I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1236

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1237: Return to the Great Tomb Chapter 1236: Chapter 1237: Return to the Great Tomb “Oh?”

“How can we not go there?”

Li Xiaobai asked.

“Since the last time the tomb was opened, it seems that many powerful figures have broken in, provoking the wrath of the high monks from the Buddhist Sect. Now, they have dispatched skilled fighters to strictly control the entrance of the tomb. Not only are cultivators strictly forbidden to enter, but even lingering nearby would result in being captured by the disciples of the Buddhist Sect. Nowadays, no unrelated cultivators dare to approach the mountain range where the tomb is located. Brother, you have come too late. It is said that the items within the tomb were looted long ago.”

The cultivator sitting beside the table said, sighing deeply, lamenting that this move by the Buddhist Sect did not even leave any soup for them, the Loose Cultivators, to drink, indicating that their actions were too overbearing.

“Has there been any disturbance in the tomb recently?”

“What do you mean by causing mischief?”

Li Xiaobai continued to ask.

“Several days ago, suddenly a radiant light shone from the tomb, and the aura was terrifying, clearly indicating the emergence of a great terror, but it was just for an instant, and soon it calmed down again. The Buddhist Sect takes this very seriously, and it is said that a monk from the Saint Realm will soon come to take charge and explore the matter.”

The cultivator continued.

Li Xiaobai understood in his heart; needless to mention, the terrifying aura must be caused by Xiao Lao Di. Fortunately, the high-level monk from the Buddhist Sect had not yet arrived, and there was still an opportunity to sneak into the tomb. The main trouble was how to avoid the eyes of the monks.

The last time he entered, he had used the Tomb Entry Divination Talisman from Xiao Lao Di to pass through directly, but this time, without a superior's help, he needed to think of another method.

“Very well, waiter, put this meal on the tab of the Blood Demon Sect. Today's expenses will be covered by the Blood Demon Sect!”

Li Xiaobai stood up, leaving those words behind as he departed with Ji Wuqing and Ergouzi.

The people at the table were dumbfounded, their eyes revealing a hint of fear, realizing that the man was a cultivator from the Blood Demon Sect, and judging from his tone, he evidently held a not low-ranking position within the sect. For such a high-up figure to share a table with them was astonishing!

The shopkeeper was also shocked; what was a person from the Blood Demon Sect doing in the territory of the Buddhist Sect?

As Demon Buddha and Buddhist are inherently incompatible, like fire and water, could it be that the two major forces were on the brink of war?

Coming to Central City for the second time, Li Xiaobai was already familiar with the path, and after winding through various routes, he moved towards the rear part of Central City, near the mountain range.

Before reaching the foot of the mountains, Li Xiaobai could already see several monks hovering in the sky, each wearing grey monk robes, their eyes shining as they surveilled the area below.

“Amitabha, benefactor, please stop!”

A voice floated into Li Xiaobai's ears, sounding as soothing as jade.

Immediately after, several monks floated over and landed in front of Li Xiaobai and his group, looking amiable and emanating a sense of Buddhism, but their eyes were keenly sizing up the odd combination before them–a man, a chicken, and a dog, feeling like they had heard of this group formation somewhere.

But looking at their fierce and evil appearance, they couldn't quite recognize them, and for a moment, they were unsure of how to proceed.

“Amitabha, well said well said, may I ask what brings you sirs here?”

A young monk stepped forward, clasped his hands together, bowed, and asked slowly.

“For my part, having newly arrived, I heard that strange things have emerged from this tomb, so I came to investigate.”

Li Xiaobai stood with his hands behind his back, oozing confidence.

He knew that there were numerous eyes watching from above the range, ready to intervene immediately if anything seemed amiss, and at such a time, showing weakness was not an option.

“You may not be aware, but recently a great terror emerged from the tomb, and to ensure the safety of the world's people, the high monks of the Buddhist Sect have issued an order that no one shall enter until we have slain the demon and exorcised the evil. It will not be too late for benefactor to enter then.”

The young monk smiled cheerily as he spoke, the hidden meaning clear–this was the domain of the Buddhist Sect, and outsiders were not allowed to enter.

“So that's how it is, but if we wait for you to subdue the demons and capture the monsters, wouldn't the treasures all be taken by the Buddhist Sect? By then, what use would it be for me to enter?”

“Why not let me enter the tomb first, to help you subdue the demons and exorcise the monsters? In exchange, just let me take a couple of treasures from inside. With my cultivation level of the Saint Realm, flattening a mere tomb shouldn't be a problem.”

Li Xiaobai calmly disclosed his background, appearing as an extraordinary expert.

The monk across from him was taken aback, his pupils slightly dilating, reassessing the person before him, and cautiously asked: “May I ask which sect does the benefactor belong to?”

“I am a Core Elder of the Blood Demon Sect, Xueyuan.”

“I am well acquainted with your Abbot Master Wuyan; if there's anything, I can discuss with him directly. Why not let us pass first?”

Li Xiaobai spoke dominantly, his eyes flashing sharply: “I have not sensed the presence of any other cultivators from the Saint Realm here, and I suspect you cannot stop me either, so it's best not to exert futile effort.”

“Amitabha, the benefactor misunderstands. In two hours, Master Wuyan of our Buddhist Sect will arrive. Why not move to the pavilion to rest first? When Master Wuyan arrives, the two of you could have tea and enjoy yourselves?”

Despite Xueyuan's identity from Blood Demon Sect failing to intimidate this young monk, the latter remained neither humble nor arrogant, unswayed by Li Xiaobai's aggressive demeanor.

Li Xiaobai was startled; in two hours, the monk-slaying Wuyan would arrive, a peerless expert who could match Xiao Lao Di. If he were to oversee the tomb, there would likely be no chance to enter.

“Very well, since that is the case, then I will rest in a teahouse in Central City for a while. When Master Wuyan arrives, have him come find me in the city!”

Li Xiaobai spoke lightly.

“Understood!”

The monks bowed again, very polite, yet their eyes kept a vigilant watch on Li Xiaobai's departing figure until they were certain he had really left, then they turned back to the mountains.

From afar, Li Xiaobai moved to a secluded corner and quickly summoned a golden chariot, grabbing Ji Wuqing and Ergouzi and turned into a streak of golden light, circling towards the back of the mountain range.

“Kid, are we breaking in?”

Ergouzi was a bit nervous; it still vividly remembered the methods of the monk-slaying Wuyan from before, and if they encountered him again without Xiao Lao Di's protection, their lives would be in jeopardy.

“We'll dig our way in!”

Li Xiaobai said lightly, the earlier interaction was to draw the attention of the Buddhist Sect disciples towards the city area, while casually probing their words to find out the movements of the cultivators from the Saint Realm. Now with the intelligence he needed and an hour to act.

His wrist turned, and a clump of dark ink-like flames surged, attaching to the rock surface and began rapidly burning and devouring it.

The surroundings of the tomb had long been rigged with tight security, and space had been restricted making it impossible to use talismans to travel through, sometimes the most primitive methods were surprisingly effective.

Chapter end

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