Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 353 - 347: Chaos Chicken Cover【Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1
All his Three Pure Ones Taoism techniques had been advanced to the introductory level. His comprehension of the main scroll of the Tao Te Ching had also reached the introductory level. At this moment, Sha Chen’s understanding of Dao Techniques was truly extraordinary.
All was ready, except for the right opportunity.
Sha Chen’s gaze grew colder and more severe as he planned to seize this chance to elevate his cultivation to the Quasi-Saint Realm in one fell swoop.
His physical body had already achieved the Primeval Chaos Law Body, and his spirit had reached the Quasi-Saint level. Yet his cultivation level had still not broken through.
Sha Chen was naturally worried. Dangers and the number of capable individuals were both increasing; he had to break through as soon as possible. Only with great strength could he feel more secure. Otherwise, almost anyone could cause him headaches and force him to be constantly on high alert.
Moreover, Jiang Ziya had entered using the Beat God Whip this time. If another powerful entity were to use something else next time, wouldn’t this place become somewhere people could come and go as they pleased? How could he feel safe in such a place?
Since he was temporarily unable to reinforce the defenses, he could only think of ways to improve his cultivation. Once his cultivation improved, he would be stronger.
After another half a year, Jiang Ziya’s spirit revived. His sagging skin firmed up again, and his pale hair was no longer disheveled. Though his hair remained white, he appeared invigorated and full of spirit. His gaze also became firm, showing strong resolve, and his posture was as upright as an old pine.
Jiang Ziya gradually gained clarity, his aura stabilized, and it seemed his spirit had grown even more powerful.
The spider spirits in the Eight-Treasure Water Tower looked down in shock.
"We’ve long heard rumors that Jiang Ziya is the reincarnation of a disciple of Lord Yuan Shi, possessing tremendous mental strength. It appears to be true."
"His cultivation level should only be that of a Daluo Golden Immortal, but his spirit has transcended the mundane; it’s probably at the Pinnacle Daluo or even Quasi-Saint level."
"Wielding the Beat God Whip requires an incredibly strong Primordial Spirit. After this experience, his Primordial Spirit is likely to reach the Quasi-Saint Realm."
The spider spirits were envious. They were still struggling to reach the Daluo Golden Immortal realm, while he had already far surpassed them.
Finally, Jiang Ziya stood up, rejuvenated, and with a smile said, "I understand." He uttered only that single sentence before bursting into laughter.
"Who’s that, making so much noise? Can’t you let others cultivate in peace?"
Fairy Chang E stood up from beneath the Chinese parasol tree, frowning. Then, she noticed an old man with white hair in the cave residence.
Then, tears streamed down her face as she exclaimed, "Brother, you... you... how did you become an old man? This... this... I don’t believe it! I don’t believe it!"
Staggering forward, she said distractedly, "Brother, even if you’ve become old, even if you are no longer as capable, even if you can no longer shoot down the suns, your little sister will never leave you."
Sha Chen, who was cultivating nearby, coughed once, his cheeks twitching.
Fairy Chang E was startled. She glanced to the side and realized that Sha Chen was sitting not far from her, meditating. She had mistaken the person.
Blushing, she attempted to throw herself into Sha Chen’s arms, only to be repelled by the protective wards he had set up in advance. Fairy Chang E coughed again, her face flushed, then turned to the old man and asked, "Who are you, and what brings you here?"
Jiang Ziya looked at Fairy Chang E with a smile. He felt more confident and at ease than when he first arrived.
He smiled and said, "The esteemed fairy must be Fairy Chang E, the mistress of Guanghan Palace. This humble one, Jiang Ziya, has the honor of meeting you."
Fairy Chang E was startled and exclaimed in awe, "You are Mr. Fei Xiong, Jiang Taigong? Forgive my rudeness, forgive my rudeness!" She quickly bowed in respect.
Jiang Ziya smiled faintly. Apart from Sha Chen, everyone else in the world treated him with great reverence.
