Chapter 237: with translation of chapter title

Between heaven and earth, silence spread!

All beings stared at each other, dumbfounded— even Hou Yi and Kuafu looked utterly bewildered.

No one understood what Chen Ku's words meant.

Moreover, they wondered why Chen Ku would stop Hou Yi from subduing and killing the ten golden crows.

However, such doubts did not last long.

All that could be seen was where Chen Ku's gaze was fixed.

At one moment, above the nine heavens, a towering figure that blotted out the sky and sun slowly emerged, descending between heaven and earth.

The Quasi-Sage's aura burst forth, making ordinary cultivators feel a chill all over and their scalps go numb.

In an instant, countless powerhouses trembled with fear.

Could it be that Di Jun, Taiyi, and others have descended?

But when they drew nearer, the beings could see clearly.

That figure was not Di Jun, Taiyi, or the others.

But rather an immeasurably huge nine-tailed fox.

In that moment, the beings suddenly understood.

"It's Tushan Jiu'er, the Monster Court Empress descending."

"Shhh... perhaps now we should call her Yulinglong; that would be more fitting."

"Yes, the former Tushan Jiu'er has long become the Monster Court Empress."

"Thus, she once announced to all beings, changing her dao name to Yulinglong."

Not bad!

The one who came was none other than Tushan Jiu'er, who once achieved the heavenly marriage with Di Jun.

Now, perhaps to display the Empress's dignity, she has announced to all beings, changing her dao name to "Yulinglong".

This name also represents the highest achievement of the Tushan clan.

Meanwhile, in the arena...

Yulinglong descended, her expression full of worry and urgency.

"Release my son at once!"

Yulinglong gazed at the ten golden crows still struggling incessantly, and without hesitation shouted sternly.

Hearing this, Chen Ku on the other side immediately laughed.

His smile was full of contempt and mockery.

"Heh..."

"Are you ordering this seat?"

"Just you? You're not worthy!"

Three successive shouts of questioning.

Overbearing aura, unmatched!

No one can rival it!

Know that the present Yulinglong is the Monster Court Empress.

Considering the Monster Court's great power, even countless innate masters of the world must be three parts courteous toward her.

Yet Chen Ku, from the outset, was utterly discourteous.

This inevitably made the beings secretly click their tongues.

No wonder he is the foremost disciple of the Western Buddhist sect, the number one person beneath the Saint.

Such bearing is indeed rarely matched.

As for Yulinglong,

Upon hearing these words, her expression froze, then she suddenly awoke.

Earlier, she had merely been overly worried about the ten golden crows' safety, causing her to lose a bit of reason.

Who is Chen Ku?!

Back then, even Di Jun nearly died at his hands.

Even Di Jun, Taiyi, and Kunpeng joining forces could not deal with Chen Ku.

The latter's illustrious reputation also left Yulinglong shocked.

Although she is a Quasi-Sage mighty one, she has no doubt that she is absolutely no match for Chen Ku.

After her expression shifted for a long while, Yulinglong had no choice but to yield.

"This... Fellow Daoist Chen Ku, please forgive."

"Earlier, this palace was remiss and offended the fellow Daoist."

For the sake of her ten sons, Yulinglong can indeed be said to be capable of yielding and standing firm.

She performed a graceful salute, speaking thus quite politely.

At the same time, she had already secretly sent a mental transmission, informing Di Jun, Taiyi, and others to come and assist.

Yulinglong's face showed no change.

Seeing Chen Ku still confining the ten golden crows in his palm, not releasing them.

Yulinglong pondered for a moment, then spoke again:

"Fellow Daoist Chen Ku, the ten golden crows are still young."

"Their sudden emergence today is due to childish nature and playful mischief."

"I hope Fellow Daoist can spare them this time."

Yu Linglong spoke earnestly, afraid that if Chen Ku were displeased, he could easily crush the Ten Golden Crows to death with a casual hand.

However, hearing her words, Chen Ku couldn't help but roll his eyes.

What a classic case of 'he's still just a child'.

If such words were spoken in my previous life, they might still have some effect.

However, in the primordial wilderness, age does not determine superiority.

Even though the Ten Golden Crows are young, the harm they have caused is already enough to shock the world.

Chen Ku said nothing, merely glancing over the endless primordial wilderness.

