Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 529 - 523: Saint Zhunti [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Chapter 529: Chapter 523: Saint Zhunti [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Sha Chen took the Pangu’s Heart Blood and hesitated for a moment before deciding to keep two drops for himself.

He would give them to Ao Lie and his siblings when they arrived.

After all, they were of the Dragon Clan, and Sha Chen had prioritized their cultivation. If they could break the current shackles of the Dragon Clan, nothing could be better.

By then, Sha Chen would effectively control the entire Dragon Clan.

What Buddhism couldn’t achieve with the Journey to the West, he could accomplish with just two drops of heart’s blood.

Moreover, with a whole clump in his possession, a mere two drops of the Blood of Zulong wouldn’t be of much help to him.

Sha Chen took the Blood of Zulong and began to refine it.

Swallowing it in one gulp, the heart’s blood began to merge with his limbs and bones, filling every part of his body.

The Bodhi Tree once again transformed into Siti’s form, staring at Sha Chen with a shocked and terrified expression.

He actually has the Blood of Zulong! SSS, that’s too terrifying; that’s Zulong we’re talking about.

As an ancient being who had lived for countless years, Siti had once seen Zulong at his peak.

He dominated the heavens and was unmatched in valor.

With his power alone, he vanquished all the heavens.

At that time, there were few Quasi-Saints, the Three Pure Ones had not yet appeared, and even the likes of Hongjun and Luo Hou had to stand aside.

And at that time, Zulong was already at the Peak Quasi-Saint level.

However, Zulong had been dead for countless years. His heart’s blood had long since dried up. Even if it hadn’t, it would have been thoroughly divided among numerous people.

How could there still be any left, and in such abundance?

She even coveted it a little herself, for if she could refine it, she would certainly be able to reach the Peak Quasi-Saint level.

Then she would have some extra protection when facing Zhunti.

However, after glancing at Sha Chen, she gave up on the idea.

Sha Chen was too powerful, and she couldn’t compete with him. Moreover, since he had already consumed the Blood of Zulong, there was no chance for her.

HUM.

Siti felt Sha Chen’s aura becoming more and more formidable, striking terror in her and invoking in her a feeling of utmost reverence.

He is clearly aiming for Peak Quasi-Saint, so why do I feel like he is striving for the Saint realm!?

Siti was in utter panic and shock.

The aura emanating from Sha Chen was so strong that it made her feel suffocated.

Tianpeng was also startled awake and then started shouting loudly as he watched Sha Chen’s aura rise sharply.

Siti promptly pushed him down and glared at him, saying, "Shut up, don’t disturb his breakthrough."

Tianpeng quickly nodded and then added, "Is Old Sha receiving the recognition of the Heavenly Dao and about to become a Saint?"

Siti snorted. "The Heavenly Dao must be blind. It’s not that easy to recognize someone. Besides, Sha Chen hasn’t made any contributions to the Realm of People, so it’s not easy for the Heavenly Dao to recognize him."

Tianpeng replied, "Who says Old Sha hasn’t made contributions to the Realm of People? He cultivated so many of us, and we never kill the innocent wantonly. Moreover, by slaying demons along the way, we have also defended the Realm of People, haven’t we?"

Siti let out a chuckle. "You’ve been protecting the Realm of People as a side effect of vying for interests."

Tianpeng pouted, feeling that Siti was being unfair, but he couldn’t refute her.

He then turned his gaze back to Sha Chen, saying in astonishment, "Just breaking through to Quasi-Sage Peak grants such power?"

I’m afraid even a Saint might not be much different! He sighed. "I’ve been to the Fire Cloud Palace and met Shen Nong of the three Saints; his aura was nothing more than this."

Siti snorted. The aura of Shen Nong compared to Sha Chen now is still slightly inferior, isn’t it?

Tianpeng wanted to argue. However, he remembered that Siti was an ancient being who had lived for countless years and had certainly seen Shen Nong.

In fact, she had not only seen him but also traveled with him for a while. During the time when Shen Nong tasted the herbs, she could be considered half a mentor to him!

