Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 717: The Biggest Doubt About Hongmeng Purple Qi

Facing Sun Wukong, Jiang Liu naturally had no intention of being secretive and began to explain the evolutionary history of the Primordial Continent, the existence of Saints, and the news of the Hongmeng Purple Qi in detail.

Although he had already reached the level of a Daluo Golden Immortal and Sun Wukong's strength was indeed very powerful,

Jiang Liu considered Sun Wukong to be the Daluo Golden Immortal with the least exposure in the Three Realms and Six Paths.

"So, it turns out to be like this?" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's narration, Sun Wukong's eyes widened in surprise and shock.

Sun Wukong had always thought that the Tathagata was the most powerful being in the world, only to find out that he was merely a disciple of a Saint.

This was the first time Sun Wukong had even heard about the existence of Saints.

Jiang Liu's explanation gave Sun Wukong the feeling that this was how the world was all along and perhaps he finally understood the true scene of the world.

Sun Wukong's worldview seemed to be collapsing a little.

"So, even the Ancient Great Demon Kunpeng fought desperately for this Hongmeng Purple Qi. We know that after Yuanling came back to life, the Hongmeng Purple Qi should no longer exist, but where exactly is that Purple Qi?" After explaining the significance of the Hongmeng Purple Qi, Jiang Liu followed up by asking Sun Wukong.

"Master, this Hongmeng Purple Qi you mentioned, I, Old Sun, did not discover it when I resurrected Yuanling. I only learned about it today,"

Hearing Jiang Liu's question, Sun Wukong gathered his thoughts and immediately shook his head in response.

"Hmm, I naturally trust you!" Jiang Liu nodded upon hearing Sun Wukong's reply.

Had the Hongmeng Purple Qi in Ancestor Hongyun's body disappeared when Sun Wukong used the technique of Borrowing a Corpse to Resurrect the Soul?

So, where exactly did the Hongmeng Purple Qi go?

Hongmeng Purple Qi was tied to the chance of attaining saintliness, and his master so easily believed him when he said he was unaware of it?

Warmth flickered in Sun Wukong's heart, grateful for Jiang Liu's trust.

His face showing a thoughtful expression, Sun Wukong then spoke, "Master, could it be that those three know about it?"

"Those three?" Sun Wukong's reminder caused Jiang Liu's heart to stir slightly.

Of course, Jiang Liu knew who they were. Sun Wukong must be referring to the Tiger Deer Sheep Sages, right?

Because back when Yuanling was looking for a body to resurrect into, those Sages were the first to find one, weren't they?

Could it be possible they knew something about the clue to Hongmeng Purple Qi?

Even though Jiang Liu felt that the Tiger Deer Sheep Sages might not be qualified to know about the existence of Hongmeng Purple Qi, perhaps they could still know something?

Even if there was only a one in a thousand chance, wasn't it worth his while to investigate it seriously?

"Yes, you make sense..." After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu nodded slightly and said.

In the meantime, Jiang Liu asked Sun Wukong to go back and find Zhu Bajie and the others, while he himself turned around and flew towards Flame Cloud Entertainment City.

With Jiang Liu's Art of Cloud Soaring, his speed was already very fast.

It did not take much time for Jiang Liu to arrive in the vicinity of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City.

Upon reaching the Flame Cloud Entertainment City, although there were many things to discuss with the Tiger Deer Sheep Sages, going straight to them could draw unnecessary attention, right?

Therefore, Jiang Liu also spent some time in the entertainment city and after gambling for a while, he arrived at the mahjong parlor level.

In a very secluded corner, the three demon sages each occupied a position.

As for Jiang Liu? He took a seat in the last position with an air of nonchalance.

The mahjong game began, with four people carelessly shuffling the tiles and engaging in disjointed small talk in low voices.

Naturally, after a few exchanges, Jiang Liu steered the conversation toward the ice cave of Zhongnan Mountain.

