Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years

Chapter 327 - 321: Reverse Versailles【Subscribe for Monthly Tickets】_1

This time, Yang Jian had entered seclusion because he had already given up his previous path and planned to borrow the Mountain-driving Whip and the Mountain Splitting Axe from Sha Chen.To succeed, he needed to be powerful enough to ensure that Sha Chen felt unthreatened and safe.

Sha Chen felt that Yang Jian chose to go into seclusion exactly for this purpose: to achieve a breakthrough as quickly as possible.

He was planning to tell the Three Holy Mother the so-called truth. Then, whether she believed it or not, he no longer intended to concern himself with her.

He also needed to continue his cultivation, striving to reach the Quasi-Saint realm as soon as possible.

At that moment, the Three Holy Mother said, "I know you’re avaricious and value profit highly, but I can’t offer resources like those from Yunlou."

"However, if you’re willing to share the truth and help my Second Brother get back on the right track, I’m willing to use the Treasured Lotus Lantern to aid your cultivation."

Then, to strengthen her persuasiveness, the Three Holy Mother continued, "My Treasured Lotus Lantern contains infinite Divine Power. Its sacred flame can help you temper your soul to be indestructible and immortal."

Upon hearing the Three Holy Mother’s words, Sha Chen fell silent for a moment. He then nodded and said, "Fine. But even if I tell you the so-called truth and you don’t believe it, there’s nothing I can do."

The Three Holy Mother said, "I believe you."

Sha Chen’s gaze flickered for a moment. He nodded and then said, "I need to check you to make sure you aren’t bringing anyone else before I can let you into the Flowing Sand River."

The Three Holy Mother said, "Fine. How will you check?"

Sha Chen then used his Divine Consciousness to scan the Three Holy Mother back and forth, which almost made her lose her temper several times.

Because Sha Chen’s scan with his Divine Consciousness made her feel an embarrassing sense of being naked before him.

Sha Chen also had the Three Holy Mother produce the Treasured Lotus Lantern to verify that nothing was hidden inside it before he opened the cave door.

「Inside the Flowing Sand River Cave.」

The Three Holy Mother stepped inside for the first time. Sha Chen had only shielded some key areas; most places were still visible. He had not used any Formations.

He didn’t need to use Formations to deal with the Three Holy Mother. The one who should be most worried was the Three Holy Mother herself.

Upon entering, she was immediately awestruck, her face a picture of shock and disbelief.

The Three Holy Mother had initially thought Sha Chen’s place would be desolate, all barren mountains and treacherous waters, but to her surprise, it was a paradise.

There were a thousand tiers of terraces and a hundred palaces. There was also a thousand-foot-tall tower, ancient and majestic, grand and radiant.

Upon closer inspection, the Three Holy Mother realized that the tall tower was actually a Magical Tool.

She gasped. "The Eight-Treasure Water Tower? How is it here?" The Three Holy Mother recognized the dazzling Eight-Treasure Water Tower.

In fear and astonishment, she said, "It’s rumored that the Eight-Treasure Water Tower was crafted by Lord Yuan Shi using the arms of the Water God Gong Gong. It contains infinite water power. Within it is a pool of divine water; mortals who drink it are cured of all diseases, and Immortals who drink it can purify their souls. It’s an exceedingly rare divine substance."

Sha Chen said, "You’re quite knowledgeable."

The Three Holy Mother replied, "Of course. When I was studying with my master, I spent fifty years just learning various kinds of knowledge about the Three Realms."

"Without sufficient knowledge and insight, one cannot learn anything. Master specifically had me study general knowledge for fifty years before allowing me to learn other things."

Sha Chen nodded slightly. Nuwa’s teaching methods are quite unique, he thought. But it must be said, everyone has their own way.

Nuwa’s approach was indeed effective for the Three Holy Mother. It broadened her horizons, increased her knowledge, and gave her wisdom, making her subsequent learning much easier.

The Three Holy Mother was indeed knowledgeable and well-informed, but because of this, her shock lingered for a long time.

