Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 447: Four Two Three Treasure Tree Fragment

Chapter 447: Four Two Three Treasure Tree Fragment

The Innate Dao Scripture embodies the wisdom of the predecessors, and even without cultivation, merely reciting it once can bring considerable benefits.

The incarnation category of the Innate Dao Scripture encompasses the predecessors’ summary of the incarnation, including but not limited to how to condense the incarnation, how to strengthen it, and so forth.

If there are enough of these Innate Dao Scriptures, Jiang Chen, with his natural talent, could definitely comprehend something, thereby perfecting his cultivation techniques.

"Ah, fated to a life of toil!"

With a sigh, Jiang Chen took out the Di Jiang’s divine banner that had lost Di Jiang’s blood essence in the Dao Mirror. Then with a flutter of his sleeve, he swallowed it.

Don’t forget, the clothes Jiang Chen wore were transformed from a high-grade innate spiritual treasure Dutian Map. This map was forged by the Heavenly Dao using the energy of the twelve ancestral witches and can be merged with the Dutian divine banners of the twelve ancestral witches.

If Jiang Chen could collect all the fragments of Dutian divine banner and let the Dutian Map ingest them, then the Dutian Map could outright evolve into an Innate Treasure.

However, that was impossible.

Let alone whether Jiang Chen could do this, even if he could collect all the fragments of the Dutian divine banner, then what? If the Ancestral Witch Hou Tu slaps down, no one in the world can save him.

Even if Mother Earth is merciful and does not kill Jiang Chen, he would not be able to keep the fragments of the Dutian divine banner, it would be inevitably taken back by Mother Earth.

Collecting the twelve fragments of the Dutian divine banner, this is even more unreliable than collecting the blood essence of the twelve ancestral witches.

The fragment of the Dutian divine banner Jiang Chen obtained was just a corner. The Dutian Map swallowed it, and although it would not be promoted much, it was always stronger than having nothing. It’s better than nothing.

With a thought, Jiang Chen put away his divine ability and headed for Xia Capital.

At this time, if someone carefully observes him, they would find that no matter from which direction they look at Jiang Chen, what they see is Jiang Chen’s front.

In other words, Jiang Chen always faced the others. Regardless of whether it’s the back or the side, no matter from which direction he is, as long as one looks at Jiang Chen, they see Jiang Chen’s face.

This is called ’Ten Directions Integration’. It is a very clever use of space that leaves no possibility of a sneak attack by refusing to let anyone sees one’s back.

Although Jiang Chen had just comprehended the Boundless Void Dao Scripture, he had gained some understanding. This ten directions integration was a technique he realized.

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The present Xia Capital is conspicuously different from when Jiang Chen had left. The pressure and tension in the city have disappeared, smiles have reappeared on the citizens’ faces.

This is all thanks to Jiang Chen.

He killed wildly here, completely terrifying incoming forces, causing them to behave, all of them obeying the laws. The atmosphere in the city naturally changed.

Xia Ji used to worry about the potential unrest in Xia Capital. Now, there’s no need to, as after this event, no one dares to cause trouble anymore for fear of being killed by the human race’s outstanding warriors.

It proves that although killing cannot solve all problems, it can eliminate those who create problems.

With a flicker of his figure, Jiang Chen emerged from the void and arrived back at the Jiang family’s business in Xia Capital, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. This time, no one dared to spoil his mood upon his return.

The chambermaid in the tower immediately approached respectfully as she saw Jiang Chen and said, "The young master is back. Miss and the others are still waiting for you in the VIP Pavilion."

With a nod, Jiang Chen took a step and appeared in the VIP Pavilion. At this moment, the Fairy of Brocade, Old Xu, Elder Cheng, and others were all there, obviously waiting for Jiang Chen.

The trip to the ancestral land back and forth had only taken Jiang Chen a day, so it was normal for these people not to leave.

"Greetings, Emperor Lord!"

Seeing Jiang Chen suddenly appear, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Previously, after witnessing Jiang Chen kill and leave directly, they had guessed that he was heading for the ancestral land. Jiang Chen wasn’t too concerned with the people of the ancestral land, but they were.

Therefore, after watching Jiang Chen leave, they understandably feared that he might run into trouble in the ancestral land. But now, he has returned, indicating that the problem has been solved, and he encountered no trouble.

Nodding at everyone as a response, Jiang Chen asked, "Did anything happen in the Xia Capital while I was away?"

Old Xu replied, "Nothing happened. After being deterred by you, all the parties have become more compliant."

Jiang Chen nodded, sat down in his previous position, and said to everyone, "This time I went to the ancestral land, I have solved all the problems. From now on, if anyone dares to cause trouble in the human race, no matter who they are, they can be killed."

"This is not my words, it isn’t the ancestral land’s either, it’s the decree conveyed from the Fire Cloud Cave."

"Old Xu, after this, let this message be known, and tell the representatives of all forces. If they don’t want the Human Race’s Dao Maters to visit their clans they should let them be honest."

Whether the Fire Cloud Cave meant this or not was not important; what was significant was that no one dared to go to the Fire Cloud Cave to verify this information.

Hence, Jiang Chen’s words were very domineering.

After issuing some orders, Jiang Chen turned his head towards the Fairy Jinxiu, preparing to discuss with her about collecting the Taoist scriptures. The collection of innate Taoist scriptures is not just about money but also mainly about connections.

