Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 732 - Asking for Help

732: Chapter 732: Asking for Help

732 -732: Asking for Help

The Four Heavenly Kings immediately approached and naturally first inquired about Fairy Zixia’s current condition.

“Heavenly King, I also don’t know what’s happening to me, I feel like my body is being restrained, then, unable to move, I was captured and flown away into the distance…”

As they approached and questioned her, Fairy Zixia replied.

Hearing Fairy Zixia’s words, after an internal discussion among themselves, one of the Heavenly Kings immediately opened his Treasure Umbrella and enveloped her, saying, “If that is the case, then please forgive the offense!”

The Treasure Umbrella opened, naturally intending to capture Fairy Zixia inside.

If the enemy was invisible, then of course the plan was to secure Fairy Zixia first before anything else.

As the Treasure Umbrella unfurled, a powerful suction emerged, causing Fairy Zixia’s flying form to slow in midair.

However, just as she was about to be captured by the umbrella, suddenly, a semi-transparent figure appeared beside Zixia.

At the same time, the figure raised its hand.

This person seemed to be made of semi-transparent water, as their arm extended instantaneously and stabbed towards the Treasure Umbrella.

Immediately, the open Treasure Umbrella was pierced into a sieve-like state and its brilliance dimmed.

“Ah, my umbrella!”

Catching his umbrella, the Heavenly King cried out in distress as he looked at the hundreds of holes in it.

“Evil demon, cease your rampant behavior!” At the same time, two other Heavenly Kings also took action.

One playing the pipa used the sounds to restrict the opponent’s movements, serving a supportive role.

The other, wielding the Demon-Subduing Sword, slashed directly at the figure.

This figure, seemingly made of water, held Zixia in one hand and fought the Four Heavenly Kings alone.

It appeared to even have the upper hand.

After fighting for a while with no way to defeat this figure, the Four Heavenly Kings were inwardly shocked.

Where did this mysterious evil demon come from to be so formidable?

“Where is Spirit Magpie!?”

Unable to prevail after a long battle and completely stuck in a stalemate, Mo Liqing suddenly shouted.

Following his shout, a gray shadow, swift as an arrow, flew instantly to Mo Liqing’s side.

It turned out to be a gray magpie that spoke human language, “I have seen the Heavenly King!”

“You must hurry to the Journey to the West route, find the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, and ask for his help!” Mo Liqing urgently instructed the Spirit Magpie.

“Understood!” The magpie nodded slightly and replied.

As it finished speaking, its wings vibrated rapidly and it flew off like lightning towards the distance at an extreme speed.

Hearing that the Spirit Magpie was sent to find the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, the figure resembling a stream of water naturally tried to intercept it.

The palm was raised again, and hundreds of streams shot out like sharp arrows, leaving no chance for the magpie to escape.

Yet, the Spirit Magpie was incredibly fast.

Dodging the streams of water with swift left and right maneuvers, it avoided the attacks and flew farther and farther away.

“Big brother, after Floral Mink died, you started keeping a bird, and I thought you were losing your focus to play with birds during normal times; didn’t expect it to be quite useful at a crucial moment!” Watching the Spirit Magpie fly off to seek help, Mo Lishou commented.

“Enough talk, just hold on!” With no intention to say more on this matter, Mo Liqing commanded in a low voice.

This comment made the other three tense up and they nodded in agreement shortly afterward.

Indeed, before the Great Sage arrives, everyone must stay spirited.

Huff huff huff!

The Four Heavenly Kings, determined to delay for time until Sun Wukong’s arrival, and the evil demon, clearly aware of this intent, hence thought of a quick resolution, launching even more fearsome attacks, putting greater pressure on the Four Heavenly Kings.

For a time, they struggled to hold on, and sooner or later, wounds appeared on their bodies.

…

On the Journey to the West road, Jiang Liu and his companions continued to move forward, while Jiang Liu was also cautiously on the alert in his heart.

He waited to see if any sudden incidents might occur soon.

Since the Tathagata and the Medicine Buddha had decided to act against him and seek the formula for the Healing Potion from him, he presumed they would make their move soon.

Of course, aside from this, Jiang Liu was also curious—in what situation was Maitreya Buddha since going to the Demon Realm?

A one-armed Maitreya at Wutian’s doorstep was like walking into a trap; there was no reason for Wutian to miss this opportunity, right?

Whoosh!

Just as the scripture-seeking team was slowly walking westward, suddenly, a shadow shot over at great speed.

Then, it hovered in front of Jiang Liu and the others.

“Great Sage, Great Sage…” This was a magpie, looking at Sun Wukong intently, urgently calling out.

“Hahaha…”

Sun Wukong appeared to be in a rather good mood.

Hearing the magpie calling his name, he couldn’t help but laugh, “You tiny magpie, you know Old Sun’s name too?

Seems like you’ve got some insight!”