But he had once reveled in such respect; now, it no longer seemed as important. His spiritual realm had broken through, reaching the Quasi-Saint level for his Primordial Spirit, and he had gained insight into many things. He had attained enlightenment.
Then he looked towards Sha Chen, planning to have a chat with him and explain his current spiritual journey.
But at that moment, Sha Chen’s body emitted a brilliant light. His entire being radiated divine splendor, dazzling and enshrouding him in luminous glory. An overwhelmingly powerful and unmatched aura radiated from Sha Chen. Boundless auras and terrifying Divine Power emanated from him. Mana permeated the air.
The entire Flowing Sand River began to tremble.
Fairy Chang E witnessed this, utterly astonished, filled with a mixture of joy and amazement.
The spider spirits also watched in excitement. They each emerged and surrounded Sha Chen, filled with joy and surprise. They also stood guard for Sha Chen, particularly wary of Jiang Ziya.
Jiang Ziya also saw them. He was initially astonished, then smiled slightly. Because the Sky Covering Umbrella shielded the Eight-Treasure Water Tower, even he, Jiang Ziya, was unaware of the situation inside. Therefore, the appearance of the spider spirits surprised him.
However, Jiang Ziya no longer seemed particularly surprised by the spider spirits’ appearance, as if he had already known they were connected to Sha Chen.
At that time, Sha Chen’s cultivation level broke through. His aura grew stronger.
After half a day, Sha Chen’s cultivation fully entered the Quasi-Saint Realm. Simultaneously, heaven and earth underwent radical changes. The atmosphere was in disarray, with Tribulation Clouds rolling in.
The Tribulation Clouds gathered over the Flowing Sand River region, seemingly searching for Sha Chen’s whereabouts. However, blocked by the Deception of Heaven Talisman and the Sky Covering Umbrella, they couldn’t locate him for the moment.
Sha Chen opened the main gate of the Flowing Sand River.
The Tribulation Clouds condensed and flew directly into the Flowing Sand River, while the outside world became calm.
Inside the Flowing Sand River, it was like the end of the world.
Fairy Chang E and the spider spirits were utterly terrified and horrified. Gazing at the Tribulation Clouds, they prostrated themselves on the ground, not daring to raise their heads, feeling as insignificant as dust.
Sha Chen, however, stood up, smiled faintly, and charged straight into the Tribulation Clouds.
Three days later, the Tribulation Clouds disappeared. Sha Chen’s body had become even more massive and powerful, with arcs of lightning coursing over him. His cultivation had achieved a breakthrough and, moreover, had become more stable.
The Tribulation Clouds had been absorbed by his Primeval Chaos Law Body, making it even more powerful and the Divine Power within more concentrated. All his major acupoints seemed to have expanded somewhat, with the lightning elements inside becoming more concentrated and powerful, the Tribulation Thunder rolling within.
Now, when Sha Chen unleashed the Imperial Gods’ Thunder, its power would be more than ten times greater than before. A single bolt of his lightning could be dozens of times more powerful than the Da Luo Thunder Disaster. One bolt of lightning could slay a Daluo Golden Immortal.
Sha Chen landed, retracted his manifested form, a smile on his face, exuding confidence and composure.
"Detecting that the host has broken through to the Quasi-Saint Realm, you have the following choices."
"Option one: Now that your cultivation has broken through, immediately go out and make your mark on the world. Reward: [Four Swords of Immortality]. These are four supreme Innate Numinous Treasures from the Sect of Interpretation, possessing infinite power and forming the foundation for the Sword Array of Immortality."
"Option two: Your cultivation has broken through, but you are not yet strong enough. Continue your secluded cultivation. Reward: [Chaos Chicken Cover]. Description: Before Heaven and Earth first opened, Chaos was like a chicken egg—a seemingly impenetrable sphere that only God Pangu could shatter with the Heaven Opening Axe. When the Chaos Chicken Cover is deployed, ordinary Saints cannot break it without the Heaven Opening Axe."
HISS.
Sha Chen’s eyes widened at the choices before him. Both options offered such lucrative rewards.
