119: Return to Chang'an

Just as the puzzled Tang Ku was about to chase after him, he heard a voice by his ear say, "Don't worry, I summoned him!"

"It's Great Immortal Zhenyuan's voice?!"

Tang Ku was slightly startled, then heard Great Immortal Zhenyuan's voice say, "This fire beast has the aura of Samadhi True Fire, and he seems to have Cultivated in the earth's veins, so he has a lot of fire Qi. I need to use the power of this spiritual fire on him to Cultivate. Staying in his belly will actually be much safer! I'm about to fall into a deep slumber and won't respond anymore. Be careful, all of you!"

Tang Ku finally understood and nodded, "Then let's leave this place first!"

Everyone knew that Great Immortal Zhenyuan must have told him something, so they didn't ask any more questions. In fact, given that someone had already come looking earlier, this Wuzhuang Temple was no longer safe.

Under Nezha's control, Zun Zun piloted the shuttle to the base of the mountain. Everyone boarded the shuttle first, and after Tang Ku herded Brick onto the shuttle, he stood on the peak of Longevity Mountain and activated Kunpeng Mystic Skill, absorbing all the remaining Spiritual Qi of the mountain into his body.

Not leaving a single grain of food for the enemy—this was the teaching our ancestors gave us. Since ancient times, fortifying and clearing the fields has always been the best defensive strategy.

The shuttle was like a mobile fortress, and wherever they passed, they absolutely could not leave the enemy any opportunity to gain benefits. This was the best strategy.

"Where are we going now?"

Nezha asked.

"I've thought it over and over, and there's only one place that's relatively safe right now, and that's the Human Realm, Great Tang!"

Tang Ku said in a deep voice, "And, I also have some things I need to confirm in Great Tang!"

The others also agreed. After all, as a true celestial empire, the Great Tang's territorial Luck had always been prosperous, which meant that most of the world's Luck was concentrated in Great Tang. Generally speaking, whether it was immortals, gods, or Devil Kings, it was difficult for them to gain benefits from such a Human Realm nation. In fact, under the blessing of Luck, they wouldn't even dare to launch a full-scale attack.

Tang Ku glanced at Wu Zhen, who had a helpless expression while coaxing the crying Ao Lie, and secretly thought, "Even that so-called Master only dared to send Wu Zhen to probe Great Tang's bottom line... Hmm, if possible, she might have also received a mission to cause chaos in Great Tang, but unfortunately, I intercepted her."

"Good, then we'll go to Great Tang first!" Nezha said excitedly, "I haven't walked in the Human Realm for a long time. I heard that the Great Tang Kingdom is prosperous and a vibrant world. I really want to see it!"

Bull Demon King said, "I have never set foot in the Great Tang territory. If its Luck is sufficient, it might even help our Cultivation!"

He and Princess Iron Fan exchanged glances, and he saw his wife smile bitterly and helplessly, "I wonder where my child is now... Alas... I don't even know if he's alive or dead! Never mind, never mind, I'll go with you to Great Tang. Perhaps with the blessing of Luck, it can make us a bit luckier!"

Turning his gaze to Shi Jingmo, the Monk put his palms together and smiled, "Where Master goes, I naturally go too!"

Since they were in agreement, there was no need for further discussion. Their destination was Great Tang, and the shuttle suddenly activated.

..."Hmm, why do I feel like I forgot something?"

Tang Ku seemed to suddenly remember something, but then instantly cast it out of his mind, because he seemed to sense a powerful aura approaching the vicinity of Wuzhuang Temple. That was clearly the aura of the fellow named Darwin.

He hastily told Nezha to order their departure. The shuttle let out a joyful whistle, then transformed into a white light and vanished into the air.

A figure suddenly appeared on the mountaintop, only to find that the place was already deserted.

Darwin's expression was no longer as carefree as before, but rather solemn. He looked in the direction the shuttle had disappeared, frowned, and muttered to himself, "Although that person's strength is lacking, he's a good opponent. It seems he already anticipated my arrival... Great Tang? Heh heh, I'll be the first to occupy it, sooner or later!"

With that, he turned and flew back to his lair, calculating thousands of times in his mind, feeling that his plan was the most reasonable and sensible among all the Great Leaders, and he couldn't help but feel somewhat satisfied.

At the shuttle's speed, without consuming a large amount of energy, it took only about ten-odd minutes to reach the Great Tang territory. Under Tang Ku's command, it flew directly towards the capital, Chang'an.

Speaking of which, he hadn't been gone for very long, but in just under half a month, astonishing changes had occurred outside Chang'an City.

It was now nighttime. The scene of a hundred ghosts walking at night that Tang Ku had witnessed when he returned earlier had completely vanished. Around the city, for hundreds of miles, under the bright night sky, it had become incomparably clear and peaceful. Faint golden rays of Luck, appearing and disappearing, diffused outwards from Chang'an City as its center, and seemed to be continuously spreading further.

"With this level of Luck, ordinary evil spirits and monsters no longer dare to approach..."

Tang Ku couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Looking at the city, it was already curfew time. Street vendors had begun to pack up their tools and stalls, and shops were putting up their shutters, preparing to close for the night.

Everything seemed very peaceful...

Tang Ku finally relaxed. Nezha, this time, was surprisingly much smarter, looking at Tang Ku and saying, "Sanzang, are you afraid that Chang'an will experience the same strange situation as Chechi Kingdom?"

"Exactly!"

Tang Ku said, "I plan to make Great Tang our base... The enemy is powerful. If it's just a few of us, we're no match for them at all. So we have to find a way to recruit soldiers and horses, and make the Human Realm our fundamental strength... Hmm, I'll take you to meet someone, and arrange our accommodation at the same time. Once everything is settled, I still need to go to a place to check it out!"

The others didn't understand why, but since this was Tang Ku's hometown, he was naturally considered the host here, so everyone had no objections.

When the group appeared on the street, the Jinwu Guards on night patrol were instantly stunned. Immediately, the leader, holding a long saber, pointed in Tang Ku's direction and roared, "Who goes there, daring to violate the curfew?"

Tang Ku put his palms together and smiled faintly, "General, do you still remember Poor Monk?"

The general was slightly startled, squinted for a long time, then suddenly waved his hand, telling his subordinates behind him to sheathe their sabers, "Put them away. It's the Holy Monk returning... Hmm, Holy Monk, Your Majesty has decreed that as soon as you return, you may enter the palace directly to meet him, regardless of the hour!"

Tang Ku bowed to them with his palms together, then led the others behind him towards the Imperial Palace.

Bull Demon King had now transformed into human form, clicking his tongue repeatedly, "This place is indeed a Forbidden Ground for demons, but I didn't expect that even though I'm a demon, I could enter safely. That's strange!"

"Because there's a formidable person in this city!" Tang Ku looked in the direction of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, "It seems the lessons I gave him before weren't in vain!"