Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

The 7th Universe sent Gohan, Kakarot, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Buu, all of whom had reached the mid-stage of the Hunyuan Daluo Sanxian realm; while the 6th Universe sent Hit, Cabba, Wotti Maggetta, Frost, and Bodamor, who were only at the early stage of the Hunyuan Daluo Sanxian realm.

Without Li Xiuyuan's personal guidance, the outcome of this battle would have required some time to determine.

But it was no longer necessary at this point, as Universe 6 was completely crushed by Universe 7!

Therefore, Kakarot and the others won a complete victory, so Li Xiuyuan took Kakarot and Vegeta and wanted to go to Beerus's planet for training.

Because the resources there can better improve them, since they will soon be leaving this place and heading to a new parallel world.

However, coincidentally, he encountered Bardos during this time, and Li Xiuyuan naturally knew that his plan had begun.

Because of his complete victory over Universe 6, Bardos became very interested in finding out more about Li Xiuyuan.

Of course, they were very interested in this incredibly powerful angel, but the other party was too strong, almost at the peak of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

Therefore, Li Xiuyuan used all sorts of gentlemanly, rogue, and scoundrel-like methods he had used in his previous life on Earth to woo women.

Finally, hard work paid off, and by chance, he won over Bados's favor.

Taking advantage of the beastly nature of Li Xiuyuan, he seized the opportunity to win over this powerful woman. Furthermore, his strength was enhanced through cultivation, allowing him to master the time law he had always dreamed of.

Chapter 823 Return from the Journey to the West: Encountering Four People Through Cultivation

So, after Li Xiuyuan went through the Super Saiyan world...

Because he absorbed the power of a star core, he broke through to the level of a Primordial Golden Immortal. Furthermore, due to his possession of the Pangu Palace, he had already brought some Saiyans into the world of Journey to the West: The Sequel.

This was precisely the time when the demonic path was flourishing.

However, he knew that if he wanted to enter the Chaos Realm, or even the Dominator Realm, he would need to spend a long time cultivating in seclusion, and he also needed to enhance the strength of his evil corpse to advance to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage.

Therefore, he summoned the Saiyans, Broly, Vegeta, and others, and instructed Broly to be the secret guardian of the evil corpse demon ancestor Wutian, so that he could be rescued in times of extreme crisis. He then went into seclusion to cultivate.

At this time, the evil corpse demon ancestor Wutian had already reached the Great Perfection of Quasi-Saint realm, wielding the God-Slaying Spear, harboring the World-Destroying Black Lotus in his heart, and possessing the Chaos Pearl. His identity was that of the Lord of the Demonic Path. He thought to himself, "When my true form returns one day, at the time of the unification of the Three Realms..."

The sky was clear and blue that day, with colorful clouds drifting by.

After experiencing this ordeal, the White Dragon Horse's power reached the mid-stage of True Immortal. Because he had never returned home on the journey to the West, he separated from Tang Sanzang and his companions after completing the journey, and went home to visit them before setting off.

Meanwhile, Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, and the other two, having endured eighty-one tribulations, had already returned from their pilgrimage to the West. Tang Sanzang, also known as Jin Chanzi, had obtained the Buddhist scriptures and brought back one of the eighteen relics of Buddhism.

Having reached the quasi-saintly perfection realm, Wutian wondered if he could snatch the relic from Tang Sanzang to help him further improve his skills.

At this time, the four pilgrims were rewarded by the Buddha for their successful pilgrimage to the West and were granted titles.

Tang Sanzang, the Buddha of Merit.

Sun Wukong, the Victorious Fighting Buddha.

Zhu Bajie, the Cleansing Altar Messenger.

Sha Wujing, a golden-bodied Arhat.

Today, the Tang Dynasty is ablaze with lights, and fireworks and firecrackers fill the sky. This is a day of universal celebration.

The bustling streets were already teeming with pedestrians. The sounds of children playing, shopkeepers calling out, and vendors shouting filled the air, making everyone in Chang'an reluctant to leave.

The imperial city was even more bustling, with its magnificent golden walls and eighteen large palaces built around the main hall, echoing each other and surrounding the main hall, creating a scene resembling stars surrounding the moon.

"What a magnificent display of being surrounded by stars! When I dominate the Three Realms, I'll build this palace ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times more awesome and arrogant!" Wutian laughed as he headed towards the palace.

Vegeta, standing behind him and being a prince, smiled slightly in acknowledgment.

Inside the main hall, one could hear Wu Zetian happily stretching out her arms and saying, "Tang Sanzang! It's been so long since we last saw each other."

"Emperor Wu, how have you been lately? I miss the day when Sanzang left Chang'an to go to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures," Tang Sanzang said with emotion.

