Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

The Moon Palace, as always, was serene and cold, only now it seemed somewhat livelier compared to usual times.

For it was no longer just Fairy Chang'e and her Jade Rabbit dwelling within the Moon Palace, but also Fairy Zixia had joined them.

"Fairy Zixia, Fairy Zixia, will you tell me more about Holy Monk Xuanzang?" The Jade Rabbit now seemed to prefer the company of Fairy Zixia, and during idle moments often pestered her with requests to talk about Jiang Liu.

Firstly, perhaps because Fairy Zixia and Holy Monk Xuanzang were acquainted, the Jade Rabbit wanted to gather more information about the Holy Monk from her.

Secondly, perhaps because her original owner, Chang'e, possessed a naturally cold nature, whereas Fairy Zixia was relatively warmer-hearted, the Jade Rabbit preferred spending time with Fairy Zixia.

"You rabbit, why are you so interested in the affairs of Holy Monk Xuanzang?" Stretching out her hand, Fairy Zixia picked up the jade-white rabbit and hugged it close, shaking her head and sighing softly to herself.

That being said, Zixia did have a fondness for such a lively pet, so she began to recount some events related to Jiang Liu to the Jade Rabbit.

Even if it was the same stories, told again for the second, third, or even fourth and fifth times, Zixia found that the Jade Rabbit seemed to listen with relish each time.

Her narration took a full hour, and after there was nothing left to tell, Fairy Chang'e happened to call for the Jade Rabbit from afar, prompting Fairy Zixia to let go.

The Jade Rabbit said goodbye and hopped away towards Fairy Chang'e.

"Ah..." With the Jade Rabbit gone, Fairy Zixia stood alone in the corner of the Moon Palace, gazing at the starry night sky, a wistful sigh escaping her lips, her expression melancholic.

She wondered how Monkey was doing now and how far the Holy Monk and their group had traveled?

"Alone here, are you thinking about someone?"

However, just as Fairy Zixia sighed, suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from behind her.

Startled by the sudden voice behind her, Fairy Zixia turned to look and found that a mysterious female figure had, like a ghost, appeared behind her.

The figure was cloaked in shadows that obscured her true appearance, yet Zixia recognized her identity, as someone with such an appearance had surely come for a purpose.

"You're here again? I'm now residing in the Moon Palace and should not leave without necessity. What brings you to me?" Zixia asked the mysterious woman, who had been absent for so long before reappearing unexpectedly.

The woman's origins were a mystery; although she seemed to have been helping Zixia all along, her true intentions were unknown to Zixia, which made her cautious and defensive, suspecting that the woman's approach had an ulterior motive.

Zixia couldn't fathom why the woman would seek her out now, especially when she herself was bound to the Moon Palace and unable to leave freely in her spare time.

"I am here to retrieve what's mine!" said the woman with the graceful figure, her voice still calm, betraying no emotion as she spoke, "When you last went to Leize, I lent you the Map of Mountains and Rivers as a protective charm. Now, it is time you return it to me, isn't it?"

"Uh, that..." Hearing the mysterious woman's words, Fairy Zixia's face showed a trace of embarrassment.

While she was part of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, the Map of Mountains and Rivers had always been kept with Sun Wukong for safekeeping. Having ascended to heaven, Zixia had been preoccupied with how the Jade Emperor and the Empress would deal with her and had completely forgotten about the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

Unexpectedly, the mysterious woman had finally reappeared to claim it.

"What, you don't wish to return it to me?" Seeing the troubled expression on Zixia's face, the mysterious woman's voice cooled slightly, showing her anger.

"No, that's not it, you misunderstand. I had no intention of keeping it!" Hearing the woman's words, Zixia, knowing she was at fault, hurriedly responded.

"If that isn't the case, then produce it now and return it to me!" The shadowy figure extended her hand towards Zixia as she spoke.

"It's just that... the Map of Mountains and Rivers isn't with me at the moment!" Zixia replied with a troubled look, candidly admitting, "That treasure map is currently in Monkey's possession..."

"If that's the case, then you should go and retrieve it for me now!" The mysterious woman's outstretched hand withdrew as she spoke, her tone clearly tinged with anger.

"I would like to help you retrieve the Map of Mountains and Rivers, but I'm now staying in the Moon Palace and shouldn't leave without good reason, you see..." Zixia said with a troubled expression, shaking her head.

"Hmph, don't think I'm not aware that although you reside in the Moon Palace, the Jade Emperor has not confined you, forbidding you to leave! Stop making excuses. Since I lent you my treasure map, you must find a way to return it to me! Otherwise, don't blame me for being heartless!"

