Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 593: The Most Cowardly Demon Creature in History

"Oh, so you, Holy Monk, are here for Empress of Jinsheng Palace, eh? You truly embody compassion and willingness to help others!"

Listening to Jiang Liu's words, a smile plastered across Saitaisui's face as he endlessly spouted flattery.

Jiang Liu had come for the Empress of Jinsheng Palace, which Saitaisui had known well in advance, and one could even say he had been waiting for Jiang Liu's arrival.

But still, apprehension lingered in his heart. Hence, despite knowing that conflict was inevitable when facing Jiang Liu and the others, Saitaisui still wore a broad smile, adopting a subservient demeanor, like a fawning sycophant.

"The way this script is unfolding seems somewhat amiss!" Jiang Liu frowned slightly upon seeing Saitaisui's very enthusiastic and admiring gaze.

Shouldn't this guy be flatly refusing and then spouting arrogant remarks?

What kind of situation was this?

"Hey, you demon, no matter how sweet your words are, they're useless. We're here to rescue the Empress of Jinsheng Palace. Will you release her or not? If not, taste the might of I, Old Sun's, iron rod!" Sun Wukong bellowed angrily from the side. As he spoke, he raised his Ruyi Golden Cudgel, ready to strike at any moment.

"Wait, Great Sage, don't rush into action!"

Seeing Sun Wukong lifting his iron rod, Saitaisui's face filled with terror as he quickly said, "Great Sage, during the havoc you caused in the Heavenly Palace five hundred years ago, your might was awe-inspiring. I admire you greatly; how could I dare to clash with you, Great Sage!"

"Oh? You admire me?" Sun Wukong asked, surprisingly looking at Saitaisui with the Jingu Bang still raised.

"Of course!"

Saitaisui nodded emphatically, replying, "Five hundred years ago, when you, Great Sage, stirred up the Heavenly Palace, even a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers couldn't handle you. Who in the Three Realms and Six Paths wouldn't admire your prowess? Even if you lent me ten times the courage, I wouldn't dare to face you in combat, Great Sage!"

"You evil demon, with your sweet talk—do you think you can fool I, Old Sun?" Sun Wukong's tail whipped about behind him. Although he appeared angry on the surface, snarling with bared teeth, the look in his eyes was anything but.

"It's a misunderstanding!" cried Saitaisui as he heard Sun Wukong's accusation, claiming, "Every word of the little demon is truthful, Great Sage. You must believe me. Who in the world does not admire the Great Sage's stalwart spirit? Please, Great Sage, may your discernment shine upon me!"

"Hmm, discernment, indeed!"

Hearing this plea, Sun Wukong could barely suppress his smile but still defiantly nodded slightly, "Whether your words are true or false, I, Old Sun, will surely discern them. So go on, tell me more about how much you admire I, Old Sun!"

Saitaisui: "..."

Seeing the corners of Sun Wukong's mouth barely conceal his eagerness to hear more praise, as his tail couldn't resist swaying, Saitaisui was at a loss for words and twitched at the corners of his mouth.

Is it his own misconception? He couldn't shake the feeling that Sun Wukong was very pleased inside, as if he was coaxing him to heap more praise?

That's not right, not right at all. How could the legendary Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong, possibly be like this?

"Alright, Monkey Brother, don't let this demon's Soul-Bewitching Soup befuddle you. We didn't come here just to listen to sweet nothings; we're here to save someone!" Zhu Bajie, knowing a thing or two about Sun Wukong's character, stepped forward and stopped him, saying.

As he spoke, Zhu Bajie shook his Nine-Toothed Rake, fixing his earnest gaze upon Saitaisui, "You evil demon, we don't have time to waste words with you. Hurry up and release the Empress of Jinsheng Palace, or else, I, Old Pig, will tear down your demon lair!"

"Marshal Tianpeng, hold on a moment!"

Seeing Zhu Bajie's reaction, Saitaisui opened his mouth to shout, "Marshal, if you wish to destroy a mere lair, go ahead and do it—it's your prerogative. Still, I implore you, please don't be angry!"

"Oh? How generous!" Zhu Bajie narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing Saitaisui's words.

To offer up his lair for destruction without putting up a fight? This demon sure knew how to give face.

"A mere lair is but a sign of my fortune if Marshal is willing to graciously destroy it for me," Saitaisui said with a humble attitude.

"So, Master, what should we do next?" As Saitaisui continued to speak, Zhu Bajie turned and asked Jiang Liu.

Seeing Saitaisui act like this, with non-stop praise for themselves, it was a common saying: it's hard to slap a smiling face. If they attacked now, it would be rather embarrassing!

Whoosh!

However, before Jiang Liu could reply, suddenly, Sha Wujing struck, his Blood-Transforming Divine Blade swinging straight at Saitaisui's head!

Witnessing Sha Wujing's action, Saitaisui was alarmed and quickly lifted the shield he had readied in his hands.

There was a loud thud as both Saitaisui and Sha Wujing were forced back several steps.

