Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 928 - 698: The Calculations of the Great Divine Transcendents (10,000 words) _2

Chapter 928: Chapter 698: The Calculations of the Great Divine Transcendents (10,000 words) _2

The Human Kings of the Human Race may not have been the most powerful individuals, but they were certainly the most spectacularly talented. Each one dazzled their era and laid the foundation for the great rise of the Human Race.

Seeing the Dao Fruit of the Human King reappear, these elders couldn’t help but reminisce about that era.

That era might not have been the strongest for the Human Race, but it was certainly the most united. All members of the Human Race shared the same belief: to become stronger and stronger! They constantly strived towards this goal without regard for their own lives!

"Hehe, keeping a low profile!"

"They really thought their plan was foolproof, as if no one could see through it?"

"To become a Human King, one must follow the Way of a King, valiantly clearing all obstacles. Only in this way, can one become a Human King."

"Those who scheme and engage in despicable intrigues, causing divisions within the Human Race only to unify it later—if they become the Human King by such means, what of it? Without winning the hearts of the people, they are but moonlight reflected in a mirror, flowers reflected on water, ephemeral and short-lived."

There were members of the Human Race sneering, their words dripping with disdain for those who used strategies of laying low and biding time, like what the Law Temple’s Lord had done.

Moreover, their words hinted at deeper secrets, suggesting that the schemes of the Law Temple’s Lord and others were not as straightforward as they appeared, involving the position of Human King.

"Wait, something seems off."

"Why do I feel that the Dao Fruit of the Emperor Lord’s Human King is somewhat unstable, as if there are signs of a shaky foundation? What’s going on?"

"The Dao Fruit of the Human King could have flaws?"

Suddenly, a venerable member of the Human Race let out a soft exclamation, sounding unsure.

At first, he thought he was seeing things—how could the Dao Fruit of the Human King appear unstable and show signs of a shaky foundation? But as time passed, the problem became more and more obvious, making him realize that it might indeed be true.

Within the River of Destiny, the state of the Dao Fruit of the Human King was indeed not right. Although it had taken shape, it seemed incredibly unstable, as if it could shatter at any moment. Even with the Human Race’s fate bolstering it, it could not be fully stabilized.

This was the sign of an unstable foundation.

"Indeed, the foundation is unstable. I think I know the reason—it’s not a big problem," Hou Yi said, frowning and reflecting on the issue.

Unlike others, Hou Yi almost became the Human King himself—had he not returned the throne to the descendants of Yu the Great, he would be an Ancient Human King now.

"For a Human King, merit alone is not enough; one must also win the hearts of the people. What Jiang Chen lacks now is the hearts of the people; therefore, though his Dao Fruit of the Human King has barely formed, its foundation is unstable. A slight encounter with a major issue would cause it to fall apart and disperse."

Jiang Xuan also spoke up on the matter.

He had even more authority to speak on this, having contended with Yu the Great for the position of Emperor of Humanity—without a doubt, Jiang Xuan was a true, living, and current Human King from Ancient Times.

"The hearts of the people? The Emperor Lord has eradicated the Demon Clan; isn’t such a feat enough to win the hearts of the people?"

A Taoist Master of the Jiang Family questioned with confusion, unable to resist asking Jiang Xuan.

"You misunderstand. The ’hearts of the people’ here are not the same as those ’hearts of the people’ you’re thinking of. Have you ever seen a Human King who is all alone, with neither territories to his name nor a populace to rule?"

"To be a Human King, one must naturally govern vast territories and control the fates of countless beings, wielding supreme authority."

"Only then can one truly be called a King!"

"Jiang Chen, for example, he may command tens of thousands of celestial soldiers and wield supreme power, but how does any of this relate to the Human Race? The territories of the Human Race are expansive. Which land does he control? There are countless members of the Human Race. How many people does he rule over?"

Hou Yi spoke out, pinpointing the main reason for Jiang Chen’s unstable foundation. Although his achievements were sufficient, he lacked a strong base within the Human Race, with no territory to bear the weight of the Dao Fruit of the Human King, resulting in his unstable foundation.

"So that’s how it is!"

The various Taoist Masters of the Human Race nodded in understanding, grasping the reason behind it. They too realized that, looking back on past Human Kings, each was either a chieftain of a clan or a sovereign over multiple powers, holding sway over vast territories and populations.

But what about Jiang Chen? Although he controlled the Sun Star and the Jiang Family, both were too far removed from the Human Race. The Jiang Family was no longer the same Jiang Family of yesteryears—the vast territories were long gone. In the human realm apart from the Ancestral Land, they hardly had any family assets left; everything was transferred to the Heavenly Realm.

"I thought it was some major issue, but if that’s all, it’s quite simple. Isn’t it just about territory and population? Isn’t Nanbuzhan Continent large enough, the population sufficient? It would provide a solid base for the Emperor Lord’s Human King to carry his Dao Fruit."

"With the Emperor Lord’s ability, conquering Nanbuzhan Continent would be a breeze."

After learning the reason, the strong members heaved a sigh of relief.

This was indeed straightforward—were not just territory and population the issue? As the stronghold and home base of the Human Race, just capturing Nanbuzhan Continent would solve the problem of Jiang Chen’s unstable foundation.

"Simple? Perhaps it’s not so simple!"

Hou Yi and Jiang Xuan exchanged glances, both feeling an ominous premonition.

If Jiang Chen were to become the Human King in one fell swoop, there would be no issue at all. However, with his current shaky foundation, his enemies would certainly not miss the opportunity to act covertly and disrupt his path as the Human King of the Human Race.

The Human Race was no longer as it was in the past—united and dedicated. Now, with numerous factions within, they might lack the ability to deal with external enemies, but their capacity for sabotage was second to none.