Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 549 - 543 Three Holy Mother Yang Jian Returns [Seeking Subscription, Seeking Monthly Ticket]_1

Chapter 549: Chapter 543 Three Holy Mother Yang Jian Returns [Seeking Subscription, Seeking Monthly Ticket]_1

Aside from Chen Sha, there were also Li Bai, who was tasked with converting Sun Wukong, and Daoist Hanshan, who was responsible for converting Jin Chanzi. Li Bai, later on, did not convert Wukong but went to contact Tianpeng on behalf of Sha Chen and was subsequently delayed by other matters, currently undergoing trials in the Demon World. As for Daoist Hanshan, he was cultivating and experiencing trials in the Netherworld Ghost Realm. Both had already reached the upper levels of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal, only a step away from ascending to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm.

The three of them were originally cultivating earnestly and striving to elevate themselves. Because Sha Chen’s Primordial Spirit was not powerful enough, after the division of his self, the incarnations could only fend for themselves. He could receive updates about his incarnations but wasn’t able to transmit much of his knowledge to them. To send orders, he could only convey a rough idea. For Sha Chen to impart Dao Techniques and Divine Powers to his incarnations required significant time and effort to even be possible. Even from as far as Jinao Island, Sha Chen was unable to convey any Dao Techniques to his incarnation, Chen Sha. The last time Chen Sha received a Dao Technique heritage was when he previously visited with San Xiao, and Sha Chen imparted Dao Techniques to him. Otherwise, with Chen Sha’s resources and talent, he would have already stepped into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm or even cultivated to an extremely high level.

Apart from Chen Sha, the other incarnations fared similarly, and even Li Bai was not much better off. Because they had not received any Dao Techniques and Divine Powers from Sha Chen, they only possessed whatever Dao Techniques and Divine Powers they had obtained upon their separation, with no further updates. Meanwhile, Sha Chen was growing stronger, his understanding of Dao deeper, reaping increasingly greater benefits. His incarnations, however, missed out on these. They had reached their current level of cultivation thanks to the solid foundation they had when they separated.

Now, Sha Chen unexpectedly felt a connection between heaven and man. His Primordial Spirit was growing stronger, and his connection with his incarnations was deepening. He could vividly sense his incarnations’ innermost thoughts and even communicate with them internally. This was an extremely important ability because it meant he could directly impart his current understanding of Dao Techniques and Divine Powers to them. Although it still took time to teach the Dao, it was certainly better than the previous total inability to impart knowledge.

Sha Chen tried to communicate with his three External Incarnations and found that he indeed could transmit his current thoughts to them. Chen Sha, who was far away on Jinao Island, was able to grasp Sha Chen’s thoughts, which filled him with pleasant surprise because he was at a critical juncture in his cultivation but had been unable to break through. If Sha Chen could speak the Dao to him and impart superior Divine Powers and Dao Techniques, perhaps he could ascend to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm even faster.

Subsequently, Sha Chen multitasked, continuing to cultivate and enhance his Primordial Spirit to clarify his communication. At the same time, he was imparting Dao Techniques and Divine Powers to his three incarnations, but when it came to choosing their magical abilities, each made a different selection. This was something Sha Chen did deliberately to avoid letting the world know that the three incarnations were his. He did not know if the Saints were aware of the existence of his three incarnations, but he tried his best to keep them from giving themselves away.

Besides, Sha Chen also created several other incarnations, which would follow and disperse into the Three Realms when Tianpeng left. They were Sha Chen’s trump cards and confidence, for offending the Saints meant he must well consider his options for retreat. Moreover, he had many more deeds to accomplish and naturally needed more incarnations.

「This period of cultivation lasted approximately three years.」

Tianpeng finished his training, having completely cultivated the Heavenly Demon Body Tempering Decision to the Great Achievement Realm, increasing his strength significantly. He was thinking about leaving the Flowing Sand River. Originally, he was greedy for life and feared death, not wishing to leave. However, Siti ignored him, and Sha Chen provided no more resources. His own resources were exhausted, and knowing he would face Sha Chen’s extortion if he remained, he saw no benefit in lingering and considered leaving. Besides, he believed that with his current strength, he could definitely thrive outside the Flowing Sand River. As for the threat from the Saints, he had long since dismissed it.

