Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 578 - 572: Swallowing One’s Anger [Requesting Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

It seemed that Sha Chen noticed the Nine-winged mosquito's concerns.

Sha Chen glanced at him and said, "Don't worry, you won't be harmed by the Tribulation Thunder."

The Nine-winged mosquito immediately expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, brother. Then, please let me into your cave dwelling quickly."

Sha Chen said, "You wish. When did I ever say I would let you into my cave dwelling?"

The Nine-winged mosquito was taken aback and asked, "Then how can you assure me that I won't be harmed by the Tribulation Thunder?"

Sha Chen said matter-of-factly, "As long as the Tribulation Thunder falls on me, it will be fine. These Tribulation Thunders are valuable; why would I ever waste them?"

The Nine-winged mosquito didn't quite understand what Sha Chen meant and frowned.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

At this moment, the sky was filled with rolling thunderclouds, lightning streaking like serpents amid the wind and pouring rain.

The Tribulation Thunder crackled as it descended. The Nine-winged mosquito, being very close, was filled with terror. This was the Tribulation Thunder for those at the Quasi-Sage Peak to transcend. Given his current injuries, there was nothing he feared more than this destructive Tribulation Thunder. If he were to be touched by it in his current state, he would certainly die. Even at his peak, he would need to exert all his efforts to withstand it.

As the Tribulation Thunder fell, Sha Chen himself seemed unlikely to be spared. How could he possibly care for the Nine-winged mosquito?

But at this time, the Nine-winged mosquito didn't dare to move recklessly; he was afraid that any sudden movement would make the Tribulation Thunder mistake him for the one undergoing tribulation. If so, it would rain down upon him, and he would have no chance to lament his fate.

And yet Sha Chen refused to open the gate to his cave dwelling. By staying outside, the probability of being affected was incredibly high.

The Nine-winged mosquito could only curse Sha Chen countless times in his heart, swearing that if he regained his strength, he would definitely get back at Sha Chen and make him suffer as well.

The Tribulation Thunder descended from the sky. The Nine-winged mosquito watched the surging thunderbolts, resigned to his fate. He could only hope that Sha Chen could withstand a few waves, then he would look for a chance to escape. Even if it meant getting injured, he had to flee. If he really got hurt because of this, he would definitely settle the score with Sha Chen in the future.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The thunder rolled down, and the lightning was like the end of the world.

Sha Chen looked up calmly, waved his hand, and created a spatial world, packing all the surging thunder into it. Not only that, but he also collected all the thunderclouds in the sky, bringing them into the void world as well.

The Nine-winged mosquito was stunned. He looked at the sky: the dark clouds had disappeared, the thunder had vanished, leaving it clear and vast. He blinked, his face blank and disbelieving. He had never seen such a method of transcending a tribulation.

The Nine-winged mosquito exclaimed in astonishment, "Brother, you, you, you collected the Tribulation Thunder?"

Sha Chen said, "I am the one undergoing tribulation. It's meant to test me; it's my tribulation, after all. It's only reasonable that I pack it and take it with me."

The Nine-winged mosquito almost cursed. Reasonable!? Who the hell is talking about reasonable here? he exclaimed in shock, "But that's Tribulation Thunder! Even in my peak state, I had to give it everything I had just to barely withstand it!"

He reminisced about when he crossed his own tribulation. He had begged and pleaded for assistance from numerous friends and gambled the fate of the Minghe bloodline. After expending countless resources and achieving the most perfect peak state, he had barely managed to transcend. Even then, he remained weakened for a long time. Fortunately, the breakthrough brought substantial benefits, strengthening his power and extending his lifespan. Yet, even he barely made it through after exhausting everything. How could Sha Chen manage to just pack the tribulation away? He had never seen such a thing before!

Sha Chen said matter-of-factly, "That's enough. The Tribulation Thunder is mine, and whatever happens to it is no concern of yours. If you want to heal, I'll help you. However, I have some questions for you, and you must answer truthfully. If you deceive me, just as I can heal you, I can also injure you."

At this point, the Nine-winged mosquito dared not say anything more. He was at Sha Chen's mercy, as helpless as a fish on a chopping block, and could only quickly agree.

"Rest assured, brother. I will tell you everything I know without reservation. Ask whatever you wish." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Sha Chen reached out. With a sweep of his hand, he took the Nine-winged mosquito into the Universe in the Sleeve.

The Nine-winged mosquito, frightened, struggled within the Universe in the Sleeve and exclaimed, "Brother, what does this mean?"

Sha Chen replied, "I'm giving us a space to communicate. It's not safe out here."

Indeed.

When Sha Chen turned to go back, not even half a moment passed before an exceedingly domineering presence swept down. It was the aura of Saint Zhunti. Having sensed Sha Chen's appearance, he had immediately torn through space to arrive. However, he was still one step too late.

Sha Chen had already returned to his cave dwelling. Saint Zhunti could only swear viciously and walk away.

「Inside the cave dwelling.」

Sha Chen arrived at the constructed great hall, casually set up a multitude of Formations and spatial barriers, and then released the Nine-winged mosquito.

The Nine-winged mosquito, upon observing the situation within the great hall, was stunned for a moment. Realizing he might have stepped into Sha Chen Cave Manor, he felt a secret joy in his heart.

His Divine Consciousness swept out, intending to examine the interior of Sha Chen Cave Manor. Many had wished to know what Sha Chen Cave Manor was like but couldn't. Now that he had gained entry, he naturally wanted to see everything clearly. However, he discovered that his Divine Consciousness could only reach within this great hall and about thirty feet beyond it, completely unable to ascertain the rest of Sha Chen Cave Manor.

HISS.

The Nine-winged mosquito was aghast. Spatial barriers! These spatial barriers have constructed another layer, a separate world! Even though we're inside Sha Chen Cave Manor, this great hall is like an entirely different realm. A stronghold within the stronghold, a world within a world!

No matter how capable the Nine-winged mosquito's Divine Consciousness was, it could not penetrate this layer of world to see what lay beyond.

Of course, he could also forcefully break through this fragile space and easily move outside. But for Sha Chen, that would be tantamount to a declaration of war, and Sha Chen would not hesitate to eradicate the Nine-winged mosquito. After all, Sha Chen had already obtained the benefits. The Nine-winged mosquito, if kept alive, was only there to serve him. If the Nine-winged mosquito proved useless, Sha Chen wouldn't mind getting rid of him. As for wanting to know about the interior of his cave manor, given the Nine-winged mosquito's current status and position, that was impossible.

Being an old, cunning creature, the Nine-winged mosquito naturally wouldn't do something so foolish. He also knew that Sha Chen had brought him into the great hall of Sha Chen Cave Manor purely to provide a space for communication, free from outside interference. If he foolishly left this place, he would truly be courting death.

The Nine-winged mosquito feigned ignorance, saying, "So, this is the Flowing Sand River Cave that everyone longs for? Truly marvelous indeed."

Sha Chen, however, directly saw through his pretense. "Stop pretending. This place is indeed inside Sha Chen Cave Manor, but it's a world within a world. You can leave, but if you do so without my permission, I will kill you."

His way of speaking to the Nine-winged mosquito had completely changed. He was no longer discreet but forceful and imposing, entirely different from their previous interactions. Back then, the Nine-winged mosquito had considered himself Sha Chen's equal, even using his seniority to try and pressure him. If he hadn't needed something from Sha Chen, the Nine-winged mosquito might have remained arrogant. But now, he couldn't even lift his head in Sha Chen's presence. However, he also understood a principle: circumstances are stronger than people. Therefore, the Nine-winged mosquito was fully prepared to swallow his pride.