Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1131: Demon Ancestor Inheritance_2

Chapter 1131: Demon Ancestor Inheritance_2

"Alas, the Tao of Primordial Chaos, how difficult it is?"

"After the Taoist Ancestors, only Donghuang Taiyi achieved it through his own cultivation, while the others, Di Jun relied on the fate of unifying the Heavenly Realm, and Di Jiang relied on the fate of the great land, both using external forces."

Underworld River Ancestor shook his head, quite pessimistic about claims that Jiang Chen could become a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial. After all, he was one of the closest to achieving it in the Chaos World and naturally knew how hard it was to overcome that threshold.

"Moreover, are you so certain that I would definitely lend you a helping hand? If I help you, I would be placing myself against many in the Mystic Sect, possibly becoming a public enemy. Then what would happen even if you managed to rescue me?"

"It wouldn’t be long before I would still end up sealed."

Suddenly, Underworld River Ancestor changed his tone, speaking to Jiang Chen in an inscrutable manner.

It seemed he was inclined to refuse collaboration with Jiang Chen.

Now, the behavior of Underworld River Ancestor was peculiar, his face filled with curiosity as he stared at Jiang Chen, wondering why Jiang Chen was so sure that he would agree.

Collaborating with Jiang Chen meant standing against the Mystic Sect, and those who opposed the Mystic Sect seldom had a good end. Although Underworld River Ancestor would not die, he likely could not escape being sealed again.

So, even if Jiang Chen rescued him, what then? In the end, wouldn’t the situation remain the same as it was now, still in a state of being sealed? Therefore, why should he go out of his way to help Jiang Chen?

"Haha, Ancestor really knows how to joke, in the vast Chaos World, besides me, who else could help you?"

"Furthermore, even though there is a possibility that you might be resealed after I rescue you, it remains just a possibility. Who can predict the future? What if you find a sliver of hope and carve out a slice of heaven for yourself?"

"But if I do not rescue you, you will just be sealed here until the arrival of the Immeasurable Kalpa, accompanying Heaven and Earth to their demise."

"I rescue Ancestor, and Ancestor still has a sliver of hope. If I do not rescue Ancestor, then Ancestor truly would have no hope at all."

Jiang Chen was indeed certain that Underworld River Ancestor would help him because, like him, Underworld River Ancestor had no other choice but to help him.

"That’s right, before coming here, although I was confident in persuading Ancestor, there was still a hint of uncertainty. But after hearing the secret Ancestor shared with me, I knew, Ancestor would definitely cooperate with me."

"It seems, as an elder of the Heaven and Earth, Ancestor also knows how much my second master hates people gossiping about him behind his back."

Thinking back to what Underworld River Ancestor had said about the relationship between the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord and the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign, Jiang Chen really couldn’t help but want to laugh. Underworld River Ancestor was practically handing him leverage on a silver platter.

Before this matter was mentioned, the relationship between Jiang Chen and Underworld River Ancestor could still be considered equal, but after this incident, Underworld River Ancestor was completely put in a passive position, to be manipulated by Jiang Chen.

If the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign knew that this matter was revealed by Underworld River Ancestor, the face-loving Sovereign would hardly let it rest. Adding an extra seal on Underworld River Ancestor would be the least of his actions.

"You..."

Upon hearing these words, Underworld River Ancestor’s face immediately darkened, and he almost couldn’t help but curse aloud.

He never imagined that this secret he had hidden for so many years would be tricked out by a mere boy, truly tarnishing his reputation.

"Fellow Daoist truly has brilliant tactics. This transformation technique was so flawless that even I couldn’t see through it, it really is as if reached the stage of perfection, I suspect that even if the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord himself came, he wouldn’t be any better."

While feeling depressed internally, Underworld River Ancestor was also secretly shocked. How had Jiang Chen managed it? When impersonating the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord, he hadn’t noticed any flaws at all.

One should know, in the Chaos World, though many impersonate the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord, to say that someone could perfectly replicate him, both in form and spirit, without any discrepancies, is practically unheard of. It’s just that everyone sees through it but does not speak of it.

Yet Jiang Chen did well, showing not a single flaw all throughout. If not for the Yuan Tu Abi being undeniable truths, Underworld River Ancestor would truly believe that the person before him was the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord.

