Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 387 - 372 people are facing death, what more is there to fear?

Chapter 387: 372 people are facing death, what more is there to fear?

Dozens of years ago, when Jiang Chen first met the Ten Fairy Maidens, he bragged that he was the Venerable Yu Dou.

Upon hearing this, the Ten Fairy Maidens naturally did not believe him, instead, they ridiculed Jiang Chen, saying that if he really was the Venerable, what would it mean if they, the ten sisters, truly married him?

Of course, this was just a joke, just like Jiang Chen bragging that he was the Venerable, it could not be taken seriously. The Ten Fairy Maidens didn’t take it seriously, and neither did Jiang Chen.

However, unexpectedly, after a hundred or so years, that day’s joke now actually has the potential to become a reality. How could Princess Tian Shou not be shocked and find it hard to accept?

If the little thief in front of her really became the Venerable of the Mystic Sect, would they, the ten sisters, truly have to marry Jiang Chen according to what they had said that day?

For a moment, Princess Tian Shou’s heart was in chaos.

Taibai Jin Xing, unaware of the entanglement between them, saw Princess Tian Shou losing her composure and couldn’t help but curiously ask, "Princess, is there something you find puzzling?"

Unwilling to explain the situation to an outsider, Princess Tian Shou somewhat vaguely replied, "It’s nothing."

Without pursuing the matter further, Taibai Jin Xing waved his duster and released Jiang Chen’s forbidden spell. Instantly, the young god who had been silenced was able to speak again, ready to reprimand Jiang Chen.

At this moment, Taibai Jin Xing looked at him disapprovingly, "Wu Wei, you mustn’t be unreasonable towards Dao Monarch!"

Upon hearing this, the god named Wu Wei promptly shut his mouth, clearly in awe of Taibai Jin Xing.

Glancing at him, Jiang Chen asked, "Who is this?"

Taibai Jin Xing introduced, "This is God Wu Wei, a disciple of Martial Virtue Star Lord, currently serving in the Lingxiao Palace."

A disciple of the Martial Virtue Star Lord, no wonder he dares to act so arrogantly. So, he had a feud with him.

Understanding the situation, Jiang Chen nodded, and impassively said, "Young man, don’t be too arrogant. This is the human world, not Heaven Court, filled with numerous monsters and countless traitors.

"The name of Martial Virtue Star Lord cannot scare them, if you continue to be so arrogant, be careful that you can’t return to Heaven Court."

Wu Wei, having been born into privilege, was accustomed to arrogance, how could he tolerate Jiang Chen’s threats, he retorted, "If the name of my Master doesn’t work, how about the Jade Emperor’s? I am his guard, who in the Three Realms dares to kill me?"

Knowing to use the Jade Emperor to press Jiang Chen, rather than foolishly reprimanding him up front, showed that Wu Wei does possess intelligence. However, unfortunately, he overestimated the Jade Emperor.

Although the Jade Emperor’s strength was great, he was notoriously apathetic, leading to his waning authority and reputation across the Three Realms. Besides the gods of Heaven Court, very few others took the Jade Emperor seriously.

The name of the Jade Emperor can intimidate immortals, but to scare monsters? That would be expecting too much. The former only respects Di Jun, while the latter only respects the Demon Ancestor, they don’t even know who the Jade Emperor is.

As Taibai Jin Xing was present, Jiang Chen didn’t openly criticize the Jade Emperor. He merely smiled and mockingly said, "Wu Wei God, don’t believe me? Why don’t you go outside and try, see if the monsters in this realm dare to make a move on you?"

Truly, if Wu Wei ventured out, Jiang Chen would have a grand demon devour him.

Damn, to be so brazen on enemy territory, he evidently doesn’t know the meaning of the word ’death’. If not for considering Taibai Jin Xing, Jiang Chen would have executed him long ago.

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, Taibai Gin Xing stepped in to mediate, "Dao Monarch, please calm your anger. God Wu Wei was born in the heavenly realm, unaware of the ruthlessness of the underworld’s monsters, it is normal that he acts recklessly. I hope you can forgive him."

With Taibai Jin Xing defending Wu Wei, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but let the matter rest. He simply changed the topic and asked curiously, "I wonder what crime I have committed that would bring both the Dao Monarch and the Princess to descend from the heavens to find me?"

After a lengthy digression, they finally returned to the main topic. Taibai Jin Xing said with a serious expression, "Demon Suppression True Monarch, someone has accused you of attacking the heavenly messenger on the way, I have come to ask for your return to Heaven Court for interrogation."

Attacked the heavenly messenger?

Realization dawned on Jiang Chen, so that was what was going on. Wasn’t this just a setup, a case of false accusation? He was familiar with such tactics, he used them often. What he hadn’t expected was that someone would use the same method against him.

The heavenly messengers who came to Little Cang Mountain Range were attacked on their return journey to Heaven Court. Although they were not severely injured, they did sustain some minor external injuries.

