Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 565 - 559: He is Undoubtedly Going to Die [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets] _1

Chapter 565: Chapter 559: He is Undoubtedly Going to Die [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets] _1

Lord Yuan Shi was incomparably furious. He hadn’t anticipated Yang Jian’s rebellion. This filled him with rage and shock; naturally, there was also deep regret. He knew of Yang Jian and highly valued this third-generation disciple. He understood Yang Jian’s affairs, believing them to be fleeting clouds, mere trials that Yang Jian would overcome. The rest didn’t matter.

At this moment, many disciples were gathered before Lord Yuan Shi. Today was special, as they had come to hear his sermon. In fact, Yuan Shi had been preaching for three months. When he suddenly stopped today, everyone was perplexed. Immortal Taiyi, Immortal Yuding, other members of the Twelve Golden Immortals, and many second and third-generation disciples were present. A Saint’s sermon was a rare opportunity not to be missed. Furthermore, with the great calamity of the Journey to the West approaching, they needed to improve themselves and rely on the Saint. Seeing the Saint silent, his eyes flashing, they grew suspicious.

Immortal Yuding, being closest, asked, "Master, may I ask what happened? Why did you suddenly stop your sermon?"

Yuan Shi looked at Immortal Yuding. "Your prized disciple has become disloyal to my Chan Sect, effectively betraying it." He then took out a jade pendant and threw it to the ground.

Immortal Yuding was aghast, and the other immortals were stupefied, scarcely believing it. A strange, surprised glint flashed in Guang Chengzi’s eyes as he glanced at his disciple, Yin Jiao.

Previously, Yin Jiao and Yang Jian had gone to the Flowing Sand River together to deal with Sha Chen. Yin Jiao’s strength and talent were inferior to Yang Jian’s. Although Yin Jiao was known as Guang Chengzi’s foremost disciple, the top among the third generation, this claim was largely inflated. As long as Yang Jian and Nezha were present, Yin Jiao couldn’t be considered the foremost; especially before Yang Jian, his top status was a joke.

Now, it seemed Yang Jian had betrayed the Chan Sect. Nezha had been expelled from his tutelage even earlier. In other words, Yin Jiao could now truly be considered the foremost third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect.

Guang Chengzi’s mind began to race, but Yin Jiao felt no pleasure. Instead, he was listless and angry. He disdained becoming the foremost disciple in such a manner.

Immortal Yuding, also startled, knelt. "Master, I didn’t know that rebellious disciple would dare betray the Chan Sect! It’s inconceivable. He used to respect me, his master, greatly. Not long ago, he even came to me for help, which shows I still hold considerable importance in his heart."

Lord Yuan Shi asked, "What did he seek from you?"

Immortal Yuding replied truthfully, "He asked me to help shelter the Three Holy Mother and his own mother, and to look after the Roaring Sky Dog and the Six Friends of Meishan."

Lord Yuan Shi asked, "Why?"

Immortal Yuding answered, "Yang Jian sensed the Heavenly Court was about to move against him. Zhao Gongming had also given Yang Jian an ultimatum. I presume he intended to fight Zhao Gongming to the death." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Lord Yuan Shi frowned. "And how did you respond?"

Immortal Yuding replied, "I once asked you, Master, how to handle Yang Jian’s affairs. You said they were his personal matters and tribulations, and by overcoming them himself, he could achieve greatness. Therefore, I did not intervene and refused his request."

The immortals exchanged glances, then nodded. Lord Yuan Shi had indeed said so, and it was true; the Chan Sect couldn’t intervene in everyone’s troubles. Besides, Yang Jian had betrayed the Heavenly Court. Helping Yang Jian meant becoming enemies with the Heavenly Court. Though unafraid, they didn’t want to invite trouble.

The matter had significant implications, so Immortal Yuding had sought Lord Yuan Shi’s opinion before deciding. Lord Yuan Shi’s stance was indeed not to intervene excessively. Even if Yang Jian were beaten to death, it wouldn’t matter to him. After all, sending Yang Jian to the Samsara Platform for reincarnation would still make him a hero in his next life. But unexpectedly, something had gone wrong.

