Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 801 - 626 Undertaking the Law of the Purple Imperial Heavenly Mandate_2

Chapter 801: 626 Undertaking the Law of the Purple Imperial Heavenly Mandate_2

The Heavenly Dao’s desires aligned with Jiang Chen’s own, and thus, Jiang Chen didn’t resist the Heavenly Dao. Instead, he behaved extremely obediently, accepting whatever the Heavenly Dao gave him without any hint of guilt.

Why feel guilty? Everything he received was rightfully his.

He worked for the Heavenly Dao, so what was wrong with reaping some benefits?

"Indeed, the gifts of the Heavenly Dao are not for just anyone to refuse. However, you’re right about one thing—not just anyone is qualified to receive the Heavenly Dao’s gifts. The more the Heavenly Dao favors you, doesn’t that further prove your excellence?"

Although the Upper Qing Saint was worried about Jiang Chen’s future, he was also delighted by his excellence. Jiang Chen’s being so outstanding that even the Heavenly Dao looked upon him favorably, wasn’t that a testament to his unique vision?

"Enough of that. For now, you can only take one step at a time and be as careful as possible. As for those remaining three star charts, it would be best if you can acquire them as soon as possible. With an Innate Treasure to protect you, the risk of misfortune will undoubtedly be minimized."

After thinking it over, the Upper Qing Saint offered his advice to Jiang Chen. He felt that, given Jiang Chen’s current situation, possessing an Innate Treasure would significantly reduce risks.

Of course, the Upper Qing Saint had an even better idea, which was to secure for Jiang Chen a supreme position among heaven and earth. With that, Jiang Chen’s chances of demise would be even slimmer.

As a supreme being of heaven and earth, that’s the face of heaven and earth itself. Unless heaven and earth were destroyed, there would be no possibility of falling.

"Master, I do want to collect those remaining star charts, but I can’t enter the Nanji Star. As for the Taiyin Star, the ancient empress from the Great Ancient era has secluded herself there, which makes it inappropriate for me to go. And the Purple Mist Star, well, I can’t even find where it is."

Jiang Chen felt quite helpless. Those remaining three star charts were incredibly difficult to obtain; even with the willingness, he was powerless.

"It’s not that troublesome. As for the Nanji Star, I will break the barrier for you right now, allowing you free entry," the Upper Qing Saint said with a smile, unconcerned.

"Regarding the Jade Void Palace..."

The Upper Qing Saint might dismiss it, but Jiang Chen couldn’t help voicing his apprehensions in a low voice.

"Never mind that. There’s no need for politeness in dealing with those two. Besides, you’re just going to the Nanji Star to take a star chart. Once you get it, you’ll leave immediately without lingering or absorbing the original source of Nanji Star. What could be inappropriate about that?"

"The Nanji Immortal fled in a fluster, abandoning everything when the Demon Clan’s power surged, proving he was no longer the Star Lord of the Nanji Star from that moment on. Now that the Demon Clan is in decline, he wants to reclaim the Nanji Star by riding on his teacher’s coattails. How can that be possible? Wouldn’t he be the laughingstock if word got out?"

After the Jiejiao Sect was destroyed, the Upper Qing Saint changed completely, truly untrammeled, ready to do as he pleased, unfettered by any concerns. Had he been this unrestrained in his early years, and dealt with his juniors directly like the other two Saints of Jade and Qing, the Jiejiao Sect might not have been destroyed.

"Thank you, Master!" With the Upper Qing Saint speaking as such, what could Jiang Chen have left to worry about?

"Regarding the empress on the Taiyin Star, these past few years she has become more and more mysterious. Even I can’t quite grasp her actions. Just ignore her and pretend she doesn’t exist, and go directly to obtain the Moon Star Chart."

"The Flame Emperor has immense merits to the Prehistoric World, and to commend his virtue, the Heavenly Dao has appointed his son and daughter as the Star Lords of the Sun and Moon. The Heavenly Dao has acknowledged that the sun and the moon belong to your family. Why then should you hesitate to take the Moon Star Chart when it is entirely just and reasonable?"

"Forget about her altogether, and don’t let curiosity get the better of you. If you act as if she doesn’t exist, she surely won’t trouble you on her own."

The Upper Qing Saint seemed to know something about the empress on the Taiyin Star but chose not to share it with Jiang Chen, due to some considerations, advising him only to avoid any entanglement with her.

"Yes, Master, your disciple understands," Jiang Chen replied.

