Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 283 - 277: Seal of Fanning the Sky and Mountain-driving Whip [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1
BOOM.
The Seal of Fanning the Sky fell, like a mountain pressing down from above.
It grew larger against the wind, covering the sky and blocking out the sun, as if heralding the end of the world.
Under the suppression of the Seal of Fanning the Sky, the waters of the Flowing Sand River dispersed in all directions, quickly submerging the wooden hut built by Yang Jian.
The Seal of Fanning the Sky continued to descend, smashing directly towards the main gate of the Flowing Sand River Cave.
BOOM.
A loud explosion echoed as the Flowing Sand River Cave trembled violently.
Inside, thousands of palaces collapsed, and hundreds of mountains crumbled.
Sha Chen held the Sky Covering Umbrella in one hand and the Taiqing Colored Glaze Cup in the other. He glanced back to see that, aside from a few principal halls, all other palaces had been destroyed.
Not only that, the various Elixirs and Immortal Herbs, along with the Innate Spiritual Roots planted within the Innate Earth and Post-Heaven Earth, were also affected by the shock.
They emitted a loud RUSTLE.
The Immortal Rice, planted over two hundred years earlier, was growing well and served as the main ingredient for the Immortal Wine that Sha Chen brewed.
Although Sha Chen no longer heavily relied on them for replenishing his Divine Power, the Immortal Wine he brewed contained a great deal of Divine Power and could also be used to entertain others.
Now, under that shock, a large swath of it had fallen, evidently beyond saving!
The three Phoenix Sisters had also finished their cultivation. They rose from the parasol tree and transformed into three beautiful phoenixes, circling in the sky.
They were terrified and deeply shaken.
This was the first time they had experienced such a world-destroying event, leaving them very unsettled.
The Jade Rabbit, who was cultivating inside a palace, was also startled awake. She broke the seal and rushed out, her aura chaotic.
She had been close to reaching the peak of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm, but the disturbance nearly drove her to qi deviation.
When she emerged, her aura was disordered and her clothes were tattered.
Sha Chen quickly covered her with the Taiqing Colored Glaze Cup, stabilizing her aura and calming her Primordial Spirit. Only after he administered some Immortal Pills did she begin to recover.
The Jade Rabbit saw two strangers and immediately became vigilant.
She exclaimed, "Who are you? Are you the ones who attacked the Flowing Sand River and disrupted my cultivation?"
The White Bone Demon examined the Jade Rabbit from top to bottom and nodded slightly, a confident and proud smile on her face.
Then she said, "You must be Sister Jade Rabbit. We are not bad people. I am Xiaobai’s and the others’ aunt and teacher, and this is my master’s disciple, Gold Cicada."
She took the initiative to introduce them.
The Jade Rabbit looked at Sha Chen, but he remained unmoved, simply holding the Sky Covering Umbrella towards the cave’s gate.
She quickly asked, "General, what exactly has happened?"
Sha Chen replied, "Someone has attacked the Flowing Sand River, but rest assured, I am figuring out how to handle it."
Then he said no more.
The Jade Rabbit also understood. Feeling irritated, she grabbed her twin swords, ready to stand side-by-side with Sha Chen and help.
Sha Chen said, "All of you, step back. Leave this to me. Don’t worry, there will be no issues."
The Jade Rabbit and the White Bone Demon wanted to help, but they also knew that if they didn’t listen, they would most likely cause more trouble.
Standing to the side, Jin Chanzi said, "Master, why not let your disciple go out and try to persuade Erlang God?"
Upon hearing this, the Jade Rabbit exclaimed, "Erlang God Yang Jian? That man without parents dares to attack the Flowing Sand River!
"This enrages me! General, Yang Jian’s sister, Yang Chan, often visits the Guanghan Palace. I didn’t expect her brother to be so despicable as to attack the Flowing Sand River!"
Sha Chen replied, "We shall discuss this later."
He then cast the Law of Heaven and Earth, manifesting three heads and six arms. Becoming immensely large, he stood blocking the cave entrance.
