Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 620 - 614: Significant Increase in Strength [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]_1

"Father, you've finally awoken."

The three Phoenix sisters immediately rushed forward, cheering and jumping for joy.

Siti and Yao Yue also let out a sigh of relief, similarly crowding around Sha Chen.

Sha Chen smiled faintly. "How long did this meditation last?"

Bai Luan replied, "Father, a total of one year, three months, and seven days."

Sha Chen nodded. He hadn't expected this meditation to last so long and was thankful that Lord Yuan Shi had not appeared during this period.

"During this time, do you know if anything significant has happened in the world?" Sha Chen couldn't help asking.

All of them shook their heads; they had all been cultivating in seclusion within the Flowing Sand River Cave, with no concern for the affairs of the world.

Sha Chen nodded again. It was best that they didn't know, as it proved they hadn't left. What happened outside didn't really matter to them since it could not affect them.

Sha Chen looked at the three Phoenix sisters again, his eyes lighting up. "When did your cultivation break through? You've already reached the Intermediate Stage of Semi-saint! Congratulations!"

Finally receiving praise from Sha Chen, the Phoenix sisters were overjoyed. They excitedly celebrated, transforming into phoenixes and circling above his head, then landing back on the ground.

Qing Luan said, "Actually, we broke through half a year ago. During this time, we have been solidifying our cultivation, improving our realm, and harmonizing our Divine Powers and Mana."

Bai Luan said, "Now, our strength is beyond comparison to before. In this period, we have devised a Tri-Phasma Phoenix Formation that, when executed together, can unleash power equivalent to that of a High-rank Quasi Saint."

The three sisters had all consolidated their cultivation at the Intermediate Stage of Semi-saint. Moreover, being phoenixes, their combat strength was already somewhat higher than that of other experts at the same realm. And having devised the Tri-Phasma Phoenix Formation, the combined power they could exert naturally allowed them to stand against ordinary High-rank Quasi Saints.

Siti nodded and said, "I've sparred with the three sisters and found that their strength has indeed improved tremendously; they can even fight me to a standstill now."

Sha Chen was also very happy. It was an unprecedented feat for the sisters to make such considerable progress, so he praised them again, making them ecstatic.

He then glanced at Siti and said, "It seems you have overcome your inner demons. Although your Mana realm is still at the High-rank Quasi Saint level, your Primordial Spirit has also taken on a tangible form, exceeding that of an ordinary Quasi-Saint."

Siti smiled. "This is all thanks to you. If you hadn't stood with me against Lord Yuan Shi, I wouldn't have had the confidence to confront a Saint."

"And although I was defeated in the confrontation with the Saint, over the past year or so, I've reflected continuously, thought deeply, and researched. I've come to realize there's nothing so remarkable about a Saint."

Sha Chen nodded with approval. "You're right, Saints indeed are not so remarkable. Take Lord Yuan Shi, for instance; his cultivation has reached the pinnacle of sainthood, yet he still couldn't defeat me. It's just as I thought, nothing more than that."

"Earlier, when I confronted Saint Zhunti, I also repelled him. My current cultivation level is incomparable to what it was back then. If I were to contend with Saint Zhunti with my current cultivation now, even outside the Great Territory, it would be hard to determine a victor."

Siti nodded firmly, saying, "Thank you."

She was genuinely grateful. Without Sha Chen, she probably would tremble at the mere mention of Zhunti's name, let alone have the courage to face him. Because Sha Chen had led her to fight against Saints, she had come to understand a truth: Saints are not truly invincible, and it is possible to resist them even as a Quasi-Saint. This realization also allowed her to become more open-minded, cleansing her inner demons. With countless years of accumulation, her Primordial Spirit finally took on substance.

"Master, I'm sorry, I haven't broken through yet."

It was Yao Yue's turn. She was the first to apologize because, during the past year and a half, her cultivation was still at the High-rank Quasi Saint level and had not broken through to Quasi-Sage Peak through enlightenment.

Sha Chen looked at her and said with a smile, "Although your cultivation hasn't broken through, your mindset, aura, and presence have long since become incomparable to before."

"Quasi-Sage Peak is not so easily breached. Besides, you don't have sufficient cultivation resources as a foundation. Breaking through isn't that simple."

Yao Yue pursed her lips. What Sha Chen said was indeed what she had thought and was also the truth. In fact, over this last year or so, she could have broken through if she had possessed enough cultivation resources. Having confronted a Saint in a life-and-death struggle and receiving the Three Pure Ones Taoism from Sha Chen, she had already comprehended them thoroughly and had further tempered her skills in combat with Saints.

It could be said that she had perfectly combined practice with theory. Her talent was not lacking either, and with the addition of Sha Chen's peaches and ginseng fruits, as well as various precious natural treasures, her potential had continued to soar. Thus, what she truly lacked was a solid foundation. To build a skyscraper from the ground, one needs the materials for its base. While cultivating in seclusion within the Flowing Sand River Cave, she had the concept of building a skyscraper but lacked the necessary sand and stone.

Sha Chen said, "I should have let you leave earlier, but Lord Yuan Shi's arrival delayed your departure."

"Now that your cultivation has reached a bottleneck, as long as you have enough cultivation resources, you can advance further. I will not hinder your future; from this moment, you can leave."

Immediately, Yao Yue knelt down and kowtowed three times to Sha Chen.

She pursed her lips and said, "Master, I am deeply grateful for your teachings. Having received the Dao Techniques you imparted and the honor of fighting alongside you against Saints is truly the blessing of three lifetimes."

"I had hoped to serve you for life, but I must leave now. Once I have made achievements, I will definitely return to repay your great kindness."

Sha Chen nodded. "Where do you wish to go? I will send you there with my Spatial Divine Skill."

Yao Yue was silent for a moment before saying, "To the lands overseas. The Journey to the West calamity has already begun, and the Three Realms and Six Paths are all shielded by the Heavenly Dao. The lands overseas are the most chaotic place."

"The more chaotic the region, the more opportunities there are. I plan to try my luck."

Sha Chen said, "This Journey to the West calamity might appear to be a trial for Buddhism, but by my calculations, this calamity is hardly less severe than the Divine Enthronement calamity. Therefore, you must be extremely careful."

Yao Yue promised with a salute. Soon after, Sha Chen created a spatial passage and sent her to the lands overseas.

Siti remarked from the side, "Her going overseas might be dangerous. The Saints surely know she has sided with you. Once she is in the lawless lands overseas, it's possible the Saints might personally take action to capture her."

Sha Chen said, "I understand. But a flower grown in a greenhouse will always be pleasing to look at, yet of little practical use."