As far as the eye could see, the land was dry and cracked, with countless fissures spreading like gullies.

The spiritual-root immortal fruit that once breathed celestial mist and radiated divine light has long since withered completely, devoid of any spiritual glow.

As for the living beings reduced to nothing by the True Solar Fire, their number is incalculable.

In the void, only countless strands of resentful thoughts, full of anger and unwillingness, drift about.

Shocking to behold!

Unbearable to look at!

"Being young is no all-purpose excuse."

"Today the Ten Golden Crows have appeared, slaughtering myriad living beings and creating such a grave karmic debt."

"How heavy the karma in this is—do I really need to say more?!"

"Do you think... that a mere apology and admission of fault can settle this?"

Chen Ku finally spoke.

His words were filled with cold severity and stern resolve.

As he spoke, his gaze coldly fixed on the Ten Golden Crows.

"This..."

Yu Linglong had no reply.

Just as Chen Ku said.

Everything the Ten Golden Crows have done today can be called heinous karma.

Apologies and admissions of fault are now utterly ineffective.

But how should this be dealt with?!

Must we merely watch the Ten Golden Crows perish and pay the price?!

Yu Linglong was naturally unwilling.

Her face darkened slightly, she remained silent, and her expression was extremely grim.

However, just then.

From beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, a mighty shout suddenly rang out.

"Do not harm my emperor's ten sons!"

As these words spread.

In the next moment, Di Jun and Taiyi led the Ten Great Demon Saints and the vast Demon Race army as they descended.

In an instant, Yu Linglong's expression eased slightly and her heart settled.

The arrival of the Demon Race army at least gave them the confidence to negotiate with Chen Ku.

Before she could speak.

Only Taiyi, majestic and vast, his eyes flashing with cold lightning, had already spoken.

"Chen Ku, today's matter has nothing to do with you."

"Even if myriad living beings suffer death and injury, we the Demon Race willingly bear this karma."

"Moreover, regardless, no human beings have been affected."

"Furthermore, you should not wash your hands of this affair."

Taiyi's words likewise carried supreme authority.

Moreover, it is obvious that he is also responding to Chen Ku's earlier accusation.

Even if the Ten Golden Crows are guilty, the Demon Race will bear the responsibility for them.

Furthermore, Taiyi also knows that Chen Ku merely has some ties to the human race.

Since the human race has suffered no casualties.

Then Chen Ku should not intervene in this matter.

Upon hearing this, all beings stared at each other in dismay, gasping.

The Demon Race's protection of its own is truly something.

Since appearing, they have not mentioned the Ten Golden Crows' guilt at all, instead adopting a posture of fiercely protecting their own no matter what.

In the scene, Chen Ku also shook his head and sighed.

"Alas... all beings truly suffer."

"The True Solar Fire spreads, causing countless beings to perish."

"Now, just a simple utterance of accepting karma, and you want to brush it over?"

"It seems the so-called Demon Race is indeed accustomed to being overbearing."

Chen Ku's words also carried an undisguised confrontational intent.

He was practically on the verge of directly berating the Demon Race as shameless.

Upon hearing this, Taiyi still wanted to speak in rebuttal.

But just then, Di Jun's expression changed.

Taiyi, shut up!

Don't be rude!

He suddenly spoke up, scolding Taiyi in a low voice.

You must know, the lives of the Ten Golden Crows are now entirely in Chen Ku's hands.

If he so much as thinks about it, the Ten Golden Crows will instantly be reduced to ashes.

By then, it will not only be the pain of losing his sons, but also mean that the Demon Race's lineage will be cut off.

For now, it's naturally not the time to clash head-on with Chen Ku.

Di Jun is quite adept at reading the situation.

Seeing Taiyi fall silent, he then turned his gaze to Chen Ku.

Chen Ku, regarding today's matter, the Ten Golden Crows are indeed at fault first.

But now they have already realized their mistake.

How can you release this emperor's ten sons?!

Although the two sides have long been hostile.

But Di Jun still suppressed his anger, asking calmly.

As for this, Chen Ku seemed to have anticipated it.

Therefore, he spoke without hesitation, responding:

Hehe... easy to say!

Since you lot of the Demon Race can't educate these Ten Golden Crows.

Then I don't mind helping you out.

And let me take them back to the West for discipline, that'll do.

Chen Ku said it lightly.

