Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 368 - 362: Heavenly Earth Mirror and Universe in the Sleeve [Seeking Subscriptions Seeking Monthly Tickets]_1
"Host has been asked by the Grand Lucky Person, Saint Zhenyuanzi, to go out and apologize. You have the following choices."
"Choice One: Agree to Zhenyuanzi’s request to go out and apologize, and receive the reward [Heavenly Earth Mirror]. Heavenly Earth Mirror: a predestined innate treasure containing infinite divine fire, which can scorch the heavens and boil the seas, and also hold divine fire, encompassing powerful space."
"Choice Two: Ignore it until Zhenyuanzi leaves, and receive the reward Great Divine Power [Universe in the Sleeve]. Universe in the Sleeve: One of the Three Thousand Dao Techniques, a Great Spatial Divine Power, which can create indestructible space within the sleeve to capture people and objects. To learn it, one must possess the power of spatial elements."
Sha Chen saw the choices, his expression extremely vivid.
Both of these things were Zhenyuanzi’s signature tricks. There was no need to mention the Heavenly Earth Mirror; that thing almost burned Sun Wukong to death once. Universe in the Sleeve was even more impressive, allowing Zhenyuanzi to capture Wukong from the high skies.
One was a Magical Tool, and moreover, a predestined innate treasure, a grade higher than the mere Sword of Immortality, which was quite remarkable. The other was a Great Divine Power, and among the Three Thousand Dao Techniques, spatial Dao techniques were extremely rare.
Sha Chen had mastered not a few Great Divine Powers, such as Imperial Gods’ Thunder and Qingyun Zong, and even Drawing Ground into Prison. But Drawing Ground into Prison barely touched upon space, yet it didn’t require spatial power, merely trapping people within a small area. As for Universe in the Sleeve, it actually required the power of space to be activated, which made it a true Great Spatial Divine Power. Furthermore, Universe in the Sleeve could capture and confine people within it, making it impossible for them to break free. Sun Wukong had immense attacking power, but once captured, he had no means of escape.
Of course, in the original work at that time, Sun Wukong was incomparable to Zhenyuanzi. However, it was estimated that even if he wasn’t a Quasi-Saint, he would still be at the Pinnacle Daluo level. Otherwise, Zhenyuanzi wouldn’t have sworn brotherhood with him. After all, even if Zhenyuanzi had no shame, he wouldn’t have the shamelessness to swear brotherhood with an ordinary Daluo or someone below that level, as he was the progenitor of earthly immortals.
That Zhenyuanzi could easily capture Sun Wukong with Universe in the Sleeve showed how extraordinary this Divine Power was. However, in the system’s choices, to learn this Divine Power, one must have spatial power. Sha Chen didn’t possess spatial power, so did that mean he couldn’t learn it?
At this moment, Sha Chen furrowed his brows, but his eyes suddenly lit up, filled with fervor.
The things rewarded by the system, I can directly refine them all, ignoring any barriers. This applies to both Magical Tools and Divine Powers.
Doesn’t that mean this Divine Power I can also directly master? But I lack spatial power, yet it requires spatial power. And if I can directly learn it, doesn’t that mean I will have spatial power eventually?
Thinking of this, Sha Chen was somewhat expectant. His eyes were shining, and he was ready to quickly complete the task and receive the reward.
An apology was out of the question, especially an apology outside. Wouldn’t that be courting death? Even if he obtained the Heavenly Earth Mirror, it would be of no use if he had no life to wield it.
Sha Chen had an understanding of the Zhou Tian Xingchen Technique and had some insight into fate. Although he couldn’t ascertain Zhenyuanzi’s intent, he could feel that Zhenyuanzi’s arrival boded ill. This old fellow was inherently malicious, and having been left outside by him, he would certainly not be polite if he encountered Sha Chen. Sha Chen didn’t believe for a second that an old creature who had lived for so long could be a kind, grandfatherly figure.
He was definitely a demonic monster who consumed people without spitting out their bones.
Just how to properly refuse Zhenyuanzi and then make him leave, completing the task, was a difficult matter. If he didn’t apologize, Zhenyuanzi would stand guard outside, refusing to leave, and Sha Chen would have to wait for him to go before the task was considered complete.
Then it might just come down to who had the longer life.
Sha Chen felt helpless and bitter.
The task seemed daunting.
After hesitating for a long time, Sha Chen still firmed up his choice—ignore it until Zhenyuanzi leaves.
Zhenyuanzi had been shouting outside for half a day, also feigning anger and threatening to strike Flowing Sand River to get Sha Chen to give an explanation, to apologize to him. But this time, Sha Chen’s clone simply disappeared, and he didn’t respond at all.
Zhenyuanzi was angry. Genuinely angry. Sha Chen really gave him no face this time, not coming out, not allowing entry, and not apologizing. This was disregarding him, the progenitor of earthly immortals.
Zhenyuanzi was furious, and Qing Feng and Mingyue were even more uncontrollably angry. They immediately shouted, "Sha Chen is presumptuous and arrogant. Master, please let us gather our fellow Disciples to flatten Flowing Sand River."
Zhenyuanzi kept silent, but by not speaking, he tacitly approved the action. Qing Feng and Mingyue sent out a streak of flowing light, flying into the sky, then exploding, transforming into spiritual birds flying out in all directions.
「The next day.」
A hundred streaks of flowing light arrived, directly descending upon Flowing Sand River, then bowed down before Zhenyuanzi.
"Greetings, Master."
"Greetings, Master."
A hundred experts arrived, all great immortals with powerful auras, with the Barefoot Immortal among them. Each one of them had a cultivation of at least a peak Greater Primordial Golden Immortal, and there were over a dozen Daluo Golden Immortals. Among them, Barefoot Immortal’s Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation was extremely profound, having already reached the intermediate stage.
