Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 499: Putting on a Show as Guanyin

The value of the Soul-Returning Spell and whether it is truly powerful can only be determined after we have tried it on deceased immortals and Buddhas, or those whose souls have scattered.

Nevertheless, as a means of resurrecting the dead, the value of this Soul-Returning Spell is undoubtedly immeasurable.

However, this spell was unable to revive the Little White Dragon Aolie, which greatly disappointed Jiang Liu.

"Alas, if the Soul-Returning Spell is useless, can it be that our only hope lies with Bodhisattva Guanyin and the others?" Jiang Liu sighed in his heart upon realizing that the spell had no effect on reviving the Little White Dragon.

Although the Journey to the West is of great importance to the Buddhist Sect, Ksitigarbha asked for something as enormous as the Ninth Grade Merit Golden Lotus directly. Would the Tathagata truly be willing to part with it?

Jiang Liu had no assurance in his heart. What if the Tathagata was reluctant? Would the Journey to the West be temporarily shelved?

If the Journey to the West were indeed put on hold, what would become of Gaoyang and himself?

Would the Tathagata and the others kill him, arrange for him to continue the cycle of reincarnation, and wait for the right moment to seek the scriptures again?

If that were the case, then he would truly be in danger!

Buddhist Light shone gloriously, and the chant of Zen was faint but clear.

Just as Jiang Liu was silently pondering the repercussions should the Journey to the West come to a halt, suddenly, Bodhisattva Guanyin, seated upon the Lotus Platform, gently descended from the mid-air into the midst of Thistle Ridge.

"I pay my respects to the Bodhisattva!"

Though he harbored the purpose of overthrowing the heavenly deities and Buddhas, for the time being, he maintained appearances, including Sun Wukong and the others, and they all bowed in greeting to Bodhisattva Guanyin.

Of course, Zhu Bajie kept his head down and seemed reluctant to look at Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"Amitabha..." Bodhisattva Guanyin had a serene expression, sitting on her Lotus Platform, descending without even glancing at Zhu Bajie or Sha Wujing, her gaze fixed only on Jiang Liu.

"May I inquire why the Bodhisattva has come, what are your instructions?" Jiang Liu looked at Bodhisattva Guanyin, went straight to the point without beating around the bush, and asked.

"Xuanzang, this is the body of the Little White Dragon!" Bodhisattva Guanyin did not beat around the bush either; she directly raised her hand and took out the body of the Little White Dragon from before, placing it before Jiang Liu.

Then, with a flick of her willow branch, a spectral lost soul appeared—it was indeed the form of the Little White Dragon Aolie, who directly entered the body.

"Bodhisattva? Have you already retrieved the soul of Little White?" Seeing Bodhisattva Guanyin's actions, Jiang Liu couldn't help but feel elated and asked.

Although he had seen it with his own eyes, Jiang Liu still sought confirmation directly from Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"Yes, his soul has been retrieved," Bodhisattva Guanyin replied, a flicker of pain crossing her face at Jiang Liu's question, but she said no more.

She had personally accompanied Jiang Liu to the Underworld before and had seen firsthand how Ksitigarbha had made his excessive demands.

Therefore, now that she had retrieved the soul of the Little White Dragon, there was no need to stress the price that had been paid.

"Well then, I won't say much more. Have a good reunion!" Glancing at Jiang Liu's expression, Bodhisattva Guanyin showed no desire to stay any longer, simply waving her hand as she spoke.

"Bodhisattva, wait a moment..." However, as Bodhisattva Guanyin turned to leave, Jiang Liu called out to stop her.

"Xuanzang, do you have something else to discuss?" Bodhisattva Guanyin turned her head upon hearing Jiang Liu's call and asked.

"Bodhisattva, remember that both the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng are in your hands, right?" Jiang Liu looked directly at Bodhisattva Guanyin and asked.

"Indeed, these two evil creatures have committed grave sins. I intend to take them back to Mount Luojia, hoping that the true essence of Mount Luojia's Buddhist Law can wash away their sins and lead them to turn over a new leaf!" Bodhisattva Guanyin nodded in affirmation.

"This matter arose because of them. Could the Bodhisattva release them? I, your disciple, have some questions I would like to ask them seriously," Jiang Liu said calmly to Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"This..." Hearing Jiang Liu's request, Bodhisattva Guanyin looked somewhat hesitant.

Why would he want to speak with the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng for no apparent reason?

"Monkey, if Guanyin releases the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng, you strike immediately, aiming to kill, the kind that completely shatters their souls!" On the surface, Jiang Liu spoke calmly with Bodhisattva Guanyin, but beneath the surface, he expanded his social system and quietly instructed Sun Wukong.

It seemed that Guanyin intended to take the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng under her command, which could complicate things in the future. In Jiang Liu's view, killing them now was the best option.

"Alright, I, Old Sun, also wish to avenge Little White properly!" Hearing the secret instruction from his master, Sun Wukong quickly replied.

