Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1134 - 803 The Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit Within Reach

Chapter 1134: 803 The Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit Within Reach

"The treasure is still with me. Although my strength is not on par with the two Great Masters of the West, they still haven’t managed to take the accompanying spiritual treasure from me while I live,"

Although curious why Jiang Chen had asked this, the Ancestor of the Underworld River truthfully replied.

"That’s good to hear. I wonder if the Ancestor would be willing to trade with me. I am very interested in the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag," Jiang Chen did not beat around the bush and stated his purpose outright.

"You want to trade these two magic treasures with me? That is interesting. Even if I agree, what can you offer in return?"

"You should know, whether it’s the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus or the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, both are among the ten greatest Innate Spiritual Treasures of the Prehistoric World. Their value is beyond imagination. What kind of price must you pay to take these two top-tier magic treasures from my hands?"

"Innate Treasure, huh?"

The Ancestor of the Underworld River did not get angry at Jiang Chen’s words, but rather looked at him with interest, wanting to hear the conditions he proposed.

"This..."

Jiang Chen was momentarily silent, as he caught the implication in the Ancestor of the Underworld River’s words.

In his heart, the combined value of the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag was comparable to that of an Innate Treasure.

That is to say, if Jiang Chen wanted to take these two top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasures from the hands of the Ancestor of the Underworld River, he had to at least offer an Innate Treasure in return.

Indeed, calculating like this, the Ancestor of the Underworld River was completely justified. After all, the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, being related to the Chaos Treasure Chaos Green Lotus, were just weaker versions of Innate Treasures and had already begun to possess some of the abilities of Innate Treasures themselves.

Individually, they indeed weren’t as valuable as an Innate Treasure, but combined, their value was no lower than that of an Innate Treasure.

Thus, the demands of the Ancestor of the Underworld River were entirely justifiable. But obviously, Jiang Chen could not agree, or rather, he could not completely fulfill such a request. Innate Treasures aren’t cabbages found along the road—where could Jiang Chen find one to give to the Ancestor of the Underworld River?

"Considering the favors you have done for me, it would be difficult for me to put you in such a position. How about this, in recognition of you rescuing me and also helping to refine the Yuan Tu Abi Twin Swords, as long as you can help me escape, I am willing to give you the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag."

"As for the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus, this treasure is ultimately the sect-defining treasure of the Asura Sect. Although the Asura Sect has been destroyed, this treasure still holds a portion of the sect’s fate, which is of great use to me, so I can’t give it to you."

Seeing Jiang Chen’s difficulty, the Ancestor of the Underworld River took a step back and expressed his willingness to offer the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag without compensation to show his gratitude.

The act of stepping back by the Ancestor of the Underworld River, although seemingly considerate of Jiang Chen, actually contained a considerable scheme. He turned the tables from being passive to being proactive, aiming to dominate their upcoming conversation.

Since he was indebted to Jiang Chen, the relationship between the Ancestor of the Underworld River and Jiang Chen was never equal to begin with, always having Jiang Chen in the dominant position, with the Ancestor of the Underworld River enduring it unwillingly.

However, if Jiang Chen accepted the terms of the Ancestor of the Underworld River, then he would be owing him a favor, which would soften his tone, thereby losing the initiative and no longer being able to dominate the conversation; his position would shift from a strong one to an equal or even weaker one.

What seemed like a simple act would allow the Ancestor of the Underworld River to escape Jiang Chen’s control and seek greater benefits. On the other hand, Jiang Chen would lose his means to control the Ancestor of the Underworld River and would have to endure a significant loss.

Jiang Chen was well aware of these dynamics, so he would not agree to the Ancestor of the Underworld River’s conditions. Moreover, he would continue to throw bait to maintain and increase his dominance.

Unfortunately, from the moment Jiang Chen asked the Ancestor of the Underworld River for the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, their positions shifted—from someone approaching him for favors to him seeking favors, placing him at a disadvantage.

The situation had changed in an instant.

Therefore, to reverse this situation and regain dominance, Jiang Chen needed to throw a bigger bait to attract the Ancestor of the Underworld River’s attention.

Moreover, what Jiang Chen wanted were both the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, not just the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, which would not satisfy his appetite.

Previously, Jiang Chen had contemplated many ways of becoming a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial. But this was the first time he felt the state of Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial was so close.

All he needed to do was to acquire the 12th rank Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag and feed them to the Chaos Green Lotus.

Then, even if Jiang Chen did nothing and just found a place to hide, once the Chaos Green Lotus devoured the powers contained in these two treasures, the Red Gold Lotus Flower, and the arm of the Demonic Power of Destruction, Jiang Chen would naturally advance to Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial.

Yes, he didn’t have to do anything, just patiently wait for the Chaos Green Lotus to devour all the powers contained in those treasures, and then he would naturally become a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial.

And it wouldn’t just be any Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial, but rather, he would transform into a Chaos Demigod, achieving the state of Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial as the supreme Chaos Demigod. This was also a way of proving the Tao with the Power of the Chaos Demigod.