Although the Holy Monk's sudden inquiry about the ice cave on Zhongnan Mountain greatly puzzled the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal, they didn't think too much of it and recounted the events concerning the ice cave in great detail to Jiang Liu, without omitting anything.

The Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal were meticulous in their account, prompting Jiang Liu to be even more so. Whenever he encountered a vague description, he would ask for clarification.

From the mouths of the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal, Jiang Liu gradually came to understand the situation inside the ice cave quite well.

Indeed, as they said, they stumbled upon the cave by chance and discovered the body of a child encased in ice.

However, after they entered the ice cave, their primary objective was to search for scriptures or Dharma Treasures that might be inside the Immortal's Cave.

Having found nothing, the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal didn't feel inclined to stay any longer in the ice cave, so they left.

They had no interest in the body of the Great God Hongyun.

Of course, after thoroughly asking and getting the details, Jiang Liu further inquired if there had been any signs of others entering the ice cave before them.

The Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal all shook their heads, indicating that they'd stumbled upon the entrance to the cave by chance. Before their discovery, the entrance had been sealed, and there were no traces of anyone else having entered.

"That's strange…" Jiang Liu murmured to himself after learning about the situation from the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal.

He felt his perplexity deepen.

According to the trio, it seemed that before their arrival, no one had entered the ice cave. However, why hadn't they discovered the presence of the Hongmeng Purple Qi?

Had someone powerful entered before them and then concealed their tracks upon leaving, hence the trio saw no evidence of this?

Or perhaps the Hongmeng Purple Qi was hidden within the body of the Great God Hongyun, and the trio simply couldn't detect it?

So, after they left Zhongnan Mountain, did someone else go in and take the Hongmeng Purple Qi away?

"Holy Monk, is there something amiss about the ice cave?"

As Jiang Liu mused over the circumstances of the Hongmeng Purple Qi, the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal exchanged looks before the Tiger Immortal quietly asked Jiang Liu.

"Oh, as for the matters of the ice cave, it's better for you not to know!" Jiang Liu, snapping back to reality upon hearing the Tiger Immortal's question, shook his head and responded.

After his reply, Jiang Liu paused for a moment before adding, "Furthermore, it's likely that someone else will try to inquire about the ice cave from you, either overtly or covertly. When that time comes, just answer them as you have told me."

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"Understood, Holy Monk, we get it!"

Realizing that there must have been an incident for Jiang Liu to specifically admonish them this way, the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal all nodded gravely.

Since the Holy Monk had told them to stick to their story, they would follow his instructions.

Moreover, since the Holy Monk didn't want them to know about these matters, it was likely that knowledge of it would bring them no good.

With all the necessary information shared and the conversation concluded,

Jiang Liu played a few more rounds of mahjong and then refrained from saying much more, eventually dispersing the group.

After leaving Flame Cloud Entertainment City, Jiang Liu floated in midair; he wasn't in a hurry to find Sun Wukong and the others, but continued to ponder deeply.

The Hongmeng Purple Qi had disappeared at the time of the Yuanling's resurrection.

And the Tiger Immortal, Deer Immortal, and Sheep Immortal were unaware of the existence of the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

So, where exactly did the Hongmeng Purple Qi go?

Who took it, or when was it taken?

"Eh, wait, there's something else that doesn't add up…" While absorbed in silent contemplation, Jiang Liu suddenly registered another inconsistency.

Did the dying Eastern Emperor Taiyi leave the body of the Great God Hongyun and the Hongmeng Purple Qi to his last remaining son?

So who is this last surviving child of the Eastern Emperor Taiyi?

Isn't it the final Golden Crow left behind by Houyi after shooting down the suns, known as Taoist Lu Ya during the Era of Deification?

And now, isn't he Master Wuchao?

"Master Wuchao, a Quasi-Saint in terms of cultivation level, why didn't he keep the Hongmeng Purple Qi for himself instead of sealing it within the body of the Great God Hongyun to hide it? That seems to be the biggest question, doesn't it?