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Chapter 342: The Young Ox Demon, Xi Xi, and the Half-Step Grandmaster (Part 1)
Chapter 342: The Young Ox Demon, Xi Xi, and the Half-Step Grandmaster (Part 1)
Whoosh!
The wind blew through the corridors, stirring the hanging strips of cloth and the bells on the door, creating a gentle tinkling sound.
The atmosphere seemed to fall into a deathly silence.
Ji Maoli, dressed in dark black armor, had deep and profound eyes that revealed a hint of perplexity. Slowly, the confusion dissipated, and his gaze turned deep and dark once more.
"The National Master is right. I, as the Pacifier of Turmoil in Grand Jing, can only restore order. How can I possibly shake the foundations of Grand Jing's state?" Ji Maoli said in a low, hoarse voice, with a sense of inevitability.
The old man in plain clothes glanced at Ji Maoli, smiled faintly, and then turned his attention back to the documents on the table regarding the Netherworld.
These documents were gathered from Heavenly Origin City, and he valued the information about the Netherworld.
To him, a sudden emergence of a force capable of influencing a Dao territory was worth his attention—it was an unpredictable variable.
"This variable is slowly growing and constantly expanding its influence."
"Initially, it was only in Thunderbolt City, then Golden Light Prefecture, and later, it reached Heavenly Origin City..."
"The influence is gradually expanding, but coincidentally, it's also related to this family. The signs of the Netherworld first appeared in Thunderbolt City, where Li Che and his family lived six years ago. At that time, Li Che was just a mover at the Wood Carving Shop in Thunderbolt City..."
"The first member of the Netherworld appeared around that time, and it was the Ox Demon..."
National Master Xie Yunshen, with white hair at his temples, had deep eyes. He arranged the information sent by the intelligence personnel stationed in Heavenly Origin City.
Ji Maoli sat across from him, silent.
He looked at the old man before him, who had nurtured three lotus flowers, with a complex expression. The old man's strength was not exceptional; his Martial Dao cultivation was barely at the Grandmaster level, and his Divine Energy was limited due to his inability to comprehend it. Despite his long years of cultivation, he had only managed to cultivate his temperament.
Yet, this seemingly unremarkable man stood at the pinnacle of power in Grand Jing. He had gained the trust of the highly cultivated Emperor of Grand Jing and was appointed as the National Master. With his own strength, he controlled and manipulated the various Divine Sects internally and plotted against the Great Li Royal Court externally.
Ji Maoli secretly admired Xie Yunshen, believing that cultivation was the ultimate measure of strength.
However, Xie Yunshen didn't seem to share this belief.
As if sensing Ji Maoli's gaze, National Master Xie Yunshen said, "Prince, don't look at me like that..."
"The Willful Golden Iron Staff incident caught me off guard... The Heavenly Treasury Inspector used ten years of his life to personally deduce the outcome, and it's unlikely to be wrong. I can't take it lightly."
"At the very least, we must make the monkey who obtained the Willful Golden Iron Staff appear."
Xie Yunshen stopped looking at the documents and took a sip of hot tea.
Ji Maoli nodded and slowly stood up. His towering figure exuded an oppressive aura, and beneath his armor, one could almost see the terrifying flesh and blood.
"National Master... Did you orchestrate the alliance between the Little Spiritual Sound Temple and the six sect leaders, including Gu Changqing of the Sky Pill Sect?"
"Did you know from the start that Lu Tai Bai would cause a stir?" Ji Maoli asked.
"If Lu Tai Bai didn't cause a scene, wouldn't all your plans be in vain, leaving you with nothing but empty words?"
The old man gently shook his teacup and gave Ji Maoli a peculiar look. "How could it be empty words?"
"If Lu Tai Bai didn't cause a scene and suppressed his anger, it would be like planting a seed in his heart. Just like how a sword cultivator's sword will eventually be unsheathed..."
"When the time comes, and the sect leaders are in constant conflict with each other, I'll have an easier time. What I fear is their close alliance, which would give me a headache as I'd have to find ways to create discord among them."
