Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 422 - 416 Nezha Shocked by Flowing Sand River【Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1

Chapter 422: Chapter 416 Nezha Shocked by Flowing Sand River【Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1

Nezha and Yang Chan arrived, a development that was indeed beyond Sha Chen’s expectations. The two of them came together, lingering outside the Flowing Sand River for a while and concealing their tracks before finally entering its mists and appearing before the entrance to the Black Tortoise Cave.

Yang Chan said, "Big Brother Sha Chen, it’s me, Yang Chan. Please open the gate and let us in."

Nezha also declared who he was, "Master Sha Chen, I am Nezha and have come to seek an audience."

Although Nezha was already one of Sha Chen’s followers and had actively sought to become his disciple, he had not yet succeeded in doing so. Therefore, he always addressed Sha Chen as Master. While this address was somewhat formal, it was still appropriate.

The two called out for a long time, but Sha Chen did not immediately respond. However, they both evidently understood him well, knowing his cautious and prudent nature, so they didn’t mind and continued to call out. Finally, after an hour, Sha Chen’s voice came through, "Why have you come? And together, at that?"

Nezha replied directly, "We met on the road and decided to come together."

Yang Chan explained, "Big Brother Sha Chen, we didn’t know of each other’s relationship before and tested each other for a long time. Once we confirmed that we both knew you, we decided to come together."

Sha Chen continued, "Nezha, what brings you here?"

Nezha said, "I have completed the task assigned by the Master and have come to seek his guidance in Dao Techniques."

His initial desire to become Sha Chen’s disciple stemmed from wanting to learn Dao Techniques from him and master even more powerful divine abilities and spells. After all, he was aware that Sha Chen’s cultivation was advancing with extreme rapidity, and those who followed Sha Chen were also making swift progress. As one of the key figures in the Divine Enthronement, he was meant to be one of the Chosen Ones. Yet, he found himself increasingly unable to keep pace with the others. Therefore, he wished to enter Sha Chen’s tutelage.

Sha Chen had assigned him a task: to wreak havoc in the Nether World. Nezha diligently carried it out, causing such a disturbance that he became a wanted man by the Heavenly Court. He fled for decades. Only when he felt slightly safer did he come to report to Sha Chen.

Yang Chan had also received a task from Sha Chen: to cause trouble in the Nether World. However, her mission was delayed when she encountered the Heavenly Court’s suppression at Guanjiangkou. Only after Nezha had departed did she proceed.

Both had caused disturbances in the Nether World. However, the Three Holy Mother didn’t sever ties with the Netherworld; instead, she used her status as Nuwa’s descendant to confront the Ten Halls of Yama. She went there to find fault, making things difficult for the Ten Halls of Yama.

Their actions naturally drew each other’s attention. Since they were old friends, they met up and sounded each other out. They discovered they were both helping Sha Chen by causing trouble in the Nether World, all to vent his anger.

Sha Chen tested them several times to confirm neither was lying. After a meticulous check to ensure there were no issues with them, he finally allowed them both inside.

This was the Three Holy Mother’s second time entering, while it was Nezha’s first. He hadn’t been eligible to enter before. He had accepted Sha Chen’s task while outside and then directly set out to accomplish it.

Now, entering and seeing the divine power permeating the Black Tortoise Cave, a true blessed land, his eyes went wide in astonishment. He was stunned.

No wonder everyone wishes to know about the Black Tortoise Cave, and no wonder the Master and his followers have progressed so swiftly. This cave mansion is ten thousand times better than the Golden Light Cave.

This place is like a Saint’s cave mansion, and even more prosperous than one. It’s only accessible to a select few, so their rapid advancement is understandable.

Nezha saw the Innate Earth and Post-Heaven Earth, as well as the Elixirs and Immortal Herbs planted upon them, along with numerous Innate Spiritual Roots.

He understood then why Sha Chen had progressed so rapidly. With such immense resources as support, as long as one possessed the talent, an increase in strength would indeed be swift. Moreover, these Innate Spiritual Roots and Elixirs could all, to varying degrees, enhance talent and alter potential. Just by cultivating in seclusion here for a century, Nezha felt, it could be worth the ten thousand years he had spent in the past. If there was also a supply of resources, perhaps ten years of cultivation here could surpass all his previous arduous training.

