Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 570 - 564: River Diagram and Luo Chart [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Chapter 570: Chapter 564: River Diagram and Luo Chart [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

"The system notified him: ’You have discovered that the host has been asked by Yao Yue, the Grand Destiny Carrier of Kunlun Mountain, to accept her as a disciple. You have the following choices.’

’Option One: Agree to Yao Yue’s request to become your disciple and receive the reward: River Diagram and Luo Chart. This is an ancient, top-tier Magical Tool. The book itself contains a realm from which one can comprehend top-level Formations and trap people within it.’

’Option Two: Refuse Yao Yue’s request to become your disciple, send her away, and receive the reward: Bahuang Bright Moon Brush. This is an ancient, top-tier Magical Tool shaped like a brush. It can bring a drawn dragon to life, make drawn mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and landscapes manifest as real, and turn stone into gold.’

Sha Chen’s eyes lit up. I never expected Yao Yue to be a Grand Destiny Carrier. It seems her strength is truly considerable for even the system to acknowledge it. Moreover, these rewards are excellent. Both are ancient Magical Tools, and the River Diagram and Luo Chart is even Di Jun’s Magical Tool, said to be the foundational blueprint for constructing the Zhou Tian Xingchen Formation! His eyes sparkled, already filled with fantasies about the River Diagram and Luo Chart.

However, to obtain the River Diagram and Luo Chart, it seemed he had to accept Yao Yue as his disciple. Honestly, it had been a long time since Sha Chen had coveted a reward so much, yet felt reluctant to fulfill the condition. But Sha Chen wasn’t truly averse to taking a disciple. After all, Yao Yue’s strength was undeniable. If he could bring her under his wing, he would gain an exceptional fighter. If Yao Yue were trained well, she might even surpass Siti and become an existence comparable to the Nine-winged mosquito. Although the Nine-winged mosquito had pledged allegiance to Sha Chen, their relationship was merely a partnership; Sha Chen couldn’t truly enslave him. But if Yao Yue were to become his disciple, she would have to obey him. The only issue was Sha Chen’s uncertainty about Yao Yue’s sincerity. Seeing the system prompt activate suggested she genuinely wished to become his disciple. However, while accepting her as a disciple was one thing, her being disobedient afterward would be unacceptable. Sha Chen didn’t believe Yao Yue would betray Kunlun Mountain. If she truly did, he wouldn’t dare accept her. This wasn’t out of fear of offending Kunlun Mountain, but purely because he didn’t want someone who would betray her own sect merely for power! This was a matter of principle, his bottom line. Sha Chen decided he had to test Yao Yue. If she proved unsuitable, he could still send her away and receive a reward. Either way, he’d get an ancient Magical Tool, so Sha Chen didn’t mind.

Sha Chen looked at Yao Yue and, after a moment of silence, asked, "Tell me, why did you leave Kunlun Mountain?"

"With your abilities, Kunlun Mountain wouldn’t easily let you leave. Moreover, you swore loyalty to the Queen of the West of Kunlun Mountain. Only a few months have passed, and now you’ve descended the mountain to become my disciple. Is this appropriate?"

Yao Yue bit her lip; this was a sore point for her. It was also a matter she wished no one would bring up, but she knew Sha Chen definitely would. Just as I thought. So, she lowered her head. After a moment of silence, she recounted what had happened on Kunlun Mountain.

"I didn’t particularly wish to become a disciple of a Great One like yourself, but I’ve been expelled from my sect and have no other choice."

Sha Chen could tell at a glance that the matter wasn’t simple. He bluntly said, "The Queen of the West doted on you. She definitely didn’t truly want to expel you from the sect; she only hoped you could find a good refuge! Becoming my disciple, learning the Qingping Scripture and other Dao Techniques and Divine Powers from me, and possibly even receiving some of my heavenly materials and earthly treasures to further enhance your strength—this is all for your own good."

Tears were brimming in Yao Yue’s eyes. Even Sha Chen could see this was the Queen of the West’s self-sacrificing ploy for her benefit; how could others not see it?