"But if Lu Tai Bai causes a scene, that's the best outcome."
"Just like how he's currently displaying his Calamity Sword, suppressing six sects with a single sword. He may feel satisfied for now, but what about after that?"
"Are we just going to watch him challenge the Divine Calamity Realm?"
"He'll become the target of everyone's arrows."
Xie Yunshen smiled and lightly tapped the table.
"I can't lose no matter what."
"It's better if Lu Tai Bai doesn't cause a scene... Someone else will eventually do so."
"The Netherworld isn't the type to endure humiliation either."
Xie Yunshen narrowed his eyes.
Ji Maoli's deep, dark pupils contracted slightly.
After a respectful bow, he turned and left.
The clanking of his armor shattered the thin snow as he disappeared into the second city's snowy landscape.
The old man's plain clothes fluttered in the wind as he walked to the railing of the small mansion. He watched Ji Maoli mount his horse and ride away in the strictly regulated second city of the Divine Capital, and his eyes narrowed.
Then, he lifted his gaze to the distance.
There stood an imposing eight-peaked, overhanging Divine Treasure Tower, spanning across the second city. It was mysterious, profound, and transcendent.
"Mechanisms, spatial teleportation, and the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus's Angry Third Prince..."
"Heavenly Treasury Inspector, the Netherworld..."
"Are you behind this?"
...
...
A fiery dragon horse, majestic and powerful, covered in fine dragon scales. Its hooves seemed to be on fire, melting the thin layer of snow on the ground.
Ji Maoli's armor clanked as he rode into the Pacifier of Turmoil's mansion. After dismounting, his soldiers immediately led the horse away.
Ji Maoli strode forward, his aura becoming increasingly intimidating. The air seemed to tremble, forming intense ripples that piled up.
He entered the courtyard, where four towering figures stood in armor, each surrounded by a dense smoke-like aura.
His gaze fell upon the last figure—Ji Lishou's death in Heavenly Origin City had left him with one less son.
Fortunately, he had a personal disciple who could fill the vacancy among the Four Heavenly Kings.
Ji Lishou's essence blood was merging with him, slowly... and this disciple would transform into Ji Lishou, becoming one with his bloodline.
However, for now, Ji Lishou couldn't be dispatched.
Among his four sons, Ji Lishou had the weakest cultivation and was the youngest. He could still participate in the Grand Gathering for the time being.
The other three sons, Ji Li Qing, Ji Li Hong, and Ji Li Hai, all exceeded the standards to participate in the preliminary banquet.
"To reveal the true form of that monkey… does the National Master believe that the Netherworld Monkey is hiding within the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect?"
"I still believe that the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect is staging a grand play, all to keep the Willful Golden Iron Staff within the sect..."
"Heavenly Origin..."
"They want to be the next Heaven-Defying Temple!"
Ji Maoli stood in the courtyard, his black hair flying in the wind, deep in thought.
His gaze swept across and finally landed on Ji Li Shou, who was disguised as his son.
The clanking of armor rang out, and the mountain-like figure bowed with a fist.
"Your Majesty."
With the clanking armor, a pair of sharp eyes emerged from beneath the figure.
Countless suits of armor flew up, accompanied by scattered divine energy, and slowly, this towering figure over three meters tall gradually shrank.
It transformed into a normal-sized body, a robust young man with eyes that shone like crimson glass.
"Zhou Chi Guo."
Ji Maoli looked at the young man before him, his eyes flashing, and a faint smile lifted the corners of his lips.
"Help me force the monkey to reveal its true face."
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...
In just one day, the news of Lu Tai Bai's sword suppressing six Divine Sect Masters spread throughout the entire Divine Capital like a storm.
In the nine cities of the Divine Capital, the story of Lu Tai Bai's majestic sword was on everyone's lips.
