Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1727 - 1113 First Courtesy

Now, this is good. The Nine States have become the Mini Primordial World, but the Three Realms have also vanished. Naturally, the prohibition by the Taoist Ancestors has also vanished. From this moment on, the Saints are no longer restricted and can freely enter and exit the Chaos World.

It was only upon realizing this that the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign dared to appear before everyone. If it were not so, how would he dare to defy the prohibition of the Taoist Ancestors?

Do not think that, as the direct disciple of the Taoist Ancestors, one can ignore their prohibition, or that if they violate it, the Taoist Ancestors would show lenience.

Quite the opposite, precisely because the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign is a direct disciple of the Taoist Ancestors, if he takes the lead in violating the prohibition, the punishment he would receive would be heavier than that of others.

The closer one is, the harsher the punishment must be, to serve as a warning to others.

"You truly have good fortune."

This outcome was obviously unexpected to Jiang Chen. He never imagined that the Saints would be free from the prohibition because of him.

But he does not regret it. Though Saints without restriction might be troublesome, if the Nine States and Heaven and Earth were not transformed into a Mini Primordial World, his troubles would be even greater.

Looking across the Prehistoric World, Jiang Chen’s enemies were growing more numerous and powerful. Without forging a Mini Primordial World to enhance his strength, how could he speak of the future?

Choosing the lesser of two evils, Jiang Chen understood this principle.

"Thanks to the Star Lord’s grace!"

In this rare moment, the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign took advantage of Jiang Chen, and his mood was evidently good, even showing a rare smile when speaking with Jiang Chen.

His good mood was understandable, but seeing him so pleased, Jiang Chen’s mood wasn’t as favorable.

Suddenly, Jiang Chen’s expression turned serious, and he sharply rebuked the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign: "Primordial Heavenly Sovereign, as a Saint of the Mystic Sect, why do you protect these traitorous individuals?"

"Do you know what your actions will bring to the Mystic Sect?"

"If everyone were like you, shielding traitors, then what of our sect’s rules? From now on, wouldn’t anyone enter and leave our Mystic Sect at will?"

"If this continues, where will the Mystic Sect be?"

Seizing on the identity issue of Ci Hang, Puxian, and others, Jiang Chen suddenly challenged the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign.

Unlike the Jiejiao Sect disciples, they joined the Buddhist door under duress. But the Chan Teaching disciples joined the Buddhist door willingly, without any coercion.

This nature is much more egregious, a traitorous act intolerable by any force. Especially by the likes of the Mystic Sect, which may appear loose but are actually firmly rule-bound.

Randeng, Ci Hang, Puxian, and others managed to live peacefully until now because no one held them accountable.

But once someone challenges them on this issue, they would be deserving of any judgment, even if beaten to death. Even someone as strong as the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign would have no reason for retaliation.

If the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign retaliates, it would be even worse, as it means a Saint is leading in breaking the Mystic Sect’s rules. Who would abide by the rules henceforth?

The many regulations set by the Taoist Ancestors would become mere decorations. Without restrictions, what difference would the Mystic Sect have from the Demon Sect?

Jiang Chen’s reprimand of the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign was not without severity, and he was barely short of saying, he is unworthy of being the leader of the Mystic Sect.

"Star Lord, why be so alarmist? Regarding the matters of Ci Hang, Puxian, and the others, I can explain."

"I know you are in charge of the Mystic Sect’s discipline and have the authority to handle this matter, so I have come specifically to explain the reasons to you."

Perhaps due to many losses or guilt from the start, upon meeting Jiang Chen this time, the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign exhibited extreme politeness, speaking softly and patiently, unlike before where their conversations ended in quarrels after just a few words.

"Speak on!"

With such unexpected courtesy from the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign, Jiang Chen found it hard to exploit the situation further, only allowing him to explain.

"Concerning Ci Hang, Puxian, and the others defecting to the Buddhist door, I can explain; in fact, their actions back then were entirely under my instructions."

"After the Investiture of the Gods war ended, my brother and I realized that Western prosperity was unavoidable, and in the upcoming Quantitative Calamity, the West would inevitably expand eastward, seizing our Eastern fate."

"As leaders of the Mystic Sect, my brother and I, upon realizing this, were extremely worried. How can Eastern fate allow the West to seize it?"

"For this reason, the two of us pondered for a long time before coming up with a solution. That was to send disciples to infiltrate the West, to reclaim the fate seized by the West when it thrives."

"Hence, I instructed Ci Hang, Puxian, and others to feign ignorance as a pretext to defect to the West, while my brother led the young disciple Duobao to the West."

Slowly, the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign explained, turning the act of defection by Ci Hang, Puxian, and others into espionage, claiming it was all for the welfare of the Mystic Sect.

These words made Jiang Chen laugh in exasperation. He coldly asked, "According to you, they are not only innocent but meritorious? Should I then commend them on behalf of the Heaven Court?"

This group of defectors, in the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign’s words, were portrayed as people of merit. How laughable. Seeing what Ci Hang, Puxian, and others have done in the Buddhist door, how could they be spies?

If it weren’t for the current issues in the Buddhist door, based on their previous attitudes, they wouldn’t even want to return.

"Not at all, I speak of these today not to commend them, but to tell the world that they did not defect, and their actions were guided by my instructions."

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