Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 245 - 239 How Can Sha Chen Be So Awesome? 【Second update request subscription】_1
The Black Bear Spirit nearly wet himself with fear.
He had fled to Yunzhan Cave in Fuling Mountain, yet he was still ambushed.
This place was already a considerable distance from the Flowing Sand River. How could there be an ambush here!?
And it was the Water God Lu Xiong, no less—a Daluo Golden Immortal.
The Black Bear Spirit’s feet practically smoked as he instantly activated his Qingyun Zong, soaring upwards and fleeing into the distance.
Lu Xiong watched, stunned on the spot. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Unexpectedly, this fellow has mastered such swift escape Divine Powers, he muttered to himself. He’s probably no less capable than The Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong.
He then led his subordinates in pursuit. However, he used the art of riding clouds and mists and had to carry many subordinates. They pushed through the clouds and mists, their distance from the Black Bear Spirit growing ever wider until, eventually, the spirit was out of sight.
The Black Bear Spirit had no idea how far he had fled. He flew wildly until his mouth was parched and his tongue dry, only stopping after three days and three nights. He had been continuously circling, desperately avoiding pursuit.
Upon landing on a mountain peak, he spotted a clear spring. He drank furiously from it, finally feeling a sense of relief.
Gasping for air, he burst into laughter, "Li Jing, you old fool! In the end, you still let me slip away! No matter how many people you have, you can’t catch me!"
He also shook his head and chuckled. What a pity for Li Jing. They say his military skills are divine. But if he had dispatched a few more contingents of swift-footed Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in pursuit, not giving me a moment to breathe, I definitely wouldn’t have escaped unscathed. Now that I’ve come here, not only did I escape unharmed, but I can also eat a good meal and have a nice sleep. When I wake up, all my troubles will be gone.
No sooner had he finished speaking than laughter suddenly echoed from the forest. Then, from all directions, flames erupted, seemingly burning the mountains and boiling the seas.
A large man, bathed in fire, leaped out from the woods. Every tree he passed ignited, transforming into fiery soldiers.
The large man was clad in armor, looking like a deity—it was the Fire God Luo Xuan.
Luo Xuan whistled. Immediately, from amidst the sky-rending flames, a demonic beast—resembling neither horse nor deer and wreathed in fire—charged out. This was the ferocious beast Chiyanyu, Luo Xuan’s mount.
Luo Xuan mounted it and said, "Lu Xiong couldn’t catch up to you, but my Chiyanyu can travel one hundred thousand miles in a single step. Don’t think you can escape."
Then, pointing his Feiyan Sword at the Black Bear Spirit, he unleashed the oppressive aura of a Daluo Golden Immortal, his expression a mixture of pride and disdain.
"Look how useless you are! You bypassed heaven and forced your way into hell. I was ordered here to lie in wait for the spider spirit tonight, but instead, I found you. It’s fate."
The Black Bear Spirit’s face drained of color. Looking around, he saw that this place, with its dense mountain forests, indeed housed a large cave. Above it, a sign read: The Cave of the Silken Web.
He immediately recalled the spring water he had just drunk; it was very likely the Wash Dirt Spring.
His expression turned exceedingly grim. More and more Heavenly Soldiers and Generals from the Fire Department, led by the five Fire Gods—Zhu Zhao, Gao Zhen, Fang Gui, Wang Jiao, and Liu Huan—were surrounding him from all directions.
The strength of the five Fire Gods alone was not beneath the Black Bear Spirit’s, and there were five of them, not to mention their subordinates assisting. Most importantly, the Daluo Golden Immortal Luo Xuan was overseeing the situation, leaving the Black Bear Spirit with absolutely no chance of escape.
What made the Black Bear Spirit despair even more was that his Qingyun Zong was likely completely useless against the Chiyanyu.
At this thought, just as the despairing Black Bear Spirit was about to kneel and beg for mercy, a child wreathed in swirling flames leaped out. Holding a long spear, he pointed at Luo Xuan and shouted loudly, "Are you that paltry god Luo Xuan who surrounded the Flowing Sand River? I am Red Boy, the Boy Sage King of Kusong Stream! I’ve found you disagreeable for a long time. I’m here to challenge you! Do you dare accept?"