The six Divine Sects had joined forces, allowing their top three Dragon Whelps among the many Divine Children to enter the preliminary banquet. They aimed to eliminate the Dragon Whelps of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, completely losing the opportunity to participate in the main banquet of the Millennium Peach Victory Assembly.
Lu Tai Bai, in a fit of rage, charged towards the Little Heavenly Sound Temple. He unleashed the Tribulation Sword, which had touched upon the Dao Essence, to intimidate the six Divine Sect Masters. This forced the six Masters to make concessions and eventually offer up precious treasures for a bet.
This bet, like a massive wave rising on the Grand Canal, attracted everyone's attention, making everyone eager to witness this audacious gamble.
After all, this bet involved a top-tier Three Incarnations! Although it seemed like a joke, the fact that the Grand Master of the Little Heavenly Sound Temple would offer a Three Incarnations for a bet was surprising.
But when one considered that the Grand Master was a Divine Bird Saint, and his Three Incarnations were all Saint Divine Birds, it made sense.
Perhaps Lu Tai Bai was after the Saint Divine Bird.
Heavenly Yuan Academy.
A gentle breeze blew.
The thin snow gradually stopped, and the snowfall ceased. It was like rain, not a daily occurrence.
However, on this particular occasion, a few flakes fell.
Inside the courtyard.
After a day of rest, the Divine Children of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect and the Dao City's aristocratic families, who had experienced a failure, emerged from their gloom and regained their spirits.
Their Sect Master, Lu Tai Bai, had regained their honor by forcing the six Divine Sect Masters into a bet. If the bet failed, these Masters would have to pay a hefty price.
In the courtyard, a gentle breeze blew, and the cold air was biting.
But each child's heart was filled with fiery determination.
Xi Xi stood tall, her hands on her chest, her legs spread wide, exuding dominance.
Jin Taishui and the others moved away from her, but their eyes were filled with excitement.
"You only need seven consecutive victories to win. Xi Xi, you've already won one round. Win six more consecutively, and you'll be safe!"
Yun E hugged her chubby rabbit and looked at Xi Xi with kindness.
She had also lost in the first round, but she didn't mind. After all, she wasn't very skilled in combat.
Moreover, learning that they had been plotted against by the six Divine Sects made her feel more at ease.
"Emperor Xi Xi, screw them! They dare to plot against us, and they'll pay the price!"
The little fatty, Zhou Peng, clenched his chubby fists and shouted.
His eyes were filled with rage!
He hadn't gotten to eat the Millennium Peach, which was unforgivable for a foodie like him. It was more painful than having his flesh torn from his body.
Especially after hearing Xi Xi describe how fragrant the peach was, Zhou Peng felt like he was being whipped in hell.
His anger was uncontrollable.
Under the eaves.
The breeze blew, stirring the figures seated under the eaves, causing their robes to flutter.
Lu Tai Bai and Zhao Fang Zhou sat together.
Li Che and Zhang Ya were together, but there was an extra person beside them—Hong Shi Fo, the Heavenly Treasury Inspector of the Heavenly Origin Dao City, with a chessboard on his back. He had a smile on his face, showing no signs of feeling like a third wheel.
"Li Half-Saint, after returning to the Celestial Observatory, I reported this matter to the Grand Inspector. He agreed to arrange the Distinguished Guest Scholar's examination for you in advance..."
"However, this Distinguished Guest Scholar's examination may require the personal supervision and examination of the two Deputy Inspectors."
Upon hearing this, Li Che smiled and said, "That's fine. It doesn't matter who examines me. It all depends on my abilities."
Hong Shi Fo stroked his beard and smiled, "That's true. It doesn't make much difference who examines you."
"However, Li Half-Saint... the Distinguished Guest Scholar's examination at the Celestial Observatory is much more difficult than carving a Demi-Saint Divine Bird. You should be prepared."
Hong Shi Fo looked at the confident Li Che and, after some thought, reminded him, "Not all Demi-Saint Divine Bird Saints can become Distinguished Guest Scholars at the Celestial Observatory due to the higher examination difficulty."
Li Che's expression turned solemn upon hearing this.
