Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 1193 - 835 Kunpeng, I killed your man for your own good, you should thank me_2

Kunpeng’s ancestor kept silent, but Jiang Chen didn’t let up on him, pursuing him relentlessly and bringing up his origins in their confrontation.

As everyone knows, Kunpeng is considered the greatest traitor of the Ancient demon clan, and many even believe that their downfall was due to Kunpeng’s ancestor’s betrayal at a crucial moment, fleeing with the Hetu and Luoshu.

Under these circumstances, the Demon Clan’s hatred for Kunpeng’s ancestor naturally exceeds that of the Human Race, and no power tolerates traitors.

The Ancient demon clan deeply detests Kunpeng’s ancestor, and naturally, the remnants of the demon clan hiding in the Northern Netherworld would definitely wish him harm.

Jiang Chen’s argument was correct; by rooting out these remnants of the demon clan, he had actually done a great favor for Kunpeng’s ancestor, eliminating a significant hidden danger. Therefore, Kunpeng’s ancestor should not complain and ought to thank him instead, which would be both logical and reasonable.

"So you’re saying I should thank you?" Kunpeng’s ancestor nearly spat the words out through clenched teeth.

He felt that Jiang Chen was truly adept at verbal assassination; he was rendered speechless and found himself at a loss, with no way to retaliate, and even feeling obligated to thank the other party.

Furthermore, he noticed that Jiang Chen had been acting overly confident recently, dropping the respectful title he used to address him with and now calling him a "Fellow Taoist."

"Of course!"

"Kunpeng’s ancestor should indeed thank me properly. After all, I have resolved a major threat for you."

"Of course, if the legend were false and instead of harboring enmity, you actually shared a deep connection with the Ancient demon clan, then disregard my previous words. You indeed shouldn’t thank me; in fact, you should hate me."

Jiang Chen nodded naturally, expecting Kunpeng’s ancestor to thank him.

"Yes, I really should thank the Human King. However, I hope that next time you act, you give me some notice to avoid any misunderstanding,"

With gritted teeth and a forced smile, Kunpeng’s ancestor managed to express his thanks to Jiang Chen.

He seriously didn’t want to say a word of that, but he couldn’t help but comply. Jiang Chen had made his point so clear that if Kunpeng’s ancestor failed to express gratitude, he’d appear guilty and leave himself vulnerable to criticism.

Indeed, it would be utterly nonsensical for him to show anger instead of appreciation when Jiang Chen eliminated his enemies, as it would suggest that something was amiss.

Therefore, he had to act pleased, and those North Sea masters who had died, regardless of what they claimed to be before, had to, and must now be considered remnants of the demon clan.

"Well said, well said!"

Jiang Chen responded with a smile, leaving it unclear whether he took Kunpeng’s ancestor’s words to heart.

At the same time, Jiang Chen was deeply shocked. He hadn’t expected that, despite his humiliation of Kunpeng’s ancestor, the latter could still swallow his anger.

This was a ruthless man, capable of enduring what others could not, and would surely become a great threat to the Human Race in the future. Subconsciously, Jiang Chen firmed up his resolve to kill Kunpeng’s ancestor.

Once he unified the Human Race and gained enough power, that would be Kunpeng’s ancestor’s death date.

"Hmph, if the North Sea demon clan are remnants of the demon clan, then what about my disciples? They are legitimate disciples of the Mystic Sect, so surely they can’t be remnants of the demon clan, right? Thus, why would you kill them?"

"Jiang Chen!!!"

Just as Kunpeng’s ancestor had been silenced by Jiang Chen, and before Jiang Chen could catch his breath, several Mystic Sect’s Great Divine Transcendents appeared, fixing their gazes on Jiang Chen with an intense hatred that seemed almost corporeal.

Obviously, these Divine Transcendents had disciples who died under Jiang Chen’s group attacks, or they wouldn’t be so furious or seek Jiang Chen for an explanation.

"Whether or not they are remnants of the demon clan is something I cannot be certain of, but what I can confirm is that since they died under my Divine Ability, they undoubtedly deserved death."

