"The host has discovered an invitation from the Tongtian Holy Man to co-create a new world; you have the following choices."
"Option One: Accept the Tongtian Holy Man's invitation and receive the reward [Qingping Sword]. The Qingping Sword: a top-tier holy treasure of the primordial era, containing infinite sword light and the Magical Tool that suppresses the Sect of Interpretation's fortune."
"Option Two: Refuse the Tongtian Holy Man's invitation and receive the reward [Four Swords of Zhuxian]. The Four Swords of Zhuxian: four divine swords of the Sect of Interpretation that have now been damaged and placed within Fenbao Cliff by the Tongtian Hierarch for nourishment."
Originally, it was impossible for me to leave, and even less likely to join forces with the Sect Hierarch. Creating a new world and trampling the Heavenly Dao underfoot was indeed what I had in mind. However, I don't want to collaborate with the Sect Hierarch.
The Sect Hierarch is too insane; his methods and style are too overbearing. If he really did that, it would certainly draw the dissatisfaction of other Saints.
So if I really cooperated with him, I would surely offend all the Saints, and then they would all unite to fight against the two of us.
The Sect Hierarch is a disciple of the Daoist Ancestor, so he certainly wouldn't be in mortal danger in the end. However, I've already become a threat to the Heavenly Dao. If it came to the worst, the Saints would undoubtedly eliminate me.
Therefore, cooperating with the Sect Hierarch is even more dangerous than becoming his disciple, and it's something I cannot agree to.
Although I long for the Qingping Sword, paying with my life and changing my stance for it is a loss not worth the gain.
Even receiving the Four Swords of Zhuxian wouldn't be bad. Besides, I possess enviable Swordsmanship. If I could obtain the Four Swords of Zhuxian, I could certainly unleash their tremendous power. It would increase my combat prowess greatly.
Sha Chen merely pondered for a moment before refusing, saying, "The Holy Man jokes. I am but a minor character who solely wishes to survive in this chaotic world, to live in obscurity during the calamities of the Journey to the West, and to desperately cling to life."
He shook his head and said, "Creating a new world holds no allure for me, is not what I desire, nor is it something I wish to do."
"Therefore, I cannot accept the Holy Man's request. I hope the Holy Man will understand."
After his fervor, the Sect Hierarch also calmed down, staring intently into Sha Chen's eyes before suddenly frowning.
"I am certain that ever since you acquired the power of space, you have been exploring the creation of minor worlds. You too are dissatisfied with your lot and yearn to be the master of a new world."
"But what I really cannot comprehend is why you insist on doing this alone. It's impossible to achieve on your own. Why refuse when joining forces with me would make us unbeatable across the heavens and allow us to create a new world?"
Sha Chen just smiled, offering no further explanation.
The Sect Hierarch also did not press further. Sha Chen has mastered the power of space; he must be interested in creating a new world, he mused. His lack of interest now doesn't mean he won't be interested in the future. Our inability to cooperate now doesn't mean we can't work together later. If Sha Chen becomes interested in the new world, or if his exploration of spatial power reaches an impasse, he will certainly seek change and breakthroughs. By then, it will be Sha Chen seeking me out instead.
The Sect Hierarch declared, "Do as you will. If you wish to progress, you can't do without creating a new world. Otherwise, your only path is to destroy worlds. Hiding here, you cannot destroy the world, let alone comprehend the spatial changes within a world's destruction."
"If you desire progress, you must venture out. Hiding here, your only option is to create worlds. With your abilities and knowledge, there is no other way to create a new world except in alliance with me."
He then turned and left, not lingering any longer.
Sha Chen watched him leave, then poured himself a drink, picked up some food and took a bite, then chuckled as if he had thought of something amusing.
Yang Jian and the others had already gone into seclusion for Cultivation, leaving him alone here.
Sha Chen murmured to himself, "Creating a perfect, flawless new world is indeed very difficult. A world that could accommodate the mighty or even Saints is still far out of my reach."
"But to create a new world that could accommodate ordinary mortals and common immortals is quite feasible and could even contain a few Daluo Golden Immortals for Cultivation."
A smile touched the corners of his lips. "I may lack experience in creating new worlds, but I have experience destroying them."
I once crushed the Shiva World with my own hands, feeling the changes of space amid those tumultuous waves, coupled with the Space Dragon Pearl and the spatial worlds I had created myself.
Through various opportunities, my mastery of spatial power has reached Great Perfection.
I don't need to collaborate with the Sect Hierarch. As long as I continue to explore and slowly construct, I can independently build a new world.
Cooperating with the Sect Hierarch now means openly opposing the other Saints. The threat wouldn't just be the Heavenly Dao, but those Saints with their own wills and paths.
These Saints would not hesitate to eliminate me. I proudly believe my strength is no longer inferior to the Saints; even Saint Zhunti might not match me. However, I am not so arrogant as to think I'm invincible across the Saint Realm.
There are still those in this world I cannot defeat. At least, I currently lack the confidence to ensure victory against Lord Yuan Shi, who had undergone empowerment.
Moreover, there are beings more terrifying than Saints—the Daoist Masters—who have already become Dao and represent the will of the Heavenly Dao.
If I truly wish to trample the Heavenly Dao underfoot, I will have to confront the Daoist Master head-on.
Now that I possess Complete Realization of Space, my overall combat capability might not be invincible within the Saint Realm. However, even if I faced the former Lord Yuan Shi, I wouldn't necessarily lose.
However, I am certain that with my current strength, I am no match for a Daoist Master.
The precise strength of a Daoist Master is also unknown to me; the unknown is truly the most fearsome.
Sha Chen muttered to himself, "Once I achieve Power Great Perfection, perhaps my combined combat prowess will allow me to be unmatched within the Saint Realm."
"At that time, I'll fight the strongest Saint. Defeating the strongest Saint will surely prompt the Daoist Master to appear."
"Then I'll see the Daoist Master's true strength clear as day. However, to confront the Daoist Master, even reaching Power Great Perfection may not be enough."
His lips pursed, his eyes filled with resolve.
I am certain that to defeat or even to stand against the Daoist Master, I must surpass my current realm in both physical body and Mana Cultivation.
Both my physical body and my Mana Cultivation are still within the Quasi-Saint Realm. No matter how formidable they become, even if cultivated to the extreme, they probably wouldn't be a match for a Daoist Master who has become Dao.
I must break through the current realm.
Both my physical body and Cultivation must advance further.
Having realized this, Sha Chen chose to continue seclusion. But before that, he summoned the Four Swords of Zhuxian and began Refining them.
