"If you confess honestly, I, the Great King, may spare your life out of consideration for our past relationship!"
Before he finished speaking, the weapon in his hand was already pressed against the old monk's throat. If the other party hesitated even slightly, he would take his life on the spot!
The old monk suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, his face filled with panic, and he hurriedly pleaded, " Your Great King, spare my life! Your Great King, have mercy!"
"I am willing to lead Your Great King to find the treasure! I only beg Your Great King to spare my life!"
Black Wind Great King snorted coldly, then slowly sheathed his weapon, staring at the old monk and saying coldly, "Don't try any tricks, understand?"
"If anyone dares to deceive me, even if we have cooperated in the past, I, the Great King, will surely execute them without mercy!"
The old monk nodded repeatedly, and asked tremblingly, "Is the treasure Your Great King spoke of the divine light that descended from the heavens yesterday?"
"Enough with the nonsense! Lead the way now!"
Black Wind Great King glanced at him sideways, his tone extremely impatient.
The old monk sighed inwardly, realizing that this treasure was ultimately out of his reach.
Left with no other choice, he could only whisper, " Your Great King, that treasure belonged to a monk from the Tang Eastern Land."
"It is a cassock, inlaid with countless jewels, gleaming brilliantly. If Your Great King obtains this treasure, could you bestow upon me a jewel as a reward?"
The Black Wind Great King sneered, "As long as you obey and do as I say, what's so difficult about rewarding you with one? Lead the way at once!"
The old monk nodded hastily, about to lead the Black Wind Great King to Tang Sanzang's residence.
At that very moment, a deafening roar suddenly resounded!
It seemed to descend from the heavens, yet it also sounded as if it were exploding right next to my ear!
"You audacious demon! How dare you trespass upon the sacred grounds of Buddhism?!"
The sound was like thunder, instantly causing the Black Bear Demon to tremble!
The Black Bear Demon hurriedly looked over and saw a monk standing not far away, holding a wine pot in his hand, gnawing on a chicken leg, his eyes like lightning, staring straight at him!
Black Wind Great King's heart skipped a beat: Just who was this monk?
That thunderous roar just now nearly caused the Black Wind Great King to lose his soul and almost collapse to the ground!
This monk is no ordinary person!
Without a doubt, who else could this monk who drank alcohol and ate meat be but Tang Sanzang?
Just as the Black Wind Great King was filled with doubt and speculation about Tang Sanzang's identity and background,
Suddenly, a flash of light illuminated Tang Sanzang's figure in the darkness!
The Black Wind Great King then clearly saw the cassock draped over Tang Sanzang's body!
Just as the old monk had said, the robe was indeed inlaid with countless jewels!
Any one of them would probably be priceless!
Black Wind Great King was overjoyed. How many rare treasures could he get if he sold all these gems?
It might even be enough to exchange for a divine weapon that you truly desire!
Unable to contain his excitement, the Black Wind Great King suddenly pounced on Tang Sanzang, his weapon showing no mercy as he aimed straight for Tang Sanzang's skull!
Upon seeing this, Tang Sanzang frowned slightly, then gently raised one hand and firmly grasped the Black Wind Great King's weapon!
Black Wind Great King was immediately shocked. This monk was indeed skilled; he had managed to withstand his full-force attack so easily.
You should know that the power of his strike is enough to shatter mountains and destroy peaks!
But Tang Sanzang seemed to defuse the situation as if strolling through a garden.
Black Wind Great King felt utterly humiliated and, enraged, immediately launched another fierce attack on Tang Sanzang!
This time, he directly unleashed his magical power, his demonic Yao Qi surging and transforming into a destructive force that rushed straight towards Tang Sanzang!
A terrifying pressure unleashed gusts of dark wind, sweeping across the surroundings with unstoppable force!
Seeing this, Tang Sanzang sneered and shouted sharply, "Hmph! A mere demon from the True Immortal Realm dares to act so arrogantly in front of this poor monk? It's simply showing off your skills before an expert, and you're only asking for humiliation!"
" Great Power Heavenly Dragon!"
With a shout, Tang Sanzang suddenly condensed a terrifying power in his palm, which then slammed out with tremendous force!
The Black Wind Great King was also greatly shocked upon seeing this; how could this monk be so powerful?
