Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Black Wind Mountain, Black Wind Cave.

Under the respectful guidance of the little demon, Elder Jinchi directly entered the Black Wind Cave. His familiar manner showed that he was very well-acquainted with this cave.

Likewise, the little demons inside the cave were no longer surprised by Elder Jinchi's presence.

After Elder Jinchi entered the Black Wind Cave, he sat down by himself and quietly waited, as a little demon went to inform the master of the Black Wind Cave, the Black Bear Demon.

On the table beside him, there was still half a jug of fine wine and some meat, clearly indicating that the Black Bear Demon's meal tonight was not bad.

Soon, a little demon brought over some fruits to serve, while intending to clear the wine and meat.

"Wait, no need to clear them away," Elder Jinchi said, stopping the little demon's actions. He picked up the wine jug, filled a cup for himself, and drank it all in one gulp while grabbing a piece of cooked meat and taking a big bite.

This scene left the little demon beside him stunned; the Holy Monk Jinchi seemed completely different from before.

As these little demons were stupefied, a rough voice soon rang out, loud as a bell: "Hahaha, Elder Jinchi, we have known each other for a hundred years. It's been some days since your last visit, and I was just thinking of discussing the Buddhist Law with you."

As the voice faded, a dark-skinned but strapping man emerged—it was the master of Black Wind Mountain, the Black Bear Demon.

From his words, it seemed he had a good relationship with Elder Jinchi.

However, as the Black Bear Demon approached and saw Elder Jinchi drinking wine and eating meat heartily, he was also taken aback.

"Elder Jinchi, you, you..." he said, eyes widened in astonishment as he looked at Elder Jinchi in disbelief.

As he said, after a hundred years of acquaintance, he thought he knew Elder Jinchi well, but it was precisely because of this understanding that he found the current sight of Elder Jinchi hard to accept.

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"What's the matter? Can I not drink this wine? Can I not eat this meat?" Elder Jinchi glanced at the Black Bear Demon and asked.

The Black Bear Demon said nothing more and simply sat down in front of Elder Jinchi.

As he watched Jinchi drink and eat with a fierce demonic Qi emanating from him, he opened his mouth to speak, but before he could get the words out, another little demon rushed in frantically.

"Great King, Holy Monk Jinchi, it's terrible, your Guanyin Zen Temple seems to be on fire! Hurry and put it out, or I'm afraid your temple will be reduced to ashes," the little demon said urgently, his gaze fixed on Elder Jinchi.

"It doesn't matter, let it burn; burning down might even be for the best," Elder Jinchi replied, waving his hand indifferently upon hearing the news of the Guanyin Zen Temple fire.

Having worshipped Guanyin for 200 years, to end up with this result was disillusioning. Since his faith in Buddha had already faded, what was the point of keeping the Guanyin Zen Temple standing?

"Elder Jinchi, what exactly happened? Have you... have you fallen to demonic possession?" After waving the little demon away, the Black Bear Demon asked, eyes wide with astonishment.

It was unbelievable, the sudden and drastic change in Elder Jinchi whom he had known for a hundred years.

"Haha, what's so bad about demon possession?"

Hearing the Black Bear Demon's words, Elder Jinchi took a big swig of wine, and with a crazed look on his aged face, said, "I managed the Guanyin Zen Temple with all my heart, offering incense every day without fail, and what did I get in the end? Merely for a few critical words against Xuanzang, they were about to cast me into the Path of Beasts.

If I can't achieve Buddhahood, why not become a demon?"

As he spoke, Elder Jinchi slammed the wine jug onto the table and stared intently at the Black Bear Demon, saying, "Black Bear, I have a tremendous opportunity at hand, do you dare to join me in seeking it?"

"What opportunity?" the Black Bear Demon asked, hearing Elder Jinchi's words.

"That Xuanzang has come seeking scriptures from the West, and there are rumors that eating a piece of his flesh grants eternal life. Along the way, he must be carrying many treasures. Do you dare join me?" Elder Jinchi asked, looking intently at the Black Bear.

"This..." replied the Black Bear Demon, looking somewhat troubled upon hearing Elder Jinchi's proposal. Master Xuanzang on a scripture-seeking mission? He was not someone easy to deal with.

"If you dare not, then forget it. I will go alone. This time, as long as Xuanzang serves as my shield, even if I am eternally suppressed in Avici Hell, I will have no regrets," Elder Jinchi said, seeing the hesitation and difficulty in the Black Bear Demon's demeanor. He stood up and continued, "After a hundred years of friendship, the time has come to part ways.

After today, we will probably not meet again."

"Elder Jinchi, wait..." the Black Bear Demon exclaimed as he saw Elder Jinchi rising to leave.

"A hundred years ago, I, the Black Bear, shed my mortal form and encountered a calamity of thunder. At the same time, someone sought to kill me. I fled thousands of miles to this place, and it was thanks to your help that I was saved. Over the years, our discussions of Buddhism have helped me stabilize my cultivation. Your great kindness was as good as giving me a new life.

Since you seek my help today, I, the Black Bear, am morally obliged to assist you, even if it means the death of my path and my end. It's nothing but a repayment for the life-saving grace I received from you back then," the Black Bear Demon said, his voice deep and resolute.

"Very well!" Elder Jinchi said, smiling at the Black Bear Demon's agreement, nodding emphatically.