Simultaneously, each hand held a Magical Tool, but even six hands were not enough!
He then manifested twelve hands to barely manage.
The Dragon Binding Rope, the Giant Que Sword, the Undefined Flying Rings, the Sky Covering Umbrella, the Taiqing Colored Glaze Cup, the Mountain Splitting Axe, the Plantain Fan, the Post-Heaven Human Seed Bag, the Sky Shaking Bow, the Shooting Sun Divine Arrow...
All sorts of Magical Tools were held in Sha Chen’s hands.
In such a state, he was undoubtedly unmatched by anyone of the same cultivation level.
The three phoenixes also flew to Sha Chen’s side, transforming into three pretty young girls.
They cried out, "Father, let us help you!"
Sha Chen said, "Stand back. Don’t let anyone see you, nor let them know of your existence."
The three sisters felt aggrieved, but Sha Chen waved his hand, sending them flying behind him.
At that moment, a hesitant look actually flitted across Sha Chen’s eyes. He did not wish to clash with Yang Jian.
However, the power of the Seal of Fanning the Sky was indeed tremendous. It had already bombarded the Flowing Sand River three times, and although it had not yet broken through the cave gate...
But Sha Chen felt that if it continued for another seventeen or eighteen strikes, even if the Flowing Sand River Cave gate didn’t break, the interior would be reduced to ruins.
He did not want to see such a scene.
Therefore, he contemplated whether there might be another solution.
If it were just Yang Jian outside, he would have the confidence to persuade him. But Yin Jiao was also out there.
Sha Chen worried that if he communicated with Yang Jian, Yin Jiao might seize an opportunity to exploit the situation.
He had heard everything Yin Jiao said and knew that Yin Jiao’s visit boded ill.
He didn’t want to join the Chan Sect. He hadn’t even accepted Tongtian Hierarch and Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad as his mentors when they had offered.
How could he possibly consider becoming Guang Chengzi’s disciple!?
After hesitating for a moment, Sha Chen decided to take the risk and make a move.
Just as Yang Jian was once again summoning back the Seal of Fanning the Sky, adjusting his breath, and preparing to strike the Flowing Sand River once more, Sha Chen opened the gate of his cave dwelling. He stood in the doorway and imposingly executed the Divine Power of Law of Heaven and Earth.
Behind him, the gate was left slightly ajar.
Yin Jiao watched from a distance, chuckled softly, and thought to himself, He has finally come out. With the Seal of Fanning the Sky being so formidable, even if it can’t break open the cave’s gate, it can shake his dwelling into ruins. He won’t be able to withstand it.
Nonetheless, he pretended to be anxious and said, "Junior Brother, please show some mercy and do not harm the General for Folding the Curtain."
Yang Jian remained silent, gripping his three-pointed, double-edged spear with one hand and the Seal of Fanning the Sky with the other, his brow’s Celestial Eye trying to see through Sha Chen and into the cave dwelling.
But Sha Chen used the Sky Covering Umbrella to block his view, preventing Yang Jian from discerning the true situation.
Yang Jian said, "General for Folding the Curtain, you have finally decided to come out. Do you wish to spar with me?"
Sha Chen replied, "I’ll say the same thing I’ve always said: I will not fight you.
"I really can’t understand why Erlang Zhenjun insists on troubling a demoted and punished general like me. You claim to be acting on heavenly decree. Could it be that the Jade Emperor wishes to impose punishment on me and has specifically sent you to kill me!?"
Yang Jian said, "I am indeed here under a heavenly mandate, but it’s not to kill you.
"I just want to compare magical techniques with you, and also to enter your Flowing Sand River to check if you are indeed enduring the heavenly punishment of Thousand Swords Piercing The Heart as you should."
Sha Chen, now demoted and stationed here, still had to endure the daily punishment of Thousand Swords Piercing The Heart. For him, however, this had become utterly trivial.
However, for the Heavenly Court, it was an excuse and a reason that could be used to deal with Sha Chen at any time.
For instance, right now, Yang Jian was using this charge as a pretext to enter the cave dwelling and inspect his punishment.
