Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 473 - 467: Fulfilling the Promise [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1
BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.
Tathagata, already seething with rage outside, began a furious bombardment.
His various Divine Powers were unleashed; Tathagata’s Palm struck over a hundred times. The Flowing Sand River was turned into a muddy wasteland, its waters flung into the sky and scattered in all directions.
Countless living beings suffered calamity.
Sha Chen said indifferently, "Tathagata, you are committing acts of slaughter here. You are unworthy of the title Buddha."
He then added, "If you continue to act so recklessly, don’t blame me for broadcasting your frenzied state, along with images of your brutality and ruthlessness, to all Heavens and Three Realms for all the worlds to see your true nature."
Tathagata was still furious. However, he soon calmed his anger, looking at Sha Chen, his expression impassive, and said calmly, "Sha Chen, you truly are something. How long can you hide in there?"
"Let me tell you the truth: I have already grasped the mysteries of space. I’m only half a step away from Space Force Perfection, and I will comprehend it in a matter of days."
He laughed, pointing at the Flowing Sand River Cave, and said, "The defenses here are decent, but whether they can stop my advance when the time comes remains to be seen."
Then, with a smile, he stepped into space and vanished without a trace.
Under Sha Chen’s will, the waters of the Flowing Sand River, which had been blasted skyward, returned to their course, and everything was restored to its original state.
However, the creatures that had died unjustly due to Tathagata’s rampage likely could not be resurrected; they would all have to queue in the Nether World.
Fortunately, humans had been absent from the Flowing Sand River’s territory for a long time. Those who died were mostly reckless demons and some creatures of undeveloped intelligence.
Tathagata cared nothing for them, and neither did Sha Chen.
Massacres were already a common occurrence in his domain. The fact that Sha Chen neither killed these intruders nor charged them rent was already a great kindness.
All of this had been destined long ago.
If they hadn’t died at Tathagata’s hands, they would have perished by someone else’s, as Sha Chen had made far too many enemies.
Having driven Tathagata away, Sha Chen’s heart, however, found no peace because he knew that Tathagata’s mastery of spatial power would always be a major threat to him.
Who knew when Tathagata might comprehend the peak spatial mysteries? If Tathagata surpassed him in strength and comprehended it faster, wouldn’t Sha Chen be in mortal peril?
Sha Chen hesitated for a long time but then suddenly smiled.
Tathagata is really good at bluffing. If he could comprehend peak space power in a short time, why bother with verbal threats to intimidate me? He could have just attacked directly. Moreover, if he had this ability, he would have comprehended it long ago; why has he made no progress after so much time?
Sha Chen knew that Tathagata had possessed the cultivation of a Peak Quasi-Saint for quite some time. At least before the Divine Enthronement, he had already reached this level of strength. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
It was possible that Tathagata also possessed spatial power back then, perhaps even having reached Great Accomplishment in space.
Sha Chen made some calculations and smiled faintly; it was indeed as he had surmised: Tathagata had long ago achieved Great Accomplishment in space. The one who escaped from the Heavenly Prison, jointly established by the Saints in the past, was none other than Tathagata. However, at that time, he was not known as Tathagata but as Taoist Duo Bao. So much time had passed; if Tathagata hadn’t comprehended it by now, his sudden claim of an imminent breakthrough was highly doubtful.
But disbelief aside, I still have to be vigilant, take this as a warning, and strive to become stronger! After all, who knows if Tathagata can genuinely comprehend it? So much time has passed; perhaps that breakthrough is now truly imminent. Secondly, whether Tathagata can truly comprehend it or not, I must become stronger as quickly as possible. Previously, I might have felt I could cultivate at a leisurely pace, believing no one could threaten me. But Tathagata could. Probably the other two who had achieved Great Accomplishment in space could too. Even Saints, who could typically be blocked, might find a way to get in. If they couldn’t get in, they could still make me suffer greatly. Even if Saints Jieyin and Zhunti joined forces, I don’t think the Cave’s defenses could hold off two Saints. So, to avoid these threats, I must become stronger.
