Holy body, start with the Five Animal Exercises

266: If that little monkey is really capable, I can afford to lose!Qin Jiang couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised upon hearing this, but if the Dao Lands weren’t included, it wasn’t too outrageous.

However, he always felt that the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign was being modest; perhaps he didn’t control several Dao Lands, but at least a few were likely on good terms with the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty.

And the most interesting point was whether these Immortal Sects knew about the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign’s schemes.

He re-evaluated the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign; reaching the stage the man described was no longer something that could be achieved simply by saying the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty had deep foundations.

In comparison, it was likely that even some Immortal Kings in ancient history could not have achieved this during their time as Immortal Lords.

“Fellow Daoist possesses great talent; Qin is impressed,” he smiled.

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign looked at Qin Jiang, seemingly not having received the answer he wanted.

“Fellow Daoist, I speak the truth. Over these years, although I have expanded the number of Heavenly Soldiers on a large scale, it was not for the sake of hegemony, but for fear of dying in this Underworld Great Tribulation.

In fact, I have already arranged for my aftermath. If I live or die, the Imperial Preceptor will assist Ming Luo in ascending the throne.

Although Ming Luo’s methods are a bit aggressive, with troubled times approaching, perhaps heavy penalties should indeed be used.

However, after he ascends the throne, perhaps he will change just as I did.”

Qin Jiang did not speak upon hearing this. After a moment of silence, he nodded slightly. “Since that is the case, then you may take the Five Dragon Scales Great Art and use it.”

One cannot judge those in the past from the perspective of a successor. The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign’s vision has already transcended eras.

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign showed a look of joy upon hearing this and bowed deeply toward Qin Jiang. “Many thanks, Fellow Daoist.”

Standing up, he sat down directly on the ground in a casual manner, placed the Dragon Spear in his hand to the side, and with a wave of his hand, a low stone table appeared before him.

Tea was set on the low table, with steam still rising from it.

“I have heard that Fellow Daoist enjoys tea. This was planted by the Ancestor King himself; although it is of mortal quality, it is tainted with a trace of Immortal King Qi.”

Qin Jiang also sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a light sip.

Bitter, extremely bitter.

“Fellow Daoist, I have one more matter I would like to consult with you about; it concerns the Eastern Journey,” the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign spoke.

Qin Jiang was somewhat surprised to hear this. The Eastern Journey was a joint venture between the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty and the Exquisite Dao Land; what was there to consult him about?

“Please speak, Fellow Daoist.”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign nodded and looked directly at Qin Jiang. “Does Fellow Daoist know the true purpose of the Eastern Journey?”

The true purpose?

Qin Jiang set down his teacup. “Is it not the Opportunity to break through to the Immortal King realm?”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign smiled and shook his head. “Not so. The true purpose of the Eastern Journey is to let the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King reappear in the world.”

Qin Jiang’s brow twitched. “Let the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King reappear in the world? You mean, the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King is dead?”

“I don’t know, but after successive generations of Sovereigns come into contact with the Emperor Ancestor Immortal Seal, they learn one thing: when the Chosen One descends to the world, the Ancestor King falls.”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign spoke. In fact, he didn’t believe it at first, but after the Chosen One was born, the Emperor Ancestor Immortal Seal seemed to fall into silence, sitting quietly in the Ancestral Shrine.

Regardless of whether he believed it or not, the Eastern Journey had to begin given this abnormal phenomenon.

“Few people know of this matter. Aside from the Imperial Preceptor and the Exquisite Immortal Lord, now only I and Fellow Daoist know. I ask that Fellow Daoist does not spread this.”

If it were known that the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King was dead, the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty might face a great crisis in the future.

Qin Jiang nodded slightly. “In other words, the turning point for the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King to reappear in the world lies with this Chosen One?”

“Correct, exactly so. However, the so-called Chosen One is actually not Tang Sanzang, but Sun Wukong; he is the true Chosen One.”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign revealed this secret. If the Immortal Sects on the continent knew this, they would likely be so angry their teeth would itch, wishing they could drag Tang Sanzang back for a beating. “It’s Sun Wukong? The mental root—it’s the mental root, right? What did the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King leave behind? Sun Wukong’s missing mental root will be completed by what the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King left after the Eastern Journey.

