Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 627 - 509 Old Dragon King Cuts Tao Honored with a Cup of Wine

Chapter 627: 509 Old Dragon King Cuts Tao Honored with a Cup of Wine

With his mind made up, the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon decided to self-destruct, intending to take Jiang Chen with him to his death.

Self-destruction, a do-or-die attack, is extremely difficult to prevent. Generally speaking, if an enemy chooses to self-destruct, unless your strength greatly surpasses theirs, apart from using all one’s strength to resist, there would be no other way.

Jiang Chen’s strength is still not as great as that of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon, so he naturally could not resist his self-destruction, and the world within the Thunder Pool, not yet fully developed, could not block it either.

Therefore, at this time, it was necessary for Jiang Chen to call for outside help. If he truly waited for the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon to self-destruct, the entire Thunder Pool may be destroyed.

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen messaged the East Sea Dragon King directly: "Old Dragon King, the tribulation of the Thunder Pool has arrived, hurry up!"

Jiang Chen had already anticipated that if the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon were cornered, he would surely choose to self-destruct, taking his enemy with him.

As a precaution, Jiang Chen had asked the Old Dragon King for help early on. The aim was to deal with the self-destruction of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon.

The moment Jiang Chen’s message was sent, the Old Dragon King in the Dragon Palace of the Eastern Sea, who was enjoying drinks with other immortals, suddenly changed his expression. Without explaining to the other immortals, he dropped his wine cup and left.

"Old Dragon King, where are you..."

Seeing the Old Dragon King rushing out, an immortal shouted from behind him. But before he could finish his sentence, the Old Dragon King vanished in front of his eyes.

Caring about the safety of the Thunder Pool, the Old Dragon King used his Taoist Master Level power to warp space-time, appearing instantly beside Jiang Chen.

"Is this the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon’s Falling Star Valley?"

"Why did Jiang Chen leave the Cang Mountain where he should be staying during the tribulation of the Thunder Pool, and come to Falling Star Valley? If the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon sees the Thunder Pool, wouldn’t he just directly try to steal it?"

Being beside Jiang Chen, the Old Dragon King realized something was wrong. This place wasn’t Cang Mountain, but Falling Star Valley.

Speaking of Falling Star Valley, the Old Dragon King knew it very well. Back when he first became a Taoist Master, he had eyed this place quite a lot.

If not for some unexpected events, the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon would have been killed by the Old Dragon King a long time ago, rather than leaving it for Jiang Chen now.

Staunch demon dragons like the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon have always been key targets for the Dragon Clan, and countless demon dragons were slain by the Dragon Clan in the years following the decisive battle between the wizards and monsters.

Only when a Great Divine Transcendent intervened did the Dragon Clan stop. Otherwise, the lineage of demon dragons would have been wiped out.

"???"

Suddenly, the Old Dragon King was stunned, his face full of disbelief.

What had he seen?

He saw the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon, or to be precise, the Innate True Spirit of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon, within the Thunder Pool, in a very precarious state and seeming like he was about to self-destruct.

No, not seeming, he was about to self-destruct!

Seeing the Old Dragon King standing there stunned, Jiang Chen quickly shouted: "Old Dragon King, the Tribulation of the Thunder Pool has arrived. If you don’t make a move, there will be no Thunder Pool."

Hearing these words, the Old Dragon King snapped back to reality. Without wasting time pondering why Jiang Chen was here or how the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon had fallen into such a situation, he joined forces with Jiang Chen, using all his strength to suppress the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon.

Boom!

The innate indestructible True Spirit of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon exploded and shattered into countless pieces of innate divine light, each containing enormous power. They surged in all directions, intending to destroy everything.

"When I achieved sainthood, all beings in numerous worlds entered the heavenly realm, time flew like running water, the past is dead and gone!"

Seeing the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon self-destruct, Jiang Chen reacted swiftly. He directly used the Great Wish Technique, calling out the forty-eight wishes of the people in succession. The sound echoed in the endless space-time, causing a resonance among the people.

