This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 18 The Challenger Arrives, Zeng Zibu of Maoshan

Facing this challenge, it would be a lie to say that Si Mu wasn't nervous. However, upon seeing that it was Lei Gang, Si Mu felt much more relaxed.

Lei Gang was originally an outer disciple of the Corpse Driving Hall, and his skills and abilities were limited. He was almost thirty years old when he finally entered the third level of Qi Refining.

Si Mu believed that the other person could only become a stepping stone for him...

"Haha, Senior Brother Lei Gang, please!"

With a single word of invitation from Si Mu, Lei Gang could no longer suppress his impulse and arrived at the arena to confront Si Mu within a few breaths.

"Junior Brother Four Eyes, let your senior brother see the power of your summoning spell!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lei Gang's Taoist robe shattered, and his bulging muscles gleamed with a bronze glow under the sunlight.

Without much exchange, Lei Gang threw a punch at Si Mu!
"The patriarch has possessed me!"

Four Eyes remained fearless. As he smoothly performed the hand seals to invoke the gods, his gaze quickly turned sinister.

With the bronze sword tightly gripped in his hand, Lei Gang was completely suppressed in the instant of their exchange, as the long sword thrust out.

After exchanging more than a dozen blows, the bronze sword came to rest against Lei Gang's neck.

"Senior Brother Lei Gang, you flatter me!"

The four eyes sang brightly, but to Lei Gang's ears they sounded particularly grating.

"Senior brother's skills are inferior, so this dueling platform belongs to junior brother!"

After saying this, Lei Gang took a deep breath and left the competition venue with trembling steps.

Meanwhile, the other disciples who were watching from the sidelines were filled with despair. They had thought that Si Mu would be the easiest to control, but after the divine spell was used, they realized that compared to the experience of their ancestor, they had no advantage in cultivation or supernatural powers. How could they possibly win?
Zhong Bai watched this scene unfold quietly. They were all fellow disciples, and he already knew perfectly well whether or not they could win the duel.

It's just that youthful pride prevents him from admitting that he's inferior to others.

Just as Zhong Bai was getting a little bored after watching the fight on Simu's side end, a figure quickly appeared in front of him.

"Junior Brother Qianhe, Senior Brother Zeng Zibu, please enlighten me!"

? ? ? ?
Zhong Bai was clearly taken aback. No, did he look that easy to bully?
To avoid trouble, Zhong Bai exposed his Qi and blood, which were at the peak of the Shangqing Body Tempering Technique.

Moreover, almost everyone in Maoshan knows that he cultivates the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique. Even so, some people don't go looking for trouble with Four Eyes, but instead target him, and they actually go up on stage...

Seeing Zhong Bai looking somewhat dazed, Zeng Zibu frowned. The reason he chose Zhong Bai was simply to see what level Zhong Bai had reached. As for why, don't ask; it was his master's order.

Anyway, Zeng Zibu never intended to win.

"Senior Brother Zeng, please!"

After regaining his senses, Zhong Bai couldn't help but feel a little itchy to do it. No matter what Zeng Zibu's purpose was, Zhong Bai's decision to go down the mountain to establish a Taoist temple would not change, and he could not let it be hindered.

"Watch out, Junior Brother Qianhe!"

As soon as he finished speaking, talismans flew out from Zeng Zibu's arms, and in an instant, the arena was filled with the scene of talismans exploding.

Flames, lightning, wind blades...

They are bizarre and impossible to guard against.

Zhong Bai was instantly engulfed by the talismans.

However, just as everyone was watching with concern, Zeng Zibu on the stage felt his heart sink to the bottom.

The talismans he just created, though seemingly numerous, were ultimately made by a mere Qi Refining Level 3 mage, and their power was extremely limited.

Although Zhong Bai didn't react at first, his powerful physical body and blood energy surged like a surging river, dispelling all the effects of the talisman!
A sting!
A lightning seal flashed within Zhong Bai's dantian, and as he mobilized his true essence, a bolt of purple lightning instantly gathered in Zhong Bai's palm.

