Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 276 - 270: Confrontation【Request for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1

Yang Jian struck, with no hint of regret. With unparalleled momentum, his blade thundered down, determined to sever Sha Chen’s arm.

At that moment, Undefined Flying Rings flew out from the Flowing Sand River, smashing toward Yang Jian’s forehead. Simultaneously, another sword, the Giant Que Sword, was also slashing toward Yang Jian’s neck. Thunder rumbled down from the sky as the waters of the Flowing Sand River churned. The riverbed’s clarity turned fiery red, followed by billowing steam as a flame erupted forth. Imperial Gods’ Thunder, the waters of the Flowing Sand River, and Samadhi True Fire—three Divine Powers poured out, all converging on Yang Jian.

Elsewhere, a black dog charged from behind and dived into the Flowing Sand River, attempting to seize the opportunity to enter the cave. A rope from the Flowing Sand River Cave lashed out and struck the Roaring Sky Dog, flinging it away. At the same time, it was engulfed by flames.

Yang Jian frowned and was forced to turn back his blade to deflect the many Magical Tools. CLANG, CLANG, CLANG. His trident-like blade deflected the Giant Que Sword, swept away the Undefined Flying Rings, and with a kick, he sent the Roaring Sky Dog flying from the sea of flames.

In the same moment, Yang Jian formed a hand seal and used a transformation skill, becoming a true dragon that dove into the Flowing Sand River. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM. Imperial Gods’ Thunder struck the dragon but was repelled by the dragon scales.

The true dragon, speaking in human tongue, said, "The Imperial Gods’ Thunder is a secret Divine Power of my Chan Sect, and you’re not the only one who knows it." Then, thunder rolled, and the true dragon breathed out Imperial Gods’ Thunder of its own, striking the Flowing Sand River.

The two clusters of thunderclouds collided in the sky, making it look like the end of the world, to the terror of countless onlookers. Those in the Heavenly Court also felt chills run down their spines.

However, the battle with Imperial Gods’ Thunder remained indecisive. Although Yang Jian’s cultivation was extraordinary, he had not specifically honed Imperial Gods’ Thunder; compared to Sha Chen, his was somewhat inferior in grade. It was only because his cultivation was profound and his Primordial Spirit strong that he could manifest such power. Thus, the Imperial Gods’ Thunder from both Yang Jian and Sha Chen neutralized each other, making it hard to determine a victor.

Sha Chen, in the Flowing Sand River, wore a grave expression but remained stone-faced as he continued his moves. He had already grasped the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi and was pulling him back. However, Yang Jian did not give up, spinning his body and slashing his trident-like blade once more at Sha Chen’s arm. To outsiders, it looked as if Sha Chen had deliberately stretched out his arm to be cut.

At this time, Samadhi True Fire spewed forth, tearing open the Flowing Sand River and surging toward Yang Jian, intent on devouring him. Although Sha Chen’s cultivation was not as high as Yang Jian’s, the flesh of immortals tended to be relatively vulnerable. If they were hit by Divine Power, even weaker foes could triumph over stronger ones. What’s more, Sha Chen was a High-ranking Daluo Golden Immortal, and though there was a distance between him and Yang Jian, it was not insurmountable. If the Samadhi True Fire really struck Yang Jian, he would probably take a hit.

However, things did not go as expected. Yang Jian’s Brow’s Celestial Eye opened and emitted a light beam, instantly blasting the Samadhi True Fire’s flame ball into sparks. These exploded over the surface of the Flowing Sand River, burning fiercely. As long as the Samadhi True Fire was fueled by Divine Power, it would burn. The river’s surface, wracked by rampant Divine Power, naturally burned unceasingly. Even the Flowing Sand River failed to douse the flames.

Yang Jian, amidst the firelight, kept moving. Meanwhile, he saw Sha Chen at the entrance of the cave, holding the Sky Shaking Bow and drawing the Shooting Sun Divine Arrow, aiming at him. In that instant, he felt a threat of death, an ominous sensation.