Upon seeing this, Nezha’s eyes went wide, and he was completely dumbfounded.

The treasures of the Black Tortoise Cave exceeded his wildest imagination. Take that Innate Earth, for instance; his master, Immortal Taiyi, had only desired a single portion, yet Sha Chen possessed more than ten thousand such portions here. Moreover, the Innate Earth Immortal Taiyi had previously acquired wasn’t even whole. He had practically sold the Qingwei Sect to Sha Chen just to obtain that single portion. Now, the vast expanse of Innate Earth here with Sha Chen was simply breathtaking.

Ao Lie and Dragon Girl were both cultivating in the palace and didn’t appear. Neither of them awoke when Nezha and Yang Chan entered.

Sha Chen invited them to sit down and then personally went to prepare a feast to welcome them and cleanse the dust from their journey.

Nezha said, "Master Sha Chen, let me do it."

Sha Chen glanced at him and asked, "Can you?"

Nezha immediately felt somewhat embarrassed. Cooking was indeed not his forte. Perhaps he could have managed it when he was mortal, but so much time had passed that he had long forgotten how.

The Three Holy Mother then said, "Big Brother, I can do it. I’ll help you."

Actually, she hadn’t known how before. But knowing Sha Chen enjoyed a couple of particular dishes, she had made a special effort to learn some cooking after returning. Especially after Yang Jian released her mother, she had recently spent her time cooking for her mother and brother. Now was the perfect opportunity to show off her skills to Sha Chen and, at the same time, strengthen their relationship.

Sha Chen glanced at the Three Holy Mother and nodded, saying, "Alright, you can help, as long as you don’t make things worse."

The Three Holy Mother immediately stepped forward to assist. Once in the kitchen, she took advantage of Sha Chen’s distraction to hug him from behind, embracing his broad, sturdy frame. Her ample bosom pressed against his back as she said, "Big Brother Sha Chen, I’ve missed you so much! In all these years we haven’t seen each other, have you missed me at all?"

Sha Chen’s cheeks twitched as he pulled the Three Holy Mother away, saying, "Third Sister, restrain yourself. You must exercise restraint."

The Three Holy Mother replied, "Why should I restrain myself? Missing you is how I truly feel, Big Brother. Don’t you miss me?"

Sha Chen had intended to assert with conviction that he didn’t miss her. But the Three Holy Mother continued, "Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few resources that I plan to offer you, Big Brother. I’ve also gained a deeper understanding of the Treasured Lotus Lantern. Perhaps I can use it to strengthen your Primordial Spirit once again."

Sha Chen patted the Three Holy Mother on the shoulder, then pulled her into his embrace, patting her back firmly twice—so firmly it almost popped her eyes out. He then chuckled, "Silly little sister, how could your big brother not miss you? That’s why I’m preparing a delicious meal for you, isn’t it?"

The Three Holy Mother was immediately so touched that she wept in Sha Chen’s arms, as if all the grievances she had harbored over the years were pouring out onto him.

Sha Chen caught the Three Holy Mother’s hands as they attempted to loosen her Luoshang, and then he thwarted her ’monkey-stealing-peaches’ maneuver.

He said seriously and sternly, "Sister, it’s fine to have a good cry, but please, can you refrain from disarranging your clothes?"

He was quite troubled. The Three Holy Mother had definitely picked up bad habits from those spider demons. In his mind, the Three Holy Mother was supposed to be dignified, elegant, and possess a maternal aura. He had no idea where things had gone wrong.

Just then, Nezha walked over, rolling up his sleeves, and said, "Master Sha Chen, if there’s anything I can help with..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the Three Holy Mother in Sha Chen’s arms, her clothes half undone. Sha Chen appeared to be pushing her away, but to Nezha, it looked like Sha Chen was grabbing onto something else entirely.

He fell silent for three seconds, then turned and walked away, saying, "Master Sha Chen, I apologize, but I really can’t help you with this."

Sha Chen’s cheek twitched. Damn it, who asked for your help? Wait a second. Help with what, exactly? Don’t go! You’ve got it all wrong!