Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1017 - 740 Nan Hua_2

Chapter 1017: 740 Nan Hua_2

Huang Jiao, the Immortal Person, if he wanted to grow up into an adult capable of causing disturbances, would need at least twenty years, even with others’ help.

Did he think he was Nezha? Born able to run and jump?

Impossible. Under the current circumstances, if Huang Jiao, the Immortal Person, acted ordinarily, it would still be fine. But if he were like Nezha, showing extraordinary signs from birth, it wouldn’t be long before he was found by Jiang Chen.

And then, there would be no "and then." Once they found the reincarnated Huang Jiao, could Jiang Chen possibly leave him be?

"I overlooked something. If Huang Jiao wants to grow up safely, he must appear no different from ordinary people during his youth. Only in this way would he not attract attention."

"Once he comes of age, someone will surely lead him into the Dao. Only then can the plan of the Earth Dao Country proceed."

"That person who leads him into the Dao will be key, and this person must be related to the Human Race!"

Thinking of Huang Jiao, Jiang Chen suddenly remembered something.

Given Huang Jiao’s situation, after reincarnating, he would inevitably be influenced by the enigma of conception. If he wanted to retrieve the memories of his past life, someone must guide him; otherwise, as a mere mortal now, could he awaken the memories of his past life and comprehend his true self?

However, with the resurrection of the Nine Tripods and the Nine States barrier protecting the Nanbuzhan Continent, unless Jiang Chen granted permission, foreign races could definitely not enter the Nanbuzhan Continent.

This meant that, under the isolation of the Nine States barrier, the Mystic Sect could not start from outside to help Huang Jiao retrieve his past life memories. They would have to start from within the Human Race.

In other words, when the time was right, a master from the Human Race would come forward to guide the reincarnated Huang Jiao into the Dao and thus awaken his past life memories.

"I had forgotten, there are indeed people from the Mystic Sect within our Human Race."

Jiang Chen suddenly felt a headache coming on. It is said that the most robust fortresses often crumble from within. The Great Divine Transcendents of the Mystic Sect have been positioned within the Human Race for many years, and no one knows how many people within the Human Race are inclined towards the Mystic Sect.

There is no doubt, inside the Human Race, there are definitely masters who favor the Mystic Sect, a fact almost known to all. The Human Race cannot stop this. With the great influence of the Mystic Sect, who could resist the temptation to join?

What Jiang Chen needed to consider was exactly how many people within the Human Race favored the Mystic Sect. Such people would neither be few nor many.

If few, they would not have much impact. If many, there would be no need for the Human Race to fight the Mystic Sect; they could just surrender.

"Since the birth of the Human Race, the Mystic Sect started propagating its doctrines among them, and the entanglement runs deeper than one can imagine. Trying to investigate is practically impossible to begin."

Jiang Chen had no intention of investigating which individuals within the Human Race stood with the Mystic Sect because it was unnecessary; nothing substantial could be figured out from such an investigation. The obvious ones were people like the law temple master.

As for those hidden in the shadows, if they did not expose themselves, how could you investigate? Moreover, making a big fuss about this matter would easily cause panic within the Human Race and could potentially lead to significant issues.

"Well, this matter can only be taken one step at a time," Jiang Chen shook his head, feeling rather helpless.

Logically, among the Human Race, anyone who practiced the Immortal Dao could possibly be associated with the Mystic Sect. Yet among the Human Race, the number of cultivators practicing the Immortal Dao was vast; within ten, at least five might be involved.

With such a large base, continuing the investigation was virtually impossible. The only thing Jiang Chen could do now was take one step at a time.

Even though he knew well that the reincarnated Huang Jiao in the Human Race was the future Zhang Jiao, what good was that knowledge? Just by a name, trying to find someone in the vast Nanbuzhan Continent was as difficult as finding a needle in the ocean.

Furthermore, the schemes of the Great Divine Transcendents of the Mystic Sect were hardly that simple. Perhaps, the reincarnated Huang Jiao had already changed his name. It was just a mortal name, after all, easy enough to change and nothing serious.

Trying to find someone by name alone seemed impossible.

However, the Nanhua Immortal.

Thinking of this name, Jiang Chen fell into deep thought.

Nanhua Immortal, the Sub-Saint Zhuang Zhou, in the future was the one who passed the Scripture of Great Peace to Zhang Jiao, leading him into the Dao.

Zhuang Zhou and Zhuangzi, undoubtedly, were from the Human Race and one of the Pre-Qin philosophers. Likewise, he was also a disciple of the Mystic Sect and held a very high position within it.