The newcomer was none other than Red Boy.
The Black Bear Spirit was overjoyed. A demon had appeared out of nowhere, intending to cause trouble for Luo Xuan. This was truly like a divine soldier descending from heaven; his bear life was not doomed yet.
Luo Xuan’s eyebrows furrowed. "Red Boy, you and I have no past grievances and no recent quarrels. Why do you challenge me?"
Red Boy said, "I just find you disagreeable, and I’ve come to challenge you."
Luo Xuan was furious. "You’re going too far! Do you really think you’re a match for me? Let me tell you, I am a Daluo Golden Immortal!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Red Boy unleashed a powerful and intense Daluo Golden Immortal aura. He had actually already stepped into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm! Moreover, his entire body glowed with the light of the Samadhi True Fire, which enveloped him, bathing him in its radiance.
The immortals of the Fire Department were all forced back by his potent aura, a sight that brought further elation to the Black Bear Spirit. He hadn’t expected Red Boy to be so formidable, already a Daluo Golden Immortal and, moreover, willing to confront Luo Xuan.
Even if he wasn’t helping him, he was still the enemy of his enemy.
Luo Xuan’s face showed a hint of surprise. "Worthy son of the Bull Demon King. I didn’t expect you to have reached the Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation. Unfortunately, you are still no match for me."
Red Boy chuckled, "Whether I am a match or not will be known once we fight."
He then transmitted his voice to the Black Bear Spirit, "Are you a follower of my foster father?"
The Black Bear Spirit was startled, uncertain how to respond.
Red Boy pressed him again, then said, "If not, I won’t bother with you."
The Black Bear Spirit transmitted back, "Boy Sage King, who is your foster father?"
Red Boy replied, "Sha Chen."
The Black Bear Spirit did not hesitate to transmit back, "Yes! The incident of robbing the White Horse Camp Store was also commanded by my master!"
By this time, several days had passed since he robbed the White Horse Camp Store, and the news had long since spread.
Red Boy knew too, so he chuckled and transmitted his voice, "Nicely done. Since you’re one of my foster father’s men, I’ll help you."
Then he continued to face off against Luo Xuan, saying, "Paltry god, I want to have a fight with you to see what you’re capable of."
Luo Xuan was furious and exclaimed, "How audacious!"
Then, the Feiyan Sword in his hand shot out like a true flying sword, streaking towards Red Boy like a wisp of smoke. Red Boy easily parried it with his spear, deflecting it effortlessly. The great battle erupted.
Red Boy faced Luo Xuan, while the Black Bear Spirit confronted the Fire Department’s Five Directions Fire Immortals. Fortunately, his cultivation was a notch above theirs. Employing the Dragon Piling and the Dragon-seeking Ruler, he surprisingly managed to contend with the assembled immortals of the Fire Department.
Observing the Black Bear Spirit’s techniques and Divine Powers, Red Boy became even more certain that the spirit was one of Sha Chen’s people.
Laughing heartily, he transmitted, "The 72 Polymorphic Transformations and the Eight-Nine Profound Art! You truly are one of my foster father’s men. Good! I didn’t expect you to be so reliable despite such a dark appearance. You’ve chosen the right person to follow."
The Black Bear Spirit rolled his eyes. So, following Sha Chen was the right choice, huh?
However, indeed, following Sha Chen had been the most correct decision he had ever made. Since then, his entire destiny had changed. He had even reached a realm that might have been unattainable for him in an entire lifetime. He had also mastered Divine Powers and spells he could never have learned on his own, and now he even possessed Magical Tools.
The Black Bear Spirit wreaked havoc. The Dragon-seeking Ruler in his hand, though like an unsharpened sword, was wielded with immense, heavy force. With each sweep, it could cleave immortals in two at the waist. The Five Directions Fire Immortals, by joining forces, should have been able to suppress him. However, he managed to block their attacks using his Divine Powers and Magical Tools. Moreover, he also possessed the Dragon Piling. He used the Fire Department’s own fire dragons against them; it became a contest of whose fire magic was superior.
