Chapter 162: Challenge the Dao Ancestor of Great Jing, What Are My Chances of Victory?
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Looking at the Demon Gathering Pearl, Emperor Shuntian’s heart burned with passion.
With such a treasure, perhaps they could gather a demon army by summoning all the demon beasts of the ocean!
He looked up and saw Jiang Changsheng staring at him. He immediately woke up and asked, “If those foreign martial artist attack…”
Jiang Changsheng said, “You can govern Great Jing at ease. If a force that Great Jing cannot defeat appears, I will take action. Since Great Jing wants to unify the continent, it cannot grow in peace. It is always good to feel more pressure.”
Emperor Shuntian nodded and shot another glance at the Demon Gathering Pearl before he bowed and left.
Jiang Changsheng also kept the Demon Gathering Pearl into his Giant Spirit Ring.
Bai Qi immediately returned to normal, and her eyes became clear. When she noticed that her claws were still on Jiang Changsheng’s arms, she hastily released them and carefully asked, “What happened to me just now?”
The Sword God walked over and asked in surprise, “Isn’t that Demon Gathering Pearl too powerful? It can even control a True God realm demon beast?”
Demon Gathering Pearl?
Bai Qi looked confused.
Jiang Changsheng said, “This pearl is indeed powerful, but it still needs to rely on the true qi of the controller. The effect of different true qi will be different.”
The Sword God sighed. “If such an evil treasure were to be obtained by other dynasties, it would indeed cause chaos on the continent.”
He did not doubt that Jiang Changsheng would use it. In his heart, Jiang Changsheng cared about the continent and was hiding a benevolent person. It was impossible for him to use this evil treasure.
Jiang Changsheng said, “The other dynasties are fine. After all, there are not many powerful demon beasts on the continent, but it might not be the case in the ocean.”
The Sword God felt that he made sense. No wonder those overseas forces were so crazy.
He did not ask any more questions and turned back to continue comprehending the sword.
Only then did Bai Qi understand and curiously asked, “Was I bewitched by the
Demon Gathering Pearl when I was in a daze?”
Jiang Changsheng nodded, and Bai Qi’s hair stood on end.
She rejoiced. Fortunately, this pearl was in the hands of the Dao Ancestor. Otherwise, it would be a nightmare for all the demon beasts in the world.
“Master, even without the Demon Gathering Pearl, you can still control me.
What do you want me to do…’
Bai Qi pretended to be charming and said shyly. Before she could finish speaking, she was thrown out of the courtyard by Jiang Changsheng.
A wolf was acting coquettishly like a fox, making Jiang Changsheng shiver.
Outside the courtyard, a terrifying figure stretched out from the fog. It was White Dragon.
It was also attracted by the Demon Gathering Pearl, but now that it was awake, it did not enter the courtyard.
Jiang Changsheng looked at White Dragon and felt emotional.
This guy was too big, so it was inconvenient for it to stay on the mountain.
He had hesitated to let White Dragon go, but this guy was too timid. The moment it heard that it was going down the mountain, it immediately refused. “I have to expand the Dao World and put this guy inside.”
Jiang Changsheng decided to make White Dragon the first living being of the Dao World.
However, before that, he decided to let the Dao World have land and sea to build a good ecological environment.
On an island, a group of swordsmen landed. The two Sword Court disciples who went to visit Longqi Temple were among them. They carefully came to the Sword Master’s side.
The Sword Master was still sharpening the wooden sword. He was tireless and his expression did not change.
“Failed?”
Before they could speak, the Sword Master asked. His tone was calm, as if he was not surprised.
The yellow-robed swordsman braced himself and said, “That swordsman has already stepped into the Grotto-heaven realm, and we were unable to rope him in. Moreover, there is an even more powerful martial artist behind him, known as the Dao Ancestor. We have even witnessed him transcending a lightning tribulation. Sword Master, that lightning tribulation is no small matter. The Dao Ancestor must have surpassed the Two Grotto-heaven realm. It’s best to forget about this matter.”