Even when threatened by several Great Divine Transcendents, Jiang Chen’s face showed no trace of fear, his attitude even more arrogant as he bluntly stated that those he had slain deserved death.

"Very well, ’deserved death.’"

"Then, please, Human King, tell us how our disciples deserve to die,"

The several Great Divine Transcendents, outraged to the point of laughter, stepped forward together, encircling Jiang Chen, clearly ready to attack should his response prove unsatisfactory.

"My Divine Ability targets only those who bear me ill will, regardless of their origin or identity. Anyone who harbors the intent to kill me falls within the range of my Divine Ability’s attack."

"This means that if your disciples perished, it is because they harbored enmity toward me."

"In light of this, don’t they deserve to die?"

With these words, Jiang Chen’s voice grew even more stern, and he cast a cold glance at the Great Divine Transcendent.

In an instant, these Great Divine Transcendents found themselves at a loss for words.

Just because someone holds a murderous intent towards you, you kill them? Isn’t that overbearing? It certainly is, but to the Great Divine Transcendents, it seemed only natural.

If you intend to kill me, then I should strike first to eliminate the threat. What’s wrong with that?

Not only Jiang Chen but virtually all Great Divine Transcendents operated this way. Given this, what right did they have to accuse Jiang Chen?

Harboring a murderous intent without the other party knowing is one thing, but being discovered and then slain by them can only be blamed on one’s own carelessness, not on others.

...

They initially believed that Jiang Chen had gone on a blind killing spree, but now it appeared that their own disciples had been actively courting death, leaving the Great Divine Transcendents in an awkward position.

Of course, it was only awkwardness, as Great Divine Transcendents are not obligated to be reasonable; their strength afforded them that privilege. So even without reason, they could forcefully have a part of it.

There was no doubt about Jiang Chen’s Divine Ability. Although bizarre, there were many strange Divine Abilities in this world, some even odder than his, so they were no longer surprised.

Suppressing their embarrassment, these Great Divine Transcendents were ready to twist the facts and demand justice from Jiang Chen.

No matter if they had any legitimate argument, their disciples had died, and as the culprit, Jiang Chen was expected to provide an explanation.

What if I’m unreasonable!

However, before the Great Divine Transcendents could speak, Jiang Chen preemptively questioned them, "Look at the disciples you’ve taught. I hadn’t even made a move against them, and they already bore the intent to kill me."

"If one day I took action to reorganize the Mystic Sect, would they have tried to assassinate me on the spot?"

"The Taoist Ancestors appointed me the Lord of the Shenxiao House of the Mystic Sect and tasked me with upholding its laws. The title was meant to facilitate my actions, but it seems this responsibility has become a death warrant for me."

The disciples of the Mystic Sect are regarded highly, and not just anyone may kill them, yet Jiang Chen could. For he was the Lord of the Shenxiao House, personally appointed by the Taoist Ancestors, with the right to administer the sect’s punishments. Any Mystic Sect disciple who violated its rules could justly be condemned by Jiang Chen.

Harboring murderous intent towards him, the Lord of the Shenxiao House, indisputably transgressed those rules. Far from being wrong, Jiang Chen’s actions were commendable, and he would be praised by the sect members.

With this confidence, Jiang Chen naturally did not fear the threats of the Mystic Sect’s Great Divine Transcendents. Whoever dared to challenge him would be disrespecting the Taoist Ancestors, a crime the Great Divine Transcendents could not afford to bear.

"You... you..."

"Twisting the facts!"

Jiang Chen had not acted in his capacity for many years, causing many to forget he held the title. When he suddenly mentioned it, the Great Divine Transcendents finally realized with a start that Jiang Chen had that identity.

And then, they were dumbfounded...

Facing Jiang Chen, they could be unreasonable, but if they were unreasonable with the Taoist Ancestors, they would be heading towards a dead-end.

"Elder sirs, you are my seniors, and as a junior, I should not be harsh with you, but your actions have been truly disappointing."