But as the Upper Qing Saint put it, Jiang Chen became even more curious about Xihe. What could have happened that made even a Saint so cautious around her?

But while he was curious, Jiang Chen wasn’t about to actively cause trouble by delving into it.

There’s an old saying: to uncover the secrets of heaven and earth, one must diligently cultivate. Once you’re strong enough, there will be no secrets in this world concealed from you.

Jiang Chen was unaware of Xihe’s secret, simply because he was not powerful enough. As long as he became sufficiently strong, even without doing anything, he would naturally discover the secret of Xihe.

"As for the Purple Mist Star, one must obtain the Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate to gain entry. And this Heavenly Mandate..."

Speaking of the Purple Mist Star, even the Upper Qing Saints displayed a look of grave seriousness. It was for no other reason than that this star truly was too mysterious; from the beginning of creation, it had never truly appeared.

"There is a way to gain the Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate, I do have one, but it is somewhat risky, and it’s all or nothing—a life-risking challenge," the Upper Qing Saints seemed hesitant, uncertain whether to share this method with Jiang Chen.

"Master has a way to undertake the Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate?"

Jiang Chen immediately perked up and bowed to the Upper Qing Saints. The so-called Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate referred to those favored by the Purple Mist Star, the most obvious sign of which was an aura of imperial emperors swirling around one’s body, with the light of the Purple Mist Star shining brightly above one’s head.

Of these conditions, Jiang Chen met only one, with the imperial aura swirling around him. As for the shine of the Purple Mist Star, if he could achieve that, he would have already ascended to the Purple Mist Star.

"Do you wish to know?" the Upper Qing Saints stared at Jiang Chen and asked.

"Please, Master, enlighten me!"

Of course, Jiang Chen wished to know; this concerned the path of Dao he would follow in the future.

"Yu Dou, do you know what the emperors of the mortal world are also called?" Instead of answering Jiang Chen’s question, the Upper Qing Saints posed an unrelated question.

"What are the emperors of the mortal world also called?"

Repeating what the Upper Qing Saints had said, Jiang Chen already had an answer in his mind. The so-called emperors of the mortal world were also known as True Dragon Emperors, and also as the incarnations of the Purple Mist Star on earth.

With a single phrase, the Upper Qing Saints had cleared Jiang Chen’s thoughts. Indeed, since the emperors of the mortal world were regarded as incarnations of the Purple Mist Star, they surely carried the Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate. This meant that if Jiang Chen became an emperor, he would possess the Purple Mist Heavenly Mandate.

But what status did Jiang Chen hold? How could he be willing to be merely an emperor? If he were to ascend the throne, he would certainly have to compete for the position of the Human Emperor. No wonder the Upper Qing Saints had said that this method was tantamount to a life-risking gamble, success or martyrdom.

The destiny set by the Heavenly Dao for the Human Race includes only eight Human Emperors. To exceed this number is to rebel against the heavens and incur the Heavenly Curse.

"After you become the Human Emperor, if you wish to avoid death from the Heavenly Curse, the only way to break this situation is to ascend to the position of Emperor Ziwei before the curse is executed."

"If successful, you will be the supreme of both Heaven and Earth, the ultimate sage of the Prehistoric World, equal in stature to the Saints, boundless and enduring through all calamity. If not, Da Yu and Qin Shi Huang are the precedents set before you."

"How you decide is up to you. I, as your master, will not offer any advice."

This was the method the Upper Qing Saints conceived for Jiang Chen to break the impasse—the only one he could think of. But where he could think of only one, Jiang Chen might think of others, which is to counter the power of the Heavenly Dao with the power of the Heavenly Dao itself.

Becoming the ninth Human Emperor was indeed defying the heavens, but in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao, this matter was surely not as significant as reshaping the Chaos World. Reshaping the Prehistoric World was of utmost importance; the overwhelming momentum of this task would take precedence over everything else.

This meant that if Jiang Chen started to reshape the Chaos World in parallel with becoming the Human Emperor, the two forces would counteract each other, and the Heavenly Curse meant for him would surely not descend.

The more crucial Jiang Chen was to Heaven and Earth, the less the Heavenly Dao could afford to strike him, even if he committed a grave mistake; because the cost of acting against him was too great, so immense that Heaven and Earth could not bear it.

Jiang Chen’s thoughts were akin to walking a tightrope, a single misstep could lead to an end from which there is no return. He would need to plan carefully before putting thoughts into action. However, there was no rush for now—he still had time to strategize.

After all, it was always up to people to come up with solutions.

ps: I always thought I had already updated.