Empress Wu Zetian patted Tang Sanzang on the shoulder: "Indeed, one should look at a person with new eyes after three days of separation. You are now a Buddha of Merit."

"No matter what I am now, as long as Emperor Wu needs me, I will go through fire and water without hesitation." Tang Sanzang declared with great pride.

"Come! Come! Come! You four have had a long journey, please sit down and talk," the emperor said to the four. He then called to the palace maids, "Guards, quickly bring out the best wine and food! Today, Zheng will drink until he is completely drunk."

Pigsy: "Haha, that's right, that's right. Good wine and good food, bring on the good wine and good food quickly." But his eyes were lecherously staring at the palace maid's chest.

Wu Zetian: "Haha, Elder Pig is still as generous as ever, his carefree spirit is nowhere to be seen."

Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong shouted, "Fool! All you do is eat! You've become a Buddha, and you still haven't changed your gluttonous ways!"

Wu Zetian: "No problem, no problem. Eat and drink as much as you want, I'll make sure you have enough."

Pigsy: "Look, Monkey, the person who's hosting hasn't said a word, why are you making such a fuss? You're so annoying!"

Sun Wukong rubbed his palms together: "Are you itching for a beating again? Let's see how I deal with you."

Tang Sanzang: "Alright, let Wukong eat it. If you don't let him eat it, he'll feel uneasy and start thinking about other things."

Everyone laughed

Pigsy curled his lip, "See? You're just being nosy. Go eat your peaches."

Sun Wukong stopped and waved his hand.

At this moment, Li Xiuyuan, the Great Golden Immortal of Hunyuan, laughed loudly and said, "Golden Cicada, Emperor Wu, it's been a long time! I've missed you all a bit."

Tang Sanzang and Wu Zetian arrived at the sound and saw Li Xiuyuan, who looked like an enlightened monk but was actually a person who "eats and drinks meat but keeps Buddha in his heart." They exclaimed in unison, "So it's Li Hunyuan, the Great Golden Immortal! Long time no see, long time no see!"

After Li Xiuyuan finished speaking, he glanced at Wu Zetian with an expression unknown to everyone else, which made Wu Zetian blush with embarrassment.

Tang Sanzang, however, might not have realized this, after all, he was only a quasi-sage. Moreover, it was bestowed upon him by Li Xiuyuan. He then said, "If it weren't for Li Hunyuan, the Great Luo Golden Immortal, lending a helping hand to our journey to the West, allowing me the opportunity to transform into Jin Chanzi, our journey would have been far more perilous."

Li Xiuyuan paused for a moment, then recalled and said, "Not at all, Elder Tang, you're too kind. I was just adding to your good fortune back then. After all, you are also the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, and your own opportunities and blessings are already considerable. Besides, there's my good disciple Sun Wukong, whose quasi-saint level power is something few can rival on the journey to the West, don't you think? Monkey!!"

Li Xiuyuan looked at Sun Wukong mischievously and said...

Wukong knew that "this master Li Xiuyuan's abnormal strength is far beyond what Tang Sanzang, a quasi-saint, could compare to. He once used a god-slaying spear to overturn the Heavenly Palace. Compared to his own havoc in the Heavenly Palace, it's nothing." So he wanted to use his Fiery Eyes of Truth to scan and see if he had reached such strength. However, Li Xiuyuan was already at the Great Perfection of the Saint realm, so he couldn't see any clues.

Li Xiuyuan rolled his eyes at Sun Wukong and laughed, "You naughty monkey. Your master is now a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, how could you possibly see through me?"

Sun Wukong might not be very obedient in front of Tang Sanzang, but he was perfectly well-behaved in front of Li Xiuyuan, saying: "Disciple dares not be naughty anymore. Now that Master is a Hunyuan Daluo Jinxian, how dare I, a monkey, be arrogant and cause trouble at that level?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's eyes narrowed, then he chuckled. He had noticed Wutian and Vegeta on the roof and thought, "Could this be Wutian's doing, trying to steal the relic? But his efficiency is indeed remarkable." He decided not to interfere and let Tang Sanzang and his disciples deal with Wutian as they saw fit, without interfering himself.

Meanwhile, Wutian and Vegeta on the rooftop saw Li Xiuyuan there. However, since Li Xiuyuan was Wutian, but Wutian was not Li Xiuyuan, they initially thought that with only Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong, two quasi-saints, they could still seize the opportunity with their World-Destroying Demon Lotus. Now, this unknown, seemingly powerful Grand Immortal appeared to have a good relationship with Sun Wukong, and they felt a sense of apprehension.

