Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1735 - 1117 Treasure Seizure

As soon as Ancestor Red Cloud finished speaking, the two Western Saints hadn’t yet realized the anomaly, but Jiang Chen detected something was amiss first.

It was the two Western Saints who owed Ancestor Red Cloud, not Ancestor Red Cloud who owed them. Since that’s the case, why would Ancestor Red Cloud need the approval of the two Western Saints to take control of the Buddha Realm?

He’s here to collect a debt; if the two Western Saints don’t repay, he can seize it by force.

After all, as long as Ancestor Red Cloud manages to snatch the thing, the two Western Saints, no matter how unwilling in their hearts, can only grudgingly accept.

Who arrives at the door to collect a debt with calm composure? If it were Jiang Chen, and someone owed him and didn’t repay, he would also resort to force.

Realizing this, and seeing Ancestor Red Cloud’s current attitude, Jiang Chen instantly understood his intentions.

Ancestor Red Cloud’s appearance this time must be with the determination to secure the Buddha Realm, regardless of whether the two Western Saints agree to give him the Buddha Realm or not, he intends to capture it.

If the two Western Saints are willing to hand it over, that would be ideal. If not, he’ll take it by force. As the creditor—and a wronged one at that—Ancestor Red Cloud has the right to be so assertive.

"This is troublesome!"

Going by this thought, Jiang Chen knew he must take action.

Now, with the Saint of Taiqing interfering, the two Western Saints’ plan can be said to have completely failed. Whether they can retain the Buddha Realm remains uncertain, and their previous agreement with Jiang Chen is naturally void.

The Buddha Realm was seized by Ancestor Red Cloud through his own capabilities, hence why should he listen to the two Western Saints? Ancestor Red Cloud is no longer listening to them, and after gaining control of the Buddha Realm, he naturally won’t follow Jiang Chen.

Why wouldn’t he lead by himself? Why should he settle for being second to Jiang Chen?

"The Buddha Realm can’t be claimed. Even if taken ahead of time, it’s of no use."

"The Human Race owes Ancestor Red Cloud a karmic debt; if he demands I renounce the Buddha Realm using Fire Cloud Cave as a condition, I simply can’t refuse."

Having guessed Ancestor Red Cloud’s intention, Jiang Chen was prepared to act swiftly, seizing control of the Buddha Realm to take hold of it himself.

But just as this thought formed, before he could act, he dismissed it himself.

Due to the Fire Cloud Cave, the Human Race owes Ancestor Red Cloud a karmic debt. As the Human Emperor, this debt naturally falls upon Jiang Chen.

If Red Cloud uses this as a reason for Jiang Chen to give up the Buddha Realm, he genuinely can’t find a reason to refuse. Thus, seizing control of the Buddha Realm is a last resort.

"If not the Buddha Realm, then..."

In a flash of inspiration, Jiang Chen had an idea.

As Jiang Chen prepared to act, over there the two Western Saints, hearing Ancestor Red Cloud’s words, awkwardly explained: "Friend, it’s not that we don’t want to give you the Buddha Realm, but that your ties with the Saint of Taiqing are too deep."

"Frankly speaking, this Buddha Realm was originally prepared by the two of us for you, to help you reach the Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial Chaos."

"But we didn’t expect the Saint of Taiqing to act so quickly and resurrect you first."

As for the Buddha Realm, the two Western Saints are not unwilling to give it to Ancestor Red Cloud. As they said, this realm was originally prepared for Ancestor Red Cloud.

However, who would have thought Ancestor Red Cloud would be involved with the Saint of Taiqing, making the two Western Saints hesitant, fearing further action.

The two Western Saints are also afraid that one moment after handing the Buddha Realm to Ancestor Red Cloud, the next he would take it to ally with the Saint of Taiqing.

If that happens, they are finished. Their foundation of becoming Tao is all in the hands of the Saint of Taiqing, and would thereafter be easily manipulated by him.

"Since the Buddha Realm is prepared for me, what reason do you have to hesitate at this moment, friends? Since I have come, you should simply give me the Buddha Realm, thus ending the karma of that year."

Ignoring the concerns of the two Western Saints, Ancestor Red Cloud directly demanded the Buddha Realm after hearing their explanation.

"Ah, Friend Red Cloud, if you truly desire the Buddha Realm, it’s not impossible. As long as you swear not to hand it to the Saint of Taiqing, my brother and I will immediately give you the Buddha Realm."

Jieyin Saint sighed deeply, withdrawing another step. His words were also a probe, testing the depth of Ancestor Red Cloud’s relationship with the Saint of Taiqing.

If Ancestor Red Cloud, following his words, swears not to hand over the Buddha Realm to the Saint of Taiqing after obtaining it, it indicates his relationship with the Saint of Taiqing isn’t deep, and giving him the Buddha Realm won’t have a major impact.

Conversely, if Ancestor Red Cloud refuses to swear, it indicates a deep relationship, implying they progress and retreat together.

This is the scenario Jieyin Saint least wants to see. Should it come to this, he would never give the Buddha Realm to Ancestor Red Cloud.

After speaking, Jieyin Saint awaited Ancestor Red Cloud’s response with anticipation. If willing to swear, he would immediately hand over control of the Buddha Realm.

Sadly, he was disappointed; he waited long without hearing Ancestor Red Cloud speak, merely observing him in silence.

Silence is the best response.

His unwillingness to swear suggests Jieyin Saint’s worst fears have come true. Ancestor Red Cloud indeed plans to hand over the Buddha Realm to the Saint of Taiqing immediately upon acquiring it.

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