Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 607 - 601: Lord Yuan Shi [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

Lord Yuan Shi had arrived.

Sha Chen's face showed shock and disbelief, and his eyebrows furrowed deeply, forming distinct vertical lines!

Although he had considered the possibility of a Saint's arrival, he had not anticipated it to be so soon, especially at this time.

Several years ago, Immortal Taiyi had told him that Lord Yuan Shi would come looking for him. But since he had not seen Lord Yuan Shi for a long time, he had gradually set this matter aside. Now, at last, Lord Yuan Shi had come.

Moreover, Lord Yuan Shi was outside the Flowing Sand River Cave and already knew the situation within their cave.

It looks like Lord Yuan Shi's strength is even greater than that of Saint Zhunti. Furthermore, Saint Zhunti could not see the situation inside his cave. Yet, Lord Yuan Shi knew what had happened within, which probably meant his eyes and ears were exceptionally powerful. This also proved that Lord Yuan Shi's strength surpassed Saint Zhunti's.

He had exerted all his strength when he had rejected Saint Zhunti earlier. Now, if Lord Yuan Shi wished to force his way into the Flowing Sand River, Sha Chen feared it would be even more difficult.

The only thing that gave him some comfort and slight reassurance was that his own strength had not remained stagnant. After years of diligent cultivation and devouring vast amounts of resources, his cultivation had advanced even further, taking several steps within the Quasi-Sage Peak realm. His understanding of various Divine Powers and spells had also reached the Great Perfection Realm. Only his spatial abilities and those related to pure strength still hovered around Great Accomplishment. Even so, his power was already invincible below that of Saints.

If Tathagata Buddha's strength had not significantly improved since the previous assault on the Flowing Sand River, he would definitely not be Sha Chen's opponent.

Upon Lord Yuan Shi's appearance, Siti and the meditating Yao Yue both grew anxious, and the Phoenix sisters hid behind Sha Chen. Their furrowed brows clearly indicated the immense pressure Lord Yuan Shi exerted on them.

Without uttering a word, Sha Chen stepped forward and, separated by the cave's great door, made eye contact with Lord Yuan Shi. His state was fully unleashed: three heads and six arms, a stature as imposing as heaven and earth. He grasped various Magical Tools, which circled ceaselessly above his head. Thunder, flames, fierce winds, and flowing sands—a variety of mysterious Divine Powers swirled around his body. He emitted one terrifying ray of divine light after another. Each ray was potentially capable of destroying heaven and earth, possessing limitless power.

Lord Yuan Shi stood just outside the cave's entrance, a faint smile on his face, perfectly composed. "Am I so fearsome that you feel the need to be this heavily guarded?" he asked.

Sha Chen replied, "Saint, your virtue blankets the world, and your mana is profound. With your sudden arrival, it is only natural for this junior to be alarmed and on high alert. This is a sign of respect for you, Saint."

A peculiar smile touched Lord Yuan Shi's lips. "If you truly respected me, you would open the great door and welcome me inside."

"The host has been requested by Lord Yuan Shi to open the door to welcome him into the cave. You have the following choices."

"Choice one: Open the door and welcome the Saint into the cave, receiving the reward [Three Light Divine Water]. Three Light Divine Water: A Magical Tool of Lord Yuan Shi, containing infinite power."

"Choice two: Refuse to open the door to the cave, receiving the reward [Heavenly Measure]. Heavenly Measure: A Magical Tool of Lord Yuan Shi, capable of measuring the vast expanse of the heavens and earth, endlessly versatile."

Sha Chen's cheek twitched slightly; naturally, he chose to refuse to open the cave door.

There were six Saints. The one he trusted most was Tongtian Hierarch. Apart from the Two Saints of the West, the one he trusted least was Lord Yuan Shi. His distrust for the Two Saints of the West stemmed not only from their poor reputation during the primordial times but also from their differing stances. As for Lord Yuan Shi, there was no conflict of stance between them. Sha Chen simply felt that Lord Yuan Shi had a terrible reputation. Compared to the two Saints of the West, his reputation was just as bad, if not worse. Therefore, he said, "Saint, please don't joke. This junior's place is exceedingly humble and cannot possibly accommodate Your Saintly Majesty."