Like wielding a long whip, with a gentle flick, thunder roared. Zeng Zibu's eyes shifted rapidly, and without even bothering to continue bombarding the audience with talismans, he flashed and fled towards the audience below the stage.

“Stop, stop, stop!

"Junior Brother Qianhe, I concede defeat. Your Shangqing Body Tempering Technique must have reached its peak by now. My talismans can't harm you. But if Junior Brother's Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique were to touch me, I'd be bedridden for a while." The dramatic scene unfolded too quickly. Zhong Bai, who seemed to be suppressed, suddenly erupted, leaving the onlookers stunned.

Their gazes toward Zeng Zibu also turned somewhat resentful. The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique!
Such a good opportunity, almost to see the power of the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique, but Zeng Zibu suddenly conceded defeat, leaving them stuck in an awkward position, extremely uncomfortable.

The elders on the stands had expressions similar to those of the disciples.

The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique has not been practiced by any disciple for over a hundred years, and they are very curious about the differences between it and the Lightning Thunder Fist that Maoshan already possesses.

Yeah, I took my pants off, but I couldn't pee. It's so frustrating...

The competition continues.

Scattered around, some disciples, unwilling to be ordinary, launched challenges, and without exception, their target was Four Eyes.

After all, you have to pick on the weakest one. Although the Four-Eyed Divine Summoning Technique is powerful, it's not outrageous.

Unlike Shi Jianlin, Feng Jiao, and Zhong Bai, who made it impossible for anyone to feel any desire to win.

Of course, the most relaxed, carefree, and outrageous one is Sugarcane Girl.

There are almost no female disciples in Maoshan, since women are not qualified to perform the duties of exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path.

Therefore, Auntie Zhe felt no pressure and had no challengers on stage.

People have pride, especially in front of their fellow disciples.

In a daze, the competition ended, and Si Mu was exhausted, panting and drenched in sweat.

Zhong Bai and his three companions, on the other hand, were relaxed and at ease, not even their clothes were disheveled...

Back to the Hall of Law Enforcement.

When Zhong Bai stepped into the hall, Master Qian Yuan had been waiting for a long time.

"came back?"

"Master, your disciple has fulfilled his mission and has obtained the qualification to descend the mountain and establish a training ground!"

Upon hearing this, Master Qian Yuan's lips twitched, but he quickly calmed down, his eyes becoming deep and thoughtful.

"Good lad, you've only been practicing the Thunder Escape Technique for about a year, yet you've already mastered it. And as for the Upper Clarity Body Forging Technique, you're the only one in the last hundred years who has mastered it before reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining."

After reminiscing, Master Qian Yuan began to get down to business.

"Tell me, do you really want to go down the mountain?"

My disciple, you must understand that chaos in the world means that demons and evil spirits will emerge in droves. Once those demons, whether sealed or self-sealed, appear, it will be very difficult for ordinary people to survive...

You need to think this through carefully. It would actually be safer to descend the mountain after reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Although Zhong Bai was moved by his master's earnest advice, in order to realize his ideals as soon as possible, he could only choose to disappoint his master's good intentions.

"No need, Master. My mind is made up. I will go down the mountain to establish a Taoist temple and slay all the demons. It is my duty."

Moreover, good and evil are opposing forces, locked in a lifelong struggle. From the moment I became a disciple of Maoshan, I was already prepared for this.”

Upon hearing Zhong Bai's resolute words again, Master Qian Yuan completely gave up on trying to persuade him to stay.

"Oh well, never mind."

Everyone has their own destiny and circumstances.

Since you've made up your mind, this old Taoist priest will choose a good place for you to establish your temple..."

After saying this, Master Qian Yuan looked at Zhong Bai with a gaze that was no longer reluctant, but deeply worried.

(End of this chapter)