Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 887: Six Seven Nine attacked the Demon Clan

Chapter 887: Six Seven Nine attacked the Demon Clan

Although Jiang Yi was not a Quasi-Saint, his strength was sufficient to rival one. As the reincarnation of the Great Ancient Witch Da Yi, his foundation from a previous life enabled him to battle beyond his level.

The fact that Jiang Yi was the reincarnation of Da Yi was no secret among the Human Race, and indeed, within the entire Three Realms. After all, there was only one archer as proficient as Hou Yi in the Prehistoric World, and he was related to the Witch Clan, with an identical name at that.

It was almost like having written "He is Da Yi" in large characters across Jiang Yi’s face. As long as they were not blind, any powerhouse from the Prehistoric World could recognize that Hou Yi was the reincarnation of Da Yi.

However, even though all the masters from the Prehistoric World knew that Hou Yi was the reincarnation of Da Yi, he himself was oblivious to it, instinctively overlooking this fact.

This was because his Innate True Spirit was defective, with the most crucial part taken away by Di Jun and sealed on the Moon Star as Wu Gang, cutting the laurel tree, never to leave that place by even half a step.

This was Hou Yi’s congenital defect. Even Mother Earth, powerful as she was, could not remedy it. She could only send his True Spirit into Reincarnation, undergoing cycle after cycle in an attempt to mend his broken True Spirit through the Law of Samsara.

As for the True Spirit of Da Yi on the Moon Star, that is, Wu Gang—if Mother Earth had a way to rescue him, she would have already allowed Da Yi to reincarnate as Hou Yi.

Due to the innate deficiency, Hou Yi, although his cultivation reached the heavens, had always been unable to break through to the Innate Dao Sovereign and achieve the Dao Venerable Realm.

Mother Earth sent Da Yi to reincarnate among the Human Race, hoping that the Fate of the race would mend his damaged Innate True Spirit, and there was indeed some effect.

At least, before reincarnating into the Human Race, Da Yi couldn’t even achieve the Innate Dao Sovereign level. But after his reincarnation into the Human Race, he is now at the Innate Dao Sovereign level and is only Half-step away from becoming a Quasi-Saint.

Even within that half-step, he has long been unable to take it.

"It must be due to insufficient Fate!"

The Fate of the Human Race was definitely of help to Hou Yi; otherwise, he couldn’t have achieved the Innate Dao Sovereign state. As for why he couldn’t break through to become a Quasi-Saint afterward...

Jiang Chen guessed that it must be because the Fate of the Human Race wasn’t enough.

After Ancient Times, the Human Race faced turmoil. Though the total amount of Fate hadn’t diminished, it became extremely scattered and difficult to consolidate into a single force. Hou Yi must be affected by this, hence his delayed achievement of the Quasi-Saint level.

"May I ask, Emperor Lord, what exactly has happened that you repeatedly ring the Flame Emperor’s bell and summon us here?" Hou Yi spoke up, his face showing cold indifference as he questioned Jiang Chen.

This wasn’t because he harbored any discontent toward Jiang Chen, but because of his Innate True Spirit’s defect, which made his emotions extremely detached. Unless it was a matter that shook heaven and earth, it wouldn’t be enough to stir his heart and change his expression.

So, the impression Hou Yi always gave was frosty and detached.

"Respected elders, I’ve called you here because there is a major matter that I need to inform you about."

Jiang Chen glanced around, seeing that almost everyone had arrived, and he stepped down from the throne to approach them before speaking out loudly:

"Now, I see turmoil within the Human Race; myriad sects established, not to mention, people forming cliques for personal gain and attacking each other. There are signs of internal strife."

"Therefore, I wish to follow in the footsteps of the ancestors, to unify the Human Race, sweep across the Vast Universe, and compete for the supreme throne of the Human Emperor. What do the revered elders think?"

"Does Jiang Chen possess the stature to compete for the Human Emperor?"

These were all his blood relatives. In the future, if Jiang Chen wanted to ascend to the supreme seat of the Human Emperor, he would need their support. Thus, Jiang Chen didn’t conceal his intentions and laid out his purpose directly.

"What, compete for the throne of the Human Emperor?"

"Emperor Lord, you want to compete for the throne of the Human Emperor?"

Once Jiang Chen’s words were out, the people present were shocked. Even Hou Yi, emotionless as he was, showed a trace of emotion on his face—obviously startled by Jiang Chen’s declaration.

This was indeed a matter that could pierce the heavens.

"Emperor Lord, this must not be done!"

"After the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the path to become the Human Emperor has been proven to be a dead end."

"As mighty as the Great Yu, whose strength rivaled that of Great Divine Transcendents; as dazzling as the First Emperor, who achieved Dao after Ancient Times; both were exceptional talents of our Human Race who never came out into the world. Yet, despite this, they still fell on the path of the Human Emperor, perishing under the Heavenly Curse."

"Although you, Emperor Lord, are no less in stature than they were, you must think thrice before embarking on this path!"

"We do not agree; your future is so bright, rivaling the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and you have the potential to achieve Dao and compete for the Realm of Primordial Chaos. You should not step onto such a dead-end path. If any mishap occurs, it would be the greatest loss for our Human Race."

...

After the shock subsided, everyone started to voice their objections, trying to dissuade Jiang Chen from this absurd idea.

Among those emotionally charged was the head of the Jiang Family, who had watched Jiang Chen grow up and was now vociferously shouting, claiming he would never allow Jiang Chen to walk this path to doom.

Jiang Chen said nothing, quietly listening to everyone’s advice. Though they disagreed with his proposal, their intentions were good; they could not bear to see him on a path of no return, concerned for his safety. That was why they spoke out to persuade him.

So, even though he was unanimously opposed by everyone, Jiang Chen was not angry in his heart; instead, he was touched.

"Respected elders, there’s no need to persuade me further. Since I have already spoken, it means that my mind is made up. I will not be swayed by the words of others to change my mind," Jiang Chen spoke after the voices calmed down, indicating that further persuasion was futile—he wouldn’t listen.

"Jiang Chen, are you out of your mind?"

The head of the Jiang Family was helpless, stomping his feet in frustration due to Jiang Chen, not even addressing him as Emperor Lord, but directly by his name.