"Is that... Post-Heaven Earth? No wonder you can cultivate here in peace! So that’s how it is. Hiss... no, wait. Is that also Post-Heaven Earth next to it? Is that a Peach Tree? A Sweet Osmanthus Tree? A Phoenix Tree? A Muddleheaded Willow? How do you... how do you have so many Innate Spiritual Roots?"

The Three Holy Mother stared at the several Innate Spiritual Roots, completely dumbfounded.

Acquiring even one of these Innate Spiritual Roots would allow someone to stand unparalleled, an object of envy and jealousy. Yet Sha Chen possessed four, and they all seemed to be exceptionally privileged kings among Spiritual Roots.

Then, she saw the dense expanse of numerous Immortal Elixirs planted atop the Innate Earth. As far as the eye could see, they were all First-class and Second Grade Immortal Elixirs.

First-class Immortal Elixirs, which outsiders could only dream of, numbered over a thousand stalks here, exuding a medicinal fragrance.

There were over ten thousand stalks of Second Grade Immortal Elixirs.

Other grades of Immortal Elixirs were too numerous to count.

HISS.

Weren’t there rumors that Sha Chen, who cultivated here, was avaricious by nature and valued profit highly? That it was because he secluded himself in this remote corner, too cowardly to venture out, that he was impoverished?

If this was considered impoverished, then what did that make her, Yang Chan? Absolutely nothing!

The Three Holy Mother was dumbstruck. Truly and utterly dumbstruck.

Looking at those Immortal Elixirs and Innate Spiritual Roots, she finally understood why Sha Chen’s strength had increased so rapidly.

To possess the wealth of a top-tier faction all to himself... if he still couldn’t advance quickly with all this, he’d be worse than a pig!

The Three Holy Mother felt a pang of envy as she looked on.

She remained in stunned admiration for a long while. Then she saw the Tai Chi Diagram, and a mere glance shocked her.

"Sha Chen... River Lord, you... you... are you related to Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad?"

"Yes, yes, that must be it! I’ve heard you possess the Plantain Fan, and now you also have the Tai Chi Diagram. It would make sense if you were connected to Lord Lao Zi. Could it be... are you his illegitimate son?"

Sha Chen rolled his eyes and replied, "I am not. However, he did want to take me as his disciple, but I refused."

At that moment, the proud Three Holy Mother felt her pride utterly shattered by Sha Chen’s words.

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad wanted to take Sha Chen as a disciple! He’s a Sub-Sage! A Sub-Sage wanted to take him as a disciple, and he refused?!

She had always been proud of her status as a Saint’s disciple, even though during the Divine Enthronement, disciples of Saints were as numerous as hairs on an ox.

But after the Divine Enthronement, those who still bore the title of a Saint’s disciple, let alone a direct disciple, were few and far between.

She was a direct disciple of Nuwa. Although "direct disciple" might have been a bit of an overstatement regarding their closeness, it was an indisputable fact that Nuwa favored her and had even passed the Treasured Lotus Lantern to her.

Her status was something to be proud of. Even after she descended from the mountain, Nuwa had specifically titled her the Three Holy Mother. This was to proclaim to the world that Yang Chan was Nuwa’s direct disciple, and that when the Three Holy Mother arrived, all gods should give way.

Initially, the Three Holy Mother took great pride in this and was quite conceited for a time. But now, seeing Sha Chen and hearing him say he had refused Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, her pride vanished without a trace.

The only shred of self-esteem she had left was the thought that Lord Lao Zi was a Sub-Sage, not a full Saint. Sha Chen had only declined a Sub-Sage; a true Saint hadn’t taken notice of him yet.

Before the Three Holy Mother could voice this thought, Sha Chen casually added, "By the way, the sage Laozi also visited some time ago. He also wanted to take me as his disciple, but I refused him too."

HISS.

The sage Laozi wanted to take him as a disciple, and he refused?! The Three Holy Mother was astounded. "Impossible! How could you possibly refuse a Saint? No, wait—why would a Saint even come here?!"

Sha Chen replied, "What’s wrong with this place? Although it’s deep beneath the Flowing Sand River, this location is already renowned throughout the Three Realms. And I, Sha Chen, am considered something of a genius, with considerable strength."

"Isn’t it natural for a Saint to take notice of me? Taking me as a disciple would show the Saint’s discernment."