Moreover, after the attack, the assailants brazenly left a message, "This is the consequence of offending Demon Suppression True Monarch."

Well, that’s pretty audacious.

But did they attack the heavenly messengers? No, they attacked the Jade Emperor’s face. Consequently, the Jade Emperor was furious and demanded a thorough investigation of the matter and a severe punishment for the culprits.

According to the victim, among those who took action, there seemed to be a monkey.

That’s right. It was definitely Demon Suppression who was displeased with the order from Heaven Court to return, so he decided to teach the Heavenly Messenger a lesson.

A simple plot, clearly a setup. But since this matter involves Jiang Chen, no matter whether he is in the wrong, he must make a trip to Heaven Court to prove his innocence.

"It seems that some people are going to great lengths to get me to return to the Heaven Court." Jiang Chen does not know who is pulling the strings behind the scenes to get him back to Heaven Court.

But what he’s certain about is that nothing good will happen if he returns to Heaven Court at this time. The other party is so eager to have him back in Heaven Court, undoubtedly they have a scheme waiting and ready for him to walk right into.

Jiang Chen has many enemies.

Some are his, some belong to the Jiang Family, and there are those from the Human Race, and even the Jiejiao Sect.

Combined, they represent a terrifying force. Therefore, there certainly will be dangers unknown to Jiang Chen waiting for him in Heaven Court.

He can’t play into their hands, therefore Jiang Chen decides that under no circumstances will he return to Heaven Court with Taibai.

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Once Taibai explained the reason, Jiang Chen plainly responded, "Fine, I will return to Heaven Court to confront that heavenly messenger in three years."

Taibai frowned and hesitantly said, "Three years, isn’t that a bit too long? The Jade Emperor wants Dao Monarch to return to Heaven Court as soon as possible. We can wait for you at most three days."

Jiang Chen’s smile remained on his face, "I said three years, so it will be three years. If the gods above cannot wait, they are welcome to come down here."

Taibai’s frown deepened and he said somewhat angrily, "Demon Suppression, you’re going too far."

Jiang Chen retorted without giving ground, "Too far? This is too far? Heaven Court demanding me to return based on baseless accusations isn’t too far?"

Then, without waiting for Taibai to respond, Jiang Chen continued, "I’m not afraid to inform Dao, within the Little Cang Mountain range, lie the opportunity for me to prove my Tao. I absolutely cannot give it up."

"In other words, anyone who attempts to force me to leave Little Cang Mountain range at this time is obstructing me from proving my Tao. I won’t rest until those who obstruct me are dead."

"Even more to the point, you should be aware of my situation, Taibai. If I can’t prove my Tao, my lifespan is at most ten thousand more years."

"Given this, obstructing me from proving my Tao is no different from killing me. Knowing this, will you still force me to return to Heaven Court, Taibai?"

Upon hearing this, Taibai grew hesitant. If what Jiang Chen said is true, that the Little Cang Mountain range truly holds his path to prove his Tao, then forcing Jiang Chen to leave it at this point would be equivalent to becoming his mortal enemy.

Taibai doesn’t fear Jiang Chen, but he does fear the Jiang Family and the Upper Qing Saints behind Jiang Chen. If something were to happen to Jiang Chen because of him, Taibai is certain that he would be forced to pay the ultimate price for Jiang Chen’s demise.

Even the Jade Emperor would not be able to save him.

At this time, Taibai began to sense why certain celestial beings in Heaven Court were so determined to recall Jiang Chen.

They must have calculated that there is a great fortune within the Little Cang Mountain range. Therefore, they want to lure Jiang Chen back to Heaven Court, and then spoil the opportunity here, causing Jiang Chen’s opportunity to become void, while he is away.

They are trying to prevent Jiang Chen from proving his Tao!

That makes sense, Jiang Chen is practicing Ancient Martial Arts, regardless of how dazzling and invincible he has become, as long as he cannot prove his Tao, then after ten thousand years, he will surely turn into dust and fade away in the dimensions of time and space.

Now this is a true poison plan — directly cutting off his pursuit of eternal life. Death makes all one’s grandeur pointless, so what if he’s dazzling?

While Taibai was hesitating, Jiang Chen spoke again, "If I were to fail in proving my Tao, I would not let others get away easily. Whoever plots against me, I will kill them. Even if I can’t kill them, it’s no big deal, I can still kill their family and friends, their disciples and grandchildren."

"In short, I will make those who plotted against me pay the price. Even if it means turning Heaven upside down, I won’t hesitate."

"After all, if I fail to prove my Tao, I do not have many years left to live. So what do I have to fear? Naturally, I would be capable of doing anything."

"What do you think, Taibai?"

Asked this by Jiang Chen, a sudden cold sweat broke out on Taibai’s forehead. He thought of the ancient past, the peak era of Ancient Martial Arts.