Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 230 - 230 220 Visitors from Gouchen Heavenly Palace

230: Chapter 220 Visitors from Gouchen Heavenly Palace 230: Chapter 220 Visitors from Gouchen Heavenly Palace “Kid, it looks to me like you’re asking for death!” Each word from the great demon that had just appeared was directed at Jiang Chen.

Murderous intent was overflowing in his eyes.

If it weren’t for the human elites lurking in the shadows and the Sun God staff in Jiang Chen’s hands, he would have killed Jiang Chen by now.

The Demon Clan of the Eastern Sea had dominated the Eastern Sea for many years; they had never suffered such indignity even when the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns were still alive…

Ah, no, during that time it was even worse for them.

They had to hide deep in the Eastern Sea, fearing that the Human Emperor would casually annihilate them.

It should be said that since the end of the Ancient Times, the Demon Clan of the Eastern Sea had not suffered such humiliation; they always strutted around the Eastern Sea.

Jiang Chen’s public humiliation today ignited their fury, which one could easily imagine.

It was just that Jiang Chen was too mysterious, making it hard for them to gauge his strength.

If it were anyone else, they would have taken action earlier.

Casually gripping the Sun God staff, Jiang Chen responded coldly, “The demon is spouting unfounded claims and falsely accusing this deity.

Killing him is actually letting him off cheaply.”

“If it weren’t for the special circumstances right now, I wouldn’t merely extract his demonic soul and suppress it in the layer of Thunder Fire, where he’ll be tormented by the burning day and night.”

“Making unfounded claims?” The white demon put away its feather fan and stared intently at Jiang Chen, “So, according to you, you came to the Eastern Sea to exterminate demons on behalf of the Jade Emperor’s decree?”

“If that’s the case, may I ask the Heavenly King to present the decree of the Jade Emperor for us to see.”

While speaking, the white demon instantly surged with an immense killing intent, firmly enveloping Jiang Chen, apparently preparing to kill him if he could not produce the Jade Emperor’s decree.

Seeing the white demon’s actions, the other demons around also demonstrated their vigor, suppressing Jiang Chen together.

Unwilling to lose in terms of disposition, the human elites around also released their vigor, confronting each other in a standoff.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

At this moment, Jiang Chen suddenly laughed and said to the white demon and others, “The Jade Emperor’s decree, I indeed don’t have.”

Boom!

The pressure unique to the Great Luo Golden Immortal rose from the white demon’s body, making the world and void tremble.

A vast power emerged, like an endless river surging towards Jiang Chen.

Just when a big battle seemed about to break out, Jiang Chen suddenly continued, “However!”

Upon his words, everyone paused their movements.

Their gazes uniformly shifted to Jiang Chen, anticipating a reasonable explanation.

Jiang Chen’s impending words were of utmost importance.

If he couldn’t convince the Eastern Sea Demon Clan, a large-scale war between the two races might be inevitable.

Pulling out the waist badge that symbolized his identity, Jiang Chen said in a loud voice, “This deity, Jiang Chen, the master of the Demon Suppression Temple in the Gouchen Heavenly Palace, is appointed by Emperor Gouchen as his personal soldier.”

“You of the Eastern Sea Demon Clan, disrespect the imperial edict and repeatedly invade the Human Race, killing innocent lives, causing the relationship between humans and demons to become increasingly tense.”

“Hearing about this, the Emperor became extremely unhappy.”

“So, I, the Demon Suppression Heavenly King Jiang Chen, to ease the Emperor’s worries, specially descended to the lower realm armed with his decree, leading the army to slay those demons who are deliberately damaging the relationship between the two clans, in order to alleviate the increasingly tense relations.”

“So, do you still have any doubts?”

A good reason, irrefutable.

The Jade Emperor couldn’t manage the Eastern Sea Demon Clan, but Emperor Gouchen certainly could.

Because Emperor Gouchen is recognized as the master of all demons, not only by Heaven and Earth but also by all the demons in the Chaos World.

Being part of the Demon Clan yet disrespecting Emperor Gouchen’s command is certainly more severe than offending Heaven Court.

At the very least, it would result in expulsion from the race, or at worst, being hunted down by demons throughout the world, bringing untold misery.

Since his reign, Emperor Gouchen has been dedicated to promoting peaceful coexistence between humans and demons.

At first, his efforts did not yield any results, but as the Emperor made persistent efforts, the relationship between the two clans did somewhat ease.

At least on the surface, the two clans would not have any major conflicts, but there was still incessant strife behind the scenes.

Later, the Emperor was ordered by Heaven to reside in the Fire Cloud Cave and henceforth he became reclusive.

Absence of his suppression made the long eased relationship between the two clans tense again.

The emperor’s orders thus became empty words.

Even though they turned into empty words, the Emperor’s orders still existed and were not withdrawn.

Now, Jiang Chen was using the name of the Emperor’s personal guard to punish those demons who did not respect the Emperor’s orders, and no one could really find fault with him.

Of course, there is a loophole here.

Jiang Chen did not have any decree at all.

He hadn’t even met the Emperor.

Where could he get a decree from?

Every reason above was concocted by him.

Want an explanation?

Jiang Chen casually created one.

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“Emperor Gouchen’s edict?”

Upon hearing Jiang Chen’s words, all the little demons panicked.

The master of the Demon Clan was a figure high above, far removed from the mundane, normally existing only in legends.

