Ch 19: A Drastic Change In Reputation
The four of them left as they said, forming a team to watch Li Le’s competition. Upon exiting the room, Xia Jiuyuan noticed that the Sky seemed a bit strange today.
“This sky…”
“Eldest Martial Brother finally noticed. Do you know that below Ask Dao Sect, there is panic and trepidation? They all fear the sky will collapse.”
“What’s going on?”
“Demonic Path is causing trouble. Level One Restriction, lockdown, search, kill without mercy.”
“Demonic Path?” Xia Jiuyuan smiled. The entire Southern Territory respected Ask Dao Sect, so what distinction between right and wrong was there?
“Those lunatics who crave war caused this?”
“Yes, their actions were minor before and they weren’t completely purged. Now their plan has actually targeted Eldest Martial Brother and that Beast Tribe White Tiger, it’s simply…”
“With these lunatics on our human side, it’s truly admirable that the Beast Tribe in the Forest of No Return is willing to deepen their relationship with us.”
Xia Jiuyuan felt emotional, then changed the subject and asked, “How long will this Level One Restriction last?”
“Who knows? Such a Grand Formation consumes an astonishing amount of resources every second, so it shouldn’t last for many days.”
“Even if the surroundings of Ask Dao Sect are cleaned up, they won’t disappear. It’s mainly to show the Forest of No Return.”
The few of them meandered to the Main Peak arena. The atmosphere of panic and trepidation did not affect the Inner Sect of Ask Dao Sect. Instead, what surprised Xia Jiuyuan all the way were the gazes and words of others.
“Look quickly! Rule Saint Body—Duan Shahe. I heard that those who lose to him feel very wronged…”
“How could they not feel wronged? They can’t use their full strength and can only be forced to play his so-called ‘game’ and then be crushed…”
Or it could be discussions about Mo Mo.
“Quick, look at that little girl carrying her painting box. She’s so cool! Using the Celestial Curtain as the scroll, Spiritual Energy as ink, and her fingers as brushes. Have you ever seen such a powerful Painting Dao?”
“Haven’t you? That one from Spirit Peak—”
“The one from Spirit Peak is Heavenly Disaster, it’s normal to connect with heaven and earth. This Mo Mo hasn’t even stepped into Non-Human!
And I have a piece of insider information, she was apparently at zero cultivation, not even an initiate, before the finals.”
Or it could be about Jun Liuhe.
“She’s so beautiful. Are all fairies this beautiful? It’s making me feel something.”
“How is that possible? I’ve seen fairies before, they are more handsome than normal people, but not to her extent.
Speaking of which, she seems to be the only fairy I know who can cultivate.”
“You say, could she be the… King of the Fairy Race? A race that cannot cultivate existing in this world is inherently unreasonable. I think the Fairy Race might lose control in the future…”
“Holy cow, now that you say that, I’ve decided. I’m going to save money to buy a fairy and treat her well. What if the Fairy Race truly takes off later, wouldn’t I be ecstatic.”
“Get real. Whether she’s a real fairy or not is still up in the air.”
Of course, what touched Xia Jiuyuan the most was that while they were previously ignored on the road, now most people were actively greeting them.
He even heard someone say,
“Even the ordinary members are this strong. I don’t believe their Acting Peak Master would be weak. He must be playing the fool to trick others!”
Xia Jiuyuan certainly wished he was playing the fool to trick others, but unfortunately, his System didn’t allow him to do so.
Back on the arena, Li Le was no longer foolishly trying to catch blades with his bare hands. Instead, he wore a pair of gloves from an unknown source. The opponent’s sword strike seemed to leave no trace.
“I think Junior Brother Li is stable. His Battle Intent Death Struggle combined with this weapon is really tricky.”
Previously, no matter how tough Li Le’s body was, swords would still draw blood when they cut him. But now, with these gloves as a barrier, he could remain unharmed, greatly increasing his endurance.
And due to Battle Intent Death Struggle, the attacker would be amplified, and the evader would be weakened. With this imbalance, victory would be within reach by dragging it out.
“Where did he get that weapon?”
Xia Jiuyuan was confused. He felt that many things had happened during his disappearance.
“It was a gift from Body Tempering Peak. Hehe, they are really envious of Junior Brother Li.”
Speaking of which, Duan Shahe also glanced at Mo Mo, who was leaning on Xia Jiuyuan. “Speaking of which, Spirit Peak also seems quite interested in Senior Sister Mo Mo. Their Vice Sect Master even visited personally for this…”
“There’s such a thing?”
Xia Jiuyuan looked at Mo Mo, who was holding his arm. She calmly said, “Aunt Liang… oh no, Sister Liang, is an 8th Rank expert who entered the Dao through painting. She wants me to become her disciple.”
“Then she’ll likely be disappointed.”
“Mm, I refused. Actually, her path and mine are not the same. She hasn’t delved into the ‘Abstract’ art that I’ve been studying recently.”
“Tsk, tsk, our Lucky Peak truly has a wealth of talent.”
“Yes.”
Mo Mo nodded, “However, I am studying abstract painting because of you, Older Brother. Nine hundred and sixty-five days ago, you mentioned abstract art to me a few times, and I haven’t been able to forget it since. It’s just that I was young then and my foundation was not solid, so I only started researching this path recently.”
“Ah?”
Xia Jiuyuan was, after all, a transmigrator with memories of another civilization. He was not surprised that his casual, unintentional actions could have a huge impact on the people of this world.
What shocked him was,
Nine hundred and sixty-five days ago?
“I am very happy to be able to guide the lovely Mo Mo. However, I would like to ask, has Mo Mo’s memory always been this good?”
“Why would I forget?”
“…6.”
?
Mo Mo tilted her little head in confusion and looked at Xia Jiuyuan, who shook his head.
“Nothing, just lamenting the vast difference between people.”
“Alas, it’s true. Junior Brother Li can win against these geniuses on the arena without absorbing Spiritual Energy. If one day he starts absorbing Spiritual Energy, I dare not imagine his strength.” Duan Shahe sighed as he watched Li Le about to win on the arena. Xia Jiuyuan sneered, you are all geniuses, not inferior to each other, why are you lamenting like this?
“Alas, it’s true. Junior Brother Duan can use the power of rules in his beginner stage. If he reaches the Heavenly Disaster Realm, I dare not imagine his strength.”
Duan Shahe raised an eyebrow, unwilling to be outdone:
“Alas, it’s true. Eldest Martial Brother is proficient in all martial arts, mastering every aspect. If his cultivation increases, I dare not imagine his strength.”
“Isn’t it that he can’t increase it?”
Duan Shahe shook his head in disbelief. In fact, not only him, but others from Lucky Peak also believed that Xia Jiuyuan wasn’t unable to advance, but was deliberately controlling his advancement for some reason.
As the two chattered incessantly, time quickly passed. Li Le’s advantage on the arena grew. If nothing unexpected happened, Li Le was bound to win.
As expected, after a few more rounds, Li Le hit his opponent’s chin with a punch, sending him into the air. He then quickly closed the distance, jumped up, and delivered another blow in mid-air. With a loud bang, the opponent was hit and fell to the ground, followed by a crisp clatter.
His sword fell to the ground a moment after its owner.
Li Le glanced at his opponent, who had lost the ability to fight, and then turned to the referee.
Why haven’t they announced the end of the match yet?
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