Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 526 - 520: Unless You Give Me Buddhism【Please Subscribe, Monthly Tickets Needed】_1

Chapter 526: Chapter 520: Unless You Give Me Buddhism【Please Subscribe, Monthly Tickets Needed】_1

Sha Chen revealed a smile.

He just knew that when Ji Gong came here, how could he possibly not have a choice to activate. If Ji Gong had always been without desires and just passing by without any requests, Sha Chen would really have wasted this entire table of dishes.

Fortunately, no one can escape the curse of "no one visits a temple without a cause"; even Ji Gong was not truly just passing through.

Sha Chen had indeed put in considerable effort to provoke him into making the initiative. He even worried that if the hospitality wasn’t good enough, Ji Gong would just leave directly.

Even if there was a request, it would be for the next time.

But Sha Chen couldn’t wait any longer.

Now, with Ji Gong making this request and activating the system’s choice, it was all within Sha Chen’s expectations.

Sha Chen no longer passively waited for others to come and activate a choice. Instead, he actively got others to make requests, from which he would then make his choices.

Now, it seemed to be a great success.

Ji Gong never imagined that Sha Chen would have such an extraordinary method; he even regretted speaking out as soon as he made the request.

He hadn’t truly come by just passing through, nor did he plan to lay out all his requests in one go. He planned to gradually build a relationship here, becoming friends with Sha Chen, paying several visits. After becoming familiar, he would have been able to slowly speak his mind.

But now, he didn’t expect to be fleeced by Sha Chen.

Coming here once and trying to eat and drink without giving anything in return, then just leaving without any further ado? That was impossible.

Sha Chen would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen before his eyes.

And Ji Gong never imagined that, in Sha Chen’s eyes, he was just a tool, his usefulness ending once the choice was activated.

Sha Chen even considered withdrawing the feast altogether.

Sha Chen, looking at the options, didn’t hesitate much before choosing to refuse.

He had already refused so many people. He did not care about rejecting Ji Gong. Even if this Ji Gong was renowned, to him, it was all the same. To give face, call him a great master. If not, just let him roll out.

Because of this, Sha Chen obtained the Blood of Zulong, which made him somewhat overeager to start Refining it.

He had acquired many things related to the Dragon Clan, but things from Zulong were rarer, most being from the initial dragons.

Naturally, those from Zulong were the best.

The heart’s blood, like that of Pangu, was the purest blood in the body and naturally contained the most Divine Power.

The only pity was, if he had been of the Dragon Clan and obtained the Blood of Zulong, he certainly could have become the second Zulong. The bloodline would revert to its ancestors, gaining heritage, and a significant increase in Divine Power.

But he was not. And he was glad he was not.

Although being unable to completely utilize the Blood of Zulong was quite regrettable, Zulong, being a divine beast, ultimately had a ceiling. The Zulong of the Dragon Han’s First Calamity was the ceiling of the True Dragon Clan; beyond that, they could only rely on the Heavenly Dao.

Whereas the Realm of People contained infinite possibilities—Sha Chen couldn’t bear to part with his human form.

When Ji Gong saw that his request was met with nothing but smiles, Tianpeng merely sneered, while Sha Chen had a flickering gaze as if in thought.

Although he regretted speaking out too early while intoxicated, since he had already spoken, he had to strike while the iron was hot, Ji Gong thought.

He said, "Master Sha Chen, I wonder if you would be willing to take part in the great ordeal of the Journey to the West? After going through the eighty-one tribulations, if you still have no interest in Buddhist Law, you can choose not to join Buddhism."

Ji Gong repeated his requests, and only then did Sha Chen snap back to reality.

His mind was already made up. Now, Sha Chen was considering how to refine the Blood of Zulong to strengthen himself. He had almost forgotten about Ji Gong. Now that the system’s reward had been activated, the tool was of no further use.

Sha Chen was naturally lacking in interest when it came to Ji Gong.

He even wanted to send the man away.

