Ironwood Seven

Chapter 78 - Muzha Breaking into Flowing Sand River [Voting Requested]_1

Chapter 78: Chapter 78 - Muzha Breaking into Flowing Sand River [Voting Requested]_1


Sha Chen was stunned for a moment but still refused without hesitation.


He didn’t want to offend Muzha. In fact, he didn’t want to offend anyone at all; he just wanted to lay low. If anything was wrong, it was all his fault. As long as no one disturbed him and let him quietly grow stronger, that would be fine.


So, Sha Chen said, "Master, why trouble yourself over a mere disgraced general like me? This place is nothing but a filthy gutter, so why are you so persistent?"


Muzha asked, "Does that mean you’re planning to refuse this poor monk’s request?"


Sha Chen sighed. "Are these your own intentions, Master, or are they the Bodhisattva’s?"


Muzha frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"


Sha Chen said, "I am a demoted general of the Heavenly Court, here to be punished. First, you asked me to Journey to the West, and now you want to enter my cave. Are you trying to undermine the Heavenly Court?"


Muzha’s expression changed slightly, and with a snort, he said, "You’re no longer a person of the Heavenly Court."


Sha Chen said, "Even if I’m no longer a person of the Heavenly Court, at least my heart is still with it. A melon forced off its vine is not sweet."


Muzha Walker’s gaze flickered, seemingly hesitating whether to forcibly enter, but ultimately he decided to give up. Then, he put on a smile and said, "General for Folding the Curtain has a steadfast will, and this poor monk admires it."


Sha Chen quickly replied, "As expected, the Master came to test me. Please rest assured, I have a steadfast will and will definitely not cause trouble to anyone. I will quietly serve my punishment here."


Muzha’s mouth twitched. He laughed awkwardly and said, "Well, that’s good. I will speak to His Majesty the Jade Emperor on your behalf and ask for a pardon for your crimes."


Sha Chen said, "Please don’t. I deserve my punishment. Master, do not show too much mercy; let me make amends for my errors."


Muzha left without saying a word. If I speak, I might end up cursing someone, he thought. Sha Chen’s flattery had left him at a loss. The reason he gave up was also because of Sha Chen’s words just now, "A melon forced off its vine is not sweet." I was too rash, Muzha thought. If I had forced Sha Chen to become a monk and accompany me on the Journey to the West, he wouldn’t have been sincere, and it would have been a loss for no gain. Buddhism requires absolute loyalty, as well as gratitude that brings one to tears, not a heart full of resentment.


After getting out of the water, Muzha sighed. I almost ruined Master’s plan, he thought, murmuring an acknowledgement of his transgression before returning to the shore.


He transformed back into the appearance of a robust man.


Jin Chanzi the Third quickly asked, "My disciple, where’s the immortal?"


The robust man said, "He refuses to come out, perhaps feeling that this disciple’s heart is not sincere enough." He shifted his gaze and added, "However, in his words, he mentioned you, Master, several times, as if blaming you for lacking sincerity."


Jin Chanzi the Third was stunned for a moment, then said in astonishment, "Could it be that the immortal thinks this poor monk should go in and pay respects? That makes sense, but I can’t swim. What if I drown?"


The robust man rolled his eyes and said, "Master, have you forgotten? With the immortal inside, how could he let you drown!?"


Jin Chanzi the Third nodded, feeling it was reasonable.


The robust man then said, "Master, wait a moment. If this method does not work, this disciple will go and find some friends to help." Having said that, he took his leave.


Jin Chanzi the Third waited and waited, but as the sky darkened, the robust man still hadn’t returned.


He cursed under his breath, "It seems that disciple is lazy and has found a place to loaf around. This poor monk won’t wait any longer and will go see the immortal myself!"


Then, he came to the riverside and tentatively dipped his foot into the water, feeling frightened.


