Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1695: Ninefold Sky of Nineteen Ninety-Seven

Boundless blood energy surged to the heavens as Donghuang Taiyi reappeared. His once illusory body had unknowingly solidified, now coursing with a vitality as vast as an ocean, even more immense than the Chaos Sea.

This was a young man, seemingly no older than twenty. His jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and his form stood tall and imposing amidst the vast expanse of Chaos. There was a sense of grandeur about him, as if he were surveying the Great Divine Transcendents in attendance from above.

Donghuang Taiyi, the premier powerhouse of the Ancient Era, had resurrected long before anyone was aware and remained hidden, unbeknownst to all.

It was only now, in response to the summoning of the Great Divine Transcendents, that he appeared once more before the world.

As the Donghuang was reborn, his blood energy surged like an ocean. His body radiated endless divine light, akin to a blazing sun illuminating the dark Chaos. frёewebnoѵēl.com

Although his appearance was youthful, his strength was unfathomable. His very presence exuded an imposing majesty—standing there silently, his aura alone had already shaken everyone present to their core.

"Donghuang!"

A Great Divine Transcendent muttered, their tone filled with excitement.

The tides had turned. This group of Great Divine Transcendents, who were on the brink of despair, never expected that Donghuang Taiyi had already resurrected.

"Everyone, I have returned!"

With a faint smile on the corner of his lips, Taiyi glanced at the crowd and spoke in a calm tone.

As his voice fell, the entire Chaos realm thundered. Endless currents of Chaos energy swept forth, weaving layers upon layers of extraordinary phenomena.

Taiyi was still Taiyi. Even after disappearing for countless years, he remained dazzlingly brilliant—so powerful it defied belief.

"Primordial Chaos 9th Level!"

Jiang Chen remained silent, and so did the Saints.

Taiyi made no effort to conceal his cultivation realm, exposing it blatantly—the extraordinary Primordial Chaos 9th Level, a realm even beyond the Saints.

Such openness was, in itself, a mark of confidence—a declaration to the world that he feared none.

"Primordial Chaos 9th Level. When Taiyi fell in the past, he had only reached the Primordial Chaos 3rd Level. Judging by this, he must have resurrected a long time ago."

"But he was evidently delayed for a while. Otherwise, with Taiyi’s talent, he would have at least reached the Primordial Chaos 10th Level by now, rather than the 9th Level."

No one spoke aloud, but based on the available information, they had already roughly deduced Taiyi’s current situation.

He was indeed incredibly powerful, though not as invincible as he had been in the Ancient Era. In this age, he not only faced rivals but even many who surpassed him.

He was no longer unbeatable!

Yet, there was no denying that Taiyi, at the Primordial Chaos 9th Level, remained a formidable adversary. For Jiang Chen, and even for the Saints, this was an undeniable truth.

"The people of later generations—truly remarkable!"

Taiyi’s gaze fell upon Jiang Chen. There was no trace of anger in his eyes, only a dazzling brilliance brimming with awe-inspiring majesty.

At his level of existence, the moment he appeared, everything that had recently transpired in the Prehistoric World was laid bare before him. He was fully aware not only of the Demon Clan’s downfall but also of Jiang Chen’s recent actions.

After learning everything, Taiyi did not grow enraged but instead marveled. He marveled at the emergence of such an extraordinary figure in the later generations—an existence that, compared to himself, was not inferior in the slightest, perhaps even greater.

"What a pity you were born too late. Otherwise, had we crossed paths in the Ancient Era, it might have rewritten the destiny of the Human Race."

Taiyi paid no heed to Taiqing and the others; his focus rested entirely on Jiang Chen. It was as though, in this space, no one else but the two of them mattered anymore.

"Now is not too late. Since you’ve been resurrected, the ancient grudge of the Human Race will someday be settled."

Jiang Chen withdrew his Divine Ability and likewise stood firmly amidst the Chaos. His presence, restrained yet formidable, faced Taiyi across the distance.

"Indeed, it must be resolved. Though the Demon Clan’s destruction at your hands was reasonable, they once called me their Emperor. This grudge—I must avenge it, no matter what."

Taiyi nodded, acknowledging Jiang Chen’s assertion. Their inevitable battle was merely a matter of time.

"Progenitor of Humanity, you’re here too."

"I recognized back when I first saw you in the Heaven Court that, if you didn’t perish, you were destined for greatness. And now the truth proves I was right. Judging by your current cultivation, you have far surpassed many Innate Saints."

After his exchange with Jiang Chen, Taiyi shifted his gaze to the Progenitor of Humanity. Perhaps, in his mind, only Jiang Chen and the Progenitor of Humanity were worthy of his notice.

"Your Majesty flatters me!"

The Progenitor of Humanity appeared and courteously responded.

Regardless, in earlier years, he had indeed received favors from Taiyi while in the Heaven Court.

"Back when my elder brother sought to annihilate the Human Race, I tried to dissuade him, thinking he was overreacting. But today, seeing the two of you, I finally comprehend the dread humans inspire."

"Such a small and seemingly insignificant race, born after the Innate beings, yet capable of producing two earth-shattering figures in quick succession. It’s no wonder my elder brother was plagued with constant unease regarding your kind ever since his return from the future."

After confirming the strength of both the Progenitor of Humanity and Jiang Chen, Taiyi couldn’t help but recall the events of the past.

During the Ancient Era, when Di Jun decided to eradicate the Human Race, Taiyi had always opposed it. Firstly, he found it unnecessary—how could a mere fledgling race pose any threat to the Demon Clan?

Secondly, he hesitated to offend both Emperor Fuxi and Empress Nuwa for the sake of the Human Race, feeling it was not worth the trouble.

Unfortunately, Taiyi’s efforts to dissuade Di Jun came to no avail. After returning from the future, Di Jun remained resolute in his intent to destroy the Human Race, unmoved by anyone’s counsel.

At the time, Taiyi could not understand Di Jun’s decision, but now he suddenly did. In those days, with the emergence of the Progenitor of Humanity, he already sensed that the Human Race was destined to rise. Yet, little did he expect that after the Progenitor of Humanity, another even more extraordinary figure like Jiang Chen would arise.