Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1738 - 1118 Fire Cloud Cave Advancement_2

At this moment, Jiang Chen suddenly remembered that Ancestor Red Cloud had some unresolved karma with the Human Race, and his attitude abruptly changed, becoming extremely courteous.

"No need to be polite, Star Lord!"

Seeing Jiang Chen’s sudden change in attitude, Ancestor Red Cloud couldn’t discern his intentions and could only respond politely.

"No politeness needed. I suddenly recalled that you, my friend, have some unresolved karma with our Human Race. My actions today were indeed excessive, I hope you can forgive me."

Jiang Chen suddenly became reasonable, confusing not only Red Cloud but also the other Great Divine Transcendents, who couldn’t comprehend what strategy Jiang Chen was employing.

However, those who knew Jiang Chen understood that he was not someone who would easily admit fault. His sudden change in attitude certainly meant he had further plans.

As expected, just as Jiang Chen spoke of this, he suddenly shifted his tone and continued, "However, though I was wrong, your actions were also inappropriate."

"The Buddha Realm belongs to the Buddhist door, not exclusively to the Two Saints of the West. I can understand your desire to resolve karma with the Two Saints."

"But if you wish to resolve karma, why must you intervene in the Buddha Realm? The Buddha Realm doesn’t solely belong to the Two Saints. By refining it, you resolve karma with them but create new karma with me. Isn’t that unnecessary?"

Seeing the opportunity, Jiang Chen directly defined the Buddha Realm, acknowledging its connection to the Two Saints but minimizing its significance. The Two Saints had the right to decide the governance of the Buddha Realm, but their candidate needed Jiang Chen’s approval.

Without Jiang Chen’s consent, even if the Two Saints agreed, the position of the Lord of the Buddha Realm would be unstable.

The candidate supported by the Two Saints was already in this predicament, and someone like Ancestor Red Cloud, attempting to forcefully seize control, was even more implausible. It was impossible, and it would only offend Jiang Chen.

Having listened to Jiang Chen for a long while, Ancestor Red Cloud finally grasped the key point.

Jiang Chen’s words seemingly urged him to relinquish the Buddha Realm, yet they actually implied that if he wanted to become the Buddha Realm’s master, he had to find a way to gain Jiang Chen’s approval.

"So it is, only with the Star Lord’s endorsement can I become the master of the Buddha Realm, is that correct?"

Ancestor Red Cloud nodded, understanding Jiang Chen’s intention.

All the words spoken and actions taken, even almost killing him, were all just to resolve the karma between himself and the Human Race, weren’t they?

If you had this thought, just say it outright. I never said I disagreed, why beat around the bush?

Thinking like this, Ancestor Red Cloud continued, "Though Fire Cloud Cave is the birthplace of my humble self, since the Heavenly Dao has revealed that this place shall be the Saint Emperor’s retreat, it has nothing to do with me anymore."

"Henceforth, Red Cloud is Red Cloud, Fire Cloud Cave is Fire Cloud Cave, both will have no further connection."

Understanding Jiang Chen’s intention, Ancestor Red Cloud swiftly severed all his ties with Fire Cloud Cave.

Anyway, Fire Cloud Cave had become a sanctuary for the Human Race, and he could never take it back. Given this, he might as well abandon it in exchange for a more favorable future in the Buddha Realm.

Rumble!

At the instant Ancestor Red Cloud’s voice fell, Heaven and Earth sensed it, and a peal of thunder sounded. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

In a flash, Jiang Chen felt a burden lifted from his heart, as if released from a heavy weight. Additionally, the fate of the Human Race flowed more smoothly, as if some shackle had been removed.

Especially in Fire Cloud Cave, in its core area, a large expanse of red clouds suddenly appeared, then rapidly dissipated into nothingness.

Rumble rumble!

Subsequently, Fire Cloud Cave began to tremble violently, countless innate Dao patterns evolved within, and the innate spiritual energy became more active.

The surrounding Chaos Qi seemed to be summoned and surged toward Fire Cloud Cave.

With Ancestor Red Cloud’s voluntary renunciation, Fire Cloud Cave truly fell under the control of the Human Race. Its last defect was mended, the original source became complete, and the advancement began.

