Chapter 155: Chapter 149 - Da Luo Dharmakaya 【Looking for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets】_1
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM.
A myriad of thunders roared from above.
Sha Chen unrestrainedly displayed his might atop the Thunder Attraction Platform, using lightning to temper his body.
Even Chang E was dumbfounded and simultaneously shaken to her core.
My brother is truly amazing, to actually use divine punishment for body tempering! If it were anyone else, they would probably have long since turned to ash. Watching that divine punishment, her heart trembled, and every pore on her skin resisted it. If she were the one facing it, merely relying on her physical body to withstand it, she feared that under the hundredfold strengthened lightning punishment, she would turn to ash in an instant.
Even Chang E, who was about to step into the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, felt this way, let alone Jin Chanzi reincarnated from a mortal body.
At this moment, Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation held Sha Chen in boundless awe and yearning. He knelt on the ground, praying devoutly, tears brimming in his eyes.
He had trekked across mountains and rivers for over a decade because he wanted to learn skills. Even he felt that the likelihood of successfully completing the Journey to the West was slim and that he would likely die along the way, but he still resolutely set out to do so.
But now, he had become a disciple under Sha Chen. He would also learn such skills, which naturally filled him with joy.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
The lightning punishment grew stronger and persisted for half a day.
Just as Chang E worried that Sha Chen might not be able to endure it, she suddenly discovered with alarm that his body was radiating a powerful light; his physical body seemed to emit a brilliant radiance.
The acupoints all over his body opened up, and one could clearly see each point as if vortexes swirled within them. The human body is a tremendous treasure trove, and each acupoint conceals infinite power.
Sha Chen had now activated his acupoints, unlocking the treasure trove of the human body, and forged his Da Luo Dharmakaya. From now on, his physical body would transcend the ordinary and become sanctified. He had now achieved the Da Luo Dharmakaya.
In the primordial era, he was at the level of a Great Witch. The attainment of the Da Luo Dharmakaya during the primordial era was something few among the Witch Clan achieved, let alone other races.
Only the Demon Clan, naturally inclined to use their bodies to dominate, had more members who achieved this. However, by that era, the Demon Clan had already gone to listen to the teachings of the Daoist Ancestor and cultivate Mana. In terms of physical strength, they gradually fell behind, unable to keep up with the level of their Mana. Consequently, very few of the Demon Clan reached the level of Da Luo Dharmakaya, especially in the later period of the primordial times.
During the times of Divine Enthronement, the Sect of Interpretation almost wiped out the Demon Clan. They inducted them and then cast them into the Ten Thousand Fairies Formation, where the majority perished. Not everyone who died was entitled to be listed in the Investiture of the Gods. Those not listed on the Investiture of the Gods almost all reincarnated or lacked even the qualifications to reincarnate, let alone continue to dominate the Three Realms.
This meant that those who cultivated their physical bodies to the level of the Da Luo Dharmakaya were exceedingly rare, mostly being formidable beings who roamed the Three Realms. For example, Yang Jian is rumored to have formed his Da Luo Dharmakaya a hundred years ago; the Bull Demon King also formed his a thousand years ago. These were all ruthless figures. Now, the list of such fierce individuals had to include one more name: Sha Chen.
Chang E’s heart rejoiced; she was happy for Sha Chen’s breakthrough. The thunder ceased, and Sha Chen had made his breakthrough.
The Da Luo Dharmakaya rendered Sha Chen’s body even more formidable; his muscles looked like true dragons clinging to his frame. His aura alone was enough to stop a child from crying at night. A single glance from him could feel oppressive.
Chang E understood that with the formation of the Da Luo Dharmakaya, Sha Chen’s strength would become even more terrifyingly great. Mere possession of the Da Luo Dharmakaya was enough to contend with Daluo Golden Immortals. She knew that Sha Chen’s Mana cultivation had reached the critical point of the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, just one step away from breaking through. Once he broke through, his body and Mana would soar together. Under the heavens, there likely wouldn’t be anyone among the Daluo Golden Immortals who could match Sha Chen.
Chang E was inwardly astonished. Probably no one would expect that a demoted general, in a place of exile like Flowing Sand River, could secretly cultivate to such a heaven-shocking, ghost-weeping extent. If the Jade Emperor knew of my brother’s capabilities and talent, would he regret handing him over to Buddhism?
She found it secretly amusing and had no intention of informing the Jade Emperor. She eagerly awaited the moment Sha Chen would astound everyone, longing to see the shocked faces of the Jade Emperor and his circle.
The Giant Que Sword was originally immensely heavy; even Sha Chen had previously found it slightly burdensome to lift. But now, he casually grabbed the Giant Que Sword. It felt as light as a feather, as trivial as a down. He handled it with ease, wielding it to send out streams of sword energy. The Giant Que Sword was like a toy in his hands, wielded as easily as an extension of his own limbs.
Chang E couldn’t help but clap and dance, cheering for Sha Chen. Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation was stunned and then overwhelmed with joy, realizing that if he could learn these skills, the world would be wide open to him.
Sha Chen casually tossed the Giant Que Sword onto the ground. The breakthrough of his physical body indeed brought him joy, but not enough for him to lose his composure. He was always aware that even a Daluo Golden Immortal was just high-end combat power in this era, far from being among the strongest. As for leaving after the breakthrough, he hadn’t considered it at all.
Sha Chen also discovered that after his physical breakthrough, the system unexpectedly offered no choices, which left him somewhat disappointed.
"Master, please teach this disciple your Divine Powers."