Needless to say, the Four Swords of Immortality are treasures of the Sect of Interpretation, second only to the Qingping Sword as their most formidable blades. Obtaining even one would be enough to shock and awe all the immortals in the heavens, let alone all four. It was rumored that the Four Swords of Immortality were damaged after the Great War of Divine Enthronement, but now they were being offered as a reward to Sha Chen.
But Sha Chen was not keen on leaving this place.
The Chaos Chicken Cover, something that shouldn’t exist, had now appeared. Sha Chen looked at the description, a thrill of delighted shock running through him.
The Chaos Chicken Cover can even withstand a Saint? It’s terrifyingly powerful; this is exactly what I’ve always wanted.
Sha Chen was on the verge of tears. He had always desired an artifact that could make even Saints hesitate, yet it had always been an unattainable dream. He never expected that, upon breaking through to the Quasi-Saint Realm, he would finally have a chance.
The Chaos Chicken Cover required a Saint with the Heaven Opening Axe to break through. Ordinary Saints had no way to destroy it. Such a divine item was undoubtedly a life-saving treasure.
Sha Chen felt that, if deployed, even the Tongtian Hierarch would be unable to enter. Even if he possessed the Qingping Sword, he would not be able to gain entry.
However, the sage Laozi was likely no ordinary Saint. Fortunately, he also lacked a magical tool specifically designed for breaking seals. Perhaps even he won’t be able to enter.
Sha Chen felt that he was much safer now.
At least, currently, the sage Laozi bore him no ill will. The fact that this item could prevent Lord Yuan Shi and the two Saints of the Western Sect from entering was already sufficient. With them unable to enter, Sha Chen’s sense of security greatly increased.
The Chaos Chicken Cover. Such a unique blessing!
Without hesitation, Sha Chen chose the second option, declining to go out. He hurriedly claimed the Chaos Chicken Cover. Without a second thought, he immediately began refining it to claim ownership, then used it to envelop the entire Flowing Sand River Cave.
Only after sensing the presence of the Chaos Chicken Cover did Sha Chen breathe a sigh of relief and feel a little safer.
With such a divine tool, even ordinary Saints could not enter. Sha Chen could rest a bit easier now; his safety was somewhat guaranteed.
With Saints unable to enter, it went without saying that the likes of Jiang Ziya could not interfere. In other words, from now on, everything in this place was up to Sha Chen. It could even be said that if he were to kill Jiang Ziya here, he wouldn’t have to fear Lord Yuan Shi barging in to retaliate.
But such an act would thoroughly infuriate Lord Yuan Shi and bring endless trouble upon himself; after all, he did not wish to make an enemy of a Saint. Otherwise, if the Saint retaliated by killing Sha Chen’s followers and cutting off all his resource supplies, then Sha Chen would truly have to rely solely on the meager resources of this land to survive. If that were the case, how many eons would it take to achieve a breakthrough?
Ultimately, unless absolutely necessary, Sha Chen would not offend a Saint or make an enemy of one. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
"Congratulations to the River Lord on your cultivation breakthrough! You’ve taken another significant step forward."
"This old one never expected that the River Lord was already at the Pinnacle Daluo level of cultivation, and now has become a Quasi-Saint. Under all the heavens, you are truly free to go anywhere."
Jiang Ziya quickly stepped forward, his hands clasped in a congratulatory salute.
The spider spirits and Fairy Chang E both watched him warily, knowing full well that Jiang Ziya’s arrival was not well-intentioned. Fairy Chang E hadn’t known this initially, but in that short time, the spider spirits had informed her of everything Jiang Ziya had done since his arrival. This old fellow was here to persuade Sha Chen to accept his destiny and embark on the Journey to the West. Naturally, they did not look kindly upon Jiang Ziya.
Sha Chen, however, laughed and said, "Taigong, by saying this, it seems you haven’t given up on trying to get me to go on the Journey to the West. Do you really think, Taigong, that a mere Golden Arhat Bodhisattva is worthy of me?"
