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Chapter 377: Cheating in the Heaven-Earth Chessboard, Li Bansheng's Rapid Ascension to the Five Thou
Chapter 377: Cheating in the Heaven-Earth Chessboard, Li Bansheng's Rapid Ascension to the Five Thousand-Year Peach Orchard (Part 2)
Here, killing was permitted, and death was a real possibility.
Of course, if they encountered an unbeatable opponent, they could choose to withdraw from the Hero Competition through the heart-to-heart connection with the Western Mother's Divinity.
Regarding Liu Qing, Li Che had shown some restraint, mainly wanting to leave Liu Qing alive to fish in troubled waters. As long as Liu Qing survived, he would have a chance to compete for the other peaches.
Although Li Che couldn't pick peaches himself, he could continue to snatch them from others.
The more people sharing the peaches, the harder it would be to gather five.
This session's Hero Competition had many formidable opponents who kept Li Che on his toes.
Relying solely on divine power, there were still many strong cultivators who could challenge Li Che.
For example, the Golden Furred Dog from Witch Mountain, a Martial Sage Three Openings Cultivator with immense combat strength. As the grand disciple of Witch Mountain, he was not to be underestimated.
Additionally, there was Zhang Xuan Lei from Purple Mansion Sect, the father of Zhang Yunlong.
Li Che couldn't possibly get along with him, as Xi Xi had killed his son, and Zhang Xuan Lei had made it clear that the children's grudges would be settled by the fathers themselves.
Therefore, a battle between Li Che and Zhang Xuan Lei was inevitable.
Zhang Xuan Lei, as the first hero of Purple Mansion Sect, was also extremely powerful, aiming for the top spot in the Hero Competition.
Furthermore, there were the second and third heroes of Purple Mansion Sect, Zhang Xuan He and Zhang Xuan Yu, respectively.
The three major heroes of Purple Mansion Sect, all formidable cultivators from the top sect of Da Jing, were all aiming for the top spot in the competition!
Based on previous sessions of the Peach Banquet, it was highly likely that all three of them had a great chance of reaching the top position.
Of course, apart from these individuals, there were also Buddhist monks from Western Buddha Land, an influential foreign force that might even be the origin of the Evil Buddha.
In previous sessions, Western Buddha Land had never sent monks, but this time was different. It seemed like they had anticipated something.
Regardless, the Little Ling Yin Temple was known to be extremely troublesome, let alone the Western Buddha Land backing them.
There were also Ji Mo Li's disciple, Zhou Chenguo, and others...
"The pressure is indeed significant..."
"Without using martial arts, they are quite a nuisance."
Li Che's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
The most...
This session's Hero Competition had a loophole, or perhaps it wasn't a loophole, which was...
Perhaps...
It was possible for heroes to team up against a single opponent.
"Never mind..."
"Continue."
Li Che exhaled, his Niwan Palace slightly pulsating, his divine essence like a river tide.
Li Che seamlessly merged into the shadows of the Peach Orchard.
The Heavenly Chessboard hovered above the orchard, its intricate lines resembling a vast network of roads. This LV5-ranked chessboard had significantly improved stealth capabilities, making it undetectable even when suspended high in the air with its aura concealed.
Li Che, with his heightened perception, could clearly see everyone's situation. Since it was the first round, he didn't seek out the Golden Furred Dog, Zhang Xuan Lei, and others. Instead, he directly targeted the weaker participants, stealthily taking their peaches without them noticing.
Li Che didn't harm them either, leaving them to continue their struggles.
...
...
"Who's there?!"
The rustling sound of a peach tree filled the air as its branches and leaves brushed against each other, and then it moved eerily like a ghost, shifting its position.
Li Che, dressed in black, emerged from the darkness, his dark hair dancing wildly. He clenched his fist, and in an instant, a formidable divine energy gathered and intertwined, creating a terrifying pressure that felt like a crushing mountain.
A third hero from the Seven Treasures Sect stiffened, unable to even turn his head due to the overwhelming power.
He could only watch helplessly as a long, slender hand reached out and took his peach, leaving him sweating profusely and feeling utterly helpless.
The sound of the moving peach tree echoed.
The hero collapsed on the ground, panting heavily...
"Too strong! I'm a Martial Sage, but... my martial will and connection to the heavens told me there's a terrifying presence behind me, like an ancient true dragon!"
"I can't afford to provoke them..."
The hero was wise enough to back down.
He didn't have time for regrets; he knew that as time passed, the peaches would become scarcer, and he needed to encounter heroes of similar strength to compete for their peaches...
