Capítulo 1443: Chapter 1441: Bittersweet Jieyin

Saint!

As the giant hand, overwhelming the sky, descended to grasp Jiang Liu, everyone, including Jiang Liu himself, knew it was a Saint making a move!

Otherwise, with the attack power of the Godslaying Spear, no Quasi-Saint could force Jiang Liu into the ground!

“Which Saint made a move? Could it be Sect Master Tongtian?”

Starting with a sky-shattering sword qi, Jiang Liu naturally suspected Sect Master Tongtian!

Faced with treasures like the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation that significantly boost one’s strength, all six Saints would be tempted and have motives to act!

However, as the palm aimed to grab him, Jiang Liu understood that now was not the time to consider which Saint was attacking him!

What should he do to protect himself?

Forget it! A Saint personally took action against him; even if he was invincible at the Quasi-Saint stage, could he withstand the means of a Saint?

In an instant, Jiang Liu contemplated over a dozen strategies, only to abandon them all!

Jiang Liu realized that if it were truly a Saint making a move, no matter how hard he tried, it would be futile!

“Stop!”

However, just as the giant hand was about to descend, suddenly, a loud shout echoed between heaven and earth!

This shout seemed to resonate throughout the entire world!

Immediately afterward, the Jieyin Treasure Banner appeared, standing before the giant hand, blocking it!

The appearance of the Jieyin Treasure Banner clearly indicated who was making a move, and this was self-evident!

“Jieyin made a move to save him, so who was the one attacking? The Three Pure Ones? Or Goddess Nvwa?”

Jiang Liu looked at the giant hand and the Jieyin Treasure Banner in the sky, pondering to himself!

Faced with treasures like the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, even Goddess Nvwa, who once helped him, might intervene to seize it!

Just like Kunpeng would expend effort to revive Master Wuchao when needed!

But during the struggle for Hongmeng Purple Qi, Kunpeng would not give any face at all!

The opportunity for Successful Saintly Cultivation is not something even brothers can yield!

When a Saint makes a move, ordinary people cannot interfere!

Soon, both the Jieyin Treasure Banner and the giant hand disappeared, evidently, the Saint’s struggle had shifted to a Void Realm confrontation!

“Master, are you okay?”

At this moment, Sun Wukong and others gathered around Jiang Liu, helping him up!

“Guanyin Mantra!”

“Healing Holy Hand!”

Without wasting words, seeing his health bar indeed depleted significantly, Jiang Liu immediately used two skills to swiftly boost his health points back!

“Just who made the move?” Jiang Liu said, gazing at the sky!

Pondering secretly, since Jieyin intervened, the suspects are the Four: the Three Pure Ones and Goddess Nvwa, right?

“Though the first move was sword qi, it shouldn’t be Sect Master Tongtian!” After thinking for a moment, Jiang Liu first ruled out Sect Master Tongtian!

Although Sect Master Tongtian had motives, if he truly made a move, it wouldn’t be Jieyin alone resisting, but Zhunti should’ve joined in resistance too!

The strength of Sect Master Tongtian is indeed formidable!

“Master, it probably won’t be Supreme Elder Sage either!”

Seeing Jiang Liu pondering which Saint made a move, Zhu Bajie spoke up, vouching for Laozi!

“Oh? Why?” Listening to Zhu Bajie’s words, Jiang Liu glanced at him, asking.

“I have some understanding of Supreme Elder Sage; if he truly wanted the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, he wouldn’t hide but would act openly!”

“As he claims to be the leader among the Six Saints, he acts dignified and forthright!” Zhu Bajie explained to Jiang Liu.

These words made Jiang Liu contemplate for a moment before nodding secretly!

This indeed fits Laozi’s character; like last time when Laozi wanted to seize his Tai Chi Diagram, he hadn’t intended to act covertly!

So, with Laozi and Sect Master Tongtian’s suspicions ruled out, only Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable and Goddess Nvwa remain!

If choosing the most suspicious among these two, Jiang Liu felt Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable’s suspicion should be at least sixty to seventy percent, while Goddess Nvwa’s is only thirty to forty percent!

Even from a personal perspective, there should be some grudges between him and Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable!

Whereas with Goddess Nvwa, at least the goodwill is still present!

“Master, do you think there’s a possibility it was Zhunti?”

Just when Jiang Liu felt Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable was the most suspicious, Sun Wukong suddenly said this!

These words caused Jiang Liu and others’ expressions to change!

Zhunti made the move, and then Jieyin resisted? That’s impossible, right?

Who doesn’t know their relationship in the world, as close as if they were one person!?

However, despite the initial disbelief, upon further consideration, Jiang Liu suddenly found that Sun Wukong’s words made a lot of sense!

Isn’t one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop exactly the best trick of Jieyin and Zhunti?

Moreover, not long ago, didn’t Randeng Buddha, following the orders of the two Sect Hierarchs, try to make me hand over the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation?