"General Juanlian truly has impressive skills. You have always been an outstanding warrior by the Jade Emperor's side, and since your demon possession, you have become even more…"

After blocking Sha Wujing's attack, Saitaisui's gaze turned towards him as he started singing his praises yet again.

Whoosh!

But Sha Wujing remained silent and simply raised his Blood-Transforming Divine Blade.

Then, the blade transformed into a flurry of gleaming slashes, sweeping towards Saitaisui.

Shocked and without time for words, Saitaisui also raised his shield, which transformed into a steel wall and blocked his front.

Thud, thud, thud!

As it turned out, the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade was a Divine Weapon, snatched from Great Luo Demon Venerable Yu Hua and became Sha Wujing's Dharma Treasure.

Yet Saitaisui's shield seemed to be some treasure as well, since, despite the relentless slashes from the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade, the shield appeared totally unscathed.

The Blood-Transforming Divine Blade's attacks mounted in waves, growing stronger as if they were a tsunami.

Yet the shield that turned into a wall of steel stood like a reef amidst the tsunami, unyielding no matter how high the waves soared.

Sha Wujing fully unleashed the battle style of the Demon Clan, almost completely forgoing defense for all-out attack.

In contrast, Saitaisui did the exact opposite, showing no intention of counterattacking, simply raising his shield in defense, solely fending off Sha Wujing's onslaught.

He neither fought back when struck, nor talked back when insulted.

"Not bad at all, Wujing really is the strong and silent type!" Jiang Liu watched Sha Wujing's fierce combat style, and couldn't help but inwardly admire.

When Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie got involved in a fight, they still talked through it, and were flattered into embarrassment by a few words from Saitaisui, making them hesitant to continue the fight.

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Only Sha Wujing showed no inclination to talk, directly wielding the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade.

Seeing Sha Wujing go into action, Jiang Liu contemplated for a moment, then raised his Fire Tip Spear and granted Sha Wujing a Strengthening Demon-Subduing Mantra Buff.

In terms of level, both Sha Wujing and Saitaisui were just entering the realm of Taiyi True Immortals, and their strengths seemed to be evenly matched.

However, with the application of the Strengthening Demon-Subduing Mantra, an immediate 25% increase in Attack Power significantly enhanced Sha Wujing's strength.

Bang Bang Bang!

Whereas before Saitaisui could still fend off the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade with his shield, now, with the increased Attack Power, he was forced to retreat step by step, stamping several deep footprints with his retreating steps.

"This won't do, I can't win this way!"

After a brief exchange of blows, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from Sha Wujing, a shadow of fear crept into Saitaisui's heart. Among the three disciples, wasn't Sha Wujing supposed to be the weakest?

After pondering for a moment, Saitaisui raised his hand and summoned another Dharma Treasure.

It was a Golden Kasaya that, under Saitaisui's control, seemed to grow incredibly large, once again standing in front of Sha Wujing.

The Blood-Transforming Divine Blade was indestructible, but the Kasaya was flexible in overcoming strength with softness.

If the Blood-Transforming Divine Blade was like a mighty Barbarian Bull, then this Kasaya was like a marshland.

No matter how powerful your attacks, they would struggle to be effective here.

Relying on the defense of the Kasaya, Saitaisui successfully blocked Sha Wujing's attack.

"Junior Brother Sha, let me!" Seeing Sha Wujing struggling to break through the defense of the Kasaya, Sun Wukong felt an itch to join in and called out.

As he spoke, Sun Wukong leaped into the air, at the same time aiming the Ruyi Golden Cudgel at Saitaisui.

The Ruyi Golden Cudgel responded to his will.

It became harder, longer, and thicker!

Thrusting directly forward!

The Kasaya suddenly tensed!

And the shield behind it also made a resounding thud as it was pushed backward under the force of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

Pressing against the Kasaya and the shield, Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel kept extending, pressing forward towards Saitaisui.

"The strength of Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, truly is terrifying!" Watching this scene unfold, Saitaisui gasped in amazement, shock written all over his face.

Then, after a moment's contemplation, Saitaisui raised his hand again, and there appeared yet another pagoda.

The entirely golden Pagoda was placed before him, successfully blocking Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel.

"Oh? So many Turtle Shells huh!" Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow at the sight of his attacks being blocked.

Taking a deep breath, Sun Wukong grew in size instantly, turning into a giant ape hundreds of feet tall.

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The Ruyi Golden Cudgel in his hand also morphed into a Sky-Supporting Giant Pillar, as Sun Wukong continued to smash it down towards Saitaisui.

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"This is quite different from the original work!" Jiang Liu whispered to himself as he watched Saitaisui's every move.

I remember in the original story, Saitaisui's Dharma Treasure was the Purple Gold Bell, wasn't it? How come it has changed to other treasures now?

And furthermore, a shield, Kasaya, and a pagoda?

All three Dharma Treasures are defensive types?

That's way too cowardly!

This is definitely the most cowardly Demon Creature I've ever seen!

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