Tianpeng found Sha Chen and said, "Old Sha, I am leaving."

By then, Sha Chen had finished his cultivation. His Primordial Spirit was stronger, unfathomably profound, and a single glance at Tianpeng made the latter feel as if he had been seen right through.

Sha Chen said, "You’re leaving just like that, without staying a bit longer?"

Tianpeng replied, "Since you’re asking me to stay, should I stay a while longer?"

Sha Chen was taken aback. He was just being polite, not expecting Tianpeng to actually seize the opportunity so shamelessly.

However, he added, "Well, it doesn’t hurt to stay for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

Tianpeng rolled his eyes. He knew Sha Chen was merely being polite, letting him stay only for the time it took to finish a cup of tea.

At that moment, Siti transformed into human form, still beautiful and dignified, elegant and gracious. She was somewhat cold towards Tianpeng, but when she saw Sha Chen, a slight smile appeared on her face. Nowadays, she dared not act recklessly around Sha Chen because she feared he might expel her from the Flowing Sand River Cave. Zhunti was already aware of her presence and surely keeping close watch. Should he learn of her departure, he would undoubtedly pursue and kill her.

Therefore, she did not dare to act rashly. She approached, served Sha Chen tea, and gave him a shoulder massage, the very picture of a servant girl.

Sha Chen was very pleased, while Tianpeng felt very uncomfortable. Goddesses falling one by one made him feel uneasy.

Tianpeng said, "There’s no point in me staying any longer. Old Sha, please send me away. Just make sure no Saint can capture me."

Sha Chen said indifferently, "I can’t guarantee that a Saint won’t be able to capture you. After all, the strength of Saints is beyond imagination."

Tianpeng said, "Then I won’t leave."

Sha Chen said, "Then I guarantee you will be captured by a Saint."

Tianpeng wanted to cry but had no tears—neither staying nor leaving seemed right, and he didn’t know what to do.

Sha Chen continued, "Enough. Did you really think Zhunti cares about you? However, as the calamity of Journey to the West is approaching and there are so many uncertainties in the Three Realms, you should still be cautious and discreet."

"In conclusion, don’t be too ostentatious. Now that Heavenly Dao is in chaos and the celestial workings are obscured, if you wish to hide, even Saints won’t be able to pursue you."

He then took out a Space Talisman and handed it to Tianpeng, instructing him to crush it if he ran into danger. It could save his life.

After Tianpeng had packed, he decided to leave. However, before leaving, he wanted to exchange some tender words with Siti, but she ruthlessly kicked him sprawling and rejected him. Tianpeng left with a heart full of sorrow.

Sha Chen created a passage for him and personally saw him off.

「After he had gone,」 Siti said, "Since he’s a candidate for Journey to the West, aren’t you worried that Buddhism will target him?"

Sha Chen replied, "What’s meant to come cannot be stopped. Keeping him isn’t a solution, and besides, I can’t afford to maintain him." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Siti chuckled, just as she was about to flirt, when a voice came from outside.

"Big brother Sha Chen, I am Yang Chan. My second brother is now in danger; please help me."

It was the Three Holy Mother who had arrived.

Siti frowned and said, "When women throw themselves at you, it’s never for anything good."

Sha Chen glanced at her and said, "You’re also a woman who has thrown herself at someone; don’t you have any self-awareness?"

Siti replied, "But I’m pretty."

Sha Chen chuckled, "The Three Holy Mother isn’t any worse than you."

He then observed the people outside. It really was the Three Holy Mother, but she wasn’t alone—another person was with her, her second brother. Erlang God looked incredibly haggard at that moment, blood-soaked and his aura in disarray, covered in numerous injuries. It appeared he had encountered grave danger.

Sha Chen didn’t rush to let them in because he still wasn’t sure if these siblings were genuine. Moreover, more people were coming from afar.

It was men from Heavenly Emperor Heaven—celestial light stretching for miles, divine music descending thousands of feet. Amidst drumming and trumpeting, the celestial light shone everywhere. The Seven Fairies followed closely. An Imperial Chariot descended upon the Flowing Sand River region.