Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 539 - 461 The Incense is Poisonous

Chapter 539: 461 The Incense is Poisonous

Seeming to perceive the worry in Jiang Chen’s eyes, Jiang Xuan looked at him and said earnestly, "Jiang Chen, you’re in deep trouble, do you realise this?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen’s heart skipped a beat as he anxiously asked, "What trouble?"

Sighing, Jiang Xuan spoke, "I just examined your body and found your foundational roots are much deeper than I imagined."

"No, it can be said that your roots are the deepest I’ve ever seen in my life. Even back then, the Great Yu was nowhere near as profound as you at this stage."

"So, that’s why I’m worried. With such profound roots, how will you break through to the Innate Dao Sovereign Realm in the future?"

"The Sun God staff prepared for your breakthrough is not enough to support you reaching the Innate Dao Sovereign Realm as of now."

It was clear that Jiang Xuan was worried, the concern on his face was genuine. However, unlike his worry, after hearing his words, Jiang Chen was actually relieved.

He initially thought the ancestor’s troubled expression meant he was worried about something critical, but it turns out it was just this issue, which isn’t a problem at all.

True, to the average person, with Jiang Chen’s accumulation, it would be difficult to break through to the Innate Dao Sovereign Realm. Especially considering his lifespan is not infinite, but is only about ten thousand years.

This has further reduced Jiang Chen’s chance of a breakthrough.

Upon realizing this, how could Jiang Xuan not be worried? Jiang Chen is the most gifted genius he has seen in years. If all goes according to plan, he will certainly reach the Dao Venerable Realm.

Yet, because his roots are too deep, this will make it difficult for him to breakthrough in the future. Such an outcome would be quite regrettable.

Seeing Jiang Xuan shaking his head and sighing, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but say, "So that’s what you were worried about. No wonder you looked so troubled. You had me thinking there was something seriously wrong with my body."

Seeing Jiang Chen’s nonchalant expression, Jiang Xuan said somewhat annoyed, "Don’t you understand that there’s such a thing as overdoing it? While having a solid foundation can indeed aid in future cultivation, haven’t you considered your own situation?"

"Others dare to lay such a strong foundation because they have plenty of time to refine it. But you’re an Ancient Martial Artist, your lifespan is only ten thousand years. Where would you get that much time to refine? Once you hit a bottleneck, death awaits you."

Knowing that Jiang Xuan wishes well for him, Jiang Chen doesn’t say anything. He only waits for him to finish before speaking, "You know very well that I’m an Ancient Martial Artist, so why would you talk to me about overdoing it?"

"In the minds of Ancient Martial Artists, there’s no such thing as overdoing. What we strive to do is to constantly break limits, to push ourselves to the utmost."

Jiang Xuan wasn’t an Ancient Martial Artist. In his time, the Ancient Martial Arts were beginning to decline. In fact, it can be said that he was the founder of a new breed of martial arts.

But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand the Ancient Martial Arts. On the contrary, precisely because he understands the Ancient Martial Arts so well, he was able to distill a new kind of martial art from it, one that promotes longevity.

And it’s also because he understands the Ancient Martial Arts that he knows that Jiang Chen is speaking the truth. In the dictionary of Ancient Martial Arts, there’s only excess, no restraint.

But the excess of Ancient Martial Arts applies to divine abilities and cultivation, not building foundations

Jiang Chen indeed overdid it a bit, but since things have progressed to this extent, it’s pointless to say more. He might as well think of a way to help him achieve his breakthrough.

There are still many treasures in the Fire Cloud Cave that should be useful to Jiang Chen. He’ll find a way to bargain for them in a few days.

The Sun Star Lord has controlled the Sun Star for such a long time, he should have plenty of treasures as well. He is a Jiang family member, so it’s perfectly reasonable for him to contribute some towards Jiang Chen’s progress.

The Flame Emperor should also donate some treasures, and there’s also the Jiang Family treasury...

In a moment, Jiang Xuan had compiled a list of resources that could aid Jiang Cheng.

The Jiang Family has prospered across the Prehistoric World for many years, with an incredibly deep foundation. Although the resources Jiang Chen needs to breakthrough to Dao Venerable are vast, the Jiang Family could still afford it.

But to make sure Jiang Chen learns his lesson, Jiang Xuan decided not to tell him about these plans yet, to let him worry for a while.

Thinking this, Jiang Xuan said with a resigned look on his face, "Well, you’re a Dao Monarch in your own right and have made your own calculations. I shouldn’t say much more. But have you considered how you’re going to breakthrough in the future?"

Jiang Chen laughed and confidently replied, "Ancestor, please rest assured on this matter. Thanks to the Jade Emperor’s favor, I have gathered enough resources for my breakthrough to the Innate Dao Sovereign."

"What? You say you’ve gathered enough resources for your breakthrough?" At these words, Jiang Xuan was taken aback.

He had just secretly calculated and found that the resources required for Jiang Chen’s breakthrough to Dao Venerable are at least a hundred times more than others. That’s why the power replenishing properties of the Sun God staff could not support his breakthrough.

The amount of resources is truly colossal, so Jiang Xuan didn’t believe Jiang Chen could gather it all.

Seeing Jiang Xuan’s disbelief, Jiang Chen directly called out the Tower of Heaven and Earth, showing him the original source of the Five Elements he collected.

"The Original Source of the Five Elements!"

"So many Innate Five Elements Original Source, where did you collect all these Innate Five Elements Original Source?"

Gazing at the countless Innate Five Elements Original Source before his eyes, Jiang Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim in wonder.