In fact, Elder Jin Chi, Muzha, and Great White Plane were all hiding and watching. Seeing how cowardly Jin Chanzi the Third was, they all sneered secretly.


Sha Chen was extremely nervous inside the Formation. At the same time, he cursed Muzha countless times. Muzha is truly hateful! He actually incited Jin Chanzi the Third to jump into the river, clearly intending for him to die here and blame it on me!


I want to go out directly and send him away, Sha Chen thought, but I’m worried Great White Plane and Muzha will take advantage of the situation to invade. He hesitated for a moment.


Jin Chanzi clenched his teeth, closed his eyes, and jumped into the river, determined that if he didn’t see the immortal, he would see the Buddha.


As soon as he entered the water, he floundered. "Help, save me! Save me, please! I can’t swim! I’m going to drown! Disciple, save me! Immortal, save me! Bodhisattva, save me! Buddha, save me!"


As Jin Chanzi the Third sank, he swallowed a lot of water and was about to drown.


"Noticing that the Lucky Person Jin Chanzi is calling for help, the host has the following choices."


"Option one: Save Jin Chanzi. Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-tier pagoda. Reward: [Hero Spirit Formula]. Spirit Summoning Decree: One of the three thousand Dao Techniques, practicing it can strengthen the soul, even giving birth to one’s own spirit."


"Option two: Ignore him, let him die, and receive the Magical Tool [Nine-ring Tin Stick]. Nine-ring Tin Staff: A Buddhist Magical Tool containing the power to subdue demons and evil."


Sha Chen was indecisive but ultimately decided to save the man. He knew that the people outside would love nothing more than for Jin Chanzi the Third to die there so they could place the blame on him. He couldn’t let them have their way. Even if it was a bit dangerous, he still decided to act and save the man.


He activated his Magical Tool, flew out of the Formation, and was about to carry Jin Chanzi the Third ashore. But a golden light flew in from the distance, knocking down his crescent shovel, evidently preventing him from saving the man.


Sha Chen was shocked. The attacker was hiding far away, concealing their presence, but Sha Chen knew it was that rascal Muzha.


Sha Chen tried to save him with the Undefined Flying Rings, but they too were knocked down by the golden light.


As Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation was about to drown, Sha Chen, out of desperation, tore a small opening in the Formation. He reached out with a hand transformed into a mighty celestial handprint, intending to scoop up Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation.


At that moment, another golden light flew towards him. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a sword aimed at severing his arm.


Sha Chen grew furious. "Is this ever going to end?"


He raised his hand and slapped back, intending to counter the Golden Light Flying Sword with his bare palm.


Oh no! My flying sword can cut through metal and jade. General for Folding the Curtain’s arm might be chopped off! He’s not going to blame me, is he? Muzha, hiding in the distance, thought with a start.


BOOM!


Underwater, after Sha Chen’s palm struck out, the Golden Light Flying Sword was instantly flattened into scrap metal.


Muzha was dumbfounded.


How can his physical body be so strong? It must be that my flying sword lost its proper power upon entering the Flowing Sand River, Muzha mused with a frown.


Muzha frowned, then flew off to take action himself. However, he still concealed his presence.


After smashing the flying sword, Sha Chen, supporting Jin Chanzi the Third with one hand, broke through the water’s surface, ready to throw him onto the shore.


At that moment, a golden light flew in from afar, dove into the water, and headed towards the Formation, attempting to enter the cave.


Great White Plane, who was in the sky, stopped in his tracks. Stroking his beard, he smiled and said, "Since Buddhism wants to take matters into their own hands, this old man might as well step aside." He then chuckled and turned away to leave.


The golden light entered the water, aiming for the cave.


Sha Chen snorted coldly. He had anticipated such a situation.


The Undefined Flying Rings instantly attacked the golden figure, but it was swiftly dodged. The figure was about to reach him. Sha Chen could clearly see the face of the person within the golden light: it was Muzha.


However, that scoundrel was still trying to be sneaky.