Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 207 Want to compete with this emperor?

Jiang Heng naturally had no designs on Zhen Yuanzi's ginseng fruit tree; it was merely a primordial spiritual root.

For many beings in the Three Realms, an innate spiritual root is of immeasurable value, but for Jiang Heng, it is just so-so.

Jiang Hengguang has exchanged more than a dozen kinds of immortality pills from the system, and each of them is not necessarily much worse than the innate spiritual root.

The key to the human race's ability to cultivate so many experts over the years lies in these dozen or so immortal herbs.

Jiang Heng was interested in the ginseng fruit tree because there was also a ginseng fruit tree in the game "Perfect World".

Jiang Heng had already redeemed this elixir of immortality from the system. He had also spent a lot of time researching various elixirs of immortality.

It was among the various elixirs of immortality that Jiang Heng comprehended many profound truths, which became an aid for him to step into the realm of sainthood.

In Jiang Heng's mind, the elixir of immortality and the innate spiritual roots in the primordial world are naturally different, but they may not be without similarities in essence.

However, Jiang Heng has never had the opportunity to properly study the innate spiritual roots in the primordial world.

Now that Sun Wukong has knocked down Zhen Yuanzi's ginseng fruit tree, it is naturally an excellent opportunity for Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng and Sun Wukong soon arrived at Wuzhuang Temple. When Zhen Yuanzi saw Jiang Heng, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally put at ease.

In the original Journey to the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva alone was able to revive the Human Fruit Tree, let alone when Jiang Heng personally took action.

After everyone had seen it, Jiang Heng, led by Zhen Yuanzi, soon saw the ginseng fruit tree that had collapsed on the ground.

At this moment, the ginseng tree looked truly pitiful. Not only were its roots broken, but all the leaves on the tree had also withered away.

There wasn't a single ginseng fruit to be seen on that ginseng fruit tree, which explains why Zhen Yuanzi was so furious.

"This matter arose because of me, Old Sun. I implore the Human Emperor to intervene and restore this Fruit Tree to its original state!" Sun Wukong said, scratching his head.

After actually fighting Zhen Yuanzi, Sun Wukong felt guilty. After all, it was Sun Wukong who knocked down the ginseng fruit tree.

"Don't worry! This ginseng fruit tree is a natural spiritual root, born from the creation of heaven and earth, so it won't die so easily!"

"However, to revive the ginseng fruit tree, some preparations are needed to ensure everything goes smoothly!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

As soon as Jiang Heng finished speaking, several figures approached from afar and soon appeared in front of the gate of Wuzhuang Temple.

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Heng recognized the group of people as Dipankara, Maitreya, and Guanyin Bodhisattvas from the Western Paradise.

"Fellow Daoists, what brings you here from afar?" Zhen Yuanzi asked, his brows furrowing slightly as he saw the group from the Western Sect.

Although Zhen Yuanzi was located in Xiniu Hezhou, he had never had any connection with the Western Sect, and the two sides had never interacted.

At this critical moment when Jiang Heng was saving the ginseng fruit tree, the Western sect disciples arrived uninvited, which made Zhen Yuanzi think twice.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, we have come here to offer our assistance upon hearing that Sun Wukong has knocked down the Ginseng Fruit Tree!" said Dipankara Buddha.

"Oh? You Western Sect disciples are quite well-informed! The ginseng fruit tree just fell, and you've already arrived!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Zhen Yuanzi's words were not without sarcasm. But the three members of the Western Sect remained expressionless, as if they hadn't heard a thing.

"The journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is related to the successful conclusion of this great calamity. Naturally, our Western Sect cannot ignore this, and it is not surprising that we know the ginseng fruit tree has collapsed."

"Why worry so much, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi? The most important thing right now is to revive the Ginseng Fruit Tree!" said Dipankara Buddha.

"Oh? The ginseng fruit tree is an innate spiritual root. Do you Western Sect disciples have this ability?" Zhen Yuanzi said with some doubt.

It's no wonder Zhen Yuanzi looked down on these three disciples of the Western Sect; their strength was indeed somewhat lacking.

Dipankara Buddha died during the Investiture of the Gods and was listed on the Investiture of the Gods list. He then joined the Western Sect, where his cultivation improved somewhat.

However, the current Dipankara Buddha is at best a quasi-saint who has severed two corpses, and is far inferior to Zhen Yuanzi.

The same goes for Maitreya. He only just entered the Quasi-Saint realm during the Lich Wars, and now he has only severed one of his corpses.

As for Guanyin Bodhisattva, she is merely a Great Luo Golden Immortal. What heaven-defying abilities could one expect from her?

The ginseng fruit tree was knocked down, something even Zhen Yuanzi, a peak quasi-saint, couldn't do. Yet the three disciples of the Western Sect had a solution.