Lord Yuan Shi said, "Are you saying that you're refusing me?"

Sha Chen did not wish to make things difficult for him. If he could courteously persuade the Saint to leave, that would be ideal. He replied, "Saint, you jest. How could this junior possibly have the standing or the audacity to refuse a Saint? It's just that the Flowing Sand River is truly spartan, and my cave dwelling is dilapidated. It genuinely cannot accommodate you, Saint."

Lord Yuan Shi said again, "Do you think I am unaware of the situation within your cave dwelling?" He continued, "Although I cannot see everything, I can perceive enough. Your cave dwelling is decorated magnificently, with thousands of palaces and tens of thousands of pavilions. You have also developed two territories, planting countless Elixirs and Immortal Herbs, and you even possess Innate Spiritual Roots."

Sha Chen furrowed his brow, shaken. Could he truly see inside my cave dwelling? If the Saint is truly so formidable, why couldn't Saint Zhunti see it? Or is it that Lord Yuan Shi's strength is far greater than Saint Zhunti's, with even more powerful vision?

He was greatly shocked, and at the same time, a solemn weight settled in his heart. If Lord Yuan Shi was truly so dreadful and could see the entirety of his cave dwelling, then he would have no secrets left.

Although the general situation within his cave could not be completely concealed, his understanding of Formations had already reached a transcendent level. He had shielded the two territories containing the Elixirs and Immortal Herbs. Within the cave, various cellars and forbidden areas were also heavily concealed by his Spatial Divine Skill. In any case, if he were outside the cave, even by using his Illusion-Breaking Divine Eye and the World-Purifying Divine Eye, he would not be able to see through it.

However, he had not used the Eight Diagrams Cloud Illumination Calyx to enhance his eyes. This calyx had already been planted in the Innate Earth, waiting for it to become fully ripe before he could consume it. The Eight Diagrams Cloud Illumination Calyx had miraculous effects on the eyes; it was Immortal Taiyi's visit that had triggered a choice, allowing Sha Chen to obtain it. The Eight Diagrams Cloud Illumination Calyx in Immortal Taiyi's hands was only an Approaching-Divine Medicine, whereas the one Sha Chen possessed was a true Elixir. Because his cultivation was demanding, and he didn't currently need to strengthen his vision, and also because the Elixir had not yet been nurtured to full maturity, he had not consumed it. But even so, his visual Divine Powers were already unmatched in the world.

Standing outside his cave dwelling, he could perceive vague outlines of its interior. If someone spoke within, he could see their surroundings within a radius of about ten meters. As for anything else, if he tried to pry or probe further, he would come up empty-handed. Although his eyes might not be superior to a Saint's, he had once compared them with Yang Jian's, and their visual acuity was comparable.

Sha Chen refused to believe that Lord Yuan Shi's eyes could be far superior to his own and Yang Jian's.

Thus, with an impassive face, he said, "Saint, you jest. My abode has but a few shabby halls and palaces, not fit for habitation." He continued, "As for the two plots of spiritual earth the Saint mentioned, they do exist. However, to say they are planted with countless Elixirs and Immortal Herbs would be an overstatement. They are merely used to grow some second or Third-grade Immortal Medicine, hardly worthy of a Saint's notice."

He even gestured to his left, as if to prove his point.

Indeed, Lord Yuan Shi, standing outside the cave, followed the direction of Sha Chen's outstretched hand and looked to the left. There was indeed a Spiritual Field there, planted with second and Third-grade Immortal Medicine. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Lord Yuan Shi frowned slightly and glanced to the left a couple more times, as if searching for something.

Sha Chen immediately felt assured. He can be certain that Lord Yuan Shi truly cannot see the situation of the two Spiritual Fields inside his dwelling; he's just bluffing! Because the Innate Earth and the Post-Heaven Earth were not to the left, nor to the right, but directly behind him!