Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1021: The Jade Emperor Gets a Slap in the Face

Chapter 1021: Chapter 1021: The Jade Emperor Gets a Slap in the Face

Originally, when the Jade Emperor and the Empress extended an invitation to visit Glycyrrhiza Garden to enjoy the flowers, Jiang Liu felt something was a bit off, though he didn’t delve deeper into it.

However, at this moment, a notification sound suddenly rang out, causing Jiang Liu’s heart to skip a beat, instinctively feeling unease.

Following behind the Jade Emperor and the Empress, Jiang Liu headed towards Glycyrrhiza Garden, naturally accompanied by the ceremonial procession of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals clearing the way.

Jiang Liu maintained a faint smile on his face, appearing calm on the surface, but secretly he pulled up the friend list.

He noticed Sha Wujing’s avatar was flashing.

Naturally, Jiang Liu opened the chat window to take a look.

"Master, it’s not good, Long Eyebrow True Man has been killed!"

Upon seeing this message, Jiang Liu’s expression slightly changed — killed? How could Long Eyebrow be killed for no reason?

Wasn’t Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Little White Dragon there with so many people?

With such a lineup, unless a Quasi-Saint appeared, it would be impossible for Long Eyebrow to be assassinated under their watch, right?

"What’s going on exactly?" With a slightly changed expression, Jiang Liu sent a message to inquire from Sha Wujing.

"Master, after you left, the senior disciple was invited by Fairy Zixia to Heavenly Court to enjoy the flowers, while the second disciple was asked by the Heavenly General to subdue the water demon beast in Heavenly River to unlock the seal. It was just the few of us, then two people came and killed Long Eyebrow True Man!"

Seeing Jiang Liu’s inquiry, Sha Wujing concisely recounted the situation.

"After I left, it just so happened that Wukong and Bajie left as well?" Viewing this message, Jiang Liu’s brows slightly furrowed.

If this were all coincidences, Jiang Liu would never believe it.

"So, someone did it deliberately!?" Jiang Liu thought, glancing at the Empress and the Great Jade Emperor.

But for simply assassinating Long Eyebrow, who would be the most suspicious?

In Jiang Liu’s view, naturally, the Empress carried the greatest suspicion.

Moreover, being able to find excuses to divert Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, even trying to keep him here, everything seemed too well-prepared, something only the Empress could achieve, right?

So, is this all a scheme by the Empress and the Jade Emperor?

"Indeed, the grudge between the Empress and Long Eyebrow is significant!"

Because he extended Long Eyebrow’s lifespan, the Empress secretly took action to have Long Eyebrow assassinated; Jiang Liu understood that he underestimated the grudge between the Empress and Long Eyebrow.

"Xuanzang, your face shows anomalies, what’s the matter?" Jiang Liu glanced at the Empress, just as the Jade Emperor’s gaze fell upon Jiang Liu, noticing his off color, he asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, nothing significant, just suddenly feeling a bit uneasy in my heart, vaguely unsettled!" Hearing the Jade Emperor’s inquiry, Jiang Liu shook his head and replied.

Jiang Liu could chat with his disciples remotely, so naturally, he wouldn’t show this before the Jade Emperor.

Therefore, he must not reveal that he knows about Long Eyebrow’s death now.

"Perhaps it’s an illusion; in the Heavenly Court now with me and the Empress around, why would you feel uneasy? Could anyone dare to attack you before us?" After Jiang Liu’s words, the Jade Emperor shook his head and chuckled.

"The Jade Emperor is indeed correct!" Listening to the Jade Emperor’s words, Jiang Liu nodded in agreement.

But his mind rapidly started working — being retained by the Empress and Jade Emperor clearly was to give those in the Mortal World a chance to assassinate Long Eyebrow.

If he wanted to leave, it wouldn’t be possible.

So, what could he do next?

Does he have to venture to Ksitigarbha’s abode again?

Though obtaining Long Eyebrow’s soul from Ksitigarbha wouldn’t be difficult given their relationship, once Long Eyebrow resurrected, if the Jade Emperor or the Empress knew, it would easily expose Jiang Liu’s relationship with Ksitigarbha, wouldn’t it?

Thus, unless necessary, Jiang Liu didn’t want to seek souls from Ksitigarbha.

As thoughts raced, Jiang Liu quickly devised a plan.

Following the Jade Emperor and others calmly, he discreetly found a chance not overseen by the Empress and Jade Emperor, and quietly released the Good Corpse.

Once released, the Good Corpse understood Jiang Liu’s intention and promptly donned the Shadow Robe and retrieved the Tai Chi Diagram.

Upon retrieving the Tai Chi Diagram, the Good Corpse directly transformed the Tai Chi Diagram into a Golden Bridge, connecting itself to the void, power surging, and launched an attack on Jiang Liu!

"It’s this mysterious figure!"

Watching the Good Corpse appear shrouded in a Shadow Robe, the Jade Emperor and the Empress’s expressions changed, naturally moving to engage.

Especially the Empress, whose face was filled with hatred.