Even though the Dao Ancestor said that he would let the Sword Master express his sincerity, he chose to hide it.
He was afraid that the Sword Master and the Dao Ancestor would start a fight. Asking the Lord of the Sword Court to travel hundreds of thousands of miles to invite someone was already embarrassing the Sword Court. If they were to be disrespected again, there would definitely be a conflict.
The Sword Master picked up the wooden sword and said, “Surpassed the Two Grotto-heaven realm? Really? Crossing the lightning tribulation… If he really crossed the lightning tribulation and entered the Three Grotto- heaven realm, how could I not notice it?”
The yellow-robed swordsman hesitated and said, “Perhaps he had broken through a long time ago and underwent the lightning tribulation to display his strength. After all, there are internal and external forces in the capital of Great Jing that are mixed with good and bad people.”
He gritted his teeth and said, “Sword Master, I can guarantee that the Dao
Ancestor is a Three Grotto-heaven expert that we cannot easily provoke.”
From what he knew, those in the three Grotto-heaven realm were the most powerful existences.
The Sword Master was expressionless. “Three Grotto-heaven realm? Interesting. I must go and take a look.”
“Sword Master…”
Just as the swordsman in yellow wanted to continue persuading him, he suddenly stopped, as he saw a wooden sword hanging in front of his forehead. Even though it was a wooden sword, the powerful and sharp sword intent made him feel cold all over.
The other swordsmen hastily pulled him back and winked at him.
The Sword Master picked up a piece of wood and continued to sharpen his sword. “You may leave. I will not go to the Dragon Vein Continent before I break through.’
Hearing this, the swordsmen breathed a sigh of relief and left one after another.
When only the Sword Master was left on the island, he put down the wood in his hand and turned to look in the direction of the Dragon Vein Continent. His eyes revealed a trace of heat and excitement.
“Three Grotto-heavens, huh? I hope you’re really in the Three Grotto-heaven realm. Otherwise, I’ll be bored. The Sacred Martial Sword Intent? I’m defintiely going to get it”
The Sword Master muttered to himself. After he said that, he sat down and began to circulate his true qi.
In the boundless ocean, ships were tied together by chains. In the middle was a huge ship that was nearly two thousand feet long. On the ship was a small city with many buildings.
Cheng Yan led his three subordinates into the hall at a brisk pace. There was only one person meditating in the hall. This person had white hair and was as thin as a match with long white eyebrows that covered his eyes.
Cheng Yan stopped and cupped his hands in salute. “State Lord, the whereabouts of the Demon Gathering Pearl has been confirmed. It is either in the hands of Emperor Jing or the Dao Ancestor of Great Jing in the capital city. The Dao Ancestor of Great Jing is an existence in the Three Grotto-heaven realm. He has also killed five Grotto-heaven realm experts, including the Red
Moon Ancestor who had just broken through to the Two Grotto-heaven realm.”
As for the Dao Ancestor transcending the tribulation, he had the same thoughts as the yellow-robed swordsman, that the Dao Ancestor was just deliberately displaying his might to intimidate his enemies. After all, a martial artist’s breakthrough would inevitably trigger a change in luck.
The old man called the State Lord slowly said, “Three Grotto-heaven realm. No wonder Xiansheng Grotto-heaven wanted to escape.”
He changed the topic and said, “The Demon Gathering Pearl is indispensable for the Limitless Sea Alliance to realize their great plan. We have to warn that Dao Ancestor first. If he is willing to hand over the Demon Gathering Pearl and leave Great Jing, the Limitless Sea Alliance will offer a Martial Emperor Token and an ancient martial tablet.”
Cheng Yan was moved. “State Lord, there are only three ancient martial tablets. Will the leader agree to give them to you?”
The old man said indifferently, “Then what can attract the experts in the Three Grotto-heaven realm? If the Dao Ancestor rejects us, the Limitless Sea Alliance will have to pay a higher price to gather those Three Grotto-heaven realm to fight against Great Jing. However, Three Grotto-heaven realm experts are so rare that only the leader has reached this realm in this ocean area. Moreover, the leader has been away for hundreds of years.”
