Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 540 - 534: Reincarnation Flower [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Chapter 540: Chapter 534: Reincarnation Flower [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

The Chaos Bell!

It was actually the Chaos Bell.

Tianpeng was dumbstruck, and Siti was stupefied. Saint Zhunti was even more dazed, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

Even through the manifold defenses of the cave abode, he could still sense the aura of the Chaos Bell; it was simply too familiar and overwhelmingly vast.

It was Donghuang Taiyi’s Chaos Bell, one of the three great ancient Divine Artifacts, a top-tier Magical Tool.

With the Chaos Bell in hand, Donghuang Taiyi was invincible across the world.

Before Zhunti became a Saint, if he encountered Donghuang Taiyi, he had no choice but to steer clear.

Even after becoming a Saint, facing Donghuang Taiyi wielding the Chaos Bell still made him somewhat apprehensive.

This was because Donghuang Taiyi’s Mana was unparalleled in the world, having reached the absolute pinnacle of the Quasi-Sage Peak. He was only restricted by the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, even the Quasi-Saint Realm could not have contained him.

Donghuang Taiyi’s strength already made him invincible within his realm; even the Ancestral Witches needed several of them to combine forces just to contend with and restrain him.

He could even hold his own against Saints.

And Donghuang Taiyi, with the Chaos Bell in hand, had researched the Celestial Slaughter Formation. He intended to forcefully prove the Dao and was even capable of besieging and slaying Saints.

It was said that at the time, by merely uniting thirty-six Peak Daluo Jinxian, with Donghuang Taiyi wielding the Chaos Bell to preside over the Formation and Di Jun assisting, even a Saint stepping into it would perish with lingering resentment.

That Formation was comparable to the Celestial Shen Sha Array and the Sword Array of Immortality—infinitely powerful with immense destructive capability.

It was one of the few existences in the world that even Saints feared.

The Chaos Bell was exceedingly important. For the Demon Clan, it was like the Qingping Sword to the Sect of Interpretation—an artifact that suppressed destiny.

With the Chaos Bell in hand, Donghuang Taiyi could fight to a draw even against Saint Nuwa, who was considered the weakest of the Saints at the time.

Back then, some even suspected Donghuang Taiyi had already stepped into the Saint Realm. It was later discovered that it wasn’t that Saint Nuwa was too weak, but rather that Donghuang Taiyi was too strong.

The existence of the Chaos Bell was just like that of the Qingping Sword; if wielded by Donghuang Taiyi, its power was boundless, capable of even threatening Saints.

Naturally, it left a deep impression on Saint Zhunti, and he even felt a sense of dread in his heart.

He exclaimed, "You, you, how could you possess the Chaos Bell? Wasn’t this Magical Tool damaged during the great war between Witches and Demons? Impossible! Absolutely impossible! You can’t have the Chaos Bell."

Then he shook his head and said, "It is indeed the aura of the Chaos Bell. However, it has not yet recognized a master; it’s an unclaimed object."

His eyes suddenly lit up. He halted his fierce assault, a glint of greed flashing within them, and said, "Give it to me, and I will let you go. I will depart from here and never bother you again."

Sha Chen smirked. "That won’t do. This is the Magical Tool I need to protect my life."

Zhunti said, "If I don’t cause you trouble, your life will be spared. What need would you have for a Magical Tool then?"

Sha Chen chuckled. "Everyone says you Saints are old foxes, cunning and treacherous. I wouldn’t dare trust you. If you don’t trouble me, members of Buddhism will. If they don’t, others will."

"Unless you can guarantee that no one in the world will trouble me, that from this day forward I will be completely secure here, then I’ll consider giving it to you."

Saint Zhunti’s gaze flickered, then grew earnest. He said, "I promise you here and now, from this point forward, neither I nor Buddhism will trouble you. Moreover, I will spread the word to ensure others do not trouble you either."

He then extended his hand. "Alright, hand over the Chaos Bell to me."

Sha Chen burst into laughter. "Zhunti, you really know how to put on an act! If I actually handed the Chaos Bell to you, you’d immediately turn around and use it to storm my cave abode."

"Do you really think I’m that easy to deceive? That I’m someone you can bully with impunity? Ridiculous! Truly ridiculous!"

