Chapter 182: Chapter 182

Ao Lie was almost scared out of his wits. When did Sha Chen break through to become a Daluo Golden Immortal!? Last time they met, he seemed to possess only the cultivation of a Greater Primordial Golden Immortal. Only a few decades have passed, and now he’s reached the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm!? Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, Five Qi Towards Yuan... Has it become so cheap? Inconceivable.

Ao Lie was dumbfounded. He was sure that becoming a Daluo Golden Immortal wasn’t so cheap; Sha Chen was just too monstrous.

The Dragon Girl was also stunned for a moment, her surprise mixed with joy. Since her last visit, she knew Sha Chen’s strength had already reached the high level or peak of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal state. But she never expected Sha Chen could step into Da Luo so quickly. Such rapid progress was truly shocking and frightening. How many people got stuck at the peak of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm for a lifetime, unable to step into the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm!? Yet Sha Chen was able to surpass what most people couldn’t achieve in a lifetime in just ten or twenty short years. Inconceivable.

Sha Chen said indifferently, "It’s nothing. With a little more effort, you can do it too."

Ao Lie said, "Brother, stop joking. We’re not worthy."

Sha Chen responded, "As long as you work a little harder and don’t get too caught up in worldly thoughts, you can achieve it."

Ao Lie asked, "Like you, Brother, incessantly cultivating in seclusion, without rest?"

Sha Chen nodded as if it were a matter of course. "Of course. I just used the time you spent playing for cultivation, that’s all."

The siblings were both dumbfounded, then shook their heads.

Ao Lie said, "Brother, a single nap for me can last longer than a hundred or a thousand years, and I still haven’t reached your current level."

The Dragon Girl said, "Although our Dragon Clan relies on bloodline and physique to improve, and cultivating the True Dragon Body Forging Technique allows for significant enhancement, each realm also requires enlightenment. The higher up we go, the harder it becomes. Although the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm seems within reach to us now, it’s actually far away. It might be impossible to achieve in a lifetime."

The siblings were still very clear-headed. Although they had progressed quickly, they understood that being below Da Luo and stepping into Da Luo were entirely different concepts. Sha Chen was able to reach Da Luo, but they might not be able to. The determining factors were simply too numerous: besides the accumulation of Mana, there was the enhancement of the Spiritual Realm, and whether their own talents were strong enough. Most important was the comprehension of the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm. This sort of thing was deeply profound. Without someone to guide them, they might never even touch the threshold of Da Luo in their lifetimes.

For example, during the ancient era, before the Daoist Ancestor began preaching, the number of Daluo Golden Immortals could be counted on one’s fingers. After the Daoist Ancestor preached, Daluo Golden Immortals sprung up everywhere like a geyser eruption. This was the advantage of having guidance. Without guidance, it’s like a blind man touching an elephant, a small horse crossing a river, fishing for the moon in the water, or looking at flowers in a mirror.

Ao Lie felt somewhat despondent and said, "Brother, perhaps my sister might have a chance to step into the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm after more than a hundred thousand years, but I’m afraid I don’t have that opportunity in this lifetime." At the same time, he felt extremely ashamed. "I thought my cultivation was already something to be proud of; I was even smug about it. I didn’t realize I was trying to show off my axe in front of Lu Ban."

Sha Chen chuckled and shook his head. "Don’t belittle yourself. Maybe every cloud has a silver lining."

Ao Lie gave a bitter smile and shook his head. That was impossible. He knew his own limitations; he lacked the talent and opportunity. Even if the Dragon Clan poured all its resources into cultivating him, he wouldn’t rise. Otherwise, the entire Dragon Clan would have already done so.

Ao Lie said, "Brother, with your formidable strength, why don’t you teach our uncle a lesson? Make him restrain himself a bit so he doesn’t misstep and fall into the Jade Emperor’s scheme."

Sha Chen, however, shook his head. "I don’t have the time, nor will I go out."

