Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1602: One thousand fifty-one, people from five ethnic groups_2

Chapter 1602: One thousand fifty-one, people from five ethnic groups_2

Jiang Chen finished speaking and gave the five individuals time to ponder.

"Revive the atmosphere of the Ancient Era?"

All five Clan Leaders were not particularly concerned with Jiang Chen’s earlier words; they were captivated by his last sentence.

The Ancient Era was a time many yearned for. Particularly Kong Xuan, born in that era, regretted being born too late, missing its golden age, and only came into being after the Taoist Ancestors completed their teachings.

If not for this, he would not have been suppressed by Zhunti during the Enshrinement Calamity. Although he was still no match in battle, escaping would have been no great issue.

If the cultivation environment of the Ancient Era were to return, Kong Xuan was confident that, given such conditions, in just over a hundred thousand years, he could make another breakthrough and step into the realm of Great Divine Transcendents.

Indeed, the reborn Kong Xuan, who had gained some unknown benefits, was now at the peak of Quasi-Saint, a rare powerhouse in the whole Prehistoric World.

The East Sea Dragon King was also lost in thought; he was a descendant of the Dragon Clan’s ancestor, born late, not during the Ancient Era but in the Distant Ancient Era.

Although he didn’t experience the Distant Ancient Era himself, he grew up listening to legends of the Ancient Era. From his birth, his seniors reminisced about the Ancient Era, leaving him with a profound impression and filled with hope for that gloriously eminent era spoken of in legends.

The leaders of the other three clans felt the same. It can be said that all the Innate Dao Sovereigns of the Prehistoric World longed for that era of the Ancient.

To be in the Ancient Era, their concept of breaking through the Quasi-Saint barrier would at least double. This fact alone was enough to make them dream of returning to that era.

"If we truly could bring back the Ancient Era, that would be fabulous, however..."

Coming down from their excitement, the five began to consider the feasibility of such an event. The temptation of returning to the Ancient Era was indeed alluring, but their hearts were filled with reservations.

Because the cost of recreating the Ancient Era’s cultivation environment was to fuse their own territories with those of the Human Race.

The Three Realms were not the Prehistoric World anymore; they were no longer a whole, but rather divided into countless pieces. Even the Four Great Continents were not unified; each had its own rules.

It was these small fragments - the Four Great Continents, Four Seas, Innate Holy Lands, and all the great mountains and rivers - that together constituted the human realm.

Although they were connected, they were like separate countries, not intercommunicating. But what Jiang Chen intended to do was to merge these small states into one large nation.

This decision was too influential, and the five Clan Leaders, unable to see the full scope of benefits and detriments, naturally had their reservations.

"This matter is of great importance; we cannot decide on our own. We must return and consult with our ancestors before making a decision."

The five Clan Leaders exchanged glances, not committing to a decision on the spot, but choosing to return to their respective clans to seek the opinions of their ancestors.

Although they were Clan Leaders, they were not the most powerful beings in their clans. Faced with such a significant issue that might affect the Prehistoric World’s patterns, they naturally had to seek guidance from their ancestors.

"Although the final decision must come from the Holy Beasts, your opinions are also very important and will serve as the main basis for the Holy Beasts’ judgments."

Jiang Chen was aware of the situation in the Innate Five Clans, which was completely different from that of the Human Race.

Being an unparalleled powerhouse whose strength and achievements surpassed those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Jiang Chen was able to lead the Human Race, turning it into his own one-voice authority.

However, the Innate Five Clans were different; none had given rise to a powerhouse like him. Therefore, while the Clan Leaders of the Five Clans held great power, they could not decide on critical matters affecting the rise and fall of their clans alone and had to consult with their ancestors.

Nonetheless, this does not imply that the opinions of the Clan Leaders are unimportant. After all, as leaders of their clans, their views could well influence the judgment of the Holy Beasts.

To push this matter forward, Jiang Chen must first persuade the Clan Leaders of the Five Clans. Otherwise, without their support, even if the Holy Beasts agreed to Jiang Chen’s proposal, there would be no shortage of issues later on.