Although the Good Corpse’s power is strong, he once fought against Jiang Liu because of Gaoyang and was defeated by Jiang Liu.

At this moment, with the Jade Emperor and Empress appearing, the Good Corpse quickly realized that he couldn’t win, and his body moved like lightning, rapidly fleeing into the distance.

"Strange!"

Watching the Good Corpse’s figure retreat, the Jade Emperor’s brow furrowed slightly, an expression of doubt evident in his eyes.

It’s not surprising that this mysterious figure would suddenly attack Xuanzang, after all, they had fought before.

But last time he was defeated by Xuanzang’s rule-based Divine Skills, so why did he dare to suddenly attack, especially in front of me and the Empress this time?

In terms of emotion and reason, this was not the opportunity for him to attack!

"What a pity, he got away!" Having almost died at the mysterious figure’s hand before, the Empress watched the Good Corpse’s distant figure, naturally showing a bit of reluctance as she spoke softly.

"Amitabha, this humble monk thanks the Empress and His Majesty for intervening! Otherwise, facing such an attack, the consequences would have been unpredictable..." Jiang Liu spoke, expressing gratitude to the Jade Emperor and the Empress.

At the same time, pausing slightly, Jiang Liu continued, "No wonder I felt uneasy earlier, it turns out someone was indeed attacking me!"

Upon hearing Jiang Liu’s words, the Great Jade Emperor’s mouth twitched slightly.

I just said that with the Empress and I by his side, no one would attack Xuanzang, but unexpectedly, as soon as the words fell, Xuanzang was attacked.

This slap in the face came too quickly, didn’t it?

"Xuanzang, you don’t need to be so modest. You fought him before, this is known throughout the Three Realms, and even if you fight him alone, you do not need to fear him!" The Jade Emperor spoke, addressing Jiang Liu.

At these words, watching the direction in which the Good Corpse fled, the Jade Emperor frowned and said, "But, what I find strange is why he would choose to suddenly attack at this time? He should know that by himself, he cannot possibly be a match for the three of us!"

"Your Majesty doesn’t need to dwell on it, observing this person since his appearance, his actions have always defied any logic, there’s no need to think much about it! Isn’t that Glycyrrhiza Garden ahead?" Not intending to let the Jade Emperor become entangled in this question, Jiang Liu suddenly pointed to a garden ahead.

"That’s right, that ahead is Glycyrrhiza Garden!" The Jade Emperor nodded, suppressing his inner doubts.

Although the actions of the mysterious figure seemed bewildering, the combat techniques just now and the Tai Chi Diagram couldn’t be deceiving!

Now is not the time to ponder these things, better to wait for the matters of the Mortal World to conclude.

"Oh? Master, you came as well?"

After entering the Glycyrrhiza Garden, the Jade Emperor and the Empress happened to find Sun Wukong and Fairy Zixia there, and Sun Wukong approached to greet them.

"You rascal monkey sure knows how to choose times! Knowing that the Dreamlike Udambara Flower is about to bloom, you came so early!" Observing Sun Wukong in the garden, the Great Jade Emperor’s face showed a smile, though he spoke with a mix of teasing and reprimand.

"Hehehe, I, Old Sun, am just here to look, not to pick the flowers. Jade Emperor Old Man, you don’t have to be so petty, do you?" In front of the Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong displayed the same disregard.

...

For now, let’s set aside the matter of the Jade Emperor, the Empress, and Jiang Liu admiring the flowers in Glycyrrhiza Garden.

On another front, the Good Corpse swiftly flew towards the Mortal World and directly arrived at Long Eyebrow Temple.

At this time in Long Eyebrow Temple, Sha Wujing, Little White Dragon, and others were guarding the body of Long Eyebrow. Because he had died from poisoning, his body still had a bluish tinge.

Seeing the Good Corpse arrive, Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon felt slightly relieved, yet couldn’t completely put their minds at ease.

"Why hasn’t Master come?" Sha Wujing asked the Good Corpse.

"Master Xuanzang is in the Heavenly Court, kept by the Empress and the Jade Emperor, asking him to go to Glycyrrhiza Garden to admire the flowers! So, he secretly let me return first!" Hearing Sha Wujing’s question, the Good Corpse replied.

"Long Eyebrow is already dead, do you have any method?" At this moment, White Dragon Horse also asked the Good Corpse.

"Since I’m here, naturally I’ve got a way!" Hearing White Dragon Horse’s inquiry, the Good Corpse smiled slightly, addressing White Dragon Horse.

While speaking, the Good Corpse raised his hand and lightly pointed at Long Eyebrow’s body!

Misty brilliance suddenly appeared, falling on Long Eyebrow’s body, causing the bluish color on Long Eyebrow’s face to rapidly fade, and even the aura of death dissipated.

After a moment, Long Eyebrow’s eyelids slightly twitched, and unexpectedly, Long Eyebrow opened his eyes, coming back to life.

"Soul-Returning Spell? You actually know the Soul-Returning Spell!?"

Sha Wujing and Little White Dragon, familiar with this supernatural technique, looked and exclaimed in shock, questioning the Good Corpse.

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