“Great Saint, I’ve come to seek help!” Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, the magpie hurriedly cried out.

“Seek help?

Then go find someone else!” Stretching out his monkey paw and digging out a booger, Sun Wukong looked indifferent and said, “Old Sun owes you nothing.

Why should I rescue anyone?”

“No, Great Saint, I’m asking you to rescue Fairy Zixia.

She’s been captured by an evil demon.

Right now, the Four Heavenly Kings are holding off the enemy but cannot defeat him, so they sent me to seek help!”

Offended by Sun Wukong’s brusque words, the magpie wasted no time in speaking further and urgently outlined the crux of the matter.

“What!?

Zixia is in danger?

Where is she?

Why didn’t you explain things clearly sooner?” When he heard this, Sun Wukong’s face changed, and he cried out in urgency.

After getting the direction from the magpie, Sun Wukong didn’t even bother to say goodbye to Jiang Liu.

With a shift of his form, he swiftly flew towards the distance.

The speed of the Somersault Cloud was naturally extremely fast; he vanished beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.

“Fairy Zixia is in danger?” Watching Sun Wukong’s departing figure, Jiang Liu brooded silently to himself.

Fairy Zixia was supposed to be safe and sound in Guanghan Palace, right?

How could she be in danger?

“Wait a moment…” Watching the magpie turn to leave as well, Jiang Liu called out to stop it and naturally inquired about Fairy Zixia’s peril.

“Holy Monk, actually, I’m not sure myself!”

Hearing Jiang Liu’s question, the magpie replied, “We also encountered Fairy Zixia by chance on the road and noticed she was in danger, so we intervened to rescue her.

However, we didn’t expect the demon creature to be so powerful that even combined, we couldn’t defeat it.

That’s why I came to seek help!”

“Oh, I see.

Then you may go!” Jiang Liu waved his hand after hearing the magpie’s tale, letting it depart.

“Could this be a trap set by Tathagata and Medicine Buddha!?”

Since he had advanced knowledge of Tathagata and Medicine Buddha’s intentions to act, Jiang Liu couldn’t help but consider this development in light of that knowledge.

Thinking it over, Jiang Liu felt that he should send a message to Sun Wukong.

Since they had already taken action on that end, it was likely even the Four Heavenly Kings were injured, and even Fairy Zixia might have been harmed.

At that time, Sun Wukong certainly wouldn’t be stingy and would surely bring out the Healing Potion to treat their wounds.

If that were the case, could this be falling directly into a trap?

However, Jiang Liu was just about to pull up his friends list and had opened the chat window with Sun Wukong but hadn’t yet sent a message.

Suddenly, a splendid Buddhist Light illuminated the heavens.

Immediately following, a figure descended from the sky and appeared directly in front of Jiang Liu.

“This is…” Seeing the figure appearing before him, Jiang Liu’s heart stirred slightly, and he also opened the character profile of the newcomer to take a look.

ID: Medicine Buddha (Blue)

Profession: Buddha.

Gender: Male.

Level: 86.

Equipment: …

“Is this?

Medicine Buddha himself has appeared!?” Seeing the character profile before him, Jiang Liu’s heart grew heavy with foreboding.

And just like that, he closed the chat window.

“Xuanzang…” Medicine Buddha showed up directly, appearing before Jiang Liu and spoke.

“Disciple Xuanzang pays respect to the revered one!” Jiang Liu greeted Medicine Buddha with due respect.

“I am Medicine Buddha.

Today, I have come in person because there is a matter for which I need your assistance,” said Medicine Buddha to Jiang Liu.

“Here it comes!” Jiang Liu’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing Medicine Buddha’s words.

Jiang Liu understood that the matter must be related to the Healing Potion he possessed.

“What is it that the revered one instructs this disciple to do?” Although he knew internally what was happening, Jiang Liu maintained an outward appearance of ignorance and humbly spoke to Medicine Buddha.

“Maitreya Buddha has suffered grave injuries from an ambush in the Demon Realm while subduing demons and eliminating evil a few days ago.

His life now hangs by a thread.

As Medicine Buddha, I am in charge of medical treatments within the Buddhist Sect, yet I find myself helpless against Maitreya’s injuries!”

Having said this, Medicine Buddha paused slightly, then continued, “As I understand, Xuanzang, you possess a Divine Medicine that can heal wounds in an instant if consumed.

Therefore, I have come today on behalf of Maitreya Buddha to request a few doses of such Divine Medicine!”

“So direct!”

Hearing Medicine Buddha’s words, Jiang Liu internally felt helpless.

He had thought that Tathagata and Medicine Buddha must have some scheme for the Healing Potion he held, perhaps involving some ruse.

But he hadn’t expected them to be so forthright.

They used the issue of Maitreya Buddha’s life and death to speak, aiming to compel him to hand over the Healing Potion.

Concerning the life and death of Maitreya Buddha, could he possibly refuse?