Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 658 - 525 Imperial Sky Spear_2

Chapter 658: 525 Imperial Sky Spear_2

"Blocked it!"

Despite the difficulty, Zao Chi managed to block Jiang Chen’s punch, which resulted in a long sigh of relief.

Across from him, Jiang Chen commended, "A fine Innate Spiritual Treasure indeed!"

Both fatal blows were blocked by this shield, indicating the defensive strength of this treasure, strong enough to ward off even the Red Lotus Karma Flame.

Innate Spiritual Treasures purely focused on defense were indeed rare. However, because they were rare, their effectiveness, protection, and value stood out, far surpassing that of other magic treasures of the same level.

"What on earth!"

"This member of the human race, obviously just a Dao Monarch, why is his power so immense, absolutely no weaker than an Innate Dao Sovereignty."

Regaining balance, Zao Chi’s face showed a startled expression. He couldn’t comprehend why Jiang Chen, who was merely an Innate Dao Monarch, could be so powerful, overpowering him, an Innate Dao Sovereign, in combat.

This was simply impossible.

How could a Dao Monarch be this powerful? Even if he was from the lineage of ancient martial artists, he shouldn’t be this strong. It completely defied logic.

"Who exactly are you?" Facing Jiang Chen, Zao Chi asked gravely.

In response, Jiang Chen smiled without speaking, he silently released his divine sense, connecting to the earth vein, drawing array patterns, sealing this celestial ground and blocking all possible escape routes of the Demon Clan members.

Fortune would not occur a second time.

Last time Jiang Chen failed to kill Zao Chi, but this time, he certainly wouldn’t.

He would definitely halt Zao Chi. The merit of slaying a demonic deity was great enough to bestow one the title of king, even during the glorious ancient era of the human race.

Defeating an Innate Dao Sovereign was simple, but it was difficult to kill one. After all, Dao sovereigns aren’t creatures that just die. If they’re losing, wouldn’t they run?

Thus, before making a move, the first thing that Jiang Chen needed to do was to block all of Zao Chi’s escape routes. A Dao Sovereign with no route of escape, though insane, provides an opportunity to kill.

In the art of Formation, a notch higher than cultivation, Jiang Chen’s realm of proficiency was superior. Within the Three Realms, there were very few that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him.

Therefore, even while Jiang Chen was setting up the formation right in front of Zao Chi, he failed to notice anything unusual.

The usually alert True Spirit precaution failed completely before Jiang Chen’s immense merit.

"You are the second generation Zao Chi, right? The child of the Cycle Demon God, Zao Chi. I’ve heard of your family. Since the ancient times, you have always been very active."

"During Emperor Yao’s era, your elder brother ran wild, bringing disasters until he was killed by an arrow shot by Emperor Yao’s envoy. Didn’t this lesson make you remember?"

"And you still dare to reappear now?"

Once Jiang Chen began speaking, he was exposing old scars. How could Zao Chi bear it? The Zao Chi who was shot by the arrow back then was his blood-related elder brother.

"You’re seeking your own death!"

Instantly, Zao Chi’s eyes turned red. A pitch-black spear materialized, held in his hand and thrust towards Jiang Chen.

At this moment, Jiang Chen realized that this black spear was not an Innate Spiritual Treasure but a Post-natal Supreme Treasure. Yet, its aura was no less powerful than a mid-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure, extraordinarily strong.

What was more terrifying was that when the spear was thrust, the sound produced from the friction with the air was not a "swishing" sound but a deep and melodious chime.

For each thrust of Zao Chi’s spear, melodious chimes emanated from the air. These sounds fell into Jiang Chen’s ears, causing his True Spirit to tremble, as if it was about to be suppressed. He had a hard time concentrating.

This chime, Jiang Chen had heard before. It was precisely the sound made by the Chaos Bell.

"How can this be!"

Quietly retreating, the look in Jiang Chen’s eyes when he stared at the spear was full of shock.

Seeing Jiang Chen’s reaction, Zao Chi couldn’t help but smile smugly: "A mere human does not comprehend the terror of our Demon Clan’s foundation."

"Let me make you aware that this Imperial Heavenly Spear in my hand was personally crafted by Emperor Donghuang himself."