"In the Chaos World of Primordial, how can one manage without a few handy tricks? From now on, I’m going to rely on these tricks for sustenance, so it’s better not to ask, elder."

Jiang Chen certainly wouldn’t tell Underworld River’s elder that his ability to handle this situation wasn’t due to his own transformative techniques being exceptionally brilliant, but because he had employed the power of the Dao Mirror.

The existence of the Dao Mirror might not be easily concealed, but for its abilities, Jiang Chen planned to conceal as much as possible. The reason for this was simple: the capabilities of the Dao Mirror were particularly well-suited for setting traps; at critical moments, they could play a significant role.

Just like now, Jiang Chen, impersonating the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord, even the elder of Underworld River couldn’t tell the difference.

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"Elder, let’s not digress; I want to ask you something. You mentioned earlier that you had received part of the Demon Ancestor’s inheritance. I wonder if there is anything about the Slaying God Spear in it, or perhaps, about the Immortal Slaying Swords?"

Recalling what Underworld River’s elder had previously mentioned, Jiang Chen was curious and asked. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment inquiry by Jiang Chen, but was related to rescuing Underworld River’s elder.

Since he was already impersonating the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord, he might as well go all the way, intending to use methods of the Demonic Way even in rescuing Underworld River’s elder.

Acting in such a role, one must play it fully; otherwise, all the groundwork laid previously would be wasted if he resorted to the origin of the Sun, Moon, and Stars Map to break the seals on Underworld River’s elder. Wouldn’t all the previous effort be for nothing then?

Wouldn’t that be just openly telling others that it was I, Jiang Chen, who rescued Underworld River’s elder? Hence, rescuing Underworld River’s elder was possible, but he couldn’t use conspicuously identifiable artifacts, or everyone would immediately pinpoint Jiang Chen without even looking for evidence.

The rescue of Underworld River’s elder was best accomplished using methods of the Demonic Way, which would then be attributed falsely to the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord. Among the Demonic Way, the only items capable of breaking the seals left by the two saints of the west on Underworld River were two Innate Treasures from the Demon Sect.

The Slaying God Spear and the Immortal Slaying Swords!

Of course, after the self-destruction of the Demon Ancestor, one of these Innate Treasures had disappeared without a trace, and another had been disassembled by the Taoist Ancestors and could no longer be reassembled—neither were within Jiang Chen’s reach.

But that wasn’t important, for with the Dao Mirror in hand, as long as he could obtain the inheritance about these two artifacts, he could use it as a basis to emulate part of the peak power of these two treasures with the Dao Mirror, thereby breaking the saintly seal on Underworld River’s elder.

That’s why Jiang Chen asked Underworld River’s elder about the inheritance of these two Innate Treasures in the Demon Ancestor’s legacy.

"Why do you ask this?"

"The inheritance of the Slaying God Spear is scarce, but that of the Immortal Slaying Swords is quite comprehensive; except for the Immortal Extinction Sword, the other three swords are all included."

"Speaking of which, I must thank the Demon Ancestor for enabling me to cultivate the Dao of Slaughter to this extent today. Had I not received his inheritance, my comprehension of slaughter wouldn’t be so profound."

Though Underworld River’s elder was puzzled about why Jiang Chen asked this, seeing the seriousness with which he spoke, the elder knew something was up and responded truthfully.

"Except for the Immortal Extinction Sword, the other three swords are all accounted for? That’s really great!"

Hearing the answer from Underworld River’s elder, even Jiang Chen couldn’t hide the excitement in his heart.

Because the missing Immortal Extinction Sword’s inheritance was with him, and now obtaining the three swords’ inheritance from Underworld River’s elder meant he had gathered the whole Immortal Slaying Swords’ inheritance.

Of course, Jiang Chen also knew that Underworld River’s elder’s inheritance of the three swords probably didn’t include any other parts, just the three swords themselves; otherwise, witnessing the complete array of Immortal Slaying Swords, Underworld River’s elder’s reaction would be more than what it was now.

"Elder, you are saved now!"

With his spirits lifted, Jiang Chen excitedly shouted to Underworld River’s elder.

In choosing between the Slaying God Spear and the Immortal Slaying Swords, Jiang Chen naturally favored the latter. Not only could this artifact connect with the Demonic Way, but it could also link up with Jiang Chen himself.