Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 586 - 580: The Havoc of Journey to the West Begins【Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1

Apart from Chang E and the Three Holy Mother, the three Phoenix sisters also stepped forward. When they first left the Flowing Sand River, they had barely reached the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, but upon their return, they had advanced to high-level Daluo. After several years of arduous cultivation, they had reached Pinnacle Daluo.

The innate talent of the divine beast clan is extremely terrifying. Moreover, the Phoenix sisters had ancestral bloodline regression, their limit being on par with Yuanfeng. And Yuanfeng in the old days had reached the standard of a Peak Quasi-Saint. At that time, there were no Saints; even today's Saints did not exist then, likely playing in the mud somewhere. Even Daoist Ancestor Hongjun had to treat Yuanfeng with courtesy and give her precedence when he met her. Only after the demise of the three overlords—Yuanfeng, Zulong, and Shi Qilin—did Daoist Ancestor Hongjun truly dominate and achieve sainthood. When they were still around, even Hongjun had to step aside for them.

Naturally, Sha Chen was optimistic about the Phoenix sisters with ancestral bloodline regression; he felt that these three girls would one day be his greatest force. However high the talents of divine beasts might be, their cultivation levels are mostly accumulated over time. Other Phoenixes lived for countless years before they finally made a name for themselves, possessing ample cultivation. The three Phoenix sisters have only been born for a century. The cultivation they possess now is the result of Sha Chen's careful nurturing; such progress would have been absolutely impossible for Phoenixes in the past.

However, Sha Chen's efforts in nurturing them were effective. He cultivated the Phoenix sisters as if they were in the Realm of People, providing them with Cultivation Techniques and a path forward. At the same time, he gave them a complete cultivation environment and personally enlightened them on the path of cultivation. The Phoenix sisters, with the talent of the Phoenix and the smooth cultivation opportunities of the Realm of People, continually had their potential stimulated and their power constantly enhanced.

Not only the three sisters but also Ao Lie and his sister, who were descendants of Zulong with ancestral bloodline regression, were the same. Sha Chen persistently unlocked their potential, continuously enhancing their talents and increasing their cultivation. Through constantly passing on Dao Techniques and teachings, by finding the direction of cultivation for them, he also enabled them to strengthen their powers.

Ao Lie and his sister had followed Sha Chen for several hundred years, and the benefits they received were evident, as their powers improved even faster than the Phoenix sisters did. When they left back then, they had already reached the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Even though the strengths of the three sisters had improved, Sha Chen was still dissatisfied. He shook his head and said, "You're still too weak. This power isn't enough. Merely Pinnacle Daluo is nothing to be proud of."

"When you reach the Peak Quasi-Saint level one day, you can be proud. Right now, you're nothing. Out there, there are many stronger than you who would want to capture you as mounts."

The three sisters felt heartbroken. They had already made such an effort, and their improvement was beyond imagination, yet Sha Chen was still not satisfied, which hurt them greatly.

Siti, who had grown very fond of the three sisters, said, "Sha Chen, you're being too hurtful with your words. Not everyone has the opportunity to become a Peak Quasi-Saint."

Sha Chen indifferently replied, "But they can. They have the talent and potential, and I have the strength and Dao Techniques to help them reach it. If they can't, it means they're not trying hard enough."

Siti then said, "But they have already worked hard. In the few years of your secluded cultivation, they didn't dare to idle; they were also diligently cultivating. Can't you offer some words of praise?"

Sha Chen said, "Don't think I don't know. In the years of my seclusion, at least one-third of their time was spent in play."

"If they had truly devoted themselves to cultivation, by the time I finished my cultivation, they would've reached the Quasi-Saint Realm, not just the mere Pinnacle Daluo."

Chang E and the Three Holy Mother felt offended, but they did not dare to say anything. Siti wanted to argue, but the three sisters bowed their heads. They had been elated, but faced with Sha Chen's dissatisfaction, they were now full of shame. In the past, they would have felt wronged. But Sha Chen was right. In those years, their effort was sporadic at best; they really hadn't been working hard enough. Moreover, after the incident at Kunlun Mountain, they realized that their current power was still not enough for self-protection. A Daluo Golden Immortal really wasn't much. Only reaching Quasi-Saint or higher was somewhat useful. After all, their enemies were too powerful, and they claimed to protect Sha Chen. How could they be so much weaker than him? This time, they were released only because Sha Chen intervened with the Queen of the West. In the end, they had only caused trouble for Sha Chen; otherwise, he would have been more carefree. Sha Chen had received some of Yuanfeng's vital blood and various other rewards and benefits, which he gave to them. How could they let down Sha Chen's kindness?!

Bai Luan bowed her head and said, "Father, we know we were wrong. We'll work hard to cultivate from now on; please don't be angry."

Qing Luan's eyes reddened slightly as she added, "Father, we won't cause you worry again. We will strive to make further progress as soon as possible, to share your burdens and solve your troubles."

Hong Luan didn't speak and silently stood up to cultivate once more.

Sha Chen said, "No rush, it's not too late to go after the meal."

Hong Luan replied, "There's no hurry. I'll eat after cultivating."

Seeing the youngest, Hong Luan, stand up to cultivate, Bai Luan and Qing Luan didn't continue to sit either. They silently put down their things and also went off to cultivate without a word.

Sha Chen tried to persuade them again, saying, "Don't worry, I was just speaking offhand. If your cultivation doesn't pan out, you can just stay here forever, and I'll provide for you."

But as he said it, Sha Chen started to regret it. The three sisters, being straightforward by nature, had long wanted to just stay there, not wishing to cultivate but only to enjoy eating, drinking, and having fun. If Sha Chen had agreed to that, they might truly have given up making an effort.

However, Sha Chen underestimated their determination. Having seen the wider world outside, the three sisters, while still fond of this place, didn't wish to stay here forever. They wanted mighty power and yearned for the dazzling world outside, seeking to explore the broader world beyond. Therefore, despite Sha Chen's persuasion, they remained unmoved. They were not swayed from their resolve to cultivate; in fact, they were even less inclined to relax their efforts and proceeded back up the wutong tree to practice.

Seeing the three of them so urgent, Siti felt pity and said, "Sha Chen, you're being too harsh. They're still children. Aren't you heartbroken to push them like this?"

Sha Chen replied indifferently, "If I pity them now, I will regret it later. As the saying goes, 'the young who don't work hard will feel sorrow as elders.' The ordeal of Journey to the West has already begun. If they don't have the power, how will they withstand the calamity?"

Siti was still displeased but then, suddenly shocked, she asked, "The ordeal of Journey to the West has started? How is that possible? Why don't I know about it?!"

Chang E and the Three Holy Mother were also stunned. Yang Jian frowned and said nothing.