"During our clan’s most prosperous era, Emperor Donghuang, atop the Heaven Court, struck the Donghuang Bell one hundred and eight times. The chime resonated in the space between, and countless Cycle star lights fused with the Heaven Court’s Spiritual Energy to form one hundred and eight Imperial Heavenly Spears."

"This treasure, although it is not an Innate Spiritual Treasure, was formed because of the Donghuang Bell and innately carries a fraction of Donghuang’s divine power. Its power is no less than that of an Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"If all one hundred and eight Imperial Heavenly Spears are gathered, they can summon a Donghuang Bell projection. Its power is enough to rival a high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

The witch clan has Hou Tu and the demon clan has Huang Tian, the latter referring to Donghuang Taiyi.

"So it’s a treasure made by Donghuang, no wonder it’s so powerful," Jiang Chen praised initially, and then switched his tone, sighing, "It’s just a pity, the holder of the treasure is too weak, and thus disgraces Donghuang’s unbeatable reputation."

"You..."

Upon hearing this, Zao Chi was furious, filled with both shame and anger. He raised his spear and charged towards Jiang Chen once again.

"Oh, are you resentful?"

"A distinguished Innate Dao Sovereign, was nearly killed twice by me, an Innate Dao Monarch. Now, have you been forced to reveal all your cards?"

"Zao Chi, aren’t you ashamed?"

"Are you worthy of your title as an Innate Dao Sovereign?"

Jiang Chen continued to provoke Zao Chi, attempting to enrage him and make him lose his rationality.

Under Jiang Chen’s relentless humiliation, Zao Chi quickly lost control. He knew that his adversary was doing this intentionally, yet he couldn’t help but lose his temper, his rationale crumbling under the weight of his rage.

"Just die!"

At this moment, Zao Chi’s strength as an Innate Dao Sovereign was undoubtedly displayed. His imposing aura swept across, twisting time and space.

Before Zao Chi’s attack, Jiang Chen did not dare to guard nor dodge. He chose to confront it directly, rushing up to engage in close quarters combat.

No matter how unreasonable, the gap in cultivation still existed. It didn’t take long for Jiang Chen to fall into disadvantage. Wounds started to appear all over his body.

Drops of blood rolled down, yet Jiang Chen seemed even more excited.

Yes, this is what he needed, strong pressure to trigger his breakthrough.

Jiang Chen was planning to break through by leveraging the rebounding force produced during the Creation Green Lotus’s ascension, a seemingly good plan.

However, he forgot that he’d just broken through to the Divine Demon Third Realm not long ago. He didn’t have time to refine his powers, so achieving another breakthrough now was naturally difficult.

Jiang Chen previously allowed the Karma Flame to burn his body purposefully to exert pressure on himself, to foster evolution, and then break through again.

However, he’d underestimated the difficulty of his breakthrough. The pressure brought by the Red Lotus Karma Flame alone was far from sufficient.

Just when Jiang Chen was helpless, Zao Chi arrived.

Zao Chi’s arrival undoubtedly brought great joy to Jiang Chen. If the pressure from the Red Lotus Karma Flame wasn’t enough, then what about adding an Innate Dao Sovereign?

Surely that would bring enough pressure to help him achieve his breakthrough, under the desperate attack of an Innate Dao Sovereign.

It was this very thought that led Jiang Chen to continuously provoke Zao Chi and cut off all his escape routes.

His purpose was to enrage Zao Chi and create a situation where he had no choice but to fight to the death.

Now, judging by Zao Chi’s reaction, it was clear that half of Jiang Chen’s plan had already been successful. Zao Chi was completely infuriated.

Next, he had to make Zao Chi realize that he had no way out. Only by defeating Jiang Chen could he leave this place.

Otherwise, this place would become his grave.

Once Zao Chi understood this, he would surely fight to the end. Then Jiang Chen could take this opportunity to break through.

Failure was not an option.

The Creation Green Lotus was still releasing the original source power of creation, with this blessing, no matter how severe Jiang Chen’s injuries were, they could be healed instantly.

Furthermore, even if Zao Chi managed to kill him, the Creation Green Lotus would revive Jiang Chen, allowing him to continue the fight.

At this moment, Jiang Chen was invincible.

"Pressure, pressure, it’s still not strong enough!"

Jiang Chen was going mad, charging at Zao Chi recklessly. He was covered in blood both his own and his opponent’s.

At this time, Jiang Chen even felt that the pressure brought by an Innate Dao Sovereign was far from enough.

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