At that time, there will be no more Sun Wukong, only the reborn Emperor Ancestor Immortal King overawing the world.”

Qin Jiang realized, finally understanding. No wonder he felt a strange sensation only from Sun Wukong when observing the four masters and disciples.

So the root was here; Sun Wukong himself was merely a vessel for the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King to live another life.

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign’s expression changed drastically. “Fellow Daoist, you! You!”

He didn’t know what to say. Back at Black Wind Ridge, had this guy stripped the four masters and disciples of all their secrets?

He picked up the teapot and took a huge gulp. After drinking a few mouthfuls, his expression changed slightly as he remembered this was a pot of bitter tea.

Planted by an Immortal King, even a mortal grade was definitely not something an ordinary True Immortal could endure.

Enduring the bitterness in his mouth, he spoke, “It is indeed as Fellow Daoist says. However, there is one point that is different.

After they arrive at the Exquisite Dao Land, the Exquisite Immortal Lord will use a secret tool left by the Ancestor King to enlighten Sun Wukong.

This secret tool has always existed in the Eastern Region, and even I do not know where it is or what it is.

It was only after the Exquisite Immortal Lord opened the Dao Land that this secret tool was obtained by her.

Back then, when I wanted to level the Five Regions, it was she who found me holding a stone box containing the Ancestor King’s secret tool; only then did I abandon the idea of leveling the Five Regions.

Because once the enlightenment with the secret tool succeeds, Sun Wukong will become a new generation of the Emperor Ancestor Immortal King, rather than the Ancestor King being reborn.

The Ancestor King’s actions throughout his life... Uh, there are no records of the Ancestor King’s actions throughout his life, but since you have already read the Immortal King Scripture, you should know the Ancestor King’s character; he would never do such a thing as Possession for Rebirth.”

Qin Jiang was stunned, then slowly nodded. “Indeed, the Great Wind Book is a grand Righteous Path; if one were to undergo Possession for Rebirth, the Dao Heart would collapse on its own.”

Saying this, he looked at the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign. “So, what does Fellow Daoist wish to consult about?”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign retracted his gaze slightly and looked at Qin Jiang with a mysterious smile.

“I want to become the new Emperor Ancestor Immortal King.”

Qin Jiang’s pupils constricted. “Are you certain? One wrong move and the whole game is lost. Can you bear to give it up? With your Aptitude, there might not be no chance to prove your Dao in the future.”

Even with just his surface strength, the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign was already one of the top few Immortal Lords in millions of years, not to mention that he had secretly tempered an Immortal King Body.

His strength was definitely among the top tier of those below the Immortal King realm since recent ancient times.

In fact, even some Immortal Kings might not have compared to the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign during their time as Immortal Lords.

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign shook his head gently. “The Zhongyuan Continent—no, the vast sea of stars is truly too large; I could hardly reach its end in my entire life.

Only an Immortal King, only by becoming an Immortal King will it work. And I have no more time to wait.

The Underworld Great Tribulation is near. Even this Yellow Sky Divine Mother, who has not yet fully recovered, is already beyond my power. If it fully erupts, who knows what kind of monsters and demons will jump out?

At that time, if there is no Immortal King power, how can the people of these tens of millions of miles of territory be protected?

Sun Wukong is too young. If he enters the pinnacle of the immortal king realm directly, no one can guarantee he won’t act willfully.

The willfulness of an Immortal King is destructive for the continent.

Only I have the chance to seize this Immortal King position by relying on the Ancestor King Bloodline.”

If time were pushed back a few thousand years, he wouldn’t do this; he wouldn’t even have had this thought before meeting Yan Jibai.

But it was different now. With the Dragon Scales Great Art, he had already seen that future, and he would not allow anyone to obstruct its arrival, even if it was only a possibility.

Qin Jiang was silent, only speaking after a moment. “I will not help you, but I will not stop you either.”

The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign laughed loudly. “Haha! That is enough! If that little monkey truly has the ability, this Sovereign is not someone who cannot afford to lose!”