Besides, the Emperor is currently here and has already agreed to help revive the ginseng fruit tree, so Zhen Yuanzi naturally cannot go to such lengths to save the tree.

After all, Zhen Yuanzi had formed a good relationship with Jiang Heng since the time of the Lich War, and their relationship had always been quite good.

Besides, Jiang Heng is a Saint-level expert. Should Zhen Yuanzi believe the three disciples of the Western Sect or a Saint?

Zhen Yuanzi understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch. These three disciples from the Western Sect must have something important up their sleeves.

Even if these three disciples of the Western Sect could really revive the ginseng fruit tree, the price would probably be something Zhen Yuanzi would be unwilling to pay.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you are unaware of this. The jade bottle held by Guanyin Bodhisattva of my Western Sect is an extraordinary treasure."

"There is a kind of spiritual water inside the jade bottle. This spiritual water is called sweet dew water. It has the power to bring the dead back to life. It will surely bring the ginseng fruit tree back to life!" said Dipankara Buddha with a smile.

The words of the Ancient Buddha of the Burning Lamp were not without pride, clearly indicating that he had already recognized Zhen Yuanzi's urgent desire to revive the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

Their Western religion happens to possess the ability to create ginseng fruit trees. How could Zhen Yuanzi not compromise for the sake of ginseng fruit trees?

As long as Zhen Yuanzi compromises, their Western Sect will be able to achieve its goal. They have been planning for this for a long time.

"You disciples of the Western Sect are truly arrogant. Do you really think that in the Three Realms, besides your Western Sect, no one else can revive the Ginseng Fruit Tree?"

When Jiang Heng's voice rang out, the Taoist Ran Deng and the others were surprised to realize that Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor, was also in the Wuzhuang Temple.

With Jiang Heng's cultivation level, as long as he deliberately conceals himself, these Western Sect disciples would naturally have no chance of discovering him.

Jiang Heng originally wanted to see what the Western Sect was planning, but now it seems that the Western Sect had been eyeing Zhen Yuanzi for a long time.

Come to think of it, Zhen Yuanzi is at least a peak Quasi-Saint level expert, and there are not many experts of this level in the Three Realms.

Among the many Western Buddhist disciples today, only Mahavairocana Buddha has reached the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

Although Vairocana Buddha is now the leader of Mahayana Buddhism and can be considered a follower of the Western religion, everyone knows the true nature of his situation.

The decline of Western religions has been partly due to a lack of talented individuals. Ultimately, Western religions haven't produced many outstanding disciples.

Zhen Yuanzi was extremely powerful and lived in Xiniu Hezhou, so it was only natural that he would be targeted by the Western Sect.

The Western Sage Zhunti frequently raided the East, both during the Lich Wars and the Investiture of the Gods.

Clearly, the Western Sect is taking advantage of the Journey to the West calamity to recruit Zhen Yuanzi, a top expert, into its ranks.

A peak Quasi-Saint like Zhen Yuanzi would naturally not easily join the Western Sect, but the Ginseng Fruit Tree is Zhen Yuanzi's fatal weakness.

As long as the Western Religion uses the threat of reviving the ginseng fruit tree, although it may not be able to force Zhen Yuanzi to comply, it can still make Zhen Yuanzi lean towards the Western Religion.

Over time, it is not impossible to establish a good relationship with Zhen Yuanzi, thereby making Zhen Yuanzi completely side with the Western religion.

This was indeed a clever plan, but the three disciples from the Western Sect never expected that Jiang Heng had already arrived at Wuzhuang Temple ahead of time.

"Greetings, Human Emperor!" When Dipankara Buddha saw Jiang Heng, his expression changed instantly, but he did not dare to be negligent and stepped forward to pay his respects to Jiang Heng.

During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, it was Emperor Xin, who was actually Jiang Heng, who sent Dipankara Buddha onto the Investiture of the Gods list, thus ruining his supreme opportunity.

Dipankara Buddha naturally hated Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor, to the extreme. But even so, Dipankara Buddha knew the importance of considering the consequences.

The human emperor before him is now a saint-level powerhouse. If he dares not to pay his respects, he will immediately be accused of disrespecting a saint.

Even if Jiang Heng were to kill Dipankara Buddha, the two saints of the Western Sect probably wouldn't dare to say a word.

For the sake of his own life, Dipankara Buddha could only suppress his resentment and bow his head before Jiang Heng, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Jiang Heng glanced at Dipankara Buddha. No matter how deeply Dipankara Buddha hid his thoughts, he could not escape Jiang Heng's eyes.

This intense hatred, coupled with the inability to reveal even a trace of it, must have been incredibly painful for the Ancient Buddha Dipankara.