"To recreate the cultivation environment of the Ancient Era, such temptation, who could refuse? We are naturally willing."

"However, the fusion of the Ancestral Land is no trivial matter. Even as clan chiefs, we cannot decide it alone; a thorough discussion with our clansmen is required."

The chiefs of the Five Great Clans did not overtly refuse and even showed a yearning attitude, which is undoubtedly a good sign.

"Well then, I’d ask the five esteemed friends to speak favorably before the senior beasts, to have them agree to this matter sooner."

"After all, the sooner we initiate the plan, the sooner we can enjoy the environment of the Ancient Era."

Jiang Chen said with a smile, knowing well that the matter was already eighty percent settled. Not to mention his relationship with the Five Elements Holy Beasts, just the relations between the Human Race and the Five Clans alone, this matter was unlikely to fall through.

After all, this matter didn’t harm the interests of the Five Clans; it truly was a mutually beneficial good deal, giving the Five Clans no reason to refuse. At most, they might delay for some time in order to negotiate better terms and gain more benefits from the Human Race.

Though the matter is mutually beneficial, there still needs to be a primary and secondary party. The one who has the leadership will undoubtedly reap the greatest benefits. Perhaps the Innate Five Clans don’t wish to contest the leadership with the Human Race.

The relationship between the Human Race and the Innate Five Clans is close and they are inexorable allies, but in the end, they are not of the same clan. On many issues, there is still competition over interests.

However, because they are allies, any disputes between them are kept within certain limits and are unlikely to harm the harmonious relations.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind."

The chiefs of the Five Clans smiled and took their leave one after another. Then, after a while, the East Sea Dragon King, who had already left, took a roundabout path and returned to the Divine Court.

"What are you up to? For such a big matter, why didn’t you discuss it with us first?"

Upon arriving at the Divine Court, the East Sea Dragon King asked Jiang Chen with a puzzled look.

Even as allies, closeness of the relationship has its degrees. And without doubt, among the Innate Five Clans, the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan have the closest relationship with the Human Race.

The Human Race is said to be the descendants of the dragons, which illustrates the closeness of the relationship with the Dragon Clan. The wife of the Human Ancestor is a princess of the Dragon Clan, the direct daughter of the Ancestral Dragon—could their relationship not be close?

When the Heavenly Emperor was born with a human body and dragon head, it signified the resurgence of the Dragon Clan’s bloodline.

As for the Phoenix Clan, although their relationship with the Human Race is not as close as that of the Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Clan and Jiang Chen, or rather the Jiang Family, have a deep connection.

The wife of the Flame Emperor is none other than the princess of the Phoenix Clan, the Innate Five Virtues Phoenix of the previous generation. Could their relationship not be close?

And the Great Shang lineage, their veins too run with the blood of the Mystic Bird, deeply connected with the Phoenix Clan—an inseparable symbol of both clans.

It is precisely because of the close relationship between the Dragon and Phoenix Clans and the Human Race that we have the current situation.

"This matter was a sudden inspiration of mine, which is why I didn’t have the chance to discuss it with you all in advance," explained Jiang Chen.

"I must say, the proposal you’ve made is indeed excellent. The Phoenix Clan has no objections," Kong Xuan said without much thought, expressing support for Jiang Chen right away.

On the other hand, the East Sea Dragon King also commented, "The Dragon Clan has no objections either. Whatever you say goes. However, as for the other three clans, whether they will agree or not, I can’t be sure."

The Dragon and Phoenix Clans, their bloodlines have already completely fused with the Human Race; they are inseparable and have no choice but to stand resolutely with the Human Race. Likewise, the Human Race must also unwaveringly stand on the same front with them.

However, the other three clans are different. They don’t have the same indissoluble connection with the Human Race as the Dragon and Phoenix Clans do, keeping a level of separation.

This results in their support for the Human Race not being as staunch as that of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans.

"There is no need to worry about the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Clans; the problem lies with the Qilin Clan, they have more troublesome concerns on their side."

As if struck by a thought, Jiang Chen suddenly frowned and said.