Sha Chen was also perceptive, seeing through it at a glance and pointing it out directly. It wasn’t that he was kindly helping them resolve their inner turmoil, but simply that he felt there was no need for pretense. He also wanted Yao Yue to know he wasn’t a fool. Your every thought, I understand completely. If you plan to use me as a pawn, you are gravely mistaken.

Sha Chen said, "For your sake, the Queen of the West deliberately put on an act of self-sacrifice to expel you. While it’s true you had nowhere else to go, whether you’ve come here seeking refuge with true sincerity remains to be seen."

Yao Yue suddenly looked up, utterly shaken. At the same time, she was in immense pain. Sha Chen really did know everything. However, she also felt wronged. Her over a hundred thousand years of arduous cultivation had been devoted to Kunlun Mountain; she didn’t fully understand the coldness and darkness of the mortal world. Because of this, her nature was quite genuine. She tended to think straightforwardly, not in a roundabout way. She knew what the Queen of the West had done, and after leaving, she truly had nowhere else to go. But coming here, she was indeed sincere. She wanted to become stronger, and it was the Queen of the West’s wish for her to come here. She had to come; otherwise, she would have no further opportunity to grow stronger. As for Sha Chen saying she wasn’t entirely sincere, there was a grain of truth to it, but it wasn’t completely feigned. Her determination to become stronger was real, and she genuinely wanted to become his disciple, but she had her limits. That was, if a conflict arose between Flowing Sand River and Kunlun Mountain, she would remain neutral. If Sha Chen were to force her to help, she would choose to cripple her own cultivation. In any case, she had made her choice. At least for now, this was her decision, and she didn’t intend to change it. Therefore, Yao Yue felt deeply wronged and simply looked at Sha Chen, remaining silent for a long time.

Sha Chen’s expression was indifferent as he said, "You wish to become my disciple, but how much sincerity do you truly hold?"

"I don’t reject those who come merely to become stronger. After all, this is a world where profit is paramount and the strong are revered. Everyone strives for their own benefit and power. It’s not strange for you to come for this reason."

"However, if you are here solely for that reason, merely to become stronger without intending to offer anything in return, then I’m sorry, but I can only tell you that you are not qualified to follow me."

Yao Yue gritted her teeth and said, "I have indeed come to become stronger. If I have the opportunity to cultivate under a Great One like you, this little girl is willing to serve you for life, never abandoning you."

Sha Chen looked at her, speaking indifferently, "Are you saying you’re willing to offer yourself?"

Yao Yue froze, biting her back molars, her mind buzzing. Did Sha Chen’s words imply he wanted... her body? A hint of humiliation flashed in her eyes, mixed with confusion.

Yao Yue said, "This physical form is merely an external vessel. If the Great One wishes it, this little girl is willing to serve you day and night. However, please grant this little girl some time to adjust."

To become stronger, she didn’t mind sacrificing her body. In any case, dedicating her life to this path made little difference now.

But Sha Chen said, "What nonsense are you thinking? With an old bag of bones like you, over a hundred thousand years old, I’m not interested."

"I just want to ask you: if you serve me for life, then everything about you belongs to me. You’ll do whatever I ask, even if it’s to toil like an ox or a horse. Is that correct?"

Yao Yue frowned, not expecting she had misinterpreted his words. However, it was rare for Sha Chen to make such direct demands, and it made her somewhat uncomfortable. But Sha Chen’s words were understandable. After all, they had been at loggerheads not long ago, and now she was the one coming to him, not because he had deliberately recruited her, but because she had shamelessly presented herself. Being in a weaker position, she naturally had to be deferential.

Yao Yue nodded and said, "That is indeed the case. However, I hope to serve Master as a disciple, like in other sects."

She had to insist on this status to prevent Sha Chen from taking advantage of her. If he truly harbored inappropriate thoughts or malicious intentions, she would have grounds to object. However, she felt this possibility was very slim.

Suddenly, Sha Chen asked, "If, one day, I ordered you to bring me the Queen of the West’s head, would you do it?"