But upon hearing this, Di Jun's expression changed again.

This is absolutely impossible!

He immediately spoke in a low voice, refusing Chen Ku.

You're joking!

Take them back to the West for discipline?!

Calling it discipline, but if Chen Ku really takes the Ten Golden Crows away, could they possibly have a good ending?

After a pause, Di Jun hastily expressed his stance:

After this, I will myself suppress the Ten Golden Crows so they can't stir up any trouble.

Furthermore, fellow Daoist, for your actions today I can also express some gratitude.

These spiritual root immortal fruits, I will present them all to you, fellow Daoist.

It's clear that Di Jun is really panicking.

Not only did he make a promise, he will suppress the Ten Golden Crows.

In his speech, he has become even more courteous, even addressing him as 'fellow Daoist'.

And before his words had finished, Di Jun waved his hand.

And behold, countless spiritual root immortal fruits appeared.

Among them were large amounts of Mysterious Yellow Earth Vein Ginseng.

Di Jun also knows that if the West wishes to recover, the effect of this Mysterious Yellow Earth Vein Ginseng cannot be ignored.

From this it can be seen how greatly Di Jun values the Ten Golden Crows, unwilling to let them suffer any harm.

Looking at Di Jun, so full of sincerity.

Chen Ku merely pondered briefly, then a strange smile appeared on his face.

Hehe... is that all?

And it's still not enough!

He shook his head, still not releasing the Ten Golden Crows.

Hearing this, even though Di Jun tried hard to suppress his inner fire, his expression inevitably darkened a little.

Chen Ku, don't go too far!

Hmph, among us Demon Race, there's nothing left we can give you.

Di Jun seemed to speak rudely, but in fact he was also softening.

He really worries that if they can't reach an agreement, Chen Ku will simply turn and leave.

After all, Chen Ku wields the divine ability of spatial leap.

That way, even if Di Jun and Taiyi master the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation technique, they would struggle to catch up.

Fortunately, Chen Ku also did not just turn and leave.

He gave Di Jun and Taiyi a look full of unknown meaning.

Enough!

You two, each take out a drop of natal essence blood.

Today, you can exchange it for the Ten Golden Crows.

The natal essence blood of the Three-legged Golden Crow.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's condition, Di Jun and Taiyi's expressions changed again.

You must know, natal essence blood is the most important foundation of oneself.

Each drop is extremely important.

If they were to just take it out now and hand it over to Chen Ku, perhaps they both would also need to recover a bit.

"You......"

Taiyi's qi was blocked, his anger blazing, he was about to speak.

However, before his words could come out.

Beside him, Di Jun waved his hand, cutting off Taiyi's words.

"Very well, this emperor promises you!"

Di Jun gritted his teeth and said thus.

He had considered it more thoroughly.

At present, the two of us basically have no room for refusal, nor any choice.

As long as we can exchange for the ten Golden Crows, even if we endure the pain, we must agree to Chen Ku's terms.

As his words fell, Di Jun hesitated not, immediately circulating his magic power, and severed himself with a blade.

A drop of Golden Crow origin essence blood immediately surfaced, its qi surging, scorching beyond compare.

On the other side, Taiyi was also utterly helpless.

Seeing Di Jun do this, he could say no more.

Immediately, he too had no choice but, like Di Jun, take out a drop of his life essence blood and hand it over to Chen Ku.

Only then did Chen Ku smile satisfiedly.

He waved his hand rudely, collecting all the myriad spiritual root immortal fruits previously, as well as the two drops of Golden Crow life essence blood.

Immediately, he softly said:

"How refreshing; in that case... we can indeed release those ten Golden Crows."

These words caused Di Jun and Taiyi's expressions to jolt.

However, they did not notice.

At this moment, Chen Ku glanced at Houyi without leaving a trace.

Houyi's brows were tightly furrowed.

Could it be that we really must just release the ten Golden Crows like this?

Such a splendid opportunity, I truly am unwilling to miss it.

But shortly after, Houyi's expression twitched slightly.

From Chen Ku's gaze, he seemed to have realized something.

Afterward, Houyi's eyes suddenly brightened.

"Great opportunity!"

Such a thought flashed through his mind.

Immediately, the divine bow in Houyi's hand also trembled violently.

At this moment, his killing intent surged in his eyes.