Infinite willpower surged, overwhelming everything. Heaven and Earth, space and time, all froze at this moment. The power produced by the self-destruction of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon was gradually weakened.

At the same time, the Old Dragon King made a move. A blue treasure pearl rose from his eyebrows, emanating endless radiance, evolving into a vast ocean in the void, engulfing the fragments of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon’s True Spirit, and slowly erasing them.

This was a high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure called the Vast Sea Pearl, capable of forming an infinite ocean and engulfing everything.

Under the full suppression of the two, the destructive power produced by the self-destruction of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon was gradually quelled, turning into pure innate divine light, scattering throughout heaven and earth, slowly incorporating into the newly born world.

Once this world had consumed all fragments of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon’s True Spirit, it would be time for it to ascend to the rank of thousands of worlds. At that time, the Thunder Pool would also transform into a Taoist Master Level Divine Artifact.

Seeing everything returning to normal, Jiang Chen put the Thunder Pool away with a pop and sent it back to the Nine Heaven.

For the Thunder Pool to ascend, it would involve the root of the Divine Dao. With the Old Dragon King present, how confident would Jiang Chen have to be to let the Thunder Pool ascend right in front of him? What secrets could the Divine Dao hold for the Old Dragon King then?

Jiang Chen’s act of putting away the Thunder Pool woke up the Old Dragon King who was in a trance. Looking at Jiang Chen with a complex expression, he didn’t know what to say for a moment.

By now, he understood what the so-called Tribulation of the Thunder Pool was. It was not the Heavenly Tribulation he had thought of, but a man-made disaster.

Jiang Chen voluntarily carried the Thunder Pool and attacked the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon, thereby attracting a disaster that nearly led to its destruction.

If the East Sea Dragon King were a step too late, the Thunder Pool might not have survived the self-destruction of the Nine-Horned Demon Dragon.

"You... really have some nerve!"

After holding back for a while, the Old Dragon King finally said these words.

He was truly stunned.

Jiang Chen, as a mere Dao Monarch, dared to challenge a Taoist Master. This news alone was shocking enough. But the subsequent developments were even more shocking. Not only did he not fail, but he also succeeded in forcing a Taoist Master to self-destruct.

Just look, was this something a Dao Monarch could do?

The Old Dragon King had to reassess Jiang Chen once again. Capable of achieving what is impossible for others, this child is truly terrifying, and is bound to become a great figure in the future.

No, that’s not right. He was already a great figure.

If the news of Jiang Chen killing a Dao Sovereign spread, who in the Three Realms would dare to underestimate him? He would be seen as a future overlord of the Three Realms, a rising powerhouse that everyone should cautiously regard.

For a moment, the gaze the Old Dragon King cast upon Jiang Chen became even more complex. Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Chen had already grown so much.

"A Dao Monarch slaying a Dao Sovereign."

"Jiang Chen, you truly have created a marvel. In my memory, since ancient times and throughout the Prehistoric World, you are the only one who has managed to achieve this."

In the end, all his deep sentiments transformed into admiration for Jiang Chen.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but laugh inwardly, wishing he could tell the Old Dragon King, "Sir, the times have changed."

Once the Incense Fire Divine Path is born, you will discover that slaying a Dao Sovereign as a Dao Monarch, aided by the power of a Divine Artifact, will no longer be a myth. While it may not be achievable by everyone, it will no longer be as difficult as before.

Regrettably, Jiang Chen could not reveal anything about the Divine Dao. Lacking the opportunity to show off was truly a pity.

After giving the Old Dragon King a deep look, Jiang Chen suddenly displayed a surprised expression, saying, "Elder, what do you mean? I don’t understand."

"Wasn’t the Demon Dragon Sovereign killed by you? What does it have to do with me?"

"???"

The Old Dragon King’s expression instantly froze, his face full of disbelief as he stared at Jiang Chen.

What was Jiang Chen saying? How did it become that he killed the Demon Dragon Sovereign? What did this have to do with him?