"Bajie, it's up to you now. When Bodhisattva Guanyin releases the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng, find a way to distract her!" Not only had Jiang Liu given instructions to Sun Wukong, but he also commanded Zhu Bajie.

After all, Bodhisattva Guanyin was a deity of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level. Even if Sun Wukong wanted to strike suddenly, it would indeed be very difficult to kill the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng from her grasp.

Given that, it's natural to think of ways to distract Bodhisattva Guanyin's attention.

Among the disciples present here, who could be more suitable for distracting Bodhisattva Guanyin's attention than Zhu Bajie?

"Master! Why are you assigning this task to me? It's very difficult for me!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Zhu Bajie panicked and refused.

"Bajie, think about it. If Bodhisattva Guanyin controls Princess Wansheng and the Nine-Headed Serpent, wouldn't she have Xiaobai's Achilles' heel? What will we do if she uses this to deal with Xiaobai when we reach the Great Thunder Monastery of the Western Heaven?"

"But, don't make me do it, how about letting Junior Brother Sha do it? He has scolded the Bodhisattva before, and she might still hold a grudge..."

"How about this? If you do it well, I'll teach you a new skill for flirting with women! How about that!?"

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"Master, don't worry, leave it to I, Old Pig!" Zhu Bajie immediately agreed, shouting in the manner of a hero braving the cold wind and harsh waters, never to return.

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Jiang Liu was secretly communicating with Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, something Bodhisattva Guanyin was obviously unaware of. After hearing Jiang Liu's request, Bodhisattva Guanyin quietly pondered for a moment, feeling that it might not be wrong to let the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng out to clarify things?

With this thought, Bodhisattva Guanyin nodded and said, "Since you have some words to speak with them, I will let them out."

As the words fell, Bodhisattva Guanyin turned the Jade Clean Bottle upside down, and immediately two figures spilled out from the bottle, falling to the ground—it was Princess Wansheng and the Nine-Headed Serpent.

"It's you!?" The Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng, who tumbled out of the Jade Clean Bottle, changed their expressions upon seeing Jiang Liu and the others beside them.

Since the death of Little White Dragon was at the hands of the couple, it was clear they wouldn't let it go.

"Nine-Headed Serpent, there are some things I want to talk to you about..." Jiang Liu cleared his throat, his face calm, showing no sign of hatred or anger.

However, before Jiang Liu could finish, Zhu Bajie suddenly stepped forward, staring intently at Bodhisattva Guanyin.

"What are you doing?" Feeling Zhu Bajie's bold gaze, Bodhisattva Guanyin instinctively tightened her clothes, her face growing cold.

Seeing Bodhisattva Guanyin's expression, Zhu Bajie felt fearful, but he did not back down.

After a slight hesitation, plucking up his courage, he called out, "Ai'ai, I haven't seen you for some days, and I've missed you. Could you transform back into Ai'ai for me?"

Cold!

Very cold!

Jiang Liu shuddered slightly, feeling as if the weather had suddenly entered the harsh winter of the twelfth lunar month, and goosebumps sprouted all over his skin.

Looking at Bodhisattva Guanyin's expression, it was as if it were made of eternal ice.

"Second Senior Brother, what a brave warrior indeed!" Sha Wujing, who was nearby and unaware of why Zhu Bajie had said those words, knew about the trial of hearts they once faced and silently gave him a thumbs up.

Impressed, daring to say such a thing to Bodhisattva Guanyin, this was more than just courage.

"What did you say?" Usually, Bodhisattva Guanyin's demeanor was as gentle as a spring breeze, but at this moment, cold as her expression was, her voice seemed like a chilly wind blowing from the depths of Nine Nether, frigidly addressing Zhu Bajie.

"You two damned creatures, you deserve to die!"

As Bodhisattva Guanyin's attention was indeed seized by Zhu Bajie, Sun Wukong, who had quietly taken out his Jingu Bang, shouted sharply, and at once, he swung the iron rod, smashing it down hard on the heads of the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng.

"Wukong, stop!"

Seeing Sun Wukong suddenly burst into action, Jiang Liu's face changed drastically and he yelled urgently, looking as though trying to stop him.

However, Sun Wukong paid no heed to Jiang Liu's shouting. The iron rod successively struck the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng, killing them on the spot.

At the same time, Sun Wukong opened his mouth and exhaled a strange light.

This light swept over the lost souls of the Nine-Headed Serpent and Princess Wansheng. Amidst their wretched screams, their souls dissipated completely!

"Wukong! What are you doing!?" Bodhisattva Guanyin, no longer thinking of Zhu Bajie, angrily fixed her gaze on Sun Wukong and demanded.

"Wukong, are you even listening to your master now!?" Likewise, Jiang Liu, even more angered, rushed over and began to rain punches and kicks upon Sun Wukong.

After venting his frustration, Jiang Liu seemed to have reached a point of despair, and said to Bodhisattva Guanyin, "Bodhisattva, as you have seen, this rascal monkey is incorrigible, and I am truly out of options. It's best to let this rascal monkey go! Without him, I would still make it to the Western Heaven and obtain the True Scriptures!"