As soon as Sha Chen took his seat, Jin Chanzi immediately served a cup of tea and knelt to seek guidance.
Sha Chen took the cup and drained it in one gulp before saying, "Rise and sit down. We need to talk."
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi sat down, overwhelmed with excitement.
Sha Chen looked at him and asked, "You wish to learn Divine Powers. Do you still remember your purpose?"
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi hesitated for a moment before replying seriously, "I remember. I want to resurrect Hanshan. I want to uphold justice and carry out the will of Heaven."
"The Dao?" Sha Chen mused with a smile. "It’s a bit early for that."
He continued, "The Divine Power to revive the dead and mend bones is not a brute force technique; it’s an Alchemy technique that strengthens the Primordial Spirit and Mana. The other type of cultivation increases physical strength, extends longevity, and enhances sustained combat ability—it’s for direct confrontations."
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi said, "This disciple wishes to learn both."
He didn’t just want to revive Hanshan; he also desired powerful means of self-preservation. He had witnessed Hanshan drown, powerless to help. He had wanted to take revenge on those villains but was utterly helpless. If he had possessed such earth-shattering, spirit-shaking abilities, Hanshan wouldn’t have died. In other words, he wanted to learn the abilities to revive the dead and mend bones, but he also wanted to learn techniques to avoid calamities and disasters.
Sha Chen was pleased. "I can teach you. Whatever you want to learn, I can teach you."
Jin Chanzi immediately kowtowed in thanks, filled with excitement. But then, Sha Chen threw a bucket of cold water on the situation, leaving the reincarnated Jin Chanzi completely dumbfounded.
Sha Chen said, "I can teach you. However, in this lifetime, you are not allowed to learn even a single word of any Cultivation Technique or Divine Power. I want you, in this lifetime, to die on the road."
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi was stunned. He wants me to die on the road? And I’m not allowed to learn? What in the world is going on?!
Sha Chen glanced at Chang E, signaling for her to explain.
Chang E did not hold back. "Chen Liu’er," she said, "you are actually Jin Chanzi reincarnated. Your master in your previous life was the Tathagata Buddha of Lingjiu Mountain..."
She revealed the mystery of Jin Chanzi’s origins—a decision Sha Chen had made after deep contemplation, choosing Chang E to do the explaining. The reincarnated Jin Chanzi had the right to know the truth of his past, and Sha Chen planned for him to retain his memories through reincarnations. This was so Jin Chanzi could later verify everything Sha Chen was about to tell him, and from the depths of his heart, completely break away from Buddhism. While Buddhism wanted to strengthen Jin Chanzi’s devotion to their teachings life after life, Sha Chen planned to do the exact opposite: to nurture Jin Chanzi’s rebellious heart. He even looked forward to the day when Jin Chanzi, having achieved great merit, would no longer call himself ’this humble monk,’ but instead ’this humble Daoist.’
As Chang E recounted the reincarnated Jin Chanzi’s past lives, he listened, dumbstruck and filled with complex emotions.
So, I was a disciple of Buddhism all along! No wonder they were always so amicable towards me, ever since I was a child. No wonder the Buddhist Law felt so simple and easy to understand when I practiced it. I finally understand why those monks, who were clearly my seniors and whom I had wronged, never dared to act rashly. They didn’t even dare to scold me. It was because I am—or was—a disciple of the Tathagata Buddha. But that was a former life. In this life, I am an independent individual, regardless of who I was before. My current memories don’t include those of my past life. Besides, even the ’me’ from that past life didn’t completely agree with Buddhism’s ideology.
After Chang E finished speaking, Sha Chen continued, "Jin Chanzi—I still think this name is more appropriate for you. In your past life, you were a disciple of the Tathagata Buddha. Are you still willing to return to his tutelage?"
Jin Chanzi remained silent for a long time. Then, he said, "The Fairy has already explained it. My beliefs in my past life differed from those of the Buddha, and then I was plotted against by the other Buddhas and forced to reincarnate into the mortal world." He looked up at Sha Chen and stated seriously, "I am a new person now, no longer the Buddha’s disciple from a past life." Then he added, "Also, please, Master, do not call this disciple Jin Chanzi. That name feels too unfamiliar to me."
Sha Chen nodded. "I am gratified that you have this awareness. Now, let me tell you why I do not want you to cultivate in this lifetime. If you do, it will be discovered that I was the one who taught you."
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi exclaimed, "Let them discover it! With your abilities, Master, we can march on Lingjiu Mountain and make the Buddha abdicate. How about that?"
Sha Chen felt a bead of sweat. You overestimate me.
He coughed and said, "Although I possess some strength, I am indifferent to fame and fortune. I dislike fighting and killing and wish even less to be involved in disputes."
"Had you not pleaded so earnestly, I would not have wanted to accept you as a disciple, nor would I have wanted to impart Divine Powers and Cultivation Techniques to you. If you insist on being ostentatious and cultivating in this lifetime, then our master-disciple bond is severed; you may leave."
HISS.
Is he really sending me away?
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi was startled. He quickly kowtowed, admitting his mistake. "This disciple was wrong! I will not be presumptuous. Since Master does not allow this disciple to cultivate in this lifetime, then I shall not. Please, Master, don’t send this disciple away!"
After three resounding kowtows, and with Chang E helping to persuade him, Sha Chen finally relented and forgave him.
The reincarnated Jin Chanzi then asked, "This disciple will not cultivate in this life. But in the next, will I still be able to remember you, Master?" His expression was complex as he added, "Perhaps, in the next life, I’ll be someone else entirely."