Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 601 - 483 Methods to Repair Dual Swords_2

Chapter 601: 483 Methods to Repair Dual Swords_2

With that, Jiang Chen was about to leave. However, at this moment, the ancestor of the Underworld River stopped him, "Wait, my young friend, I have something to inform you about."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen halted his steps and looked at the elder of the Underworld River with some bewilderment. He was unsure of the elder’s next command.

Without leaving Jiang Chen in confusion for long, the elder of the Underworld River quickly said, "My young friend, the moment I saw you, I sensed that you have two innate murder swords on you. In terms of power, they are not necessarily less potent than my Yuan Tu Abi twin swords. In fact, they could even be superior."

"However, the original source of your two swords has been damaged. This has led to their aura being weaker than that of the Yuan Tu Abi twin swords. Is what I am saying accurate?"

The elder was right. Whether it was the Taichu Divine Sword or Dutian Divine Sword, their essence was superior to the Yuan Tu Abi twin swords.

Regrettably, the key parts that composed them, the fragments of the Pangu Axe, had been swallowed by the Dao test. This led to both swords being damaged and falling from the supreme innate spiritual treasure to the highest grade level.

Over the years, Jiang Chen had attempted to repair the twin swords but had ended in failure each time. Now, hearing the elder of the Underworld River mention the swords, it seemed as though he knew how to repair them.

Having thought this through, Jiang Chen’s heart surged with excitement. Yet, without revealing even the slightest emotion, he said calmly, "Elder, you are right. I indeed possess two innate murder swords. One is Taichu and the other Dutian, both gifted by my master."

"Is there anything inappropriate when Elder mentioned these swords?"

The ancestor of the Underworld River chuckled and said, "So, they were granted by the Upper Qing Saints. No wonder I sensed the aura of the four swords that can exterminate immortals from you. I see."

As if the elder had answered a baffling question in his heart, he said excitedly, "What you don’t know, dear friend, is that your twin swords and mine are transformations of the killing power of Heaven and Earth. If they could mutually confirm each other, it would be highly beneficial for both of us!"

"Once the four swords merge, after some time, the original source of your twin swords will be restored. They will regain their status as a top-level Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"And my Yuan Tu Abi twin swords’ power might increase further by three levels. Who knows? Perhaps, in the future, there may be a chance for them to merge into one, upgrading them to an Innate Treasure."

Whether what the elder said was true or not, Jiang Chen no longer needed judgement as the Taichu Divine Sword and Dutian Divine Sword within him, which had become restless, had already provided him with an answer.

Hum, hum, hum...

Within Jiang Chen, the Taichu Divine Sword and Dutian Divine Sword were continually swallowing sword lights, appearing and disappearing intermittently. The swords’ bodies were even exuding signs of excitement.

This phenomenon was caused by the words of the elder of the Underworld River. Evidently, what he said was true. If they could verify their existence with the twin swords of Yuan Tu Abi, the Taichu Divine Sword and Dutian Divine Sword could be restored. They could regain their status as top-level Innate Spiritual Treasures.

After the elder of the Underworld River had spoken, he did not speak again. Instead, he left sufficient time for Jiang Chen to ponder.

After a while, Jiang Chen helplessly responded, "Elder, you sure know how to entice people. I’m afraid, I can’t resist such a lure."

Indeed, provoking the Western Saints might seem frightening but it was trivial compared to having two high-level innate spiritual treasures.

Jiang Chen simply couldn’t refuse the elder’s conditions. To restore the Taichu and Dutian Divine Swords, he had to figure out how to release the elder – regardless of the consequences.

For the first time, Jiang Chen felt trapped. No wonder the elder of Underworld River was so confident that Jiang Chen would rescue him. So, this was the root of it all.

But, what if Jiang Chen doesn’t choose to save him and tries to snatch the Yuan Tu Abi twin swords instead? In that case, he could restore the Taichu and Dutian Divine Swords without releasing the elder, and thus avoid offending Western Saints.

While Jiang Chen was contemplating this, the elder of Underworld River spoke again, "My friend, I mention this not to make a threat. There’s no need to fret nor hurry to make a decision."

"You can make up your mind when it’s time to turn against the Western Saints."