Sha Chen said, "Erlang God, doesn’t the Jade Emperor know whether or not I am enduring my punishment? You’re forcing your way into the Flowing Sand River. If you really do this, don’t blame me for being impolite."
Yang Jian said, "General for Folding the Curtain, I am here on orders and have no other choice. I know you do not wish to join Buddhism, which is why you’ve been resisting.
Many people were now gradually understanding that Sha Chen was one of the key figures in the great enterprise of the scripture pilgrimage, and they also knew that Sha Chen himself must realize this.
Sha Chen’s resistance and refusal to come forward were precisely to avoid joining Buddhism.
Even his direct opposition to Buddhism was to avoid becoming one of the scripture seekers.
Yang Jian stated bluntly, revealing Sha Chen’s thoughts, and continued, "However, evasion is not the best method. Now, I will offer you a clear path.
"My Grand Martial Uncle, Guang Chengzi, has taken a liking to you, and my Senior Martial Brother Yin Jiao is here. You could try asking for his help to make an introduction and become a disciple of my Grand Martial Uncle."
Upon hearing this from a distance, Yin Jiao stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "General for Folding the Curtain, I am here on orders, hoping to be of assistance to you."
Sha Chen glanced at him and said, "If you are here to help me, why did you give the Seal of Fanning the Sky to Yang Jian?"
Yin Jiao replied, "My Junior Brother wanted to borrow it, so Master could hardly refuse. I am merely following Master’s commands."
Sha Chen chuckled. "You couldn’t even refuse one Yang Jian. How would you refuse if the Jade Emperor or Buddhism sends someone to demand a person next time? Are you going to hand me over then? How can I trust people like you, who can’t say no to others and would readily put me at risk?"
Yin Jiao was stunned. For a moment, he was at a loss for words, not knowing how to retort.
Sha Chen’s words were powerful and irrefutable.
Yang Jian was also silent, unsure how to speak up for Yin Jiao, so he chose to remain quiet.
After a pause, Yin Jiao continued, "General for Folding the Curtain, you are not yet a member of our Chan Sect. My Junior Brother, however, is. We cannot refuse him. But if you join our Chan Sect, we will naturally protect you."
Sha Chen shook his head and chuckled. "You are merely a third-generation disciple yourself. You can’t make any guarantees, and I wouldn’t trust anyone who intends me harm."
These words amounted to an outright rejection of Yin Jiao.
But Yin Jiao, failing to take the hint, said earnestly and seriously, "General for Folding the Curtain, do you truly have no desire to join our Chan Sect?"
Detecting that the host has been invited by the Lucky Person, Yin Jiao, to join the Chan Sect, you have the following choices.
Choice one: Join the Chan Sect and receive the reward [Seal of Fanning the Sky]. The Seal of Fanning the Sky: A Magical Tool of Guang Chengzi, possessing the power to destroy heaven and earth.
Choice two: Refuse to join the Chan Sect and receive the reward [Mountain-driving Whip]. The Mountain-driving Whip: A divine whip capable of striking and driving mountains, endowed with immense Divine Power.
Although the Mountain-driving Whip was inferior to the Seal of Fanning the Sky, Sha Chen did not hesitate to refuse to join the Chan Sect.
The Chan Sect had never been a good choice for Sha Chen, unless it was for his avatar to join and reap some benefits from the Sect.
Later on, he could simply let the avatar escape or vanish into thin air, negating any karmic consequences while he reaped the benefits.
His avatar, Chen Sha, served precisely this purpose, although he had unexpectedly joined the Sect of Interpretation due to a series of mishaps.
But he always remained on the fringes of the Sect of Interpretation, never meeting Tongtian Hierarch.
Sha Chen turned to Yin Jiao and stated resolutely, "Lord Tai Sui, let me clarify once more: I will not join the Chan Sect. Your actions this time have greatly disappointed me. I see not the slightest sincerity from you."
Yin Jiao’s expression immediately turned sour, and he glanced at Yang Jian.
The meaning was clear: Yang Jian could kill him now.
