Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 383: Three Six Eight, annihilate all demons.

Chapter 383: Three Six Eight, annihilate all demons.

This implied, or rather stated outright, that the Little Cang Mountain Range was lacking in population. However, as a country, the thing that the Qingluan Ancient Country had in abundance was undoubtedly its population.

With what Jiang Chen had implied, unless Princess Qing Han was a fool, she would surely understand his intention.

Indeed, Princess Qing Han understood Jiang Chen’s hints and knew he intended to take control of the Qingluan Ancient Country. However, although she knew this, she did not immediately state her position.

This matter was of great significance and wasn’t something that she, a princess, could decide on her own. It had to be decided after consultation with the nation’s ruler, and even the nobles within the country.

Jiang Chen understood this, and so he did not press Princess Qing Han. Instead, he kept displaying his power in front of her.

It was in their nature for the weak to gravitate towards the strong!

...

Just as Jiang Chen was about to leave, he suddenly spotted something not far ahead. "Eh, there are traces of ancient species present in this area."

Jiang Chen’s tone revealed a hint of surprise. Not far from the Demon Bear, he spotted a large beehive, inhabited by a swarm of venomous bees that are about a foot long and had bodies as purplish as jade.

This creature is known as the "Purple Jade Mystery Bee", named for its jade-like body. The royal jelly produced by these bees can refine the bloodline.

This refining effect was essential for any power.

For example, if the Jiang Family had enough of the Purple Jade Mystery Bee’s royal jelly, their Flame Emperor’s bloodline would not progressively dilute. Instead, it would become more and more prosperous, giving birth to bearers of the Sun Body in every generation.

Similarly, if the Dragon Clan obtained it, they could breed more True Dragons. If the Demon Clan got it, they could produce more demon god bloodlines.

"This bear sure knows how to enjoy itself, keeping a colony of Purple Jade Mystery Bees near its lair."

Jiang Chen could naturally guess that the Purple Jade Mystery Bees were intentionally kept by the Bear King for consumption since the hive was not far from its lair.

However, despite finding the Purple Jade Mystery Bees, the Bear King’s humble origin still showed as it failed to find the Innate Hundred Flowers that could maximize the value of the bees.

Honey was made by bees from the nectar of various flowers. Therefore, the higher the level of these flowers, the more valuable the honey. Similarly, if the Purple Jade Mystery Bees could benefit, they could become more exceptional and produce higher quality honey.

This was a virtuous cycle.

Coming from the wilderness, the Bear King was naturally unable to find the Innate Hundred Flowers, but Jiang Chen came from the Jiang Family, excellent cultivators of land, and certainly wouldn’t lack Innate Spirit Medicines. Going back to gather some, he should be able to collect the Hundred Flowers.

If worse comes to worst, he could be a bit thick-skinned and ask Hundred Flowers Fairy for some Hundred Flowers seeds. The Hundred Flowers Fairy who presides over the Hundred Flowers wouldn’t lack these seeds. It’s always a good idea to reach out to her whenever it involves flowers.

This was a worst-case scenario, something to turn to only out of desperation.

Whoosh...

An Innate Light descends from the void and captures the beehive, along with the swarm of bees, into the Creation Pagoda of the Thirty-Three Heavens.

To the side, upon seeing the fleeting shadow of the pagoda in the sky, a hint of fear flickers in Qing Han’s eyes.

Following Jiang Chen for several days of battles, she had fully recognized the power of the Creation Pagoda of the Thirty-Three Heavens. This was precisely why she was afraid.

This pagoda was not only strong and enchanting, but it could also be considered magical. The pagoda’s ability to absorb all things was secondary; most importantly, it had the power to transform people, making them submit from the heart.

Every time she saw the demons praying devoutly inside the pagoda, Qing Han would feel a chill from her heart. Living like this, she thought, would be worse than death.

Besides, whenever the magic pagoda appeared, Qing Han would involuntarily think, if Jiang Chen used the pagoda against the Qingluan Ancient Country, would they be able to resist?

Then, Qing Han fell into despair. Even the strongest of the Qingluan Ancient Country would find it hard to withstand the power of the Pagoda.

A single pagoda was capable of obliterating her Qingluan Ancient Country.

With this thought, fear intensified in Qing Han’s heart. Then, she quietly made up her mind to persuade her father to submit to this Dao Monarch when she returned.

If the Qingluan Ancient Country wanted to become stronger, they needed to rely on such a powerful person.

...

Jiang Chen did not know what Qing Han was thinking. His attention was currently focused on an ancient tree that covered the sky in the distance.

This ancient tree was the most powerful entity in the Little Cang Mountain Range, and also its last great demon. As long as he could overcome it, the Little Cang Mountain Range would completely fall under his rule.

This ancient tree, or rather a giant covering tree, was actually a dandelion that had succeeded in its cultivation and transformed itself.

In other words, this dandelion didn’t possess any divine demon bloodline; it was simply a common creature that had attained its current state by virtue of a fragment from the heavens, thereby becoming the most formidable force in the Little Cang Mountain Range.

Despite the absence of a divine demon bloodline, Jiang Chen did not underestimate this dandelion. On the contrary, he appeared rather solemn, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

The fact that a mundane creature could subdue a host of descendants of divine demons and become the strongest creature in this area was a testament to the strength of this demon—it could not be judged by common sense.

Let’s call it the "Demon Dandelion" for now.

Its method was simple: it would release countless seeds. These seeds possessed amazing vitality and could take root in the flesh and grow, consuming the life force of everything.

It was by this divine ability that the Demon Dandelion had devoured countless descendants of divine demons, leading to its present cultivation.

"Ancient Daluo!"

"This Pu Demon Tree has such a strong cultivation."