Take the Master of the Mystic Sect’s Law Hall, for example. His status within the Mystic Sect might not even be comparable to Zhuangzi. Such a person, standing on the side of the Mystic Sect, wouldn’t surprise anyone.

However, Zhuangzi keeps a low profile and has never intervened in the affairs of the Human Race, wholly devoted to wandering freely, either traveling within the Three Realms or visiting the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds. It’s so rare to see him that many people subconsciously overlook his existence.

If he were like the Master of the Law Hall, constantly stirring up trouble among the Human Race, then it would be difficult for others to ignore him.

"Nanhua Immortal, I had forgotten about him; he is also an unstable factor. Unless something unexpected happens, he is the guide for the reincarnated soul of Huang Jiao the Great Divine Transcendent."

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen figured out how to find the reincarnated soul of Huang Jiao the Great Divine Transcendent. He just needed to keep an eye on Nanhua Immortal, see who he has been in contact with among the young, and who he has imparted Divine Abilities to. That person is most likely Huang Jiao the Great Divine Transcendent.

Knowing how to find Huang Jiao the Great Divine Transcendent, Jiang Chen didn’t feel happy because a new problem arose. Where was Nanhua Immortal?

The Pre-Qin philosophers are more mysterious than one another, with intricate backgrounds, visible only if they reveal themselves voluntarily; otherwise, outsiders can’t easily investigate them. Prying into someone’s background unprovoked is just asking for enmity.

What Zhuangzi’s origins were, Jiang Chen didn’t know; where he is now, Jiang Chen also didn’t know. He wasn’t capable of finding Zhuangzi.

The Pre-Qin philosophers, none of whom are weaker than the Quasi-Saint level, are all formidable. If they truly wish to hide, unless a Saint intervenes, no one can locate them.

"Zhuangzi..."

"This person is worth noting."

Since he was aware of future developments, how could Jiang Chen not take precautions? However, he was indeed unable to leave the Nanbuzhan Continent at this time. But that wasn’t a problem; the Human Race wasn’t dependent on him alone as a master.

Finding a few masters to keep an eye on Zhuangzi wasn’t difficult.

With a thought, Jiang Chen informed his ancestor, Jiang Xuan, asking him to locate someone to monitor Zhuangzi’s whereabouts and see if they could find him.

"Nanhua?"

"What do you need him for?"

"He won’t intervene in human affairs."

After receiving Jiang Chen’s message, Jiang Xuan actually replied to Jiang Chen and asked him about his interest in Nanhua.

"Hearing the elder say that, do you know Nanhua Immortal?"

Jiang Chen didn’t answer Jiang Xuan’s question; instead, he inquired about Nanhua’s background. From his tone, it was apparent that he was quite familiar with Nanhua Immortal.

"There’s nothing worth hiding. Nearly all the upper echelons of our race know that Nanhua is the incarnation of the Great Mystic Master of Xuan Du, a member of the Great Ancient Human Race."

Jiang Xuan did not conceal anything, clearly stating the origin of Nanhua Immortal, who was the eldest disciple of the Human Sect, the Great Mystic Master of the Great Ancient Human Race.

The Saint of Taiqing has only one direct disciple, Xuan Du, who hailed from the Great Ancient Human Race. Legend has it that during the Great Ancient period, Xuan Du, in seeking apprenticeship, would worship at every mountain and river he encountered, not knowing how many famous mountains and great rivers he had revered.

Unfortunately, those residing in these famous mountains and great rivers deemed Xuan Du’s qualifications too poor, and none came forward to take him as a disciple.

In the end, it was the Saint of Taiqing, impressed by his incredible perseverance, who personally took him as a disciple and bestowed upon him the name Xuan Du.

To achieve Tao, one must possess at least one of three qualities: great perseverance, great wisdom, or great fortune. Xuan Du was a man of great perseverance, which is why the Saint of Taiqing favored him and took him as the only disciple, the inheritor of the Human Sect’s doctrine.

Among the disciples of the Three Sects, Xuan Du might not be the strongest, but he was the most not to be provoked. Rarity is a measure of value, and so it is with disciples.

The Saint of Taiqing had only one disciple, and if you were to kill him, would the Saint of Taiqing be alright with that? With Xuan Du gone, it would mean cutting off the lineage of the Human Sect, and no matter who was responsible, the Saint of Taiqing would relentlessly pursue them.

Therefore, within the Chaos World, few dared to provoke Xuan Du.