The siblings were instantly troubled. Although they still hoped Sha Chen would take action, they also knew he truly wouldn’t go out. Thus, they were in a considerable dilemma.

Should they mention it to their elders and ask them to help awaken the Jinghe Dragon King? But just thinking about it, they felt it was impossible. The strength of the Four Dragon Kings... perhaps the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea was slightly more powerful, but the others were about on par with the Jinghe Dragon King. Moreover, they were of the same generation and very stubborn in their ways; they had neither the qualifications nor the power to awaken the Jinghe Dragon King. Even if the siblings went to the Four Dragon Kings, they’d probably be scolded. ’Adults are doing things, children shouldn’t interrupt.’

Seeing their predicament, Sha Chen said, "Well then, it’s still over three hundred years away. You have this opportunity to cultivate well and strive to step into the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm as soon as possible. Then the old Dragon King will obediently listen to you."

Ao Lie immediately cried out in distress, tears welling in his eyes, "Brother, please don’t say that. We’re not worthy."

However, the Dragon Girl noticed something different in his words. Her eyes lit up. "General, will you teach us?"

Ao Lie was stunned for a moment. His sister’s words... there was something different about them! Then, reacting with surprised realization, he knelt on the ground. "Brother, teach us the Da Luo Method!"

Sha Chen smiled. "How do you know I have the Da Luo Method?"

Ao Lie said, "I don’t know, but I know you have a way, Brother. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have said that."

The Dragon Girl said, "General is omnipotent. Please teach us."

When she first came, she thought Sha Chen was nothing. Then she was taught a lesson, witnessed Sha Chen condensing the Da Luo Dharmakaya, practicing Alchemy, and possessing so many Magical Tools. Not much time had passed, and Sha Chen had already stepped into the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm. If anyone said Sha Chen didn’t possess the Da Luo Method, she wouldn’t believe it. She had seen his talent; perhaps it was better than theirs, but not to an unbelievably heaven-defying degree. So, there must be a secret.

Sha Chen said, "Indeed, I have the Da Luo Method, and I can pass it on to you. However, you must remember one thing: it must not be passed on to others, nor can you tell anyone that I am the one who taught you."

Ao Lie and the Dragon Girl were stunned. They asked in confusion, "Why is that? If my sister and I really have the chance to step into Da Luo, you will have the greatest merit, and your name will resound throughout the world. Isn’t that wonderful?"

Cultivating two Daluo Golden Immortals... that fame would likely shake the heavens! Something so many yearn for yet cannot obtain.

Yet Sha Chen said, "That’s precisely why it mustn’t be spread; otherwise, you would be harming me. Just say whether you agree or not. If you don’t, I won’t teach you."

Ao Lie and his sister suddenly understood. This was Sha Chen—low-key, indifferent to fame and fortune, possessing such noble character, rarely seen in the world. Strength paired with restraint, capability coupled with forbearance. Such a person, capable of great deeds yet reserved, was truly admirable.

The siblings had already elevated Sha Chen to an unparalleled level in their hearts, even placing him above their own fathers. If it were them, they would definitely have announced it loudly, proclaiming how amazing they were. Low-key? That was for the timid. No, wait, there was also Sha Chen. He possessed a noble spirit.

The two immediately knelt, kowtowed, and swore they would not spread the word, begging Sha Chen to teach them.

Sha Chen told them to rise. "However, I won’t teach you for nothing. Let me be clear: I cultivate in seclusion and naturally lack provisions. Relying on the occasional things you bring when you return is truly negligible. Therefore, I need you to deliberately search for the resources I require—sufficient Elixirs and Immortal Herbs, or other heavenly materials and earthly treasures, that would allow my cultivation to advance. Do you agree?"

He laid his cards on the table. Reliance on their occasional gifts, which were like mere tokens, yielded pitifully little. But deliberate collection could amass vast resources.

