Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me
Chapter 945 - 701 The Five Sacred Beasts of the Five Directions have made a huge investment at all costs_2

Chapter 945: 701 The Five Sacred Beasts of the Five Directions have made a huge investment at all costs_2

"Indeed, I feel there’s something I need within the Ruined Land!"

Jiang Chen’s spirits rose, knowing that what the Black Tortoise was about to say, for him, was most likely of paramount importance.

"Everyone knows that there are many treasures in the Ruined Land, but few have obtained them throughout history. Why do you think that is?"

The Black Tortoise raised its head, looking toward Jiang Chen and inquired.

"Is it insufficient fate, or are the treasures difficult to find?" Jiang Chen ventured a guess.

"No, the treasures of the Ruined Land are not hard to find, the difficulty lies in how to collect them," it said. "To put it simply, the deeper one goes into the Ruined Land, the more treasures there are, even the corpses of the Chaos Demigods from legends are not nonexistent there."

"However, the deeper one ventures into the Ruined Land, the greater the danger. Everyone knows at the end of the Ruined Land there are treasures unparalleled in rarity, but who can actually get there? Let alone the Great Divine Transcendents, even the Saints find it hard to reach that place."

"You should know that once I joined forces with the Ancestral Dragon to enter the Ruined Land, hoping to reach its depths and collect the supreme treasures within. Yet, we nearly didn’t make it back."

"Not just us two, but also the three ancestors of the Immortal Dao, the ancient figures— Honjan Daizu, Qiankun Old Ancestor, and Yin and Yang Old Ancestor—joined hands, each wielding an Innate Treasure, and still they could not break into the depths of the Ruined Land."

"Thus, you should realize the danger of the Ruined Land."

The Black Tortoise slowly began to reveal this most ancient secret to Jiang Chen. Only a being like the Black Tortoise could do so, otherwise even the Sanqing might not be aware of the past of the Honjan Daizu.

After all, their era was too ancient. Back then, even the Quasi-Saint realm hadn’t fully formed, let alone the Primordial Realm.

"From what the elder has said, it seems there is a way to aid me in reaching the depths of the Ruined Land?"

Jiang Chen spoke excitedly. The Black Tortoise wouldn’t have brought up this topic out of the blue without a purpose.

"Naturally, having decided to invest in you, we wouldn’t hesitate. We’re willing to pay a hefty price because only in this way can you remember today’s favor, and assist us with all your might in the future," the Black Tortoise nodded affirmatively at Jiang Chen’s speculation, stating plainly its intention to heavily invest in him.

"I do not fear your refusal, for I know what lies deep in the Demon Ruins, and much of it is what you need. Even at the very beginning of ancient times, there were rare treasures in the depths of the Ruined Land, let alone now."

"When Pangu Great God was carving out heaven and earth, three thousand Demon Gods came to obstruct him but were no match for the might of Pangu Great God, and were all slain. The corpses of these Chaos Demigods, most of which merged into the newly born Chaos World, left a small portion that was accidentally preserved."

"Among these, a part sank into the Nine Abysses, and another into the Ruined Land. These are the treasures most precious within the depths of the Ruined Land. A Great Divine Transcendent attaining these can break through to the realm of a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial."

"Aside from this, there are many more treasures in the Ruined Land, which are precisely what you need."

"During the era of the Three Clans, from the war between the Tao and the Demonic Way, after the defeat of Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, a multitude of treasures from the shattered demonic ancestral court sank into the Ruined Land."

"In the era of the Witch and Specter, when the decisive battle between them broke the Chaos World, many treasures also fell into the Ruined Land..."

"In the era of the Investiture of the Gods..."

The Black Tortoise wasn’t afraid of Jiang Chen refusing its investment, because there were simply too many treasures deep within the Ruined Land, many of which Jiang Chen needed.

"Elder speaks, and I am truly moved," Jiang Chen said helplessly, knowing he couldn’t refuse the Black Tortoise’s investment. Whether it be the corpses of Chaos Demigods, relics of the Taoist and Demonic Ways, or remnants of the Witch and Specter, all of them were needed by him.

However, Jiang Chen had no intention of refusing. Although the investment of the Black Tortoise was significant, by the same token, as long as Jiang Chen could rescue them, these things wouldn’t amount to much.

Of course, if Jiang Chen failed to rescue them, the consequence would indeed be profound and would cost a great deal to repay.