At this moment, someone claiming to be acting on his orders to punish the Eastern Sea Demon Clan brought considerable shock to these demons.

Whatever the East Sea Demon Clan did to incur the wrath of such a big shot to personally issue the order!

The little demons wouldn’t question Emperor Gouchen, they will only think that it must be their overlord who made a huge mistake and angered the supreme ruler of the heavens, thus causing today’s calamity.

For a moment, the little demons couldn’t help but feel dissatisfied with their leader.

Of course, despite their dissatisfaction, they weren’t foolish enough to show it.

The little demons were silenced, but the big demons weren’t.

The White demon’s pupils shrank slightly as he asked Jiang Chen, “Friend, you’re carrying out the emperor’s order, do you have any proof?”

Having heard Jiang Chen was a personal soldier of Emperor Gouchen, the White demon was affected, his tone becoming softer, not as aggressive as before.

Even the way he addressed him changed, not calling Jiang Chen a youngster anymore but a friend instead.

Shaking his head, Jiang Chen proudly responded, “No, I’m carrying out his verbal decree.”

With that, Jiang Chen asked the White demon, “Do you know what a verbal decree is?”

Of course, the White demon knew what a verbal decree was.

But the matter of attacking the East Sea Demon Clan was so big, claiming he was carrying out a verbal decree seemed far-fetched.

But, the fact that the East Sea Demon Clan violated Emperor Gouchen’s order couldn’t be denied, since they indeed had violated it.

Emperor Gouchen hadn’t participated in worldly affairs for tens of millions of years.

Who would remember his commands?

If it wasn’t for Jiang Chen’s mention today, the demons wouldn’t have recalled this matter.

Although suspicious of the truth of Jiang Chen’s words, considering their side was indeed wrong, the White demon was somewhat guilty and didn’t know how to respond, falling silent.

However, a big demon reacted in time, crossed through space, and rushed to Emperor Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace to verify the truth of Jiang Chen’s words.

Taiyi Golden Immortals have the ability to control space, not to mention Daluo Golden Immortals.

With a thought, they could cross millions of miles, faster than any escape technique, almost equivalent to teleportation.

Therefore, that big demon arrived at Emperor Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace quickly.

Then, he learned from his acquaintances in the Heavenly Palace that Jiang Chen had never been to the Heavenly Palace, let alone carrying out the Emperor’s verbal decree.

Well well, Jiang Chen, who was claimed to be a personal soldier of the emperor, never set foot in Emperor Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, nor had he performed his duties.

Yet, he even shamelessly claimed he was carrying out the Emperor’s decree, what an…

Facing Jiang Chen’s shamelessness, that big demon couldn’t find a suitable adjective.

In his anger, that big demon didn’t forget his main task.

First, he informed the White demon about the situation he had discovered with a secret method, and then he obtained a decree from the ancient big demon in the Heavenly Palace to prove that Jiang Chen was lying.

Emperor Gouchen had not issued any order to attack the East Sea Demon Clan.

They had to do this.

If the news that Emperor Gouchen was displeased with the East Sea Demon Clan spread, it would undoubtedly cause panic.

Public opinion is frightening!

Rumors kill, it’s terrifying!

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At Huaguo Mountain, upon learning that Jiang Chen had deceived him, the White demon’s face instantly turned cold: “You little brat, you dare deceive me, you haven’t even been to the Heavenly Palace, how could you obtain the emperor’s verbal decree?”

Even when his lie was exposed, Jiang Chen did not panic and merely shook his head, thereafter responding resignedly, “I’ve indeed never been to the Heavenly Palace, but the emperor isn’t at the Heavenly Palace either.

If you think I’m lying, you’re free to verify it at the Fire Cloud Cave.”

“Rest assured, I’ll wait for you right here, I won’t go anywhere.”

Jiang Chen sounded extremely confident.

Fire Cloud Cave was a holy land for the human race, even the strong human wouldn’t dare trespass without authorization.

The White demon was part of the Demon Clan, wanting to go to the Fire Cloud Cave is an absurd thought, he might be killed on the way there.

The White demon knew this rationale, of course he wouldn’t really go to the Fire Cloud Cave to verify it, that would be no different from suicide.

He just huffed, saying, “The people from the Heavenly Palace will arrive soon, you can explain to them about faking the emperor’s decree later.”

Hearing this, Jiang Chen genuinely laughed.

It was as if he’d never met Emperor Gouchen, and that the big demon in the Heavenly Palace had.

What can they do when they come?

Both sides were in the same boat, none had Emperor Gouchen’s decree.

The people from the Heavenly Palace could say Jiang Chen faked the Emperor’s decree, similarly, Jiang Chen could say they faked the Emperor’s decree, they would just argue about it.

Soon, under the lead of that big demon, the envoy of Emperor Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace arrived.

Perhaps they underestimated Jiang Chen, the person dispatched from the Heavenly Palace was not a Daluo Golden Immortal, but a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

The newcomer was wearing magnificent feather robes and an ancient coronet on his head.

He seemed very young, certainly not more than a thousand years old.

Having already reached the state of Taiyi Golden Immortal at such a young age, he was indeed extraordinary, worthy of being called a genius.

Jiang Chen observed him with the Sun and Moon Divine Pupil and discovered this was a Fire Raven with innately divine blood flowing in his body.

ps: The next chapter will be a bit late, I’m going to the supermarket to stock up on supplies as it’s going to rain tomorrow.