Yang Jian quickly formed a seal, splitting his body into thousands of duplicates, making it impossible for Sha Chen to identify his true self. Yang Jian said, "Sha Chen, I’ve heard about your Sky Shaking Bow and Shooting Sun Divine Arrows; I never expected it to be true. You’ve already shot two arrows; I suppose there’s only one chance left for you."

Sha Chen replied, "I still have many Shooting Sun Divine Arrows."

Yang Jian countered, "The Sky Shaking Bow and the Shooting Sun Divine Arrows were probably unearthed from the Southern Sea. In that treasury, there was only one Sky Shaking Bow and three Shooting Sun Divine Arrows. You can’t deceive me."

Sha Chen looked helpless. How could Yang Jian know that!? Then he added, "But how do you know that this last arrow isn’t aimed at your heart?"

Yang Jian confidently responded, "My 72 Polymorphic Transformations have reached Great Perfection, and my Eight-Nine Profound Art has been cultivated to the pinnacle. I have split into thousands; you try finding my true self."

Sha Chen frowned; indeed, with his Primordial Spirit and physical eyes, he could not discern which was Yang Jian’s true form. Even the three phoenixes were bewildered, becoming somewhat frantic for a moment. The White Bone Demon, needless to say, was utterly dumbfounded.

However, Sha Chen’s eyes closed and then snapped open with a glint of concentrated light. The Illusion-Breaking Divine Eye was activated; his pupils swirled like a Tai Chi Diagram. Under his gaze, the countless duplicates in the sky vanished into nothingness, while one figure was moving down toward the Flowing Sand River. That was the true Yang Jian. All in the sky were false.

Yang Jian’s real intent was not to sever Sha Chen’s arm or to prevent him from taking Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation. His goal was to enter the Flowing Sand River Cave. Sha Chen’s face changed dramatically, and the Sky Shaking Bow and the Shooting Sun Divine Arrow immediately aimed at the one Yang Jian among the thousands that floated down into the Flowing Sand River. That Yang Jian, thinking Sha Chen was just lucky, hastily multiplied himself again, becoming even more chaotic and numerous. However, Sha Chen’s Primordial Spirit appeared to have locked onto him, and the Sky Shaking Bow and the Shooting Sun Divine Arrow were also aimed at him.

Sha Chen shouted, "Yang Jian, your life is your own; the mission is from the Heavenly Court. Don’t lose your life for the sake of a mission!" He had already guessed that it was not out of boredom that Yang Jian came to challenge him and insisted on entering the Flowing Sand River Cave, but rather by order of the Heavens. Throughout the world, besides Immortal Yuding and Lord Yuan Shi, probably only the Jade Emperor could command Yang Jian. And the Jade Emperor certainly must be very eager to know the secrets within his Flowing Sand River Cave; Yang Jian came on behalf of the Jade Emperor.

Sha Chen unveiled the truth and, furthermore, had locked onto him. Yang Jian felt a prickling sense of danger, as if spikes were at his back. He stopped his movement and even retreated explosively, flying out of the Flowing Sand River and creating some distance. He was filled with shock and uncertainty. "You can actually see through my incarnations?"

Sha Chen chuckled. "Don’t think you are the only one with a Heavenly Eye, nor that you alone can perform the 72 Polymorphic Transformations and the Eight-Nine Profound Art."

Yang Jian snorted coldly, his third eye looking towards the depths of the Flowing Sand River, locking onto Sha Chen’s position. He too took a bow from his back, drew it, nocked an arrow, and aimed at Sha Chen, executing Nine Stars in a Row. Sha Chen put away the Shooting Sun Divine Arrow but pulled the Sky Shaking Bow to its full extent, likewise unleashing Nine Stars in a Row.

The two men shot at each other across the Flowing Sand River. Both possessing divine eyes, they could see through each other’s falsehoods and penetrate illusions. WHOOSH, WHOOSH, WHOOSH. Beams of light continuously clashed. Yang Jian’s arrows could not harm Sha Chen, for his divine bow was far inferior to the Sky Shaking Bow. It was only because Yang Jian’s Primordial Spirit and Mana were powerful that he could exchange shots with Sha Chen; otherwise, he would have already been defeated.