Seeing the Old Dragon King’s disbelief, Jiang Chen’s surprise deepened, he feigned confusion and said, "Wait a minute, surely, elder, you don’t truly believe that outsiders, seeing the two of us standing together, would attribute the slaying of the Demon Dragon Sovereign to me instead of you?"

"How could that be possible? Anyone with any sense wouldn’t think so."

"How could a Dao Monarch slay a Dao Sovereign?"

"Hence, the one who has slain the Demon Dragon Sovereign could only be you, elder!"

The Old Dragon King had already lost the desire to speak. Not only did he assist Jiang Chen in vain, but he was also scapegoated after the event. He wondered how there could be such a shameless person like Jiang Chen in the world.

To associate with such a person was truly shameful. The Old Dragon King felt disgraced.

"Good, very good!"

"Jiang Chen, your shamelessness has once again shocked me. Now, I am even more convinced that you have the potential to become a supreme powerhouse."

"Remember your promise, it won’t be long before my Dragon Clan from the East Sea Dragon Palace will head to Cang Mountain. Don’t let them feel aggrieved."

Having said that, the Old Dragon King left abruptly, obviously not wishing to share a venue with the shameless fellow that was Jiang Chen.

"With the Old Dragon King acting as my cover, no one will know my true strength now." Only after the Old Dragon King left did Jiang Chen speak.

Now was not the time for him to reveal his true strength. He still had many things to do and needed to keep his strength hidden, so as to give his enemies a huge surprise at the critical moments.

This was also the main reason he asked the Old Dragon King for help. In fact, even without the Old Dragon King’s help, Jiang Chen could still kill the Demon Dragon Sovereign with his own strength.

After all, he still possessed two top-tier Innate Divine Swords and a lot of Primordial Chaos Dao Pills. If Jiang Chen were willing to sacrifice and use the Primordial Dao Pills to activate the Taichu Divine Sword without hesitation, even a Quasi-Saint would be injured.

Dealing with a Demon Dragon Sovereign at the Dao Sovereign level would naturally be a piece of cake. But, in order to hide his true strength, Jiang Chen needed a cover and thus asked the Old Dragon King to help.

The purpose was to make him take the blame.

Moreover, despite the Old Dragon King’s unwillingness to take the blame, he was absolutely delighted with the outcome.

The Demon Dragon Sovereign was a mortal enemy of the Dragon Clan, slaying him would not only boost the prestige of the Dragon Clan, but it would also serve as a deterrent to the other Demon Dragons and Wild Dragons.

This was a win-win situation and the Old Dragon King was naturally pleased. However, in order to prevent Jiang Chen from overstepping, he needed to keep up a displeased appearance.

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Soon, the Old Dragon King returned to the Dragon Palace, first apologizing to everyone, then continuing to enjoy himself.

When the Immortal Persons asked him what had happened, he brushed it off by saying that he had just rescued a young person in danger. He did not mention anything about the killing of the Demon Dragon Sovereign.

However, the fall of a Dao Sovereign was no small matter. Eventually, the truth could not be hidden. When these Immortal Persons left the Dragon Palace and returned to their dwellings, they learned about the fall of the Demon Dragon Sovereign through various channels.

And yes, he was killed by the East Sea Dragon King, Ao Guang.

It was said that while passing by Falling Star Valley, Jiang Chen, the Human Race’s prodigy, aroused the Demon Dragon Sovereign’s killing intent and was suddenly attacked. But the Old Dragon King sensed it and killed him with the fury of thunder.

"Sheesh... "

"Who would have thought that the Old Dragon King could be so hot-blooded, slaying an Innate Dao Sovereign without hesitation? I truly admire him."

Some praised him, while others had a sudden realization,

"So, the time when the Old Dragon King was away, he was actually killing an Innate Dao Sovereign!"

"That’s too powerful, killing an Innate Dao Sovereign while enjoying a cup of wine, how many in the Three Realms could match such strength?"

For a moment, the Old Dragon King was the talk of the town, his fame spread throughout the Three Realms. Even a legend was born from this incident, the Old Dragon King, slaying the Dao Sovereign while drinking.

The Dragon Clan’s prestige also skyrocketed due to this.