The battle between Red Boy and Luo Xuan was also evenly matched. In fact, Luo Xuan’s cultivation was higher than Red Boy’s. But after refining the Fire Evil, the Samadhi True Fire within Red Boy had reached Great Accomplishment, its power becoming immense. His cultivation had also stabilized at the Early Stage of Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, only half a step away from the next breakthrough. Additionally, being a demon, he possessed a naturally strong physique and immense strength, further tempered under Sha Chen’s guidance. Confronting Luo Xuan, whose physical body was destroyed and whose soul underwent Divine Enthronement, Red Boy actually had some physical advantages. In their fight, while it couldn’t be said he was defeating a stronger opponent, Luo Xuan found it difficult to win against him easily. Thus, they reached a stalemate, evenly matched and unable to break the deadlock.
Luo Xuan was furious, not expecting Red Boy to be so formidable. Despite being inferior in cultivation, Red Boy was able to fight him on equal footing.
"I didn’t expect you to also know the Eight-Nine Profound Art and the 72 Polymorphic Transformations! It seems you two are truly in cahoots. The Spider Demon is probably with you as well!" The Spider Demon was also skilled in the Eight-Nine Profound Art and the 72 Polymorphic Transformations.
Red Boy scoffed, "I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m the son of the Bull Demon King, Red Boy; I knew these from birth. Don’t mention the Eight-Nine Profound Art and the 72 Polymorphic Transformations, I can even do the Thirty-Six Transformations!"
He then executed Divine Powers from the Thirty-Six Transformations with remarkable skill, leaving Luo Xuan bewildered.
How could Red Boy possess such incredible talent and mastery over so many arts?
He had once been a disciple of a Saint and understood some of the 72 Polymorphic Transformations, but he hadn’t fully grasped them. This was because he had joined his master already possessing some skills. He had learned Fire Control Divine Skill under the tutelage of the Tongtian Hierarch, which is why he possessed his current unparalleled fire-based Divine Powers. However, he knew enough about the Thirty-Six Transformations and 72 Polymorphic Transformations to be prepared. It was impossible for them to catch him off guard with these.
Only by utilizing various Magical Tools was he gradually gaining the upper hand. His Feiyan Sword, Five Dragon Wheel, Zhaotian Seal, Wanya Pot, and the ’Myriad Miles of Rising Clouds and Smoke’ were all employed. It was only because Red Boy’s Samadhi True Fire had reached Great Accomplishment that he possessed some immunity to fire-based Magical Tools and Divine Powers. Otherwise, he might have quickly been defeated. A Daluo Golden Immortal in possession of many Magical Tools was bound to be extraordinarily powerful.
However, if the battle continued like this, the defeat of Red Boy and the Black Bear Spirit was only a matter of time. The two weren’t keen on a protracted fight and began to retreat while battling. Seizing the opportunity, they fled.
Seeing that both of them used the Qingyun Zong, and Red Boy’s mastery of this escape Divine Power was even superior to the Black Bear Spirit’s, Luo Xuan immediately flew into a rage. These two were definitely taught by the same person!
He led his troops in pursuit, his eyes flashing with alarm. Just who could have taught them? he muttered to himself. They know both the Eight-Nine Profound Art and the 72 Polymorphic Transformations, as well as such formidable flying Divine Powers. Definitely not someone ordinary.
He thought of the Bull Demon King but immediately dismissed the idea. Then, he thought of Sha Chen. His gaze flickered; he wanted to deny it, yet he felt it was highly probable.
Is it him? It shouldn’t be. He’s just a demoted general. In just two hundred years, to have cultivated to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm would have exhausted all his luck and time. How could he have the capacity to cultivate other Divine Powers and teach them to others? Impossible, it should be impossible. Sha Chen couldn’t be that much of a freak. There cannot be such an awesome person in this world.
In the Flowing Sand River, Sha Chen, who was using the Six Ears of All Heavens to listen to the battle, also heard Luo Xuan’s mutterings. Though spoken softly, he had still caught them.
He touched his nose, his expression strange, and murmured, Sorry, but I really am that awesome.
