Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

It's no wonder Princess Iron-Fan was utterly confused at this moment. The scene before her eyes was nothing like what she had imagined, even completely contradictory.

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What was going on? Why were her child and the Journey to the West Team so lively and seemingly close?

And to think she had rushed in with the Banana Leaf Fan, didn't that silly vulture clarify the situation?

"Eh? Mother, you're here!?"

Never mind how Princess Iron-Fan appeared disheveled in the wind, Red Boy had obviously noticed her presence by now, displaying a look of both surprise and delight as he spoke and approached.

"Red Boy's mother? Princess Iron-Fan?" Hearing Red Boy's words, Jiang Liu glanced at the woman who rushed in, especially noting the Banana Leaf Fan in her hand, and murmured quietly to himself.

At the same time, he felt a bit astonished internally. What was happening? Why had Princess Iron-Fan come here? This wasn't in the original story.

If the original story had included Princess Iron-Fan and others arriving at the Flame Cloud Cave, Red Boy would not have been taken away by Guanyin to become the Good Wealth Child.

"Sister-in-law, long time no see!" At that moment, Sun Wukong approached Princess Iron-Fan, greeting her respectfully.

"Nephew, my respects!" Hearing Sun Wukong's greeting, Princess Iron-Fan followed suit with her own courteous gesture.

It seemed that both parties were quite polite.

The biggest conflict between Princess Iron-Fan and Sun Wukong in the original text was over Red Boy. Now that everyone appeared joyfully harmonious, it naturally suggested that the brotherly relationship between Demon King Ox and Sun Wukong still existed.

"Really? This monkey is truly Father's sworn brother!?"

Hearing the conversation between Sun Wukong and Princess Iron-Fan, Red Boy nodded silently to himself, convinced of Sun Wukong's identity without further questions.

"This, I presume, must be Holy Monk Xuanzang? I have long heard of Holy Monk Xuanzang's renown and never expected to meet him today..." After greeting Sun Wukong, Princess Iron-Fan then turned her gaze towards Jiang Liu and spoke.

"Amitabha, Princess Iron-Fan, I've seen you," Jiang Liu also set down his chopsticks and clasped his hands together, bowing politely to Princess Iron-Fan.

"Holy Monk Xuanzang, you indeed are an extraordinary person…" After observing Xuanzang for a moment, Princess Iron-Fan slightly nodded and remarked.

Master Xuanzang was exceedingly handsome and notably devoted, a fact well known across the three realms. Initially, the stories between him and Princess Gaoyang were known to anyone with a bit of competence.

Yet, ever since he embarked on the Journey to the West for Scriptures, there had been no reports of him being moved by any other woman. Such a man naturally made women feel an instinctual fondness.

Furthermore, Xuanzang normally appeared humble and easy to speak with, but for his disciple Wujing, he had bravely ventured into the Demon Realm, fiercely combating enemies and even causing the death of Yu Hua from the Great Luo Realm.

Such ruthless actions were indeed startling.

People constantly ruthless are feared, but someone humble and polite on regular occasions who could turn fierce when necessary is truly admirable.

Just like a person, if one is very astute in both life and in business, people, including close friends and family, tend to keep a distance from them.

On the contrary, if one is shrewd in business but simple in personal life, they indeed seem more approachable and genuine.

Master Xuanzang gave off exactly this kind of impression.

"Mother, please take a seat. Holy Monk Xuanzang has personally prepared a spicy hot pot. This is considered one of the top delicacies in all three realms. Mother, you must try it too..."

Although Red Boy was somewhat rebellious and willful, he was very filial to his mother. Surprised that she had unexpectedly come to Flame Cloud Cave, he quickly pulled Princess Iron-Fan to a seat at this time.

Of course, another chair and a set of chopsticks were added by a little demon from Flame Cloud Cave.

"Mmm, it smells wonderful!" Now that her initial tension had subsided, Princess Iron-Fan put away the Banana Leaf Fan, her attention finally landing on the spicy hot pot as she sniffed and exclaimed in astonishment.

"Here, Mother, try this..." Red Boy, appearing quite filial, proactively placed a slice of lamb into Princess Iron-Fan's bowl and spoke.

"My son is indeed filial!" Watching Red Boy's actions, Princess Iron-Fan expressed her gratification.

Then she took the slice of lamb, put it in her mouth, and her eyes instantly lit up.

"Delicious, my son wasn't exaggerating, this spicy hot pot is truly the top delicacy of the three realms!" Nodding significantly, Princess Iron-Fan sincerely praised.