Zhunti’s expression turned unsightly. He hadn’t expected Sha Chen to show him so little respect.

Sha Chen continued, "Saint, don’t you have any idea about your own credibility? Even if you keep your promise, and you and Buddhism don’t attack me, can you guarantee others won’t? Won’t you just try to pass the buck then?"

Zhunti huffed, "Sha Chen, I have made you a promise, yet you play me for a fool! Do you really think my temper is so good that you can be this presumptuous!?"

"Hahaha!"

Sha Chen, not mincing words, laughed mockingly. "Saint, whether you have a good temper or whether I’m playing you—does any of that matter? You know your own character very well."

"Since the Primordial Era, you know full well how many times you’ve gone back on your word, how many times you’ve betrayed your original aspirations."

He squeezed out a drop of his heart’s blood and dripped it onto the Chaos Bell, beginning the process of refining and claiming ownership.

Seeing this, Zhunti was instantly enraged.

"Sha Chen, you are too outrageous! You cannot refine the Chaos Bell! It’s an ownerless artifact now; hand it over to me!" he thundered.

"I can spare your life, and moreover, I can guarantee your safety. Don’t refine it! I can take you as my disciple. From then on, you can act as you please under my name!"

"Host detected: Saint Zhunti wishes to accept you as a disciple. You have the following options:"

"Option one: Accept Saint Zhunti’s request, become his disciple, and receive the reward [Buddhist Sutra Collection]. ([Buddhist Sutra Collection]: A comprehensive collection of numerous Buddhist Laws, and a compilation of the lifelong insights into Buddhist Law of the Two Saints of Buddhism.)"

"Option two: Refuse Saint Zhunti’s request and receive the reward [Rebirth Flower]. The Reincarnation Flower is an Elixir that appears in the Buddhist World of Ultimate Bliss. It allows a person to avoid falling into hell or passing through the Samsara Platform, achieving rebirth directly."

Another choice!? As expected of a Saint!

Become Zhunti’s disciple? Sha Chen already had the answer in his heart.

With a mocking look in his eyes, Sha Chen continued refining and said, "You think you’re worthy to be my master?"

He chose to refuse.

Let alone a mere Zhunti; even if the Tongtian Hierarch or the sage Laozi himself had come here to take him as a disciple, hadn’t he refused them all!

A mere Zhunti, motivated by self-interest. Dreaming of taking me as a disciple—does he even think he’s worthy!? 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Sha Chen refused, and Zhunti was furious.

His wrath stemmed from Sha Chen’s unhesitating refusal, which made him feel his dignity had been challenged.

"I am a Saint! In the Western Paradise World, I am revered above all! My position is lofty and powerful, high above all, holding the power of life and death over countless beings in the world! Taking you as my disciple, is it still a grievance to you!?"

"It would be one thing if you were merely ungrateful, but you even dare to refuse and mock me!"

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Saint Zhunti felt provoked, his dignity severely trampled.

He continued his fierce assault on the Flowing Sand River, his attacks growing increasingly powerful, and the destruction within the Flowing Sand River Cave intensified.

Tianpeng and Siti were scared out of their wits.

Sha Chen snorted coldly and continued refining the Chaos Bell.

This artifact was one of the three great ancient Divine Artifacts, perfect for both attack and defense. Even if he didn’t use it against Saint Zhunti, he could still use it for protection.

With the Chaos Bell’s defense, Saint Zhunti surely wouldn’t be able to destabilize his cave abode anymore, right!?

However, this was a Magical Tool. To keep it constantly active protecting his cave abode would consume a considerable amount of spiritual energy and Mana, requiring significant effort.

Sha Chen couldn’t possibly keep it active all the time; he would only activate it when under attack.

And at this moment, he had finished refining the Chaos Bell.

DONG! DONG! DONG!

Sha Chen struck the Chaos Bell, and space itself seemed on the verge of shattering.

Outside, Zhunti, who was fiercely attacking the Flowing Sand River, found his offensive suddenly blocked.

Zhunti’s expression changed slightly. "You actually managed to refine the Chaos Bell so quickly and use it to counterattack! Hmph, the Chaos Bell is incomparably powerful. Not just anyone can wield it, nor can anyone wield it for long. Your strength simply can’t sustain it... Huh?"

"You, your strength..."