He uttered these words as if they were a matter of course, yet as soon as he finished, he felt a little sheepish. It wasn’t that he was boasting; he was telling the truth, but it was perhaps a little disrespectful to the Saints.

If he had accepted a Saint’s invitation to become a disciple, then bragging like this would be perfectly reasonable. The issue was that he had refused a Saint, and the Saint had been somewhat angered by it; Tongtian Hierarch had even persisted relentlessly.

For Sha Chen to bring this up and brag about it seemed rather disrespectful to the Saints. ’You, Sha Chen, how audacious must you be to dare refuse a Saint?!’

Upon further reflection, Sha Chen felt a twinge of fear. He had initially considered mentioning that he had also refused Tongtian Hierarch—several times, in fact. But in the end, he didn’t say it. That would incite too much animosity and be far too offensive.

He wasn’t afraid of offending the Three Holy Mother, but he was afraid of offending the Saints. Who knew if the Three Holy Mother’s entry into the Flowing Sand River would attract a Saint’s attention? If it did, and he spoke carelessly, he would definitely be reprimanded by a Saint.

Therefore, Sha Chen didn’t want to say more. It was enough to awe the Three Holy Mother.

He had already discerned that the Three Holy Mother was proud and somewhat conceited, quite different from the elegant, dignified woman with a maternal aura she would become after giving birth to Chenxiang. However, this was quite normal.

She had just descended from Nuwa Palace, bearing the status of a Saint’s disciple. Traversing the Three Realms, everyone had to show her deference.

Even when she wished to visit her mother, Yunhua, the Jade Emperor would grant her more frequent access, sometimes even without restriction.

Such were the privileges of being a Saint’s disciple, a status even greater than Yang Jian’s. Actually, Nuwa and Lord Yuan Shi were of the same generation, and both were Saints.

Yang Jian was a grand-disciple of Lord Yuan Shi, belonging to the third generation. The Three Holy Mother, on the other hand, was a direct disciple of Nuwa, belonging to the second generation.

Strictly speaking, the Three Holy Mother outranked Yang Jian by a generation.

The Three Holy Mother naturally had the right and the grounds to be proud. However, having witnessed firsthand the situation within the Flowing Sand River Cave and heard Sha Chen’s words, her pride and arrogance had been shattered.

Now, she had become somewhat reserved.

She could not refuse a Saint, but Sha Chen had. On this point alone, she was on a completely different level from Sha Chen.

Sha Chen glanced at the Three Holy Mother, pondering. Since the Treasured Lotus Lantern can aid my cultivation and strengthen my Primordial Spirit, perhaps I can persuade the Three Holy Mother to stay longer. Maybe even borrow the Treasured Lotus Lantern...

He wouldn’t dare try to trade for it. Because that was Nuwa’s Magical Tool, given to the Three Holy Mother for saving people and aiding the world. If he dared to trick her out of it, Nuwa would descend upon him instantly to slay him. She was a Saint, after all. Sha Chen dared not provoke her.

As for keeping the Three Holy Mother here, telling her the truth was the bargaining chip. But how to make her stay longer... that would depend on his own abilities.

Having lost her proud heart, the Three Holy Mother now only wished to quickly ascertain Yang Jian’s situation and then leave immediately. This place... she had been too deeply shaken here.

The Three Holy Mother said, "River Lord, can you now tell me the truth about why my Second Brother refuses to see our mother?"

Sha Chen replied, "No rush. You are a guest, after all. Let me prepare a meal to entertain you."

The Three Holy Mother wanted to refuse. This place was too unfamiliar, and Sha Chen was too powerful, making her feel uneasy.

Sha Chen said, "Don’t worry, I won’t poison you or kill you for your treasure. Besides, apart from the Treasured Lotus Lantern, you have nothing else of value. And the Treasured Lotus Lantern can only be wielded by someone with a pure heart who knows the incantation."

He chuckled and said, "To be honest, my heart isn’t pure, and I’m not kind enough. I wouldn’t be able to use the Treasured Lotus Lantern at all."

The Three Holy Mother was taken aback, her face turning slightly red. To have her thoughts seen through like that... it was quite embarrassing. Check latest chapters at novel✦fire.net