Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 574 - 568: Mana Advances Further [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Chapter 574: Chapter 568: Mana Advances Further [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Yao Yue was shocked, and swiftly she drank it all in one gulp. The moment she finished, she understood the benefits within, for the increased Spiritual Energy meant little to her. But the osmanthus flowers and flat peaches, along with the mixture of various exotic medicinal effects, actually made her feel as if her innate potential had been slightly tapped into. Although it wasn’t much, she could feel it. Her talent had long been determined, and so had the ceiling of her potential. But now, it was higher. Yao Yue was amazed. With such divine substances, it was no wonder that the followers of Sha Chen improved so rapidly in strength and seemed to have boundless potential. However, this was not all.

Sha Chen said, "You’ve offered a gift for becoming my disciple, and I cannot neglect to give you a meeting gift in return."

He then instructed Siti to bring over two ginseng fruits, two immortal Magical Medicines he had refined, and Soul Strengthening Pills refined from the Nine Nether Purple Orchid—all of which he gave to Yao Yue.

Yao Yue was utterly astounded. Just these few items, each had a significant impact on innate potential and the Primordial Spirit. Obtaining any one of them would have been enough to drive people to madness, yet now she had so many, all for herself. In an instant, Yao Yue understood. Perhaps this was the reason behind the limitless potential and rapid progression of Sha Chen’s followers.

It seemed Sha Chen knew what she was thinking and smiled. "These are mere trifles, trinkets really."

Yao Yue’s cheeks flushed, and she said, "Thank you for your generous gift, Master. Your Disciple is eternally grateful."

Having accepted what Sha Chen had given, Yao Yue felt full of hope for the future.

Meanwhile, Sha Chen was already planning to refine these resources quickly to enhance his own strength, as his power hadn’t advanced further in quite some time. At his level of cultivation, progressing further was not an easy task, considering he was already a Peak Quasi-Saint with the Primeval Chaos Law Body at Great Perfection. It could be said that his physical body and Mana cultivation had reached their apex. To advance further, he would need to find an alternative path. His cultivation relied on the Heavenly Dao for advancement, but he still had no idea how his physical body could progress.

However, even at his current realm, Sha Chen felt he could continue to improve, as he could still sense his Mana accumulating and his body growing stronger. Even at this stage, he likely still had a long way to go.

Sha Chen wished to cultivate, and Yao Yue yearned to listen to the Dao. Their desires aligned perfectly, so they quickly finished their meal. Yao Yue tried to calm the excitement in her heart, while Sha Chen sat in meditation. He needed to devise a structured process to expound the Dao. After all, Yao Yue was different from individuals like Yang Jian; her strength was considerable, and the Dao Techniques she had mastered were also distinct. He had to mentally simulate and prepare a suitable approach before he could begin his lecture.

「A day and a night passed.」

Yao Yue’s excitement gradually subsided, and Sha Chen had figured out how he would teach the Dao. Upon opening his eyes, he looked toward Yao Yue, who understood that Sha Chen was about to begin his lecture. The composure she had found was once again replaced by excitement.

Sha Chen began to speak confidently, sharing the Dao Techniques he had organized in a flowing narrative. Although he believed Yao Yue was well-suited for the "Azure Screen Classic," there were aspects of the Three Pure Ones Taoism worth drawing upon. Therefore, he integrated some of the core principles of the Tao Te Ching and the "Jade Purity Scripture," expounding on each to help Yao Yue gain insights and deepen her understanding of Dao Techniques.

Three months passed in this fashion before Sha Chen began to teach her the "Azure Screen Classic."

「One year later.」

Sha Chen concluded his lectures, but Yao Yue’s comprehension was far from over. After all, the lectures informed her of the methods, but the actual practice depended entirely on her. The Dao Techniques had been imparted; whether she comprehended them, and to what degree, depended on her own aptitude for enlightenment. At this moment, Yao Yue was engrossed in comprehending the Dao.

Sha Chen ceased his lecture and provided Yao Yue with a secluded space to comprehend the Dao alone, without disturbance. Once Yao Yue was settled, Sha Chen began to cultivate using the resources she had brought.

This time, Sha Chen went into closed-door cultivation for a full year. He had initially thought the resources would last him for over a year, but they were depleted in approximately one year. And so, Sha Chen’s period of abundant resources temporarily concluded, but his strength had progressed further. If the Peak Quasi-Saint realm were divided into nine tiers, he had initially entered the first tier. After this recent cultivation, he could be considered to have stepped into the second. This division referred to the quantity of Mana, not overall strength. At his level of cultivation, strength was no longer solely reliant on Mana.

Sha Chen, left with no other option, could only continue to accumulate Mana. He believed that once his Mana reached a certain level, he would surely break through his current shackles. He wouldn’t go so far as to claim he would become a Saint, but he was confident he could reach an unprecedented realm. And for this, Sha Chen diligently cultivated.

「On this day...」

Sha Chen opened his eyes to find Chang E blinking at him. Startled when he awoke, her cheeks flushed.

Sha Chen asked, "What is it?"

Chang E patted her generous bosom, causing it to quiver. With eyes brimming with tender sentiment, she approached and exclaimed, "Brother, you suddenly opened your eyes and scared me half to death!"

Sha Chen inquired, "Why aren’t you cultivating properly? What are you doing staring at my cultivation?"

Chang E replied, "Brother, I’ve already finished my cultivation. I am now a Pinnacle Daluo. Advancing further isn’t something that can be achieved through short-term seclusion."

Sha Chen naturally understood that for Chang E to have reached Pinnacle Daluo, she had already been very fortunate and relied on incredible perseverance; reaching Quasi-Saint was not nearly so easy. So he said, "If you don’t try to comprehend and gain insights, you’ll never achieve it."

Chang E moved closer, leaning on Sha Chen’s shoulder, and said, "Brother, I know. At this stage of cultivation, the possibility of advancing further is slim.

"However, I will work hard for you, brother. I know you need me, and I will strive for your sake."

Sha Chen fell silent. She was not only beautiful, but her aspirations were lofty too.

Chang E then said, "Brother, I might not be able to charge into battle for you, but I can bring you pleasure in body and mind." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Sha Chen asked, "How so?"

Her eyes gleaming, Chang E replied, "I’ve learned a set of massage techniques. Let me give you a massage!"

Sha Chen, not suspecting anything, said, "Good. I haven’t moved from meditation for over a year. Help me loosen up... What the—?! Where are you touching?!"

He grabbed Chang E’s hand, pulling it away, and glared. "I’m telling you, don’t try anything funny!"

Chang E’s face turned red as she said, "Brother, it’s a misunderstanding! I was careless. Here, let me wash your hair for you."

Sha Chen frowned, wary. "Are you sure it’s just washing my hair?"

Chang E assured him, "Of course."

Sha Chen went to the pool, lay down, and let Chang E wash his hair. Chang E jumped right into the pool, leaving Sha Chen dumbfounded. "If you jump in like that, won’t your clothes get wet?"

Chang E paused for a moment, then smiled. "Brother, you’re right. The clothes shouldn’t get wet."

Then, she took them off.

Sha Chen started to get up and leave, but Chang E had already pounced on him, crying, "Brother, don’t go! I haven’t been like this for tens of thousands of years. Please, just take me!"

Sha Chen’s expression turned grim as he struggled to get up. Chang E clung to him like a koala to a tree trunk.

"What are you two doing?"

The Three Holy Mother, who had approached unnoticed at some point, was now standing nearby, observing the pair with a furrowed brow.