Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 848 - 649 Mystic Sect Internal Strife

Chapter 848: 649 Mystic Sect Internal Strife

"Master above, within the Dongsheng Divine Continent, there has been a revival of the Demon Immortal lineage, and I suspect this matter is related to the Demon Clan and their plot to awaken Di Jun Taiyi."

"However, atop the vast lands of the Divine Continent, many Great Divine Transcendents seem to turn a blind eye, hence I am uncertain of what to do, and earnestly request guidance from Master!"

"Your disciple, Yu Dou, pays respect!"

Atop the verdant mountains, Jiang Chen pondered for a long while but still could not fathom the reasoning behind the actions of those Great Divine Transcendents; therefore, he stopped pondering, established a ritual platform, and directly reported his findings to the Upper Qing Saints.

This matter was related to Di Jun Taiyi, and was of significant gravity; Jiang Chen could not resolve it on his own, naturally, he had to report upwards. After all, Di Jun Taiyi’s adversaries were Saints, not himself.

"Demon Immortal?"

"Di Jun Taiyi, truly a name that invites suspicion."

"People of Dongsheng Divine Continent, do you not trust us? Behind our backs, you’ve orchestrated so much, and now you even allow these demons to act right under your noses, undertaking such heaven-defying and Tao-violating deeds to revive Di Jun Taiyi."

In the Chaos beyond the heavens, within Shangqing Palace, the Upper Qing Saints received Jiang Chen’s message, peered downward towards Dongsheng Divine Continent, and seemed to sink into thought, sighing unexpectedly.

"It’s all because of those two from the west, who disregarded everyone’s dissuasion and insisted on taking action against Underworld River, causing us Saints and many peers to become merely superficially united."

Jiang Chen was unaware of the Mystic Sect Great Divine Transcendents’ thoughts, but how could their intentions be concealed from the Upper Qing Saints? With just a glance, the Saints deduced the purpose behind everyone’s actions.

The Mystic Sect’s Great Divine Transcendents did not trust the Saints, fearing a sudden lethal move from the Saints; that’s why they let the Demon Clan act freely, allowing them to revive Di Jun Taiyi, to create some trouble for the Saints.

Should the Saints have enemies, they naturally wouldn’t consider targeting them, instead, they would need to devise ways to win them over.

This was the thought process of the Mystic Sect Great Divine Transcendents: allow the Demon Clan to revive Di Jun Taiyi, to distract the Saints’ attention, ensuring they had no time to scheme against themselves.

It was all for self-preservation.

As for why the Great Divine Transcendents feared a sudden attack from the Saints, it was naturally the accomplishment of the two great ones from the west.

Back then, the two great ones from the west suddenly attacked Underworld River’s ancestor, and with the greatest speed, sealed him along with the Sea of Blood, greatly startling other Great Divine Transcendents.

That was Underworld River, one of the most powerful among the Great Divine Transcendents, who ruled over such a treasure land as the netherworldly Sea of Blood, yet he was powerless to resist being sealed and suppressed by the two from the west.

If Underworld River’s ancestor could end up in such a state, then needless to say, they would find themselves in the same predicament should a confrontation with the Saints arise.

The show of strength by the two from the west when they suppressed Underworld River’s ancestor terrified the others, realizing they were no match for the Saints.

These Great Divine Transcendents feared the Saints’ power, worried about a sudden lethal move, and naturally sought ways to break the stalemate, to avoid following in Underworld River ancestor’s footsteps.

Reviving Di Jun Taiyi to present the Saints with two adversaries was the strategy conceived by the Mystic Sect Great Transcendents. It must be said, the strategy was straightforward and direct.

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"Yu Dou, my disciple, since the Great Ancient era, no Demon Immortals have existed in the world, only demons. Now some demons falsely claim the name of Demon Immortals, committing heaven-defying and Tao-violating acts. As the Lord of Shenxiao, you must step forward and uphold the majesty of the Immortal Dao."

Atop the verdant mountains, Jiang Chen waited for a while, and then the voice of the Upper Qing Saints drifted over.

"There are no Demon Immortals, only demons!"

"Demons falsely claim the name of Demon Immortals, committing heaven-defying and Tao-violating acts!"

"Lord of Shenxiao, step forward and uphold the majesty of Immortal Dao."

In the words of the Upper Qing Saints, there was not a single mention of ’kill’, yet Jiang Chen sensed a sky-reaching intent to kill; the Upper Qing Saints were instructing him to eradicate the Demon Immortal lineage!

"Your disciple obeys the command!"

Bowing to the ritual platform, Jiang Chen stepped out of the verdant mountains and began to muster a great army.

From the words of the Upper Qing Saints, Jiang Chen could guess that the relationship between the Mystic Sect Great Divine Transcendents and the Mystic Sect Saints may not be as good as he had imagined.

But that wasn’t important!

Even if the two parties were at enmity, it had nothing to do with Jiang Chen at the moment.

All he knew was, he now had the Saints’ sacred command to carry out the killing on behalf of heaven, to eliminate all those of the Demon Clan who falsely claimed to be Demon Immortals.

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"Three friends, immediately assemble a great army and follow me to slay demons and eradicate evil!" Marching straight to the three demons, Jiang Chen commanded them.

To slay demons and eradicate evil?

What demons to slay, what evil to eradicate?

Weren’t the demons of Dongsheng Divine Continent already captured cleanly by the Demon patrols?

"Your Majesty, the demons of Dongsheng Divine Continent have almost been completely captured by Gouchen’s heavenly soldiers, and those left are just scattered rogues that pose no threat. Where do we direct the great army we assemble now?"

Uncertain of Jiang Chen’s purpose, the three demons couldn’t help but ask.

"Captured cleanly?"

"Where is it clean?"

"Look everywhere across Dongsheng Divine Continent, demons are rampant, endless like weeds, where have they been captured cleanly?"

Gazing at the three demons, Jiang Chen spoke in a chilling tone.

But then, perhaps feeling his tone was a bit harsh, Jiang Chen’s voice suddenly softened as he continued:

"Of course, I do not mean to blame you three friends, you have done well previously, your meritorious demon-slaying will be commended; when you meet His Majesty, I will surely speak in favor of your valor."

"As for the demons I spoke of earlier, it’s quite normal for you three not to be aware of them, I don’t blame you. They are indeed well-hidden, and had I not had certain methods, I might have been nearly deceived by them too."