Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1081 - 776 Head-body imbalance_2

Chapter 1081: 776 Head-body imbalance_2

It was just hidden in the depths of the bloodline, hard to be ignited. But Xing Tian, through a series of crafty maneuvers, successfully ignited the inherently inactivatable ferocity. No one else could match that feat.

"Senior, had you mentioned this earlier, wouldn’t I have understood?"

Jiang Chen now truly understood why Xing Tian was so eager, willing to offer up the fragments of the Pangu Axe he had collected over many years, to ask for Jiang Chen’s help in resolving the Sha Qi of this place.

On one hand, the calamity here was caused by him, so it was naturally his responsibility to deal with the aftermath. On the other hand, it was also for his own sake.

His body was undergoing transformation, beginning to turn into that of a Fierce Beast. Under normal circumstances, by paying a certain price, Xing Tian could still resolve the issue, and even turn the misfortune into an opportunity to strengthen his cultivation.

But the current situation was clearly not normal. As long as the Sha Qi of this place remained unresolved, Xing Tian’s body would continue to draw endless strength from it. In such circumstances, no matter how hard Xing Tian tried, it was impossible to bring his body back to the right path.

Therefore, if he wanted to restore his body to its original state, the first thing Xing Tian had to do was to completely eliminate the Sha Qi here. Compared to his own safety, what were external possessions worth?

"Tsk tsk..."

"Senior, your problem seems to be quite a big one. From what I can see, even if you resolve the Sha Qi here, it won’t be easy for you to reclaim your body," Jiang Chen said as he stepped forward and carefully checked Xing Tian’s body.

This was not Jiang Chen being alarmist, but the truth of the matter. From the examination he had just conducted, Jiang Chen could determine that under the refinement of the Sha Qi, Xing Tian’s body had completely transformed into the state of Primordial Chaos, and in terms of strength, it even surpassed Xing Tian’s head.

It was only because Xing Tian’s main consciousness was still in the head that he had this advantage. Otherwise, his body could easily overpower his head.

Just how strong Xing Tian’s body was could be seen from his recent performance – merely releasing his battle intent nearly tore Jiang Chen’s consciousness away and dragged him into a spiritual battlefield.

Such power had already exceeded that of some Great Divine Transcendents. In a head-on confrontation, with only his head remaining, what could Xing Tian use to fight his own body?

No chance of winning!

To be honest, if it were other races with physical problems, it would be easy to just replace the body, but not for the Witch Clan.

Their body was their everything, the seat of their cultivation. Even the loss of an arm would be a sign of a severe blow to their vitality.

More critically, it was typically difficult for a member of the Witch Clan to get injured, but once they were, recovery was very difficult. The injuries referred to here are not minor ones like coughing up blood, but major ones like losing limbs.

If an arm broke and was promptly reattached, it didn’t really affect the Witch Clan. However, if the arm was not only broken but also destroyed, then Limb Regeneration was an issue that could severely damage their vitality.

Indeed, many people misunderstood, thinking that since the Witch Clan’s cultivators focused on their bodies, their flesh must be mysterious, capable of Blood Rebirth.

In fact, that was not the case at all. The Witch Clan took a formidable path, which was to make the body incredibly hard, refining it to be comparable to Innate Spiritual Treasures, even Innate Treasures.

In such a state, others simply could not break through the Witch Clan’s physical defenses and naturally could not defeat them.

It was precisely because the Witch Clan focused all their efforts on making their bodies harder that once they suffered an injury, recovery was extremely difficult.

In a nutshell, the Witch Clan rarely got injured, but if they did, it was life-threatening.

To put it more simply, the Body Refining Method of the Witch Clan, similar to that of the Demonic Way, pursued the path of immortality, where no matter how they were attacked, they remained undamaged.

On the other hand, other Body Refining Methods pursued the path of indestructibility, where no matter the attack, they would instantly recover from any injury.