If he was lucky, he might gather five peaches quickly and advance to the second round.
...
...
In the Second District of the Divine Capital, the Celestial River Curtain flowed, creating a dazzling display.
In the projection...
The hero from the Seven Treasures Sect was shown sweating profusely, enduring his frustration, and bravely getting up from the ground, wiping away his sweat, and continuing his struggle.
"The Celestial River Curtain... it's too slow..."
"So fast! From taking the peach to disappearing without a trace, it all happened in less than a breath!"
"The Celestial River Curtain captures battle scenes, but... the opponent finished their battle too quickly!"
"Who is this person? How can they be so fast?!"
...
The Second and Third Districts of the Divine Capital echoed with exclamations.
Many people were curious about who was manipulating the Celestial River Curtain.
More importantly, the Celestial River Curtain couldn't lock onto the perpetrator's figure, even after they had done such a thing.
At the main banquet area, the Empress's beautiful face also showed a hint of surprise. Her long eyelashes trembled, and she narrowed her eyes with interest. The Emperor, equally curious, turned his head.
"Empress... are you playing a game?"
The Emperor couldn't help but ask.
The Empress pursed her red lips, "Your Majesty... do you think I'm playing?"
"The Heavenly River Divine Hairpin truly didn't sense the hero who obtained three peaches. This hero... must have used an extremely powerful concealment technique, evading the detection of the hairpin."
"Moreover... I feel that this hero's perception is incredibly strong, as if... they can accurately locate other heroes..."
"Your Majesty knows that I haven't even reached three-tenths of the refinement and control of the Heavenly River Divine Hairpin."
Hearing this, the Emperor paused.
"This hero... is indeed interesting..."
"I wonder who it is?"
Who was this hero, playing with such a novel approach? Everyone became curious.
"Other heroes are still studying the rules of the Peach Orchard, but this hero has already collected three peaches and intentionally left those heroes alive, creating chaos..."
"A hero with a plan indeed."
"Don't worry, at this rate of gathering peaches, he'll likely be the first to collect five thousand-year peaches and advance to the second round. The Peach Orchard will inform us when the time comes."
"He won't be able to hide for long."
The Empress smiled slightly, curious but unhurried.
...
...
The Heavenly Chessboard hovered, its intricate lines crisscrossing like a vast transportation network, capturing and encompassing everything beneath it.
This LV5-ranked chessboard had significantly improved stealth capabilities compared to its previous versions. Even when suspended high in the air, with its aura concealed, no one could detect it.
However, everyone else was clearly visible to Li Che's heightened perception, leaving them nowhere to hide.
Li Che didn't mind having an advantage. Why endure hardships when he could enjoy a smooth journey? With three peaches floating around him, he gently moved his mind, and the chessboard seemed to become an extension of his will, scanning the area.
Unfortunately, the Qianyuan Sect's true heir, Xi Kuang, was also the prince of the Dali Royal Court, so they didn't participate in this Hero Competition. Additionally, Huang Jian Jiu was dead, killed by Su Wuming...
This had created a significant gap among the heroes participating in the competition.
Otherwise, Li Che could have assisted the Qianyuan Sect's heroes in quickly obtaining peaches and advancing to the second round.
Even if the Qianyuan Sect's heroes lacked competitiveness in the second round, they could choose to withdraw with the peaches they had gathered.
Although withdrawing would have consequences...
Li Che didn't care about the impact because he possessed the Heavenly Chessboard, giving him an all-seeing perspective like the Eye of Heaven.
He touched the ground lightly, seamlessly blending into the shadows, and walked silently, his path accompanied by howling winds and dark shadows.
A moment later, a Hero appeared behind another.
This Hero was merely a Cynosure Tri-Flower Realm Grand Master, posing no threat to Li Che.
In an instant, suppression and the seizure of the Peach Orchard were complete.
Taking the Peach, he retreated into the shadows.
With the matter concluded, he brushed off his robes, concealing his accomplishments.
...
...
Boom!
The frost-covered grass suddenly exploded, as if blasted by an immense force, sending debris flying in all directions.
Zhang Xuan Lei's face was cold and stern, his expression as dark as if about to drip with water.
Divine Talismans exploded in front of him, but his brow twitched, a red dot like a jujube quivering, his divinity spreading like a tide, causing the air to ripple with wrinkles and waves.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Divine Talismans detonated, powerful waves of energy and aura intertwined, striking the Peach trees. These trees instantly displayed divine restrictions, blocking the aftermath of the clash.
