Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Chapter 342 The Mutation After Taking the Demon Emperor Pill

Looking at the character panel of Little White Dragon, Jiang Liu's heart was secretly shocked.

Who would have thought that a dragon ball from an Ancient Candle Dragon would be so powerful that it directly upgraded the character panel of Little White Dragon by one quality level? Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire

It's important to realize, that was just a flawed dragon ball.

"Impressive, no wonder even a giant python can transform into a Flood Dragon with it. Little White Dragon was originally the third Crown Prince of the Western Sea Dragon King, with purer blood. So, could the dragon ball truly reveal its full effect because of this?" In awe internally, Jiang Liu secretly nodded to himself.

It must be said, as one of the most powerful races since the dawn of creation, the innate power of the Dragon Clan is indeed astonishingly strong.

"Master, why could this guy, traveling tens of thousands of miles, come to capture you?" Just as Jiang Liu was focused on the character panel of Little White Dragon, suddenly, Zhu Bajie stepped forward and asked Jiang Liu.

"Bajie? What do you mean by that?" Hearing Bajie's inquiry, Jiang Liu was slightly moved inside, turned his head, and looked at him to ask.

"Master, don't you find it a bit odd? It's true that your reputation has spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths, but Julu Continent is still extremely far from Shanbu Continent. Why would the Flood Dragon traverse tens of thousands of miles to trouble you? Moreover, he clearly knew your whereabouts and grabbed you without any of us noticing!" Zhu Bajie spoke up and questioned Jiang Liu.

"It is indeed a bit strange!" Listening to Zhu Bajie's words, Jiang Liu's heart stirred slightly.

Yes, at the beginning, a Demon King from Flame Cloud Cave intended to poison and knock him out, then secretly take him out of the Flame Cloud Cave.

Previously, Jiang Liu held the mentality of going along with the plan to see who was targeting him, hence he was taken out.

Then, that Demon King was defeated by him, and almost simultaneously, the Fire Flood Dragon made its move.

Could this really just be a coincidence?

Was that Demon King acting under the orders of the Fire Flood Dragon, or was someone else directing all these behind the scenes?

If there truly was a director behind this, then who was it has become quite obvious.

"Master, with your wisdom, you must have figured out what is going on by now, right?"

Zhu Bajie raised his suspicions not to remind Jiang Liu but with a questioning mind.

In Zhu Bajie's view, his master's wisdom was unparalleled in the world, and he should have already realized these issues and even deduced the entire cause and effect.

"Holy Monk!? Are you suggesting there's a mastermind behind all this?"

Just at that moment, before Jiang Liu could speak, suddenly, a surprised voice sounded next to them, it was Red Boy who spoke.

Red Boy and Demon King Ox had already come over, clearly, Red Boy had just heard what Zhu Bajie had said.

"Holy Monk Xuanzang!? Do you really know something?"

Demon King Ox, having just lost his wife, was grieving, and upon hearing that all this might have been someone's scheme, his expression changed, and with a look of hatred in his eyes, he asked Jiang Liu.

Although it was a catastrophe, these events rarely lacked people's scheming; Demon King Ox certainly understood this.

After all, weren't there numerous manipulations behind the great Deification calamity back then?

"Whether it's really manipulative or not, I am only speculating right now and can't be sure. However, there indeed seem to be some odd aspects regarding this affair!" Upon hearing Demon King Ox's question, Jiang Liu's heart was slightly moved, and he immediately nodded and responded.

During the conversation, Jiang Liu recounted his experiences in the Flame Cloud Cave to both Demon King Ox and his son.

"So, it was like this!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, the faces of Demon King Ox and his son looked somewhat unpleasant.

So the origin of the whole issue was that someone in Flame Cloud Cave intended to poison him?

Although the death of Princess Iron-Fan was to mobilize the family to rescue Jiang Liu, the cause of it all was still because of the Demon King from Flame Cloud Cave targeting Jiang Liu.

Hence, fundamentally, it was difficult to say who owed whom and who wronged whom.

"This matter, I, old Ox need to thoroughly investigate!" Hearing Jiang Liu's description, Demon King Ox also realized the peculiarity of the situation and nodded, speaking somberly.

"In that case, it's up to you now!" Hearing Demon King Ox intended to investigate this affair, Jiang Liu thought for a moment and expressed his agreement.

The vengeance for his lost wife would naturally drive Demon King Ox to investigate forcefully.

Moreover, the main thing was that although he had a rough guess in his heart about all these, they were still his speculations after all, and saying them might not even convince Demon King Ox; therefore, the true nature of the matter still needed to be investigated by Demon King Ox himself.

Just like the matter of the Dragon King of Jing River, Jiang Liu himself clearly knew what the truth was, yet he did not mean to directly tell Little White Dragon, but rather guided him to investigate on his own.

After all, people always believe in the truths they uncover themselves; truths told by others carry some degree of doubt in their hearts.

"By the way..."

