected his choice, but having not seen him for some time, she couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"This..." However, upon hearing Princess Wansheng's inquiry, hesitation and difficulty shadowed Benboba's face.

"What is it? Is there something the Prince Consort is busy with that you can't tell me about?" Seeing Benboba hesitating, Princess Wansheng's brows furrowed slightly, and her heart skipped a beat.

Ever since the baby was born, they had been sleeping in separate rooms, never sharing a bed. He couldn't possibly have gotten involved with another female demon, could he?

"Well, actually, Princess, I'm not very clear about what the Prince Consort has been busy with lately, but some days ago, he mentioned that he had found an Ancient Fierce Beast, the Jiuying, and had asked it to help him deal with someone!" Benboba replied, seeing the pressing look from Princess Wansheng.

"The Jiuying!?" The color drained slightly from Princess Wansheng's face when she heard Benboba's words.

She was of course familiar with the fearsome reputation of the Ancient Fierce Beast Jiuying. Could it be that her husband was acquainted with Jiuying?

What's more, asking for assistance from the likes of Jiuying? Who was he planning to deal with?

"This is terrible!"

The thought of the Nine-Headed Serpent seeking help from an Ancient Fierce Beast like Jiuying to deal with someone made Princess Wansheng's complexion change drastically, and she swiftly rose to her feet.

If there was anyone he would want to deal with recently, someone powerful, it would naturally be Tang Monk and his companions.

"Could it be? He finally couldn't hold back and made a move against Tang Monk and his group!?" With this thought, Princess Wansheng's sense of urgency intensified.

She thrust the child she was holding into the arms of Lady Dragon next to her, instructing her to take good care of it, then rushed straight towards the Nine-Headed Serpent's study.

Princess Wansheng knew that if she wanted to find any trace of the Nine-Headed Serpent, she might only find some clues in his study.

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The battle in the volcano raged on, having lasted for half a day already. Jiang Liu and Jiuying were merely spectators, showing no intention of intervening.

After fighting for half a day, both the Nine-Headed Serpent and the Little White Dragon, Aolie, had sustained increasingly severe injuries. It seemed their battle was gradually drawing to a close.

The body of the Little White Dragon was marked with numerous wounds, some from blade cuts, while others were scorch marks from lightning strikes that had shattered many of his dragon scales, leaving him bloodied.

Previously pristine white, his dragon form now appeared almost red due to the crimson patterns and blood, looking more like a red dragon than a White Dragon.

In Jiang Liu's eyes, he could see the health bar above the Little White Dragon's head had dwindled to less than half, his spirit flagging, and the Dragon Fire he breathed out had lost its previous ferocity.

On the other hand, the Nine-Headed Serpent, now revealed in its true form, appeared even more pitiful.

Of its nine heads, three now hung limp, motionless.

These three heads were blackened as if charred, clearly burned by Aolie's Dragon Fire during their recent fight.

If the Little White Dragon, Aolie's, injuries were severe, the Nine-Headed Serpent was in an even more lamentable state.

Aside from the three heads that had been scorched by Dragon Fire, the Nine-Headed Serpent's entire body bore blackened scars, looking utterly exhausted.

In Jiang Liu's eyes, he could see the Nine-Headed Serpent's health bar was down to its last sliver, possibly emptying any moment.

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Although the Little White Dragon had let go of his past grievances, he harbored no fondness for the Nine-Headed Serpent.

Now that he had deliberately plotted against him, seeking his life, the Little White Dragon showed no mercy.

The fight was nearing its end. The Little White Dragon steeled his resolve, suddenly summoning up his energy, opened his maw wide, and spat out the fiercely hot Dragon Ball.

The Dragon Ball, a supreme treasure of the Dragon Clan and the essence of their life force, was seldom displayed casually.

But when it came to the Dragon Clan's strongest attack, naturally, it was the Dragon Ball.

Having brought forth the Dragon Ball, it was clear the Little White Dragon was intent on a killing blow.

Surveying the Little White Dragon wielding the Dragon Ball, the already spent Nine-Headed Serpent was shaken, understanding that a deadly move was underway.

The remaining six heads all opened their mouths, unleashing various divine spells, spewing forth to meet the oncoming Dragon Ball.

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