Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 622: Qiongqi (6th Update)

"Alright, I'll just say one last thing..."

Seeing the old man's hostile attitude toward him, Maitreya Buddha's face still wore a cheerful expression as he said, "Your lifespan is running out, not many years left. Now, the Immeasurable Kalpa has begun, and Journey to the West for Scriptures is at the heart of the Immeasurable Kalpa. The key figure in this journey is Xuanzang, Tathagata's second disciple! Eating a piece of Xuanzang's flesh can grant Longevity Life. Think it over for yourself!"

After finishing his words, Maitreya Buddha had no intention of staying any longer; he simply raised his hand and tossed a key into the cage.

Clearly, knowing that the other had not many years to live, he deliberately gave the other a chance to escape and even told him that Xuanzang's flesh could grant Longevity Life.

The purpose of Maitreya Buddha was to make him go after Xuanzang.

"Wait..."

Having glanced at the key Maitreya had thrown in front of him, the old man suddenly spoke as if summoning all his strength, his voice slightly louder.

Maitreya did not turn back, but he did turn his head slightly, his gaze falling upon the elder.

"Xuanzang's scripture-seeking is also part of the Immeasurable Kalpa, a great calamity of heaven and earth, as well as a tremendous merit, right? He is the disciple of Tathagata. You're afraid that if the Journey to the West for Scriptures goes too smoothly, it will enhance Tathagata's prestige, right?"

"So, you want me to be your pawn and deal with the Scripture Seeker for you?" the old man asked, staring at Maitreya.

"Indeed!" Maitreya nodded in response.

"Hahaha, aren't you afraid that once I leave, I won't help you?" the old man laughed a few times before asking.

"Then, you would just be choosing a more scenic place to quietly wait for your life to end!" Maitreya Buddha's expression remained calm as he spoke.

"There are only so many things that can extend one's life: Master Zhenyuan's Ginseng Fruit, the Empress' Peaches, and the Supreme Elder Lord's Golden Pill. Comparatively, Xuanzang's flesh is the easiest to obtain, right?"

"If you have the ability to get life-extending treasures from Master Zhenyuan, the Empress or the Supreme Elder Lord, that would also be your own fortune!" Shaking his head, Maitreya Buddha left these words behind and departed.

"Damn it, this bald donkey, truly calculative!" As Maitreya left, the prison returned to its dim state, but the old man was shouting angrily.

The elder could see that Maitreya Buddha had certainly pinned him down, confident that he would proceed with his planned scheme.

Unwilling at heart, the elder didn't want to go!

Yet, facing him now, there were no other paths to take.

Leaving the prison to look for Xuanzang seemed to offer a glimmer of hope!

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Indeed, to die would be dignified, but after death, nothing would remain.

Only by living, by continuing to live, does hope exist!

Roaring loudly, terrifying Demonic Qi burst forth from the elder, seemingly venting his frustration and unwillingness.

Outside the prison, Maitreya Buddha heard the roars from below, his mouth curving into a slight smile.

He was well aware that the other party would surely follow his plan.

The roaring was a lashing out at his own weakness and powerlessness, at having no other choice.

Sure enough, after a long bout of roaring, the old man lowered his head and fell silent for a while, then, with shaky hands, he reached for the golden key.

Boom!

A powerful and wild aura suddenly filled the prison beneath the Maitreya Dojo.

Following that, a Fierce Tiger with wings on its ribs flew out of the prison, surrounded by swirling Demon Clouds, and quickly headed westward.

...

Flapping its wings, the winged Fierce Tiger flew at incredible speed, soon arriving in the vicinity of the Women's Kingdom.

After landing, it transformed back into the form of the old man.

Stooped over, leaning on a cane, wrinkles seemed to be deep enough to trap flies, and when he opened his mouth, nearly all his teeth had fallen out. His hair was silvery white, with very few strands left on his head.

"Is the Scripture Seeker that Maitreya spoke of really here in the Women's Kingdom? The Immeasurable Kalpa must not be dealt with rashly; better to secretly investigate first..."

"Ah! A man!"

However, just as he had barely walked a few steps, a cry of surprise suddenly rang out—it was a citizen of the Women's Kingdom who, upon seeing the creature, exclaimed in shock.

In the Women's Kingdom, where women were everywhere, the sudden appearance of a man naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Even though this one was an old man who seemed halfway into the grave.

"Nagging..."

Looking at the woman who had cried out, the elder's brows furrowed slightly, and he uttered a cold snort of disdain.

As he spoke, the old man's form instantly reverted to his true winged Fierce Tiger shape.

"Qiongqi!?" The woman, apparently recognizing the form, expressed even more astonishment.

Yet, Qiongqi opened its great bloody maw and lunged directly at the woman to bite her.