Just then, a dragon-shaped phantom appeared out of thin air, instantly capturing all his attention!
The Black Wind Great King gasped in astonishment. This monk could so easily control the dragon shadow? What level of cultivation did he possess?
Tang Sanzang appeared as if he were wielding a real dragon illusion, radiating brilliant light that instantly suppressed the Black Wind Great King!
The Black Wind Great King felt that invincible aura descend upon him and was immediately forced to the ground, unable to move an inch!
Tang Sanzang smiled coldly and slowly said, "You are nothing but a tiny ant in the True Immortal Realm, yet you dare to flaunt your power before this humble monk?"
"Hmph! It just so happens that this humble monk has never tasted bear's paw. Today I will kill you and cook you into a feast!"
Before he could finish speaking, Tang Sanzang slammed his palm down from mid-air, aiming straight for the Black Wind Great King's head!
The surrounding Lesser Demon had already been crushed by Tang Sanzang's terrifying aura, all lying on the ground, their fates uncertain!
Only the old monk stared wide-eyed at what he had just witnessed, his face filled with disbelief and shock!
Has Tang Sanzang's strength really reached such a formidable level?
The Black Wind Great King was a notorious and ferocious demon known for miles around, yet he was powerless to fight back and was easily subdued by Tang Sanzang!
Who exactly is this person? Could he truly be the one chosen by Guanyin Bodhisattva to journey to the West to retrieve Buddhist scriptures?
Perhaps disturbed by the commotion inside the temple, Sun Wukong and the Little White Dragon noticed the commotion, but they only glanced at it and then paid no further attention.
Because they were very clear that the seemingly gentle and kind-looking bald monk, Tang Sanzang, actually possessed terrifying strength!
Let alone the Black Wind Great King, even if the most renowned demons in the Three Realms came in person, they wouldn't be able to gain the slightest advantage in front of Tang Sanzang!
He must be at least at the fifth rank of the Daluo Golden Immortal realm. I ask you, among the demon race of today, aside from a few Primordial Deity, who can rival Tang Sanzang?
" Wukong, Little White Dragon! Come see me at once!"
Upon hearing Tang Sanzang's summons, Sun Wukong and the Little White Dragon did not hesitate for a moment and immediately rushed out of the room to Tang Sanzang.
Tang Sanzang pointed at the Black Wind Great King before him and said calmly, "This monster's true form is a black bear. I have never tasted bear paws before. Wukong, take good care of this fellow."
" Little White Dragon, as the Third Prince of the West Sea, you must know how to cook bear paws to make them most delicious. This task is entrusted to you."
"I'll go back and rest for a while."
"Master, this bear is so big, are we sure we can finish eating it?" Little White Dragon asked in a low voice with a wry smile.
"If we can't finish it, we'll send it to disaster victims. Aren't there a group of refugees gathered north of the temple? If we kill them and there's anything left, we'll send it all over there."
Upon hearing Tang Sanzang's words, the Little White Dragon sighed inwardly. The flesh and blood of demons from the True Immortal Realm were such a nourishing substance!
If an ordinary person were to eat it, their Meridians would likely rupture, causing them to die on the spot!
Using that money to aid disaster victims? That's utterly ridiculous!
From beginning to end, Tang Sanzang never once looked directly at the abbot of the temple. The old monk, on the other hand, was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, holding his breath carefully, afraid of attracting the attention of this high monk.
Unexpectedly, before leaving, Tang Sanzang suddenly turned back, coldly glancing at the old monk. His voice was calm yet undeniably authoritative. "You are the abbot of a temple with a long and illustrious history. Yet, for the sake of this humble monk's robe, you have entertained the idea of burning down the temple to silence him."
"Considering that you have not yet put your plan into action, and there is still room for repentance, this humble monk will spare your life today. However, you must diligently study Buddhism in the future, and remain steadfast in your practice."
Before he could finish speaking, the old monk hurriedly interrupted, "Disciple understands! Elder, you are merciful. This old monk will certainly spread the essence of Buddhism far and wide, reform my heart and mind, and do my part for the prosperity of Buddhism!"
"Who gave you permission to spread Buddhism?" Tang Sanzang's tone suddenly turned cold. "What does the rise and fall of Buddhism have to do with this humble monk? What this humble monk asks of you is to spread my name throughout this entire region!"
Did you understand?