Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1098: Master seven eight five is busy; the disciple undertakes the task.

Chapter 1098: Master seven eight five is busy; the disciple undertakes the task.

This was not because Jiang Chen was honest, but rather because even if he didn’t say it, Xing Tian would eventually speak up. For things that were destined to be impossible to conceal, naturally, there was no need to lie, lest it left a bad impression on Mother Earth.

"The Xing Tian Axe?"

"I am aware of this matter. Since Xing Tian has agreed, I will not be the one to refuse. Here, take the Xing Tian Axe."

As she spoke, Mother Earth raised her hand, and a glint of light burst forth, landing in Jiang Chen’s hands and transforming into an ancient and dark great axe.

This was indeed Xing Tian’s companion Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Xing Tian Axe, fashioned from a fragment of the Pangu Axe.

"Many thanks for your assistance, Mother!"

The affair progressed so smoothly that Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned before finally coming to his senses and hurriedly thanking Mother Earth.

Jiang Chen had thought that Mother Earth would make things difficult for him, then he would naturally suggest conditions. After a series of negotiations, they would reach an agreement, and only then would he get his wish and obtain the Xing Tian Axe.

But now it seemed that he had misjudged the benevolence of Mother Earth, who had no intention of troubling him. Her decisiveness was unexpectedly gratifying.

"There’s nothing to thank me for, this is after all Xing Tian’s treasure, and it is only right for him to decide. Otherwise, would I give the Xing Tian Axe to you?"

"Furthermore, I have long wished to give the Xing Tian Axe away, to sever Xing Tian’s attachment to it, and to allow him to cultivate in peace."

Mother Earth made it very clear that the reason she gave the Xing Tian Axe to Jiang Chen was entirely because Xing Tian had agreed. Had Xing Tian refused, no matter what Jiang Chen said, she would not have given him the axe.

From this, it was evident that Mother Earth still highly valued Xing Tian’s opinion; otherwise, she would not have taken his consent so seriously.

With the Xing Tian Axe in hand, Jiang Chen’s purpose for coming to the Reincarnation Palace was now half-achieved. Next, it would be his turn to employ his eloquence and persuade Mother Earth to join his alliance.

However, Jiang Chen pondered and decided to delay discussing his plans for the time being. It would not be too late to negotiate with Mother Earth after his cultivation reached the Quasi-Saint realm.

After all, for matters like forming an alliance, the stronger one’s power, the more confident one becomes. Otherwise, no matter how good your plans are, others may not take you seriously if your strength is lacking.

Jiang Chen had thought Mother Earth would trouble him, and it was only under such a pressing situation that he conceived the plan for an alliance. But now, given Mother Earth’s accommodating attitude, his plan naturally needed to adapt. He decided to wait for the right moment before speaking of this matter.

In the blink of an eye, thousands of thoughts had passed through Jiang Chen’s mind, and he had outlined his subsequent plan. Then, he bowed deeply and said, "I must also thank you, Mother, for helping my junior brothers and sisters to reincarnate."

Jiang Chen would have liked to leave immediately, but he couldn’t. Mother Earth had helped both the Jiejiao Sect and the Human Race immensely by aiding in the reincarnation of their gods. It was one thing if he hadn’t come, but since he had, failing to express his gratitude would be unforgivable.

"It’s a trivial matter, you need not dwell on it."

Enveloped in divine light, Jiang Chen couldn’t see Mother Earth’s face clearly, but her words greatly inspired him.

Mother Earth truly had a magnanimous heart, untroubled by the involvement of the Upper Qing Saints, she did not make things difficult for the Jiejiao Sect’s gods. She truly deserved the reputation of being a supremely compassionate being.

At this moment, Jiang Chen felt exceedingly ashamed of his prior suspicion of Mother Earth’s character. Observing her conduct, what does it mean to be magnanimous? This was it!

If all the Great Divine Transcendents of the Prehistoric World could be like this, what concern would there be for peace in Heaven and Earth and for all tribes to live and work in contentment?

"Mother’s mercy is beyond compare. I am deeply respectful," Jiang Chen said appreciatively as he paid his respects to Mother Earth.

Mother Earth could claim it was not a big deal, but Jiang Chen could not lack in displaying gratitude; it was a matter of integrity.

If someone did you a great favor and said no thanks were needed, would you really offer none? If you did so, who would help you in the future?

Therefore, Jiang Chen needed to remember this kindness and repay it when the opportunity arose, perhaps when Mother Earth asked for something, he could not refuse it.

"Rise," said Mother Earth.

She didn’t say much, only motioning for Jiang Chen to stand. In an instant, Jiang Chen felt an irresistible force acting upon him, lifting him to his feet.

Even this simple act of divine power made Jiang Chen realize the gap between him and Mother Earth, akin to the difference between an ant and a human.

Truth be told, if Mother Earth wished to, she could have killed Jiang Chen with a mere thought, without him having even the strength to resist.

From becoming a Saint, Jiang Chen was still far behind. Even when compared to some of the top-tier Great Divine Transcendents, he was still significantly short.

For example, an incarnation of the ancestor Kunpeng once nearly forced Jiang Chen to reveal all his hidden cards, compelling him to seek the help of many Taoist Masters of the Human Race to stand a chance.

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After expressing his thanks, the hall returned to its previous calm, until Jiang Chen, unable to resist the silence any longer, broke it.

"May I ask Mother Earth if my senior sister will not encounter any problems?" he inquired cautiously upon seeing Saintess Wudang still immersed in the Dao beside him.

She was so engrossed in comprehending the Dao that even the long conversation between him and Mother Earth failed to disturb her.

"There will be no problems. With the cultivation of Wudang as a Quasi-Saint, the Dao Rhyme of reincarnation here cannot harm her. On the contrary, it will even assist her in perfecting her own Dao and strengthening her foundation."