After a moment of silence, Yuan Shi said, "I told you not to intervene *excessively*, not to be completely unfeeling. It’s one thing not to help Yang Jian, but to ignore his family entirely? He naturally harbors resentment now."

Immortal Yuding was stunned. "But Master," he said incredulously, "Yang Jian has always been reckless. His family is his everything. Helping his family is no different from helping him, is it? Besides, Yang Jian planned to forsake everything to fight the Heavenly Court to the death—a very irrational act. I even advised him to abandon his hatred and admit his wrongs, but he refused."

Lord Yuan Shi snapped, "Silence!"

Frightened, Immortal Yuding immediately fell silent, his heart filled with regret and unease. He didn’t regret Yang Jian’s betrayal of his sect, but he regretted shifting the blame to Lord Yuan Shi. Lord Yuan Shi’s attitude and instructions had been clear, and Yuding hadn’t erred in following them. Lord Yuan Shi wasn’t truly punishing him, just making him the scapegoat. However, Immortal Yuding, in a moment of rash honesty, had spoken the truth, putting Lord Yuan Shi in an awkward position. Now the world might learn that Lord Yuan Shi himself had driven Yang Jian away.

Sure enough, some of his fellow disciples—outwardly harmonious but inwardly estranged—began to wear peculiar expressions. Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, in particular, cast strange glances at Immortal Yuding.

Immortal Taiyi, having already established his own faction, was sipping tea, affecting an air of detachment as if the matter didn’t concern him.

However, Lord Yuan Shi specifically singled him out. "Taiyi," he said, "you’ve had contact with Sha Chen. Do you think he could be the one who turned Yang Jian against us?"

Everyone was taken aback. They were just discussing Yang Jian; why suddenly bring up Sha Chen? Immortal Yuding was also momentarily stunned, hesitating to speak.

The alliance between Immortal Taiyi and Sha Chen was a secret, unknown even to Lord Yuan Shi. But the matter was too significant. Sha Chen’s condition—that Immortal Taiyi hand over more than half the Qingwei Sect’s accumulated wealth—couldn’t possibly be hidden from everyone. Taiyi had proactively mentioned his dealings with Sha Chen to preempt suspicion.

At that moment, he said, "Reporting to Master, Sha Chen and I are trading partners. I provide him with cultivation resources, and he gives me Innate Earth in return."

Lord Yuan Shi said, "Just tell me your impression."

Immortal Taiyi had intended to speak favorably of Sha Chen, but the words changed as they left his lips. "Reporting to Master, it’s said Yang Jian and Sha Chen clashed before but without a clear victor. Yang Jian, being proud and arrogant, rarely meets his match. Thus, he somewhat shielded Sha Chen and didn’t disclose the full situation in the Flowing Sand River to the Jade Emperor.

"Furthermore, Sha Chen once possessed the Mountain-driving Whip. Later, it fell into Yang Jian’s hands, though Shen Gongbao supposedly snatched it first, and then Yang Jian obtained it. But if Yang Jian and Sha Chen were evenly matched, how could Shen Gongbao possibly seize Sha Chen’s Magical Tool?"

At this point, no further explanation was needed; the connection was clear to everyone. Yuan Shi said, "Are you suggesting Sha Chen and Yang Jian colluded, that they’ve long been allies, and Sha Chen is the one who instigated his betrayal?"

Taiyi quickly replied, "Master, I am merely speculating. Sha Chen and Yang Jian have a mutual admiration. If Yang Jian were in danger and sought Sha Chen’s help, perhaps Sha Chen would assist him."

Just then, after a long silence, Immortal Yuding suddenly spoke, "Even if Yang Jian also betrayed the Sect of Interpretation, it’s useless now. Moments ago, I received a message from Zhao Gongming. He has beaten Yang Jian to near death. The Three Holy Mother rescued him, but without an Elixir, Yang Jian is doomed."