They were all the pride of Saint Zhenyuanzi, usually establishing their own sects outside. But if Wuzhuang Temple summoned them, they would respond at the first moment. This group of over a hundred powerful masters was the closest and had been the most recent to depart from Wuzhuang Temple. Within Wuzhuang Temple, only Qing Feng and Mingyue, the two youngest Disciples, remained to serve Saint Zhenyuanzi. The others were all out struggling, maintaining Saint Zhenyuanzi’s reputation. Now, upon hearing the summons, they all came. Those who did not come were either unable to appear or couldn’t make it in time. However, even these hundred or so were enough to be awe-inspiring.
Among the Mountain Gods and Earth Gods, several hundred appeared, kneeling on the ground, kowtowing to Saint Zhenyuanzi. They were not the direct Disciples of Saint Zhenyuanzi and belonged to the outer sect Disciples. Seeing the summon and being nearby, they all came.
Saint Zhenyuanzi remained silent.
Qing Feng and Mingyue exchanged glances, then said, "Dear fellow Disciples, our master went to visit Sha Chen, presenting ginseng fruit and a visiting card, but Sha Chen discarded them like worn-out shoes, humiliating our teacher and our sect. What punishment does he deserve?" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
All the immortals shouted in unison, "His crime merits death."
Qing Feng said, "Master himself came and called out repeatedly, but Sha Chen not only refused to open the door but even directly ignored our master. What punishment does he deserve?"
The immortals once again shouted in unison, "His crime merits death."
Qing Feng and Mingyue bowed with fists clasped and said, "Dear fellow Disciples, we serve our master and have received his kindness. As the saying goes, when the master is shamed, his servants should wish to die to apologize for the offense. Our master is our sovereign, and when he is humiliated, we desire nothing more than to atone with our deaths.
"However, to die without repaying his kindness, without taking revenge, and without restoring our master’s reputation would be unworthy of us. What do you say we should do?"
All the immortals shouted in unison, "Level the Flowing Sand River, capture Sha Chen."
Barefoot Immortal stepped forward, raising his arm in a call to action, "Dear fellow Disciples, since we have come, we must restore our master’s dignity. If Sha Chen refuses to apologize and admit his wrongdoing, then, let us shatter the Flowing Sand River."
The immortals responded in kind and then kowtowed to Saint Zhenyuanzi. Afterward, they each brought out their Magical Tools and, forming hand seals, exhibited their Divine Powers. In front of Saint Zhenyuanzi, they launched a fierce attack on the Flowing Sand River.
「Within the Flowing Sand River.」
The Spider Spirit and Chang E were incredibly anxious, pacing urgently. Sha Chen was much calmer, but he still stood with his hands behind his back, expressionless, watching Saint Zhenyuanzi outside. Barefoot Immortal and the others were simply not worth his attention. Only Saint Zhenyuanzi was the focus of Sha Chen’s concern, for he was the only one who posed a threat to him. Others were insignificant.
At this moment, Saint Zhenyuanzi was also looking at the cave’s entrance, as if seeing through it, locking eyes with Sha Chen. Sha Chen was startled. After glancing at the still-present Sky Covering Umbrella, he felt slightly reassured.
It is said that Saint Zhenyuanzi’s Heavenly Earth Mirror is not only a fire Magical Tool but also a Space Magical Treasure, and he also possesses the Universe in the Sleeve, suggesting his spatial abilities are extremely powerful.
I wonder if the Chaos Chicken Cover can obstruct his advance and if it can, whether it can also prevent his scrutiny.
At this moment, Sha Chen was not very confident. Because he suddenly remembered that Saint Zhenyuanzi appeared to possess Spatial Divine Skill and Space Magical Treasures, it was impossible to believe Saint Zhenyuanzi could not use the power of space. Such a person launching an attack on the Flowing Sand River—he didn’t know if the Chaos Chicken Cover could truly hold firm.
Even if it held, could it prevent internal vibrations? If so, his place inside would likely be a mess.
At this moment, Sha Chen’s heart grew somewhat tense and grave. He watched Saint Zhenyuanzi intently, and at that moment, Saint Zhenyuanzi seemed to be looking at him from outside; both men fell silent.
Saint Zhenyuanzi’s Disciples, including Barefoot Immortal, began their fierce attack on the Flowing Sand River, each one spirited, with boundless Mana and vast Divine Light. But no matter how they flung their Magical Tools across the sky and spread their Divine Powers everywhere, they could not breach Sha Chen’s cave manor. Even causing a slight tremor in the Sha Chen Cave Manor was impossible for them. Some of the weaker Disciples were even injured by the manor’s rebounding force, vomiting blood and sustaining injuries.
Qing Feng and Mingyue both took action but failed as well. Their faces turned grim; they were shocked and humiliated. None had expected that the cave manor could withstand the joint bombardment of so many of their fellow Disciples. Instead, it made them a laughingstock, hurting themselves in the process. One by one, their faces turned ashen, their expressions darkened.
Barefoot Immortal also halted, as his previous attempt to step had almost crippled his foot. Having stopped, he came before Saint Zhenyuanzi with a face full of shame. Kneeling down, he said, "Master, your Disciple is incompetent and unable to break through the Flowing Sand River Cave."
The others also gradually ceased their attempts, with some carrying varying degrees of injuries. This showed just how formidable the Flowing Sand River Cave was. It was one thing not to break through, but another to be injured by the backlash. One by one, they knelt before Saint Zhenyuanzi, heads bowed, full of shame. A Disciple should die for a dishonored master, yet they could not stand up for Saint Zhenyuanzi. This left them unbearably distressed.