Although the Pu Demon Tree has practiced the Divine Ability to hide its breath, how could it deceive Jiang Chen’s eyes? He easily saw through its cultivation level. It was in the third realm of Daluo, with an ancient Daluo cultivation level.

"Such powerful cultivation, still refusing to leave the Little Cang Mountain Range, I’m afraid this Pu Demon Tree regards the Little Cang Mountain Range as its own breeding ground. Those countless descendants of the demon gods are its captive blood food."

Even though Jiang Chen didn’t know much about it, as soon as he saw the Pu Demon Tree he was certain of this.

In the bloodline of demon gods, there is the mechanism of the Innate, swallowing can enhance cultivation. If Jiang Chen was the Pu Demon Tree, he would also not leave the Little Cang Mountain Range, instead utilizing this special environment, raising those countless demons and providing himself with a large number of demon god bloodlines.

"He’s indeed a cunning old man!"

With a casual remark, Jiang Chen emerged from the shadows and walked towards the Pu Demon Tree step by step.

Regardless of whether Jiang Chen had the methods to trick the Pu Demon Tree, he longed for a fair duel at this moment.

The Pu Demon Tree is the first ancient Daluo that Jiang Chen has come across since becoming an Innate Dao Monarch. He may as well use it to test his own strength.

In just a few steps, Jiang Chen arrived in front of the Pu Demon Tree, gave a salutation to him, and said, "Beggar Yu Dou at your service, nice to meet you."

A huge human face appeared on the Pu Demon Tree and he responded to Jiang Chen’s greeting, "Beggar Hua Ding is also pleased to meet you."

With that, the Pu Demon Tree launched an attack without warning. Countless flower petals flew out from its body, falling like snowflakes, intent on burying Jiang Chen under them.

There really was no need for small talk, were it not for Jiang Chen’s interference, the Pu Demon Tree would have escaped long ago, rather than idly waiting for Jiang Chen to arrive.

The other party clearly intended to kill him. There was no reason for the Pu Demon Tree to hold back--it’s always best to strike first.

As the flower petals fell like snowflakes, Jiang Chen stood still, letting the petals fall on him. At this moment, the Pu Demon Tree’s Divine Ability began to display its formidable power.

The flower petals began to take root and sprout, countless slender roots, following along with Jiang Chen’s pores, burrowing into his body.

Jiang Chen’s formidable body, comparable to an Innate Magic Treasure, was also unable to fend off these seemingly soft, yet exceptionally tenacious roots.

Quickly, these roots took root within Jiang Chen’s body, beginning to devour his essence and transforming it into their own nourishment.

It didn’t take long for Jiang Chen to transform into a tree-man, his body full of dandelions.

"Such a strong essence, your essence is even stronger than those descendants of demon gods. If I could completely devour you, perhaps I could make further progress."

At this moment, the Pu Demon Tree cried out excitedly. Also, Jiang Chen’s essence was by no means comparable to the descendants of demon gods. As soon as the Pu Demon Tree devoured his essence, it immediately sensed the difference.

The quality was really too high.

However, before the Pu Demon Tree could celebrate for long, suddenly, clusters of sapphire-colored lotuses bloomed on its colossal tree body. The intoxicating scent of flowers permeated the air.

The Divine Ability of the Thirty-Six Heavenly gang: Instant Blossoming. The moment the flowers bloom, they instantly rob all creatures of their essence. Withering and prosperity is only a thought away.

This Divine Ability is somewhat analogous to the Divine Ability of the Pu Demon Tree.

Simply because the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang’s Divine Abilities are the general guidelines for the Mystic Sect’s Divine Abilities, which record the process of the evolution of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Most of the Divine Abilities in the world evolved from here.

If all of them can be integrated and understood, then the Divine Abilities of the world would have no secrets.

Almost visibly, the air around the Pu Demon Tree began to weaken, while at the same time, Jiang Chen’s spirit began to rise again.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but laugh out loud: "Haha, my fellow Daoist, your Divine Ability is not good. It’s not as good as my Divine Ability!"

While talking, Jiang Chen’s body began to dissipate and suddenly vanished from before the Pu Demon Tree. This was the Divine Ability of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang: Standing Without Shadow.

When Jiang Chen appeared again, he was already in front of the Pu Demon Tree.

"Sever!"

A streak of sword light burst from Jiang Chen, severing all the Pu Demon Tree’s vitality. Only at this moment did the second Divine Ability that the Pu Demon Tree used to deal with him barely manifest.

Boom!

An overwhelming gloomy aura gushed out from under the Pu Demon Tree, transforming into countless demon shadows clawing and biting in the void.

These demon shadows are the descendants of demon gods that were swallowed by the Pu Demon Tree. Their True Spirits are imprisoned after death and enslaved by the Pu Demon Tree.

Originally, they were supposed to deal with Jiang Chen, but as the Pu Demon Tree died, the demons lost control and immediately turned against their master, rushing towards the Pu Demon Tree.

"It’s a bit of a pity. This Pu Demon Tree has no inheritance and only relies on its innate Divine Abilities to show its power. I was able to take advantage of this."

The Pu Demon Tree was powerful indeed, but it was strong in its innate Divine Abilities. Apart from that, it didn’t have any outstanding abilities. This kind of strength, if it encounters someone who can restrain its Divine Abilities, would be of no use.

Like Jiang Chen, he killed it with ease.

Of course, this also has to do with the fact that there was originally something wrong with the Pu Demon Tree. Otherwise, with the cultivation level of the Ancient Daluo of the Pu Demon Tree, even if it was restrained by Jiang Chen, it would not be killed by him so easily.

P.S: Some people asked me what my old novel is. To clarify once and for all, it’s "The Dao of Stars of the Prehistoric World", and it’s already 2.7 million words long.