Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 240 - 240 230 I let my guard down and he fooled me

240: Chapter 230: I let my guard down and he fooled me 240: Chapter 230: I let my guard down and he fooled me Sun Wukong bore the legacy of Zhuyan, thus he was naturally quite familiar with this ancient demon god.

Therefore, though the divine phantom was incredibly vague, Sun Wukong was able to recognize him immediately.

“Was Zhuyan really this powerful?” Although he knew Zhuyan was strong, actually witnessing this scene still struck Sun Wukong with a mighty shock.

With his heart pounding, Sun Wukong widened his eyes to watch Zhuyan, attempting to remember every one of his movements.

Sadly, at that moment, Jiang Chen’s magic power fell short and he withdrew his Divine Ability.

Instantly, everything Sun Wukong had been observing disappeared from sight.

It was as if everything he had just experienced was merely an illusion.

However, Sun Wukong knew clearly that it was not an illusion.

The moment he saw Zhuyan’s phantom, his body’s legacy of Zhuyan had resonated with it too.

Innumerable profound understandings rose from his heart, granting him a deeper insight into Zhuyan’s legacy.

“So, Immortal Persons can really be this powerful, possessing the power to destroy Heaven and Earth.” Sun Wukong came back to his senses and murmured to himself.

Immediately after, he looked at Jiang Chen in some confusion, as though something abruptly occurred to him, and asked:

“But that’s not right!

If the Jade Emperor were really this powerful, how could he tolerate my arrogance?

He should have flattened me with a slap long ago.”

Why indeed?

Well, of course, it’s because you have a powerful back-up.

If someone else were so arrogant before the Jade Emperor, they would’ve been slaughtered long ago.

Jiang Chen thought to himself in silence.

Even though the logic was clear, he couldn’t say it outright.

He cleared his throat.

Then he deflected: “If an ant on the ground waves its claws at you, how would you react?”

Sun Wukong replied, “Such a negligible creature, why would I pay it any attention?”

Jiang Chen nodded, and said, “Exactly, perhaps the Jade Emperor thinks the same way.

To him, what difference is there between you and that ant?”

Sun Wukong understood the reasoning, but he found it rather unpleasant to hear.

According to Jiang Chen, the Jade Emperor’s lack of action towards him was purely because he looked down on him?

The thought that he wasn’t even worth the Emperor’s effort was quite a blow to his self-esteem.

Poor Sun Wukong, who thought his abilities shook Heaven and Earth, only to realize that in the Emperor’s eyes, he was just an ant, undeserving of even a passing glance.

A bitter smile gradually appeared on Sun Wukong’s face.

His worldview had completely fallen apart, his prior understanding completely overturned, his inner arrogance utterly shattered.

This hit to Sun Wukong was unparalleled.

He was in a stupor.

His spirit was on the brink of collapse.

Despite seeing Sun Wukong’s reaction, Jiang Chen remained indifferent, not showing any signs of offering consolation.

Those strong of heart won’t be crushed by the unknown.

On the contrary, upon discovering the true nature of the world, it may incite their ambition and propel them towards greater heights.

Sun Wukong had the potential to become a strong-willed individual.

Therefore, he would not be shattered by this blow.

His current reaction was merely a side effect of reshaping his worldview.

He would adjust naturally in due time.

As expected, within the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Sun Wukong’s expression returned to normal, and a newfound sharpness glinted in his eyes.

“Brother, I think I’ve found a new goal to strive for.” Standing up, Sun Wukong stated, a sense of invigoration in his voice.

“What?” Jiang Chen was surprised.

It seemed as though he had spurred some remarkable ambition in Sun Wukong.

Clasping his fists tight, Sun Wukong peered into the distance.

His eyes were infinitely deep, and his voice resolute, “Jiang brother, what realm does the great god Zhuyan belong to?

I want to become a being like him, roaming freely across Heaven and Earth.”

Previously, Sun Wukong’s goal had been immortality, for which he travelled far and wide, seeking immortal sages in the Dongsheng Divine Continent.

Now, he had achieved this, reaching the realm of Golden Immortal, eternity guaranteed.

As a result, the monkey became complacent, leading a decadent life filled with indulgences, even falling behind in his cultivation.

But now, after receiving promptings, Sun Wukong had discovered his second life goal – to achieve the Dao Venerable Realm!

Zhuyan was so powerful that he inspired deep admiration in Sun Wukong.

As such, he desired to become a being like Zhuyan.

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Unbelievable!

Jiang Chen could see the phrase ‘high spirited’ written all over Sun Wukong.

This was indeed unreal.

Against his will, Jiang Chen clenched his fists.

He had carelessly allowed Sun Wukong to steal the limelight.

What a blunder!

After muttering a few complaints under his breath, Jiang Chen said, “The Dao Venerable Realm, a realm that exists only in legend.”

Before Sun Wukong could ask anything, Jiang Chen continued, “Don’t ask me what this realm is or how to achieve it, because I don’t know either!”

“The answer you seek lies in the legacy of Zhuyan.

Delve deep into it and you’ll understand.

The moment you have completely comprehended it, without anyone telling you, you will naturally know how to achieve the Dao Venerable Realm.”

Jiang Chen wasn’t fooling Sun Wukong.

Being an Innate Dao scripture, Zhuyan’s legacy undoubtedly contained the method to achieve the Dao Venerable Realm.

If the monkey couldn’t find it now, it was merely because his level of cultivation was too low.

Once it improved, he would undoubtedly make discoveries.

After hearing Jiang Chen’s explanation, Sun Wukong did not inquire further, but instead silently began to comprehend Zhuyan’s legacy.

Previously, what he held most dear in his heart was the Great Celestial Immortal Arts passed down from Bodhi.

But now, having witnessed Zhuyan’s power, Sun Wukong quietly elevated the status of Zhuyan’s legacy, ranking it above the Great Celestial Immortal Arts.

Seeing that Sun Wukong remained quiet, Jiang Chen thought about the previous moment when he’d been upstaged by the monkey.

He couldn’t help but say spitefully, “Monkey, do you still feel like you’ve got any real talent now?”

Sun Wukong smiled sheepishly, saying, “I have no talent, no talent at all.

I was just too ignorant before, underestimating the heroes of the Three Realms.

But I won’t do it again.

Until I reach the level of the great god Zhuyan, I won’t use the term talented.”

Since the monkey admitted so quickly, he thwarted all of Jiang Chen’s planned teasing.

Dammit!

Just who is the protagonist here?

“Hmm, that reminds me.” As if suddenly recalling something, Sun Wukong asked with curiosity:

“Jiang brother, I found that the Heavenly Realm in the scene you just showed me doesn’t look like it does now.

It appeared as a whole instead of being divided into Thirty-Three Heavens.

What’s up with that?”

“Why is that?”

Jiang Chen casually replied, “You’re talking about the Heavenly Realm, huh?

Well, that was shattered.

The scene I showed you is a part of the ancient battle between witch and demon tribes.

At that time, the Heavenly Realm was referred to as the Nine Heavens.”

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