Just then, suddenly, Jiang Liu's heart stirred, and he flipped his hand, taking out a radiant Elixir from his personal storage space and handed it to Red Boy, saying, "This pill, I give it to you!"

"What kind of elixir is this!?" Watching the pill in Jiang Liu's palm, Red Boy licked the corner of his lips, instinctively desiring it, yet he held back from reaching out, merely looking at Jiang Liu with curiosity.

"Right? What is this pill!?" Even the Demon King Ox felt his gaze magnetically drawn to the Demon Emperor Pill.

"Some days ago, I had visited the Doushuai Palace. By a fortunate coincidence, I obtained this pill. It's said to be the 'Demon Emperor Pill,' capable of greatly enhancing a demon's aptitude—perfect for giving to Red Boy!" Now that everyone in the Journey to the West team was almost on the same side, Jiang Liu felt free to speak openly.

"A pill from the Doushuai Palace!?" Hearing this, Demon King Ox's eyes lit up, immediately recognizing the value of this treasure.

"Holy Infant! Eat it quickly! Since the Holy Monk gave it to you, you should not refuse!"

Which father does not wish for his son to become successful? Understanding the effects of the pill, Demon King Ox hurriedly urged Red Boy, aware of Supreme Elder Lord's alchemy skills.

"Okay!" Red Boy nodded, without saying much.

He then reached out and took the Demon Emperor Pill that Jiang Liu handed to him, opened his mouth, and swallowed it directly.

"How is it? How do you feel!?" Watching Red Boy swallow the pill, Jiang Liu and the others curiously watched him and asked.

"Feel? I don't feel anything!" Smacking his lips, Red Boy said with a hint of confusion.

"No feeling!?" Hearing Red Boy's words and seeing that there indeed were no changes in his appearance, everyone from Jiang Liu's party was stunned.

That shouldn't be, the Demon Emperor Pill looked extraordinary, so why was there no change upon consuming it?

Especially since Little White Dragon had just experienced significant changes upon consuming the Dragon Ball,

such as his white dragon body developing crimson patterns, and a four-clawed dragon turning into a five-clawed True Dragon—all signs of an enhancement.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

However, just as Red Boy finished speaking, suddenly, strands of crimson flame appeared on his body, and then, these flames began to multiply rapidly.

Within moments, Red Boy's body was completely engulfed in flames, making him appear as though he was devoured by fire.

"Holy Infant!" Watching as the sudden flames engulfed Red Boy, Demon King Ox's face turned pale, and he exclaimed in alarm.

"Father, don't worry, I'm fine. These flames are my own Samadhi True Fire!" Following the alarmed cry of Demon King Ox, Red Boy spoke.

"Ah, so it's like that!" Hearing Red Boy's words, Demon King Ox's shocked expression froze for a moment, then relaxed, slightly embarrassed.

Since it was Red Boy's own Samadhi True Fire, there was naturally no need to worry.

"Strange, why is my Samadhi True Fire suddenly out of my control!?" Bowing his head and looking at the burning flames on his body, Red Boy murmured, visibly perplexed.

"Hey, wait, haven't you noticed that the flame's color seems different!?" Just then, Jiang Liu suddenly pointed out, observing the fire on Red Boy.

Following Jiang Liu's remark, everyone indeed noticed that Red Boy's flames had changed.

The crimson color grew fainter and finally turned into a pure white.

"This is? White-colored Samadhi True Fire? Red Boy, your Samadhi True Fire has become more powerful! Its quality has also been enhanced!"

Standing nearby, Zhu Bajie, the most knowledgeable, looked at the now completely white flames on Red Boy and expressed his amazement.

"Improved quality of Samadhi True Fire? How so!?" Hearing Zhu Bajie's words, Red Boy asked, surprised.

"Your father knows this!" As the mount of the Sect Master Tongtian, Demon King Ox also had extensive knowledge.

At this point, a look of joy flashed across Demon King Ox's face as he said, "Samadhi True Fire is a wonderful fire of heaven and earth, formed from the merge of Stone Fire, which burns everything, with the perpetually burning Fire of Wood, and the Space-Unbound Sky Fire; hence, it possesses the unique effects of all three!"

At that, Demon King Ox paused slightly, then continued, "Previously, your fire was crimson, signifying it was Samadhi True Fire, but it was still in its initial stage. From what I know, above crimson, a higher quality is the flawless white, and beyond that, the highest quality is azure, symbolizing perfection of technique!"

"This azure-colored Samadhi True Fire, within the current Three Realms and Six Paths, belongs solely to the Supreme Elder Lord!"

"I see!" Understanding this, Jiang Liu was enlightened.

So, there were indeed grades of Samadhi True Fire quality?

Lowest level red, intermediate level white, and the highest level azure!

"But, Father, what about this golden color!?"

However, just at that moment, Red Boy suddenly spoke.

By then, as the white flames gradually gathered in Red Boy's hand, his other hand was raised, and there was a golden flame flickering in his palm...