Having lived for countless years and regarded as the leader among all flowers, she had seen much and had broad knowledge. She took care of Shen Nong for sixty years.

However, Shen Nong was truly blessed with great fortune, growing stronger and stronger. Eventually, even before reaching the Quasi-Saint Realm, he already led the Realm of People in creating a sanctuary of life in the primordial chaos.

Then, with virtue bestowed upon him, he finally attained sainthood through virtue.

He skipped the Quasi-Saint Realm and directly became a Sub-Sage.

Siti was nearly frustrated to death. The junior she used to mentor had become a Sub-Sage, while she was still a high-rank Quasi-Saint.

Afterward, she left.

It was said that Shen Nong searched for her for a long time but could never find her.

Siti glanced at Sha Chen and then at Tianpeng, saying, "Alright, it will take him a long time to break through. You continue your cultivation, and don’t bring shame upon him."

Tianpeng immediately said, "Of course not. This humble one certainly won’t bring disgrace to you, milady."

Siti slapped him and said, "What does that have to do with me? If you don’t cultivate, then get lost."

Tianpeng suddenly felt extremely wronged. Siti, who had just been speaking kindly, had suddenly turned hostile, leaving him immensely despondent.

Yet, he still earnestly continued his cultivation because he too felt a sense of crisis and urgency.

Whether it was Maitreya Buddha or Xianglong Arhat, they had repeatedly emphasized the calamity of the Journey to the West, and Sha Chen had also told him that the calamity was imminent.

And he was the one fated to undertake the Journey. If he couldn’t become strong before the calamity arrived, then he was destined to be the one to seek the scriptures.

He had done so much and strived for so long, all to defy destiny and change his fate. Naturally, he did not wish to return to the past.

He must become strong; he must take control of his own destiny.

Tianpeng continued his diligent cultivation, while Siti transformed into the Bodhi Tree. However, her canopy spread wide across the sky, enveloping Sha Chen as well.

With her protection, Sha Chen’s comprehension abilities increased manifold, making the refining of the Blood of Zulong much more efficient.

「At the same time.」

The entire world was already in chaos.

The killing of Maitreya Buddha ultimately could not be concealed. After all, the event was too significant.

Upon learning of this, Lingjiu Mountain was outraged, dispatching competent individuals to investigate who was behind this act.

The common followers of Buddhism on Lingjiu Mountain were unaware that Sha Chen was the one responsible, and this was the public front as well.

Only the higher-ups knew that it was Sha Chen, since the incident occurred after Maitreya Buddha visited the Flowing Sand River.

Furthermore, Maitreya Buddha’s soul was rescued by a Saint and taken to the Samsara Platform, from where he was directly reincarnated.

Lingjiu Mountain welcomed a figure at the zenith of power: Saint Zhunti. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Originally, Lingjiu Mountain was somewhat panicked due to the fall of Maitreya Buddha, to the point that even Tathagata could not calm the tumult. To avoid losing all dignity, Lingjiu Mountain announced that they were unable to find the one who killed Honorable Buddha Maitreya, suspecting it must have been the work of a Sub-Sage or perhaps even a Peak Quasi-Saint. It was even possible that a Saint was involved.

They naturally could not divulge that Sha Chen was the one who killed Honorable Buddha Maitreya, as it would be too humiliating, and Lingjiu Mountain’s honor would be swept away.

But with the arrival of Saint Zhunti, everything changed. He was a Saint with authority, a symbol of good fortune for Buddhism, and one of the two masters of the World of Ultimate Bliss of the Western Heavens. Now that he appeared, everyone felt as if they had found their backbone.

「Daxiong Hall.」

In this place, Tathagata Buddha, who previously sat supremely alone, had now stood up. The one seated at the head of the hall was Saint Zhunti, a middle-aged monk.

Tathagata Buddha was seated on a golden lotus beside him, appearing half a head shorter than Saint Zhunti. The others were all standing. Only Ran Deng Buddha also had a seat; he and Tathagata flanked Saint Zhunti, one to his left and one to his right.

The rest looked to Saint Zhunti, waiting for his commands.