Without connections, even if you have money, you can’t find a place to trade for innate Taoist scriptures. And Ten Thousand Treasures Tower in Xia Capital, no, in Dongsheng Divine Continent has operated for many years, its network far exceeding Jiang Chen’s.

When doing things, it’s much easier than him.

However, before Jiang Chen could speak, Fairy Jinxiu had already taken a step ahead and said, "Emperor Lord, please do not be angry, it was my poor hospitality that led to the offense by the Divine Clan."

She was apologizing for the previous mishap. No matter what, when people of the Jiang family were insulted at the doorstep of their own forces, she, Jinxiu, could not escape the fault of negligence.

Jiang Chen had no intention of making life difficult for Jinxiu on this matter and casually responded, "Fairy, don’t be polite. This is an accident and it has nothing to do with you; I haven’t taken it to heart."

Fairy Jinxiu shook her head, insisting, "The Jiang family has been passed down for so many years, relying on fairness. If they’re wrong, they must be punished. If they achieve a merit, they must be rewarded. When the Emperor was insulted in front of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, regardless of any circumstances, Jinxiu is at fault for negligence."

Seeing her insistence, Jiang Chen could only say, "In that case, you’ll be fined a hundred years’ salary as punishment."

If Fairy Jinxiu was an outsider, a fine of a hundred year’s salary would already be considered a severe punishment. But Fairy Jinxiu enjoys the same treatment as Jiang’s family disciples. This kind of punishment is almost equal to no punishment at all.

There is no one from the Jiang Family living on their relief.

But since Jiang Chen already said it, Fairy Jinxiu couldn’t insist anymore. What could she say? That the penalty was too light? Wasn’t that asking for trouble?

Once the side discussion was over, Jiang Chen finally starting talking about the main matter, "There are many people in Xia capital right now, can the Fairy help me keep an eye on Daoist scriptures and divine abilities related to incarnation?"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Jinxiu asked, "Incorporation of divine abilities? Does Emperor Lord need these to coalesce an incarnation? We have quite a few in the tower right now, and if the Emperor Lord needs them, I can bring them right away."

Jiang Chen did not refuse, but only said, "I need to research a divine ability and need this kind of Daoist scripture and divine ability as a reference. The number may be quite large, so feel free to collect them."

As soon as he said that, Fairy Jinxiu understood and nodded, indicating that she had remembered this matter.

Afterwards, Jiang Chen asked about some matters related to the auction, such as preparations, what treasures would appear at the meeting, and so forth.

By the time they finished chatting, it was already dusk. Seeing that it was getting late, Jiang Chen intended to say goodbye.

But as if Fairy Jinxiu suddenly remembered something, she stood up and said to Jiang Chen, "I’ve heard that Emperor Lord is looking for innate spirit roots, I happen to have a fragment of Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree, I can give it to Emperor Lord if he needs."

Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree - Jiang Chen had not seen it before, but he had heard of it. It was one of the ten great prehistoric spirit roots of the Primordial Era, a prehistoric divine tree that was born carrying the Thunder Dao and born in the midst of the Ancient Thunder Marsh.

Although called a Thunderbolt Treasure Tree, the fruit this tree bore carries the power of creation. Thunderbolt is the source of destruction, so the life bred by the Thunderbolt is the essence of innate creation, which can make up for all innate defects.

The Thunderbolt Treasure Tree bears two types of fruit; one is the Innate Thunderbolt Fruit, where one could possess a Thunderbolt divine ability by consuming it. The other type is the Fruit of Creation, which can mend innate deficiencies.

This tree blossoms once every ten thousand years, bears fruit every ten thousand years, and matures every ten thousand years. Over thirty thousand years, it produces thirty-six Thunderbolt fruits and three Fruits of Creation.

The Thunderbolt Fruits are passable; however, the Fruits of Creation are extremely precious, comparable to Li Zhong, and far superior to Pan Peaches and Ginseng Fruits.

Although, it’s a pity, the Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree was destroyed in a major Heavenly Earth Calamity before it could grow, which was the Quantitative Calamity of prehistoric beasts at the beginning of the world.

It was rumored that the Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree was devoured by a powerful first-generation fierce beast.

Jiang Chen initially thought that this tree had disappeared completely, however, he didn’t expect to see a fragment of the tree from Fairy Jinxiu.

At this moment, Fairy Jinxiu had already taken out the fragment of the Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree and handed it over to Jiang Chen.

The fragment is not large, about the size of a fist, it is purple in color and covered in mysterious Tao patterns, intertwining to form terrifying lightning.

As soon as the object was in his hand, Jiang Chen felt that the Ancestor of Thunder’s authority within his body suddenly trembled, as if a resonance was formed with the item.

This discovery instantly left Jiang Chen’s intentions hanging in the air. He had originally planned to have the Sun God Stick directly devour this fragment, but now it was impossible.

If the Sun God Stick wants to upgrade, it needs to collect innate spirit roots of the Yin and Yang Five Elements, so that its Yin and Yang Five Elements reach perfection. But that does not mean that it can only devour seven types of spirit roots.

One must know that Yin and Yang Five Elements are the roots of heaven and earth, and everything comes from them. This Thunderbolt is created by the power of Yin and Yang.

Once the fragment of the Prehistoric Thunderbolt Treasure Tree is devoured, the Yin and Yang force in the Sun God Stick will naturally transform it into the corresponding Five Elemental Energy.

ps: Third day of 10k words per day!