Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1825 - 1162 Mercy

Otherwise, his reputation would be ruined.

Collaborating with allies and letting them suffer great losses while reaping tremendous benefits himself—isn’t this essentially deceiving others? If word gets out, who would dare cooperate with him in the future?

Thus, Jiang Chen said, "Madam, if you consider the overall situation, the Witch Clan has not been at a disadvantage. Please allow me to analyze it for you." freewebnoveℓ.com

"Using the power meant for resurrecting the Ancestral Witches to reshape Mount Buzhou may seem like a loss for the Witch Clan, but it actually wins them the future."

"After all, the Heavenly Dao is impartial. How could it allow the meritorious ministers of the Prehistoric World to suffer losses? At that time, it will certainly provide the Witch Clan with plentiful benefits."

"Furthermore, the Witch Clan is favored by Pangu Great God. When they reshape Mount Buzhou, it is akin to a prodigal son turning back. Pangu Great God would undoubtedly be pleased, and likely bestow many advantages upon the Witch Clan."

"With the benefits provided by the Heavenly Dao and Pangu Great God, although the Witch Clan will pay a significant price to reshape Mount Buzhou, greater benefits will await them in the future."

"Just like those fallen Ancestral Witches, resurrecting them now faces immense resistance. Even Heaven and Earth are unwilling to see their revival, requiring power several times that of an equivalent level to revive them."

"However, if the Witch Clan makes great contributions in reshaping Mount Buzhou, from then on, the Heavenly Dao will not only not obstruct their resurrection, but will actively assist, accelerating their return."

"Even Mount Buzhou will nurture them anew, allowing for their rebirth within."

Jiang Chen would never do anything to make his allies suffer. Therefore, before coming, he had already analyzed the pros and cons of this situation.

Having determined that reshaping Mount Buzhou would surely be more beneficial than detrimental to the Witch Clan, ensuring they would not suffer losses, Jiang Chen then dared to set out for the Hall of Reincarnation.

Otherwise, he would not have come today.

Reshaping Heaven and Earth in the Prehistoric World for great benefits, while letting allies suffer—how could Jiang Chen possibly do that?

Even for himself, Jiang Chen would not dare. Though it may seem like a massive gain, the Great Dao is impartial. Some advantages cannot be taken. Whatever is gained now must be returned doubly in the future.

All of this will turn into tribulations on the path. Therefore, unless it is an enemy’s advantage, do not seize it, as it must be returned. If not now, then in the future.

Karma and reincarnation, retribution never fails; in the age of lack, it’s a joke. But in the era of manifest Tao and law, it’s a universal truth. Even one as strong as Pangu Great God couldn’t escape it.

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"Your Majesty makes a fair point, but who can truly predict the future?"

"The protection of the Heavenly Dao is certainly useful, but which of us does not have the power to defy heaven? Determined destruction would make hiding in Zixiao Palace useless."

"Relying entirely on the Heavenly Dao is essentially courting death."

"So, reshaping Mount Buzhou is reshaping Mount Buzhou, but the previous agreement cannot be invalidated. After reshaping Mount Buzhou, Your Majesty must still honor the promise to find a way to resurrect my brothers."

Mother Earth was unimpressed by Jiang Chen’s words. Since her birth, she had experienced too much, realizing nothing can be relied upon, especially not the Heavenly Dao. Cultivators can only rely on themselves.

If the protection of the Heavenly Dao were truly useful, the Ancestral Witches and Taiyi Di Jun would not have perished, Red Cloud would not have fallen, nor Dong Wang Gong died tragically in the Eastern Sea.

It’s not that the protection of the Heavenly Dao is useless, but that there are too many strong beings in the Prehistoric World who defy heaven, rendering the Heavenly Dao’s protection ineffective.

If the Prehistoric World’s strongest were only at the Innate Dao Sovereign realm, then the protection of the Heavenly Dao would be useful, ensuring no harm could come to him. But alas, in today’s Prehistoric World, Great Divine Transcendents are everywhere; Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial are close to a hundred.

Anyone who relies solely on the Heavenly Dao’s protection and dares to act recklessly would not know how they even died.