Although these two methods differ, their goal is the same – to achieve an Eternal Indestructible Body.

Jiang Chen dared to claim that his physical body was even more formidable than that of the Ancestral Witch because he had pursued two paths simultaneously, embodying both indestructibility and immortality.

Through the Divine Ability of the Taoist Ancestors and the Merit Gold Wheel, the ultimate achievement on the path to indestructibility would be to cultivate the Eternal Indestructible Body, the pinnacle of the Path of Indestructibility.

Through the Divine Ability of the Demon Ancestor and the Sin Treasure Wheel, one could ultimately cultivate the Eternal Indestructible Body, representing the highest achievement of the Path of Immortality.

Jiang Chen’s cultivation of these two Supreme Divine Powers was complemented by his understanding of the profound mysteries of Pangu Great God’s physique and parts of the Chaotic Demigod’s physique, which led him on both paths until he reached the Supreme Dao Fruit of being both immortal and indestructible.

It could only be said that Jiang Chen dared to venture down this path due to a series of coincidences and numerous heaven-defying opportunities that shaped his uniqueness. Therefore, his cultivation method was inimitable, and others, even if they practiced the same techniques, could not achieve his level of accomplishment.

Xing Tian, although formidable, wasn’t as fortunate as Jiang Chen; hence, he could not afford to abandon his body.

If he were to abandon his body, it wouldn’t exactly render him useless, but it would be almost as bad. The difficulty of re-cultivating a body as powerful as the one he currently possessed would be tantamount to starting his cultivation anew.

Hence, Xing Tian had no choice. No matter the cost, he had to reclaim his physical form.

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"You’re right, even if the problem with the Sha Qi here is resolved, suppressing this body of mine is still no easy task,"

"Ah, these years, relying on the Sha Qi before me, I’ve watched my body cultivate from a point where it was inferior to my original self, progressing step by step to surpass my former level. This feeling is utterly maddening!"

"It’s only because Mother Earth left me some fallbacks, otherwise, I would have already been devoured by this body."

Jiang Chen understood what Xing Tian was saying. The master being weaker than the servant was never a good thing. But he was not afraid. With Mother Earth behind him, his body wouldn’t be able to cause much trouble.

However, if a cultivator aspires to be a peerless powerhouse, it’s best to rely on oneself. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Xing Tian did not want to seek help from Mother Earth.

His cultivation was for himself, not for Mother Earth. To spend his days seeking Mother Earth’s assistance was out of the question.

"Senior, as a descendant of Pangu, blessed with extraordinary fate, this body, although remarkable, should hardly pose a problem for someone of your stature. In fact, it may even bring about a blessing in disguise, improving your cultivation even further. Once more, I extend my congratulations to you in advance,"

Having retracted his gaze, Jiang Chen conveyed his congratulations to Xing Tian.

Such was the advantage of having a powerful supporter. In truth, both Xing Tian and Jiang Chen were well aware that the Sha Qi of this place, though seemingly a significant issue, could be resolved if Mother Earth truly decided to, and it was well within her capabilities.

The reason Mother Earth had not intervened thus far was likely to teach Xing Tian a lesson, to remind him not to be so reckless in the future. After all, Mother Earth could protect him momentarily, but she could not protect him for a lifetime. In the end, a cultivator must rely on oneself.

With Mother Earth as his safeguard, Xing Tian naturally wouldn’t panic, for he knew that when things ultimately went beyond salvageable, Mother Earth would definitely not abandon him.

But Xing Tian had his own pride and did not want to depend on Mother Earth for everything. He wanted to resolve troubles he had caused by his own means. Hence, there lay the reason for his transaction with Jiang Chen today.

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"Senior, could you tell me about the time you ascended to the Heaven Court? I’ve always felt something peculiar about that incident,"

Because he was privy to Xing Tian’s secret, Jiang Chen’s relationship with him had grown closer. Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Chen tried to inquire about some of the ancient secrets.