I start by accepting Sun Wukong as my disciple and reshape the Journey to the West

Chapter 175 The Arrogant Lu Ya

Without the power of darkness, Tang Sanzang could no longer conceal his inner vulnerability. This was only the first hurdle on his journey to the West, yet it was already so terrifying. If he continued forward, what kind of trials awaited him?

"Xuantian, why don't we pull out his corrupted thoughts and shatter them? That would make things easier. He has neither Buddhist heart nor courage; such a puppet is not as useful as the corrupted one!"

Lu Ya's words startled Tang Sanzang. He, who had been dazed from fright, seemed to regain some of his clarity. He saw Ye Xuantian appear beside Lu Ya, looking at Tang Sanzang with an indifferent expression.

"He recites the books of sages and virtuous men, and speaks of the great principles of family and country, but when it comes to putting them into practice, he deviates from his true heart and tries to change the course of history! This is the bull demon that was possessed by Brahma."

"Clothed in tattered clothes, outwardly resembling a human, yet possessing the power of karmic fire within, this is the bear spirit possessed by Shiva."

"The spirit that is above all things is devoid of conscience. It would rather abandon its companions than lose any strength for itself. It harms others to benefit itself. This is the tiger spirit that Tianbo Xun possessed."

"Today, you have twenty-four ministers guarding your heart, so you have never been disturbed by the beastly heart of the Mosquito Daoist. Now that you no longer have a beastly heart, the Asura lineage has completely helped you escape the tiger's den, and Venus has blessed the human race's fortune and strengthened your physical body. Now you are qualified to go to the Western Paradise. Do you really want to stop here?"

Ye Xuantian spoke at length, so much so that Lu Ya couldn't help but cover his ears, as if what Ye Xuantian was saying was an extremely profound power.

Tang Sanzang knelt there blankly, not speaking for a long time. He looked at Ye Xuantian with a questioning gaze, as if Ye Xuantian were some incomprehensible being.

Ye Xuantian waved his hand, and the nine-ringed staff landed beside Tang Sanzang: "If you want to continue forward, then stand up with your staff and escape this tiger's den. Although I can only protect you a little, it will be enough for you to continue your journey. After you take on disciples, you will understand your true nature." Ye Xuantian's voice became even lower.

Tang Sanzang looked down at the cane beside him, where a golden light flickered, faintly revealing the shape of Venus.

At the same time, a golden road seemed to appear beneath Tang Sanzang, as if stepping onto it would allow him to cultivate immortality and attain enlightenment.

This thought was exceptionally firm in his mind, so much so that even the corrupted Tang Sanzang could not interfere with it.

Unfortunately, he was now trapped in the pit, finding it difficult to climb out. This pit was where the twenty-four ministers and he had previously hidden. Although he was now trapped here, the golden path before him was dazzling, and the three demon kings, Yin Hu, Xiong Ba, and Ye Niu, were no longer watching him covetously. Therefore, it seemed that all he needed to do to escape the pit was…

"Would you be willing?" Venus asked.

"Please lead the way, Star Lord!" Tang Sanzang said, his hand already grasping the nine-ringed staff. He then slowly stood up and took a step forward.

This one step landed him on the golden road.

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When the golden light faded, Tang Sanzang was still on a wide road. The potholes from before seemed to have disappeared, and everything was perfectly ordinary.

"You've managed to break free from your beastly heart and focus solely on the Dao. Your awakening speed is much faster than I expected. Now, move forward," Ye Xuantian said softly.

The sound was like the purest power in the world; just hearing it made Tang Sanzang feel much clearer-headed.

"Will I be alone on this journey to the West? Will I always have a star lord protecting me?" Tang Sanzang suddenly asked.

"Just keep going. When the time is right, you will naturally meet the person you are meant to meet. As for whether the Star Lord will continue to protect you, that depends on how firm your heart is in your pursuit of the Dao," Ye Xuantian explained. Hearing this, Tang Sanzang clasped his hands together and bowed to Ye Xuantian, saying, "Thank you, Sage!"

After speaking, Tang Sanzang picked up his cloth bag, led his white horse, leaned on his staff, and walked straight ahead.

Only then did Lu Ya release his hands from his ears, and his gaze towards Ye Xuantian held a hint of inquiry: "Xuantian, is there something you're hiding from me?"

Ye Xuantian had clearly said that there was no Daoist power or any magical power supporting him, but for some reason, Lu Ya couldn't stand to hear a word of it. He felt like his head was about to explode.

“What could I possibly be hiding from you! The place you’re going to next is the reincarnation site of Liu Quan. There, you must stop the remnant spirit of Brahma and make sure he doesn’t escape. Otherwise, Li Bai’s situation will be very difficult in the future, and it will also be very difficult to use Li Bai’s power to completely wipe out the Asura lineage.”

As Ye Xuantian finished speaking, his figure was about to dissipate, but at that moment, Lu Ya grabbed his hand.

"You know? How could you possibly know?" Lu Ya's face turned red, and he even looked somewhat exasperated.

"Hmm?" Ye Xuantian frowned slightly, wondering what was wrong with Lu Ya.

"Wu Daozi was able to stop the remnant spirit of Brahma and use the power of the Twenty-Four Ministers to suppress him and prevent him from escaping. I didn't realize that Tianbo Xun had already dissipated his own power, but you knew that and even had a backup plan. Are you deliberately humiliating me?"

Lu Ya's barrage of machine gun fire caused Ye Xuantian's lips to twitch slightly.

"Do you think I'm that free? How would I know that Wu Daozi could also enter Li Bai's realm of thought? I had no idea that Brahma was also going to escape. The power of the Twenty-Four Ministers was purely an extension of the general trend, and it was Wu Daozi's own talent that was strong enough."

"I didn't even notice the remnant spirit of Brahma escaping, I assure you!" Ye Xuantian said righteously.

"Is what you say true? You really didn't lie to me? What happened to Mara that day?"

“I sensed Tian Bo Xun’s attempt to flee. After all, he mobilized so much spacetime power at the same time, yet he was still erased by the poem of killing one person in ten steps. You underestimate the revealed Tian Bo Xun. He is ultimately the demon king beneath the Blood River.”

"So when I came here, I mobilized all the power of space and time and used the Jade Disc of Creation to devise his escape route. Coincidentally, it was right ahead, and Liu Quan was already waiting there. So if you went there earlier, it seems you could still catch up with him while he was still alive!"

After Ye Xuantian finished speaking, his figure quickly disappeared, giving Lu Ya no chance to leave him behind.

Lu Ya stood there for a long time before sighing: "The power I just triggered is definitely strange. Xuan Tian actually showed some humanity. Not only did he not blame me for letting Tian Bo Xun go, he even comforted me by saying that he did not sense the power of the Great Brahma."

“I’m not stupid. Although Wu Daozi has white hair, I can sense that he hasn’t been injured. The Twenty-Four Ministers couldn’t possibly have that much power. It’s the fate of the nation!”

"Never mind, let's go check on Tian Bo Xun's remaining spirit first! Liu Quan? Is he up ahead?"

(End of this chapter)