Otherwise, with the aftermath of such a clash, the Peach trees might have been damaged, unable to continue growing Peaches.
Zhang Xuan Lei slowly raised his hand, countless bolts of thunder intertwining on his shoulders, condensing into a divine arrow of lightning.
"The Mystical Talisman Sect... seems quite close to the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect."
When Lu Tai Bai flipped the table, the leader of the Mystical Talisman Sect, Xuan Jiu Zhuan, sided with Lu Tai Bai.
So, at this moment, Zhang Xuan Lei's eyes flashed with intense killing intent.
His son was dead, and the overwhelming killing intent in Zhang Xuan Lei's heart could not be vented.
This Hero Competition was the time for him to unleash his pent-up killing intent.
In fact, unless he encountered a Hero from the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, Zhang Xuan Lei intended to kill whoever he met!
And the Mystical Talisman Sect... had a good relationship with the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, which included Li Che and Li Nuan Xi...
Just thinking about these two, Zhang Xuan Lei's anger surged like a raging river, and his killing intent was difficult to suppress.
So, he redirected his killing intent towards this cultivator from the Mystical Talisman Sect.
Pfft!
The lightning arrow pierced through, and Yang Ziyun, the third Hero of the Mystical Talisman Sect, turned pale, his defensive talismans continuously pierced.
He couldn't defend himself; the gap in strength was too vast!
Although he had the cultivation of the Divine Embryo's first transformation, facing Zhang Xuan Lei's overwhelming killing intent at this moment, he was not on the same level.
"I'll give you the Peach, just give me another chance!"
Yang Ziyun coughed up mouthfuls of blood and quickly took out the Peach he had just picked.
Zhang Xuan Lei appeared beside Yang Ziyun as if he had teleported.
His eyes were filled with intertwining electricity.
He opened his five fingers and took the Peach.
Yang Ziyun breathed a sigh of relief.
However, in the next moment, Yang Ziyun's eyes suddenly flashed with anger!
"You—"
Yang Ziyun's heart skipped a beat.
He hurriedly tried to recite a mental incantation to sever the divine connection to the Queen Mother's Temple...
However, a powerful thought forcefully poured into his mind, and the extremely terrifying rank pressure nearly twisted and screamed his Divine Embryo!
Behind Zhang Xuan Lei, a divine shrine slowly rose.
He stared coldly at Yang Ziyun.
"Chance?"
"You only have death."
Bang!
Zhang Xuan Lei clenched his five fingers, and Yang Ziyun, the Hero of the Mystical Talisman Sect, had his head explode.
A Divine Embryo shot into the sky but was caught by a greenish arm covered in lightning that suddenly reached out from the shrine, accompanied by endless fear. Yang Ziyun's Divine Embryo was pulled into the shrine.
Zhang Xuan Lei's black Daoist robe fluttered in the wind, his fingers holding a Peach, his face filled with ferocity and killing intent.
"Li Che!"
"I will take your Divine Embryo to feed my Temple God!"
Creak, creak...
The sound of bone-chilling chewing slowly echoed from the shrine.
It made each Peach tree seem to be stained with a bloody glow.
And Yang Ziyun's dead body fell onto the frost-covered grass, and the grass seemed to come alive, entwining his corpse...
But it was only a matter of a few breaths.
The corpse completely melted away.
Zhang Xuan Lei had two Peaches suspended over his shoulders, and he scanned the situation, narrowing his eyes.
"These frost-covered grasses..."
"They devour corpses!"
This Peach Orchard seemed more mysterious than imagined.
However, Zhang Xuan Lei didn't care about these details; he only had raging killing intent and the unbearable pain of losing his son!
"Li Che..."
"I will find you."
He spread his arms wide, and his wide-sleeved Daoist robe fluttered as he held the two Peaches. Zhang Xuan Lei's body shot out at high speed.
However...
His body had only just shot out a short distance.
Accompanied by several extremely sensitive Peach trees, Zhang Xuan Lei's body abruptly froze in place.
He slowly looked up.
Electricity intertwined in his eyes.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind blew through the Peach Orchard.
It was as if an ancient bell had been struck, and the sound exploded throughout the entire Peach Orchard simultaneously.
It echoed in the ears of every Hero still blindly stumbling through the maze like headless flies.
"The first Hero of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Li Che, has successfully gathered five Thousand-Year Peaches and advanced to the second round of the Hero Competition!"
"Successfully ascended to the Five Thousand-Year Peach Orchard."
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