Cheng Yan took a deep breath and felt that it was reasonable, so he did not continue to persuade him.
He asked, “What do you think of that official from the Donghai Dynasty?”
“It’s very likely true. Thousands of years ago, a group of mysterious and powerful martial artists descended into the ocean and seemed to be chasing after something. But they disappeared after leaving behind dragon veins on several continents. There are the most dragon veins in the Dragon Vein
Continent, and there are as many as nine. If my guess is right, the Dragon Vein Continent only hides a portion of that demon beast. There should be some more in other continents that possess dragon veins. I will discuss with the other state lords and have them take a look at the other continents first.
The old man answered, and Cheng Yan’s eyes brightened.
He excitedly asked, “Do you know the identity of that demon beast? What powerful demon beast can allow ordinary living beings to transform after consuming its blood essence?”
The old man shook his head.
Cheng Yan could not help but let his imagination run wild.
“Oh right, go and find Ye Xun of Tianhai. The Dao Ancestor had killed the Red
Moon Ancestor, so he must be very interested. Let Ye Xun test the Dao Ancestor’s strength first. After the Red Moon Ancestor went into seclusion, he also began to go into seclusion. I reckon he will come out of seclusion soon. With his talent, he can sweep through his peers when he reaches the Two Grotto-heaven realm. He will definitely be interested in a rumored Three Grotto-heaven realm expert,” the old man continued.
Cheng Yan nodded and teased, “Back then, when Ye Xun was still in the Universe realm, he could rely on a powerful ancient ultimate technique to defeat the Red Moon Ancestor. That guy is also naturally arrogant. He might really be able to fight against a Three Grotto-heaven realm expert in the Two Grotto-heaven realm.”
The old man did not say anything else. Cheng Yan bowed and left.
Under the blue sky, waves crashed on a beach.
Jiang Changsheng arrived on a cloud. He landed on the beach and walked to the seaside. He opened the Eye of the Great Dao between his eyebrows and began to absorb the ocean water.
The ocean water rose up and drilled into the space between his eyebrows, forming a small waterfall that flowed against the current.
After several months, Jiang Changsheng had filled up the land in the Dao
World and transplanted many trees. He decided to divide one-third of the Dao World as land and the remaining two-thirds as water. Once he was done, he could satisfy White Dragon’s wish to enter the water.
Jiang Changsheng was in a good mood. As he absorbed the ocean water, he fantasized about the future of the Dao World.
His absorption speed was extremely fast. An hour later, a small ocean appeared in the Dao World. Of course, it could not be compared to an ocean in reality, but it was enough to fill the area outside the land.
The Dao pattern between his eyebrows disappeared. Just as Jiang Changsheng was about to leave, he suddenly felt something and disappeared.
Not long after, he appeared at the seaside tens of thousands of miles away. He looked at the ocean and began to wait.
After the time for an incense stick to burn.
A figure appeared at the end of the ocean and stepped on the waves.
That person wore a martial artist’s robe. Even though it was not gorgeous, it still carried an imposing aura. He looked like a middle-aged man in his forties. There was a faint stubble on his face and his hair was combed back. There were also three claw-like scars on his forehead, and he carried a wide scabbard on his back.
Soon, he came to the beach.
His gaze landed on Jiang Changsheng and he immediately walked over.
Jiang Changsheng watched him come to him.
The middle-aged man sized up Jiang Changsheng. Seeing that the other party did not have a trace of true qi and still looked very young, he was sure that the other party was only an ordinary Daoist priest. He asked, “Little Daoist, let me ask you, where is Great Jing?”
Jiang Changsheng turned around and pointed in a direction. Then, he asked curiously, “I saw that you came here by walking on the ocean, so you must be someone with powerful strength. I wonder why you are going to Great Jing?”
The middle-aged man glared at him and said angrily, “You know that I am strong, and you still dare to pry? Be careful or I will throw you into the ocean.”
“But there is no harm in telling you that I’m going to challenge the Dao
Ancestor of Great Jing.. You can try and guess what my chances of winning