Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 30 Dragon-slaying Divine Sword

30: Chapter 30 Dragon-slaying Divine Sword

30 -30 Dragon-slaying Divine Sword

“Alright, look at your face.

If someone didn’t know better, they’d think I’ve wronged you somehow.”

Feeling a little embarrassed by Jiang Chen’s stare, the Jiang family’s ancestor let out a few awkward chuckles.

He then removed a long sword from his possession and passed it to Jiang Chen.

“Well, lad, this is the Dragon-slaying Sword, given to me by the Flame Emperor when I was young.

I entrust it to you today, consider it a compensation for what happened just now.”

The sight of the Dragon-slaying Sword in Jiang Chen’s hand filled the ancestor’s eyes with reluctance.

Granted, with his current power, he no longer relied on the Dragon-slaying Sword.

But after all, it had been with him for many years, carrying a touch of sentiment.

To part with it naturally filled him with reluctance.

The Dragon-slaying Sword, as its name suggests, was meant for slaying dragons, possessing significant restraint towards the Dragon Clan.

It was a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure in the past, and now a high-grade acquired ultimate treasure.

This sword was a treasure specifically crafted by the Flame Emperor during the discord between the Human Race and the Dragon Clan.

At that time, the human smiths had forged a total of thirty-six Dragon-slaying Swords, all of which were high-grade acquired spiritual treasures.

And these thirty-six Dragon-slaying swords were bestowed by the Flame Emperor to thirty-six elites of the Human Race at the time.

The ancestor of the Jiang family, was one of them.

As for why the Dragon-slaying Sword in his hand is a high-grade acquired ultimate treasure, rather than a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure, that has to do with the unique property of the Dragon-slaying Sword.

The blood of a dragon could upgrade the sword.

Gauging by the might of this Dragon-slaying Sword, over the years, many in the Dragon Clan had died at the hands of the ancestor of the Jiang Family.

This Dragon-slaying Sword should not be referred to as a sword anymore, but rather the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword.

Upon accepting the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword, there was no hint of elation on Jiang Chen’s face.

Instead, his expression grew even grimmer.

It wasn’t that the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword wasn’t powerful, rather, Jiang Chen would soon be heading to the Dragon Clan.

At this juncture, he held a Dragon-slaying Divine Sword heading to the Dragon Clan, what was he suppose to do there?

Cause a scene?

No wonder Jiang Chen looked rather displeased.

Given the nature of the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword that had claimed so many lives of the Dragon Clan, if anyone in the Dragon Clan who is touchy should spot it, Jiang Chen could kiss his life goodbye departing the Dragon Clan.

“What’s wrong?”

“Unhappy?”

“Judging by your expression, not only you aren’t pleased to receive it, even I am not pleased to give it.”

Seeing Jiang Chen’s gloomy face, not to mention his own reluctance to part with the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword, the Ancestor of the Jiang Family became immediately furious.

He stretched out his hand, seeking to reclaim the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword from Jiang Chen.

At that moment, Jiang Chen finally came into realization of the situation.

Seeing that the Ancestor wanted to retract the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword, he quickly dodged sideways: “Ancestor, is there a rule about demanding for the return of a gift you’ve just given?”

While speaking, Jiang Chen tucked the Dragon-slaying Divine Sword into his body.

“Humph, crafty lad.” Seeing this, the ancestor laughingly scolded Jiang Chen, and did not hold it against him.

After the fuss, Jiang Chen asked solemnly, “Ancestor, when shall we depart for our trip to the Dragon Clan?”

This question was of paramount importance to Jiang Chen, because he had no time to waste.

If they were set to depart soon, he would choose to stay put in the Jiang family for a while.

However, if they were only going to set off several decades later, Jiang Chen would then consider heading to the Eastern Sea first.

Because, within the Eastern Sea, an extremely crucial opportunity was awaiting him.

Upon hearing that, the ancestor of the Jiang Family pondered for a moment and said, “Hmm, let me think…

It should be in about twenty years, Zi Xuan will lead the team to the Yellow River.”

The Dragon Gate of the Yellow River, also known as the Yellow River Dragon Gate, is naturally located in the Yellow River.

The Dragon Gate in the World of the West Journey is situated at the estuary of the Yellow River, at the interface between the Yellow River and the Eastern Sea.

The meaning behind it is that once the gate is crossed, one can return to the vast ocean to become a free dragon.

“Twenty years, that’s a little too long for me, I’m afraid I won’t be able to accompany Zi Xuan to the Dragon Clan.” After some thinking, Jiang Chen said to the ancestor, “Ancestor, may I leave for the Eastern Sea a step ahead?”

The ancestor of the Jiang family was aware of Jiang Chen’s situation to a certain extent, understanding that to him, time was essentially life.

Twenty years was a period he couldn’t afford to wait, thus he needed to spend this time to find resources.

However, upon hearing that Jiang Chen planned to leave the Jiang family for the Eastern Sea, the Ancestor of the Jiang Family couldn’t help but frown, and asked, “What are you going to the Eastern Sea for?

Can’t you stay in the Jiang family?”

“Practicing Ancient Martial Arts does require a lot of resources, but the Jiang family is not without means, we could provide ample resources for you.”

In the ancestor’s view, the resources needed for Jiang Chen’s practice could be provided by the Jiang family.

For this reason, he doesn’t need to go to the Eastern Sea in search of opportunities in the next twenty years.

He just needs to stay in the Jiang family and cultivate diligently until the opening of the Dragon Gate.

From the words of the ancestor, Jiang Chen could clearly sense his goodwill, but he could not accept it.

Because he had a reason that he must go to the Eastern Sea.

The opportunity in the Eastern Sea was related to his future path of Tao.

As such, how could he not go?

Standing up, Jiang Chen said to the ancestor, “Ancestor, I once heard that there is a holy place called Tang Valley in the Eastern Sea, and within it is an Innate Fusang Tree.

Is this true?”

Nodding his head, the Jiang family’s ancestor said solemnly, “Yes, Tang Valley truly resides in the Eastern Sea, and within it is indeed an Innate Fusang Tree, planted by the hands of the great ancient Tiandi, Di Jun himself.”

“In ancient times, for reasons unknown, the great Sun Golden Crows of the Heaven Court moved from the Sun Star to reside in Tang Valley.”

“To create a better living environment for his children, Tiandi Di Jun cut off the biggest branch from the Innate Fusang Tree on the Sun Star and planted it in Tang Valley to serve as a dwelling place for the Great Sun Golden Crows.”

An ancient secret was slowly revealed by the ancestor of the Jiang family.

“As a matter of fact, Ancestor, my trip to the Eastern Sea is aimed at the Tang Valley, to seek the Innate Fusang Tree.” After the ancestor finished speaking, Jiang Chen hurriedly added.

Upon hearing that, the ancestor was momentarily stunned.

After a while, he pointed at Jiang Chen and laughed, “You?

Going to Tang Valley for the Innate Fusang Tree?”

“Don’t make me laugh.”

“Over the years, countless people have eyed that Innate Fusang Tree in Tang Valley, but how many succeeded?”

“It was only due to the deep foundation of the Dragon Clan, that they managed to break off a branch from the Innate Fusang Tree at a hefty price.”

Delivering these words, the ancestor paused for a moment, then continued, “And that is the origin of the Sun God Staff that you currently hold.”

Jiang Chen was hearing this story of the Sun God Staff for the first time.

However, doesn’t this just further prove that he is destined with the Tang Valley?

“Apart from the Dragon Clan, no one else has ever heard of gaining benefits from Tang Valley.

So, you still want to go?”