This time, Jiang Chen couldn’t hold back his curiosity and directed his question at the ancestor of the Underworld River, "Elder, why are you so sure that I would feud against Western Saints? You should know that I am Wang Buddha of the Buddhist door, viewed to be the future leader of the Order!"

The ancestor of the Underworld River began to hook Jiang Chen in and didn’t directly answer his question. Instead, he said, "The secret of Heaven is not meant to be revealed. You should stop asking."

As Jiang Chen was about to say something else, the ancestor of the Underworld River began to hasten him, "Alright, my young friend, you have been here long enough. Now it’s time to leave, lest the Western Saints should discover you and create unexpected variables."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen could only leave with a belly full of doubts.

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After Jiang Chen left, the Ancestor of the Underworld River, whose eyes were tightly shut, abruptly opened. Looking rather excited, he said, "Haha, Heaven is not forsaking me after all. My chance to escape has finally arrived."

"Yu Dou, oh Yu Dou, you have forgotten that you are the Shengxiao castle master, personally appointed by Daizu and have the responsibility of overseeing the Mystic Sect’s regulations. And in any force, rebellion is absolutely not allowed."

"In the past, the two saints from the west rebelled and established a new sect in the west, they created the Buddhist door, leading to the Mystic Sect’s fate being diverted. To the Mystic Sect, what a great sin is this?"

"Since you are responsible for the rules of the Mystic Sect, it’s no harm when your strength is low, but when your strength is powerful, you must inevitably confront these two traitors from the west. Otherwise, how will you convince the masses in the future? How will you reward and punish the immortals?"

"As long as the rebels of the west exist for a day, your authority will be continuously challenged and will never be complete."

"Therefore, you’re destined to be an enemy of the Buddhist door, unless you betray the Mystic Sect. But how can you, a disciple of the Upper Qing Saints, betray the Mystic Sect?"

Godfather of the Underworld River looked at the direction where Jiang Chen left, his gaze was long. He saw hope for his rescue on Jiang Chen.

Because from the moment he saw Jiang Chen, he knew that he was the knife that Daizu used to deal with the two western saints, a knife to eradicate the Buddhist door.

What’s special about Jiang Chen, the Godfather of the Underworld River doesn’t know. But since he can be valued by Daizu, it shows that there must be something special about him, which attracted Daizu’s attention.

Otherwise, Daizu would not have laid his plans on Jiang Chen.

No matter why, following Daizu will certainly be right. That’s what the Godfather of the Underworld River thought and did, so he placed all his hopes for rescue on Jiang Chen.

There’s no other way.

Because apart from Jiang Chen, the Godfather of the Underworld River couldn’t find anyone else. Rely on the Asura clan? Better save it, it’s already good if they don’t leak the news to the Buddhist door.

Nowadays, those who most hope the Godfather of the Underworld River to die, are not the Buddhist door, but the Asura clan who have pledged allegiance to the Buddhist door.

Traitors, they definitely do not want the one they betrayed to be alive, because it will make them feel insecure and make them subject to the condemnation of conscience.

Therefore, for the Asura clan that pledged allegiance to the Buddhist door, it is better for the Godfather of the Underworld River to die. This way, they can truly feel at ease, so they won’t have to worry about the day when the Godfather of the Underworld River suddenly breaks the seal and seeks revenge.

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Jiang Chen hadn’t really considered the point that overseeing the rules of the Mystic Sect would make him an enemy of the two saints of the West.

If he had known, he wouldn’t be confused now.

Instead, he would sigh, if talking about cunning, it’s still Honjan Daizu who’s cunning, silently putting him on the opposite side of the Buddhist door, the kind that cannot be adjusted.

This...

Indeed, compared with these top figures, Jiang Chen’s methods are still quite naive.

There are no free lunches in the world.

Jiang Chen still hasn’t understood the concept of gaining something has to come with giving something. Daizu, a person like that, has deep intentions in every move. His special appointment of Jiang Chen as the master of Shenxiao and the ruler of Mystic Sect’s regulations is definitely not a casual decision.

It certainly has deeper meanings.

This is his first step against the Buddhist door, and Jiang Chen is his chess piece.

Regrettably, Jiang Chen, as of now, knows nothing. Of course, even if he knew, he could not change anything.

PS: Got stuck with the plot.

I need to think it through, I’ll only publish one update today.

By the way, I think I can change the title of the book now, not sure what it should be.