Then, divine light shot from Yang Jian’s Brow’s Celestial Eye, targeting Sha Chen. But once the light pierced through the Flowing Sand River and shot toward Sha Chen, its power had already weakened considerably. Sha Chen reached out his hand and easily scattered the light. Yang Jian furrowed his brows, finding himself momentarily unable to affect Sha Chen across the Flowing Sand River.

He then dived again, planning to enter the Flowing Sand River Cave and have a direct confrontation with Sha Chen. But Sha Chen had already pulled the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi back and collected all his Magical Tools. With a wave of his large hand, he immediately closed off the Flowing Sand River Cave. There was only a brief moment while the gate was closing, and Yang Jian had already dived down.

He chuckled. "Sha Chen, at this distance, I have enough time to enter before the gate closes. You can’t avoid it."

Sha Chen snorted coldly, a fan appearing in his hand. As Yang Jian dived down and saw the fan, he was immediately stunned. In amazement, he exclaimed, "The Plantain Fan?"

Sha Chen stood in his position, holding the Plantain Fan. He released a burst of Samadhi True Fire and then shook the fan. Suddenly, a fierce wind arose, and the great fire blazed into the heavens. The flames grew with the wind, and the fierce gales blew open the Flowing Sand River as the great fire rushed straight towards Yang Jian. In an instant, Yang Jian was engulfed by the fire and simultaneously blown away by the storm wind.

However, he steadied himself. His Brow’s Celestial Eye opened, unleashing a powerful suction force that completely absorbed the Samadhi True Fire. Yang Jian let out a long breath. He opened his palm, where the essence of a Talisman had fused into it. He said with relief, "It’s good that I went to seek a Wind-fixing Talisman from my master before coming here; otherwise, I would have been blown away unwittingly."

Yang Jian looked again at the Flowing Sand River, which had now returned to its original state; his last chance to enter the Flowing Sand River Cave was gone. He furrowed his brow. The Roaring Sky Dog had already arrived by his side, lying at his feet. Yang Jian murmured, "Who could have expected him to have such skill? His cultivation has already reached the High-ranking Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, with a greatly accomplished Da Luo Dharmakaya. Truly remarkable."

Although he extolled Sha Chen, in reality, Yang Jian himself was even more incredible. Yang Jian was also one of the few who cultivated both the physical body and Mana. His physical body had achieved Great Perfection in the Da Luo Dharmakaya and was about to condense a Da Luo God Body on par with a Quasi-Saint. As for his cultivation level, there was no need to mention it; he was only half a step away from the Quasi-Saint Realm, as if he could step into it at any moment, were he so inclined. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The Roaring Sky Dog, speaking human language, said, "Master, why not summon the Six Sages of Meishan Mountain and the Grass Head Gods here, and just fill in the Flowing Sand River?"

Yang Jian replied, "They’re not up to the task. If Sha Chen doesn’t open the cave, filling in the Flowing Sand River is useless."

The Roaring Sky Dog said, "Who would have thought that burly fellow with the thick eyebrows could be so astute and cautious, even seeing through my sneak attack. And his Magical Tools are so numerous; I have no idea what other trump cards he has up his sleeve."

Yang Jian nodded, himself inwardly shocked. The array of skills Sha Chen possessed was simply too vast. The spells and Divine Powers that Yang Jian knew, Sha Chen knew as well—and Sha Chen knew things Yang Jian might not. Secondly, regarding Magical Tools, Yang Jian compared to Sha Chen was like a beggar to a king. Sha Chen had so many Magical Tools that even with three heads and six arms, he couldn’t hold them all. Yet, despite controlling so many Magical Tools, Sha Chen neither got distracted nor suffered from a divided mind, and his Mana and Primordial Spirit were still sufficient. Sha Chen’s prowess was far beyond ordinary people’s imagination. It was far more complex than the Roaring Sky Dog speculated. In any case, Yang Jian’s assessment of Sha Chen was extremely high!!