Jiang Chen firmly believed that he could indeed reform the Chaos World and that the Sacred Beasts of the Five Directions could thus be freed from their constraints. Therefore, he accepted the Black Tortoise’s investment with equanimity.

"How does the elder plan to assist me?" Jiang Chen asked.

Jiang Chen didn’t beat around the bush and directly asked.

"Impressive."

The Black Tortoise Sacred Beast praised and pulled out a five-colored jade talisman, branded with the imprints of the Five Sacred Beasts.

"This Five-Element jade talisman was condensed by the five of us old fellows using the power of our original source. It can temporarily resist the pressure deep within the Ruined Land."

"With this item in your possession, you might not be able to reach the very end of the Ruined Land and collect the remnants of the Chaos Demigod, but it would be easy to go nearby and collect relics of the Dao of demons or the remains of witches and specters."

Passing the Five-Element jade talisman to Jiang Chen, the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast explained its origin and function.

It was indeed a treasure, an invaluably priceless treasure. Accepting the Five-Element jade talisman, Jiang Chen was certain it was a treasure beyond price.

To put it mildly, if a Quasi-Saint at the peak of their cultivation got hold of this item and integrated it, they would instantly comprehend the mysteries of the Five Elements, thus reaching the realm of Great Divine Transcendents.

If used against an enemy, this item could even block a hit from a Saint!

No wonder the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast confidently said that with this item, Jiang Chen could venture into the deepest parts of the Ruined Land. It’s just that his cultivation was not sufficient, merely comparable to a Quasi-Saint. If his strength were that of a Great Divine Transcendent, paired with this item, reaching the end of the Ruined Land would not be difficult.

"Thank you, senior!"

Knowing such a treasure was not something that the Five Sacred Beasts could easily part with, Jiang Chen expressed his sincere gratitude.

"No need for thanks, this is an investment, with a purpose. If you were not exceptional, we wouldn’t have gone to such lengths," replied the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast plainly, clearly stating his intention.

His relationship with Jiang Chen was just beginning. Such a significant investment naturally came with expectations, and he didn’t conceal this. In fact, at their level of existence, there was no need to hide anything—just say it as it was.

"By the way, I must remind you: the Ruined Land isolates everything. The deeper you go, the weaker your connection with the outside world becomes. If you venture to a certain distance, the blessings from the Human King’s Dao Fruit you carry will vanish, bringing your cultivation back to its original state."

As if suddenly in recollection, the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast cautioned.

Indeed, because the Ruined Land neutralized the Human King’s Dao Fruit’s blessings for Jiang Chen, even with such a treasure as the Five-Element talisman in hand, he would not be able to reach the very end. After all, his own cultivation was still too low—merely at the level of Innate Dao Sovereign.

"Thank you for the warning, senior."

Jiang Chen’s heart leaped, and he thanked the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast. This was something he had not considered; without the Dao Fruit’s empowerment, his confidence diminished. However, with the Five-Element talisman, his confidence was substantially bolstered.

"You may go now. The sooner you leave, the sooner you’ll return. I am very much looking forward to your plan," said the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast, having achieved his purpose and now shooing Jiang Chen away with a wave of his sleeve, not minding Jiang Chen’s resistance, as he sent him out of the Arctic land.

A streak of divine light flashed, and Jiang Chen’s body disappeared on the spot, returning to the outer world.

"My fellow Dao friends, what do you think? What could Jiang Chen’s plan be that it led to such significant changes, even potentially helping us to break free from our binds?" the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast suddenly asked, addressing the void after Jiang Chen had left.

The moment he finished speaking, the phantoms of the other four Sacred Beasts appeared. It turned out they had been present all along. Even though it was the Black Tortoise Sacred Beast that had talked with Jiang Chen, the other four Sacred Beasts had been secretly observing him.

With their future at stake, how could the Five Sacred Beasts be anything but cautious?

"We can’t divine it; not a single clue can be discerned. There is no information on such a plan between Heaven and Earth. If it wasn’t that Jiang Chen doesn’t seem the type to lie, I would suspect he made up that plan on the spot to bluff you," said the Ancestral Dragon, his eyes filled with caution. He didn’t truly doubt Jiang Chen’s honesty, but he wanted to stress the gravity of the situation.

Besides Hongjun, no one could lie in their presence. If Jiang Chen had such an ability, he wouldn’t be just an Innate Dao Sovereign.