"I have come to Wuzhuang Temple today at the invitation of Sun Wukong to bring the ginseng fruit tree back to life!"

"You keep saying you want to revive the ginseng fruit tree, do you want to compete with me?" Jiang Heng said.

At this moment, although Jiang Heng's words contained no emotion, they sounded like thunder to the three disciples of the Western Sect.

"The Human Emperor is a sage, and his methods are naturally earth-shattering. But when it comes to reviving the Ginseng Fruit Tree, this is not something that can be accomplished simply by having high strength!" said the Ancient Buddha Dipankara in a deep voice.

Dipankara Buddha knew how terrifying the Human Emperor before him was, and if he could, he would never want to confront Jiang Heng.

However, the Western Sect has been preparing for this plan for a long time. If they give up now, how could the two saints of the Western Sect forgive them?

Left with no other choice, Dipankara Buddha could only grit his teeth and prepare to fight Jiang Heng to the bitter end. He really didn't believe it!

Although Jiang Heng is a sage, the revival of the ginseng fruit tree is not due to his strength, but rather to a stroke of incredible luck.

Aside from the fact that the Western religion had made preparations in advance, who in the Three Realms could revive the withered ginseng fruit tree at this time?

If things were really that easy, why would the Western Sect be so confident that Zhen Yuanzi would ultimately choose to compromise?

"Hahaha! If I don't show you some tricks up my sleeve today, you'll really underestimate me!" Jiang Heng said disdainfully.

Jiang Heng was fully aware of the Western Sect's intentions, but this time, the Western Sect had miscalculated.

"Then allow us to witness the Human Emperor's heaven-defying methods!" said the Ancient Buddha Dipankara in a deep voice.

Seeing Jiang Heng's confidence, Dipankara Buddha's confidence immediately waned, but at this point, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

Jiang Heng snorted coldly and, together with Zhen Yuanzi and the others, returned to the spot where the ginseng fruit tree had collapsed before speaking:

"You should all be well aware of my identity. Then you should also know that Shennong, the Earth Sovereign among the Three Sovereigns, is also my incarnation."

Upon hearing this, the three disciples of the Western Sect, including Dipankara Buddha, changed color completely, as they knew the true meaning behind Jiang Heng's words.

How could the three disciples of the Western Sect not know that Shennong, the Earth Sovereign among the Three Sovereigns of Heaven, Earth, and Man, achieved the perfect body of the Earthly Dao by tasting hundreds of herbs?

Among the three realms, if we were to say who has the deepest knowledge of all kinds of flowers, plants and trees, the Earthly Emperor Shennong would definitely be among them.

Even if the innate spiritual root ginseng fruit tree was uprooted and is now withered, how could the Earth Emperor Shennong be helpless?

Before the three disciples of the Western Sect could recover from their shock, Jiang Heng had already pointed a finger at the already fallen Ginseng Fruit Tree.

In an instant, an incredibly rich life essence emerged, continuously converging towards the collapsed ginseng fruit tree.

First, the broken tree roots instantly recovered, and then the withered leaves of the ginseng fruit tree also began to regrow.

Lifelike ginseng fruits once again hung on the branches of the ginseng fruit tree, each one lush and vibrant green.

With just a flick of his finger, Jiang Heng restored the withered and collapsed Ginseng Fruit Tree to its original state. His skill was nothing short of miraculous.

"The Emperor's intervention is truly extraordinary. Zhen Yuanzi is deeply grateful for the Emperor's great kindness!" Zhen Yuanzi immediately said gratefully.

The three disciples of the Western Sect were dumbfounded, especially Dipankara Buddha, who really did not expect this outcome.

The Western Religion would have to prepare for a long time to revive the ginseng fruit tree, so how come it was so easy for Jiang Heng?

The Ancient Buddha Dipankara was naturally unaware that Jiang Heng had already comprehended the deepest mysteries of the Great Dao of Life during the era of the Earthly Sovereign Shennong.

The ginseng fruit tree did not actually die. As one of the ten innate spiritual roots, the ginseng fruit tree was not that fragile.

The ginseng fruit tree we just saw was actually in a dying state. As long as it is nourished with rich life essence, it can naturally be revived.

Of course, restoring the ginseng fruit tree to its original state would require a massive amount of life essence, something that even a powerful expert would find impossible to accomplish.

The nectar in the jade bottle held by Guanyin Bodhisattva is the life essence that the two saints of the Western Paradise painstakingly collected.

Therefore, with the help of Guanyin Bodhisattva, the ginseng fruit tree could naturally be restored to its current state using the nectar from her jade bottle.

But for Jiang Heng, this was a trivial matter. With a gentle flick of his finger, Jiang Heng condensed the purest life essence.

Moreover, this time, Jiang Heng did more than just restore the ginseng fruit tree to its original state.

(End of this chapter)