I must become stronger. I must surpass myself. I must break through at a faster pace. It may be impossible to become a Saint in a hundred years, but my physical body and Primordial Spirit can achieve the perfection of the Primeval Chaos Realm. If my body achieves the Great Perfection of the Primeval Chaos Law Body, even if I can’t defeat a Saint, with the Mystery of Space and the powers of the elements, Saints would likely find it difficult to harm me easily.
This wasn’t mere conceit on Sha Chen’s part, nor blind confidence; it was based on solid precedent. Di Jiang, the Space Ancestral Witch, once confronted Saint Zhunti single-handedly with his formidable Space Force. The two fought to a standstill, evenly matched. Although Zhunti had only recently become a Saint at the time, he was a Saint nonetheless, yet he fought Di Jiang to a draw, highlighting just how formidable Di Jiang truly was. Di Jiang and the other Ancestral Witches had also jointly set up the incomparably mighty Twelve Capital Deity Kill Formation. Combining the power of the twelve Ancestral Witches, they could even kill two Saints. Any lone Saint who dared step into it would undoubtedly perish. Although the current Saints are certainly stronger than before, I believe my own potential surpasses even Di Jiang’s. If my body reaches the Great Perfection of the Primeval Chaos Law Body, I will not only possess Space Force but also the powers of flame, water, sand, thunder, violent winds, and various other elements. I would be equivalent to a union of several Ancestral Witches; by then, I wouldn’t even need an Array Arrangement to unleash the power of several Ancestral Witches. Of course, all this is just my speculation. Whether I possess that strength and whether that future will come to pass, only time will tell. What I need to do now is exert every effort to enhance my strength, to elevate both my power and cultivation. By then, relying on my cultivation, physical body, and Primordial Spirit, the combat power I could unleash would be incomparable to Di Jiang’s. After all, Di Jiang lacked cultivation and a Primordial Spirit, whereas I can develop all three—body, cultivation, and Primordial Spirit—to that same exalted height. The union of these three aspects would grant me boundless power.
HUM.
Just as Sha Chen was lost in his thoughts, the Black Bear Spirit unexpectedly broke through his current cultivation realm, advancing a step further.
Close behind, Seventh Mother of the Spider Spirits also achieved a breakthrough. Over the following month, Eldest Sister and San Niang also broke through successively.
After their breakthroughs, they didn’t awaken immediately but continued to cultivate, seeking to comprehend Sha Chen’s Dao.
Red Boy faced the most difficulty in breaking through, but this was understandable given his superior cultivation level.
The others had only broken through minor realms. If they wished to advance further and become even stronger, they would need to redouble their efforts.
Lady Di Yong also began to break through. However, once she did, she grew a little restless, opened her eyes, and approached Sha Chen to act coquettishly.
Sha Chen said, "Cultivate properly. Stop letting your imagination run wild."
Lady Di Yong said, "Master, I am not letting my thoughts wander. I simply feel that Tathagata’s aggressive posture this time portends endless danger. If you face him alone, you might not be his match."
Sha Chen said indifferently, "So, what does that have to do with whatever plan you’re hatching behind closed doors?"
Lady Di Yong said matter-of-factly, "This servant wishes to bear Master many descendants. With sheer numbers, using a human wave tactic, we could even overwhelm that old baldy and ensure his demise."
Sha Chen said, "I think you’re the one trying to kill me with exhaustion."
Lady Di Yong’s face turned red as she said, "Master, please be mindful of your words! I am still an innocent maiden; don’t speak to me of such matters."
Sha Chen’s cheek twitched. That damn shameless wench.
Just then, a jeering voice came from outside, "Young Brother Sha Chen, you seem to be in high spirits. This old man possesses a Yin-Yang Plucking Divine Art. If you two cultivate it together, you will surely achieve twice the results with half the effort, and this blessed grotto-heaven will have its lineage continued."
Sha Chen’s expression remained calm; he already knew the Nine-winged Mosquito Man had arrived.
He said calmly, "Does Senior enjoy eavesdropping?"
The Nine-winged Mosquito Man said, "This old man has no such predilection. I am merely here to ensure Young Brother fulfills his promise."