Thus, he said, "No, I’m not interested."

Ji Gong hurriedly said, "Master Sha Chen, there’s no need to be so quick to refuse. Take your time to think it over, to carefully consider before you make a decision."

Sha Chen said, "I really am not interested."

Sha Chen had indeed pondered over the matter and must have hesitated, Ji Gong felt. This meant there were reservations, or something about the situation didn’t feel right. This kind of situation was the easiest to address. If there were reservations, resolve them; if something didn’t feel right, make it right.

So, he said, "Does Master Sha Chen feel unhappy because Buddhism has repeatedly forced your hand in the past, or do you believe the promises made by Buddhism are too meager?"

Sha Chen chuckled but offered no extensive explanation.

Although these were reasons, they were insignificant to him. The main issue was that he fundamentally had no interest in Buddhism. Unless the entire Buddhism was given to him, to follow his command, then he wouldn’t mind becoming the boss of Buddhism. At that time, Buddhism would be his power. Adding his strength to it, why not?! Now, he was the boss of the Flowing Sand River, free and at ease, with powerful cultivation. Why should he serve as someone else’s underling, especially one who constantly risked his head?

What’s more, Sha Chen certainly didn’t believe that if he went out with so many secrets, Buddhism would remain indifferent. Eventually, they would expect him to devote himself, to hand over all his secrets, to have his value completely extracted.

Ji Gong said, "If you feel the promises are not enough, just say the word, and I will fight for you. With your strength and capabilities, not only could you become a Great Buddha with ease, but you could even replace the position of the Honorable Maitreya Buddha."

As he spoke, he brought his palms together and said, "Amitabha. Although it might be improper, what I have said is nothing but the truth."

Sha Chen laughed and said, "What’s the use of taking the position of a Buddha I’ve killed?"

"If you really have the ability to speak for me, then go back and tell Zhunti and the other saint that as long as they’re willing to hand over the entire Buddhism to me, then I’d be happy to join."

He extended one finger and said, "One thing must be made clear: neither of them can interfere with the affairs of Buddhism. They can be mascots, but they are not to tamper with Buddhism or with my decisions."

Ji Gong instantly fell silent.

He could tell that Sha Chen was declining his proposal in various ways. Handing over Buddhism to Sha Chen was unimaginable. Not to mention Tathagata and others would never agree; even Zhunti wouldn’t be pleased. These two held unparalleled positions in Buddhism at the moment. Although they were detached from worldly affairs, their presence alone was akin to a pillar in Buddhism. Additionally, they had the power to veto major affairs in Buddhism and could make the final decisions. Even though Tathagata was the de facto ruler of Buddhism, in reality, he was more like a spokesperson for these two saints. Sha Chen’s intention to sideline the saints and turn Buddhism into his private domain was out of the question. Which is to say, Sha Chen never intended to join Buddhism in the first place, which is why he made such an impossible demand.

With a complex look in his eyes, Ji Gong said, "Master Sha Chen, is there really no room for further discussion?"

Sha Chen replied indifferently, "The condition I put forward is beyond your power to satisfy. What do you have to persuade me to go out and risk my life for your Buddhism?"

"Don’t think I’m unaware of what Buddhism is thinking. Once I go out, it won’t be up to me anymore whether to join Buddhism or not. Moreover, if I were to join, the secrets of Flowing Sand River couldn’t be kept any longer."

He chuckled and added, "Even if you offer me a Great Buddha Position, or even the position of the Buddha himself, what good would it do if I were merely a puppet at the mercy of others!?"

His true intentions now revealed, he said, "Ji Dian, go back. I didn’t expect you to be the same as the other Buddhists."

"Buddhism treats you so, yet you still think of them. I offer you such favorable terms, yet you still push me toward the fire pit. Leave now. You are no longer welcome here!"

His demeanor changed in an instant.

Ji Gong was completely dumbfounded.

Tianpeng was also taken aback momentarily, but he nodded slightly as if he felt it was to be expected.