After a hundred years of acquaintance, Elder Jinchi was very familiar with the Black Bear Demon. This was not an ordinary demon kind but a Loose Immortal who had shed his mortal form and achieved an Immortal Body a hundred years ago. With his help, the chances of success were even greater.

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"However, there's a monkey following that Master Xuanzang by his side, with a furry face and a mouth like the God of Thunder. Though I've not seen him make a move, I can feel his cultivation level is very high, even higher than yours," Jinchi said excitedly but with a hint of caution, reminding the other.

"I'm aware of this."

Upon hearing this, the Black Bear Demon nodded and said, "A few days ago, a shout almost resonated through the three realms and six paths, alerting all with divine skills. I heard it too. That was Sun Wukong who had been suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain, known for causing Havoc in Heaven with his vast divine skills.

He was pinned down by the Buddha and was eventually rescued by Xuanzang to protect him on his Journey to the West."

"You know? Then you're no match for that monkey either?" Jinchi was suddenly alarmed upon learning about the significant background of the monkey by Xuanzang's side.

"Don't worry, Sun Wukong may be formidable, but I'm not a vegetarian. I'll call upon the brothers and sisters around Black Wind Mountain to help. Even if we can't defeat him, we can certainly keep the Stable Attendant busy for a while," said the Black Bear Demon, trying to dispel Jinchi's doubts with a confident demeanor.

"If that's the case, then I'll leave it up to you. Just keep that monkey busy, and I'll take care of Xuanzang myself. Rest assured, we will all share the flesh of longevity life," said Jinchi, somewhat reassured by the Black Bear Demon's confidence and nodding in agreement.

After discussing the plan, the Black Bear Demon conjured a secret technique to summon assistance.

In no time at all, more than a dozen beams of light streaked across the sky and fell into Black Wind Mountain. These were all the Demon Kings from a thousand miles around.

Transforming into human form, the demons were men and women, young and old. Evidently, they all respected the Black Bear Demon as their superior.

"Everyone, Black Bear and you have known each other for a hundred years. Today, I've gathered you all here for an important matter," said the Black Bear Demon, getting straight to the point without mincing words, as he and Jinchi laid out their plan to the Demon Kings.

As these words were spoken, the expressions of the Demon Kings varied. Some were surprised, some excited, and of course, some hesitant...

"I don't mean to force anyone. This action is completely voluntary. If you're willing, upon successful completion, a share of the longevity flesh will not be missed. Of course, if anyone is unwilling, they can stay in my Black Wind Cave and rest for the night before leaving," the Black Bear Demon said after explaining his plan, eyeing the Demon Kings.

"How could you say that, Brother Black Bear? In these past hundred years, you have generously guided our cultivation. With such a great debt of gratitude owed to you, how could I, the Flower Snake Monarch, stand idly by?" said one lean Demon King, taking the lead in expressing his stance after the Black Bear finished speaking.

"This old one is also willing to heed the command of Great King Black Bear. I have long been salivating over the flesh of longevity life," said another bent and aged Demon King, also expressing his readiness to join.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"I'm sorry, Brother Black Bear, but I, Master Lingxu, am not willing to take part..." However, as the Demon Kings declared their positions, a man dressed in a scholar's gown voiced his regret, looking somewhat apologetic.

"Hmm, if Master Lingxu is unwilling to go, then just stay in Black Wind Cave. I won't force you," after glancing at Master Lingxu, the Black Bear Demon said no more.

Personal wishes cannot be forced. Those who chose not to go and stayed in Black Wind Cave provided reassurance to all.

Having esteemed the Black Bear Demon for a hundred years, the Demon Kings respected him not only for his superior cultivation as a Loose Immortal but also for his guidance over the years.

Besides Master Lingxu, none of the other Demon Kings voiced any further refusal.

As all the Demon Kings nodded their agreement, the Black Bear Demon responded with a nod and looked toward Jinchi.

Jinchi, looking at the Demon Kings and especially at the Black Bear Demon with his Immortal Body, felt a surge of confidence and nodded back. Together, they left Black Wind Cave and flew toward Guanyin Zen Temple.

"What should we do now?" With the Black Bear Demon and the Demon Kings mobilizing in unison, their demon qi reaching for the heavens, Master Lingxu felt an inward urgency.

Wanting to help, but after going there, whom should he support?

At Guanyin Zen Temple, although the White Dragon Horse used the origin power of its Dragon Ball to quell the fire and prevent the temple from total ruin, the monks, staring at their nearly half-destroyed sanctuary, were on the brink of tears.

"He's gone; we've searched everywhere but can't find the Elder's presence anywhere. What should we do now?" With such an incident, the monks naturally turned to Jinchi for direction, but with the Elder of Guanyin Zen Temple missing, the monks seemed like they had lost their backbone.

"This is quite strange," said Jiang Liu to himself as he looked upon the Zen Temple, burnt down for no apparent reason and even Jinchi's disappearance, instinctively feeling something was amiss.

Of course, he also sensed that all this must be connected to the Buddhist Sect in some way.

Sand and rocks flew, and the sky turned dark.

Just then, the night sky became one with the howling demon winds that had arisen, and what had been a clear night was now shrouded in darkness.

Sun Wukong's expression became stern as he looked up into the blackened skies, his eyes ablaze.

"Master, be careful, there's a large group of demon creatures coming our way."

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