Hence, faced with the grand promises painted by Jiang Chen, Mother Earth just regarded them as amusing stories, not taking them to heart.

It’s not that Jiang Chen’s arguments lacked logic—in theory, if no one interferes, things should unfold as he described.

Unfortunately, theory is theory; whether it can be realized is another matter.

In reality, can the resurrection of the Ancestral Witches genuinely proceed without obstruction? Placing hope entirely on the Heavenly Dao may ensure the Prehistoric World’s destruction, yet the Ancestral Witches might still not revive.

The hope for the resurrection of the Ancestral Witches ultimately lies with Jiang Chen. Hence, Mother Earth merely needs to stick to the prior agreement, persistently pressing Jiang Chen to revive the Ancestral Witches.

A guarantee from the Heavenly Dao pales in comparison to a guarantee from Jiang Chen.

"The logic is the same; if Madam does not trust the Heavenly Dao, then regard the current reshaping of Mount Buzhou as part of my means to resurrect the Ancestral Witches."

Realizing this, Jiang Chen altered his phrasing.

Using the power for resurrecting the Ancestral Witches to reshape Mount Buzhou will undeniably simplify their resurrection thereafter.

This exchange, though it loses considerable strength, ultimately makes resurrecting the Ancestral Witches simpler, saving power beyond what was initially expended; in totality, it is actually a gain.

Thus Jiang Chen’s explanation held validity.

"If I can take this opportunity to revive my brothers, it would be most ideal. If not, reshaping Mount Buzhou takes precedence. Luckily, when Mount Buzhou collapsed, the other brothers had already fallen."

"Otherwise, had they witnessed Mount Buzhou’s destruction at the Witch Clan’s hands, I wonder if they could withstand that blow."

Reviving Mount Buzhou before they do is actually a beneficial endeavor.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches understand each other’s nature thoroughly. Mother Earth naturally knows her brothers’ thoughts; between resurrecting oneself and reshaping Mount Buzhou, they would undoubtedly choose the latter.

If upon their resurrection, they learned that sacrificing themselves could revive Mount Buzhou, they would unhesitatingly sacrifice themselves.

Knowing her brothers’ intentions, Mother Earth decided accordingly. Otherwise, no matter how kind-hearted she is, she couldn’t make decisions on their behalf.

She may sacrifice herself, but not others.

"Do you have anything else?"

Seeing that Jiang Chen had finished speaking yet showed no intention of leaving, Mother Earth could easily deduce he had other motives for staying.

"Reshaping Mount Buzhou will inevitably attract attacks from Chaos Demigods; thus, before that, I plan to test their strength, while accumulating some power for reshaping Mount Buzhou."

Jiang Chen revealed his intentions to assess the Chaos Demigods’ abilities.

"You intend to go to the Deep Abyss?"

Mother Earth inquired. In the Prehistoric World, the only place assuredly possessing Chaos Demigods is the Deep Abyss beneath the Underworld.

Hearing Jiang Chen’s desire to assess the Chaos Demigods, the intent was clear—he meant to visit the Deep Abyss.

On ordinary occasions, Jiang Chen daring to propose such a request would face definite refusal from Mother Earth without hesitation. The Deep Abyss is the Witch Clan’s greatest secret and foundation; she doesn’t allow even the Heavenly Dao’s will to enter, let alone Jiang Chen.

Yet this time, facing Jiang Chen’s request, Mother Earth hesitated briefly before agreeing.

She couldn’t refuse—currently, Jiang Chen is effectively the Tiandi, overseeing the entire Prehistoric World, including the Deep Abyss.

Jiang Chen could proceed directly without seeking permission, but instead chose to seek Mother Earth’s consent, a gesture of respect. Mother Earth dare not be ungrateful by refusing.

"Please follow me, Your Majesty!"

Realizing she can’t block Jiang Chen, Mother Earth invited him, then guided him towards the Deep Abyss.

"Thank you, Madam, for your assistance."

Jiang Chen expressed gratitude and followed Mother Earth, heading towards the rear of the Hall of Reincarnation.