Gesturing dismissively, the mysterious woman in black gave Zixia no chance to argue further and made her demands clear.

"This... all right..." Hearing the woman's words, and considering that she was indeed justified in taking back the Map of Mountains and Rivers, Fairy Zixia pondered for a moment. Although she found it difficult, she still nodded and said.

"Two days, remember, you only have two days. Don't test my patience!"

As soon as Fairy Zixia agreed with a nod, the mysterious black-clad woman's figure instantly turned into a puff of blue smoke and disappeared in front of Fairy Zixia. However, her voice still clearly rang in Fairy Zixia's ears.

"It seems I must make a trip to the Lower Realm!" As the silhouette of the black-clad woman vanished, Fairy Zixia silently contemplated for a moment before shaking her head somewhat helplessly.

In the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, Holy Monk Xuanzang's fondness for the Map of Mountains and Rivers was plain for Fairy Zixia to see. At this time, asking for it back indeed felt difficult to ask.

However, the Map of Mountains and Rivers was, after all, borrowed by her. Returning it to someone else was only right and proper.

Therefore, despite feeling that it would be a bit difficult to bring up, Fairy Zixia understood that she had to do it no matter what.

After pondering deeply for a moment and making up her mind, she then bid farewell to Fairy Chang'e, saying she needed to go down to the Mortal World.

"Fairy Zixia, you're going to visit the Mortal World? Are you going to see Holy Monk Xuanzang!?" Upon hearing Fairy Zixia's words, Jade Rabbit's eyes lit up as it asked.

"Mm, if nothing unexpected happens, I should see the Holy Monk!" Since her purpose of descending to the Lower Realm was to seek out the Scripture Seeking Team, Fairy Zixia nodded and answered.

"Wow!" Hearing Fairy Zixia's reply, the Jade Rabbit Demon's eyes shone excitedly as it stared at Zixia, sparkling with enthusiasm, "Fairy Zixia, I haven't left the Moon Palace for such a long time. Please, take me with you to see the world below!"

"Jade Rabbit!"

Yet, before Fairy Zixia could respond, Chang'e approached, embraced the rabbit in her arms, and said, "In the Moon Palace, one must learn to be patient, to maintain serenity; only then can one be undisturbed as an ancient well. With your demeanor, how can you succeed?"

"Fairy Zixia, although the Jade Emperor hasn't confined you, it's still not good to be away for too long. You had better make it a quick trip," said Fairy Chang'e, holding the Jade Rabbit in her arms and looking towards Zixia.

"Alright, I understand!" Knowing that Chang'e's words were for her own good, Fairy Zixia nodded and, after giving a wistful glance at the Jade Rabbit Demon in Chang'e's arms, who was gazing at her with eager, tearful eyes, she gave a small smile, turned around, and left the Moon Palace, heading straight for the Lower Realm.

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With Fairy Zixia's cultivation level having reached the level of a Heavenly Immortal, her flying speed was very fast, and in a mere moment, she descended from the Heavenly Court and headed towards Jiang Liu and the others on the Journey to the West.
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However, while flying midway through the air, suddenly, Zixia felt her eyelids becoming heavier and heavier.

This sensation was like not having slept for a very long time, and the drowsiness was becoming increasingly intense.

"Hehehe, so you are Zixia!? Truly, you are very beautiful. No wonder even Sun Wukong, that stinky monkey, is so bewitched by you that his divine soul is turned upside down!" Time passed, uncertain how long, when Zixia, who was somewhat groggy, suddenly heard a mysterious and sleazy laugh in the universe.

"Who's there? Skulking around so sneakily?" Standing atop a white cloud, Zixia looked around and called out with a delicate voice.

"Hehehe? I am certainly not human..."

Following Zixia's words, suddenly, a swirl of black smoke distorted in front of her, and right after, a mysterious shadow dressed in a black cloak appeared before Zixia.

Shh!

Zixia didn't waste words on this sudden appearance of a mysterious figure; she took action immediately, pointing her finger and instantly shooting a streak of firelight from her fingertip.

This streak of firelight struck the mysterious figure before her with precision.

After being hit by the firelight, the figure let out a scream and its form dispersed immediately.

Relieved, Zixia thought that this mysterious individual, although seemingly out of the ordinary, wasn't difficult to deal with after all. Her spell had hit him with just one strike.

"Hehehe, you don't really think you killed me that easily, do you? Too naive..."

However, just as Zixia was letting out a sigh of relief, that mysteriously sleazy voice echoed once more.

Suddenly, the figure in the black cloak reappeared before Zixia.