For a moment, Princess Iron-Fan dropped all pretenses of her usual noble demeanor, joining in the eager food grabbing.

At a large round table, Jiang Liu and the others shared the food in a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

Most importantly, the trust-enhancing effects of the Eight Trigrams Hot-Clear Pot escalated their camaraderie drastically, almost giving the impression of longtime friends.

...

Setting aside the bustling activity around Flame Cloud Cave, elsewhere in Moyun Cave, Mount Jilei, the Demon King Ox, who had horns atop his head and looked brilliantly heroic, was lying on a jade bed.

In his arms, he embraced a delicate and graceful young girl, who lay weakly in his embrace.

Demon King Ox had fallen into a deep sleep, snoring like thunder.

Just then, suddenly, a violent tremor shook the area, as if to bring the whole Mount Jilei crumbling down, startling the jade-faced girl on the bed into a shrill scream.

Naturally, the sleeping Demon King Ox also jerked his eyes open.

Glaring with eyes as large as brass bells, Demon King Ox rolled out of bed and hastily donned his clothing, appearing majestic and furious as he strode out of the cave within moments.

"Who are you? Daring to disturb my sleep, are you tired of living?" Demon King Ox glared with wide eyes at a strange man in front of him and asked, frowning.

The man in front of Demon King Ox appeared to be half-human, half-dragon, exuding a sharp Qi of Geng Metal that made Demon King Ox feel secretly alarmed with its sky-reaching aura.

"Demon King Ox, is it? I've heard that you recently acquired the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture in the Ancient Immortal Cave. I'd like to borrow it to have a look. Would you mind?" The man, unarmed and calm, spoke to Demon King Ox, seemingly disregarding the renown of the mighty Demon King Ox.

"Who are you?" Hearing this, Demon King Ox was secretly startled, as this person dared to approach him and even knew his identity.

Regardless, Demon King Ox considered himself a Great Demon with a prominent reputation across the Three Realms, and ordinary people did not dare to seek trouble with him.

"Who I am is not important, but the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture is. It contains profound teachings of the Great Way. If I could obtain it, perhaps I could comprehend the Holy Way. Could I borrow it to take a look?" The half-human, half-dragon man said, his expression showing some impatience as he continued to address Demon King Ox.

"Hmph, let's see what you're capable of then!" Demon King Ox retorted coldly.@@novelbin@@

During the speech, Demon King Ox shook his iron stick and struck at the man.

"You stubborn ox, I knew you wouldn't agree so easily. Now let me show you what I can do!" The half-human, half-dragon man, unconcerned by Demon King Ox's response, which was within his expectations, replied.

As he spoke, the man did not use any weapon but merely clenched his fists and punched at Demon King Ox's iron stick.

With a loud bang!

After the man's fist collided with the iron stick in Demon King Ox's hand, Demon King Ox was forced to step back two steps, feeling a numbing sensation in his palm.

Looking at the opponent, his fist appeared red-gold and, after making contact with Demon King Ox's weapon, was completely unscathed, even without stepping back half a step!

"Who exactly is this divine being?" Power-wise, he was now a notch weaker, which secretly alarmed Demon King Ox.

Known as the Great Strength Bull Demon King, the title of 'great strength' described his immense power, did it not?

Yet today, he found himself outmatched in strength by such a mysterious being.

When did such a formidable being appear among the Three Realms and Six Paths?

Of course, despite being internally shocked, Demon King Ox was not so easily defeated. Maintaining his composure, he lifted his iron stick again and struck at this mysterious man.

The mysterious man, equally composed, raised his iron fists and continued to pound down with one punch after another.

No weapons, no spells, just a pair of iron fists!

Yet with just his fists, he could smash any weapon and negate any spell or divine skill.

This mysterious man's fight method was very singular, yet extremely powerful, putting Demon King Ox at a disadvantage.

The metallic attribute had always been the bane of Demon King Ox.

In the original text, despite battling Sun Wukong, it was challenging to subdue Demon King Ox. Even Third Prince Nezha, with his supremely resilient and yang treasure, the Qiankun Ring, could restrain Demon King Ox, showing his weakness toward Vajra treasures like the Qiankun Ring.

And this man, with a Qi of Geng Metal that Demon King Ox had never seen before, made him realize he was outmatched after a brief encounter, leading him to retreat and flee into the distance.

"Thinking of escaping? The Green Lotus Taoist Scripture is a treasure I must obtain!"

Once involved in a fight, this mysterious half-human, half-dragon man was certainly not going to let it go, his form shifting as he pursued Demon King Ox.

In just moments, the chase between the two figures vanished beyond the horizon.