"Interesting, if the records in the inheritance of Emperor Xi are correct, the Innate Four Symbols Array should belong to Donghuang Taiyi. The fact that this Four Symbols Daoist possesses it suggests his identity is far from simple."
As Jiang Chen recalled the details from Emperor Xi’s inheritance, he became cautious. Anyone who had ties with Donghuang Taiyi was not to be taken lightly.
His expression unchanged, Jiang Chen stepped towards Mount Four Symbols. With his arrival, the experts nearby sensed his presence and revealed themselves.
"Halt, this is the territory of Mount Four Symbols, outsiders are not permitted to enter without orders!" A voice from deep within Mount Four Symbols spoke, a Daluo Golden Immortal instructing Jiang Chen to stop.
"I am the God of the Sun, where the sunlight touches, there is no place I cannot reach,"
Jiang Chen replied with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, the other side fell silent, no longer speaking. They could not deny these words, for to do so would be to incur the wrath of the sun, making it difficult to absorb the power of the sun in the future.
This was a demonstration of the majesty of the Innate Saints. If it were Jiang Hao, even though he too was an Emperor Lord of the Sun, he would not dare to utter such words.
"Alas, my friend, I have parted ways with the Demon Clan for hundreds of thousands of years, having severed all ties with them. Now, with my heart devoted to the Tao, why must you persist in causing me trouble?"
From within Mount Four Symbols, a sigh was heard, followed by the appearance of a young Daoist dressed in a Four Symbols robe, speaking to Jiang Chen with a look of helplessness on his face.
This young Daoist was none other than the Four Symbols Daoist, whose cultivation was terrifyingly formidable, arguably the first among the Demon Immortals, possessing the complete cultivation of an Innate Dao Sovereign.
However, the moment he saw the young Daoist’s face, Jiang Chen’s pupils shrank slightly, showing a look of shock for the first time. This person, he had seen before in Emperor Xi’s inheritance.
According to the records of Emperor Xi’s inheritance, this person was born with the will of the ancient Cycle of Four Stars Constellations, a top-tier Innate Divine Demon, born at the end of the Great Ancient period. What drew the most attention was that he grew up in the palace of Donghuang and could be considered a disciple of Donghuang Taiyi.
This person, indeed, could be considered a paragon of the Mystic Sect, as a disciple of Donghuang Taiyi, he was naturally counted as a disciple of the sect.
In this moment, Jiang Chen understood completely. No wonder the Four Symbols Daoist had carved out such a grand domain in Dongsheng Divine Continent.
As a disciple of Donghuang Taiyi, with this status, considering the incense of the past, how could the Great Divine Transcendents of Xin Dongsheng Divine Continent cause him trouble?
As for why the Innate Four Symbols Array was in his hands, that was even simpler—it was a gift from his mentor.
The identity of the Four Symbols Daoist was extremely special; he was not only part of the Demon Clan but also a disciple of the Mystic Sect, allowing him to be accepted by the sect.
"Don’t joke, my friend. Others may not know your identity, but I do. As a disciple of Donghuang Taiyi, can your ties with the Demon Clan really be so easily severed?"
After the shock, Jiang Chen directly exposed Four Symbols Daoist’s identity, candidly stating that his connection with the Demon Clan was inextricable.
"What of it? I have never hidden the fact that my master is the Ancient Donghuang," replied the Four Symbols Daoist, his face showing no change, but instead openly acknowledging it with a look of pride.
"You’re right, being accepted as a disciple by Donghuang is indeed a matter of pride. You must have extraordinary qualities to be favored by Donghuang. But what of it? As a disciple of the Demon Clan’s Donghuang, you are part of the Demon Clan, the enemy of the Human Race!"
Jiang Chen remained curious about the disciple of Taiyi and desired to witness his skills.
"Why must you push so hard, my friend? Both of us belong to the third generation of Mystic Sect disciples, and I truly do not wish to clash with you to avoid the tragedy of fratricide, which would only serve as a laughingstock to outsiders."
"Moreover, I bear no grudge against you. If you seek to slay Demon Immortals, go slay them. Why come to trouble me? I am neither a Demon Immortal nor of the Demon Clan. If you seek revenge, you are mistaken."
The Four Symbols Daoist seemed to have no intention of engaging with Jiang Chen, stepping aside repeatedly, claiming he was not a Demon Immortal or from the Demon Clan, thus bearing no grievances with Jiang Chen.