At this moment, Pigsy, head bowed and snorting wildly, said with his stuffed snout: "Li Hunyuan, the Great Luo Golden Immortal, stop being so modest! We're already so familiar with each other, come on, eat your meat and drink your wine. You say, 'Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart!'"

Even Sha Wujing, who had been speaking out of turn, enthusiastically said, "Yes, we're all cultivating to become Great Golden Immortals of the Primordial Chaos. Let's not stand on ceremony with Emperor Wuzong. Look at my second senior brother, he doesn't hold back at all..."

This remark immediately triggered everyone's laughter again...

Chapter 824 The Dragon Spring Sword and Wukong's Golden Hoop are Taken Away

After the laughter subsided, the emperor ordered, "Guards! Bring me a seat! Today I'm going to eat and play to my heart's content with you all!"

Li Xiuyuan, equally charismatic, now exuded an air of grandeur as a Grand Luo Golden Immortal: "What a fine idea to drink until we're completely drunk! I'm willing to share your joy and sorrow."

He thought to himself, "When you've had your fill of food and drink, you'd better watch out for that brat Wutian. He's eyeing your relics covetously."

Night had already fallen in Tang'an City, and outside, a gentle spring breeze blew and streams flowed. Inside the palace, the people were also raising their cups in a toast, sharing delicious food and drink.

As the banquet drew to a close, Emperor Taizong sighed.

Upon seeing this, the crowd listened and followed the gaze...

Sun Wukong was displeased upon hearing this and said, "Old man, why are you looking so gloomy? Just say what's wrong. If I can help, I, Old Sun, will definitely help you, right?!" Sun Wukong glanced at Li Xiuyuan, who was eating and drinking, and thought to himself, "I haven't let you down with my two disciples, have I?"

Li Xiuyuan tapped the monkey's head and said, "If you want to go, you can go by yourself. Your master is very busy."

Meanwhile, on the rooftop, Wutian and Vegeta were preoccupied with how to obtain the relic from the four of them without resorting to violence. After all, they were new to the Three Realms and didn't yet have a complete grasp of the overall strength of the group. They were only at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm, while Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang were both Quasi-Saints, and with the addition of the unidentified Li Xiuyuan, their strength was considerable!

Seeing that he wasn't getting any laughs, the monkey looked at Pigsy and shouted, "Fool!"

The Clean Altar Messenger, spouting nonsense, yelled: "What are you doing! They're enjoying their meal, what are you doing! Help! Help! Say what you have to say, and Old Pig will be the first to fight him!"

Sha Wujing chimed in, "Yes, you guys, we'll definitely help if we can."

Tang Sanzang nodded slightly.

He then said, "Yes, Emperor Wu, we should be able to help you relieve your worries."

At this moment, Tang Sanzang, the last of the monks, spoke up: "Emperor Taizong, what troubles you? Let us hear them."

"Alright, then I'll say a few words to you all." The Emperor:

"This is truly a matter of great importance to Zheng. You all know the Dragon King of the Jing River, right? After he was killed by the Heavenly Court, the Dragon Spring Sword disappeared without a trace. You also know that the Dragon Spring Sword is of utmost importance, and the secrets within it are even more crucial." Wu Zetian shook her head helplessly as she spoke.

Li Xiuyuan then remembered the power of the Longquan sword. He asked, "System, this sword is exceptionally helpful to my merit points, sin points, and power, right?"

Then, Guo Biting's familiar voice rang out: "Of course, this Longquan sword is exceptionally valuable and will greatly help your advancement."

Upon hearing this, Wutian on the roof thought to himself, "With Sun Wukong here, this relic won't be easy to take. I'll wait until they leave, then I can snatch the relic from Tang Sanzang."

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel satisfied.

After hearing the system's reply, Li Xiuyuan adopted a righteous and imposing demeanor and said to Emperor Taizong of Tang, "This matter is entrusted to me and Sun Wukong." "Right, Monkey!"

Seeing that Wukong was joking, Tang Sanzang said, "Wukong, why don't you go with Li Hunyuan, the Great Luo Golden Immortal? With his strength, apart from a few others, no one in the Three Realms can stop him."

Little did they know that Li Xiuyuan was now ruthless and invincible.

Before Sun Wukong could speak, Li Xiuyuan interrupted, "Let's go, monkey. There's no time to lose. Let's set off now to avoid adding any more trouble for Brother Wu."

"Good! Good! Good!" Wu Zetian exclaimed three times in a row, showing how happy she was. She then promised, "If you can bring the sword back, I will be eternally grateful."

Li Xiuyuan looked disgusted and thought to himself, "My goal is the Longquan sword. Who needs your endless gratitude? Do you have anything more valuable than this sword?"

Li Xiuyuan, then pulling along the disgusted-looking Monkey King, flew alone towards the horizon...