Ao Lie immediately said, "Little brother understands." His gaze was stern and serious; it seemed he had already anticipated Sha Chen’s thoughts. He smiled. "I was worried before that big brother would refuse, so I acted indifferent. Now that big brother has mentioned it, I can bring him offerings openly and with pride in the future."

Sha Chen inwardly thought, I was careless. I should have mentioned it sooner.

The Dragon Girl said, "General, no, Big Brother, but I’m currently a thorn in the Dragon Clan’s side. It’s unlikely I’d receive resources from them anytime soon..." She looked down, filled with shame.

Sha Chen said, "It doesn’t matter. If you truly become stronger and step into the Da Luo realm, the Dragon Clan would carry you back on a ceremonial palanquin. That’s even more important to them than an alliance marriage with Lord Wu Qu Xing."

The Dragon Girl nodded in agreement. But internally, she resolved to help Sha Chen gather even more resources to repay his great kindness.

Sha Chen said, "Now that everything’s out in the open, I’ll teach you some of the Da Luo Method, and I’ll also pass on the complete True Dragon Body Forging Technique to you both."

Following this, he imparted the complete version of the True Dragon Body Forging Technique, along with his recent insights into it, to both of them. Ao Lie and his sister felt as if they had received divine aid. The Cultivation Technique was perfected, Mana within them became as vast as an abyss, and their cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds each day. Compared to before, they soared.

Then, Sha Chen taught them the Da Luo sections of the Tao Te Ching and the Green Duckweed Scripture, selecting the simpler parts for them. After all, one must eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. Neither of them had yet reached the peak of the Greater Primordial Golden Immortal realm, so there was no need for them to know too much about Da Luo matters yet. Teaching them some techniques was to help them avoid detours.

Yet, even so, the methods Sha Chen imparted were like divine assistance to them. Their Mana surged, becoming as deep as the ocean, as if countless years of blocked Mana had suddenly cleared.

This lecture lasted a year. Afterward, the siblings found a palace there to cultivate and did not rush to leave. Their Mana accumulation was now sufficient, and they didn’t need to expend too many resources. In fact, they both carried enough with them and didn’t require Sha Chen’s provisions. They made improvements, significant ones, just through comprehension.

Previously, they never had the chance to encounter the Da Luo Method. Now, Sha Chen was teaching them Laozi’s Tao Te Ching (Da Luo section) and the Tongtian Hierarch’s Green Duckweed Scripture (Da Luo section). Each contained the insights of a top-tier Saint. Combined with some of Sha Chen’s own experiences, it was a tremendous help to them.

Sha Chen had them cultivate in the palace, separate from his own practice on the Thunder Induction Platform, so they wouldn’t disturb each other. Get full chapters from novel_fіre.net

As for Sha Chen’s cultivation, it was extremely fruitful. With sufficient resources, his recent breakthrough, and the insights from two Saints’ Da Luo treatises, he progressed by leaps and bounds. He used the Shilong Zhenyuan to temper his body and strengthen his Da Luo Dharmakaya.

「Half a year passed.」

Sha Chen felt content and wished to continue his retreat, but celestial music began to sound outside. He looked up at the sky, where celestial maidens danced and Immortals played drums. Celestial music wafted through the air; dragons soared and phoenixes danced. Auspicious signs manifested, and a subtle fragrance filled the air.

Sha Chen furrowed his brows; this scene was all too familiar. It was the spectacle that accompanied an imperial edict from the Jade Emperor.

His heart skipped a beat. The previous intensification of heavenly punishment and the addition of thunder penalties hadn’t been this grand! This ceremony’s grandeur surpassed even that of the proclamation to recruit Sun Wukong, and was in no way inferior. Clearly, the Heavenly Court or the Jade Emperor placed great importance on this. Could it be that the Jade Emperor no longer plans to use a gentle approach but intends to issue a direct decree to reprimand me and force me to undertake the Journey to the West!? If so, what should I do!?