After biting off the woman's head, he swallowed her whole, starting from the head.

"Hmm, how many years has it been? Indeed, of all things under heaven and earth, humans are the most delicious!" Having devoured a woman, Qiongqi's eyes narrowed slightly in satisfaction as he murmured to himself.

In a daze, Qiongqi seemed to return to the ancient times of primordial chaos when the Demon Clan ruled the Heavenly Court and commanded all tribes.

The humans, created by Empress Nvwa, possessing innate Taoist bodies yet frail, became food for the Demon Clan one by one.

To the Demon Clan, humans were not just delicious; consuming them also healed wounds and even increased one's cultivation level.

Back then, countless members of the Demon Clan rejoiced, proclaiming that Empress Nvwa had created the Human Clan as food for the Demon Clan!

But who could have foreseen the unpredictability of fate?

After the great calamity of witches and demons, the once weak Human Clan had actually become the protagonist of this world?

"How long has it been since I tasted human flesh? How nostalgic!" Having eaten a noisy woman, Qiongqi licked the corners of his mouth, only to feel that it had not satisfied his craving, but instead had whetted his appetite even more.

Of course, as one of the ten great Demon Gods, Qiongqi was not one to lack self-control.

At this time, his primary mission was to deal with that scripture seeker—the scripture seeker Xuanzang was the most precious delicacy of all.

After eating the woman, Qiongqi knew that taking on his own Taoist body's form would attract attention, so with a mere thought, he transformed into the appearance of the woman he had eaten and silently hid himself, secretly observing Xuanzang's every move.

Keeping tabs on Xuanzang was not difficult.

Qiongqi found that Xuanzang held a high status in the Women's Kingdom in terms of identity, position, and reputation.

Moreover, Xuanzang appeared to be the only man in the Women's Kingdom!?

Observing for another two days, Qiongqi discovered that, astonishingly, Xuanzang and the King of Women's Kingdom even had a child together!?

Was this supposed to be a Buddhist Disciple? The scripture seeker? He even had a child with a woman of the mortal world!?

Although Qiongqi was surprised, he had to admit that compared to Jiang Liu, who was the center of a major calamity, directly attacking him was very risky.

Taking action against those close to him would be a safer bet.

So, after observing in the shadows for a few days, Qiongqi found an opportunity.

A few female guards followed behind Xiaoyu, who walked happily on the streets of the Royal City of the Women's Kingdom.

The woman transformed from Qiongqi then used a minor deception to fool others, appearing before Xiaoyu.

Pretending to be a woman with an eye problem, Qiongqi stumbled forward.

"Auntie, what's wrong? Don't you feel well?" Xiaoyu came up to Qiongqi and asked.

"Hmm, I, I can't see, young girl, could you help me?" Qiongqi pretended to have an eye problem as he spoke to Xiaoyu.

"Of course, my father says that we should be willing to help others!" Xiaoyu nodded without giving it much thought.

"Your father sounds like a good man!" Nodding slightly, Qiongqi replied.

Although he said that Jiang Liu was a good person, Qiongqi inwardly scoffed at the thought.

Those from the Buddhist Sect could only preach kindness with their words; what about their true intentions? Qiongqi, who had lived since the Ancient Desolation Era, knew all too well.

What was the character of the second saints of the Western Religion before they attained saintliness?

If even the second saints of the Western Religion had such character, and if there was corruption at the top, it set a bad example for the rest; Qiongqi was of course clear about the nature of those in the Buddhist Sect.

"By the way, Auntie, are you very sad because you can't see? Is there a way to cure it?" Walking along with Qiongqi, guiding him, Xiaoyu looked back at him, empathetically inquiring.

"Cure it? Indeed, there is a way!"

The question from Xiaoyu suddenly struck Qiongqi with a wicked amusement, and he said, "Auntie's eyes are ruined, and I need someone else's good eyes transplanted to see again. Young girl, would you give me your eyes?"

"Ah!?"

Hearing Qiongqi's words, Xiaoyu's face showed distress as she said, "If I give you my eyes, wouldn't I become blind? Unable to see cute animals, pretty flowers, or my father and mother!"

"Yes! But right now, I can't see those either!" Qiongqi chuckled inwardly, teasing Xiaoyu further.

"Um, um..."

Bowing her head, Xiaoyu fell silent.

"What am I doing, joking about this with a little girl?" Seeing Xiaoyu bow her head in apparent distress, Qiongqi inwardly criticized himself and shook his head.

"Well, Auntie, why don't Xiaoyu give you one of my eyes? That way, we would both have one eye, and we could both see, right?" However, after a brief silence, Xiaoyu suddenly proposed.

Qiongqi: "..."