Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 149 - 148: The Real Emperor

After that, Jiang Xuan continued, "The Emperor Gouchen is the lord of all gods, with power so vast it’s immeasurable. Across the Three Realms, I wonder how many Great Divine Transcendents are coveting this position."

"Lei Zhenzi is but a third-generation disciple of Chan Teaching, and he is not even a Great Luo Golden Immortal. What kind of merit or ability does he have to hold such a high position?"

"Even if the Emperor Gouchen’s position is placed right in front of Lei Zhenzi, he probably wouldn’t dare to accept it."

"Those Great Divine Transcendents, who have existed since the ancient prehistoric era and fear not even the holy men, let alone the disciples of the holy men. If anyone dares to stand in their way, they would be crushed to death."

Jiang Xuan reasoned well. Then the question arose, if Lei Zhenzi isn’t Emperor Gouchen, who is he? Additionally, who is the real Emperor Gouchen?

Jiang Chen was left in suspense momentarily before Jiang Xuan provided the answer: "Lei Zhenzi’s divine title is Gouchen Star Lord, not Emperor Gouchen. Even though the names sound similar, their statuses are as different as heaven and earth."

"As for who the real Emperor Gouchen is..." Jiang Xuan paused briefly here and continued with a hint of pride in his voice: "In this world, how many dare to call themselves Emperor?"

Jiang Xuan’s words struck Jiang Chen like lightning, dispelling all his doubts and revealing the true identity of Emperor Gouchen.

It’s Fuxi! Emperor Fuxi!

He should have realised it earlier. In this world, there is only one Emperor, and that is Emperor Fuxi. Therefore, if Gouchen, the Heavenly Emperor, bears the title of Emperor, who else could he be besides Fuxi?

Ah, how could he not think of such an obvious answer before? He really was stupid.

At this moment, this was what Jiang Chen was thinking. He felt really foolish. Really, the answer was right in front of him, and yet he couldn’t guess it.

Alas...

Seeing Jiang Chen’s reaction, Jiang Xuan knew that he had guessed the answer: "That’s right, it is Emperor Fuxi. The moment he ascended, he naturally became Emperor Gouchen, ruling all gods, and controlling all thunder."

"When he ascended, the Heavenly Dao crowned him, and the Laws automatically formed into an imperial robe, draping him in its majesty."

"The Six Sages descended personally to congratulate him. Heaven and Earth trembled endlessly in celebration. All the gods descended, praising his merits."

...

Jiang Xuan’s deep voice revealed an ancient secret to Jiang Chen.

This was the scene when Emperor Fuxi ascended. All beings in Heaven and Earth sang praises, showcasing his greatness.

Such a scene would make anyone’s heart surge with awe. If one could experience such a day, it would be worth it.

Jiang Chen’s passion didn’t last long; soon, Jiang Xuan’s voice brought him back to reality. "Jade Emperor placed you in the court of Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace out of consideration for your identity within the Human Race, allowing you to bask in the glory of the Emperor."

As he said this, Jiang Xuan suddenly switched the topic, "However, don’t get too complacent, and don’t think the Jade Emperor is doing this for your benefit. He has ulterior motives."

"???"

Jiang Chen was quite puzzled.

As a human, being able to serve under the Emperor should be a good thing, no matter how you look at it. But in Jiang Xuan’s words, it seemed to become a bad thing?

Moreover, from his words, it wasn’t hard to tell that there seemed to be some plot by the Jade Emperor involved.

It was truly complicated, making one’s head spin.

Knowing Jiang Chen’s confusion, Jiang Xuan patiently explained, "You are not familiar with the situation in Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, so it’s natural for you to be drawn towards it, but if you knew the real situation there, I’m afraid you might not want to go."

"Jiang Chen, you should know, Emperor Fuxi does not reside in Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, but in Fire Cloud Cave."

"In other words, besides being nominally under the Emperor’s rule, he never really managed the place."

"Since the Emperor is not in Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, who is actually living there?"

"Naturally, it’s the ancient demons!"

"Emperor Gouchen also has the power to rule all the demons in the world, so naturally, his court is full of demons."

"For some special reasons, the Emperor cannot take action against them, so he let them stay in Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace, which gradually became their stronghold."

...

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen’s complexion turned green. Inwardly, he wished he could curse the Jade Emperor.

Everything was clear now. The Jade Emperor’s intentions were indeed very malicious!

As a human, being assigned to the demon’s base is a dangerous mission, but then the Jade Emperor also gave him the title of Demon Suppression Heavenly God.

Great, a Demon Suppression Heavenly God in a den of demons, what are you trying to do? Just because he’s a human and also a Demon Suppression Heavenly God, you want to make him a scapegoat?

The Jade Emperor seems to hope that he dies.

Of course, perhaps the Jade Emperor does not want him to die, but certainly wants him to fight with those demons, the fiercer the better.

...

Seeing Jiang Chen’s changing expressions, Jiang Xuan chuckled and asked, "What’s the matter, are you scared now? Don’t want to go?"

At his words, Jiang Chen responded indignantly, "Of course I’m scared. If an entity has survived from the ancient times till now, even a pig could have cultivated into a Taiyi Golden Immortal, let alone those ancient demons. I bet none of them has a strength lower than Taiyi Golden Immortal."

"I, a Mysterious Immortal, won’t even be enough to fill the gaps in their teeth."

Having said this, Jiang Chen switched his tone, pleading slightly, "So, ancestor, could you possibly reassign me away from this task?"

"Even if it can’t be reassigned, could you delay my tenure? It wouldn’t be too late to get there after I’ve cultivated into a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

Jiang Xuan smiled, refusing outright, "No. We old guys have discussed this, you’ll have to take on the role of Demon Suppression Heavenly God, whether you want to or not."

"Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace is after all our Human Race’s territory. It has been forcefully occupied by those demons for such a long time, now is the time to take it back."

"So, am I supposed to be your vanguard, sent to probe the strength of Gouchen’s Heavenly Palace?"

This wasn’t said by Jiang Xuan, but by Jiang Chen on his behalf. Although these were just his speculations, he was sure that these were definitely what Jiang Xuan and the others really thought.

"That’s right!" Jiang Xuan nodded in agreement with Jiang Chen’s words.

"Ah, what benefits are you planning to give me then? You can’t just send me off to die."

Seeing Jiang Xuan’s firm stance, Jiang Chen knew that refusal was futile. So, he promptly switched his approach, and proceeded to negotiate for benefits.

He was risking his life after all; he surely deserved some benefits?

"Benefits?"

"You already have your benefits. It’s just that you haven’t realised it yet."

"Take out the Sun Staff."

Seeing Jiang Chen demanding for benefits, Jiang Xuan asked him to take out the Sun Staff.

A thought crossed Jiang Chen’s mind, and he took out the Sun Staff as told and handed it over to Jiang Xuan.

"Ah!"

Catching the Sun Staff, Jiang Xuan’s eyes were filled with mixed emotions.

ps: Hear me out, no, wrong, let me explain! Direct readings by the great authors started today and I went to listen in for a bit, which delayed me slightly.

So...

I’ll make up for the missed Chapter tomorrow, really, look into my sincere eyes.

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