"Inspector Hong, as a member of the Divine Sect, I am duty-bound to fulfill the bet made by our Sect Master with the other six Divine Sect Masters. So... after I complete the preliminary banquet's bet, can I accompany you to the Celestial Observatory?" Li Che asked, looking at Hong Shi Fo.
Hong Shi Fo waved his hand, "The Distinguished Guest Scholar's examination also requires several days of preparation. I came here to inform you, Li Half-Saint, to give you more time to prepare."
"The more you prepare, the better your chances of passing the examination."
"I also want to witness this grand gamble and see its outcome..."
"Three Incarnations, Four Imperial Sky Pills, Four Divine Armaments, Sage Scholar's Original Manuscript... Tsk tsk tsk, this is indeed a shocking gamble that will astonish the world. It's no wonder that the Millennium Peach Victory Assembly always has such attractive programs."
"Hong Shi Fo stroked his beard and burst into laughter.
"Husband, it seems like Xi Xi is about to begin!"
Zhang Ya's soft voice suddenly rang in Li Che's ear.
She couldn't help but clench Li Che's arm, and her heart couldn't help but feel nervous.
She had every reason to be nervous. Among the many dragon whelps of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, only Xi Xi was left to secure a victory...
Xi Xi still needed to win six consecutive matches to fulfill the bet.
"Don't worry, Xi Xi is very strong."
Li Che gently patted Zhang Ya's hand, comforting his wife.
In fact, both Li Che and Zhang Ya had strong confidence in Xi Xi, but as the moment drew near, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
Perhaps this was a common trait among parents, as their emotions often fluctuated with their children.
In the courtyard.
Xi Xi took out the peach branch, and four strands of Queen Mother Xi Wangmu's Divine Essence were now entwined around it.
【Preliminary Banquet Participant: Li Nuoxi】
【Queen Mother Xi Wangmu's Divine Essence: Four Strands】
【Qualification Verification Successful, Eligible for Dragon Whelp Banquet】
【Preliminary Banquet Prepared, Will You Attend?】
Xi Xi activated her Divine Essence, and as it merged with the peach branch, a prompt appeared before her eyes.
Xi Xi's plump face suddenly turned serious, and she took a deep breath, her little belly puffing out.
She sat cross-legged, and with a thought, she chose to attend the banquet!
"It's beginning..."
At the moment Xi Xi chose to attend the banquet.
Lu Tai Bai's eyes narrowed slightly beneath his two silver eyebrows. This bet was also a test for Xi Xi.
However, if Xi Xi could win six consecutive matches, the significance would naturally be extraordinary and exceptional.
"I wonder which Divine Sect's dragon whelp will come to stop her in this match..."
Lu Tai Bai leaned back in his chair, and a charcoal stove beside him emitted a warm steam, boiling water.
At the same time.
As Xi Xi infused her Divine Essence into the peach branch and chose to attend the banquet.
Little Spiritual Sound Mansion.
There was also a divine child sitting cross-legged, holding a peach branch, with five fingers clasped together, guiding the Divine Essence.
Little Spiritual Sound Mansion was bustling today.
The bet made by Lu Tai Bai and the six Divine Sect Masters had long attracted the attention of the entire Divine Capital, and it was said that even people in the First City's Palace Temple were watching.
With the matter brought to the forefront, losing would be truly embarrassing, and it had even escalated to the point of affecting the reputation of the sects.
Huang Mei the Archmage, Gu Changqing, Ning Caishen, Gu Cheng, Bai Bu Yi, and Zhao Chun Qiu, the six Divine Sect Masters, were all sitting under the eaves.
Meanwhile, the dragon whelp disciples of Little Heavenly Sound Temple, Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, Seven Treasures Divine Sect, and other Divine Sects had gathered in the courtyard, each finding a spot to sit cross-legged.
"Lu Tai Bai's personal disciple, Li Nuoxi, has received the blessing of the Netherworld's Mechanism Technique.
(End of Chapter)
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