More importantly, this kind of underhanded scheming seems to be exactly what Jieyin and Zhunti excel at, isn’t it?

Originally, it seemed that Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable was the most suspicious, but now, Jiang Liu realized that perhaps Jieyin and Zhunti were the most suspicious!

“Monkey, what you said makes sense!” After thinking it over, Jiang Liu immediately praised Sun Wukong.

About an hour later, in the void, the Jieyin Treasure Banner appeared once more, hovering in front of Jiang Liu.

“Greetings, Sect Hierarch!” Jiang Liu bowed to the Jieyin Treasure Banner!

“Xuanzang…”

The voice from within the Jieyin Treasure Banner sounded, and upon careful listening, there seemed to be a hint of weakness in the voice!

“The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation is invaluable, yet it is not a treasure you can wield. Today, I sensed it and was able to rescue you in time. If there is a next time, I may not be able to intervene in time!”

“Therefore, let the Sect Hierarch keep the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation for you temporarily? When the right opportunity arises, I will return it to you!”

“Conclusive evidence!” Hearing Jieyin suddenly speak of managing the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, Jiang Liu secretly murmured to himself!

It also served as conclusive evidence for Sun Wukong’s previous suspicion!

Was this indeed a play directed and acted out by Jieyin and Zhunti?

Otherwise, why would he be so eager to propose managing the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation for me?

“Thank you, Sect Hierarch, for your rescue!”

Despite his inner thoughts, Jiang Liu did not reveal anything outwardly. He lowered his head and thanked Jieyin first!

With that said, Jiang Liu followed up with a question to Jieyin: “May I ask, Sect Hierarch, which Sage attacked me just now?”

Although Jiang Liu felt that this was a play directed and acted out by Jieyin and Zhunti, it was merely his own speculation. Therefore, he still wanted to clarify from Jieyin which Sage had attacked him!

Let’s see if he can answer!

“The Venerable Sage is not someone you can deal with now. Even if I told you, it would be of no use. It is better that you don’t know!”

Hearing Jiang Liu inquire about which Sage attacked, Jieyin’s tone clearly hesitated for a moment before responding!

“Alright then!”

Hearing Jieyin’s unwillingness to disclose, Jiang Liu naturally had his suspicions, nodded, and refrained from saying anything further!

However, with that, Jiang Liu continued: “In truth, it is not that this disciple is unwilling to let the Sect Hierarch manage the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, but now, the formation is no longer in my hands!”

“What? Not in your hands? Whose hands is it in now?” Hearing Jiang Liu’s response, the voice from the Jieyin Treasure Banner noticeably heightened in pitch!

“Previously, during the war between the immortals and mortals, the Supreme Elder Sage aimed to seize the Tai Chi Diagram in my possession. Therefore, I thought that other Sages might covet the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, so I entrusted it to the Human Emperor for safekeeping!”

Jiang Liu bowed his head and spoke.

Silence!

The Jieyin Treasure Banner floated in midair in silence for a long time!

The Jieyin of the Void Realm, upon hearing Jiang Liu’s response, was nearly so enraged that he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood!

He’d rather entrust the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation to the Human Emperor than let me keep it?

Filled with anger, Jieyin almost wanted to crush Xuanzang with a flick!

However, compared to Zhunti, Jieyin remained somewhat calm!

The situation had reached such a point that even if he crushed Xuanzang, it would be of no use and would delay the progress of the Journey to the West for Scriptures!

Therefore, after several dozen breaths of silence, the voice from the Jieyin Treasure Banner resounded once more: “I see, Xuanzang, your consideration is quite thorough, well done!”

“Having the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation in the hands of the Human Emperor is indeed safe! Well done!”

“In that case, concentrate your mind on the great undertaking of seeking scriptures! The scripture-seeking journey is nearing its end, so do not waste any more time!”

After these words fell, the Jieyin Treasure Banner broke through the void and departed!

Bittersweet!

Watching the Jieyin Treasure Banner leave and hearing Jieyin praise him with a feigned commendation, for some reason, Jiang Liu suddenly felt a bittersweet sensation!

He felt that as a Sage, Jieyin was rather pitiable at this moment!

However, while feeling a pang of sorrow for Jieyin, Jiang Liu also felt a sense of great relief!

Having been gravely injured by a single sword, and now seeing the Sage who once wanted to strike him, forced to praise him against his will…

This indeed made Jiang Liu’s thoughts much clearer!

“Alright, Wukong, let’s continue our journey!” Having mostly recovered from his injuries, Jiang Liu straightened himself up and spoke.

Of course, on this Journey to the West, Jiang Liu wouldn’t forget to send messages to Li Shimin and Yuanling!

For the sake of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, the two Saints of the Buddhist Sect had personally taken action against him, so he’d advise them to be cautious as well!