"If you’re not of the Demon Clan, then what are you?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen frowned slightly and silently used his Sun and Moon Divine Pupil to look at the Four Symbols Daoist, indeed finding no mark of the Demon Clan on him.
Only those whose names are recorded upon the Demon Summoning Banner are members of the Demon Clan. Each demon undoubtedly bears the mark of the Demon Summoning Banner, and even if they defect from the clan, the brand does not fade.
Yet on the body of the Four Symbols Daoist, Jiang Chen saw clearly, there truly was no mark of the Demon Summoning Banner.
"I have always been an Innate Divine Demon, and not some member of the Demon Clan. Even when I took my master as my teacher, I did so in the capacity of an Innate Divine Demon."
"In the Ancient Era, I could be considered a divine general of the Heaven Court, not a demon god of the Demon Clan. After the ancient times, when the Ancient Heavenly Court fell, I was a descendant of the Mystic Sect’s Sun Doctrine, with no connections to the Demon Clan."
"Even during the great calamity when the Demon Clan slaughtered humans in the Ancient Era, I did not raise my slaughter blade against the Human Race. On the contrary, on the eve of the great calamity, I once advised my senior uncle to consider Empress Nuwa’s kinship and abandon the thought of slaughtering humans."
"Unfortunately, I was but a junior. How could I sway my senior uncle’s will? Annoyed by my persistence, he expelled me from the Sun Temple."
"Nevertheless, although I could not persuade my senior uncle, I stopped dozens of demon gods from going to the Prehistoric World to harm the Human Race."
"In that case, it could be said that I am a benefactor to the Human Race. Therefore, it is truly puzzling why a fellow Daoist would come today to seek trouble with me."
Shaking his head, the Four Symbols True Person spoke calmly. Unlike other Demon Immortals, he was truly open and upright, his actions never straying from his conscience, so naturally, he did not fear Jiang Chen’s criticism.
"Fellow Daoist’s lofty righteousness, even though we are from different camps, cannot conceal Jiang Chen’s deep respect for you!"
With Jiang Chen’s cultivation, he could naturally see that the Four Symbols Daoist was not lying. What he said was true; this person had indeed never raised a hand against the Human Race.
"Fellow Daoist, stand down. You and I have no grudge or grievance, and there need not be strife between us." Seeing Jiang Chen was silent, the Four Symbols Daoist advised again.
"Haha, what the fellow Daoist says is entirely reasonable, but as a member of the Human Race, I cannot stand down!"
"Fellow Daoist, you spoke out for the Human Race with great justice in the Ancient Era, and for that, I am immensely grateful. However, since you are Taiyi’s disciple, then this battle is inevitable."
Laughing loudly, Jiang Chen looked directly at the Four Symbols Daoist, making no attempt to hide the killing intent emanating from his body.
The Four Symbols Daoist had many good qualities, but there was one thing that was not good— that he was a disciple of Taiyi.
For that reason, he must die!
"Why are you so insistent?" The Four Symbols Daoist asked, helpless and still unwilling to fight Jiang Chen.
"Taiyi is the king of the Demon Clan, and the Demon Clan is the mortal enemy of the Human Race, destined not to coexist. In the future, the Human Race will inevitably confront Taiyi."
"Then, I ask you, fellow Daoist, if the Human Race makes a move against Taiyi, how will you conduct yourself? Stand by idly or fight for your master?"
As he spoke, the power of Heaven and Earth surged around Jiang Chen, gradually materializing into a three-foot-long sword before him.
"The grace of transmitting the Dao is greater than Heaven itself. If anyone tries to harm my master, I will certainly not stand idly by."
"In the Ancient Era, I was powerless and could only watch as my master fell. But now, I will not let tragedy repeat itself. Even if Saints intervene, I am prepared to fight to the death to resist."
"If one wishes to strike against my master, they must step over my body!"
The Four Symbols Daoist’s voice was incredibly firm, ready to fight to the death for Donghuang Taiyi. And as he spoke, a terrifying aura also began to rise from his body.
He knew in his heart that this battle was unavoidable.
"Knowing that a battle is certain in the future, how then can Jiang Chen stand down today?" Jiang Chen picked up the long sword beside him, pointing it at the Four Symbols Daoist.
The Four Symbols Daoist’s talent was too terrifying; given time, even if he could not achieve the status of Great Divine Transcendent, he could still reach the realm of a Quasi-Saint.
Such a person was destined to become a great enemy of the Human Race. Now that Jiang Chen had encountered him, he could not let him go.
This battle was not about good or evil; it was about stance.