Fire Cloud Cave, already the foremost Cave Heaven of the Prehistoric World, had an extraordinarily profound original source. After years of cultivation by the Human Race, it had long been on the verge of advancement, just a step away from the Universe World.

The only reason it hadn’t advanced was not a lack of original source, but unfinished karma preventing fulfillment. Until now, with Red Cloud’s relinquishment and karma resolved, Fire Cloud Cave finally achieved perfection.

On the brink of advancement, the perfection triggered an immediate promotion towards the Universe World.

"Hmm! It’s advancing already?"

All present were strong beings, and the changes in Fire Cloud Cave couldn’t escape their perception. Their expressions varied.

Jiang Chen was naturally delighted, Red Cloud felt both regret and relief. Zhen Yuanzi’s expression didn’t change, but his eyes betrayed envy, while the Two Saints of the West were filled with admiration.

The Great Divine Transcendents of Dongsheng Divine Continent and Heavenly Palace Holy Land looked exceedingly dismal.

With Fire Cloud Cave advancing to the Universe World, the foundation of the Human Race increased again, potentially yielding another Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial.

For them, this was in no way good news. Their already arduous situation was bound to become more challenging.

The Human Race’s power was advancing too quickly. From ancient times, no other force had ever grown like the Human Race, where not advancing was the rule, but once they did, it was holistic. Before others could react, they had already become a behemoth, hard to contend with.

"Damn it, how exactly did the Star Lord achieve this? We must find a way to curb the Human Race’s development, or else, in a while, we might as well collectively surrender."

Within Dongsheng Divine Continent, a Great Divine Transcendent growled. He was truly fed up. To counter the Star Lord, they tried every means to elevate their power, sparing no effort in producing their foundation and even conceding huge benefits.

Yet, despite this, their power’s growth was still far outpaced by the Human Race. As time passed, the gap not only failed to narrow but widened further.

Seeing this trend, the Great Divine Transcendents of Dongsheng Divine Continent couldn’t help but despair. At the Human Race’s rate of advancement, in a few tens of thousands of years, even banding together might not be enough to match one hand of the Human Race.

If they didn’t find a way to suppress the Human Race’s growth, they might as well all surrender.

"Steps have already been taken. Had we not preemptively captured the Heavenly Realm, the Human Race’s power would have been even stronger."

Another Great Divine Transcendent spoke nearby. In recent years, their most successful endeavor was intercepting the Heavenly Realm, not only curbing the Human Race’s expansion but also boosting their own power.

If not for this, they wouldn’t have the foundation to withstand Jiang Chen now.

"There’s also the Buddha Realm. With Ancestor Red Cloud voluntarily resolving his karma with the Human Race, whether the Star Lord likes it or not, he can only reluctantly hand the Buddha Realm over to Red Cloud."

"Between the Buddha Realm and Fire Cloud Cave, the Star Lord can surely tell which is more significant."

Another Great Divine Transcendent interjected, redirecting everyone’s attention back to the Buddha Realm.

At this moment, the situation within the Buddha Realm was changing again. No matter what happened with Fire Cloud Cave, since Ancestor Red Cloud had declared his stance, it was time for Jiang Chen to express his attitude.

Red Cloud’s decisiveness exceeded Jiang Chen’s expectations. But it was of no consequence, as this outcome was precisely what he had hoped for.

The reason he had attacked Red Cloud but not truly killed him was mainly to force him to resolve the karma with the Human Race.

Now that the purpose was achieved, there was no need to keep Ancestor Red Cloud in anticipation.

"Sigh, after all, the Two Saints of the West once granted me a great favor. Seeing their long-standing karma about to be resolved, I truly have no reason to delay and disrupt this matter."

"So instead, I’ll do a favor by leaving the Buddha Realm to you, Red Cloud my friend."

To demonstrate his stance, as he spoke, Jiang Chen even voluntarily withdrew from the Buddha Realm, leaving it for Ancestor Red Cloud alone.

"Thank you, my friend!"

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Red Cloud couldn’t help but rejoice, thanking Jiang Chen before beginning to refine the original source of the Buddha Realm.

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